ADVENTHEALTH

Here's when and where you can receive a free flu shot.

Over the summer, the hospital launched a program that gives patients the chance to get information through social media all in Spanish.

A large part of Florida is under an excessive heat warning today meaning it could feel like 115 degrees or even higher.

Hospital and urgent care facilities around Central Florida are reporting an uptick in patients looking for help with heat-related illnesses, as the heat index pushes "feels like: temperatures into the triple digits.

Downtown Credo, a pay-what-you-will coffee shop, is getting ready to close the doors on its location inside AdventHealth's Health Village.

Duke McDreamy is a therapy dog who volunteers at AdventHealth Orlando.

The Holy Land Experience’s eponymous coliseum building, which was once visible from I-4 in Orlando, is no more.

Monday kicks off National Nurse's Week and not only does AdventHealth want to celebrate their nurses, but they also want to highlight how some are addressing nursing burnout.

Crews begin tearing down Holy Land Experience

The mother of four said she was healthy and active, but at 51, she's dealing with heart and lung issues and sporadic inflammation throughout her body due to COVID-19

Here's your chance to win tickets to the Daytona 500!

Mickey and Minnie Mouse recently paid a visit to AdventHealth for Children to help spread cheer to young patients and hospital staff ahead of the holidays.

With the end of the year quickly approaching, many of us are squeezing in those last-minute doctor’s appointments. But you may have noticed some interesting questions your physician may be asking you.

An oncology social worker made a stop at the Salvation Army HQ to find help for a family she works with.

AdventHealth will be offering free flu shots at several of its Centra Care locations next week ahead of what doctors said will be a busy flu season and News 6 once again is partnering with the facility to get the word out.

Central Florida hospitals are implementing their safety plans ahead of Hurricane Ian’ arrival.

Officers with the Orlando Police Department searched AdventHealth on Tuesday night after a bomb threat was made through the agency’s call center.

Doctors at AdventHealth say they have developed a test that can detect infections from brain-eating amoebas.

Minutes matter in medical emergencies and as Central Florida's population grows, AdventHealth's flight rescue team said they're getting more calls.

Orlando firefighters and police officers teamed up with AdventHealth Tuesday to spread summer cheer to patients and families.

AdventHealth for Children in Orlando has been ranked nationally among 50 of the best children’s hospital in Neonatology for 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report.

A Mother’s Day miracle is giving a set of South Florida twins a second chance at life.

A jury convicted Deputy Dirio Sinclair for the May 2021 incident.

What better way for pediatric patients to learn more about their bodies than with a hospital gown boasting style and all sorts of colors? That’s what AdventHealth For Children is hoping to do with their anatomy gowns.

AdventHealth will be hosting the second day of its career expo at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday.

Construction is underway for a new AdventHealth emergency department right near the Western Gateway to Walt Disney World.

A new documentary created by AdventHealth called “Plantwise” shares a Lake County woman's story with diabetes and how a plant-based diet helped her.

The hospital system is expanding out across Central Florida with 13 new projects.

AdventHealth in Orlando continues to offer a preventative monoclonal antibody treatment for people who’ve been exposed and have not tested positive. The treatment is aimed to help high-risk individuals reduce their chance of contracting the virus.

We are getting a look at the site's future in what will be called AdventHealth Millenia.

Officials with AdventHealth are reporting an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations as the omicron variant of the virus continues to spread through Central Florida.

46,923 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Florida on Tuesday, marking the highest one-day rise in new Coronavirus positives ever recorded in the state, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new emergency guidance for healthcare workers for a possible surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations.

AdventHealth is preparing for a possible surge in hospitalizations amid a rise in COVID-19 cases throughout Central Florida, health officials announced at a virtual news briefing Thursday.

On Tuesday, Dr. Victor Herrera, chief medical officer at AdventHealth Orlando, sat down with Tom Johnson, a public affairs official on their media team, to answer some of the public’s lingering questions about the latest variant.

A Lake Brantley High School senior is making sure Christmas is a little brighter for children who will be spending the holidays in the hospital.

Without a chimney to climb down, Santa’s helpers had to find another way to bring Christmas cheer to pediatric patients at a Central Florida hospital.

AdventHealth announced on Thursday its suspending the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place for employees.

With the wake of COVID-19 still lingering in our lives, the 2021 holidays may be difficult to navigate for family and friends who have experienced loss during the pandemic.

In a letter to employees, AdventHealth says more than 74% of employees have gotten the vaccine.

AdventHealth opens Clermont ER to expand healthcare access to Lake County.

