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  • Putting Acceptance to the Test

    Back in February, Susie Raskin wrote a great blog called “ and she talked about creating a balance between wanting the best for our children, encouraging them to achieve and allowing them to find their own path. When I read her post, I thought I should write about what it’s like to parent a young adult and put my good intentions about acceptance to the test as he makes his own choices. The truth is, though, I have been in the midst of NOT accepting my son’s choices and trying to rationalize my thinking.  And now here I am, more than six months later, still wrestling with the dilemma.

    Teaching your children to think for themselves is a good thing, right?

    When Brandon first came to live with us, he would often try really hard to please us. We were concerned about it because we didn’t want him to feel like he had to be good enough to be our child. This can be a hazard for children who are adopted, especially if they are adopted after infancy when they can remember being in temporary care with relatives or a foster family. In those early days, he would try to be “really good” and he usually succeeded. However, there were times when he would get stressed or upset and melt down into a tantrum or fit of rage. After we came out the other side of those episodes, we intentionally reassured him and made sure we talked about us being a forever family, saying we were going to stick together no matter what.

  • How to help a child who may be experiencing abuse or neglect

    As a social worker, I have become the “go to” person for many friends and family members. They will often present scenarios to me, ranging from how to help a loved one who may be a victim of domestic violence to what to do about the homeless family you see sleeping in their car to how to help a child who may be a victim of abuse or neglect. Some of these scenarios require a deeper analysis into the many factors at play, and there may not always be a straightforward answer to the problem. However, any time there is concern that a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect, there are specific steps that anyone can take to help provide for the wellbeing of that child.

  • Healing Arts Program

    Practicing some form of creative arts is an inspiring and motivating part of many children’s lives. It can be even more impactful and beneficial in times of illness and stress, such as during a hospitalization.

  • Three Orlando Health hospitals earn Top Hospital designations

    Orlando, FL (December 17, 2019) – Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital and Orlando Health South Lake Hospital have been designated as 2019 Top Hospitals in the nation by the Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital watchdog organization. The annual Top Hospitals list has included at least two Orlando Health hospitals every year since 2015 with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer earning the recognition each year. Performance across many areas of hospital care is considered in establishing the qualifications for the Top Hospital award, including infection rates, practices for safer surgery, maternity care, and hospitals’ capacity to prevent medication errors.

  • Arnold Palmer Hospital receives $50,000 from St. Baldrick’s Foundation to treat more children with cancer on clinical trials

    Orlando, FL (November 13, 2019) –  The St. Baldrick’s Foundation awarded Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children with a $50,000 grant to ensure more patients have access to clinical trials. The hospital is one of 25 institutions in the country, and the only one in Florida, to receive funding from the organization and will use these funds to pursue additional research and advancements for cancer care.

  • Orlando Health Pediatric Trauma Director Receives National Impact Award

    Orlando, FL (April 29, 2021) – Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children’s medical director of pediatric trauma, Dr. Donald Plumley, has been awarded the 2020 Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals Impact Award. This inaugural award recognizes one clinician or team across the country that has made a significant impact on the care provided to children in their hospital.

  • 11th Annual Spring Swirl Presented by Land Rover Orlando Hosted by I-Drive 360®

    We are proud to announce we raised more than $160,000 to support The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families.

  • Orlando Health Receives “Best Children’s Hospital” Designation in 5 Specialties

    Orlando, FL (June 15, 2021) – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has ranked Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies in its 2021-2022 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings published online today. The hospital was awarded with designations in five specialties.

  • Arnold Palmer Hospital & Winnie Palmer Hospital Receive National Hospital Designations

    Orlando, FL (December 7, 2017) – Orlando Health’s women and children’s facilities have been named Top Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital watchdog organization. Fewer than six percent of U.S. hospitals achieve this prestigious recognition. 

  • Orlando Health Hurricane Irma Update

    Last update: September 11, 2017 – 2:30 p.m.