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From the Department of Health/Orange County
On Sunday, August 4, 2019, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) wrapped up a very successful two-week long Back to School …
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8/6/19
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Throughout the country, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) have become an integral part of the health care safety net for a vast majority of uninsured or underinsured patients needing care.
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8/2/19
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By Timothy Callaghan, Texas A&M University and Matt Motta, Oklahoma State University
Over 1,160 cases of measles have been confirmed in the U.S. in 2019. That is more measles cases in just …
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8/1/19
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The Florida Department of Health in Orange County’s no-cost Back-to-School Immunization event ends in four days on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Immunizations are available from 8am until 2pm each day, …
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8/1/19
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By Joel Segel, Pennsylvania State University; Douglas L. Leslie, Pennsylvania State University; Gary Zajac, Pennsylvania State University; Max Crowley, Pennsylvania State University, and Paul L. …
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7/30/19
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From AdventHealth
Seven of AdventHealth’s specialty programs — including diabetes; gastroenterology, gynecology; urology and neurosurgery — ranked among the nation’s best, and the …
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7/30/19
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From the Florida Department of Health in Orange County
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) today advised residents there has been an increase in mosquito-borne disease …
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7/24/19
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Being overweight can cause many underlying and serious health issues. Those that are overweight may suffer from multiple types of illnesses, knowingly and unknowingly. We associate many …
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7/23/19
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By Gabriel Neal, Texas A&M University
I easily remember laughing at Wile E. Coyote trying to catch the Road Runner while watching Saturday morning cartoons as a child. I can still see the …
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7/18/19
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Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world. The virus can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has sneezed or coughed, transmitting through water droplets …
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7/13/19
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By Trimmel Gomes of the Florida News Connection
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Nationwide, over 828,000 fewer children were enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program combined at the …
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7/5/19
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From the Florida Department of Health/Orange County
The community is invited to the July 10th screening of the documentary “High Blood Pressure: A State of Emergency in the African American …
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7/5/19
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The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) is urging parents to prepare their children now for the upcoming school year by attending the Back-to-School Immunization event running …
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6/27/19
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Those with diabetes must change certain parts of their lifestyles to decrease the condition and any other conditions that come with it. Having diabetes and leaving it untreated can lead to heart …
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6/24/19
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From the Orange County Newsroom
Orange County has partnered with Firebush, Inc. and the YMCA to offer fitness classes at several local community centers in an effort to provide an additional and …
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6/21/19
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If you’re a woman having trouble getting pregnant, you’re not alone. Around 6.1 million women suffer from this issue and still go on to have healthy pregnancies. So don’t stress… there are …
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6/20/19
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Focus on Congress
From the office of Rep. Val Demings
Rep. Val Demings (FL-10) toured True Health and held a roundtable discussion with patients, health care professionals, and industry …
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6/15/19
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Father's Day 2019
By Derek M. Griffith and Elizabeth C. Stewart, Vanderbilt University
If you had to choose, which would you rather have: a healthy father or a good father? Studies suggest …
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6/14/19
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From the Florida Department of Health-Orange County
Summer is here and so are the high temperatures that can cause heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The Florida Department of Health in Orange …
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6/13/19
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Nobody likes allergies.
In fact, a recent study from Cornell University's Survey Research Institute found that up to 59% of travelers would choose a hotel based on the availability, or lack …
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6/8/19
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By Steven Bender, Texas A&M University
To sleep or to snooze? You probably know the answer, but you don’t prefer it.
Most of us probably use the snooze function on our alarm clocks at …
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6/8/19
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Aurora Packing Company, Inc., a North Aurora, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 62,112 pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of …
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5/26/19
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From Community Health Centers
Community Health Centers, Inc. is hosting a hiring event for various positions in the healthcare field on Saturday, June 1st from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at 13275 …
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5/24/19
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Photo Caption: Orange County Corrections officers, Orange County Corrections Chief Louis A. Quiñones and Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings attend the Greater Orlando NAMIWalks event on April 27, …
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5/22/19
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By Amanda Reineck
My grandmother was in foster care back in the 1920s. In reality, there wasn’t much ‘care’ in the system back then. Unprotected by law, orphans and impoverished children …
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5/17/19
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