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• Behind the Scenes with Medical Staff Services

  If you’re like most people, when you think of a hospital, you probably think about doctors and nurses. Whether you're drawing from personal experience or from watching TV shows, these clinical professionals are the people we tend to focus on. However, for a large healthcare organization like Orlando Health to run efficiently, there are a lot of dedicated people working behind the scenes to make it all possible.

• Treating Brain Tumors at the Cancer Center

  Brain tumors, a growth of abnormal cells in the brain, can be either benign or malignant.

• Have Emergency Medical Kit Ready for Trip to ER

  It’s late at night and your head is throbbing, so you head to the bathroom for some ibuprofen. Three steps away from the bed, you pass out and fall to the floor unconscious. The noise wakes your teenage son, who finds you and quickly calls 911. When paramedics arrive, they start asking your son questions about your health – but he doesn’t know the answers. That limits how they can care for you.

• Dr. Akash Nanda, Radiation Oncologist, Discusses Proton Therapy Center

  At the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, we are committed to providing unparalleled care to patients with cancer. Our multidisciplinary approach sets us apart from other local centers in Florida. Our breadth of expertise from subspecialty-trained oncologists results in an evidence-based, consensus-driven approach to cancer care for our patients.

• 5 Things Your Radiologist Wants You to Know About Medical Imaging 

  Medical imaging is critical in the diagnostic and treatment process. Imaging studies including X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, PET scans, nuclear medicine and ultrasounds use various technologies to see below the skin's surface. These technologies are an important part of disease detection, monitoring existing conditions and determining treatment response.

• Medical Librarians: The Real Life "Siri's" of the Health Information World

  Think of medical librarians as the "Siri’s" of the medical world—only more accurate (sorry Apple). In an age of instant answers, we serve as a resource for timely, accurate information that medical professionals can quickly access. We are master searchers, database gurus and all-around experts when it comes to finding and accessing medical information. When a physician needs information about a rare complication, a nurse needs the latest treatment guidelines or a pharmacist needs safety information on a new drug—the medical librarian is their time-saving “go to” resource.  And ultimately, patients benefit from their well-informed and up-to-date health care providers.

• Essential Tips to Help You Medically Prepare for a Hurricane

  Hurricane season for the Atlantic continues through November. With their heavy rain and wind, these storms can be extremely destructive and result in loss of electricity and services for days, weeks or even months. So Floridians should prepare not only for their personal safety but for their medical needs. After a large-scale disaster, you may find it difficult to refill prescriptions or access medical records. Planning for hurricanes in advance can alleviate some of the stress of an oncoming storm. 

• Quit Smoking To Quickly Reduce Your Lung Cancer Risk

  The fact that smoking increases your risk for lung cancer – the deadliest of cancers – should be no surprise. But what you may not realize is that quitting smoking can quickly reduce your risk and improve your chances of a longer life.

• 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.

• New Trend in Healthcare: Shared Medical Appointments

  As health care providers, our goal is to give people the best care possible. While this has traditionally only happened during a 1-on-1 visit, there’s a new method many doctors are using to enhance the patient experience—shared medical appointments.