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  • Surprise Ending

    The gymnast turned coach, could not believe his ears, “You have an incurable cancer.”

  • Finding His Voice: Stroke Survivor’s Relentless Quest To Speak Again

    Michael “Rory” Proctor was an eloquent, persuasive defense lawyer in Georgia, helping clients avoid prison. Then he had a stroke and suddenly couldn’t talk, read or write -- struggling to utter a simple word like “house.” Proctor’s old life was gone, but he was determined to relearn how to communicate.

  • Visually Impaired Baby Faces New Hurdle

    As a first-time mom nearing the end of her pregnancy, Anne was delighted at the thought of her family’s future. Though her pregnancy had been difficult, she knew meeting her baby girl would make the journey worthwhile. But when she welcomed baby Penelope at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, the two began a journey unlike anything she anticipated.

  • ‘Something’s Not Right:’ Mom Seeks Answers for Daughter’s Potty Problems

    ZoeThe first sign that something wasn’t right with Zoë Graham was the toddler’s curious potty-training habit of announcing a need to go – only to reveal shortly after that the urge had passed.

  • Nagging Cough Starts Ordeal for Woman Nearing Retirement

    In Summer 2013, Rowena was approaching retirement and ready for days full of novels, baking her favorite recipes and volunteering in her community. Before enjoying her golden years, she decided to get a checkup. Though she had a small cough, she figured it was due to allergies. When the cough continued, Rowena’s primary care physician referred her to an ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctor who thought she simply needed a stronger antibiotic. She also noticed her neck was swollen but had no pain.

  • After Delivery, New Mom Struggles To Walk, Care for Baby

    First-time mother Martine Holden did her best to prepare for the birth of her daughter: She read all the suggested books, took the recommended classes and created a delivery plan that included her obstetrician and a doula team.

  • New Medical Director Brings Expanded Fetal Procedures to Central Florida

    Orlando, FL (June 9, 2022) – Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies is pleased to welcome Emanuel “Mike” Vlastos, MD as the newest member of the expert team at the Fetal Care Center. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Vlastos is a board-certified maternal-fetal medicine physician who offers advanced expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of fetal anomalies, often before the baby is born.

  • Pink Public Safety Vehicles Parade Kicks Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Orlando, FL (October 4, 2019) – Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a parade of pink public

  • Injured Vet Trying to Get “Back to Normal”

    All his life, James (JD) has had a love for sports and staying active. Decades ago, as a recent college graduate, JD joined the Army to find structure, continue his commitment to athleticism, and be the best version of himself. However, JD’s military experience was riddled with injuries, one of the worst being a fractured pelvis and back issues sustained from falling 100 feet from a helicopter. JD would suffer the pains of his past for years, until one day, he’d had enough.

  • I Can Walk Wherever I Want and Stand for Long Periods

    They had me practice walking on uneven surfaces in the on-site garden, going up and down stairs with a walker, and doing domestic activities like putting dishes away in a staged kitchen that is part of the rehab program facilities. I thought it would take two weeks before I was ready to return home, but it took me just one week because they had prepared me so well.