The West Orange Healthcare District has announced a $3 million endowment grant to Shepherd’s Hope, a non-profit organization providing free acute and specialty-care medical services, education and wellness programs to uninsured and underinsured residents. The grant is the largest endowment gift Shepherd’s Hope has received in its 24-year history. The…
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With a $1.25 million grant from the West Orange Healthcare District, the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation will transform its 21 East Plant Street building to include space for wellness education, event activations and a new location for HUBB, an interactive program that connects residents to local health services. The 5,300…
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Ocoee residents will soon have an all-new wellness destination to walk, run, bike and train. The Ocoee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the City of Ocoee are partnering with the West Orange Healthcare District to transform two existing stormwater ponds along Bluford Avenue and Ocoee Commerce Parkway to create the…
Read MoreBuilds on Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans’ Complementary Strengths and Shared Commitment to Help People and Communities Achieve Better Health and to Lead in the Transformation of Health Care Accelerates the Launch of Best-in-Class Culturally Relevant Offerings in Florida and Puerto Rico Increases Scale and Resources,…
Read MoreLast week on the AdventHealth Morning Briefing, Dr. Vincent Hsu discusses COVID-19 hospitalizations within our system and the third doses for immunosuppressed patients. AdventHealth continues to see record COVID-19 hospitalizations with about 1,620 patients across AdventHealth’s Central Florida hospitals. “This is, unfortunately, a crisis of unprecedented proportions,” said Dr. Vincent Hsu, executive director…
Read MoreMore than 1,500 Young Adults in Central Florida Participated in Annual Program Orlando, Fla. — Through CareerSource Central Florida’s Summer Youth Program, more than 1,500 young adults (ages 15-19) gained exposure to either college experiences or multiple career pathways in high-growth industries, received professional internships, or took part in…
Read MoreThe Credit Union’s newest location presents a whole new look while providing the same exceptional member service that has become its signature. Orlando, FL – August 16, 2021 – McCoy Federal Credit Union opened its 14th Central Florida location on Wednesday, August 4, in Hamlin, the center of the…
Read MoreOrange County, Florida Department of Health in Orange County IGotMyShot Vaccination Trailer to Service Event on August 25 OAKLAND, FL – The Town of Oakland and the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Health Fair in…
Read MoreDear Community Leaders and Partners, From the challenges of the pandemic, we have faced together some moments of inspiration. This is especially true when we reflect on how we have helped each other through it. Many community groups have found innovative ways to help those in need – often beyond pre-pandemic levels.
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COVID-19 BY THE NUMBERS As of Sunday, August 15, 2021, the Florida Department of Health is reporting that Orange County’s 14-day rolling positivity rate is 20.14 percent. Additional County statistics include: CDC level of community transmission: HIGHEligible residents (12+) who have one vaccine dose: 65.27 percentTotal positive cases for…
Read MoreOrlando, FL (August 10, 2021) – Orlando Health South Lake Hospital will soon start construction to expand its campus to provide South Lake County with greater access to high-quality healthcare. Plans include an expansion and renovations to the Orlando Health South Lake Center for Women’s Health and the construction of a…
Read MoreNow that children are back in school and COVID-19 cases are surging throughout Central Florida, AdventHealth is supporting the community by providing the latest information and resources. Last week on the AdventHealth Morning Briefing, Dr. Michael Keating, chief medical officer for AdventHealth for Children, called for…
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