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  • Orlando Health’s heart care earns highest quality rating

    ORLANDO, Fla. (August 3, 2018) --- Orlando Health received its seventh consecutive Overall 3 Star Rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for providing excellent care to patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) as well as a 3 Star rating for aortic valve replacement (AVR) and its fourth consecutive 3 Star rating for aortic valve replacement with coronary artery bypass surgery (AVR+CABG).

  • Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center First to Dose Patient in New Breast Cancer Study

    Orlando, Florida (March 27, 2018) – Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center is the first to dose a patient in a study for an experimental drug to treat metastatic breast cancer in post-menopausal women.           

  • New Mail-Away DNA Test for Breast Cancer Worries Experts

    By Julie Vargo, Editorial Contributor

  • Orlando Health Shines Light on Breast Cancer Awareness with Pink Fire Trucks and Annual Hope Hike

    Orlando, FL (October 5, 2018) – Hundreds of breast cancer patients, survivors, supporters, physicians and nurses gathered for the unveiling of pink-wrapped first-response vehicles before marching toward Orlando Heath Cancer Institute in the annual Hope Hike in support of breast cancer awareness. The two events were brought together for the first time to bring greater attention to breast cancer.

  • ‘Betty' the robot helps Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center patients

    ORLANDO, Fla. - The next time you go to the hospital, you might end up talking to a pint-sized robot about some your symptoms.   

  • Orlando Health Expanding Services in Seminole County with Planned Medical Office Building

    Orlando, FL (December 5, 2023) – Orlando Health continues to plan and prepare for the region’s growing healthcare needs. To support the organization’s expanding Seminole County presence, the healthcare system recently purchased property along Rinehart Road in a new mixed-use development known as Bent’s Landing.

  • Orlando Health's academic chairman named Master of Critical Care Medicine

    ORLANDO, Fla. (March 3, 2016) --- The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) recently awarded Orlando Health’s Jay L. Falk, MD, the title of Master of Critical Care Medicine. This honor was presented at the SCCM 45th Critical Care Congress held in Orlando. Dr. Falk joins only 73 practitioners to receive this distinction.

  • West Orange Healthcare District and Orlando Health join forces to improve healthcare in West Orange County

    Ocoee, FL (March 22, 2016) – The West Orange Healthcare District (the District) and Orlando Health have joined forces to improve and expand healthcare services for West Orange County residents. The $100 million project, $75 million of which is funded by the District, will help transform Health Central Hospital’s current Ocoee location into a destination medical campus and will bring much needed healthcare services to Horizon West.

  • Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute’s two cardiology groups merge

    ORLANDO, Fla. (April 1, 2016) --- Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute’s two cardiology groups have joined to form one of the largest cardiovascular practices in Florida. Mid-Florida Cardiology Specialists and Orlando Heart Center will begin the merger process on April 1, 2016. Named the Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute, the new combined practice consists of 42 physicians, 280 team members and 13 locations throughout Central Florida. For patients and their families, the new practice means diverse expertise, vast experience, greater efficiency and added conveniences.

  • Orlando Pride Players Surprise Pediatric Cancer Patient

    ORLANDO, FL. (July 11, 2016) – It was special day at Orlando Health as a pediatric cancer patient got a surprise visit from some of his soccer idols. Orlando Pride soccer players Aubrey Bledsoe (goalkeeper), Christina Burkenroad (forward), Jamia Fields (forward) and Dani Weatherholt (mid-fielder) dropped in at UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health to surprise 12-year old Zayne Burton who was completing his final round of proton therapy treatment. Zayne, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year, made history when he became the first pediatric patient to undergo proton therapy treatment here in Central Florida at the Center for Proton Therapy at Orlando Health. The players brought Zayne a signed Alex Morgan jersey and then helped him with the ceremonial ringing of the bell to celebrate completing his proton treatment.