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Want to save a life today? How about three? You can do just that by donating blood.
It’s easy to overlook the importance of donating blood because most of us just don’t think about it until it applies to us. However when the unthinkable happens- an unexpected surgery, a cancer diagnosis, a premature baby is born- donated blood can make the difference between life and death. One out of every three people in the United States will need donated blood at some time in their lives. And for some, that time is now.
I’d like you to meet Ethan.
Ethan is 14 years old. In May of 2013, Ethan was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. After undergoing 14 rounds of chemotherapy treatment, he was cancer-free and ready to go back to life as a normal teenager. However, a few months later during a routine follow-up, doctors diagnosed Ethan with a blood disorder called myelodisplastic syndrome (MDS), which then progressed to acute myeloid leukemia (AML), likely an unwanted side effect of his previous chemotherapy. He underwent another round of chemotherapy treatment and a bone marrow transplant that required him to spend 67 consecutive days in the hospital. He made it home just in time to spend Christmas with his family. He’s looking forward to finishing his treatment so that he can go back to school, play video games with his friends and enjoy his favorite sports like soccer and baseball. -
Does your teen want a tattoo? Here’s another reason to say no.
Whether it’s their favorite sports team, a tribal symbol or pretty little butterfly, teens have varying reasons for wanting tattoos. They crave self-expression, a way to assert independence from their parents, and tangible means to demonstrate their belonging to a group. Tattoos are a very visible way of achieving all of those things.
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Ever wonder why you shouldn’t feed honey to your infant? Here’s why.
That’s a scary word, isn’t it? Even if you don’t know exactly what it means, you probably know that it isn’t good. It’s also the reason that we don’t feed honey to babies.
What is botulism?
Botulism is a rare but serious illness that is caused by a certain type of bacteria (primarily Clostridium botulinum) resulting in a progressive paralysis that can lead to respiratory failure and death. -
Does My Child Have ADHD?
Many families have opted for virtual education over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so parents have been able to observe their children in an academic setting. And some wonder if their children’s difficulty adapting to virtual learning may be because of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Pediatric Nutrition Services
Proper nutrition is a crucial part of recovery — and an important part of daily life. That’s why your health professionals at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children work hand-in-hand with your child and family to set kids up for success.
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Directions and Parking
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is located south of downtown Orlando on the main campus. Please refer to the map below for directions here as well as to our other downtown Orlando medical facilities.
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Hospital Amenities
Want to quickly pick up a card, gift or necessity for a loved one? Need to unwind with a fitness class or massage service? Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has you covered. From the small essentials to larger considerations, you have access to an array of services to make life easier during your time with us.
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Safe Start Swim Lessons
We’re proud to partner with the YMCA of Central Florida to educate parents on water safety for kids.
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Patient Academics
Spending time in the hospital can be an emotionally challenging experience for children. And extended or unplanned time away from school can create added stress. To help reduce that burden, we offer academic support through a certified teacher, who can provide assistance when a child or teen will miss school for more than three weeks.
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Preparing for Surgery
Surgery and hospitalization can be a very frightening experience for a child of any age. At Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, we have found that offering just the right amount of careful, honest preparation before admission can help your child cope more positively with these experiences.
