Orlando Health is a private, not-for-profit network of community and specialty hospitals based in Orlando, Florida. Orlando Health is Central Florida’s fourth largest employer with nearly 29,000 employees and more than 4,500 affiliated physicians.
History
The system was founded in 1918 when the first hospital, Orange General Hospital, was opened. In 1946, the hospital name changed to Orange Memorial Hospital. In 1951, Orange Memorial became approved as a teaching hospital, one of the first in Florida.
In 1977, Orange Memorial and Holiday hospitals consolidated to form the new Orlando Regional Medical Center, in 1984 the Air Care Team was formed providing scene and interfacility air transport to the Central Florida area, and in 1985 Sand Lake Hospital was built. The Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women opened in 1989 and in 1991 M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando was created.
In 1992, ORMC changed its corporate name to Orlando Regional Healthcare System to reflect the growing network of facilities. That same year, ORHS began co-owning South Seminole Hospital with Healthtrust. In 1997, ORHS purchased a 49% share in Leesburg Regional Medical Center.
In 1999, ORHS purchased Lucerne Hospital. The following year, ORHS dropped the word "System" from its name, keeping Orlando Regional Healthcare as the corporate name. In 2005, the Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies was built.
In 2008, the system was rebranded to change the corporate name of the organization from Orlando Regional Healthcare to Orlando Health.
On July 1, 2020, St. Cloud Regional Medical Center joined Orlando Health Inc. Orlando Health officially closed on the hospital purchase from Community Health Systems (CHS) on June 30.
On October 1, 2020, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg joined Orlando Health Inc. Orlando Health officially closed on the hospital purchase from Community Health Systems (CHS) on Wednesday, September 30.
On August 5, 2024, crossing state lines, Orlando Health agreed to purchase the majority stake in Birmingham-based Brookwood Baptist Health held by Tenet Healthcare, thus expanding Orlando Health’s presence in Alabama. The proposed deal would retain Baptist Health System as a partner.{}
Demographics
Orlando Health serves 1.6 million Central Florida residents and several thousand international patients annually. Orlando Health is considered a disproportionate share hospital, meaning it receives special funding because it treats significant populations of indigent patients. Orlando Health is also Central Florida's only qualified participant in the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida (SNHAF). The 14 hospital systems that make up the SNHAF include the state's teaching hospitals, public hospitals and trauma centers. These organizations account for less than 10 percent of the hospitals in Florida, but provide more than 50% of the state's charity care.
Facilities
The core campus of Orlando Health is located just south of downtown Orlando. Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute and Orlando Health Cancer Institute are grouped together on the main campus of Orlando Health.
- Orlando Health | Orlando Regional Medical Center
- Orlando Health | Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
- Orlando Health | Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies
- Orlando Health | Horizon West Hospital in Winter Garden
- Orlando Health | Cancer Institute
- Orlando Health | Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, a medical and surgical facility in Dr. Phillips
- Orlando Health | South Seminole Hospital, medical/surgical community hospital in Longwood
- Orlando Health | Health Central Hospital in Ocoee
- Orlando Health | South Lake Hospital in Clermont
- Orlando Health | Lake Mary Hospital
- Orlando Health | St. Cloud Hospital
- Orlando Health | Bayfront Hospital
- Orlando Health | Rockledge Hospital
- Orlando Health | Melbourne Hospital
- Orlando Health | Sebastian River Hospital
- Orlando Health | Jewett Orthopedic Institute
- Orlando Health | Advanced Rehabilitation Institute
- Baptist Health | Brookwood Hospital
- Baptist Health | Citizens Hospital
- Baptist Health | Princeton Hospital
- Baptist Health | Shelby Hospital
- Baptist Health | Walker Hospital
- Doctors’ Center Hospital Orlando Health — Dorado
- Doctors’ Center Hospital Orlando Health – Bayamón
- Doctors’ Center Hospital Orlando Health – Manatí
- Doctors’ Center Hospital Orlando Health – San Juan
- Doctors’ Center Hospital Orlando Health – San Fernando de la Carolina
In Development:
- Orlando Health Behavioral Health Hospital
- Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital (Opening 2026)
- Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital (Opening 2026)
Sports sponsorship
In 2013, Orlando Health became the first sponsor for the MLS expansion club Orlando City SC. Their sponsorship was a carry-over partnership that was established when Orlando City SC was part of the United Soccer League Pro Division.
Pediatric Associates of Orlando
On Sept 1, 2015, Orlando Health acquired Pediatric Associates of Orlando.
References
External links
- Official website
- UF Health Cancer Center - Orlando Health Official website
- Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Official website
- Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Official website
