{"id":351227,"date":"2026-07-24T16:07:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/351227\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T16:07:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:07:14","slug":"health-central-named-west-orange-county-resuscitation-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/351227\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Central named West Orange County resuscitation leader"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Orlando Health Health Central Hospital has become the first hospital in West Orange County designated a Primary Florida Resuscitation Center of Excellence.<\/p>\n

The designation recognizes hospitals that meet statewide criteria for responding to cardiac arrests and improving patients\u2019 chances of survival.<\/p>\n

Hospitals must self-attest that they meet standards established by the Florida Resuscitation Committee. Those standards include working closely with local emergency medical services, developing comprehensive patient-care plans through multidisciplinary teams and educating residents about recognizing and responding to cardiac emergencies.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile Orlando Health Health Central Hospital has served this community for many decades, we\u2019re always looking for new ways to raise the bar and enhance our patient care services,\u201d hospital President Maggie Bonko said.<\/p>\n

\u201cCardiac arrest emergencies require a highly coordinated response across multiple teams, and we\u2019re proud to deliver the advanced care our patients need when every second counts.\u201d<\/p>\n

The designation also emphasizes community CPR training, patient rehabilitation and support for cardiac-arrest survivors and their caregivers.<\/p>\n

Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops beating, preventing blood from reaching the brain and other organs. Immediate CPR and rapid treatment can improve a person\u2019s chances of survival.<\/p>\n

Health Central joins other Orlando Health facilities recognized through the statewide program. South Lake Hospital received Lake County\u2019s first primary designation<\/a> in February, while Melbourne Hospital became the first designated facility in Brevard County<\/a> in April.<\/p>\n

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