Clinical

Early Detection Could Help Mitigate Looming Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Epidemic

May 30, 2019 at 08:28 pm by Staff

. By GUY NEFF, MD, MBA Fatty liver disease is a silent epidemic, affecting millions of Americans and imposing significant financial burden on the U.S. healthcare system. No.... Read More
Clinical

The Promise and Dangers of Stem Cell Therapy

May 30, 2019 at 07:45 pm by Staff

. By QUINTIN L. GUNN SR. Stem Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine is a very exciting and emerging field of medical science for patients. It provides an alternative option t.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

Analysis: A Health Care Overhaul Could Kill 2 Million Jobs, And That's OK

May 28, 2019 at 08:58 pm by Staff

. Elisabeth Rosenthal, Kaiser Health News As calls for radical health reform grow louder, many on the right, in the center and in the health care industry are arguing that pro.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Orlando Medical News Welcomes New Intern

May 28, 2019 at 08:32 pm by Staff

Orlando Medical News is proud to announce Jennifer Cerna as this summer's intern. She will be assisting us in all facets of publishing and social media. We encourage everyone.... Read More
Grand Rounds

I Love Lungs Awards

May 28, 2019 at 08:07 pm by Staff

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Business/Technology

Healthcare Hiring Event in Winter Garden

May 28, 2019 at 07:42 pm by Staff

. Community Health Centers, Inc. is hosting a hiring event for various positions in the healthcare field on Saturday, June 1st from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at 13275 W. Colo.... Read More
Grand Rounds

SCMS Awards Annual Scholarships

May 27, 2019 at 11:11 pm by Staff

. SCMS members and guests met at Café Murano's in Altamonte Springs May 21, to socialize, introduce potential new members and award annual scholarships to deserving high s.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Two Area HCA Hospitals Receive 'A' Grades for Patient Safety

May 27, 2019 at 01:29 am by Staff

.. Two area HCA North Florida Division hospitals - Osceola Regional Medical Center and Central Florida Regional Hospital - were awarded 'A' grades from The Leapfrog Group's Sp.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Sen. Alexander Releases Bipartisan Plan To Lower Health Costs, End Surprise Bills

May 23, 2019 at 08:59 pm by Staff

  Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News In a year already marked by a wide variety of congressional health care legislation, Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Patty Murray.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

Are Surprises Ahead For Legislation To Curb Surprise Medical Bills?

May 23, 2019 at 08:45 pm by Staff

  Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News Surprise medical bills -- those unexpected and often pricey bills patients face when they get care from a doctor or hospital that isn.... Read More
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