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• In Utero Surgeries Have Life-Changing Results for Babies with Spina Bifida

  For an expectant mom whose unborn baby has spina bifida, the thought of a doctor doing delicate surgery in utero to repair the defect can be scary. But it’s also miraculous.

• Orlando Health Treats First Pediatric Patient using Proton Therapy

  ORLANDO, FL. (May 26, 2016) – When Zayne Burton’s parents, Lori and Chaz, heard the diagnosis that their 12-year-old son had a medullablastoma, a tumor of the brain and spine, they were in shock. Quickly, however, their focus turned to treating the curable cancer so their son could go on to live a healthy life. Their journey brought them to The Marjorie and Leonard Williams Center for Proton Therapy at UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health, which had just opened, becoming the first proton center in Central Florida to treat patients us-ing proton beams, a type of radiation therapy, to shrink tumors. Just weeks after his diagnosis and surgery to remove the tumor, Zayne, a 7th grader from Orlando, began proton therapy treatment at UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health, becoming the first pediatric patient treated in Central Florida with this revolutionary treatment option.

• Orlando Pride Players Surprise Pediatric Cancer Patient

  ORLANDO, FL. (July 11, 2016) – It was special day at Orlando Health as a pediatric cancer patient got a surprise visit from some of his soccer idols. Orlando Pride soccer players Aubrey Bledsoe (goalkeeper), Christina Burkenroad (forward), Jamia Fields (forward) and Dani Weatherholt (mid-fielder) dropped in at UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health to surprise 12-year old Zayne Burton who was completing his final round of proton therapy treatment. Zayne, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year, made history when he became the first pediatric patient to undergo proton therapy treatment here in Central Florida at the Center for Proton Therapy at Orlando Health. The players brought Zayne a signed Alex Morgan jersey and then helped him with the ceremonial ringing of the bell to celebrate completing his proton treatment.

• Statement on Passing of Arnold Palmer

  We are deeply saddened to hear reports that Arnold Palmer has passed away. Mr. Palmer lived an incredible life and accomplished so much on and off the golf course. He built a world-class medical center that has had a tremendous impact on the lives of children and families in this community for more than 27 years. As we wait for an official statement, our thoughts and prayers are with the Palmer family during this difficult time.

• Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Reacts to Passing of Arnold Palmer

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• Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Receive Top Hospital Awards

  Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national

• Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Receives Grant to Support Childhood Cancer Research

  The St. Baldrick’s Foundation awarded Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children with a $50,000 grant, which will help ensure that more

• Mass Casualty Incident Media Update - As of 9:25pm EDT

  An update on the shooting incident in downtown Orlando from Orlando Health.

• Arnold Palmer Hospital Named One of the Best Children’s Hospitals

  U.S. News & World Report Unveils 2016-17 Rankings