In Lake Nona’s Medical City, Nemours Children’s Hospital hosted a ceremony to welcome the second group of physicians in training for its three-year residency program. The ceremony was held June 15 and honored social distancing practices. 12 white coats were distributed to each of the incoming members, who were recruited by Nemours from throughout the country. Program … [Read more...]
Nemours Children’s Hospital Spends $29 Million in Expansion
The inpatient capacity of Nemours Children’s Hospital expanded by 30 beds for $29 million, beginning last month. The hospital expansion will include a new operating room, catheterization lab, and provide care for cardiac and noncardiac patients, according to a Nemours press release. The 100-bed and 630,000-square-foot hospital just celebrated seven … [Read more...]
Nemours Pediatric Pain Program to Host Celebration and Fundraising Event
Nicole was 16 years old when her amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS) required her to seek treatment at the only program created specifically for pediatric patients suffering from chronic pain in the southeastern United States, located at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Lake Nona. Photos Courtesy of Robyn Lebeau In April 2017, Nicole started to feel joint and … [Read more...]
Dr. Daniel J. Podberesky Recognized as Veteran of Influence
The Orlando Business Journal recently recognized Dr. Daniel J. Podberesky, Radiologist-in-Chief for Nemours Children’s Health System, with a Veteran of Influence award. This award recognizes military veterans who have made a significant achievement in their careers, have a strong record of innovation and outstanding performance in their work, and are involved in the … [Read more...]
Nona Alumni: Matt Friedel
In this recurring monthly special, Nonahood News will be featuring those who’ve graduated from Lake Nona High School and will recognize the achievements they’ve made since. Some will have been a part of the first graduating class. Others might have graduated a few years later. Few have stayed in the Lake Nona area, and many have explored the world or are still doing so. Let’s … [Read more...]