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Market Growth Drives Major Expansion at South Lake Hospital
South Lake Hospital, in affiliation with Orlando Health, broke ground today on a project that will nearly double the capacity of its Emergency
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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Orlando Health Hurricane Irma Update
Last update: September 11, 2017 – 2:30 p.m.
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Market Growth Drives Major Expansion at South Lake Hospital
South Lake Hospital, in affiliation with Orlando Health, broke ground today on a project that will nearly double the capacity of its Emergency
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Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Named a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report
Clermont, FL (July 29, 2025) –Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has been named a high performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, for six categories for common adult procedures and conditions.
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Should You Get the New Shingles Vaccine?
One out of every three Americans will develop shingles in their lifetime. The painful, blistery skin rash that appears on the chest is caused by the same virus that’s responsible for chickenpox. So, if you’ve ever had chickenpox, you’re at risk for shingles, which can last from two to four weeks.
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Freestanding ERs Provide More Options – Closer to Home
As Central Florida continues to grow at unprecedented rates, Orlando Health is looking for ways to increase access to its high-performing healthcare. A key component in that initiative is opening freestanding emergency rooms across the region.
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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.
