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"A Lot of Times at Night I Broke Down"
Amanda Grau still has nightmares.
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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.
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Orlando Health Begins Construction on Lake Mary Hospital
Lake Mary, FL (November 9, 2021) – A new era of healthcare is unfolding in Seminole County with the groundbreaking ceremony for Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital.
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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.
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"I Couldn’t Believe I Healed So Rapidly” After Years of Knee Pain
Now a Central Florida resident, Ellis called Cleveland, Ohio home as a child. Because he was raised in the Forest City’s white winters and 80-degree summers, he enjoyed a variety of sports growing up such as skiing, baseball, hockey and football to name a few. But overtime, Ellis’ extremely active lifestyle began to take a toll on his body even in his young age, as he was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease. Osgood-Schlatter causes knee pain in growing children who are very active and results in a painful lump below the kneecap. Though this condition can be resolved and usually doesn’t lead to additional issues, he would find himself experiencing similar problems well into adulthood.
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After Injury, Dancer Finds New Purpose in Life
The moment she landed, she knew. Something wasn’t right. Kelley had performed the calypso leap countless times, usually sticking her landing, and even taught the move to her dance students. This time, however, her right foot failed her. The worst scenarios immediately crept into her mind. “If something were to go wrong, that’s it,” she thought. “My job is done.” Her trip back home to Florida was supposed to be a break from the rush of life as a performer and dance instructor in New York, not another stressor. But by morning, the dancer faced excruciating pain she couldn’t ignore.
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Central Florida Urology Associates Joins Orlando Health
Longwood, FL (June 8, 2021) – Orlando Health is expanding its roster of urology specialists.
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The Level One Trauma Center at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) receives a $5 million gift
Orlando, FL (June 10, 2021) – The Orlando Health Foundation announced today a $5 million gift to the Level One Trauma Center at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC). The $5 million gift, the largest ever to Orlando Health ORMC, is from a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. The generous gift is for the trauma center expansion to increase surge capacity – a need recognized following the Pulse nightclub incident on June 12, 2016.
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Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital launches MyChart
St. Cloud, FL (June 21, 2021) – Responding to an ever-changing technology ecosystem and the need to ensure patients have a convenient and simple way to stay connected to their medical records and engage with physicians, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital has debuted the new Orlando Health MyChart patient portal. Launched on June 19, the free portal gives patients round-the-clock access to all their healthcare information using an App.
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New Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL (February 15, 2021) – Bayfront Health St. Petersburg’s President, John Moore recently announced the hospital has confirmed Trina Espinola, MD, FACS as Chief Medical Officer, and Lorraine Parker, RN, MSN, CENP as Chief Nursing Officer and Assistant Vice President at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg. Both women were serving in those roles in an interim capacity prior to the announcement.