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• Orlando Health will leverage Epic to enhance patient care and experience

  Orlando, FL (December 14, 2018) – Orlando Health will streamline health data and care delivery for patients and clinicians through the adoption of Epic, the most widely-used and comprehensive health records (CHR) system.

• Implant derived from coral material offers new treatment for patients suffering from knee pain

  Orlando, FL (November 15, 2024) – An Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute surgeon is the first in Florida to implant new technology that utilizes a natural compound found in coral to heal cartilage injuries. Dr. Abhishek Kannan completed the procedure to treat a patient suffering from chronic knee pain on November 11.

• From Cancer Patient to Pet Therapy Volunteer

  By Wendy Bacigalupi-Bednarz, Editorial Contributor
  

• ORMC's New North Patient Tower Fact Sheet

  Discover what went into building ORMC's new North Patient Tower.

• How TV Dramas Distort Patient Expectations

  By Julie Vargo, Editorial Contributor

• Orlando Pride Players Surprise Pediatric Cancer Patient

  ORLANDO, FL. (July 11, 2016) – It was special day at Orlando Health as a pediatric cancer patient got a surprise visit from some of his soccer idols. Orlando Pride soccer players Aubrey Bledsoe (goalkeeper), Christina Burkenroad (forward), Jamia Fields (forward) and Dani Weatherholt (mid-fielder) dropped in at UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health to surprise 12-year old Zayne Burton who was completing his final round of proton therapy treatment. Zayne, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year, made history when he became the first pediatric patient to undergo proton therapy treatment here in Central Florida at the Center for Proton Therapy at Orlando Health. The players brought Zayne a signed Alex Morgan jersey and then helped him with the ceremonial ringing of the bell to celebrate completing his proton treatment.

• New ECHO Reporting System Enhances Patient Care

  Information Services and the cardiology department have successfully implemented a new cardiovascular information system (CVIS) that promotes clinical best practices for patients while saving physicians time and enhancing our competitive edge.

• Four-Legged Visitors Encourage Orlando Health Patients

  If you spend any time getting medical treatment, the team at Orlando Health would like you to have at least one visitor with a cold nose and a wagging tail. It could be for a quick cuddle during a long day of chemotherapy or an encouraging nudge during a difficult rehab session. 

• All Orlando Health hospitals receive top grades for patient safety

  Orlando, FL (October 31, 2017) – Orlando Health’s Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Health Central Hospital, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), South Seminole Hospital, and South Lake Hospital in affiliation with Orlando Health have all received “A” hospital safety grades by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization operated by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.  Grades are based on a point system that assigns – then calculates – numerical scores of nearly 30 healthcare measures including communication between clinicians and patients, implementation of processes and protocols to promote safe patient care that have been established by the National Quality Forum, and a hospital’s culture.

• Orlando Health hospitals awarded top grades for patient safety

  Orlando, FL (April 12, 2017) – Orlando Health’s Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) and South Seminole Hospital were recently awarded “A” hospital safety grades by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization operated by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. Orlando Health’s Health Central Hospital and South Lake Hospital, in affiliation with Orlando Health, were awarded “B” grades.  Grades are based on a point system that assigns – then calculates – numerical scores of 30 healthcare measures such as patient experience, training, hospital culture, as well as hospitals’ rates for preventable medical errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. All Orlando Health hospitals scored higher this rating period than the previous October 2016 rating period.