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AdventHealth Celebrates a Strong Spring Marked by Groundbreaking Cardiovascular Procedures

provided by ADVENTHEALTH Physicians with the AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute performed three groundbreaking procedures, marking significant advancements in patient care. These “firsts” represent a leap forward in the treatment of cardiovascular conditions for residents of Central Florida.  “Being first means we can offer our community access to leading treatments that may not be available elsewhere,” […]

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AdventHealth University Expansion Is Largest in Its History

ORLANDO, FLA. — AdventHealth University is embarking on the largest expansion project in its 32-year history. A Blessing Ceremony this morning both consecrated and kicked off a multi-phase expansion and renovation beginning this month that will allow for more classroom space, leading-edge simulation equipment and technology, and new student spaces. “As AdventHealth University’s student enrollment continues

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Watson Clinic Providers Add Second Locations

provided by WATSON CLINIC Lakeland, FL — As an added convenience for both new and established patients, two Watson Clinic providers have recently added second locations to their practices. Chiropractor Jalen Banks, DC now offers appointment availability from the Watson Clinic Center for Rehabilitative Medicine at 1430 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland, and the Watson Clinic Center for

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AdventHealth Becomes Sole Florida Site for New Bladder Cancer Treatment

provided by ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO, Fla., May 23, 2024 — A new way of treating bladder cancer is expected to deliver promising results and the AdventHealth Cancer Institute is the only site in Florida, and the first in the U.S., to open this groundbreaking treatment, known as the INTerpath-005 V940 mRNA vaccine Phase II trial. The treatment became available in

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AdventHealth Bringing ‘Hospital of the Future’ to Lake Nona Community

provided by ADVENTHEALTH LAKE NONA, Fla., May 22, 2024 — A state-of-the-art hospital that will offer leading-edge treatments to patients from Central Florida and around the globe is coming to Lake Nona. AdventHealth has begun work on a 10-story hospital located at 10999 Narcoossee Road. To date, thousands of tons of soil have been removed from the

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Watson Clinic Foundation Arts in Medicine Program Partners on Events for Female Cancer Patients

provided by WATSON CLINIC Lakeland — The Watson Clinic Foundation Arts in Medicine (AIM) program is proud to take part in two upcoming events designed to support women who are affected by breast, endometrial, cervical and uterine cancers. Titled Stand Up to Cancer, these events will feature supportive services from local cancer survivor advocates, valuable information

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Watson Clinic Women’s Center Nurse Practitioner Receives Coveted Credential

provided by WATSON CLINIC Lakeland, FL — Watson Clinic Women’s Center registered nurse practitioner Nichole Murphy, APRN was recently named among the first 200 Advanced Practice Providers in the country to receive the APP Breast Disease Certification, a distinction that recognizes a high level of competency in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of benign and malignant breast disease.

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AdventHealth Bolsters Nursing Workforce With 10,000 RNs Since 2020

 provided by ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO, Fla., May 7, 2024 — Four years after a global pandemic rocked the health care industry and exacerbated a nationwide nursing shortage, AdventHealth celebrates a major milestone: 10,000 registered nurses hired across its Central Florida hospitals and health care locations since 2020.   “We knew we needed to make recruitment and retention

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