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Orlando Health Hospitals Named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® List

Orlando, FL (April 27, 2021) – Multiple Orlando Health hospitals have been named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list. Orlando Health South Lake was named in the medium community hospital category and, in addition, received special recognition as an Everest Award winner. Everest Award winners are hospitals that earned the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals designation and had the highest rates of improvement during a five-year period. Orlando Health South Lake is one of only 20 hospitals to receive the Everest Award and one of only two in the medium community hospital category.

Orlando Health Hospitals Recognized for Patient Safety by The Leapfrog Group, Excellence in Clinical Outcomes and More by Fortune/IBM Watson Health

Orlando, FL (April 29, 2021) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has earned its sixth consecutive A grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent national organization committed to healthcare quality and patient safety. Orlando Health South Lake was also named this week to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top  Hospitals® list in the medium community hospital category and, in addition, received special recognition as an Everest Award winner. Everest Award winners are hospitals that earned the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals designation and had the highest rates of improvement during a five-year period. Orlando Health South Lake is one of only 20 hospitals to receive the Everest Award and one of only two in the medium community hospital category. The annual list recognizes excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience, and financial health.

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Names New Chief Nursing Officer

Clermont, FL (April 22, 2024) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has named Carolyn Scott as its chief nursing officer.

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Opens New Patient Bed Tower

Clermont, FL (Feb. 8, 2024) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is opening its new five-story patient tower as an extension to the existing 147-bed acute care hospital. This addition significantly increases the hospital’s bed count, expands the intensive care unit and brings new services to the Lake County area.

Orlando Health Announces Major Plans for Expansion in Lake County

Orlando, FL (August 10, 2021) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital will soon start construction to expand its campus to provide South Lake County with greater access to high-quality healthcare. Plans include an expansion and renovations to the Orlando Health South Lake Center for Women’s Health and the construction of a new 95-bed patient tower. The first phase of construction will begin with the realignment of Don Wickham Drive to intersect with Legends Way and include the addition of a stoplight to improve traffic flow.

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Names New Hospital President

Clermont, FL (December 3, 2020) – Orlando Health has named Lance Sewell as the new president of Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, promoting him from his role as chief financial officer at Orlando Health South Lake.

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital receives Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Bronze Quality Achievement Award

100 Years of Caring

When Orange General Hospital opened its doors on November 5, 1918, Orlando and the nation were in the midst of historical events with great significance: World War I would end in just six days, a worldwide Spanish influenza epidemic already had killed more than a half million Americans and national elections had brought sweeping congressional changes.

Patients Benefit from Precision of New Radiation Treatment

Even when you’re sitting or lying down, a lot of movement is happening inside your body. Just the act of breathing as the lungs expand and contract causes movement in the pancreas, stomach and kidneys. And a full stomach can push against your liver as digestion occurs.

Orlando Health will leverage Epic to enhance patient care and experience

Orlando, FL (December 14, 2018) – Orlando Health will streamline health data and care delivery for patients and clinicians through the adoption of Epic, the most widely-used and comprehensive health records (CHR) system.