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

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 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 Bolsters AI Technology with Expansion of Digestive Health Institute

Orlando, FL (April 29, 2025) – On Tuesday, Orlando Health unveiled the newly expanded Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute. The state-of-the-art facility in Downtown Orlando is recognized worldwide as one of the most advanced centers for digestive health. Now, this new expansion is bolstering Orlando Health’s innovative research including AI capabilities that improve diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for diseases such as pancreatic cancer and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Named a Top Community Hospital in the Nation

Clermont, FL (Aug. 5, 2025) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital was recently named to the Becker’s Hospital Review 100 Great Community Hospitals list for 2025.

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Named a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes

Clermont, FL (June 4, 2025) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital has been designated as a leader in caring for people living with diabetes by the American Diabetes Association and The Leapfrog Group. The award recognizes the hospital’s strong commitment to the safety and well-being of hospitalized people living with diabetes—estimated to be 30 percent of all patients.

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.

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Named to U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

Clermont, FL (Dec. 5, 2023) – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Orlando Health South Lake Hospital as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy). This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.

Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Named One of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Fortune and PINC AI™

Clermont, FL (Sept. 27, 2023) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital was identified as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® according to an independent quality analysis provided by PINC AI™ and reported by Fortune.