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Not a Secret
Initially Ben felt ashamed because he had a cancer typically associated with women. He had a form of cancer that only affects about 1,000 men a year.
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The Orlando Health Air Care Team expands services to include in-flight and on-scene blood transfusions for adults and pediatric patients
Orlando, FL (September 24, 2019) – The Orlando Health Air Care Team recently began carrying blood products onboard its three medical helicopters to provide emergency blood transfusions in-flight or on-scene to adult and pediatric patients with life-threatening bleeding.
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Sweeping study goes further than ever in detecting concussion and subconcussive injuries in children and adults using a blood test
Orlando, FL (August 26, 2019) -- In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers at Orlando Health are making new progress in finding ways to detect a traumatic yet sinister brain injury -- and getting closer to preventing further damage.
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Orlando Health provides Stop the Bleed training to Orange County Public Schools employees, and donates bleeding control kits
Orlando Health and Orange County Public Schools spent the summer break focused on preparedness lessons. The adult and pediatric trauma teams from Orlando Health provided Bleeding Control Basic (BCon) training to principals, assistant principals and other staff; and donated 1,000 bleeding control kits to the district. The training and donation took place during OCPS Safety Days throughout June and July, with final sessions on Monday, July 29.
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Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute acquires Cardiology Consultants practice
ORLANDO, Fla. (August 22, 2019) --- The Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute recently acquired Cardiology Consultants of Orlando, expanding its continuum of care in the community. The cardiology practice joined the Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute on August 1, 2019.
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The Orlando Health Air Care Team takes flight to 35 years of service
Orlando, FL (October 14, 2019) – For decades the Orlando Health Air Care Team has provided on-scene and in-flight care, improving access to care for critically ill and injured patients across Central Florida. The area’s only emergency medical helicopter affiliated with a Level I trauma center, the Air Care Team celebrates 35 years of service this October.
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National CPR and AED Awareness Week builds awareness of simple steps to improve chances of survival after cardiac arrest. Recent research shows increase in bystander CPR rate.
Orlando, FL (June 4, 2019) – Two steps and one button can turn a deadly statistic into a stronger chance of survival after cardiac arrest. Calling 9-1-1, administering early CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and rapid defibrillation (with an AED – automated external defibrillator) are key steps to improve chances of survival and recovery after cardiac arrest.
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The bariatric program at Orlando Health - Health Central meets all criteria as a Comprehensive Center according to national quality standards established to deliver safe, high quality bariatric patient care.
The bariatric program at Orlando Health - Health Central meets all criteria as a Comprehensive Center according to national quality standards established to deliver safe, high quality bariatric patient care.
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The Level One Trauma Center at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) receives verification from the American College of Surgeons
Orlando, FL (May 31, 2019) –The Level One Trauma Center at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has been verified as a Level I trauma center by the Verification Review Committee, an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons. The achievement recognizes the trauma center's dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients.
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Orlando Health Burn Center achieves national verification designation
Orlando, FL (February 7, 2019) – Orlando Health’s Burn Center at Orlando Regional Medical Center recently achieved verification as an adult burn center by the American Burn Association. The designation reflects Orlando Health’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to providing quality care to patients. Orlando Health’s Burn Center is the only verified burn center in Orlando.
