North Central Florida Local News

Understanding Loneliness In Older Adults -- And Tailoring A Solution

Mar 19, 2019 at 06:17 pm by Staff

. Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News For years, Dr. Linda Fried offered older patients who complained of being lonely what seemed to be sensible guidance. "Go out and find som.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

Marion County Ranks 52nd in Florida in RWJF Health Rankings

Mar 19, 2019 at 12:00 pm by Staff

. OCALA -- Marion County ranked 52nd out of Florida's 67 counties for overall health outcomes in the newly released 2019 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps tool released by.... Read More
Clinical

Osceola Regional Medical Center First in Osceola County to Offer Watchman Heart Implant

Mar 19, 2019 at 11:49 am by Staff

. Osceola Regional Medical Center is now the first and only hospital in Osceola County to offer cardiac patients an alternative to long-term blood thinner medication with the.... Read More
Business/Technology

Florida DOH in Orange County Addresses County Health Rankings

Mar 19, 2019 at 12:10 am by Staff

. ORLANDO --The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) recognizes the value in measuring health outcomes and today acknowledged the 2019 County Healt.... Read More
Feature Profiles

UCF College of Medicine's Dr. Sergio Salazar Bids Farewell on Match Day

Mar 18, 2019 at 02:03 am by Staff

. "Match Day is always an emotional time but it's more emotional for me than usual. I'm vested in these students - more than any other group I've had. And today I'm saying goo.... Read More
Clinical

Match Day 2019 Outcomes for Central Florida

Mar 17, 2019 at 02:52 am by Staff

. Central Florida saw both an historic and fruitful 2019 Match Day as The Nemours Pediatrics Residency Program revealed its inaugural class of 12 residents and the University.... Read More
Business/Technology

It's Match Day!!

Mar 14, 2019 at 11:16 pm by Staff

. Good luck to our University of Central Florida College of Medicine students
Business/Technology

Administrative Defense Coverage and/or Administrative Proceedings Defense Coverage

Mar 14, 2019 at 10:41 pm by Staff

By MICHAEL R. LOWE, Esq. Welcome Addition or Necessary "Evil"? While most healthcare facilities, group practices, physicians and medical providers have medical malprac.... Read More
Feature Profiles

Body Contouring Can be a Vital Component After Weight Loss

Mar 14, 2019 at 10:34 pm by Staff

Body contouring can be a vital component after weight loss It is no secret that most Americans need to lose some weight. In fact, more than two-thirds of Americans over.... Read More
Business/Technology

Spring has Sprung. Eat Responsibly, My Friend

Mar 14, 2019 at 10:22 pm by Staff

. From East Orlando Chamber of Commerce Spring is around the corner with its vibrant seasonal colors. Inquiring minds want to know if spring has sprung in your diet? March i.... Read More
Grand Rounds

AdventHealth Brings Only Inpatient Hospital to Winter Garden

Mar 14, 2019 at 05:18 pm by Staff

. Leaders and community members came together today to break ground on a 100-bed inpatient pavilion at AdventHealth Winter Garden -- the only inpatient facility to serve.... Read More
Grand Rounds

Lake Wales Medical Group Joins Heart of Florida Physician Group

Mar 14, 2019 at 04:41 pm by Staff

. As of March 11, 2019, Lake Wales Medical Group has joined Heart of Florida Physician Group to increase access to quality healthcare providers throughout Polk County. ..... Read More
Clinical

Rabies Alert issued for Winter Park in Orange County, near Formosa Ave. and Biscayne Drive

Mar 14, 2019 at 03:55 pm by Staff

. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is issuing a rabies alert for an area in Winter Park, Florida, near Formosa Avenue and Biscayne Drive. . The alert is i.... Read More
Business/Technology

DEA Warns of Alarming Increase of Scam Calls Including Healthcare Providers

Mar 14, 2019 at 02:19 am by Staff

. WASHINGTON - The Drug Enforcement Administration urges its DEA-registered practitioners and members of the public to be cautious of telephone calls from criminals posing.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

AdventHealth is Revved Up and Ready to Provide Health Care Services at Sebring International Raceway

Mar 12, 2019 at 11:44 pm by Staff

. The newly renovated Midway medical center opens Wednesday to provide health care services to drivers, crews and fans during SuperSebring weekend. . Sebring - As the O.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

Ocala Regional Medical Center Offers Higher Level of Stroke Care than Primary Stroke Centers

Mar 12, 2019 at 10:37 pm by Staff

. Ocala Regional Medical Center now offers a higher level of care for complex stroke cases and becomes the first and only Comprehensive Stroke Center in Marion County. Why I.... Read More
North Central Florida Local News

Leesburg Regional Medical Center Now Offers the Newest Technology Available to Detect Breast Cancer

Mar 12, 2019 at 09:54 pm by Staff

Mammograms just got more comfortable at Leesburg Regional Medical Center (LRMC). GE Healthcare has collaborated with LRMC to bring the next generation in 3-D mammography techn.... Read More
Clinical

'Medieval' Diseases Flare As Unsanitary Living Conditions Proliferate

Mar 12, 2019 at 09:12 pm by Staff

  Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News Photos by Heidi de Marco Jennifer Millar keeps trash bags and hand sanitizer near her tent, and she regularly pours water mixed with.... Read More
Business/Technology

Health Insurance Industry Slow to Adopt Prior Authorization Reforms

Mar 12, 2019 at 12:30 pm by Staff

After a year of foot-dragging and opposition, insurers must make improvements to prevent patient harm Waiting for health plans to authorize necessary medical treatment is haz.... Read More
Orlando Regulatory

As Hospitals Post Price Lists, Consumers Are Asked To Check Up On Them

Mar 12, 2019 at 02:18 am by Staff

.   Steven Findlay, Kaiser Health News With much fanfare, federal officials required hospitals nationwide this year to post their "list" prices online. But it's not ye.... Read More