The second phase of demolition on the shuttered Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital has been announced.

A child was airlifted to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children after a crash involving their electric dirt bike and a vehicle in Melbourne on Wednesday afternoon, according to a news release.

Orlando Health begins the first phase of demolition of Rockledge Hospital.

Orlando Health is making history as the first in the nation to use magnet tech for weight-loss surgeries.

Brightline hosted several patients of the Arnold Palmer children's hospital and their families to be "a conductor for a day" as part of its ongoing partnership with Orlando Health.

Orlando Health is unveiling a larger, specialized helicopter to transport critically ill children and adults.

As fireworks stands begin popping up across Central Florida, doctors at Orlando Health are issuing a stark warning: even legal fireworks can leave people with life-altering injuries.

A local foreign-language teacher dealt with a debilitating condition that required blood transfusions for years before finally getting a life-saving transplant in Orlando. Now, she’s sharing her journey.

At Orlando Health’s Advanced Rehabilitation Institute, what’s known as “high-intensity gait training” is giving people new hope and independence after severely disabling injuries.

An Orlando Health trauma surgeon, who worked the morning of June 12, 2016, returns to the site of the Pulse nightclub.

Police say a 3-year-old was struck and injured in a hit-and-run in Sanford.

An Orlando Health team is pioneering artificial intelligence technology for earlier diagnosis and treatments for cancer.

Office supplies from Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital won’t be going to waste following the facility’s closure.

An updated process is making baby’s first footprints easier to make, keep track of, and utilize in case of emergency. News 6 anchor Bridgett Ellison went to the New Orlando Health Lake Mary Center for Women and Babies to check out this different type of “digital footprint.”

An updated process is making baby’s first footprints easier to make, keep track of and utilize in case of emergency.

In just one day, Brevard County’s oldest city will no longer have its own hospital.

The Cady Way Pool in Winter Park will soon be accompanied by a new swimming pool, volleyball courts and pickleball courts.

The City of Melbourne has issued a critical drinking water warning due to the presence of E. coli bacteria in the water supply.

Responding in large part to the impending closure of Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital, Health First says it’s fast-tracking efforts to build two new freestanding emergency departments in Brevard County.

Health First launched its second air ambulance, First Flight 2, this week. The new helicopter is officially in service and will be based in northern Brevard County. The plan for the new air ambulance had been in the works for years, but the timing of the launch couldn’t be better.

Orlando Health said that because of years of neglect and costly repairs, it will shut down Rockledge Hospital on April 22.

Brevard County Fire Rescue will soon no longer be allowed to transport patients to Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital.

Leaders in Rockledge are officially moving ahead with plans to try and stop the city’s only hospital from shutting down.

Concerns over the abrupt closure of Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital have prompted a special city council meeting in Brevard County, as local officials and residents push to delay the shutdown.

Orlando Health recently announced that it will close Rockledge Hospital, citing years of facility neglect and costly repairs.

Orlando Health is closing one of the two Brevard County hospitals it acquired last year after the previous owner filed for bankruptcy protection.

En colaboración con Doctor’s Center Hospital en Puerto Rico, Orlando Health acaba de abrir sus primeras clínicas de atención primaria totalmente bilingües.

Orlando Health is expanding its Opioid Navigator Program to reach more individuals struggling with opioid use disorder.

Three months after having her second baby boy, a Central Florida women thought she had simply tweaked her back — but in reality, it was much more serious.

While individual flu cases are not reported in Florida, the state did say that there were 13 outbreaks in eight counties, including two in Seminole County, one in Orange County, and one in Volusia County.

The highly contagious norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, is going around.

Chirag Panchal, D.O. discusses prevention and treatment options on Breakfast With Bridgett.

Dr. Sarah Young, an oncologist at Orlando Health, discussed the warning signs and symptoms of lymphoma and treatment options.

Have you started decorating for the holidays yet? There's one annual charity event kicking off this weekend that might give you some inspiration.

As a result of the injury, Jahxy was paralyzed and became unable to breathe on her own, leading to her death, the lawsuit says.

Orlando first responders got hands-on special training at Orlando Health's Jewett Orthopedic Institute.

A real-estate firm has objected to a proposed $439 million deal that would lead to the health system Orlando Health buying three hospitals in Brevard and Indian River counties as part of the bankruptcy of hospital operator Steward Health Care.

Celebrate the start of fall with Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining experience that will start this month.

Whether a weekend warrior or a hard-core athlete, injuries are a part of the game.

Today's students are more tech savvy than ever, but with those skills also come some challenges they may not be developmentally ready for, like the risks involved with using social media.

On June 12, 2016, multiple victims came to ORMC in need of care, the only Level 1 trauma center in the area that happened to be just a few blocks away. All 35 victims who made it to the operating room survived.

Minimally invasive surgery has advantages that many may not be aware of.

In honor of National EMS Week, News 6 got the opportunity to speak with Orlando Health's Air Care Team.

Welcome to "Reasons To Choose Well," sponsored by Orlando Health.

One of the largest murals ever painted for the city was dedicated at a small park in downtown Orlando.

Some parents in Central Florida celebrated more than just the new year.

A strained network contract negotiation between United Healthcare and Orlando Health could mean a loss of coverage for many patients.

Orlando Health’s Health Central campus is taking part in a pilot program to encourage women to get their annual mammograms.

