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  • Pediatric Aerodigestive Center

    The Aerodigestive Center offers multidisciplinary evaluation and management of problems involving the upper Gastrointestinal tract and the airway.

  • Summertime snack ideas for kids

    Summer is here, which means more time spent at home (and in the kitchen), while kids are on summer break. Not only are parents’ concerned with finding ways to entertain their kids, but also with what to feed them.  And it always seems as if kids are hungrier in the summertime, as they have the freedom to “graze” all day long.

    What, when, and how much

    Snacking can be, and should be, a healthy part of any kid’s diet. But, it’s not just about what you feed your kids, it about when and how much. According to Kids Eat Right, an initiative of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that focuses on kids’ nutrition, there are several scenarios in which snacking can actually be harmful to a child’s diet: Unplanned, random snacking can lead to weight gain. This is one of the major contributing factors to the issue of childhood obesity, as kids have more access to food at all hours of the day. When kids have the freedom to snack all day, and at any time of the day, the natural instinct that lets them know when they are hungry, or full, is disrupted.However, snacks that are offered at the right time and in the right amount, can help kids achieve a healthy weight, as their bodies are continually growing and are in need of energy. Here are some guidelines for healthy snacking for kids: Most kids, and teens, need to eat every three to four hours in order to achieve a healthy, balanced diet throughout the day. For younger kids, this is equivalent to about three meals and two snacks a day. Older kids need to eat three meals and at least one snack a day. Older kids who are going through a growth spurt, or are very physically active, may need two snacks a day to make up for the additional output of energy. Consistency is key. A good rule of thumb is to offer a snack a few hours after one meal and one to two hours before the next. By doing this, kids are less likely to refuse food at mealtime, only to beg for snacks later, and will be ready for their next meal if snacking is limited beforehand. Remember, it’s not just when kids snack, but how much they are eating during snack time. This guide is a great tool for parents, as it shows healthy snack portions based on various food groups for kids.

    Snack ideas for kids

    One advantage of kids spending more time at home while on summer break is that they tend to eat healthier at home, given they are not surrounded by the endless options of junk food found in the vending machines at school. Here are some healthy snack ideas for the whole family: Ants on a log. Cut a piece of celery into segments, spread with peanut butter (or other nut butter of your choice), and top with raisins. Fruit and dip. Cut up your favorite fruit, or a variety of fruit, and serve with a small portion of Greek yogurt, mixed with cinnamon and a drop of vanilla extract. Keep in-season fruit on hand for a quick snack on the go! Summer fruits include: berries, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, grapefruit, watermelon, and peaches. For a full list of in-season produce, visit here. Veggies and dip. Cut up an array of veggies and serve with a “homemade” ranch dip. Combine a packet a dry ranch mix with Greek yogurt for more staying power, as Greek yogurt has almost 2x the amount of protein as regular yogurt. Craving chips? Think about dry-roasted edamame or soy nuts instead. You can still get the salty, crunchy goodness found in chips, with less fat and added fiber!Want more snack ideas for the whole family? Check out our Arnold Palmer Hospital “Fun Eats for Kids” Pinterest board.

  • Pediatric Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

    Our radiology department uses the most advanced technologies to capture digital images to help diagnose and treat your child.

  • Liver Failure Virtual Support Group

    Please join us for a virtual support group for patients with liver failure. Patients ages 13 and older are welcome to attend, along with family members and caregivers. Sessions will help patients cope with living with liver failure by providing educational information, mental health support, nutrition counseling and more. The open forum is led by a licensed clinical social worker with the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center of Digestive Health and Nutrition.

  • Celiac Disease Virtual Support Group

    Please join us for a virtual support group for patients with celiac disease. Patients ages 13 and older are welcome to attend, along with family members and caregivers. Sessions will help patients cope with living with celiac disease by providing educational information, mental health support, nutrition counseling and more. The open forum is led by a licensed clinical social worker with the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Center of Digestive Health and Nutrition.

  • All About Baby - Virtual Class

    Designed for expectant parents, this one-hour class will answer questions regarding breastfeeding and cover topics such as newborn care, safe sleep practices and basic nutrition. Classes are taught by a pediatrician and consist of a teaching portion followed by a Q&A session. Expectant moms and partners are encouraged to participate.

  • Endometriosis Seminar

    Life shouldn’t stop when you get your period… but what if it does?  

  • Kids should sleep in. Schools should start later, say pediatricians

    If you have a middle or high school student in your home, you may have noticed that their sleep habits have changed as they’ve entered adolescence. They stay up late, find it hard to get up early in the morning and struggle with sleepiness throughout the day. Take heart. It’s not that your kid is being lazy or rebellious. There are real, biological changes happening in their bodies as they mature that make getting enough quality sleep a real challenge.

  • 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. 

  • Winnie Palmer Hospital Delivers 100,000th Baby

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