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  • Summer Safety Checklist for Children

    Summer is the perfect season to get children into the great outdoors. But even on overcast days, applying sunscreen is a must. Sunburns can cause pain, irritation, blisters and even flu-like symptoms — not to mention potentially more serious conditions down the road. Before hitting the beach or bike trail, look for sunscreen that is 30 SPF or higher and has a high percentage of zinc oxide. If your kids will be wading, swimming or sweating, you’ll also want to purchase sunscreen that is water resistant.

  • The Flu Shot: Your Best Chance Against Influenza, Despite Skepticism

    When a child gets the flu, they’re not only sick in bed for a week or more, but the illness also can have serious or life-threatening consequences. During the 2018-2019 season, 138 children died after contracting the flu. Despite the consensus of the medical community, a national survey by Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children found that a shocking number of parents still are skeptical about the safety and effectiveness of the flu shot.

  • Krisann R. Draves, APRN

    Krisann Draves is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She currently oversees the newborn nursey at the Parrish medical center by improving newborn care. With more than 20 years of nursing experience, she specializes in acute pediatric care, helping patients in emergency situations, as well as long-term well care. Her areas of expertise include:

  • Luis E. Bello-Espinosa, MD, FAAN, FAES

    Luis E. Bello-Espinosa, MD Diplomate, ABPN, ACNS, FAES, is a pediatric neurologist with the Orlando Health Children's Neuroscience Institute. His area of interest is epilepsy.

  • Luis Antonio Faverio, MD

    Luis Faverio, MD, is co-director of the Cystic Fibrosis Center at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine where he has practiced since 2011.

  • Lisa K. Christensen, MD

    Lisa Christensen, MD

  • Madison Jetvig, PA-C

    Madison Jetvig is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) with Orlando Health Children's Neuroscience Institute Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, supported by the Leon Pediatric Neuroscience Fund. She evaluates and treats young patients with craniofacial disorders, first assists in surgery and also has expertise with:

  • Melissa Gies, APRN

    Melissa is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) on the pediatric orthopedic surgery team with the Center for Orthopedics at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She has a passion for caring for young patients and has experience in:

  • Irissa Wilson Rosario, MD

    Dr. Irissa Rosario is a board-certified pediatrician at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. As a hospitalist, she sees pediatric patients in the hospital and coordinates their care with specialty physicians. Dr. Rosario’s expertise includes:

  • Ingrid Cristian, MD

    Ingrid Cristian, MD, is a clinical geneticist at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She is board certified in medical biochemical genetics (metabolic), clinical genetics and pediatrics.