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How to Pack a “Go Bag” for the Emergency Room

May 22, 2025

Stay prepared and learn what items to have in your ER “go bag” in case of an emergency.

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Hernias 101: What You Need to Know

April 04, 2025

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When Is Your Stomach Pain Something More?

March 09, 2025

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Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Altamonte Springs

Answering Health Wake-Up Call, Carlos Loses 450 Pounds

June 24, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Carlos Orosco’s incredible weight-loss journey included a new eating plan, a running habit and a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Learn more about what this weight-loss procedure entails.

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Maintain a Healthy Pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes

June 24, 2019
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

AdventHealth for Women, formerly Florida Hospital for Women, explains what gestational diabetes is and how to manage it effectively.

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The Gift of Life at Any Age: 84-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Kidney Donor

June 24, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

An 84-year-old man recently gave one of his kidneys to a neighbor in need. The transformative power of a kidney donation changes lives at any age.

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How a Vaginal Birth After a C-Section Can Help Mom and Baby

June 17, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

AdventHealth for Women, formerly Florida Hospital for Women, explains the benefits of a Vaginal Birth After C-Section (VBAC).

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Kevin Durant's Road to Recovery After an Achilles Tendon Rupture

June 13, 2019
Estimated read time: 5 minutes

What does the road to recovery look like for Warriors forward Kevin Durant hold after his ruptured Achilles tendon injury? Find out more from AdventHeath.

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5 Tips for Traveling While You’re Pregnant

June 11, 2019 4 minutes
AdventHealth for Women offers tips for safe travel while pregnant.

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A New Treatment for People with Large Hernias

June 11, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

People with large hernias often struggle to find a surgeon able to help them. A new AdventHealth program assembles a team of experts to provide long-term support.

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Health and Wellness

Managing Menopause: A Solutions-Focused Guide

June 11, 2019
Estimated read time: 4 minutes

Menopause is a natural milestone. But that doesn’t mean you have to accept hot flashes, bone loss and other symptoms. Here’s what you can do about it.

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Community and Events

Steph Curry Jammed a Finger. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal

June 10, 2019
Estimated read time: 3 minutes

After Steph Curry dislocated his middle finger during a recent match, he had it splinted and returned to the court. Here is why the follow-up is critical.

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