Grand Rounds

AMA President Recognizes Work of Residents in Fight Against COVID-19

Jul 07, 2020 at 02:05 pm by pj

American Medical Association (AMA) President Susan R. Bailey, M.D., has released the following statement recognizing the work of residents in the fight against COVID-19. The s.... Read More

Rabies Alert Issued for the S. Goldenrod and Lake Underhill Area in Orange County

Jul 06, 2020 at 01:53 pm by pj

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is issuing a rabies alert for an area of Orange County, Florida. This alert is for a two-mile radius centered aroun.... Read More

July 4th has Meaning for Veterans with a New Service Dog

Jul 04, 2020 at 10:56 am by pj

For three new service dog graduates, July 4, 2020 has a very special meaning.  These veterans, who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, marked th.... Read More

St. Cloud Regional Medical Center Joins Orlando Health

Jul 04, 2020 at 10:50 am by pj

Orlando Health has completed the acquisition of the 84-bed St. Cloud Regional Medical Center and its associated healthcare operations in St. Cloud, Florida from.... Read More

Lake-Sumter Medical Society’s Executive Director Making the Rounds Delivering Masks

Jun 30, 2020 at 03:59 pm by pj

Delivery made to Rafael Cheas, MD   Carol Millwater Ryan, executive director at Lake-Sumter Medical Society, heard about the Florida Department of Health securing 16 mi.... Read More

Central Florida HCA Healthcare Hospitals Offer Hotline to Help Individuals & Families Find Health Insurance Coverage

Jun 30, 2020 at 03:25 pm by Melissa

As Florida continues to experience a high unemployment rate amid the coronavirus pandemic, the loss of health insurance coverage is also a major concern of those who are unemp.... Read More

Poinciana Medical Center Launches HealthiER Tomorrows Initiative

Jun 25, 2020 at 10:22 pm by Melissa

Poinciana Medical Center announces the launch of the HEALTHIER TOMORROWS Initiative. The Initiative is designed to provide an enhanced patient safety experience in the emergen.... Read More

Upon Entering Adolescence, Patients Should Receive Notice of a New Phase in Their Healthcare

Jun 25, 2020 at 05:04 pm by pj

  After late childhood and into adulthood, adolescents should be afforded a “Welcome to Adolescence” letter as a new rite of passage, say two Adolescent Medi.... Read More

Spring Breakers Took COVID-19 Back to Their Campuses

Jun 25, 2020 at 04:56 pm by pj

  Thousands of college students may have picked up COVID-19 while at popular and densely-packed Spring break destinations earlier this year only to return to infect othe.... Read More

UCF and HCA Programs Celebrate Graduating Residents

Jun 23, 2020 at 05:31 pm by pj

The taskforce of healthcare workers battling COVID-19 got a much-needed boost with the addition of 137 newly trained physicians who are ready to enter practice. Residents and.... Read More

Self Elected as Chair of Florida’s Advisory Council of Faculty Senates

Jun 18, 2020 at 01:27 pm by pj

Dr. Bill Self, an associate professor in the Burnett School of Biomedical Science, was recently elected as the chair of the statewide Advisory Council of Faculty Senates. In t.... Read More

Study Creates First Ever 3D Map of Heart’s Neurons

Jun 18, 2020 at 01:17 pm by pj

Dr. Zixi Jack Cheng   A team of UCF College of Medicine scientists have helped develop a virtual 3D heart that shows the body’s neurons and their connection to th.... Read More

Community Health Centers Promotes Roshni Patel, MD, to Associate Medical Director

Jun 16, 2020 at 03:42 pm by pj

  WINTER GARDEN, FL – Community Health Centers, Inc. promotes Roshni Patel, MD to Associate Medical Director.  Dr. Patel joined Community Healt.... Read More

George D. Everett, MD, MS, MACP, Named Florida Chapter Governor of National Doctors' Group

Jun 16, 2020 at 12:18 pm by pj

George D. Everett, MD, MS, MACP, has been named Governor of the Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the national organization of internists. The Board.... Read More

Orlando Health Receives “Best Children’s Hospital” Designation in 4 Specialties

Jun 16, 2020 at 11:19 am by pj

    U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has ranked Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and.... Read More

Volusia County Medical Society Welcomes its New FSU Representatives

Jun 10, 2020 at 05:14 pm by pj

Please helps us welcome our three new student representatives! These students will be participating in VCMS activities throughout the year - we're thrilled to have them aboard.... Read More

Keeping Seniors Cool this Summer

Jun 08, 2020 at 06:36 pm by pj

By JOHN HENRY   In the heat of summer, it’s always important to remember to help our seniors stay cool in the warm weather. If the senior in your life enjoys bein.... Read More

Lions Provide Clear Face Masks and Face Shields to Hearing Impaired

Jun 08, 2020 at 11:07 am by pj

Lions of District 35-O Hearing Program assist Deaf and Hard of Hearing   The Lions Clubs of District 35-O Hearing Program will provide complimentary clear face masks an.... Read More

Cornerstone Hospice Receives $25,000 Grant from West Orange Healthcare District

Jun 04, 2020 at 12:21 pm by pj

  Funds will help the Central Florida hospice agency recover unexpected costs from the COVID-19 pandemic and assist patients in need of food and other resources.  .... Read More

Digestive & Liver Center of Florida Announces New COO

Jun 03, 2020 at 09:38 pm by pj

  Please join us in welcoming Dave Russell as the new Chief Operating Officer at Digestive & Liver Center of Florida and our affiliated surgery centers.  .... Read More