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• How to Talk to Children When a Loved One Is Seriously Ill

  If your family is dealing with the death or serious illness of a loved one, take some time to consider how your children are handling it — and what you can do to help them navigate this confusing, and possibly frightening, time. Children can absorb a great deal, and often imagine the situation to be worse than it is, with studies showing that even preschoolers can be significantly affected. Although discussing a loss with your child won’t make it less painful, you can certainly offer significant support and teach healthy coping skills they will need as they process things. 

• Crohn’s and Colitis Virtual Support Group

  Please join us for a virtual support group for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Patients ages 13 and older are welcome to attend, along with family members and caregivers. Sessions will help patients cope with living with a chronic gastrointestinal illness by providing educational information, mental health support, nutrition counseling and more.

• Make-A-Wish Foundation 2015 Walk for Wishes

  Come out and join Dr. Shoba Srikantan, from our APH Critical Care team, who will be walking to support children.

• Is It Croup or Whooping Cough?

  It can be frightening to hear your child coughing or struggling to breathe. Both croup and whooping cough can cause these symptoms, but one of these childhood illnesses is much more serious than the other. Determining the cause can be confusing, and waiting too long to seek medical care can cause additional complications.

• When Healthy Eating Isn't Enough for Severely Obese Teenagers

  As the obesity epidemic in the United States continues to rise, a small number of teenagers are finding that traditional methods of weight loss just won’t cut it. For those adolescents with severe obesity, weight loss surgery — or bariatric surgery — may be an option. While healthy eating and exercise are recommended first when trying to lose weight, this surgery could be a life-changing (or even life-saving) choice for some obese teens.

• Is It Grief or Depression? How to Tell the Difference

  Grief is a common, expected experience as a child or teenager processes difficult life circumstances. Depression, however, is a mood disorder that can be prolonged and serious. Because depression left untreated can be harmful and lead to suicidal or other risky behaviors, recognizing the difference between the two is vital.

• 20th Annual CMAA Golf Tournament Is Here!

  Enjoy a day of golf for a good cause.

• Orlando Health & Orlando City SC Announce Historic Agreement

  Orlando Health will continue their affiliation with Orlando City Soccer Club.

• A Study of the Drugs Selumetinib vs. Carboplatin and Vincristine in Patients With Low-Grade Glioma

  A Phase 3 Randomized Non-Inferiority Study of Carboplatin and Vincristine Versus Selumetinib (NSC# 748727) in Newly Diagnosed or Previously Untreated Low-Grade Glioma (LGG) Not Associated With BRAFV600E Mutations or Systemic Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

• Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Program

  Bleeding and clotting disorders require unique and specialized care. We work closely with you to provide an individualized treatment plan based on your child’s needs.