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ORMC's New North Patient Tower Fact Sheet

Discover what went into building ORMC's new North Patient Tower.

Winnie Palmer Hospital Delivers 100,000th Baby

Hridaya Raj is the 100,000th baby born at Winnie Palmer Hospital.

Arnold Palmer Hospital Named One of the Best Children’s Hospitals

U.S. News & World Report Unveils 2016-17 Rankings

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies Receive Top Hospital Awards

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has been named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national

Why Feeding Your Baby Peanuts Sooner May Prevent Allergies

Over the past couple of decades, recommendations for introducing peanuts to children have shifted dramatically. After recommendations in 2000 were made to delay introduction to high-risk infants until age 3, peanut and other food allergies have continued to increase significantly. 

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children

Named a “Best Children’s Hospital,” Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children provides a full range of services to meet the unique physical, emotional and developmental needs of children.

How to Prepare Your Child for an Outpatient Procedure

Preparing to bring your child in for an outpatient surgery or procedure at the hospital can often feel more stressful than the event itself. Children don’t typically welcome the prospect of a day at the hospital, no matter how short it may be. Parents often find themselves wondering how best to manage the difficult task of preparing their child mentally and emotionally for a surgery or procedure. Sometimes in order to prevent tears and fears, parents may try to mislead or avoid the conversation with their kids in order to simply get them in the door. Even though it may be tempting to tell your child that they are going elsewhere in order to get them in the car, or tell them that they are going to the hospital but not tell them why, this often causes more upset and challenge in the end. 

Lourdes E. Quintana, MS

Turkey Dinner on the Lawn? Creative Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in 2020

For many Americans, family gatherings are a holiday tradition. During uncertain times such as these, getting together can provide a significant boost to psychological and social well-being. With some mindfulness and creativity, you can look forward to celebrating the holidays this year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. You’ll need to contemplate who will be attending (number of people, ages, where they live, physical distancing), where the event will occur and what it will entail.   

Karla M. Leavitt, MD

Dr. Karla Leavitt is a double-board-certified maternal fetal care physician with the Orlando Health Women’s Institute Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine. She cares for patients with high-risk pregnancies and manages pregnancies with a personal or family history of genetic disorders, congenital anomalies or a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Her expertise includes: