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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.

How to Keep Your Kids Hydrated in the Summer Heat

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.

How to Make Sure the Toys You Buy Are Safe

Although the winter holidays are a major time for buying children’s toys, the truth is, we buy toys year round. We buy for birthdays—whether for our own children, relatives or our children’s friends. We buy gifts to celebrate achievements, like preschool graduation, or to encourage a skill or interest. We even stock up on toys based on the season, such as buying beach toys and sidewalk chalk in the spring.

Concussions on the playground. What’s a parent to do?

Our multidisciplinary team of sports medicine clinicians works quickly to diagnose concussions and provide a personalized treatment plan for patients of all ages. 

How do I choose the right formula for my baby?

While breast milk is the ideal source of nutrition for babies, there are many occasions when breastfeeding isn’t possible or preferable, and formula can provide an alternative source of nutrition to ensure baby’s healthy growth. If you’ve walked down the aisle of your supermarket and perused all of the different formula options, though, you know it can be quite overwhelming. There’s one for digestive health, one for brain growth, and one for fussiness and gas as well as soy, organic, and non-GMO varieties- the list goes on and on!

A little bit of fabric equals a lot of love: a pillowcase makes the hospital feel like home

Written by Nora Elkins, customer service specialist.

Learning disabilities: what are they and what can we do about them?

The term “learning disability” is thrown around pretty loosely these days, yet it’s hard for most of us to come up with an accurate definition of what is actually meant by those words. It’s important for parents to have some idea, though, of what learning disabilities are and what can be done about them. This knowledge will equip you to recognize a problem and get the appropriate help in a timely manner if your child does suffer from a learning disability. 

Teen battles rare condition and copes with art, mother becomes advocate to build awareness

See how this family learns to live with pulmonary hypertension and how they are helping others.

Why I am inspired to be a part of the Orlando Health family: Lindsay's story

This story is written by Lindsay Wiseman, Digital Communications Intern at Arnold Palmer Hospital.