Nemours Children’s is the only health system in Central Florida to receive theMagnet® with Distinction Recognition Nemours Children’s Health, Central Florida, has earned the prestigious Magnet® with Distinction Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. The Magnet® with Distinction recognition honors hospitals that exceed … [Read more...]
Robert Snyder, MD, Named Chief of Florida Primary Care for Nemours Childrens Health
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...]
Heather Fagan, MD, Named Pediatrics Department Chair and Pediatrician-in-Chief for Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida
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...]