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Central Florida Myositus Association to offer new Myositus Support Group in South Lake County

People with myositis face the difficulty dealing with a chronic illness, plus the extra challenge of having a rare disease most people have never heard of.

Innovation of the Year in Patient Care Awarded to South Lake Hospital's Emergency Department

South Lake Hospital was recognized for its implementation of a rapid treatment unit (RTU) in the emergency department.

Orlando Health Oncology Program Ranked Among The Best in the Nation

Orlando, FL (November 16, 2018) – Becker’s Hospital Review has named Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center one of the 100 best programs for cancer treatment and research in the country.

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Certified as Advanced Primary Stroke Center

Clermont, FL (May 23, 2020) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval^® for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Accreditation. The designation recognizes hospitals with specific abilities to receive and treat the most complex stroke cases.

Three Orlando Health hospitals receive ‘A’ grades for patient safety in fall 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Orlando, FL (November 8, 2018) – Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center and Orlando Health South Lake Hospital were awarded ‘A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 hospital safety survey. The designation recognizes the hospitals’ efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States.

Orlando Health hospitals ranked high performing on a national level in six medical specialties by U.S. News & World Report

Orlando, FL (July 16, 2024) – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center and Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital as 2024-2025 High Performing hospitals on a national level in six categories:

Three Orlando Health hospitals earn Top Hospital designations

Orlando, FL (December 17, 2019) – Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando Health – Health Central Hospital and Orlando Health South Lake Hospital have been designated as 2019 Top Hospitals in the nation by the Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital watchdog organization. The annual Top Hospitals list has included at least two Orlando Health hospitals every year since 2015 with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer earning the recognition each year. Performance across many areas of hospital care is considered in establishing the qualifications for the Top Hospital award, including infection rates, practices for safer surgery, maternity care, and hospitals’ capacity to prevent medication errors.

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

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.

South Lake Hospital Makes Breastfeeding a Priority.

South Lake Hospital is being recognized by the Florida Breastfeeding Coalition (FBC), a statewide coalition in partnership with several Florida agencies and registered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) by participating in FBC’s Baby Steps to Baby Friendly Hospital Florida Quest For Quality Maternity Care Award project. The hospital is one of the first hospitals in Lake County to prioritize mothers and babies by creating action plans that will improve the quality and support for mothers and babies giving birth in their hospital and answers one of the actions in the U.S. Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding. As well the Florida Department of Health supports this initiative, “The Florida Department of Health fully supports breastfeeding as a vital health activity,” said State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong. “We commend all hospitals and health care facilities that are working toward practicing the WHO/UNICEF Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and encourage others to adopt these practices so that all mothers and newborns achieve the best health possible.”