Treating substance use disorder during a mental health crisisThe latest initiative to promote Mental Health Awareness Month has brought several alarming statistics to light, including the record number of drug overdose deaths in 2021.
Mental health resources are tight. Therapy dogs offer a sense of peaceMental health experts in Central Florida have resources to share with residents, including some furry four-legged helpers.
‘Keep your eyes open:’ How parents can help their child’s mental healthAccording to a poll of parents by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 44% reported concerns about their children’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, but only 16% looked for help for their kids.
Clinic in The Villages offers new treatment for veterans suffering with PTSDA treatment long used to treat decompression sickness, serious infections and brain injuries is now being used to help veterans with PTSD at a clinic in The Villages.
OB-GYN, ‘Forgotten Trimester’ blogger reflects on evolution of women’s healthDr. Megan Gray spends day and night delivering babies at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.
74-year-old completes Fight for Air Climb to protect against respiratory virus pandemicsFor fifteen years some very determined climbers have fought their way up hundreds of stairs all to raise money to beat lung disease and during the pandemic, their mission has only gotten stronger.
New autism therapy centers planned for Orlando area to bring hundreds of jobsSix new autism therapy centers planned for the Orlando area will create 275 new jobs for behavioral analysts, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists.
New CDC data shows children, teens who recover from COVID-19 have increased risk for diabetesA new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found kids and teens with COVID-19 were more likely to receive a new diabetes diagnosis after infection than those without.
Central Florida doctor sees uptick in teen injuries from TikTok challengesDoctors have a warning for parents of teens when it comes to Tik Tok challenges.
Dazzling Nights adds first sensory-friendly experience in Central FloridaAn annual holiday celebration opened the door to neurodiverse families this holiday season.
Cancer specialists in Florida see dramatic results with new clinical trialDoctors describe cancer as a war inside the body, and the fight to win that war means finding a cure.
COVID forces emergency C-section, mom spends 85 days in Orlando hospitalThere are few things a mother remembers better than the birth of her child, but COVID-19 almost stole that precious moment from a Central Florida woman.
Central Florida breast cancer survivors share their paths to healingBreast cancer survivors are advocating for more people to take part in a program promoting plant-based diets, daily exercise and mindfulness.
‘Divine intervention:’ Oviedo mom gives birth to 3 daughters on same date exactly 3 years apartA mother gave birth to three daughters, three years apart, on the exact same date.
‘Every hour is a challenge:’ Florida woman shares trials of caring for mother during COVIDBeing a caregiver for her mom after her dementia diagnosis was never something Usha Tewari expected.
Florida doctor debunks myths about flu shotsNews 6 and AdventHealth have begun hosting events to administer free flu shots to the public.
AdventHealth Chief Nursing Officer remembers her roots during Hispanic Heritage MonthBorn in New York to Puerto Rican parents, Linnette Johnson said Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder of her roots.
Q & A: Why some are choosing concierge medicine during the pandemicNews 6 morning anchor Kirstin O’Connor spoke with Dr. Jason Littleon about his work to help patients with one-on-one care.
Stroke survivor warns condition could happen at any ageA young stroke survivor has a message about how the life-threatening condition can happen at any age.
Some previously hesitant now choosing to get vaccinated amid surge in COVID-19 casesTwo small business owners discussed the recent surge in COVID cases and why it’s pushing some to choose to get vaccinated.
Self-medicating is fueling nation’s opioid problem, mental health experts sayAccording to the most recent data from the CDC, overdose deaths in the United States rose 29.4% in 2020.
Vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women continues as doctors report rising COVID-19 hospitalizationsAdventHealth officials are urging pregnant women to get vaccinated due to a high number of severe hospitalizations.
Here’s how the COVID delta variant is impacting children in Central FloridaMore than 4-million children have been infected with COVID-19 in the United States since the start of the pandemic, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Surgery through sound waves treats essential tremorsJen Stratton is one of nearly 10 million people in the United States with an essential tremor.
Nurse practitioner gives hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines during pandemicA small business owner and nurse practitioner is being honored by News 6 for her commitment to getting 380 people in her community COVID-19 vaccines.
How private are mental health apps?Many people are downloading mental health apps for support, but Consumer Reports warns, sharing deeply personal, sensitive information on some virtual platforms might not be as private as you think.
Seacrest Studios welcomes virtual guests into Arnold Palmer hospitalThe only broadcast, podcast, and teleconference studio of its kind in Florida is open for patients in the hospital.
Foster homes needed for teens in Central FloridaThe lead nonprofit agency overseeing foster care, adoption, and child welfare services is asking families to consider opening up their homes to foster teens.
