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Nation’s Prescription Drug Problem Hits Local Emergency Departments

Area hospitals adopt policy to address public health crisis, build awareness of dangers, and help promote the best options for chronic pain management...

Florida Hospital Celebration Health Performs Free Hip and Knee Surgery along with Others Nationwide

6 patients from Florida will able to return to a more active lifestyle after this free procedure CELEBRATION, Fla., December 9, 2011 - 32-year-ol...

Epilepsy Physicians at Florida Hospital for Children Cure 15-Year-Old of Seizures

Nationally Renowned Physicians Come Together to Create New Program and Save Patients' Lives ORLANDO, Fla., December 9,2011 – When 15-year-o...

Girl Gets Once in a Lifetime Birthday Present: A Cure to Her Sickle Cell Disease

7-year-old receives Central Florida’s first bone marrow transplant to cure sickle cell disease ORLANDO, Fla., September 28, 2011 – Jasmin...

Florida Hospital for Children Receives Magnet Nursing Award

Florida Hospital for Children is the only hospital in Central Florida to receive the highest-ranking award for outstanding nurses. Hundreds of nu...

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Hundreds of Residents Celebrate SunRail Kick-Off

A banner unveiled at the event notes Florida Hospital’s excitement and support for Sunrail. (ORLANDO, FL) - July 18, 2011 - Orlando Mayor Buddy...

Florida Hospital Nationally Ranked as One of the Best Hospitals

U.S. News Nationally Ranks Florida Hospital’s Gynecology and Gastroenterology Programs Florida Hospital Also Ranks No. 1 in Orlando Metro Area ...

Florida Hospital Joins Other Central Florida Partners in Positive Bithlo Transformation Effort

As part of our faith-based mission, Florida Hospital is committed to providing outreach to struggling communities in Ethiopia, Haiti, Peru and other c...

Public Notice: Magnet Recognition Program® Site Visit

Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the prestigious designation o...

The Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children Begins a New Chapter in Children’s Health Care

ORLANDO, Fla., March 30, 2011 – Featuring the latest in pediatric clinical technology and soothing, kid-friendly environments, the opening of the Walt...

Florida Hospital, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute and Takeda Announce Partnership to Target Obesity

Orlando, Fla. and Osaka, Japan - December 28, 2010 - Florida Hospital, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham), and Takeda Pharma...

Florida Hospital, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute and Takeda Announce Partnership to Target Obesity

Orlando, Fla. and Osaka, Japan - December 28, 2010 - Florida Hospital, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham), and Takeda Pharma...

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Performs Rare, Life-Saving Procedure Using a Titanium Rib

ORLANDO, Fla. Dec. 15, 2010 - Two-year-old Logan Gould has been in and out of hospitals his entire life. He was born with a rare condition called Th...

Translational Research Institute Breaks Ground at Florida Hospital's Health Village

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 13, 2010 - Florida Hospital - Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Dia...

Philanthropist T. Denny Sanford Makes $10 Million Gift to the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children

This marks the second gift from Mr. Sanford in Central Florida.

Florida Hospital Apopka Offers Cardiology Testing for Apopka High School Athletes

APOPKA, Fla. Nov. 11, 2010 - Central Florida high school football has experienced many health scares over the past few months, some even resulting i...

Central Florida Physician Sets Worldwide Robotic Surgery Record

Dr. Patel, medical director of the Global Robotics Institute at Florida Hospital, is in a league of his own when it comes to robotic surgery. He recently performed his 4,000th robotic prostatectomy.

Winter Park Health Foundation Provides Funds to Help Training of Family Medicine Residents

A gift from Winter Park Health Foundation will allow Florida Hospital to expand the ability to provide family medicine residents with the education, resources and technology they need to receive the highest level of training available.

Florida Hospital Team Gives Patient a Chance at a Heart Transplant

A titanium heart pump, weighing less than one pound, is keeping a 50 year-old man alive while he waits for a donor.

Robotic Surgery Saves Patient with Prostate Cancer

Bertram Lewar sought out Dr. Vipul Patel for the best treatment after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Florida Hospital for Children and Flashes of Hope Host Photography Day

To help brighten the day of pediatric patients battling life-threatening illnesses, Florida Hospital for Children along with Flashes of Hope gave patients the celebrity treatment by transforming a conference room into a professional photography studio.

Florida Hospital Surgeons Use Unique Technology to Remove Deadly Blood Clots

Florida Hospital cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Mark Ranson is using a unique catheter that has completely changed how he treats patients with extreme blood clots or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Florida Hospital for Children Launches Healthy 100 Kids

Florida Hospital for Children is launching a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind health initiative called Healthy 100 Kids to help families gain better access to health and wellness experts in one convenient location.

Limb Lengthening Technique Gives Patient Chance to Walk Pain Free

After 27 years of struggling with different leg lengths from a car accident, Mary Ann McCunn found herself able to walk normally after Dr. J. Dean Col...

Florida Hospital Receives the Governor's Sterling Award for 2010

The Florida Sterling Council today announced on May 7th, 2010 that Florida Hospital (Orlando) will receive the prestigious Governor's Sterling Award for 2010.

Florida Hospital Physician is First in Central Florida to Perform Robotic Lung Surgery

Leta Roberts is heading home only days after a mass was removed from her lung because of advanced robotic technology that is drastically improving the way lung surgery is performed.

Florida Hospital Celebrates Second Annual Transplant Reunion

More than 500 transplant patients, physicians, staff, and their families gathered to celebrate the gift of life.