Walt Disney World on Tuesday announced the full list of celebrity narrators who will participate in this year’s EPCOT Candlelight Processional.

Dr. Michael Keating and Dr. Fatima Levent with AdventHealth for Children explained the importance of getting kids the covid-19 vaccine.

News 6 and AdventHealth Centra Care are teaming up again this year to offer free flu shots in Central Florida.

Walt Disney World on Friday announced some of the first celebrity narrators who will participate in this year’s EPCOT Candlelight Processional.

Dr. Lisa Minton, a surgeon who specializes in breast cancer care with AdventHealth, explained many patients chose to avoid their annual breast cancer screening within the last year because they were concerned of potential exposure to COVID-19.

Flu infections are expected to be widespread in 2021-22, according to medical experts, and it’s imperative we avoid the “one-two punch” of contracting the flu and COVID-19 still so active in our communities.

News 6 and AdventHealth have begun hosting events to administer free flu shots to the public.

Born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, Linnette Johnson said Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder of her roots.

AdventHealth is returning to “largely normal operations” as it transitions to “green” status after seeing a decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations.

It was a busy Tuesday morning inside the Daytona International Speedway, though there were no races.

AdventHealth leaders announced the hospital system downgraded to “yellow” status after reporting a drop in patients, but doctors are warning we could see another surge.

Officials with the hospital system say the COVID-19 patients have decreased enough to move back to a "yellow status."

AdventHealth doctors believe they are starting to see the rate of new COVID-19 infections decline, though the number of coronavirus patients they are treating remains high.

Limited urgent outpatient procedures will start up again at AdventHealth despite the high amount of COVID-19 hospitalizations, according to hospital officials.

As many prepare to get a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in September, epidemiologist Dr. Vincent Hsu with AdventHealth explained what this will mean for our community.

Here's what a health expert says about getting the flu shot and COVID vaccine.

As the treatment makes headlines, the hospital system is reminding families that AdventHealth offers it as an option.

AdventHealth’s Central Florida division continues to see a high number of hospitalizations.

Several hospitals reported being over capacity, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

AdventHealth officials said they are treating a record-high number of COVID patients across the Central Florida health care system.

The Central Florida health care system AdventHealth purchased the shuttered religious theme park Holy Land in Orlando, deed documents show.

The policy change is being made to support AdventHealth team members better care for the increasing number of COVID patients being seen across Central Florida.

As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise in Florida, medical providers are limiting their resources from being used elsewhere.

AdventHealth's chief nursing officer says the health care system has enough supplies to get through the most recent surge of COVID-19 cases but its staff are exhausted and need relief soon.

Officials with Central Florida’s largest hospital system said there are about 1,000 patients hospitalized with COVID-19 as of Thursday and crews are currently working in a black status.

Officials with Central Florida’s largest hospital system said there are about 1,000 patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

Current coronavirus hospitalizations in Florida have tripled in three weeks, according to data from the Health and Human Services.

AdventHealth, Central Florida’s largest hospital chain, has once again elevated its emergency status due to rising COVID-19 patients, health care officials announced Monday.

Health First in Brevard County has announced plans to postpone some surgeries in an effort to free up hospital beds as COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue rising across Central Florida.

Orange County leaders gave a somber update on the county’s COVID-19 response Monday.

Leaders at AdventHealth have moved their hospitals back to a "yellow status,"taking new precautionary measures due to rising COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations.

Orange County leaders are reporting some of the highest COVID-19 cases since the holiday peak back in January, including almost 2,000 new cases this past weekend and five deaths.

Doctors are urging parents to get their kids, who are 12 and older, vaccinated before they go back to class.

Physicians with AdventHealth are discussing recent findings related to the delta variant and efforts to control rising cases of COVID-19.

A man faces charges after he attacked three people at an AdventHealth hospital in Palm Coast after staff told him that his mother could not accompany him in the ER waiting room, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Job seekers in the health care industry flooded into the Amway Center on Tuesday as AdventHealth kicked of a two-day career expo.

A Volusia County woman says an emergency medical procedure is costing her thousands of dollars out of pocket, even though she has insurance.

AdventHealth doctors discuss where the pandemic stands.

The state budget will fund the new Fire Station 6 in southwest Apopka.

From Lake Nona to Lakeland, Winter Park to Winter Garden, AdventHealth Centra Care is now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at seven locations starting on Monday.

News 6 on Friday hosted its second Vaccine Day along with a phone bank, bringing in a team of medical experts to answer viewers’ questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

AdventHealth pediatrician Dr. Emeline Ramos says it’s a myth that children can’t get COVID-19.

