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  • Living through the uncertainties of Spina Bifida

    Written by Amanda Kern.

  • Giving back to the hospital that changed our lives

    Written by Heather Shields

  • Blessed with tiny treasures: Carson and Kendall’s story

    Written by Heather Shields

  • Get to know Dr. Karen Bender, pediatric anesthesiologist at Arnold Palmer Hospital

    Knowing that your child needs surgery can be difficult for any parent. One of the most frightening aspects for parents is knowing that your child will be under anesthesia. How will my child respond to the anesthesia? Will he or she recover well? Will you keep my child safe? These are just a few of the many questions that parents have as they prepare their child for surgery.

  • Get to know Dr. Mark Weatherly, pediatric pulmonologist at Arnold Palmer Hospital

    The Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Center at Arnold Palmer Hospital cares for infants, children and young adults with chronic and acute respiratory disorders. Our practice provides comprehensive care for a wide variety of disorders associated with the lungs including, but not limited to, everything from asthma and chronic cough to restrictive, interstitial lung diseases and sleep disorders. Our interdisciplinary team consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, respiratory care practitioners, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, medical assistants, front office staff and medical residents. We recently interviewed Dr. Weatherly, pediatric pulmonologist, to get to know him outside of the exam room and to learn more about the Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Center.

    Where did you grow up?

    In Michigan.

    Where did you go to medical school?

    Michigan State University

    What was your first job?

    I was a camp counselor in high school.

    What are your hobbies?

    Reading, travel, medical missions volunteer

    If you could meet anyone, who could it be?

    The Pope because I think he would have a great perspective on suffering and the love of God in our lives.

    Did you always know you wanted to go into the field of medicine?

    No. I wanted to be a veterinarian but discovered an allergy to cats, so that was not a viable career!

    Why did you choose to go into pediatric pulmonology?

    I had a mentor and role model who was a pediatric pulmonologist. I loved the way he helped families of children with Cystic Fibrosis, as well as how he balanced his career and family time.

    How long have you worked at Arnold Palmer Hospital?

    I have admitted patients here for 17 years and have actually worked for the hospital for 6 years.

    What do you love most about working at the Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Center at Arnold Palmer Hospital?

    We have an awesome multidisciplinary team that works well together and provides excellent comprehensive care to patients.

    Has there been a specific patient or family that has impacted you as a physician?

    There have been many. Each family brings their own perspective to a chronic illness, and it is an honor (though sometimes a challenge) to work with them through the process of medical therapy for their child.

    What is one thing that most of your patients don’t know about you?

    I am crazy about dogs, and I feel a little guilty telling some patients who have pet allergies they cannot have a pet when I have one myself!

    In honor of Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, what key pieces of advice do you give to families whose child has been diagnosed with asthma?

    Take your preventive medication as prescribed, and do not let anyone tell you not to be physically active because of your asthma. Go for it!

    Click here to learn more about the Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Center at Arnold Palmer Hospital

  • Emerging from the darkness of her son's devastating illness: One Mother's story

    By Donna Jones

  • Teaching your children to be thankful this Thanksgiving

    There may be nothing more disheartening to a parent than an ungrateful child.

  • Coral Candelario-Velazquez, MD

    Coral Candelario-Velazquez, MD, is a board-certified physiatrist who specializes in pediatric rehabilitation medicine with Orlando Health Children's Neuroscience Institute Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She specializes in treating patients with congenital neurological disorders and developmental disorders.

  • Gerson Antonio Valencia Villeda, MD

    Gerson Valencia, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist and serves as the director of pulmonary hypertension at The Heart Center at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. He cares for children with pulmonary hypertension which is a serious condition that affects the small vessels in the lungs. These children are at risk for developing an enlarged heart and heart failure. He is board certified in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics

  • Emma Prosser, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

    Emma Prosser is a certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-C) with the Orlando Health Complex Care and Transition Program. She provides pediatric primary care for young patients with special healthcare needs and her experience includes: