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Dad, 32, Received Shocking Heart Failure Diagnosis. The 5 Symptoms He Initially Ignored: ‘I thought it was anxiety.’

ORLANDO, FL — Heart failure doesn’t wait for old age. It’s on the rise among young adults because underlying symptoms can be difficult to detect and are often ignored.

After Catastrophic Car Accident and 18 Surgeries, Photographer Rebuilds Life

Her whole life, Jenny Hautmann had dealt with challenges related to cystic fibrosis, cirrhosis of the liver and diabetes. After growing up in New Mexico, she moved with her parents to Orlando, and her hobby of taking photos of rocket launches eventually led to coveted credentials from NASA. She loved photography but worried about how to build her career.

Survey: Most Women Think Heart Screenings Should Start at 30 - At Least a Decade Past Recommended Age

Orlando Health Takes Proton Therapy to the Next Level with Advanced Image Guidance

Orlando, Florida (January 25, 2017) – UF Health Cancer Center at Orlando Health is working with Mevion Medical Systems to take the next step in the evolution of the health system’s proton therapy center. The organizations are enhancing Orlando Health’s proton therapy system with the integration of a mobile, diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scanner. 

Arnold Palmer Hospital Emergency Department Turns 10

Orlando, FL (January 30, 2017) – This month, the emergency department at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children celebrates 10 years of helping critically ill and seriously injured patients. Since opening its doors in 2007, nearly 500,000 children have been treated by the department team. With 33 beds, Arnold Palmer Hospital is home to Central Florida’s only pediatric Level I Trauma Center and is one of the busiest children’s emergency departments in the state. 

UF Health Cancer Network Earns National Accreditation For Quality Care

Orlando, Florida (January 30, 2017) – The UF Health Cancer Network, comprising UF Health and the UF Health Cancer Center – Orlando Health, has received a three-year accreditation with commendation by the Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons.

Orlando Health Level One Trauma Team and Orange County Office of the EMS Medical Director launched bleeding control training to help save lives following man-made or natural mass casualty events

The two entities joined to announce their response to a national call to provide special training to first responders and civilian bystanders to help

Orlando Health's Heart Care and Cancer Care Recognized With Highest Quality Rating

Orlando, Fla. (February 1, 2017) --- Orlando Health received its fourth consecutive Overall 3 Star Rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for providing excellent care to patients undergoing bypass surgery as well as a fourth consecutive 3 Star rating for care delivered to patients having a lobectomy for lung cancer. The organization also received its second consecutive 3 star rating for aortic valve surgery. For the first time the organization received an Overall 3 Star Rating for aortic valve replacement with bypass surgery.

Pink Fire Trucks Turn Heads in Central Florida

Orlando, Florida (September 29, 2017) – Orlando and Orange County firefighters will turn heads as they ride out to service calls this October in bright, pink fire engines and ambulances. 

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.