Grand Rounds

Gastro Health Expands Footprint in Central Florida

Sep 01, 2021 at 08:52 pm by pj

Two acquisitions increase presence to 19 locations   Gastro Health, a national leading medical group specializing in digestive and liver health, is expanding their pres.... Read More

Brevard Hospital Group Announces Minimum Wage Increase

Sep 01, 2021 at 06:55 pm by pj

Brevard-based hospital group Health First announced this week an increase of its associate minimum wage to $15 per hour across the system.    Health Firs.... Read More

AdventHealth Central Florida Moves to Red Status

Aug 31, 2021 at 04:35 pm by pj

  Effective Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, facilities in AdventHealth’s Central Florida division transitioned to “Red Status,” which will allow for addition.... Read More

Axiom Bank to Help “Stock The Shelves” for Second Harvest Food Bank

Aug 30, 2021 at 04:00 pm by pj

Axiom Bank, N.A. is inviting customers and the community to support its on-going hunger relief efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic. On Fri., Sept. 3, the bank will kick off a.... Read More

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Reaches 200th Stroke-prevention Device Implant

Aug 30, 2021 at 11:19 am by pj

  Cardiologists at Orlando Health ORMC mark milestone for WATCHMAN implant to reduce risk of stroke for patients with atrial fibrillation.   Orlando – The A.... Read More

AdventHealth to hold Career Expo on Sept. 14-15  at Daytona International Speedway 

Aug 30, 2021 at 01:58 am by pj

Qualified candidates will receive job offers on-site.      DAYTONA BEACH — AdventHealth invites those seeki.... Read More

St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care Renewed As Level Five Partner of We Honor Veterans

Aug 30, 2021 at 01:51 am by pj

    TITUSVILLE – St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care is proud to announce it has been renewed as a Level Five Partner with We Honor Veteran.... Read More

How Can Adults Help Children Who Have Lost a Loved One?

Aug 30, 2021 at 01:47 am by pj

    Tavares – When someone loses a loved one, the person can experience a variety of intense feelings. The emotions can be consuming and even overwhelming to.... Read More

Pandemic Intensifies Growing Mental Health Crisis for Teens as National Suicide Prevention Month Begins

Aug 28, 2021 at 06:53 pm by pj

According to a just released study by Mental Health America 54% of 11–17-year-olds reported frequent suicidal thoughts or self-harm in the previous two weeks, the highes.... Read More

Marion County DOH Opens Site for Covid Boosters

Aug 25, 2021 at 05:38 pm by pj

OCALA —The Department of Health in Marion County is taking appointments to give third Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 shots to immunocompromised Marion County residents.... Read More

AdventHealth Central Florida Division COVID-19 update: Aug. 24, 2021

Aug 24, 2021 at 07:12 pm by pj

    Growth of new COVID-19 cases at hospitals in AdventHealth’s Central Florida Division appear to be leveling off, but continue to be at the highest levels.... Read More

Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital, Under Orlando Health Ownership, Announces One-year Anniversary Milestones  

Aug 24, 2021 at 07:07 pm by pj

  Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital is announcing several, major milestones that were implemented over the last year to enhance patient care, increase eff.... Read More

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Limbitless Solutions, Creator of Unique Bionic Arms for Children, Launch Clinical Trial

Aug 24, 2021 at 12:07 pm by pj

Limbitless Solutions (LSI) and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children are launching a national study to evaluate the effectiveness of video game-based training aim.... Read More

Due to Covid-Induced Oxygen Supply Shortage, City of Orlando Asks for Reduced Water Consumption

Aug 20, 2021 at 03:42 pm by pj

Due to the high demand for oxygen to treat seriously ill Covid patients in area hospitals, the City of Orlando has asked residents to reduce use of water for a few weeks. Oxy.... Read More

Rabies Alert Issued for East Orange County

Aug 19, 2021 at 05:10 pm by pj

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County has issued a rabies alert for east Orlando near Dean Road and the Econlockhatchee River. This rabies alert is for 60 days and.... Read More

Accel Research Sites Hits COVID Trial Milestone, Continues Evolution  

Aug 16, 2021 at 12:53 pm by pj

    DeLand — As COVID-19 continues to evolve, a research network that supported the fight against it.... Read More

Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert For Lake Howell

Aug 16, 2021 at 12:47 pm by pj

Sanford - The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Howell. This is in res.... Read More

Testing and Vaccination Opportunities Increase in Marion County

Aug 16, 2021 at 08:18 am by pj

  OCALA — COVID-19 testing and vaccination opportunities have increased in Marion County, thanks to partnerships among the Department of Health, Marion County.... Read More

OMNI Healthcare Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic Open for Walk-ins; All OMNI Offices Now Administering Coronavirus Booster Vaccines 

Aug 13, 2021 at 04:34 pm by pj

  MELBOURNE - OMNI Healthcare is accepting walk-ins for the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine and Booster shots at its mass vaccination clinic located on the second flo.... Read More

PROVEN Partners With CheckMyTest to Enable Electronic COVID-19 Test Status Verification for Home and Travel

Aug 12, 2021 at 05:15 pm by pj

    CLEARWATER - PROVEN, a digital health verification platform that enables the portable, transparent, and real-time delivery of COVID-19 testing results, has ann.... Read More