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POSTED BY: Judi Erickson, Florida Hospital Home Care May 20, 2013
Overcoming Communication Issues with Speech Therapy
Jesse Nester, 84-year-old patient with Florida Hospital Home Care Services is now able to communicate once again thanks to Paula Shirek, Speech/Language Pathologist.
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POSTED BY: Josh Duckett May 20, 2013
Stroke Care Has a Need for Speed
Florida Hospital Orlando's brain attack coordinators recently got a lesson in speed and efficiency from Automatic Racing to learn ways to better the standard of care
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POSTED BY: Ashley Roedding & Dr. Hao Tran May 17, 2013
Tips for Controlling Your Allergies
This time of year in Central Florida is synonymous with allergies. Here are some tips to control your allergies
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POSTED BY: Jenna Tomaselli May 17, 2013
Paying It Forward
One mom shares the compassion shown to her by the Florida Hospital for Children staff with other NICU families.
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POSTED BY: Christine Jallad May 16, 2013
Make Healthy Work Habit Changes During Employee Health and Fitness Month
May is Global Employee Health and Fitness Month and what better time than now to start adopting healthy lifestyle changes during work!
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POSTED BY: Joe Townsend May 16, 2013
New Skin Cancer Clinical Trial Gives Hope
New clinical trial hopes to prevent dangerous skin cancer from spreading.
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POSTED BY: Alex Beasley, Guest Blogger and Medical Writer May 15, 2013
Friends and Family Are Everything
What many of us take for granted, Izzy Hadala struggled to achieve – walking, running, holding a ball. She was born with ectodermal dysplasia, a condition that affected the development of her hands and feet.
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POSTED BY: Ashley Roedding May 14, 2013
Top 3 Tips to Maintaining Healthy Eyes
Maintaining healthy eyes is easy to do with the top three tips from Rebecca J. Kurzon, MD, from Winter Park Ophthalmology.
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POSTED BY: Raquel Thompson May 13, 2013
My Little Miracle
One mother shares about her baby girl's time spent in Neonatal Intensive Care.
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POSTED BY: Ivelisse (Ivy) Guardiola Torres May 10, 2013
Postpartum Depression and the Working Mom
According to an article in the Medical Daily, research shows that some women that have their careers well-established before having babies might have a higher chance of postpartum depression
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POSTED BY: Sara Hanrahan May 9, 2013
Nurturing the Mind, Body and Spirit through Music Therapy
Many of us have heard of a music therapist, but what exactly do they do? Learn more about music therapy and their role here at Florida Hospital.
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POSTED BY: Colleen Monday May 8, 2013
Just How Old Are My Eggs?
Kim Kardashian reported that even though she is 32 years old, she had the eggs of a 50 year old woman. So, what does that mean and what is the perfect age to get pregnant?
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POSTED BY: Joe Townsend May 8, 2013
Reduce Stroke Risk with Chocolate
A recent study in Sweden has shown that men who ate chocolate regularly had a lower risk of having a stroke.
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POSTED BY: Alex Beasley, Guest Blogger and Medical Writer and Editor May 7, 2013
Think Positive
Positive thinking, finding the advantage in adversity, is one of the fundamentals of emotional health.
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POSTED BY: Ashley White May 6, 2013
Act F.A.S.T. to Survive a Stroke
Do you know the signs to look for when it comes to a stroke? Remembering the acronym F.A.S.T. can save your life or the life of a loved one.
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POSTED BY: Kayla Eubanks May 6, 2013
Change your habits using the “Healthy 100 Habits” App
The free Healthy 100 Habits application is a personal coach that helps create healthy habits to live to a Healthy 100 years of age.
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POSTED BY: Jennifer Roberts May 6, 2013
Heartburn Check Up is a Wake-Up Call for Patients
Having frequent heartburn can be a sign of a much bigger problem; esophageal cancer. Many found out their level of risk at Operation Bear Hug: A 20 Minute Heartburn Check Up.
