Flood victims find help from volunteers May 28, 2009
"It's just part of my nature," said Dawn McIntyre, a nurse at Florida Hospital Flagler. "It's just something we do.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Fernandina Boy Dies In Boat Crash May 26, 2009
Cole Bizuk, 5, of Fernandina Beach died Monday, at Florida Hospital in Orlando. The two other victims were Dennis Clayton Lennon, 4, and Ciara N. Puskas, 14, both from Eustis. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Unemployment remains high, but more jobs opening up May 23, 2009
At Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial in Ormond Beach, officials are looking to fill several positions, including a respiratory therapist, medical technicians and even director of inpatient services and the emergency room, according to News-Journal's online job search. Sharon Warriner, spokeswoman for the One-Stop Employment Centers in the two-county area, said her agency has seen an increase in part-time work in health care and social-service jobs, as well as staffing companies, public safety,... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Is There a Cure for Miami's Soaring Health-Care Costs? May 22, 2009
In fact, it's just the opposite, says Linda Quick, president of the South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association ... A 2008 Dartmouth study suggested that South Florida hospitals generate especially high bills for such cases. (Time.com)
Volcano to distribute Lument catheter May 19, 2009
The group has used the device at a Florida hospital since October. The deal gives Plymouth, Minn. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Economy keeps sick from hospitals May 17, 2009
Elective surgeries are down at every Volusia and Flagler hospital except Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City, and hospital medical and surgical business has dropped 3 percent overall, according to figures for 2007 and 2008 from the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida ... (Florida Hospital Flagler saw a 7 percent increase in emergency room visits over the same time. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
MLB: Leyritz reportedly checks into psych ward May 15, 2009
- Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz who is facing trial on DUI manslaughter charges was taken to the psychiatric unit of a Florida hospital after telling police he was concerned about failing a Breathalyzer test in his car, and was under a lot of stress because of his legal problems, authorities said Thursday. Leyritz had called a friend in New Jersey this week threatening to hurt himself, the police said, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Deltona nurse has served twice in Iraq May 12, 2009
I was in nursing school at Florida Hospital in Orlando, working at an AMC theater in Altamonte, when a recruiter called me at 9 in the morning. I said it was too early, but he called me back later, and within 20 minutes I knew that's what I wanted to do. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Toledo Sailors visit Florida hospital May 7, 2009
Thursday 07 May, 2009. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (The Dolphin, CT)
Barrow hospital CEO taking post in Florida May 6, 2009
com Joe Clancy will step down as chief executive officer at Barrow Regional Medical Center on May 22 to take a job at a Florida hospital ... Joe Clancy will step down as chief executive officer at Barrow Regional Medical Center on May 22 to take a job at a Florida hospital. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Doctors join hospitals, patients pay May 5, 2009
Gallmeyer soon learned the facility charge for those four visits last year -- which comes on top of an office charge that her insurance pays -- is because Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City now directly employs her primary-care doctor whose office is in Deltona ... Florida Hospital Fish Memorial started its doctor-employment model in January 2008 ... Danny DuBosque, administrative director of physician practices at Florida Hospital Fish Memorial, said he's been able to increase... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Body of science May 4, 2009
was sent to Florida Hospital DeLand in January after he found some bullets on the ground and experimented to see what would happen if he struck one with a metal punch. (He got shot in the arm. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Man struck, killed by train May 4, 2009
He was taken unconscious and in critical condition by EVAC ambulance to Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial, O'Keefe said. The Sheriff's Office Major Case Unit was called to the scene when the man died at 7:57 p.m. at the hospital. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Polk Readies As Flu Scare Nears May 3, 2009
Published: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 10:12 AM EDT A doctor at Florida Hospital in Orlando has confirmed a possible case of swine flu in a Mexican tourist visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. The doctor, speaking on condition of anonymity, would not release further information about the tourist s condition. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
4 killed, more hurt in crash May 3, 2009
Walters said Callaway's mother, Betty Callaway, was in the SUV and taken to Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial, as well as three children but she didn't know if there were other passengers. "She's doing OK," Walters said of Betty Callaway's condition. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Specialist heats up baby wars May 2, 2009
Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach has been the dominant health care provider in the birthing business, but it faces a new challenge with the addition last week of a neonatologist at Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial ... "It definitely adds another dimension that will attract our group and other (obstetrical) groups to consider (Florida Hospital) in the future," said Dr. John Meyers, a member of the four-physician practice OB Gyn Health Center ... Florida Hospital's new facility on... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Local officials ready for outbreak of flu May 1, 2009
"I don't think there's any reason to panic," said the medical officer of Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial. Search for Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles from local dealers. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Public Health: State swine flu cases likely Apr 30, 2009
Florida Hospital later backed away from the claim, but noted two or three influeza cases were being tested. We will be doing a lot of GermX, Vittore said of the common antibacterial handsoap. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Case in Orlando... Apr 29, 2009
An email obtained Tuesday by Eyewitness News from Florida Hospital's chief medical officer said it is (), but then the hospital and the Orange County Health Department quickly backed down as soon as Eyewitness News started asking questions ... Florida Hospital's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Loran Hauck, sent the email and it didn't take long for word to get around ... Two hours after Eyewitness News broke the story on WFTV.com, Dr. Scott Brady, the medical director for Florida Hospital Centra... (The Drudge Report)
60 Florida patients checked, no confirmed Swine flu Apr 29, 2009
Florida Hospital in Orlando was forced to hold a press conference to deny that a Mexican traveler to Disney had Florida's first case of swine flu. The hospital's chief medical officer had sent an email out with that information, setting off a snowball of news reports. (The Palm Beach Post)
Swine flu cases continue to rise Apr 29, 2009
We do not have a confirmed case, said Samantha OLenick, a spokeswoman for Florida Hospital, which held a hastily convened news conference. In an abundance of caution, we felt it was necessary to correct this erroneous information. (Florida Today)
'I Fully Expect We Will See Deaths From This Infection,' Says CDC Chief Apr 29, 2009
the chief medical officer at Florida Hospital Loran Hauck indicated the flu has spread to a tourist who visiting the crowded Disney World. "A case was diagnosed here in Orlando today on a tourist from Mexico who came to Disney attractions two days ago to visit," Hauck wrote in the email. (ABC News)
Area jobless rate almost 11% Apr 18, 2009
Health care jobs at such employers as Florida Hospital Memorial Systems, Florida Health Care Plans and a number of medical-staffing agencies also are plentiful on the Web site ... Potential employers included Florida Hospital Flagler, which has positions for a paramedic, nurses, speech language pathologist and phlebotomist. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
FHA: Medicaid cuts will cost hospital jobs Apr 18, 2009
As the Florida Senate considers slashing $90 million in Medicaid payments to Florida hospitals, a study sponsored by the warned that these cuts would cause a loss of four times that much in economic impact and cost thousands of jobs ... A hypothetical $100 million reduction to Medicaid funding for Florida hospitals would cause the loss of 2,187 jobs statewide and $415 million in economic losses from reduced employment, spending and taxes, according to the study ... Cuts at Florida hospitals... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Robert W. Bob Red McCreary Apr 8, 2009
Tuesday, April 07, 2009. Robert W. Bob Red McCreary. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Fla. infant drowns in pool Apr 5, 2009
She was taken to Florida Hospital Kissimmee and died shortly after. It was not clear who was watching the girl or how she got into the pool. (The Palm Beach Post)
Sebring anthraxscare reaches here (4) Apr 5, 2009
According to law enforcement, the envelopes were first found around 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning on cars of employees at Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center in Sebring. Shut down for most of the day, the hospital reopened late Thursday after tests on samples from three randomly selected envelopes tested negative for agents harmful to humans. (Lake Wales News, FL)
DeBary home buyouts in limbo Apr 1, 2009
The three projects ranked higher than the buyouts were plans to increase a retention pond's capacity and prevent flooding at Florida Hospital Bert Fish Memorial's main entrance, three stormwater systems to alleviate flooding on the northwest section of DeBary and upgrading, relocating and replacing Deltona's Lake Piedmont Pump system. So that left only about $500,000 for the buyout, instead of the $1. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Central Fla. woman faces life in baby kidnapping Apr 1, 2009
A woman who kidnapped a newborn from the maternity ward of a central Florida hospital is set for sentencing. Prosecutors are asking for 40-year-old Jennifer Latham to be sentenced Wednesday to life in prison. (The Palm Beach Post)
Suspect's arsenaldesigned for battle Mar 27, 2009
He dragged out a bleeding El-Shami, put him in his patrol car and rushed to Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City. The injured officer was later flown to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
'Miracle fruit' turns sour things sweet Mar 27, 2009
