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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• South Lake Hospital welcomes first baby of 2015

  Proud parents Damu Cherry-Mitchell and Dennis Mitchell welcomed the birth of their baby girl Aaleyah Mitchell.

• Doctors Drive Cross-Country To Drive Home A Point: Men Need To Make Their Health A Priority

  New survey: Only about half of men can remember their last medical check-up.

• South Lake Hospital Obstetrics recognized for reducing early elective deliveries

  Along with this recognition, South Lake Hospital also recently earned a five-star rating in maternity care by Healthgrades, an online resource for finding hospitals and physicians.

• Local students help grow South Lake Hospital Community Garden

  In preparation for the planting ceremony, nearly 50 students from East Ridge High School, Lake Minneola High School, South Lake High School and Clermont Middle School are joining together to construct new garden boxes.

• South Lake Hospital implements tobacco-free hiring policy

  The new policy requires all individuals who receive a job offer from South Lake Hospital to take a cotinine test as part of the regular drug screening process

• 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.

• Bad posture often to blame for chronic pain and health issues, but survey finds too few Americans are concerned

  Orlando, Fla - The average American adult spends more than three and a half hours looking down at their smartphones every day. Looking down or