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Orlando, FL (December 6, 2022) – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies as a 2022-2023 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. 

Clermont, FL (November 1, 2022) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital and Lake-Sumter State College have partnered together to develop a teaching-learning model that welcomes student nurses to a dedicated medical unit located on the hospital’s campus for their entire clinical rotation. The dedicated education unit will pair students one-on-one with Orlando Health South Lake registered nurses who will serve as clinical instructors and mentors while also helping students develop partnerships needed for a successful nursing career. The first class to participate in the program started earlier this month. 

Clermont, FL (December 8, 2022) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, Lake County elected officials and community members celebrated another major milestone in the construction of its new, 95-bed patient tower. The hospital’s 75^th anniversary, which was first celebrated earlier this year, was also commemorated during the event with the sealing of a time capsule. Physicians, nurses and team members filled the time capsule with photos, memories about Orlando Heath South Lake and letters to the next generation of healthcare workers.

St. Petersburg, FL (March 11, 2022) – Bayfront Health St. Petersburg’s level 4 epilepsy program has been re-accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers for the 18^th consecutive year.

Orlando, FL (April 11, 2022) – As part of its commitment to offer patients access to high-quality healthcare closer to home, the physicians at the Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute Gastroenterology – Dr. Phillips now have a new ambulatory surgery center where they provide general gastroenterology outpatient procedures. The Lakeview Surgery Center, an affiliate of Orlando Health, recently opened in the busy Southwest Orlando corridor on the Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital campus.

Orlando, FL (April 7, 2022) -- Orlando Health Physician Associates is pleased to introduce its newest women's health provider, Jessica Auffant, MD. A board-certified OB-GYN, Dr. Auffant has been caring for women in Central Florida for over 14 years, but officially begins her tenure at the Orlando Health Women's Pavilion - Winter Park this week.

Orlando, Fla. (April 22, 2022) – Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center is on the cutting edge of virtual training for surgeons in robotic-assisted surgery techniques. Orlando Health ORMC uses the Intuitive Telepresence Platform to train and mentor surgeons and surgical teams throughout the state, across the country, and around the world.

Kissimmee, Fla. (April 18, 2022) – Orlando Health will host a career expo later this week in Kissimmee to fill a variety of open positions at Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital and the Orlando Health Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion – Osceola.

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.  

Ocoee, FL (April 13, 2022) – Orlando Health has named Philip Koovakada as the new senior vice president, Orlando Health southcentral region, and president, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital. He will serve as the senior leader of Orlando Health – Health Central, as well as coordinate the region’s operations with Orlando Health’s senior executive team.