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Holiday Health: Choose Wisely
For Americans, November is a month of contrasts. On one hand, we celebrate the abundance of Thanksgiving with a huge meal, and on the other, we are cautioned against the health risks of eating too much with November’s designation as National Diabetes Month.
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Things You Should Know About the Flu Vaccine
Influenza virus causes sudden high fever, body aches, stuffy nose and nasty cough. Every year in the U.S., up to 20 percent of people get the flu. It can become a serious illness, especially in the very young, the elderly, pregnant women and those with chronic conditions such as asthma, obesity and diabetes. Most years about 200,000 Americans are hospitalized and more than 35,000 die due to influenza.
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Focus on Men’s Health – Prostate Health
It’s a fact – prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in American men, second only to skin cancer. Even so, a prostate cancer diagnosis can often come as a surprise, because many men do not experience any prior symptoms. Prostate cancer awareness is vital, because even in the absence of symptoms, it can be a serious medical condition.
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4 Things to Know about the New Food Labels
After 20 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is changing the nutrition labels you see on packaged foods to reflect how Americans actually eat.
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How to Cope with Trauma
From San Bernardino to Dallas, Baton Rouge and Minneapolis, our country understands tragedy all too well.
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Pulling Together: Orlando Health Copes with Pulse Tragedy
Just after 2:00 am on June 12, the Orlando Regional Medical Center Level One Trauma Center and Emergency Room began receiving dozens of seriously injured patients who were victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting. ER doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists and respiratory therapists were quickly joined by off-duty surgeons and other team members to respond to the largest mass casualty they had ever faced.
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Lisa Cooper: My Breast Cancer Survival Story
Most of us have been touched by cancer, either directly or indirectly. Pink October is a reminder to remember those lost to breast cancer, to encourage those still fighting, to celebrate the survivors and to prevent future cases. A year ago, I had my own battle with breast cancer. As a health care practitioner working in prevention and wellness, I felt almost immune to the possibility of developing cancer. I was healthy, I ate right, and I thought I knew the risk factors. In hindsight, I had more risks than I wanted to admit. With 1 in 8 women developing breast cancer, the likelihood that many of us will be touched personally is high.
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New Physician Executive to Join Orlando Health
Sunil S. Desai, MD, FCCP, FAASM has been named senior vice president, Orlando Health and president, Orlando Health Medical Group.
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David Strong joins Florida Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Orlando Health President & CEO, David Strong, has become the newest member of the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors. Mr. Strong’s Board membership was effective November 5.
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Arnold Palmer Hospital, South Seminole Hospital Earn 2015 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award
Orlando, Florida (December 2, 2015) – For the first time, The Leapfrog Group has named two Orlando Health hospitals to its annual list of Top Hospitals: Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and South Seminole Hospital. This coveted and respected recognition showcases Arnold Palmer Hospital’s and South Seminole Hospital’s commitment to Leapfrog’s vision of providing the safest, highest quality health care for patients.
