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Orlando Health Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Grades for Patient Safety
Orlando, FL (May 1, 2025) For the 14th time in a row, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has earned an ‘A’ grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety and transparency in the United States health system.
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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.
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Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Receives 11th Consecutive ‘A’ Grade for Patient Safety
Orlando, FL (Nov. 6, 2023) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has earned its 11th consecutive ‘A’ grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety and transparency in the U.S. health system. Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital and Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital also earned ‘A’ grades for patient safety in the fall 2023 reporting period. This marks the fifth ‘A’ grade in a row for Orlando Health ORMC and Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips.
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Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Receives 13th Consecutive ‘A’ Grade for Patient Safety
Clermont, FL (Nov. 15, 2024) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has earned its 13th consecutive ‘A’ grade from the Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety and transparency in the U.S. health system.
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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.
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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.
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Seven Orlando Health hospitals earn recognition from American Heart Association for providing life-saving stroke care
Orlando, FL (July 29, 2024) Seven Orlando Health hospitals have earned recognition from the American Heart Association for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients quickly receive proper treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
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Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Earns 2024 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety
Clermont, FL (Dec. 17, 2024) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital was named a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality. The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive.
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Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Hosts Mobile Lung Screening Event for Community
Clermont, FL (Nov. 21, 2024) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital hosted an immersive mobile lung screening event on Friday for the community to learn about the importance of getting screened.
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Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Recognized for Commitment to Reducing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Clermont, FL (June 29, 2022) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has received the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Silver for implementing hospital-wide best practices and educating parents and caregivers on sleep safety to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A recognition conferred by Cribs for Kids, a national organization that advocates for the standardization of safe sleep practices in alignment with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines, the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification confers recognitions at a bronze, silver and gold level.
