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• Helping your kids deal with FCAT stress

  About ten years ago, I had the pleasure of working as a counselor at an Orange County public elementary school. The kids were great, and I really enjoyed counseling them and trying to help them through different challenges that they faced. Throughout my time there, I noticed how much things had changed since I was in elementary school. One of the biggest changes I felt was that it seemed that “Spring Fever” had been replaced with “FCAT Fever”.

• Myles for Brody, Walking for NICU Babies

  On September 17, 2016, Brody Myles Santiago was born after just 23-weeks of gestation. Born at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, weighing 1 lb., 2 oz., and only 12 inches in length, Brody was given a 5 percent chance of survival. He spent 148 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) before graduating and heading home. 

• How to help your child achieve their New Years goal for good health

  This is a perfect time to evaluate your previous New Year’s health goals and make sure you and your family stay on track. Many families have goals such as eating dinner together, grocery shopping as a family, focusing on eating more vegetables, or going for nightly walks after dinner. Surprisingly, many kids also have their own goals they would like to accomplish. Supporting and encouraging your child while they tackle their goal is a great way to make sure they succeed. 

• Clinic for Young Women with Bleeding Disorders

  The Bleeding Disorders Clinic was created to serve the special needs of young women with disorders that affect blood clotting. As Central Florida’s only practice dedicated exclusively to pediatric and adolescent gynecology, coupled with specialists in hematology-oncology, we offer a unique combination of expert care with guidance and support.

• Newborn Services

  We offer an array of newborn services including screenings and education classes to help new parents make a smooth transition into parenthood.

• Patients & Visitors

  Information and resources for patients, parents and visitors of Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

• What does health care reform mean for kids?

  Just those three little words - health care reform - have the potential to give me a headache. That’s not because of my personal political views one way or the other, but because of the ongoing debate that continues to rage in the public forum. The sensational news headlines, the talking heads on television, the doomsday predictions: it’s simply too much. I don’t want to argue or hear others argue about it.

• Pediatric Hematology

  We offer a wide spectrum of care for children with blood disorders.

• Pediatric Oncology

  The Haley Center for Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders provides specialized care for children with various forms of cancer.

• Oncofertility Program

  Many pediatric cancer survivors wish to start families and have children of their own one day. But some cancer treatments can affect a child's fertility (ability to have future children). This is why it is important to think about your child's fertility before cancer treatment starts.