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State of play: Accessing gender-affirming care in Orlando
It’s been three years since the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature joined other red states in passing a law (SB 254) that banned gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors in Florida and restricted access to care for adults. Since then, the political appetite for attacks on trans rights in Florida has somewhat ebbed — meaning fewer anti-trans laws […] The post State of play: Accessing gender-affirming care in Orlando appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
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Orlando Health plans full hospital expansion in Kissimmee
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Orlando Health is moving forward with plans to expand its existing medical pavilion and emergency room in Kissimmee into a full-service hospital. The facility is located at 1001 Osceola Pkwy, adjacent to the former Tupperware World Headquarters. “We are working on plans to expand the Orlando...
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Clermont Family Eyecare Wellness and Esthetics Celebrates Clermont Location
Clermont Family Eyecare Wellness and Esthetics recently celebrated the opening of its new facility at 210 N. Highway 27, Suite 7, in Clermont, expanding access to comprehensive eye care services for residents throughout South Lake County. Members of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce officiated the ribbon cutting. Led by...
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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 The case has caught the eye of patients and disability-rights advocates who say outdated stereotypes about chronic conditions can quietly slam doors on basic care.
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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...