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• Statement on Passing of Arnold Palmer

  We are deeply saddened to hear reports that Arnold Palmer has passed away. Mr. Palmer lived an incredible life and accomplished so much on and off the golf course. He built a world-class medical center that has had a tremendous impact on the lives of children and families in this community for more than 27 years. As we wait for an official statement, our thoughts and prayers are with the Palmer family during this difficult time.

• How the collaborative efforts of our medical team saved one little boy’s life

  Written by Dr. Pinnelas, pediatric hospitalist at Arnold Palmer Hospital

• Pediatric Interventional Cardiac Catheterization

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

• The Impact of Music Therapy on Our Pediatric Patients

  This blog was written in conjunction with Agnes Hsieh, a board-certified music therapist at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

• The Dangers of Falling Furniture in Your Home

  Did you know that every 24 minutes a child in the United States is injured by a television or piece of furniture that falls on them?

• 5 Steps for Managing the Risks of Your Child’s Epilepsy

  If you have a child with epilepsy, worrying about the risk of seizures can add stress to any day. Whether they’re at school, the playground or accompanying you to the grocery store, you may be searching for signs of an oncoming issue. But there are steps you can take to prevent epilepsy’s most serious risks.

• The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families

  At Arnold Palmer Hospital, children and families are our priority. That’s why we offer empowerment resources for the family unit and the community.
  

• Are our kids influenced by the bad behavior of others?

  There’s a question that’s been rolling around in my head the last couple of weeks. You know the kind- one of those nagging thoughts you try to put out of your mind but it keeps coming back without any answer on the horizon. If I’m being totally honest, though, it hasn’t only been the last couple of weeks. I’ve been struggling with some version of this question since my oldest started kindergarten, when she emerged from the cocoon of preschool into the big world of elementary school.

• Pediatric Neurosurgery

  The Neurosurgery Program at Arnold Palmer Hospital provides highly specialized care to children with neurological problems.

• Why the outbreak of measles at Disneyland is important to your family

  Over the Christmas holiday, a person who was carrying the measles virus visited Disneyland. Five park employees and dozens of visitors then became ill. The outbreak has ballooned to include not only people who visited Disneyland but also people who came into contact with those individuals. So far this year, 84 people in 14 states have been infected with measles, and this number continues to rise.