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  • See Emily's open-heart surgery as it happens

    We followed 3 year old Emily Stone through heart surgery to repair a heart defect called tricuspid atresia, meaning her heart only has one chamber. We captured her surgery through Instagram as it happened, posting updates and pictures every few minutes so that her story could be followed in real time. Below are the photos and a timeline of events throughout the surgery. Emily's surgery was successful and we wish her the best as she gets back to being a normal little girl again.

  • Orlando Health Receives “Best Children’s Hospital” Designation in 4 Specialties

    Orlando, FL (June 21, 2023) – Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies have been recognized as Best Children’s Hospitals for 2023-2024 by U.S. News & World Report. Now in its 17th year, the rankings assist parents of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses and their doctors in choosing the right hospital for them.

  • Pediatric Specialties

    We offer a full range of services and specialties to meet the needs of children, from infancy through adulthood.

  • Patients & Visitors

    Information and resources for patients, parents and visitors of Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

  • Music Therapy

    Music is a universal language that can offer healing effects. In fact, music therapy is a research-based profession that benefits the emotional, social, psychological and physical needs of hospitalized patients. Music can help kids manage stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory and improve communication while promoting general wellness and healing.

  • Heater / Cooler Device Information

    For patients or parents who have questions about the heater/cooler device used during open-heart surgery, please call our help line at 321.843.7200 or visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website for more information.

  • Children's Services and Community Engagement

    Hospitalization can be a frightening experience for a child and a challenging event for a family. For this reason, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children offers services designed to support the “whole child” — body, mind and spirit — by addressing each patient’s emotional, developmental, social and educational needs.

  • Child Life Program

    Every single child is unique. And, when facing a medical experience, every child and their family will have different needs. Our Child Life Program is dedicated to helping each child have the best healthcare experience possible through education, play and personalized support.

  • Akash Pandey, MD

    Dr. Akash Pandey is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist and nutrition specialist with the Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. He has been a pillar of the Central Florida medical community since 2016, and his dedication extends beyond pediatric gastroenterology to include a passionate focus on neonatal and pediatric nutrition.