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Bad posture often to blame for chronic pain and health issues, but survey finds too few Americans are concerned
Orlando, Fla - The average American adult spends more than three and a half hours looking down at their smartphones every day. Looking down or
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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 Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Named a “Best Children’s Hospital” in 3 Specialties
Orlando, FL (June 18, 2019) – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has ranked Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in its 2019-2020 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings published online today. The hospital was awarded with designations in three pediatric specialties.
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The Hazards of Binge Drinking
A night spent downing beers and shots of hard liquor with friends usually results in a day spent hungover with a pounding headache. Truth is, a hangover may be the least concerning consequence. Called binge drinking, pounding a lot of alcohol in a short amount of time creates effects that linger long after the headache and sour stomach pass.
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Road Closure near Downtown Campus: Ways to Avoid Delays
SunRail and the Florida Department of Transportation will close a portion of West Kaley Street from Friday, May 31, until Tuesday, June 4.
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Orlando Health becomes founding sponsor of the National Pulse Memorial & Museum
Orlando, FL (May 7, 2019) – Orlando Health has become the first sponsor of the National Pulse Memorial & Museum. The $1 million sponsorship will be used for project construction as well as for the establishment of an endowed scholarship that is healthcare related. The scholarship will be named for one of the 49 victims fatally wounded in the 2016 attack.
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Forbes ranks Orlando Health as Best Employer in the Tri-County Area
Orlando, FL (June 27, 2019) – Orlando Health leads Central Florida as employees’ best liked employer in Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties. In the publication’s first ranking of “Best Employers by State,” Orlando Health comes in at number 11, leading all other organizations headquartered in the area.
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Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is first in Central Florida to offer a new treatment for severe emphysema
Orlando, FL (July 12, 2019) – Difficulty breathing is becoming easier for patients at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC). Orlando HealthORMC is the first hospital in Central Florida to offer a new lung valve treatment for patients with severe emphysema, a progressive and life-threatening form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve System, by Pulmonx® Corp. is the first minimally-invasive device approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help emphysema sufferers breathe with ease, without major surgery.