Miracle fruit' turns sour things sweet - CNN.com. Miracle fruit' turns sour things sweet. (CNN -- Law)
Curious Case Of The High-Flying Financier Mar 26, 2009
Schrenker is now under arrest in a Florida hospital, where he is recovering from self-inflicted wounds. The real pain is now felt by those who trusted their money to what one former client called, "A pathological liar.". (CBS News -- Evening News)
Margaret Good Mar 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Born February 7, 1964 in Lancaster, Ohio, she moved to Frostproof 14 years from Lebanon, Tenn. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Daylong ordeal ends with 3 dead, cop hurt Mar 26, 2009
He managed to back away from the home and was taken to Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City by a fellow officer. Johnson said El-shami did not see who shot him or whether the shots came from the house or the surrounding woods. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Shooting Of Officer, Body Found In Bar Likely Connected Mar 26, 2009
El-shami told dispatchers, "I've been hit, I've been hit," and another Orange City officer took El-shami to Florida Hospital Fish Memorial with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. He was later transferred to the trauma unit at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Wade brings needed smile with gift of Heat jersey Mar 24, 2009
He wound up spending more than seven weeks in the intensive-care unit of a South Florida hospital. He was the quarterback on his youth football team and a lacrosse player. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Woman allegedly used golf cart as weapon in attack Mar 20, 2009
After Boylan was taken to Florida Hospital Flagler to be treated for her injuries, deputies found Pearce "visibly intoxicated" at her home, the report states. Before she was arrested, Pearce claimed Boylan had walked in front of her golf cart and, then, asserted to the deputy that he would've done the same thing had he been in her shoes, the report states. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Dehydrated Mickelson outlasts Watney Mar 16, 2009
Mickelson, taken to a Florida hospital on the eve of the final round with heat exhaustion and dehydration, survived seven lead changes in 11 holes against Nick Watney before hanging on with seven pars for a 3-under 69 and a one-shot victory. Mickelson won for the second time in three starts and moved to No. 2 in the world ranking, as close to Tiger Woods as he has ever been. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Deputy chasing Ala. gunman loses wife, daughter Mar 12, 2009
She was in fair condition at a Florida hospital, awaiting surgery for a leg wound. "It still seems like I should be able to walk in the house and my wife should be there and my baby girl should be in there climbing on me," Myers said Wednesday, the morning after the shootings. (Sioux City Journal)
Shooting spree victims include family, strangers Mar 11, 2009
Another shot child airlifted to Florida hospital in critical condition. (CNN) -- An Alabama man went on a shooting spree Tuesday, killing 10 people -- family members and apparent strangers -- before turning the gun on himself, officials said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Julie Gallagher Joins Akerman Senterfitt's Healthcare Practice Mar 10, 2009
Akerman's healthcare attorneys are active members of various industry organizations, including the Florida Academy of Healthcare Attorneys, Florida Hospital Association, American Health Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association Health Law Section and Florida Bar Health Law Section. About Akerman Senterfitt. (PR Newswire)
At your service Mar 9, 2009
Bereavement Support Group Florida Hospital Memorial HospiceCare: 386-671-2138; 800-404-1133; 386-437-2049. Bereavement Support Group Hospice of Volusia Flagler: 386-322-4701; 800-272-2717. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Ralph Lee Delp Mar 8, 2009
Saturday, March 07, 2009. Born Jan. 7, 1935 in Mulberry, Ind. (Lake Wales News, FL)
2 bikers killed Saturday Mar 8, 2009
Marx was taken to Florida Hospital Flagler and then transferred to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach. An updated report on his condition was not available Saturday night. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Accident closes I-4 for 8 hours Mar 7, 2009
The driver was admitted to Florida Hospital DeLand for treatment and observation. "We've spoken to our driver and he said that he came upon a stopped and or slow-moving driver, and he had to take evasive action," Heinisch said Friday. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
PAPER: Comedian Robin Williams in hospital with heart problems... Developing... Mar 5, 2009
Robin Williams in South Florida hospital - Breaking News - MiamiHerald. com. (The Drudge Report)
Battle brews over Caylee case suicide note Mar 5, 2009
Caylee Blog - CNN.com. Watch Nancy Grace each night at 8 & 10 ET on Headline News. (CNN)
Search for Missing NFL Players in Gulf of Mexico Suspended by Coast Guard Mar 4, 2009
Updated: New York, Mar 04 03:42 London, Mar 04 08:42 Tokyo, Mar 04 17:42. Search for Missing NFL Players in Gulf Suspended by Coast Guard. (Bloomberg -- US)
Dispatcher honored for helping rescue boy, 3, in near-drowning Mar 4, 2009
Though Chase was breathing and crying when an EVAC ambulance arrived, he was taken to Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial and later transferred to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach. He was held overnight for tests and observation. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Public records for March 4, 2009 Mar 4, 2009
