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Trampolines aren't just fun and games

“Watch this!” cries your youngest child, as his older sibling bounces him high into the air on the backyard trampoline. Your child is all giggles and smiles as he quickly flies into the air and lands with a big bounce on the trampoline’s giving surface. Your child bounces a few more times, until he finally comes to a stop. What may seem like all fun and games at the time, can quickly take a turn for the worse when someone gets hurt.

Pediatric Specialty Talk Series

Connect virtually with pediatricians and specialists from Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children to discuss important and relevant topics concerning children. This monthly series allows participants the opportunity to meet expert pediatric specialists; learn about new services, procedures and treatment options available; and ask questions.

Sue Ann J. Francisco, MD

SueAnn J. Francisco, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician in practice with Orlando Health Physician Associates. Dr. Francisco specializes in providing comprehensive care – from the assessment of childhood development to the treatment of common and complex illnesses – for newborns, children and adolescents.

After earning her bachelor of science in biology at University of Central Florida in Orlando, Dr. Francisco earned her medical degree from the Davao Medical School Foundation, Philippines, where she ranked in the top five in her class. She completed her pediatric residency at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

Dr. Francisco’s previous experience includes practicing as a pediatrician with All About Kids Pediatrics for six years and with First Choice Pediatrics for three years. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Outside of the office, she enjoys sightseeing with her family, reading and music.

How to make healthier choices at a fast food restaurant

When you are hungry and on the run, sometimes picking up fast food is the most convenient option. For kids and parents alike, fast food is quick and tasty, but it can be loaded with unwanted fat, calories, sodium, and sugar. Fast food menus can be tricky to decode, especially for the inexperienced. Finding a healthy and well-balanced meal at a fast food restaurant can be challenging, but with the right tools it can be done.

Living with Illness, Giving Back to Others

Walking the halls of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, it’s not uncommon to come across the familiar faces of patients who are routinely admitted. Dayna Chavarria is one of those patients.                              

The real problem with hunger all around us

When we think of the word hunger, we imagine children who are thin and starving or of the feeling in our stomachs right before we have a meal. You might be shocked to learn, however, that one out of every seven Americans suffers from food insecurity. They do not know when they will have their next meal or where it will come from- some may even go to sleep without a warm meal.

Get to Know Dr Xiomara Santos

It’s not very often that we have time to get to know the doctors who take care of us. They’re busy, and we’re focused on whatever issue has brought us to them as a patient. But sometimes it’s helpful to be reminded that the doctors who take care of us are people just like us, and it’s fun to get to know them on a more personal level.

Room Sharing vs. Bed Sharing

The differences between these two sleeping arrangements can mean life or death for your baby. Dr. Rachel Prete, Pediatrician at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children answers questions about the differences of each, their pros and cons and tips for new parents considering each approach.