Orange county, FL
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Orange County, Florida[edit | edit source]
- Orange County is located in the central region of the state of Florida, United States. It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Orlando. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,393,452, making it Florida's fifth-most populous county. The county is known for its tourism, with attractions like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld Orlando.
Healthcare in Orange County, Florida[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Orange County, with numerous healthcare facilities providing a wide range of services to the residents. The county's healthcare system is robust and diverse, with facilities ranging from hospitals and clinics to specialized care centers and research institutions.
Hospitals[edit | edit source]
- AdventHealth Orlando is a faith-based non-profit health care system that operates facilities within nine states across the U.S. The flagship hospital, AdventHealth Orlando, formerly Florida Hospital Orlando, holds 1,368 beds and is one of the largest hospitals in the United States.
- Orlando Health is a private, not-for-profit network of community and specialty hospitals based in Orlando, Florida. Orlando Health comprises Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, and Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital.
Clinics[edit | edit source]
- Community Health Centers (CHC) is a private, non-profit organization that provides primary and preventive medical, dental, and pharmaceutical services to insured, uninsured, underinsured, and underserved children and adults within Central Florida. CHC operates 14 centers in Orange and Lake Counties.
Specialized Care Centers[edit | edit source]
- Nemours Children's Hospital is a pediatric hospital in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Nemours Foundation, a non-profit organization created by philanthropist Alfred I. duPont in 1936 and dedicated to improving the health of children.
- UF Health Cancer Center – Orlando Health is a comprehensive cancer treatment center. It is a part of the University of Florida Health Science Center and Orlando Health system.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
- According to the Florida Department of Health, Orange County has a lower percentage of adults who smoke (15.7%) compared to the state average (16.1%). However, the county has a higher percentage of adults who are obese (29.4%) compared to the state average (26.8%).
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Orange County, Florida, is comprehensive and diverse, with a wide range of facilities and services available to residents. From hospitals and clinics to specialized care centers, the county's healthcare system is designed to meet the needs of its diverse population.
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| Surgeons | Expertise across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more | |
| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Florida | |
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