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  • Pediatric Hepatology Clinic

    In conjunction with a pediatric hepatologist, this clinic provides coordination and management of liver disorders.

  • Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program

    Our partnership with the Orlando Health Cancer Institute means we offer children all the services of a top-rated cancer center at a trusted pediatric hospital.

  • An extra dose of hope

    Most people never think about hospitals. I’ll admit that I never paid much attention either until I started working here several years ago. Very quickly, I began to realize what a special place Arnold Palmer Hospital truly is. Seeing all of the children who come here for treatment brings two emotions to the surface. The first is uncertainty because I can’t imagine my daughter getting sick. I get scared when I think about her tiny little body having to fight off serious illness or undergoing surgery.

  • Savannah Ratay DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC

    Savannah Ratay is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with The Heart Center at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She specializes in pediatric acute care, and her expertise includes:

  • When Your Child’s Nosebleed Is Serious

    Seeing your child with a nosebleed can be scary, but try to remain calm. Most nosebleeds look much worse than they really are and can be treated at home.

  • September is childhood cancer awareness month

    You probably won’t finish reading this post.

  • A Dirty Baby is a Healthy Baby!

    Chuckles aside, there is really some very important science here. The “hygiene hypothesis” suggests that:

  • What is a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)?

    If you’ve ever felt a little confused about what exactly midwives do, or how they’re different than other healthcare professionals, don’t worry! Between physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and certified nurse-midwives, there’s a lot to keep straight.

  • What is hand, foot, and mouth disease?

    If you’re the parent of small children, odds are you’ll become familiar with hand, foot, and mouth disease at some point. It’s fairly common, but not nearly as serious as its name might suggest.

    What is Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?

    Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a viral illness that can affect anyone, but is most commonly seen in children under 5 years old. Along with the usual symptoms of a virus- fever, irritability and lack of appetite- children often develop small blisters or red spots on the palms of their hands and soles of their feet. Blisters may also be found in the webs between fingers and toes, or on the buttocks, and can resemble chickenpox. Children also will develop small, painful ulcers in their mouth and on their tongue.

  • Lourdes E. Quintana, MS