Starting June 7 seven Centra Care locations will be offering free shots by appointment.

Florida Technical College teamed up with AdventHealth to administer dozens of COVID-19 vaccines.

The Florida Technical College Kissimmee campus will host a free COVID-19 vaccine event Friday with Spanish-speaking staff on site.

Orange County leaders said COVID-19 cases are declining and things are looking a lot better in the county compared to a few months ago.

People waiting to get the COVID-19 vaccine means it will take the state longer to hit herd immunity.

Appointments are required.

Officials are stressing the importance of getting young people vaccinated as Seminole County leaders report that age group is being hospitalized at an alarming rate.

Doctors with AdventHealth Orlando are sharing their insight on the so-called COVID-19 long haulers, people who are still experiencing symptoms weeks and even months after testing positive.

How to find a telemedicine service in Central Florida.

Leaders with AdventhHealth held a discussion Thursday about COVID-19 genomic research and how it can help combat variants of the virus.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – AdventHealth will be hosting another COVID-19 vaccination pop-up event at its site near the Orlando International Airport and this time any resident 40 and older is eligible. “We are thankful for community partners such as AdventHealth for stepping up to help us distribute even more vaccines in Orange County,” Demings said. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County allocated 3,500 doses to be used during the event. During a previous pop-up event in February, 3,000 shots were given to health care workers only. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Any adult with type 1 or 2 diabetes can sign up for the coronavirus vaccine during a special event in Palm Coast happening April 8. The Flagler County Department of Health and AdventHealth Palm Coast are hosting the vaccine event from 9 a.m. to noon. Dr. Stephen Bickel, medical director for DOH-Flagler, said people with diabetes are more vulnerable to COVID-19, according to early studies of the virus. Those interested in receiving the Moderna vaccine must preregister with DOH-Flagler’s Diabetes Education Center by calling 386-313-7263 or 386-313-7264. On the day of the vaccinations, people should head to 60 Memorial Parkway in Palm Coast and enter the hospital near the outpatient entrance and follow signage to Classroom D.

Orlando, Fla. – It was March 5, 2020 when AdventHealth saw its first COVID patient. “He was here with us and it was early in the pandemic and we didn’t know a lot about the disease we didn’t know a lot about treating it,” Johnson said. AdRandy Haffner, CEO of AdventHealth’s Central Florida Division, was in Utah at a conference when the shutdowns began. AdventHealth officials said this was the challenge healthcare workers didn’t see coming from working long hours daily, to shortage of medical supplies, to seeing patients pass from the virus. AdTo keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A woman was shot Monday night in Orlando, according to police. According to Orlando police, officers were called to AdventHealth after the victim was taken to the hospital. [TRENDING: Video: Arrest of Naked Cowboy at Bike Week | 36,000 Fla. Republicans leave GOP | Man rescued 135 miles off Fla. coast]Police said the shooting might have occurred in the 2900 block of Silver Star Road. The suspected shooter has not been arrested, but police said “we believe this to be an isolated incident.”AdAn investigation is ongoing.

SANFORD, Fla. – The Hope & Healing Center opened Monday in Sanford offering treatment for those battling addiction. The new facility, a partnership between Seminole County and AdventHealth, is designed to address the ongoing opioid crisis. Opioid overdoses increased last year by more than 50%, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, with nearly 62 overdoses per month in 2020. Currently, 10 inpatient residents can be housed at Hope & Healing. The Hope & Healing Center is the first of its kind, offering a wide range of counseling and support services that go beyond discharge from the facility including educational, vocational and housing needs.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Hospital officials said the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t affecting AdventHealth’s transplant program. She recalled what life was like before her heart transplant. “He said, ‘Well you probably have about 2 to 5 years with your heart,’” Nissel said. AdventHealth transplant cardiologist Dr. Stacy Mandras said that prevented her from getting the transplant. Ad“I would say from a transplant standpoint, a heart transplant standpoint, I don’t believe that COVID really affected the work that they’re doing all that much,” Mandras said.

ORLANDO, Fla. – AdventHealth has announced updates to its visitor policy for health facilities in Central Florida. However, AdventHealth stressed visitors must be the same two people per day, according to a news release. AdventHealth said in a press release its operation is “business as usual, without restrictions on procedures.”Dr. Neil Finkler, AdventHealth Chief Medical Officer for acute care services, said the health care system has been seeing a decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations since January. End-of-life patients, regardless of COVID-19 status, may have two visitors at a time, with a maximum of six visitors per day. Visitors must also comply with social distancing, hand hygiene and any other PPE requirements throughout the duration of the visit, according to the health care system.