With construction set to begin this month, the new facility will replace the services lost when Rockledge Medical Center closed last year due to facility neglect and costly renovations after court documents showed the company was billions of dollars in debt.
As Orlando marks 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting, trauma surgeons with Orlando Health are reflecting on the blood donors and community support that helped save lives in the hours and days after the tragedy.
Ten years after the Pulse nightclub shooting, doctors at Orlando Health say the lessons learned that night continue to shape how hospitals across the country prepare for mass casualty events.
What started as an investigation into a Clermont hospital employee has now escalated further, according to a federal complaint obtained by News 6.
A child was airlifted to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children after a crash involving their electric dirt bike and a vehicle in Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon, according to a news release.
Brightline hosted several patients of the Arnold Palmer children's hospital and their families to be "a conductor for a day" as part of its ongoing partnership with Orlando Health.
As fireworks stands begin popping up across Central Florida, doctors at Orlando Health are issuing a stark warning: even legal fireworks can leave people with life-altering injuries.
A local foreign-language teacher dealt with a debilitating condition that required blood transfusions for years before finally getting a life-saving transplant in Orlando. Now, she’s sharing her journey.
At Orlando Health’s Advanced Rehabilitation Institute, what’s known as “high-intensity gait training” is giving people new hope and independence after severely disabling injuries.
An updated process is making baby’s first footprints easier to make, keep track of, and utilize in case of emergency. News 6 anchor Bridgett Ellison went to the New Orlando Health Lake Mary Center for Women and Babies to check out this different type of “digital footprint.”
The City of Melbourne has issued a critical drinking water warning due to the presence of E. coli bacteria in the water supply.
Responding in large part to the impending closure of Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital, Health First says it’s fast-tracking efforts to build two new freestanding emergency departments in Brevard County.
Health First launched its second air ambulance, First Flight 2, this week. The new helicopter is officially in service and will be based in northern Brevard County. The plan for the new air ambulance had been in the works for years, but the timing of the launch couldn’t be better.
Orlando Health said that because of years of neglect and costly repairs, it will shut down Rockledge Hospital on April 22.
Brevard County Fire Rescue will soon no longer be allowed to transport patients to Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital.
Leaders in Rockledge are officially moving ahead with plans to try and stop the city’s only hospital from shutting down.
Concerns over the abrupt closure of Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital have prompted a special city council meeting in Brevard County, as local officials and residents push to delay the shutdown.
Orlando Health recently announced that it will close Rockledge Hospital, citing years of facility neglect and costly repairs.
Orlando Health is closing one of the two Brevard County hospitals it acquired last year after the previous owner filed for bankruptcy protection.
En colaboración con Doctor’s Center Hospital en Puerto Rico, Orlando Health acaba de abrir sus primeras clínicas de atención primaria totalmente bilingües.
Three months after having her second baby boy, a Central Florida women thought she had simply tweaked her back — but in reality, it was much more serious.
While individual flu cases are not reported in Florida, the state did say that there were 13 outbreaks in eight counties, including two in Seminole County, one in Orange County, and one in Volusia County.
Have you started decorating for the holidays yet? There's one annual charity event kicking off this weekend that might give you some inspiration.
As a result of the injury, Jahxy was paralyzed and became unable to breathe on her own, leading to her death, the lawsuit says.
Orlando first responders got hands-on special training at Orlando Health's Jewett Orthopedic Institute.
A real-estate firm has objected to a proposed $439 million deal that would lead to the health system Orlando Health buying three hospitals in Brevard and Indian River counties as part of the bankruptcy of hospital operator Steward Health Care.
Today's students are more tech savvy than ever, but with those skills also come some challenges they may not be developmentally ready for, like the risks involved with using social media.
On June 12, 2016, multiple victims came to ORMC in need of care, the only Level 1 trauma center in the area that happened to be just a few blocks away. All 35 victims who made it to the operating room survived.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide held the 24th annual Caring Classic Golf Tournament, benefitting pediatric research.
A 12-year-old boy from Seattle underwent an emergency nine-hour-long brain surgery during a vacation to Orlando, according to Orlando Health.
These volunteers work in different departments of the hospital, helping out with clerical work like answering phones and directing patients at the front desk. Others clean equipment and assist patients with simple errands. They may be doing different tasks, but it’s very evident they are all people-persons.
A common question parents have is whether their child needs an annual physical with their pediatrician if they’ve already had a sports clearance exam at school.
A baby girl who was born just 9 inches long and weighing 12 ounces celebrated her second birthday Tuesday with the help of Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.
An 18-year-old man died Friday, days after he was hit by a car while standing on a street corner with another man who was badly hurt in the crash, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Most of us have heard that it’s important to be mindful of our health as we age, and as women, there are several reasons why having an OB-GYN is so crucial.
A Fort Lauderdale man was pronounced dead after he was found unconscious Friday night in a car that was stopped in a median on State Road 408, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 49-year-old Orlando man died Wednesday and another man was injured after a two-vehicle crash in Oak Ridge that evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
In the summer of 2013, Rowena was approaching retirement and ready for days full of novels, baking her favorite recipes and volunteering in her community. Before enjoying her golden years, she decided to get a checkup.
A 15-year-old bicyclist died Friday after a crash with a vehicle in south Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Although many women are eager to share the milestones that come with new motherhood, there are some things they might be embarrassed to bring up — like the urinary and bowel problems that can happen after giving birth.
Sudden cardiac arrest and heart attacks may sound like the same thing, but they are different conditions. If you imagine your body as a house, cardiac arrest is like an electrical problem, while heart attack is like a blockage in the plumbing.
The Florida Vacation Rental Management Association is teaming up with Orlando Health to increase awareness after a recent increase in pediatric drownings.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and other local leaders will host a COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, according to county officials.
News 6 health reporter Kirstin O’Connor spoke with Dr. Monica Barreto, a child psychologist with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, about children’s mental health.
When a child is sick or injured, the natural reaction of many parents is to immediately go straight to the emergency room.
An Orlando man died Friday night when he was struck by a car as he crossed a road in Pine Castle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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