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Freestanding ER versus Hospital ER – What’s the Difference?
When you have a sudden chest pain, a serious illness or injury, or any type of medical emergency, you have two options for emergency treatment--a hospital emergency room (ER) or a freestanding emergency room (FSER). Though there are differences between the two, Orlando Health ERs and FSERs offer the same level of emergency care.
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A Day in the Life of an ER Nurse
As an emergency room nurse at Orlando Health I get to make a difference in a patient’s life at a time when they are most in need of care. I'd even say it's one of the rare nursing specialties where you can physically see the difference you've made for a patient almost immediately. Whether it's something simple, such as helping a patient relieve the pain of a migraine, or something major, such as helping deliver a child or resuscitating a patient who came in without a pulse, you see the impact right away.
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Give Yourself the Gift of No Holiday Stress
We are in the thick of the holidays, which means we’re seeing a lot of tinsel, having plenty of family gatherings, marveling at multicolored lights … and dealing with stress. I recall watching movies like “A Christmas Carol,” “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Home Alone.” All have become Christmas classics and yet each portrays some of that stress of the holiday season.
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5 Myths About Visiting Your OB-GYN
Are you neglecting your annual visit to your OB-GYN? Perhaps you think you only need to see an obstetrician/gynecologist if you’re sexually active or pregnant. But, that’s not true. An OB-GYN can provide a foundation for your long-term health.
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For Fireworks Safety, Watch from a Distance
The flashing lights and booming sounds of fireworks can be delightful to ooh and ahh at. But when people try to replicate fireworks at home, too often, those sounds of delight can turn into cries of pain from fireworks injuries.
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Caring for a Loved One After a Stroke
When a stroke happens, it suddenly changes everything. That “new normal” doesn’t just happen to the person who has had a stroke, but also for the people who provide care during recovery. If you have become a care partner for someone after a stroke, you may have many questions about this new role.
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What Is Behavioral Therapy and How Can It Help?
If you have a mental health issue or unhealthy behavior you want to address, your doctor may recommend therapy. One of the most frequently used therapies is behavioral therapy.
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On the Spiritual Care Team, No 2 Days Are the Same
To be a chaplain at Orlando Health is to have a job filled with amazing experiences almost every day. One of the most memorable experiences I've ever had as a chaplain was when I got to spend time with a Holocaust survivor during the final few weeks of her life. She told me stories about her experience in concentration camps, stories she had never shared with her family or close friends because she felt it would be a burden. As she was facing the end of her life, however, she told me she felt the need to tell someone.
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How to Lower Your Cholesterol
When Americans hear the word “cholesterol,” they often think it’s a bad thing. But that’s not always true. Cholesterol is a fat that is naturally found in body tissues. It’s essential in building cells in the body and is needed to make hormones and vitamin D. In other words, it is an essential component for normal body function.
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Behind the Scenes with Medical Staff Services
If you’re like most people, when you think of a hospital, you probably think about doctors and nurses. Whether you're drawing from personal experience or from watching TV shows, these clinical professionals are the people we tend to focus on. However, for a large healthcare organization like Orlando Health to run efficiently, there are a lot of dedicated people working behind the scenes to make it all possible.
