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  • 7 Myths About Cholesterol

    Cholesterol is one of the most well-known, yet misunderstood, compounds found in the body. One of the biggest misconceptions is that all cholesterol is bad. The truth is that your body would fall apart without this critical component, which is essential for making cell membranes and hormones.

  • Measles Outbreak in California – Could it Happen in Florida?

    For the past several decades, most people living in the United States have not had to worry about contracting childhood communicable diseases. Prevalence of childhood vaccinations has served to create herd immunity, protecting the more vulnerable of our society from these diseases. Yet in December 2014, an outbreak of measles started in California. As of January 30, 2015, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports a total of 102 cases, with one outbreak representing 92% of those cases.

    How could a measles outbreak happen?

    California, like Orlando, is a popular tourist destination for many international travelers. Many travelers come from locations where vaccinations are not required. One person, who possibly had just returned from overseas travel to a developing country where the risk for measles is high, contracts the disease and infiltrates the crowds, spreading germs around. Measles is highly contagious, so even if 90% of the people are vaccinated, the remaining 10% who are not vaccinated will become infected.

  • Overcoming Stroke Obstacles with Occupational Therapy

    You might hear the term “occupational therapy” and assume it has something to do with helping people with physical issues that affect their ability to work.

  • 5 Pieces of Health Advice for College Freshmen

    Millions of recent high school graduates will enter college in the fall. While parents get their children ready for this experience — from attending orientation to shopping for dorm room supplies and textbooks — there’s something else you should do to prepare your child for the first year of college: make sure they’re well-informed from a health perspective.

  • Safe Start Swim Lessons

    We’re proud to partner with the YMCA of Central Florida to educate parents on water safety for kids. 

  • How Your Wrist May Play a Role in Treating Heart Disease

    Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and more than 26 million Americans currently have this disease.

  • Feeling “Spaced Out?” You May Need More Sleep

             

  • Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Announces Participation in Leading International, Multicenter Clinical Trials

    Orlando, FL (March 5, 2024) – The Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute has become a center in three international, multicenter clinical research trials that seek to improve orthopedic surgery outcomes for people around the world. Sports medicine surgeon Bruce Levy, MD, who served as a site principal investigator in his previous role at the Mayo Clinic, brought the clinical trials to Orlando Health when he joined the team last fall. He’s now the Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute academic chief of sports medicine and director of the sports medicine surgical fellowship program.

  • Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital announces two new leaders

    St. Cloud, FL (April 19, 2021) – Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital announced the appointment of a new chief operating officer (COO) and chief quality officer (CQO) to strengthen clinical operations and innovation, as well as support a culture of continuous improvement. Both executive leaders will report directly to the president of the hospital, Ohme Entin.

  • Orlando Health hospitals awarded an “A” for patient safety by Leap Frog

    See how Orlando Health shows its commitment to providing high quality care to patients.