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  • Adam’s Story: “Space-Aged Machine” Helps Patient Overcome Heart Condition

    "This sounds just like Star Wars. You'd expect Captain Kirk to walk up."

  • New Pill for Postpartum Depression: What You Need to Know

    If you worry about suffering from postpartum depression, there is hope. The FDA has approved a new pill for postpartum depression, which affects as much as 10 percent of new mothers.

  • Caffeine-Packed Drinks May Be Dangerous to Your Heart

    Energy drinks and other caffeine-packed beverages have become increasingly popular, particularly with teens and young adults. While most people can drink them safely, they can be a health threat if you have heart issues or high blood pressure.

  • Childhood Diabetes: What Parents Need To Know

    Like adults, children can experience two types of diabetes, and unfortunately they are becoming more common. Type 1 diabetes -- which has nothing to do with your child’s diet, sugar consumption or level of activity -- is by far more prevalent than Type 2 in children.

  • Understanding what a Patient Care Coordinator Can Do for You

    Navigating the complex world of patient care can be a stressful and difficult experience. When you or a loved one is recovering from any medical issue, getting back to health should be the main focus. You shouldn’t be confused about what services are needed or where to go to find them. That’s where Orlando Health’s dedicated team of Patient Care Coordinators come in. Each Patient Care Coordinator is trained to help assist with any questions a patient may have – whether that’s over the phone, via email or in person. They make sure that care plans are initiated and followed, and can help patients better understand medical conditions, medications and instructions, both in the hospital and at home.

  • Prepare Your Child for an Outpatient Procedure

    Children, like adults, get anxious about the unknown. When children learn they have an upcoming hospital procedure, they need -- and deserve -- developmentally appropriate information.

  • 3 Tips To Help You Safely Deal with Chronic Pain

    Disease, injury and aging have at least one thing in common: Pain. While short-term pain is the body’s way of signaling damage and encouraging rest to allow for recovery, chronic pain sticks around long past any normal healing time, disrupting sleep and potentially leading to social withdrawal and isolation.

  • The Five Worst Foods to Pack in Your Kid’s School Lunch

    Sandwiches, yogurt, fruit, chips and veggie sticks—these are just a few popular items that we frequently pack in our kids’ school lunches. With so many unhealthy options offered on the school lunch menu, many parents prefer to send their kids to school with a lunchbox in-hand to make sure they’re getting a healthier midday meal.

  • What is Music Therapy and How Can It Help Cancer Patients?

    Ever heard of music therapy? These two words paired together may seem odd, but it’s actually something we use in our everyday lives.

  • Physical Therapy Is Key for ALS Patients

    As “Euphoria” star Eric Dane, also long beloved as Dr. McSteamy on “Grey’s Anatomy,” publicly shares his battle with ALS, many are curious about this diagnosis and how people live with it.