Physicians at the Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute Gastroenterology – Dr. Phillips have opened the Lakeview Surgery Center, a new ambulatory surgery center, as part of their pledge to offer patients high-quality healthcare closer to home. The new surgery center will provide general gastroenterology outpatient procedures. The Lakeview Surgery Center opened in the … [Read more...]
The Artist: Healthcare Heroes
As we reach higher levels of progress since the pandemic began and enjoy a much different summer than last year’s, we must hold close to our hearts the sacrifices of our healthcare workers and the mountains they’ve overcome to stop the spread of this virus. In the interview below, take a moment to see how self-taught artist and Orlando Health employee Nelson Cárdenas paid … [Read more...]
Orlando Health Partners With Heart of Florida United Way to Expand Knowledge of the EITC
Orlando Health is partnering with Heart of Florida United Way to increase education and awareness of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) through Project SCORES – Supporting Children’s Outcomes and Restoring Economic Security. Jeff Hayward, chief executive officer and president of Heart of Florida United Way, said, when he was young, his father’s death caused his stay-at-home … [Read more...]
New Sunshades Installed Over Randal Park Playgrounds
Playgrounds in Randal Park will be able to protect kids from the sun after a fundraising effort was able to deliver the money to install new sunshades. The sunshades have already been installed over two playgrounds on Lovett Avenue and one on Gamemaster Avenue, and hopefully they’ll prevent any unwanted trips to the store for aloe vera and encourage more time outside over … [Read more...]
Nona Your Neighbor: Julie Everett
Julie Everett is a clinical documentation specialist and a mother. She is also a Nonahood resident. Read our conversation with her below! Nonahood News: What is your job? Julie Everett: I am a clinical documentation specialist, which means I have a clinical background in nursing. What I do is I review medical records from an inpatient setting to make sure they’re accurate … [Read more...]