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Isabella was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was only 17 months old. Get to know Isabella, and her strength and survival story, through her Mom, Claudia.

In March of 2014, Rebekah Johnson was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer. Like with most new cancer patients, her diagnosis rapidly turned her life upside down. As a wife and stay-at-home mom of three teenagers, Rebekah enjoyed traveling with her family, spending time with friends and being involved with her church and community. Then, suddenly, Rebekah was undergoing painful biopsies and tests. Although she worked hard to remain positive while regaining her health, overall, her medical journey was extremely stressful. 

From February 1-14 of this year, 100 percent of all proceeds from each Panera Bread Heart Cookie sold were donated to the Heart Center at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Through a wide range of specialized services and expert care, the Heart Center gives young patients the chance to live life as the amazing kids they are.

The Florida Department of Health recently awarded a grant of $2.4 million to Orlando Health to fund a pilot program through the Closing the Gap: Pilot Programs to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity through Telehealth in Duval and Orange Counties initiative.

In 2018, parents Karolina and Shane’s world turned upside down. Their 21-year-old son, Austyn, was in a horrific car accident. As the fire department tried to cut Austyn from his car,  they became increasingly afraid he may die before they could rescue him.   

For over 20 years, Panera Bread has been a strong supporter of Orlando Health by hosting campaigns throughout the year that benefit our hospitals and support our patients.

Rich and Betty Randa have four wonderful grandchildren. They first became connected to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children through their first-born granddaughter, Charlotte, who like her older brother, Graham, was born at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.  

It was 5:15pm on a Thursday, just like any other day. Bailey Trinder was on his way home from football practice. He was not far from home, listening to music, when his life was changed forever.

The Art Meets Medicine gallery, hosted by the Cancer Support Community at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, celebrates its tenth anniversary as a testament to the resilience of cancer patients and caregivers.

When nine-year-old Lauren was first introduced to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer, she was only three days old. Following an otherwise uneventful pregnancy and delivery, Lauren’s parents were stunned when a standard test at discharge from Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies showed low levels of oxygen in Lauren’s blood – leading to further tests that detected a congenital heart defect which required open-heart surgery immediately.