Florida Hospital Best in Care: Women and Children - Winter 2013 - (Page 2)

Welcome DID YOU KNOW? A NEW APP FOR DR. MOM Health problems and parenting issues can arise at any time, and often when you already have enough on your plate. Docs2Go from Florida Hospital for Children addresses these challenges, even when your doctor’s o ce is closed. Consult our Pediatric Symptom Checker to learn more about illnesses and injuries, complete with images to identify certain symptoms. The app will provide recommendations, such as Call 911, Call Your Child’s Doctor Now, Call Your Child’s Doctor within 24 Hours or Manage at Home. It can even make immediate connections to medical help, such as 9-1-1, your child’s doctor or a nearby Emergency Department. Turn to our First Aid Helper to make quick, smart decisions for emergency relief, with instructions and illustrations to support immediate action. The application’s Parent Advice topics deal with the most common behavior, nutrition and wellness questions parents ask their physicians. Every year more than 650,000 Americans are diagnosed with heart failure, and Florida Hospital — ranked No. 23 in the nation by U.S.News & World Report in Cardiology and Heart Surgery — is providing many patients with a second chance. Turn to page 6 to learn about one technology extending the lives of heart patients. 650K Wellness Is Not a Luxury If you’re like most of us, you’re a multitasker juggling family and career. at means you’re a mom, a wife, a sister and a daughter — possibly all at the same time. Chances are, you’re living life at full speed and taking care of everyone in your family, except yourself. But what can you do about it? Healthy 100 Women, created by Florida Hospital, believes happiness and wellness are a priority, not a luxury. We’re dedicated to helping you maintain a balanced lifestyle with exclusive programs designed for every stage of your life. Take part in fun ways to stay in shape, improve your health and feel great. Try your hand at tasty (and healthy) recipes. Locate fun suggestions for family activities. Participate in exclusive, women-only programs designed to keep you ﬁt, strong and living to a Healthy 100. You’ll discover you can live life at full speed, take control of your health journey and meet new friends along the way, all while receiving the care you deserve. DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY Go to the App Store and search “Docs2Go.” It’s totally FREE! COMMIT TO YOUR HEALTH TODAY It’s easy when you join Healthy 100 Women! Become a member at Healthy100Women.org. 2 For questions or to RSVP to events, call (407) 303-BEST (2378). PHOTO BY THINKSTOCK to Best in Care, a h you in mind. With publication designed wit children’s health, you a focus on women’s and ue after issue about the can look forward to iss to your family. things that matter most features on potty After you’ve perused d cystic ﬁbrosis, don’t training, heart failure an free events on page 8. forget to check out our Florida Hospital and There’s a lot going on at ss a thing! If you we don’t want you to mi in Care, tell us at have feedback on Best g. BICeditor@FLHosp.or http://www.Healthy100Women.org

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Florida Hospital Best in Care: Women and Children - Winter 2013