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  • Hospital Ratings: Behind the Numbers

    With their wealth of statistics and unfamiliar terms, hospital ratings can be a complicated web for healthcare consumers to untangle. So, when it’s time to decide where you want to have a non-emergency surgery or treatment performed, you might be inclined to simply go wherever your doctor recommends. However, depending on your health insurance, you may have multiple hospitals to choose from.

  • 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.

  • UF Health Cancer Center Orlando Health to Open at South Lake Hospital

    New practice to offer comprehensive cancer treatment options to Lake County

  • Don’t Avoid Your Hospital ER During the Pandemic

    Many medical emergencies do not resolve on their own, and oftentimes waiting can make the situation worse. Unfortunately, since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many Emergency Room (ER) doctors and personnel have cared for patients whose conditions had escalated to more critical levels that could have been avoided if they had come to the ER sooner. Getting expert care quickly can be critical for those experiencing a heart attack or stroke, where every second counts, but this is also true for other conditions, including acute appendicitis and infections. 

  • Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital names chief operating officer

    Orlando, FL (December 18, 2023) Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has named Jessica Glover as assistant vice president and chief operating officer.

  • Advice Every Parent Needs When a Child Is Hospitalized

    We never expect our children to spend time in the hospital. So, when it happens, it can be a jarring experience both for the child and their family. But even if you feel like life is spinning out of control, there are things you can do to better navigate the situation. 

  • Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Named to U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

    Clermont, FL (Dec. 5, 2023) – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Orlando Health South Lake Hospital as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy). This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.

  • Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Recognized by Ratings Agency for Perinatal Care

    Orlando, FL (November 1, 2023) – Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies has received recognition from The Joint Commission, for their outstanding patient care and physician standards. The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. It’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care (ACPC) has been awarded to only 17 facilities across the country, and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer is the first in Florida to receive this designation.

  • Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Celebrates 75 Years of Serving the Community

    Clermont, FL (April 14, 2022) – Today, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital celebrated 75 years of serving Clermont and South Lake County by creating a time capsule. Physicians, nurses and team members filled the time capsule with photos, memories about Orlando Health South Lake and letters to the next generation of healthcare workers to honor the hospital’s rich history and celebrate its longstanding commitment to meet the healthcare needs of the community.  

  • Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital doctor performs first laparoscopic nephrectomy – kidney removal surgery

    Orlando, FL (December 20, 2023) Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital’s Dr. Sarat Sabharwal performed the hospital’s first laparoscopic nephrectomy this month, a milestone for patient care.