Florida Hospital and Orlando Magic Partner to Raise Awareness about the Bone Marrow Transplant Registry

Central Floridians made a choice to save a life at the Terrell Wilson Celebrity Drive, a bone marrow registration and blood drive, held at Florida Hos...

Florida Hospital Establishes Only Heart Transplant Program in Central Florida

The addition of two transplant physicians to the team is one of the final steps before performing the area’s first heart transplant

Florida Hospital Establishes Only Heart Transplant Program in Central Florida

Florida Hospital is launching the only heart transplant program in Central Florida. With the addition of two world class physicians to the Florida Hospital team, the first heart transplant in Central Florida is rapidly approaching.

Florida Hospital for Children Unveils 1st Milestone of the Walt Disney Pavilion

With help from a world-famous mouse, dozens of eager children and a shower of confetti, officials opened the doors to the welcoming, new lobby of the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children

Florida Hospital Nurse Survives Stroke Thanks to His Own Team

After 28 years of treating stroke patients, Erwin Velbis found himself suffering from a stroke and being treated by his own team.

New Technology Used to Correct Irregular Heart Beat

A catheter about the circumference and flexibility of a cooked spaghetti strand, along with a set of two-ton magnets, are part of the latest technology to treat irregular heart beats.

Florida Hospital Responds to Haiti Earthquake

Florida Hospital was devastated to hear of the earthquake in Haiti and horrified to see the images that came out of that country. As is our nature as...

Florida Hospital, Orlando Magic and Wholesome Tummies Team Up to Put a Slam Dunk on Childhood Obesity

Free lunch program will expose kids to healthier food choices

Superman Dwight Howard “Flies In” to Florida Hospital for Children to Share a Special Announcement

Pediatric patients at Florida Hospital for Children became superheroes for a day, as they received special red capes from Superman himself, Dwight Howard, during an event to announce a significant contribution the athlete is making to benefit the pediatric unit.

Florida Hospital Neurosurgeon and Team Win Award for Groundbreaking Research on Brain Tumors & Stem Cells

Dr. Melvin Field and team are first in world with cancer stem cell findings.

Florida Hospital Announces Changes in Visitation Policy Amid H1N1 Concerns

As concerns regarding H1N1 continue to mount, Florida Hospital, which includes eight campuses in the Central Florida area, is making changes to safeguard patients, employees and guests.

Florida Hospital and Burnham Institute Announce New Executive Director and Facility for Clinical Research Institute

The partnership will bridge diabetes and obesity research and treatment

Florida Hospital Celebrates Orlando Magic’s Trip to the NBA Finals with a Gift for the Smallest Fans

Florida Hospital is growing the fan base of the team by offering a limited-edition Orlando Magic onesie to every baby born on a home game day during the NBA Finals.

Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College Of Surgeons

The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted a three-year accreditation with commendation to Florida Hospital Cancer Institute.

Beloved Disney Characters Get Ready for New Roles at Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children

Walt Disney Imagineers are putting the finishing touches on a collection of beloved Disney characters that will lend their magic tothe three-story lobby of the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children.

Florida Hospital Cancer Institute Awarded FACT Accreditation

By demonstrating compliance with the FACT-JACIE International Standards for Cellular Therapy Product Collection, Processing and Administration, Florida Hospital has earned FACT Accreditation for adult autologous and allogeneic hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation, bone marrow and peripheral blood cellular therapy product collection and therapy product processing.

Florida Hospital Prepares for Swine Flu

In response to the swine flu threat, Florida Hospital is taking appropriate precautions to ensure it meets the health care needs of the Central Florida community.

Florida Hospital Announces Use of Twitter to Deliver Fast and Accurate Health Care News During Swine Flu Outbreak

To ensure that information on swine flu reaches as many people as possible, Florida Hospital is using Twitter to deliver fast and accurate news to the community.

Florida Hospital Centra Care Establishes Hotline to Answer Swine Flu Questions from the Community

Florida Hospital Centra Care has expanded its community hotline to respond to the many questions that it is receiving concerning swine flu.

Florida Hospital Continues to Work With Health Leaders on Swine Flu

Community Health Care Organizations Advise Citizens Not to Panic

New Initiative to Recognize Organizations Helping to Establish Metro Orlando as a ‘Medical Destination’

Metro Orlando is on a march toward becoming a medical and life science research destination. Numerous organizations in the area are helping to make the region known just as much for medicine and life science as theme parks.

Volunteer finds her true calling as a nurse at Florida Hospital

We told you that nursing schools are raking in applications these days as people look for a recession-proof new career.

Dr. Palmer on Barbara Bush's Heart Surgery

Dr. George Palmer is interviewed on WKMG Local 6 about the heart condition that former First Lady Barbara Bush was treated for.

Florida Hospital Launches Redesigned Website

Florida Hospital is proud to announce the relaunch of FloridaHospital.com. The new website is designed to enhance the experience that patients and visitors have with Florida Hospital.

Operating Room Expansion Helps Meet Growing Surgical Demands at Florida Hospital Celebration Health

To create more capacity for the surgeons at Florida Hospital Celebration Health, who operate on patients from around the world, the hospital has added four new operating rooms.

Florida Hospital Kicks Off Centennial Celebration

This evening, joyful music of trumpeters filled the air, fireworks exploded over Lake Estelle and the new Ginsburg Tower came to life with hundreds of LED lights, pyrotechnics and lasers, resembling a “Lite-Brite” and forming a giant 100 on the building.