New Physician Collaboration Aims to Accelerate Behavioral Health Integration

Oct 13, 2020 at 11:36 am by pj

Responding to limited access to mental health care in a time of acute psychological distress and trauma, a new physician collaboration has formed to promote the integrati.... Read More

Mental Health Association of Central Florida Appoints Marni Stahlman as New President/CEO

Oct 12, 2020 at 04:57 pm by pj

  The Mental Health Association of Central Florida, providing mental health services, support and information to Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, & Lake.... Read More

Physician's Society of Central Florida Foundation Sip. Savor. Support.

Oct 12, 2020 at 04:27 pm by pj

  Sip. Savor. Support.  .... Read More

Drawing Inspiration at an Early Age: Nemours’ Dr. Margaret Baldwin revels in helping kids be kids

Oct 12, 2020 at 01:26 am by pj

    Most people probably recall very few memories of being two years old, let alone making a major career decision at that age. But pediatric orthopedic surgeon Ma.... Read More

Bring Our Children Home

Oct 12, 2020 at 12:25 am by pj

    By JAN EDWARDS   Last month we talked about the realities of Human Trafficking right here in Central Florida. As shocking as it is, Florida is ranked 3r.... Read More

Orlando Health Announces New Liver/Pancreatic Surgeon

Oct 11, 2020 at 06:49 pm by pj

  Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center is adding a new liver and pancreatic surgeon to its roster of cancer specialists at the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center. Emilio.... Read More

CMS Takes Action to Protect Integrity of COVID-19 Testing

Oct 11, 2020 at 06:01 pm by pj

Agency issues cease and desist letters to laboratories testing without appropriate certification The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking every action.... Read More

Stigma Against D.O.s had Been Dissipating Until Trump’s Doctor Took the Spotlight

Oct 11, 2020 at 05:47 pm by pj

  By Lauren Weber, Kaiser Health News Dr. Katherine Pannel was initially thrilled to see President Donald Trump’s physician is a doctor of osteopathic medici.... Read More

Lifetime Experiences Help Older Adults Build Resilience to Pandemic Trauma

Oct 11, 2020 at 05:01 pm by pj

  By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News Older adults are especially vulnerable physically during the coronavirus pandemic. But they’re also notably resilient.... Read More

Distrusting Trump, States Plan to Vet COVID Vaccines Themselves. Bad Idea, Say Experts.

Oct 11, 2020 at 04:14 pm by pj

  By JoNel Aleccia and Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News As trust in the Food and Drug Administration wavers, several states have vowed to conduct independen.... Read More

Rob Deininger Named President and CEO of AdventHealth Orlando

Oct 10, 2020 at 11:02 am by pj

  Deininger will provide leadership for AdventHealth Orlando, AdventHealth for Women and AdventHealth for Children.   AdventHealth has named Rob Deininger preside.... Read More

COVID Testing, LLC, Announces Second Location in The Villages 

Oct 09, 2020 at 12:45 pm by pj

  ORLANDO – 10/02/2020:   COVID Testing, LLC has opened their 2nd Rapid Testing Center located at The Villages.    “We are committe.... Read More

HIPAA Audits: A Five Step Survival Guide for Healthcare Providers

Oct 08, 2020 at 06:38 pm by pj

  By JEFF RAMOS and LEAM DEGNAN   If you ask any health IT security professional today about what keeps them up at night, a full-scale data breach is probably at.... Read More

Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Healthcare

Oct 08, 2020 at 11:40 am by pj

By Dr. Debra Andree, President & CEO at Community Health Centers, Inc.   While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has always been an important initiative for all.... Read More

AdventHealth Breaks Ground on ER, Health Park in Clermont Area 

Oct 07, 2020 at 06:15 pm by pj

  AdventHealth has broken ground on an innovative health care complex that will bring much-needed medical services to Clermont and south Lake County.   Loc.... Read More

AMA Announces New CPT Codes for Multi-virus Tests to Detect COVID-19 and Flu  

Oct 07, 2020 at 10:02 am by pj

CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) has published an update to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set that includes new code addit.... Read More

Dr. Sam Atallah Selected for Study with New Robot in Emerging Field of Endoluminal Surgery 

Oct 06, 2020 at 09:03 pm by pj

     With expansions, new physicians and new locations -- Digestive and Liver Center of Florida will not be slowing down anytime soon. Colorectal Surgeon .... Read More

Samaritan Village to Hold Fundraiser to Continue Serving Adult Survivors of Sex Trafficking

Oct 06, 2020 at 07:00 pm by pj

Orlando-based Samaritan Village, a safe home and therapeutic program for adult survivors of sex exploitation, is holding its first-ever virtual fundraiser on October 15th.... Read More

Orlando Health Earns 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition

Oct 06, 2020 at 02:30 pm by pj

  Orlando Health, a not-for-profit healthcare organization that serves the southeastern United States, has again earned a prestigious .... Read More

EOCC: The Great Debate over Minimum Wage & the Impact on Small Business 

Oct 06, 2020 at 11:53 am by pj

  By DOROTHY HARDEE   For years, there has been a national debate over whether to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour and in November, Floridians wil.... Read More