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Sensory carts at Arnold Palmer Hospital help reduce stimulation for children on the autism spectrum.

For any child, a visit to the Emergency Department (ED) can bring on a sudden increase in anxiety. However, for a patient on the autism spectrum, the

Orlando Pride Players Surprise Pediatric Cancer Patient

ORLANDO, FL. (July 11, 2016) – It was special day at Orlando Health as a pediatric cancer patient got a surprise visit from some of his soccer idols. Orlando Pride soccer players Aubrey Bledsoe (goalkeeper), Christina Burkenroad (forward), Jamia Fields (forward) and Dani Weatherholt (mid-fielder) dropped in at UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health to surprise 12-year old Zayne Burton who was completing his final round of proton therapy treatment. Zayne, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year, made history when he became the first pediatric patient to undergo proton therapy treatment here in Central Florida at the Center for Proton Therapy at Orlando Health. The players brought Zayne a signed Alex Morgan jersey and then helped him with the ceremonial ringing of the bell to celebrate completing his proton treatment.

Four-Legged Visitors Encourage Orlando Health Patients

If you spend any time getting medical treatment, the team at Orlando Health would like you to have at least one visitor with a cold nose and a wagging tail. It could be for a quick cuddle during a long day of chemotherapy or an encouraging nudge during a difficult rehab session. 

Denise Serafin, MD

Allison L Haughton-Green, MD

Christina B Ewasko, MD

Kristina M Javier, MD

Steven M Harrison, MD

Miles M Landis, MD

Olubisi O Aina, DMD