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Orlando Health Nursing Program Receives National Accreditation
Orlando, FL (March 9, 2021) – Today Orlando Health announced that its Orlando Health Registered Nurse Residency program has received accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP). This prestigious accreditation is reached by demonstrating excellence in transitioning newly licensed Registered Nurses into practice settings. Orlando Health is the only Central Florida hospital system to achieve this multi-site, multi-workplace designation.
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Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Announces New Vice President of Operations
Orlando, FL (March 23, 2021) – Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) recently named Rachna Atwal, M.B.A., as vice president, Operations, for the 808-bed hospital in downtown Orlando. In her new role, Rachna will be responsible for driving operational performance and executing strategic initiatives for the Orlando Health flagship medical center and home to the area’s only Level One Trauma Center.
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Orlando Health hospitals earn Best Hospital and High Performing Hospital recognition from U.S. News & World Report
Orlando, Fla. – July 27, 2021 – Orlando Health hospitals have been recognized as Best Hospitals and High Performing Hospitals for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report.
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Orlando Health expands appointment-free Pfizer vaccines for the public to two locations
Orlando, FL (July 19, 2021) – Orlando Health has expanded its appointment-free COVID-19 vaccines to the public to two locations. First and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine are available to anyone 12 years of age and older at its easy-to-access drive-through clinic and at the Orlando Health Scripts pharmacy located in the Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute. The drive-through clinic is located at 44 Lake Beauty Drive on its downtown Orlando campus. Patients can remain in their cars during the vaccination process. The Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute is also located on the downtown campus at 1222 S. Orange Avenue.
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Bayfront Health St. Petersburg names Becker to Community Relations Role
St. Petersburg, FL – (July 28, 2021) – Bayfront Hospital St. Petersburg today announced that Bari Becker, a familiar face in the Tampa Bay area, has been named as the Community Relations Manager for the historic 480-bed hospital.
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Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Announces Procedure To Reduce The Harmful Effects Of Sleep Apnea
St. Petersburg, FL – (July 21, 2021) – Bayfront Hospital St. Petersburg is among the first hospitals in Florida to offer Inspire, an innovative FDA-approved device that treats sleep apnea without requiring patients to wear a CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) mask while they sleep. Trina Espinola, MD., the chief medical officer at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, and Julia Pfaff, MD., who specializes in image-guided and minimally invasive otolaryngology techniques, are among the first physicians to treat patients at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg with this innovative technology.
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Energy-Boosting Foods To Keep You Going
If you find yourself dragging during the day, the culprit may be more than just a lack of sleep. Poor nutrition can sap your performance in sports and your energy for daily living.
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10 Creative Ways To Keep Kids Active
Prying your children away from smartphones and gaming consoles to get some exercise can be a challenge. But regular physical activity is important – and easier when you make it a family affair, says Dr. Stuart Janousky, a board-certified pediatrician with Orlando Health Physician Associates.
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Prostate Cancer Pre-Treatment Eases Radiation Side Effects
Preventing side effects is an important element of any cancer treatment plan. That’s especially true within the pelvis, where the prostate resides.
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Over 50? Here’s How To Build Muscle
As we age, our bodies lose muscle mass, which can affect our mobility. The good news is that muscle loss can be slowed — and even reversed — by diet and exercise.
