Tip Sheets
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Edition 10 - 2003
10/1/2003 |
Fighting cancer with dirt.
Some breast cancer patients at the Florida Hospital Cancer Institute will soon participate in a clinical trial with a new class of drugs derived from bacteria found in soil. Find out why doctors are hopeful the drug may help patients who have failed with other treatments.
Noisy MRIs are a thing of the past.
Those loud "knocking" sounds that patients in hear during an MRI are now 40% quieter thanks to revolutionary new technology at Florida Hospital Celebration Health. Come see how both patients and doctors are greatly benefiting from this new piece of equipment.
Beauty queen raises awareness for mental illness.
Miss Orlando, Valerie Lynch, will visit the Florida Hospital Center for Behavioral Health on Thursday, October 9, national depression screening day. Lynch’s passion for helping the mentally ill was sparked by a family member who suffers from bi-polar disorder. Come meet Miss Orlando and talk to mental health professionals offering free depression screenings for the community.
Community becomes "Heart Smart."
Florida Hospital Celebration Health is hosting the 3rd annual "Heart Smart" event for the town of Celebration on Sunday, October 5. This free event will teach attendees everything from CPR to the proper use of an automated external defibrillator. Come out and learn why this community is making heart health a top priority.
Time for an old fashioned Fall Festival!
Pick a pumpkin, enter an art contest, or just enjoy an autumn evening of live entertainment and fireworks at Florida Hospital East Orlando’s 2nd annual "Spirit of Community" Celebration. Join us on Sunday, October 12 at Timber Creek High School Stadium as we celebrate the east Orlando community and honor our hometown heroes.
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