Find Orlando Family Magazine on Facebook! Follow Orlando Family Magazine on Twitter!

Tales of Triumph

Celebrating four amazing medical cases at local hospitals Read More  Read More

Spring Into Action

High-school athletes who are ready to dominate the spring sports season Read More  Read More

Best Children’s Doctors 2017

Spotlighting Greater Orlando’s top pediatricians Read More  Read More

The Price of Parenting

Local experts and parents weigh in on the costs and benefits of paid and in-home child care. Read More  Read More

Medically Speaking…

Pediatricians provide insight into their world. Read More  Read More

Mean Streets

Pedestrians, bicyclists look for safe passage on Greater Orlando’s notoriously deadly roadways. Read More  Read More

The Changing Cafeteria

Fresh ingredients and tasty options have kids craving today’s school lunches. Read More  Read More

Golden Years

Top-rated senior living facilities offer good times and peace of mind for residents. Read More  Read More

Top Nurses 2016

Celebrating the Greater Orlando region’s best nurses Read More  Read More

Best Plastic Surgeons 2016

Meet the local physicians who give their all to make you look your best. Read More  Read More

Best Doctors For Women

Meet the medical professionals making a difference in female health care. Read More  Read More

Brushing Up

Smile! More than 70 of Greater Orlando’s best dentists, as selected by our readers. Read More  Read More

Greater Orlando’s Healthy Future

Medical advancements available at local hospitals open a world of exciting possibilities. Read More  Read More

Best Doctors

The health care world is constantly changing, and in Greater Orlando, it’s one of the fastest growing industries as local providers seek to stay on the cutting edge of the field. That means local doctors have to stay ahead of the curve so they don’t get left behind. That’s good news for Central Floridians, who regularly seek out the best medical care they can find. In order... Read More

Medically Speaking…

Doctors provide insight into their world. Dr. Julie Wei Pediatric Otolaryngology “I wish I could tell myself early on to not be so self-assured. Early in a physician/surgeon’s practice, one is naturally focused on one’s abilities and believes that we can ‘fix’ anything. The longer I practice and more experience I have, I am much more humbled by all the factors that influence... Read More

Comfortable in Your Own Skin

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which might not mean much to you—until you consider how widespread the disease really is. “Skin cancer rates are skyrocketing, both in the U.S., where more than 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed annually, and around the world,” says Dr. Michael Steppie, president and medical director of the Orlando-based Associates in Dermatology. “In... Read More

Learning the Hard Way

For children and adults alike, a learning disability presents a serious challenge—and regardless of whether you realize it, someone in your family could be coping with one right now, no matter how smart, strong, stable or supported he or she might be. “Learning disabilities are more common than many people think,” says Dr. Charlene Messenger, a school psychologist since 1978... Read More

Sick of the Zika

As infection rates rapidly increase across the globe, the Zika virus is raising alarms in the medical community—not for its symptoms but for its link to congenital microcephaly, miscarriages and other adverse fetal outcomes for pregnant women. Orlando physicians, as well as the entire medical community, are on high alert for signs of the virus, yet they advocate calm, as there’s... Read More

9 Natural Ways to Boost Your Child’s Immune System

Flu season has cleared up, but chances of catching a common cold still remain elevated during springtime when compared to summer months. So, what can you do? Try simple, natural strategies to help keep your family healthy and strong. These tips can also help the body fight illness more efficiently. Eat the colors of the rainbow Fruits and vegetables get their color from naturally... Read More

Helping Your Overweight Child

The percentage of overweight children in the U.S. is growing at an alarming rate, with 1-in-3 kids now considered overweight or obese. From fast food to electronics, quick and easy is the new normal for many people; and preventing your kids from becoming overweight might mean changing the way your family eats, exercises, and spends time together. Helping kids adopt healthy lifestyles... Read More

Don’t Miss a Beat in Seeking Treatment

Do you know the warning signs of a heart attack? In a survey reported by the CDC, 92% of respondents recognized chest pain as a symptom of a heart attack. However, only 27% were aware of all major symptoms ─ chest pain or discomfort; upper body pain or discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw, or upper stomach; shortness of breath, nausea, lightheadedness, or cold sweats ─ and... Read More