AdventHealth, Junior Achievement create initiative to get children interested in healthcare careers
The shortage of healthcare workers has been a big topic over the last few years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States could face a shortage of 195,400 nurses by the year 2031.
โImproved outlook:โ AdventHealth Central Florida facilities moving to โred statusโ
Beginning Wednesday, AdventHealth facilities in Central Florida will be transitioning from โblack statusโ to โred statusโ as current COVID-19 conditions appear to be improving, according to a news release from Advent Health officials.
News 6 teams up with Centra Care: Hereโs when, where to get your free flu shot
News 6 teams up with Centra Care: Hereโs when, where to get your free flu shotPublished: October 22, 2020, 9:32 amNews 6 is once again teaming up with AdventHealth Centra Care to offer free flu shots to Central Floridians.
This is why itโs so important to get your flu shot this year
This is why itโs so important to get your flu shot this yearPublished: October 21, 2020, 12:25 pmBy getting a flu shot, it reduces your chances of getting a virus that looks like COVID-19, as well as having to go see a doctor during a time in which cases of respiratory illnesses are high.
Advent Health CEO says peak of hospitalizations still weeks away
That was the message Advent Health CEO Terry Shaw conveyed during an appearance on CBSs Face the Nation on Sunday morning. This comes as Central Florida prepares to host a national AAU volleyball tournament that starts on Tuesday at the Orange County Convention Center. Despite the rise in positive cases statewide, Florida continues to slowly reopen. Starting Tuesday, Orange County will host the AAU national volleyball tournament at the Orange County Convention Center, but those games will not have any spectators. Itll provide an estimated $15.6 million impact here in Orange County.
Hospital charged man $1,200 after refusing to give him COVID-19 test
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. A Central Florida couple said they were charged $1,200 for a COVID-19 test they did not get. An Orange County man said he and his wife went to a local hospital for a COVID-19 test. They didnt get one but were charged $1,200 for the visit. "And he said just come into the emergency room and you can get a test," Stover said. Many people went to emergency rooms looking for COVID-19 tests in March when tests were not widely available.
Healthcare workers encourage people to wear masks as Florida enters phase 2 of reopening
Ron Desantis reopening plan the state reported the worst day of new coronavirus cases since the virus arrived in Florida. Dr. Timothy Hendrix with Advent Health is among the healthcare professionals offering guidelines for reopening. Weve been talking to businesses about reopening and re-opening safely, Hendrix said. News 6 got a statement from Health First which also stressed being diligent about wearing masks. Dr. Edgar Sanchez with Orlando Health also emphasized the importance of wearing a face covering.