Tip Sheets

Edition 11 - 2003 11/1/2003

New technology offers unseen views of the heart.
Thanks to revolutionary new technology only available at Florida Hospital, doctors can now see real-time, 3D images of the heart. Come hear why this new equipment will speed diagnoses, and talk to patients who are already benefiting from it.

New study: Weekly progesterone shots reduce risk of premature births.
On November 13, world-renowned physician Dr. Paul Meis will be discussing his breakthrough study at Florida Hospital Winter Park. Learn more about how these shots can prevent up to 1/3 of preterm births in high-risk women, and meet one local family who is hailing this study as a "lifesaver."

Football legend teams up with Florida Hospital cardiologist.
Join three-time Super Bowl MVP Joe Montana and Dr. James Rippe, founder of the Rippe Health Assessment, on November 11 at Florida Hospital Celebration Health when they team up to help inform people about the dangers of high blood pressure and how to lower it.

Home Health Care choices just got easier.
Choosing a home health care agency can be one of the toughest decisions in life. But starting Monday, November 3, Floridians will have a new resource to ensure that they are choosing a quality home health care agency thanks to a new national web site. Learn more about this important site and ride along with one of Florida Hospital’s home health care nurses to experience first hand why this new initiative is so vital.

Florida Hospital Researcher to train pharmaceutical representatives from all over the country.
Florida Hospital Research Director, Dr. John Francis, has been asked by one of the nation’s largest drug companies to teach their representatives about blood-related drug treatments that could result in life or death situations. Find out why this researcher was chosen for this important job.

Florida Hospital offers free Christmas program.
It’s not too early to enjoy the sights and sounds of the season. Come hear a world-renowned pianist, Grammy award-winning vocalist, and 14-year-old singing sensation as they perform Christmas in My Heart on Saturday November 15 at Calvary Assembly.