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  • First patient at Orlando Health undergoes transcatheter aortic valve replacement

    Catheter used during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure. The transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure is designed for high-risk patients living with severe chest pain, congestive heart failure or symptoms of aortic stenosis — an age-related heart disease that develops when calcium deposits cause the aortic valve to narrow, forcing the heart to work harder to pump enough blood through a smaller opening.

  • Orlando Health helps patients understand medical bills

    Understanding how to decode and interpret medical bills is akin to learning a new language — or several at once.

  • Anti-gravity treadmill helps Orlando Health Rehab patients recover faster

    “This system is cutting edge and is usually reserved for professional sports teams,” said Matthew Hixon, PT, CSCS, physical therapist, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute. “Having the anti-gravity treadmill provides more treatment options for our patients.”

  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) at Orlando Health

    Doctors at the Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute are taking a new route to a patient’s heart valve and giving new hope to patients once considered "too sick" for surgery. Our cardiologists recently began using the first artificial heart valve approved by the FDA, to replace a narrowed heart valve by going through an artery in the patient’s leg instead of a traditional open heart surgery.

  • 100 Years of Orlando Health: Inspiring a New Century

    What does it mean to turn 100 years old? For an organization like Orlando Health, it means celebrating a history of being a pioneer in medicine, growing to meet community needs and adopting new technologies. But it means more than just remembering the past—it means thinking ahead to the next 100 years.

  • Getting Mental Health Care at Orlando Health

    If you or someone you love is struggling with mental illness, know that you’re not alone. Mental illnesses, including addiction are common but very treatable. Orlando Health Behavioral Healthcare is an excellent resource to find comprehensive services to anyone suffering from mental and addictive disorders.

  • Building Health Literacy: How to Empower Patients with Health Information

    With all the health information available online, in doctor’s offices and during doctor-patient interactions, it can be difficult for patients to make sense of it all.

  • Prehab and Rehab Care at Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital

    Back or neck pain can permeate every move we make. When pain won’t go away, physical therapy often can bring much-needed relief. Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital Rehabilitation Services helps people before and after surgery regain mobility and strength, with the goal of increasing their level of function and returning to work and sports.

  • What Orlando Health is Doing to Minimize Resident Burnout

    To say that being a surgical resident comes with a high amount of pressure and stress is certainly nothing new. Generations of doctors have had to work their way through a residency that involved long workdays and sleep deprivation. It’s practically an established rite of passage for surgeons and physicians. Moreover, for the resident, it is an invaluable experience.

  • Orlando Health and Magic Gaming Partner to Prevent Esport Ailments

    Like other athletes, those who play esports must take care of their physical and mental health. Recognizing this need, Orlando Health has partnered with Magic Gaming, a collaboration between Orlando Magic and the NBA 2K league, to help players on the gaming team stay in peak condition.