AGUILAR SALDINO: Yaniselle Aguilar and Steven Saldino of Ormond Beach are the parents of a daughter weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces, born at 9:49 p.m., March 1, 2009, at Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial. FUIEK: Elizabeth and Richard Fuiek of Palm Coast are the parents of a son weighing 6 pounds, born at 8:24 a.m., March 1, 2009, at Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Dorothy Chambers Mar 1, 2009
Saturday, February 28, 2009. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, at New Design Church of God by Faith in Lake Wales. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Q: The Florida Politics Blog Feb 28, 2009
Palm Beach Post: Palm Beach ure Coast news, sports, entertainment, jobs, cars, homes. Palm Beach Post reporters. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hospital extricates itself from LPGA property -- partially Feb 28, 2009
Soon after that, though, Florida Hospital jumped in with its plans to build a replacement for its Ormond Beach hospital 1. 5 miles from the LPGA site. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Cruise passengers injured in bus crash flown to JMH Feb 26, 2009
MIAMI (WSVN) -- Fourteen tourists are recovering in a South Florida hospital after they were injured during a cruise ship excursion in the Caribbean. One of the passengers was so badly hurt her sister didn't even recognize her. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Needs going unmet as many return to working Feb 26, 2009
Kathleen McKenna, president of the volunteer program at Florida Hospital Flagler, said the hospital currently is doing a campaign to get more volunteers, including students. "We see the white hair and think we really need to get young people in," said McKenna, who is also retired and a volunteer. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Full Story Feb 25, 2009
MIAMI (WSVN) --Fourteen tourists are recovering in a South Florida hospital after they were injured during a cruise ship excursion in the Caribbean. Abus lost control Monday and veered into ditch while out on a Caribbean cooking adventure where local culinary experts were supposed to show the tourists how to prepare local food on the small island nation of Dominica. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Point, click, feel worse: Health Web sites can feed fears Feb 24, 2009
Cyberchondria also known by the less-sexy name of Internet self-diagnosis has become so common that doctors at Centra Care, Florida Hospital s chain of urgent-care facilities, say they typically see at least one cyberchondriac a day. Though doctors encourage people to be informed about their health, many folks are taking it too far. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Press 1 if you wish to read this article Feb 23, 2009
Call volumes at Florida Hospital Flagler haven't reached the point that it would be cost-effective to have an automated system ... Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial and Florida Hospital Oceanside changed to automated pickup less than a year ago ... But Florida Hospital Fish Memorial spokeswoman Debi McNabb is quick to point out the benefits: "People can dial extensions directly and not wait for an operator. Main departments have direct access through options. There's an option available for... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
4 killed in West Volusia crashes Feb 23, 2009
Youngblood had his seat belt on and was taken to Florida Hospital DeLand with serious injuries. His condition was not available Sunday night. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Motorcyclist killed by pickup Feb 22, 2009
Youngblood, who was wearing his seat belt, was taken to Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in DeLand with serious injuries. His condition was not available Saturday night. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
In rare appearance, Nicklaus plays at benefit Feb 17, 2009
That's why hundreds of people showed up Monday morning for an event benefiting a South Florida hospital. They called it the Delray Dunes-Bethedsa Hospital Pro-Am, the 40th and final time the event will be played. (ESPN -- Golf)
Happy hospitals make happy patients Feb 10, 2009
For instance, at the Florida hospital where patients receive a welcome letter with the CEO's signature and home phone number, they're also paid a visit by their unit's nurse manager, who also leaves cell and office phone numbers. This personal service doesn't come cheaply, yet the hospitals kept costs low enough to thrive financially on standard Medicare and insurance payments, despite paying employees "extremely well," Griffith says. (EurekAlert!)
Satellite High grad wins 'Wheel of Fortune' episode Feb 8, 2009
Trealout, who grew up in Melbourne, is a Satellite High grad and works at Florida Hospital in Orlando. Her parents, Diane and James Egnot, live in Melbourne. (Florida Today)
Nurse major being deployed to Iraq Apr 1, 2008
Randall Mitchell, 53, the director of emergency departments for Florida Hospital Oceanside and Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial, who has just been deployed to Iraq. Q. How did your family handle the news of your deployment. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Police: Woman Abducts Baby From Sanford Hospital Mar 29, 2008
-- A 39-year-old woman changed into medical scrubs Friday and abducted a 1-day-old boy from a busy Central Florida hospital in what police said was apparently a "rare" random abduction. Jennifer Latham, 39, of Sanford, entered a secure hospital unit at Central Florida Regional Hospital located at 1401 W. Seminole Blvd. in Sanford Friday and managed to smuggle the child out in a tote bag, investigators told WKMG-TV.. (News4Jax.com, FL)
