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  • Gregory John Locksmith, MD

    Gregory J. Locksmith, MD, is the managing physician of the hospital’s maternal fetal medicine practice. He has been consistently recognized as one of Central Florida’s “Top Doctors” by Orlando Magazine for nearly ten years and is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal fetal medicine.

  • Teen battles rare condition and copes with art, mother becomes advocate to build awareness

    See how this family learns to live with pulmonary hypertension and how they are helping others.

  • Mothers and Babies with Special Needs

    Hospitalized as part of a high-risk pregnancy? We’re here for you. With our supportive and comprehensive care, we can help ease your stress and help you feel safe and cared for.

  • Pediatric Interventional Cardiac Catheterization

    Interventional cardiac catheterization procedures enable the physician to diagnose and treat many complex heart problems without surgery.

  • Do You Know What to do if Your Child is Choking?

    It is the nightmare scenario that can send any parent into a cold sweat: what if my child is choking and I don’t know how to help him?

  • Grandparents may not be aware of current safety recommendations

    Sending the kids over to Grandma and Grandpa’s house for the weekend isn’t just great for the kids, it’s a luxury for Mom and Dad, too. But, recent research indicates that grandparents may not be aware of current safety recommendations for children.

  • The miraculous gift that saved Cameron's life

    Caroline believes in miracles. She believes in miracles because her son, Cameron, is a living, breathing example of a miracle, and she cherishes him every, single day.

  • Know the hazards of a button battery

    Written by Timothy Hadley, DO

  • Why Teens Need the HPV Vaccine—Now

    Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes at least 26,000 cases of cancer every year in the United States: about 18,000 in women and 8,000 in men. In 2006 a vaccine was licensed to prevent most of these cancers as well as venereal warts. First recommended for girls, the victims of more HPV-related cancers, the HPV vaccine was soon recommended for boys as well. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends HPV immunization for all preteens between the ages of 11 and 12 years, prior to any risk of exposure.

    The reality of HPV immunization in the U.S.

    About 80% of us will contract HPV in our lives. Fortunately, most HPV infection is cleared by the immune system without long-term consequences. The unfortunate few go on to develop devastating disease. Sadly, the immunization rate of U.S. teens against HPV is very low. By 2013 less than half of all teens had received even one dose of an HPV vaccine. Currently, only 24% of preteens aged 11 to 12 years of age have begun the series.

    Why are vaccination rates so low?

    HPV is difficult for parents to think about because it is mostly transmitted by some form of sexual contact. However, as much as we don’t want to think about our youngsters becoming sexual beings, they will. It is actually our goal as parents to have our children grow up and have families. Thus, acknowledging that our children may at some time in their lives contract HPV is our responsibility.

  • Why Teens Need the HPV Vaccine Now

    Human papillomavirus causes at least 26,000 cases of cancer every year in the United States: about 18,000 in women and 8,000 in men. In 2006 a vaccine was licensed to prevent most of these cancers as well as venereal warts. First recommended for girls, the victims of more HPV-related cancers, the HPV vaccine was soon recommended for boys as well. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends HPV immunization for all preteens between the ages of 11 and 12 years, prior to any risk of exposure.