Entries by kmyers

Florida Hospital Orlando, Apopka earn national award for quality

Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Florida Hospital Apopka and Florida Hospital Orlando were named a 2018 Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is awarded […]

Florida Hospital Celebration Health achieves Magnet® recognition

Florida Hospital Celebration Health attained Magnet recognition as a testament to its dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes health care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. This credential is the highest national honor for professional nursing practice. Receiving Magnet recognition is a great achievement for […]

Florida Hospital breaks ground on emergency department to serve Waterford Lakes area

Florida Hospital leaders broke ground today on an emergency department that will expand the health care system’s network to better serve residents of Waterford Lakes and surrounding communities in east Orange County. The emergency department will have 24 patient rooms (including two pediatric-friendly rooms to make ER visits less stressful for young patients); respiratory therapy; […]

Florida Hospital Kissimmee plans surgical expansion, celebrates 25 years serving health needs of Osceola

Florida Hospital Kissimmee will soon break ground on a new expansion, which will bring a modern surgical suite and expanded services to Osceola County. The 27,000-square-foot surgical suite will start with four operating rooms, with the capacity to add more to accommodate future growth. The operating rooms will feature state-of-the-art lighting, camera, and recording capabilities.  […]

Florida Hospital named #1 Hospital in Orlando. Again.

We’re honored and grateful to be included in the U.S. News & World Report’s prestigious list of world-class hospitals in the nation. This recognition belongs to our staff, doctors and frontline leaders who are dedicated to delivering compassionate, individualized care every day. Learn more at: SomedayStartsToday.com

Florida Hospital announces major initiatives to transform health care as transition to AdventHealth begins

Florida Hospital today announced it will soon be AdventHealth, part of a new consumer-centric, national brand based in Central Florida. As part of the brand announcement, the organization unveiled new initiatives that will transform health care, including the creation of the region’s first comprehensive genomic health center. “Florida Hospital was built on a strong foundation, […]

Florida Hospital Celebration Health Breaks Ground on New Patient Tower

Florida Hospital Celebration Health broke ground on a new patient tower, which will allow the hospital to keep pace with increasing demand for healthcare in fast-growing Osceola County. The expansion coincides with the hospital celebrating 20 years of service to the community. The five-story, Mediterranean-themed tower will hold 76 all-private patient rooms when it opens, […]

Florida Hospital Orlando expands cardiac intensive care unit

Florida Hospital Orlando unveiled an expansion to its cardiac intensive care unit, adding eight beds designated for patients who have severe heart and lung failure and need to be on a life-saving machine called ECMO. “We had a situation where we had to say no,” said Dr. Robert Duane Davis, the chief medical officer of […]