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Pediatric Palliative Care
Palliative care for children is about creating a peaceful, comforting environment. We created Central Florida’s only comprehensive pediatric palliative care program to attend to every aspect of your child’s well-being.
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Orlando Health Announces Plans for $160 Million Children's Pavilion to Improve Pediatric Care Coordination in Central Florida
Orlando, FL (September 25, 2023) – Orlando Health is pleased to announce plans to build the region’s first and only advanced facility to provide coordinated specialized care for children and families. Anticipated to open in 2026, the Orlando Health Children’s Pavilion, which will be located across from Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, will transform outpatient pediatric care in Central Florida.
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Clinic for Young Women with Bleeding Disorders
The Bleeding Disorders Clinic was created to serve the special needs of young women with disorders that affect blood clotting. As Central Florida’s only practice dedicated exclusively to pediatric and adolescent gynecology, coupled with specialists in hematology-oncology, we offer a unique combination of expert care with guidance and support.
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Newborn Services
We offer an array of newborn services including screenings and education classes to help new parents make a smooth transition into parenthood.
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How to help your child achieve their New Years goal for good health
This is a perfect time to evaluate your previous New Year’s health goals and make sure you and your family stay on track. Many families have goals such as eating dinner together, grocery shopping as a family, focusing on eating more vegetables, or going for nightly walks after dinner. Surprisingly, many kids also have their own goals they would like to accomplish. Supporting and encouraging your child while they tackle their goal is a great way to make sure they succeed.
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How to prepare for a hurricane if you have a child with a chronic illness
Hurricane season is officially upon us, and forecasters predict the 2017 hurricane season to be more active than average. The 2016 hurricane season was the most active since 2012, with 15 named storms, including four major hurricanes (one of which made landfall on the Florida coastline), and 2017 is predicted to be similar, with experts expecting anywhere from 11 to 17 named storms with two to four of these becoming major hurricanes.
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How to Prepare for a Hurricane When You Have a Child With a Chronic Illness
Hurricane Irma’s visit to Central Florida last year reminded us of the many ways tropical storms and hurricanes can wreak havoc on our everyday lives. These weather events become especially critical when there’s a family member with serious medical needs.
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For Spina Bifida patients, a new program makes a tremendous difference as they age
The Spina Bifida Program at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children continues to make strides to improve the health and quality of life of Spina Bifida patients both within the Orlando Health hospital system and the Central Florida community. The Spina Bifida Clinic at Arnold Palmer Hospital is a multi-specialty collaborative team of dedicated pediatric physician specialists and healthcare providers, including nurse managers, therapists and social workers that deliver comprehensive, quality care for our special kids and families. The program cares for children of all ages- from babies diagnosed in utero through childhood and into early adulthood- and has been serving the needs of Spina Bifida patients in Orlando for over 35 years.
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6 Tips for Staying Safe (and Sane!) While Traveling with Kids
Traveling with children can make any trip memorable. But packing up the little ones and whisking them off to new places also can feel extremely daunting. The right preparation and adjustments, though, can help parents stay calm and in control during travel. Whether you’re taking a short road trip, flying across the country or hopping on board a cruise ship, just remember to have fun and be safe.
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Why a gluten-free diet may not be healthy for your kids
When I was a college student I knew a girl who suffered from celiac disease, and each time our group of friends went to eat at a restaurant, she brought a lunchbox from home filled with gluten-free food because she was unable to eat much of the food served in a restaurant. Before that I had never heard of gluten, and I thought it was a terrible curse for my friend to be unable to eat at a restaurant like the rest of us. Although I lost touch with her after college, I am sure my friend’s dining experiences have gotten a lot easier over time.
