We call them “SPs,” everyday people who play a key role in helping our students become outstanding, compassionate physicians. SP stands for standardized patient, actors who help educate UCF medical students in our Clinical Skills and Simulation Center in Lake Nona. They pretend to be patients with conditions such as chest pain, a rash and depression. By caring for actors, our … [Read more...]
The Power of Healing: One Bear, One Child at a Time
Due to an outreach from the Orlando Police Department, the Lake Nona Lunch Rotary Club is calling all teddy bears for donations. Officers hand out the bears when they are on duty to act as a gesture of comfort in a situation. Local Rotarian Deanna Roberts earned the name Mama Bear as she took on the project once it was brought to Rotary’s attention. After the Pulse … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Veterans Club
Let’s just face it – Lake Nona is one of the most happening places to be in America right now. Besides the amazing housing growth, new shopping experiences, and businesses seemingly opening up each day, things such as a performance resort, a water park, and an Amazon distribution center are all ready to go in the next few years. Needless to say, right now is a great time to be … [Read more...]
Habits You Didn’t Realize Could Cause Varicose Veins
In some cases, leg vein health can be negatively affected by things that are out of your control: age, genetics and major body changes such as pregnancy. However, some daily habits can also lead to venous issues, and changing these habits can reduce your risk of developing unhealthy veins. The vascular surgeons in Orlando at Central Florida Vein & Vascular Center are here … [Read more...]
Fisher House Dedication and Grand Opening
On Feb. 14, the National Fisher House Foundation will be hosting the grand opening of the much-anticipated Fisher House located at the Orlando VA Medical Center. The Fisher House dedication is open to the public, and about 300 attendees are anticipated. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., featuring guest speakers such as Lou Holtz, who is the honorary chairman for the Friends … [Read more...]
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