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POSTED BY: Joe Townsend May 3, 2013
Why You Should Ask to See an Oncology Social Worker
Oncology social workers provide a vital service to many of the cancer patients at Florida Hospital Cancer Institute. But do you know exactly what they do?
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POSTED BY: Tom Wheaton May 2, 2013
A Culture of Caffeine
Caffeine is okay in moderation so more than two cups of coffee a day is not recommended.
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POSTED BY: Samantha Stinson May 1, 2013
Ladies, Show Your Heart Some Love
Did you know that heart disease is the number one cause of death in women over 65 in the United States?
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POSTED BY: Leslie Potter April 30, 2013
Bringing Transplant Patients Together
Once each year, transplant patients connect with each other at our transplant reunion.
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POSTED BY: Ashley Fialkowski and Sara Channing April 30, 2013
Why Can’t We Get Pregnant? Male and Female Infertility Issues Revealed
Usually 10-15% of all couples will struggle with infertility
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POSTED BY: Jenna Tomaselli April 29, 2013
Parent Tips for ER Trips
A trip to the emergency room is always scary, and even more so when your child is in pain. So what should you know before you make the trip? Check out these tips from a parent
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POSTED BY: Christine Jallad April 26, 2013
Which Nutrients and Exercise Plans Are Best For Adults As They Age?
A balanced diet and exercise plan can help keep you energized and can contribute to a higher quality of life as you age.
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POSTED BY: Leslie Potter April 25, 2013
New Lungs, New Life
For patients suffering with cystic fibrosis, lung transplantation can transform their lives. Brent was lucky enough to receive a double lung transplant in December, only three months after being put on the transplant list
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POSTED BY: Lars Houmann, Florida Hospital President & CEO; Sherrie Sitarik, Orlando Health President & CEO April 24, 2013
Expanding Medicaid in Florida
Florida Hospital President and CEO Lars Houmann discusses extending health care coverage to low-income, working Floridians while ensuring taxpayers are protected.
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POSTED BY: Stephanie Wright April 24, 2013
A Soldier of Love
J.J. Lullen blends military background with his role as a child life specialist to create the perfect combination at Florida Hospital for Children
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POSTED BY: Andre Seballo April 23, 2013
Colonoscopy Leads To Diagnosis and Treatment
Crohn's disease can often be difficult to diagnosis but a simple colonscopy can provide answers and treatment options
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POSTED BY: Alex Beasley, Guest Blogger and Medical Writer and Editor April 23, 2013
Add Meaning to Your Life
Izzy was born with ectodermal dysplasia, which affected the development of her hands and feet. She knows about bullying – the kids too pointed in their questions, unwilling to move on.
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POSTED BY: Dr. James "Butch" Rosser April 22, 2013
Acid Reflux Medications Don’t Come Without Risk
Acid reflux medications can be helpful in treating sysmptoms, but could be harmful if used over the long term.
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POSTED BY: Ashley Fialkowski April 22, 2013
Jump Rope For the Heart…It's Not Just For Kids Anymore!
Many of us grew up jump roping, outside or in our elementary school physical education classes. But how does jumping rope benefit you as an adult?
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POSTED BY: Jennifer Harper & Lucinda Kjerulff, MD April 18, 2013
When Should The First Gynecologic Visit Occur?
An annual gynecologic exam is an essential part of medical care for women, but when is the right time for your teenage daughter to see the gynecologist?
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POSTED BY: Donny Hodges April 18, 2013
Understanding Medications: Over the Counter Drugs
The most important part of taking medications is to read the label and to take them as directed. This is especially true when the patient is taking medications that are over the counter (OTC), because they are probably taken without being seen by a physician.
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POSTED BY: Jenna Tomaselli April 17, 2013
The Right Doctor and the Right Diagnosis Can Save a Life
Everyone expects that when your child is ill, a trip to the doctor is all it takes to restore health. So what would you do if your baby is sick, and doctor after doctor is unable to find a cure?
