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High school students train with trauma experts
Orlando, FL (January 17, 2020) – Local high school students added important tools to their medical kits. More than 450 students from Boone High School’s Academy of Health Science, and Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps participated in hands-on training in bleeding control, distracted driving prevention, and burn safety. The full day of learning on January 14 was part of a community outreach event by Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST), Orlando Health, and Orange County Public Schools. EAST hosted its 33rd Annual Scientific Assembly this week in Orlando.
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Orlando Health names vice president of Puerto Rico/Caribbean Region
Orlando, FL (October 12, 2023) Orlando Health has named Omar Gonzalez as vice president of its Puerto Rico/Caribbean Region.
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Orlando Health Launches New Resources to Get Orlando Business Ready
Orlando, FL (May 1, 2020) – In an effort to help the community prepare to reopen, Orlando Health has launched a Business Ready resource website for businesses and organizations as they prepare to resume business.
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Orlando Health Launches Covid-19 Virtual Visits
Orlando, FL (March 24, 2020) – Orlando Health has launched a virtual visit option for consumers showing symptoms of Covid-19 and looking for guidance from a physician.
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Orlando Health hospitals add additional safety measures for patients undergoing procedures or giving birth
Orlando, FL (April 30, 2020) – As the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 continues to decline across the Orlando Health network, and officials begin easing elective surgery restrictions, the organization is encouraging patients in need of care for non-coronavirus related conditions to seek treatment.
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Orlando Health Partners with the Community in Response to COVID 19
Orlando, FL (March 24, 2020) – Orlando Health remains committed to providing the highest quality of care for our patients and for the communities we serve. As we continue in our preparations for the impact that COVID-19 will have on Central Florida, Orlando Health has received an outpouring of generous support from the greater Central Florida community, team members and beyond. We ask that all inquiries related to donations, volunteers and other in-kind services be directed to the following as we do our part to keep our team members, patients and their families safe.
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Orlando Health Begins Screening Patients at Cancer Treatment Sites
Orlando, FL (March 24, 2020) – Orlando Health Cancer Institute is implementing temperature checks and verbally screening patients for COVID-19 symptoms as they arrive at locations to receive cancer treatments.
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Orlando Health announces new name for cardiovascular services – Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute
ORLANDO, Fla. (October 1, 2020) --- Orlando Health cardiovascular services have a new name - Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute (from Orlando Health Heart Institute). The new name reflects the multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, heart surgeons, vascular surgeons and cardiovascular professionals, and the comprehensive care provided to patients throughout the state. The renaming is effective October 1, 2020.
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The Clues That Point to Pelvic Problems in Women and, Yes, Even Men
Few things put a damper on a day like unrelenting pain. Some aches are easy to pinpoint. Pelvic pain, not so much.
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Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Announces New Medical Chief Quality Officer
ORLANDO, Fla. (August 31, 2020) --- Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) recently named Chris Hunter, MD, PhD, assistant vice president and chief quality officer of Medicine. In his new role, Dr. Hunter will work with leadership and medical staff to develop and implement organizational quality initiatives to achieve desired metrics and patient safety outcomes. Dr. Hunter will support activities, processes, and policies to continue high quality patient care, driven by system-wide clinical practices and standards. He will also support the development and adoption of organizational strategies to enhance the culture of quality and safety.