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• Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery

  The surgeons of Orlando Health Medical Group Surgery have combined experience of over 50 years providing University level surgical care to the Orlando community.

• Pediatric Palliative Care

  Palliative care for children is about creating a peaceful, comforting environment. We created Central Florida’s only comprehensive pediatric palliative care program to attend to every aspect of your child’s well-being.

• Stop The Bleed - Training Class For The Community

  No matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders, bystanders will always be first on the scene. A person who is bleeding can die from blood loss within five minutes; therefore, it is important to quickly stop the blood loss.

• Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care

  Our team includes a neurologist, a nurse practitioner, physical therapists, an occupational therapist, a speech pathologist and a pet therapy dog.

• Newborn Services

  We offer an array of newborn services including screenings and education classes to help new parents make a smooth transition into parenthood.

• Why Go to a Comprehensive Care Clinic for MS Treatment?

  Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complicated disease. The neurological disease encompasses the central nervous system and affects the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. With this disease, the immune system mistakenly attacks the central nervous system, causing inflammation and scar tissue that damages nerve fibers and myelin, a fatty substance that surrounds and protects the nerve fibers.  That damage can change or stop messages within the central nervous system.

• Why am I so tired and what can I do about it? How to combat the most common symptom of multiple sclerosis

  Fatigue occurs in up to 80% of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. It is believed to be related to the impaired nerve conduction which occurs as a result of the damaged myelin and axons (nerves). It is by far the most common symptom of MS and is one of the leading factors in persons leaving the workforce.

• Choosing a mobility device? Check out these tips from our Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center

  Many individuals who have multiple sclerosis (MS) begin to have difficulty with their mobility as the disease progresses. Changes in vision, decreased balance, increased muscle weakness and spasms, changes in sensation, all of these side effects can affect mobility. When a decline in function occurs, especially in the lower extremities, individuals may want to begin researching mobility devices.

• What is Comprehensive Stroke Care—and Why is it Critical?

  Although stroke rates have declined over the past two decades due to improved medical care and better control of risk factors, stroke remains the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, and a leading cause of long-term disability.

• Part 2: 5 Common Misconceptions About Skin Cancer

  Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., but there are still so many misconceptions about how to prevent it. From how often and when to apply sunscreen to understanding the dangers of prolonged sun exposure, many people aren’t aware of their skin cancer risks.