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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

When children and babies are so critically ill that conventional pediatric or neonatal critical care may not be able to provide enough support, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be needed as a bridge in care.

Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery Program

Our oncology team excel in early diagnosis and creating a targeted treatment plan personalized for your condition.

Ryan M. Dean, MD

COPD and CHF: Similar Symptoms, Yet Different Illnesses

Former First Lady Barbara Bush’s death left many Americans wondering about her two illnesses, COPD and CHF. Although the illnesses may have similarities, they are also very different, and it is helpful to understand them both.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Next Steps

This blog was written in conjunction with Diane Ruiz, RRT. 

A Day in the Life of a Surgical Technologist

One of the things I love most about my job as a surgical technologist at Orlando Health is the variety of surgical procedures I get to be a part of from one day to the next. While my responsibilities during each surgery are very similar, it’s still an exciting, fascinating job because every single day is different.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Baby Poop…Really!

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Why Women Dread Their GYN—But Shouldn’t

Scoot down. A little more. A little more.

Why You Shouldn’t Panic about Tampon Ingredients

If you use tampons during your period (and 70 percent of American women do), you will go through more than 11,000 in your lifetime. So, when you hear that tampons could contain dangerous chemicals or cause toxic shock syndrome —a  rare but serious disease — it’s normal to be concerned. And, as the best advocate for your own health, it’s important to know the facts so you can make the best decision.

Painful, Long and Heavy Periods Might Be Endometriosis

Woman have symptoms of endometriosis for an average of six to ten years before getting diagnosed. Actress Julianne Hough, wants to help women become more aware of endometriosis through the SpeakEndo campaign. Hough, who first had symptoms of endometriosis when she was sixteen, but wasn’t diagnosed for four years, says in an interview that she initially didn’t want to complain about her symptoms. “I’m a tough cookie. I’m hardworking. I could deal with it on my own.” But eventually, after continued severe pain and bleeding, she sought help.