Nemours Children’s Health, one of the nation’s largest multistate pediatric health systems, has named Robert Snyder, MD, Chief of Florida Primary Care. In this role, he will oversee the Nemours Children’s primary care network, which includes 19 primary care offices throughout Central Florida and the Treasure Coast. He replaces Thomas Lacy, MD, who recently retired after serving … [Read more...]

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...]

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 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...]