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Living with Gastroparesis: Step into one patient's shoes as she lives with a chronic illness

I’m 18 years old, and I have a disease known as Gastroparesis, which means that my digestive tract is paralyzed and unable to digest food. I have been managing this disease for about 3 years and while I do sometimes have to stay in the hospital, I have learned how to take care of many of my medical needs at home. Stay tuned throughout the day for more pictures of me as I manage my daily routine.

How to help kids at every age through the back-to-school transition

Reality has hit- school is back in session. This can be both an exciting and welcomed time for parents and children yet also a time of stress and, if we are honest, panic and confusion, too.

What is a Level One Trauma Center and why does it matter to your family?

Level One Trauma Center criteria vary somewhat from state to state, but commonly include these elements, according to the American Trauma Society:

What difference can a social worker make in your child's hospital stay?

Valerie Dorsainvil, LCSW has been a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Social Worker at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies since 2016. Here, she answers some questions about what that means for the families of patients going through long-term treatments at the hospitals. 

8 things you probably don't know about children with autism

As we highlight Autism Awareness Month this April, we want to bring increased understanding to the top 8 myths still surrounding an autism diagnosis.

How to Keep Your Kids Hydrated in the Summer Heat

Teens are juuling at school and parents are clueless about it

Have you heard your teen mention “juuling” or something called a “Juul”? Perhaps you thought it was some new slang term your

Join Us in Supporting #ChildrensHospitalsWeek

To celebrate the amazing things being done at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, we’re inviting you to join us March 5-11 in celebrating #ChildrensHospitalsWeek.

How to Safely Travel with Kids During COVID-19

  The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many parents with questions about how to safely travel for the holidays with their

Parents Urged To Keep Following SIDS Guidelines

Pediatricians are urging parents to continue following CDC guidelines to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome after a recent study grabbed headlines that incorrectly suggested the cause of SIDS had been discovered.