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Arnold Palmer Hospital & Winnie Palmer Hospital Receive National Hospital Designations
Orlando, FL (December 7, 2017) – Orlando Health’s women and children’s facilities have been named Top Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital watchdog organization. Fewer than six percent of U.S. hospitals achieve this prestigious recognition.
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Hospitals Honored with National Distinction for Patient Care
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, South Seminole Hospital Earn 2015 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award
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New Affordable Care Act tools and payment models deliver $372 million in savings, improve care
We all have a stake in improving the quality of care we receive, while spending our dollars more wisely.
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3-Year-Old with Sickle Cell Disease Finds Miracle Close to Home
Julian Jarvis has been in danger since the day he was born. Diagnosed with sickle cell disease, he faced a life overshadowed by constant pain, isolation, hospital visits and the potential of life-threatening strokes.
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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.
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Cardiac Experts from Arnold Palmer Hospital to Present at Nation's Largest Pediatric Cardiology Conference
This year, an international group of more than 80 medical experts will gather in Orlando, Fla., for the nation’s largest pediatric cardiology
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4th Annual Walk For Winnie Exceeds Expectations
September 29th marked the 4th annual Walk For Winnie, which was again an outstanding success. Presented by Panera Breadâ and hosted at SeaWorldâ Orlando, more than $145,000 was raised through online fundraising, exceeding this year’s goal. 2,500 people participated in the event including many past Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) graduates and their families, nurses and doctors.
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Orlando Health Brings Life-Changing Heart Procedure Straight to Premature Patients’ Rooms
Orlando, FL (August 15, 2023) – Orlando Health has introduced an innovative and more efficient way to perform a minimally invasive procedure for babies with a specific congenital heart defect. Traditionally, the procedure to close the patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) has been done at the cardiac catheterization lab at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, however the clinical team is now performing the operation directly in patients’ rooms in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
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Orlando Health Receives “Best Children’s Hospital” Designation in 4 Specialties
Orlando, FL (June 21, 2023) – Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies have been recognized as Best Children’s Hospitals for 2023-2024 by U.S. News & World Report. Now in its 17th year, the rankings assist parents of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses and their doctors in choosing the right hospital for them.
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Help! My child can’t swallow pills (but needs to)
It seems like a no-brainer; just pop the pill in your mouth and swallow. It’s easy to forget, though, that swallowing a pill is something that has to be learned. It may feel normal and natural to us grown-ups, but it’s not normal or natural for kids. For children that need to take medications, either for an unexpected illness or a long-term problem, this seemingly small issue can produce a lot of anxiety, making it a really big issue. If you’ve ever sat on your kitchen floor with a screaming kid saying, “I cant, I can’t. I can’t do it!” you know what I mean.
