Health Tips

The Biggest Misconception About UCF Health If you’ve driven past UCF Health and thought, “That’s for students, not for me,” you’re far from alone. It’s one of the most common misunderstandings about our practice. But it couldn’t be further from the truth. Dr. Gavin Van Staden, a provider atUCF Health at the Quadrangle in Orlando,…

Are You Looking for a Provider Who Actually Listens? Finding family healthcare in Orlando you can actually trust shouldn’t be overwhelming. — especially when you’re dealing with language barriers, rushed appointments, or providers who treat your chart instead of treating you. If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling unheard, you’re not alone. And you…

When your doctor first mentions insulin, something shifts. Many women immediately ask, ‘Is insulin safe during pregnancy?’ Even if you’ve been managing your gestational diabetes well with diet and exercise, the word ‘insulin’ can feel like a turning point — a sign that things have gotten more serious, or more complicated. If that’s where you…

Older Medicare patient feeling supported at home managing chronic conditions Orlando

Three siblings from Kissimmee are seeing the holidays in a whole new light after undergoing cataract surgery in Orlando with Dr. Mehul Patel. Jacqulyn Thompson’s holiday season is much brighter than it’s been in years. Thanks to the care of UCF Health Faculty Physician Practice’s ophthalmologist Dr. Mehul Patel, Thompson and her two siblings, Rosemary…

Each flu season, we are bombarded with tips and tricks on how to skirt the formidable virus. However, this year we may be a little more prepared than other flu seasons, in part, due to COVID-19 practices and preparation. Here’s everything you need to know about the Florida flu season, including tips on staying healthy…