If you live in Lake Nona, you’ve most likely seen those sleek, futuristic self-driving buses by Beep. These super cool vehicles take Lake Nona residents and visitors from one stop to the other in the area surrounding Lake Nona Town Center. Stops on other Beep routes include the Orlando VA Medical Center, Canvas Restaurant & Market, Town Center, other entertainment, … [Read more...]
National Coalition Calls for White House-Led Focus on Children and Youth
More than 350 leaders and organizations across the U.S. have called on President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris to establish an Office on Children and Youth in the executive branch. The push for cohesive national leadership is spearheaded by Nemours Children’s Health System, Mental Health America, First Focus on Children, The Education Redesign Lab … [Read more...]
Nemours Children Hospital Teams Up With Shepherd’s Hope to Provide Back-to-School Physicals for Under-Insured Children
For the seventh year in a row, Shepherd’s Hope and Nemours Children’s Health System will be partnering up to provide free physicals for local uninsured and under-insured children as the back-to-school season approaches. “Especially considering how COVID-19 has impacted our community, we want to make sure that children are healthy for the upcoming school year,” said Al … [Read more...]
Nemours Welcomes New Class of 12 Pediatric Residents
In Lake Nona’s Medical City, Nemours Children’s Hospital hosted a ceremony to welcome the second group of physicians in training for its three-year residency program. The ceremony was held June 15 and honored social distancing practices. 12 white coats were distributed to each of the incoming members, who were recruited by Nemours from throughout the country. Program … [Read more...]
Nemours Children’s Hospital Spends $29 Million in Expansion
The inpatient capacity of Nemours Children’s Hospital expanded by 30 beds for $29 million, beginning last month. The hospital expansion will include a new operating room, catheterization lab, and provide care for cardiac and noncardiac patients, according to a Nemours press release. The 100-bed and 630,000-square-foot hospital just celebrated seven years, … [Read more...]