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As Esports Industry Grows, Doctors Address Needs of Unique New Athletes
(ORLANDO, Florida) – Esports is breaking into the mainstream sports scene, selling out stadiums and attracting millions of fans. In fact, the NBA 2K League is now in its second season and features the video game, NBA 2K.
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Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Announces Procedure To Reduce The Harmful Effects Of Sleep Apnea
St. Petersburg, FL – (July 21, 2021) – Bayfront Hospital St. Petersburg is among the first hospitals in Florida to offer Inspire, an innovative FDA-approved device that treats sleep apnea without requiring patients to wear a CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) mask while they sleep. Trina Espinola, MD., the chief medical officer at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, and Julia Pfaff, MD., who specializes in image-guided and minimally invasive otolaryngology techniques, are among the first physicians to treat patients at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg with this innovative technology.
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Orlando Health Recognized by AMA for Promoting Well-being of Healthcare Workers
Orlando, FL (October 3, 2023) – Orlando Health has earned recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ recognized organization at the silver level. The prestigious AMA distinction is granted only to organizations that attest to the rigorous criteria of the Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program and demonstrate a commitment to preserving the well-being of clinical care team members through proven efforts to combat work-related stress and burnout.
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61-Year-Old Woman Misses Signs of Heart Attack and Almost Dies
Cynthia Jones thought she was having a bad dream. Lying by the side of the highway, she was surrounded by strangers, confused and in pain. And so very, very cold.
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100 Years of Caring
When Orange General Hospital opened its doors on November 5, 1918, Orlando and the nation were in the midst of historical events with great significance: World War I would end in just six days, a worldwide Spanish influenza epidemic already had killed more than a half million Americans and national elections had brought sweeping congressional changes.
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Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center researchers show a blood test for traumatic brain injury performs just as well as clinical guidelines, may reduce the need for computed tomography scans
Orlando, Fla. (March 14, 2022) --- A new study by researchers at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) found a blood test for traumatic brain injury performs just as well as the clinical guidelines emergency medicine physicians use to decide if a patient with a mild traumatic brain injury or concussion needs a computed tomography (CT) scan. The discovery of the high performance TBI biomarkers blood test may improve the detection of brain injuries on CT, while reducing the need for CT scans. The study was recently published in JAMA Network Open, an international, peer-reviewed, open access, general medical journal.
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Orlando Health Kicks Off Construction of New Cancer Center
Orlando, Florida (October 23, 2017) – Construction is underway on Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center – Dr. Phillips, a new, expanded cancer center serving patients in communities throughout southwest Orlando.
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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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Managing the Stress of Uncertainty
By nature, people are creatures of habit. We feel like we’re in control of our lives, especially when things go our way. However, when life feels uncertain, we can lose our sense of control, creating stress and anxiety.
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Orlando Health awarded Joy in Medicine™ honors by the AMA
Orlando, FL (October 13, 2021) – Orlando Health is the recipient of the American Medical Association’s (AMA) prestigious 2021 Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program. The healthcare network is the only Florida-based system to earn the honors and one of only 44 systems nationwide to be recognized. The AMA distinction recognizes health systems that demonstrate a commitment to preserving the well-being of caregivers by engaging in proven efforts to combat work-related stress and burnout.