Marriott Vacations Worldwide held the 24th annual Caring Classic Golf Tournament, benefitting pediatric research.

Orlando Health is trying to identify a patient who arrived at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital last week.

A 12-year-old boy from Seattle underwent an emergency nine-hour-long brain surgery during a vacation to Orlando, according to Orlando Health.

Orlando Health is asking the public’s assistance identifying a patient currently at Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Couple celebrates anniversary in hospital.

Orlando Health is reaching out to the public to figure out the identity of a patient at the Orlando Regional Medical Center.

A person who had been shot was dropped off early Thursday at Orlando Health’s Winnie Palmer hospital, according to police.

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

Lake Nona will be the place to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Orlando Health is looking for information to help identify the family of one patient and the name of another patient.

This week's guest on "Getting Better with Kirstin O'Connor" is Monica Barreto, PhD, a pediatric psychologist with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

These volunteers work in different departments of the hospital, helping out with clerical work like answering phones and directing patients at the front desk. Others clean equipment and assist patients with simple errands. They may be doing different tasks, but it’s very evident they are all people-persons.

A common question parents have is whether their child needs an annual physical with their pediatrician if they’ve already had a sports clearance exam at school.

A baby girl who was born just 9 inches long and weighing 12 ounces celebrated her second birthday Tuesday with the help of Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.

Each year, over 130 million Americans visit the emergency room at hospitals throughout the country. One in 5 of these visits involves an injury, such as an open wound.

An 18-year-old man died Friday, days after he was hit by a car while standing on a street corner with another man who was badly hurt in the crash, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Most of us have heard that it’s important to be mindful of our health as we age, and as women, there are several reasons why having an OB-GYN is so crucial.

When it comes to poop, everyone is different. Your stool is affected not only by what you eat, but also your sleep, water intake, hormones, exercise and medications.

A Fort Lauderdale man was pronounced dead after he was found unconscious Friday night in a car that was stopped in a median on State Road 408, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 49-year-old Orlando man died Wednesday and another man was injured after a two-vehicle crash in Oak Ridge that evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A man was killed in a two-car crash in Orange County, officials say.

In the summer of 2013, Rowena was approaching retirement and ready for days full of novels, baking her favorite recipes and volunteering in her community. Before enjoying her golden years, she decided to get a checkup.

Surgeons are in control and execute the surgical plan while robots help with precision.

The Florida Highway Patrol says the crash happened along Town Center Boulevard at Mallard Cove Boulevard in the Hunters Creek neighborhood.

A 15-year-old bicyclist died Friday after a crash with a vehicle in south Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Three different Central Florida companies are hosting separate job fairs starting Wednesday morning.

Although many women are eager to share the milestones that come with new motherhood, there are some things they might be embarrassed to bring up — like the urinary and bowel problems that can happen after giving birth.

Sudden cardiac arrest and heart attacks may sound like the same thing, but they are different conditions. If you imagine your body as a house, cardiac arrest is like an electrical problem, while heart attack is like a blockage in the plumbing.

Can’t imagine starting the day without a fresh, aromatic cup of coffee? You’re not alone.

New year, same resolutions: Lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking. If you vow to make changes every year but never succeed, you need to have a better plan.

The Florida Vacation Rental Management Association is teaming up with Orlando Health to increase awareness after a recent increase in pediatric drownings.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and other local leaders will host a COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, according to county officials.

News 6 health reporter Kirstin O’Connor spoke with Dr. Monica Barreto, a child psychologist with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, about children’s mental health.

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida have doubled in a week, according to the Florida Hospital Association.

A bicyclist was struck and killed in Orange County, troopers say.

When a child is sick or injured, the natural reaction of many parents is to immediately go straight to the emergency room.

Few things are more memorable than the birth of a child.

Doctors describe cancer as a war inside the body, and the fight to win that war means finding a cure.

An Orlando man died Friday night when he was struck by a car as he crossed a road in Pine Castle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Orlando Health is amid its largest expansion in its 103-year history to keep up with all of the growth across Central Florida.

Nearly 1 in 100 babies in the United States is born with a heart defect, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

It’s that time of year once again: Flu season.

Woman visits hospital to thank staff after 52 day long stint with COVID-19.

The FHP investigates a fatal wreck in Orange County.

A Georgia man was killed in a crash in Orange County, the FHP says.

It’s commonly known that vitamin D helps maintain strong bones, helps the body absorb calcium and can improve heart health. But a recent study indicates vitamin D — specifically, vitamin D3 — can even help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

When actress Angelina Jolie found out she had a mutation in her BRCA1 gene that sharply increased her risk of developing breast cancer, she took the aggressive approach of having a preventive double mastectomy. Later, she also had her ovaries removed.

With a surge in population happening in and around Clermont, a new expansion is coming to meet the area's healthcare needs.

The Medical Director of Infectious Diseases at Arnold Palmer Hospital says pediatric cases at the hospital have "skyrocketed" over the last few weeks.

When your child isn’t feeling well and has a fever, it’s easy to fixate on the thermometer’s reading. How high is too high? Is it better to take them to the emergency room or to treat the fever at home?

It can happen at any time: Suddenly, your heart starts to race or you feel a flutter in your chest. Worried, you wonder what’s wrong.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is set to hold a news conference at City Hall Friday afternoon to address issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.