Best in Care - Centennial Issue - (Page 15)

HEALTH NEWS Pioneering Diabetic Heart Research Florida Hospital has partnered with the nationally renowned Burnham Institute at Lake Nona to pioneer innovative approaches in care and the delivery of medicine. e joint venture will also focus on how diabetes aﬀects the heart—research that will strengthen the Florida Hospital cardiovascular program that is already the largest in the country. is collaboration will enable Florida Hospital to pursue its goal of transforming itself into an academic institution committed to education and research. CENTRA CARE TURNS 25 Florida Hospital Centra Care celebrates its own special 25th anniversary with the opening of three new urgent care centers in Hunter’s Creek, Winter Park and Dr. Phillips, bringing the total to 18 facilities throughout Central Florida. e new facilities are led by board-certiﬁed Florida Hospital physicians and feature computer kiosk registration, on-site digital X-rays, dedicated children’s exam rooms, kid-friendly waiting areas and electronic medical records that allow Centra Care physicians to transfer medical information to primary care physicians. For more information or locations, call 407-303-1700 or visit centracare.org. Remember, an appointment is never needed. Join High blood pressure is dangerous and can increase an individual’s risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Florida Hospital’s Centra Care Urgent Care is leading the Central Florida Project Pressure Challenge. Kicked off by Mayors Richard Crotty and Buddy Dyer, the challenge urges people to make a commitment to get their blood pressure checked regularly. Over the course of next year, Project Pressure hopes to screen 1 million Central Floridians. Learn more about Project Pressure and free blood pressure screenings by visiting projectpressure.com or calling 407-303-1700 today. the Project Pressure Challenge Florida Hospital Is Celebrating! ONE OF THE BEST … AGAIN For the 10th year, Florida Hospital has been named “One of America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S.News & World Report. Recognizing excellence in endocrinology disorders, the ranking is based on reputation, patient mortality and ability to handle diﬃcult situations. Celebrate Florida Hospital’s centennial and the oﬃcial grand opening of the new Ginsburg Tower at Florida Hospital Orlando on Monday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m. Free to the community, the celebration will include a street party with food, games, entertainment, tours and lots of surprises. e event will culminate in a spectacular grand-opening ceremony. RSVPs are not required. Free parking available on-site. A perfect family aﬀair. Be a part of Florida Hospital’s new healing book: Letters from the Waiting Room. Share inspirational stories, poems and prayers, and provide encouragement to those in need. Give hope to others today and visit LettersFrom eWaitingRoom.com. TakeMeToFloridaHospital.com I 15 GIVE THE GIFT OF HOPE http://www.centracare.org http://www.projectpressure.com http://www.lettersfromthewaitingroom.com

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Florida Hospital Best in Care Centennial 2008

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