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POSTED BY: Raquel Thompson April 16, 2013
Dining with Diabetes – Taste and Learn
If you have diabetes, cooking can still be fun and you still make delicious meals. Learn how at one of the diabetes cooking classes
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POSTED BY: Gustavo Almodovar April 15, 2013
Answers to Your Questions About IBS
Dr. Basher Atiquzzaman, a gastroenterologist from Florida Hospital Kissimmee, answers questions about causes, treatments and diet for IBS.
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POSTED BY: David C. Cassidy M.Ed.,ATC/L.,CSCS April 15, 2013
Is Grandmother a Meteorologist?
Are arthritis symptoms really tied to the weather? There may be some truth to this long-held belief
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POSTED BY: Alex Beasley, Guest Blogger and Medical Writer and Editor April 12, 2013
Everyone Has a Difference
Izzy says that talking about her differences has helped those around her understand and accept what also separates them from their classmates.
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POSTED BY: Ayslinn Husebo April 12, 2013
How Do You Like Your Water?
It’s no secret that drinking water is an important part of our health. It should be part of our daily routine and for many, it’s not.
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POSTED BY: Sherri Flynt April 11, 2013
Make Health Fun!
Try these ideas to help you develop a healthy game plan for your family
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POSTED BY: Jenna Tomaselli April 10, 2013
What is MEG?
Florida Hospital for Children recently opened the new Magnetoencephalography (MEG) lab, which features the only MEG in the state of Florida. While this is very exciting news, it also raises some pretty important questions.
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POSTED BY: Ashley White April 10, 2013
The Healthy Foods That Could Worsen Your IBS
The obvious culprits of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, are greasy foods and sugary sodas. Unfortunately, it’s not just the unhealthy food types that can trigger an episode of IBS.
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POSTED BY: Leslie Bradley April 9, 2013
First National Clinical App for Smart Phones Launches by a Healthcare Facility
In an effort to provide easier access to clinical trials for physicians and patients, Florida Hospital Cancer Institute has launched the first clinical trials smart phone app that selects trials directly from the National Cancer Institute database.
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POSTED BY: Colleen Monday April 8, 2013
Got to Go? It May Be a Urinary Tract Infection
Getting older doesn’t necessarily mean that you lose bladder control. In fact, this is often a sign of a more serious issue that can be treated.
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POSTED BY: Joe Townsend April 8, 2013
4 Foods That Reduce You Esophageal Cancer Risk
April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month! Here are 4 easy foods to help reduce your risk.
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POSTED BY: Ashley Fialkowski April 5, 2013
I Can’t Get Pregnant, Now My Doctor Suggests IVF?
Celebrities such as Jon and Kate plus 8, Octomom, and Giuliana Rancic have made in vitro fertilization (IVF) a household word. For women who have tried to conceive naturally without success often seek out this form of treatment
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POSTED BY: Alex Beasley, Guest Blogger and Medical Writer and Editor April 5, 2013
Be an Envelope Pusher
Izzy was born with a condition called ectodermal dysplasia, which interfered with the development of her hands, feet and teeth. Her condition almost comes as an afterthought because Izzy doesn’t let her physical differences define her.
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POSTED BY: Andre Seballo April 4, 2013
Running Away from Foot Pain
Runners often experience a variety of injuries or different types of pains. But there are some steps you can take to limit injuries and foot pain
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POSTED BY: Gustavo Almodovar April 3, 2013
How to Survive the Shingle Creek Adventure Challenge
Training and safety tips for anyone new to triathlons, cycling, swimming and running.
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POSTED BY: Laurel Prizigley April 2, 2013
Enhance Your Environment: Grow a Garden Anywhere
Research has discovered that the simple act of gardening can enhance longevity and benefit overall physical health


















































