Orlando Regulatory

Hidden Reports Masked The Scope Of Widespread Harm From Faulty Heart Device

May 23, 2019 at 08:24 pm by Staff

  Christina Jewett, Kaiser Health News Faced with the possibility that a bout of abnormal heartbeats could end his life, in 2006, Dr. Marc Sicklick had a small device i.... Read More
Business/Technology

Escalating Workplace Violence Rocks Hospitals

May 23, 2019 at 08:15 pm by Staff

. Marlene Harris-Taylor, Ideastream, Kaiser Health News Across the country, many doctors, nurses and other health care workers have remained silent about what is being calle.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Shepherd's Hope Save the Date

May 23, 2019 at 04:23 pm by Staff

Business/Technology

Orlando Health Debuts New Skilled Nursing Facility in Ocoee

May 23, 2019 at 02:39 pm by Staff

Innovative Rehabilitation Center to Provide Multiple Levels of Post-Acute Care Orlando Health held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the upcoming grand opening of its n.... Read More
Business/Technology

AdventHealth Enters into Agreements to Acquire Two Florida Health Care Facilities

May 22, 2019 at 04:17 pm by Staff

. The agreements include Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, Lake Wales Medical Center and related businesses, physician clinic operations and outpatient services. . A.... Read More
Clinical

Take Precautions While Enjoying Fresh Water Activities During the Summer Months

May 22, 2019 at 03:36 pm by Staff

. With Memorial Day approaching, the Florida Department of Health-Orange County (DOH-Orange) encourages everyone to be safe when enjoying fresh water activities. Pool Saf.... Read More
Grand Rounds

AdventHealth Nicholson Center Expands Medical Training Facility; Adds 10 New Lab Stations

May 22, 2019 at 03:10 pm by Staff

Nicholson Center expands to train a growing number of global medical professionals in the latest surgical innovations . The AdventHealth Nicholson Center, one of the world'.... Read More
Clinical

AdventHealth Performs First-in-the-Nation Diabetes Procedure

May 22, 2019 at 02:30 pm by Staff

. Revita® DMR is a novel, non-drug treatment that may improve blood-sugar regulation in patients with type 2 diabetes by targeting the source of insulin resistance. . Doctor.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

AdventHealth Ocala Reopens Specialized Pediatric Unit to Care for Our Youngest Patients

May 21, 2019 at 09:00 pm by Staff

. AdventHealth Ocala is now the only hospital in Marion County to provide dedicated inpatient pediatric care AdventHealth Ocala has re-opened its 16-bed, dedicated pediatric.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

Ocala Health Announces $27M Expansion at West Marion Community Hospital

May 21, 2019 at 08:43 pm by Staff

. Ocala Health leadership has released details on the continued investment into an additional expansion project at West Marion Community Hospital. The project at West Marion C.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Community Health Centers CEO Margaret Brennan Honored

May 20, 2019 at 04:09 pm by Staff

. Community Health Centers' President/CEO, Margaret Brennan, was recently, recognized by the Orlando Business Journal as a CEO of the Year honoree. Nineteen individuals were n.... Read More
Grand Rounds

RX2Live Selected to Receive "Top 50 Healthcare Companies" Award

May 20, 2019 at 01:15 pm by Staff

. The International Forum on Advancement in Healthcare (IFAH) has selected RX2Live to receive the "Top 50 Healthcare Companies" award for their exceptional contribution to th.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Brain Tumor Diagnosis and Treatment for Brain Tumor Awareness Month

May 20, 2019 at 11:55 am by Staff

. An estimated 700,000 Americans are living with some type of a brain tumor and an estimated 86,970 people will receive a primary brain tumor diagnosis in 2019. A brain tumor.... Read More
Clinical

Addiction Medicine Mostly Prescribed To Whites, Even As Opioid Deaths Rose Among Blacks

May 16, 2019 at 08:46 pm by Staff

. Martha Bebinger, Kaiser Health News White drug users addicted to heroin, fentanyl and other opioids have had near-exclusive access to buprenorphine, a drug that curbs the.... Read More
Clinical

Is It A Feminist Right To Want More Sex? One Company Thinks A Pill Is The Answer

May 16, 2019 at 08:40 pm by Staff

. Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News Studies have never defined a "normal" level of sexual desire. Despite that, there's a website and an online quiz to help you decide if you.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Short-Staffed Nursing Homes See Drop in Medicare Ratings

May 16, 2019 at 08:36 pm by Staff

. Look Up Data on Facilities in Your Area Click here for a list of local Central Florida and statewide facilities and how they compare in staffing. Source: KHN analysis on.... Read More
Business/Technology

The Other F Word: Feedback

May 16, 2019 at 08:24 pm by Staff

. By WENDY SELLERS, The HR Lady® Generally speaking, managers do a really bad job at telling people what we think about their performance and how they should do better. As m.... Read More
Business/Technology

Time for Self

May 16, 2019 at 08:19 pm by Staff

. By DOROTHY HARDEE, East Orlando Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Administrator The month of May, named for Greek goddess Maia, is a time for renewal, regrowth and a celebratio.... Read More
Business/Technology

Getting a Handle on One's Own Health

May 16, 2019 at 08:12 pm by Staff

eMindful recently announced its newest leader, Mary Pigatti, as Chief Executive Officer. The company offers evidence-based mindfulness programs that improve health outcomes.... Read More
Business/Technology

CyberSecurity for Dummies

May 16, 2019 at 08:06 pm by Staff

How to be prepared for the current and coming threats By BRETT JAFFEE To first properly posture and prepare for the existing and future Cybersecurity threats, you must.... Read More