If you’re like most parents, you probably greet the end of summer with a mixture of emotions. However, summer will be over before you know it, which means “Back to School” time is just around the corner. Are you ready? We can help by ensuring that your child has all of the necessary health checks and immunizations to participate in school, sports and club … [Read more...]
Nona Growth: AdventHealth Breaks Ground in Lake Nona
On Tuesday, June 11, AdventHealth, formerly Florida Hospital, broke ground on the soon-to-be AdventHealth Freestanding Emergency Room. Situated at the corner of Narcoossee Road and Lake Nona Boulevard, the Emergency Room will be open to all. Employing over 100, the freestanding ER is part of AdventHealth’s expansion into more markets in Central … [Read more...]
First-of-Its-Kind Florida DNA Study Could Diagnose and Prevent Disease
The color of our eyes might match our mother’s, while our hair color matches our father’s. In a great number of ways, our appearances are determined by DNA. But it doesn’t just determine our appearances. DNA can also share how likely or unlikely in our lives we are to see changes, like tolerance to dairy or cardiovascular disease. AdventHealth in collaboration with Helix, a … [Read more...]
Guys: Don’t Skip These Screenings
Gentlemen, you have a lot of responsibilities, manage a lot of moving parts, and take care of your home and family. But are you taking care of YOU? Men often put off health screenings that could have an enormous impact on their health. Sure, they're not exams anyone looks forward to exactly, but these screenings are absolutely necessary. Early detection of these treatable, … [Read more...]
Endometriosis: Let’s Talk About It
While one in every 10 women between the ages of 15 and 44 experience endometriosis, most don’t realize that severe pain during their periods isn’t normal. For many women, the path to finding effective relief is met with great challenges. "But, there is hope," notes Steven McCarus, MD, a nationally renowned gynecological surgeon at AdventHealth for Women. Endometriosis … [Read more...]