Dr. Fagan will also retain her duties as the hospital’s Designated Institutional Official for graduate medical education and serve as Chair of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine - Nemours Children’s Health Department of Pediatrics Heather Fagan, MD, MS, FAAP, has been named Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and Pediatrician-in-Chief for Nemours … [Read more...]
Nemours Children’s Health Survey Shows Teachers See Nation’s Youngest Kids Falling Behind in Literacy, Impacting Their Lifelong Health
Teachers highlight need for improved programs and resources; Nemours Children’s Reading BrightStart! boosts literacy, affecting long-term health outcomes Children who fall behind in reading don’t just struggle in school – they are also at higher risk for chronic illness and mental health issues later in life. A new survey commissioned by Nemours Children’s Health and … [Read more...]
Nemours Children’s Health Opens New Primary Care and Specialty Care Location in Lake Nona
Nemours Children’s Health has announced the opening of a new, nearly 8,000-square-foot location in Lake Nona, increasing access to high-quality primary and specialty care services closer to home for members of the community. Primary care will include newborn care, well-child and sick-child exams, immunizations and physicals, behavioral evaluations and more. Additionally, the … [Read more...]
Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity at Nemours Children’s Health Grants $120,000 to Central Florida Organizations for Initiatives that Foster Community Collaboration
The Ginsburg Institute for Health Equity at Nemours Children’s Health (Ginsburg Institute) has awarded five grants totaling $120,000 to organizations in Central Florida for innovative projects aimed at fostering collaboration in the community. The grant recipients and their initiatives include: “The recipients of these grants have demonstrated a profound … [Read more...]
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida Announces $300 Million Expansion
As part of its overall commitment to pediatric health, Nemours Children’s Health will invest $300 million in Central Florida over the next four years to meet growing needs for highest-quality pediatric care. “This expansion is a critical step in achieving our vision of bringing world-class children’s care to Florida. Our journey to become a nationally ranked … [Read more...]