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• Orlando Health Among the First to Use Innovative Technology to Diagnose Lung Cancer

  Orlando, FL. (January 24, 2019) – Physicians at Orlando Health Cancer Institute are fighting lung cancer with innovative technology to view the inside of the lungs and obtain tissue samples for biopsy.

• 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. 

• 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'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.

• UF Health Cancer Center Showcases Patient Artwork at Local Art Exhibition

  Orlando, FL (March 27, 2017) – The UF Health Cancer Center – Orlando Health is showcasing artwork created by cancer patients at the ‘Art Meets Medicine’ exhibition. The art exhibition is taking place at City Arts Factory where more than 100 pieces of artwork created by cancer patients are on display. It is organized by the cancer center’s Arts in Medicine program which emphasizes the power of art in the healing process.

• New Orlando Health Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion Unveiled at Osceola’s 2017 State of the County Address

  Kissimmee, FL (April 25, 2017)  – Osceola County and Tupperware Brands are working in conjunction with Orlando Health to bring a new emergency room and medical pavilion to the community, officials announced today during Osceola’s 2017 State of the County Address. The $32 million, 13-acre project will be located in Osceola County Commissioner Viviana Janer’s district on the northwest corner of Orange Avenue and Osceola Parkway; property that is part of Tupperware Brands’ Osceola Corporate Center. 

• 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. 

• Promising New Treatment For Pancreatic Cancer Comes to Orlando Health

  Orlando, Florida (May 31, 2017) – Oncologists at UF Health Cancer Center Orlando Health are deploying NanoKnife® as a new weapon in the battle against pancreatic cancer.           

• Orlando Health, West Orange Healthcare District Break Ground On New Ocoee Cancer Center

  Orlando, Florida (June 28, 2017) – Leaders with Orlando Health and the West Orange Healthcare District (WOHD) gathered today to break ground on a new cancer center on the campus of Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, Florida.

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