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Feds Push Winter Park Plastic Surgery Clinic Into $40K Deal After HIV, Crohn’s Snub
A Winter Park plastic surgery practice has agreed to pay $40,000 and revamp its policies after federal investigators said the clinic refused to schedule consultations for patients with HIV and Crohn’s disease. The settlement wraps up two complaints that triggered an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Orlando and was announced this week. The case has caught the eye of patients and disability-rights advocates who say outdated stereotypes about chronic conditions can quietly slam doors on basic care.
orangeobserver.com
New AdventHealth ER brings care closer to Ocoee residents
AdventHealth opened its first freestanding emergency room in Ocoee Monday, June 1, making care in crucial moments more accessible to residents in the growing city. Located at 7480 W. Colonial Drive, the new facility offers 24-hour service, seven days per week. There are several features designed for comprehensive emergency care, including seven treatment bays to improve patient flow, respiratory therapy services, advanced diagnostic imaging, a full-service on-site laboratory and an on-site pharmacy.
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CenterWell encouraging individuals with certain insurance to look elsewhere for their health care needs
Having several different health care options (ERs, hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care centers) coming into The Villages area such as UF Health, Orlando Health Medical Group, HCA Florida Healthcare, AdventHealth and Premier Medical is positive because it provides critical competition, prevents insurance monopolies and expands in-network access, particularly for major Medicare Advantage plans.
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New Beginnings in Clermont launches health and dental care program
CLERMONT, Fla. — A Lake County organization is working to provide healthcare to vulnerable residents. New Beginnings has partnered with the Live Well Foundation to launch a two-year program that focuses on breaking down medical barriers for residents who are on the verge of homelessness. New Beginnings has served...
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Marietta 'Dead' 88-Year-Old Locked Out Of Medicare Over Paperwork Blunder
An 88-year-old Marietta woman is very much alive, but Medicare’s records reportedly say otherwise, and that clerical mix-up has cut off her coverage at a brutal moment. The error blocked a transfer to a rehabilitation facility and led doctors to cancel a planned procedure, according to her family. Their ordeal is a stark reminder of how one stray keystroke in the health care system can snowball into a full-blown crisis for older patients.
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Orlando Health doctor recalls Pulse response and lasting impact on trauma response
ORLANDO, Fla. — Dr. Chadwick Smith, the trauma surgeon on call at Orlando Regional Medical Center on the night of the Pulse nightclub shooting, said training was key in the hospital’s response as dozens of patients arrived in the emergency room in a matter of minutes. “The first...
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Let Your Heart Shine with Exceptional Care at The Cardiovascular Center of Florida
Congratulations to Dr. Lushantha Gunasekera, MD, FACC, and The Cardiovascular Center of Florida Team on its Grand Opening in Clermont! Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce joined the celebration to officially welcome the new practice to the community and commemorate the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Cardiovascular...
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Orlando Health announces plans to open a new hospital in Viera
VIERA, Fla. – Orlando Health revealed its plans to open a new hospital and medical office building in Viera that is expected to open as early as the fall of 2027. 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.
orangeobserver.com
Community Health Centers announces new board members
Community Health Centers has welcomed two new board members. One of the board members is Winter Garden's Jared Nordlund, and the other is Apopka's Richard Cieslak. “These two accomplished leaders bring extensive experience in public affairs, financial leadership, advocacy and community engagement,” said Dr. Melissa Singh, chairperson of the Community Health Centers board of directors. “Their perspectives and expertise will help strengthen our mission as we continue expanding access to quality healthcare services for the communities we serve.”
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Apopka resident named to Community Health Centers Board of Directors
Community Health Centers has appointed Apopka resident Richard Cieslak and Winter Garden resident Jared Nordlund to its Board of Directors, adding expertise in finance, public affairs, and community leadership. The organization also marked the completion of a 7,000-square-foot expansion and renovation of the Apopka Family Health Center, increasing its footprint to 19,500 square feet. The upgraded facility adds new healthcare services and expands patient care capacity, positioning the center to serve more residents in the growing Apopka community.
beckershospitalreview.com
Orlando Health to build 240-bed Florida hospital
Orlando (Fla.) Health has shared plans to break ground in June on a 240-bed regional hospital and medical office building in Viera, Fla. The seven-story facility and 60,000-square-foot medical office building will sit on a planned 40-acre health and wellness campus, according to a June 2 news release shared with Becker’s.
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Big Tech in Orlando: Healthcare
On any given morning at AdventHealth Orlando, a patient walks into a treatment room carrying something heavy; fear, uncertainty, and often a diagnosis that has already changed everything. What they do not walk into is an operating room. There are no bright surgical lights. No trays of instruments. No countdown...