The Downtown Kissimmee Area Council recently awarded the January/February Downtown Beautification Award to Help Now of Osceola, Osceola's premiere domestic abuse prevention program, for their brand new outreach center located at 108 Church St. Those familiar with Downtown will recognize this location as the former offices of the Osceola News Gazette.
Two years ago Help Now's board made the decision to purchase the property and made plans to remodel and revitalize it with Help Now's use of trauma-informed care in mind. They spent the last two years creating a beautiful space both inside and out. The transformative paint and landscaping on the exterior is thanks in part to a Community Betterment Grant from Commissioner Cheryl Grieb. As Downtown Beautification Award winners, Help Now received a letter of recognition from DKAC Chair Keith Ronan and the Beautification Award sign will sit in front of their property throughout January and February. The award presentation was also shared live on Positively Osceola.
Help Now's outreach center provides free counseling and support services to those in a potentially dangerous relationship. In addition to providing this safe space and resources for victims of domestic abuse, the new outreach center also houses a food pantry for survivors who may need a little extra assistance as they get back on their feet. In just the first 24 hours of opening the outreach center a few months ago, Help Now was able to assist over 40 families. The outreach center offers walk-in service between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, and the organization also operates a safe shelter and 24-hour crisis hotline that allow victims and survivors to access their services for safety and support.
If you need to connect with Help Now, call their hotline at 407-847-8562 or visit their website at www.helpnowshelter.org. They are also on Facebook.
Are you tired of dirty, smelly, pest-ridden trash bins? Champion Bin Cleaning, LLC knows how to fix the problem!
Champion Bin Cleaning, LLC is a veteran- and family-owned business, which operates in Osceola County. They deliver an eco-friendly and low-cost cleaning service for residential trash bins and commercial dumpsters.
Why should you have your trash and recycle bins cleaned?
Germs, viruses, and bacteria such as E-Coli, Salmonella, and Listeria build up and around your trash bin, which can cause unexplained illnesses to you and your family. Champion Bin Cleaning has an unmatched cleaning system that rids all harmful germs with the use of hot water temps of 190 degrees . Additionally, they spray down the outside of the trash bin including the parts that are often touched, such as the lid and handle.
Trash bins are also deodorized to eliminate the foul odors that attract stray animals and pests, such as flies and maggots.
So, protect your home and family by keeping your trash bins cleaned!
Pressure washing services are also available for driveways, sidewalks, and much more.
You can visit Champion Bin Cleaning at their website www.championbincleaning.com to sign up for their services or call 407-866-3195 for details.
As Osceola County continues its positive growth, Orlando Health is dedicated to providing the expanded services that make quality healthcare both accessible and convenient. “The new services we have brought into the area have received a welcome reception and a truly positive response from the community,” says Thibaut van Marcke, senior vice president, Orlando Health Southeast Region, and president of Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital.
Emergency and Physician Care in Kissimmee
The Orlando Health Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion – Osceola opened in 2019. Located on a 13-acre campus on Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee, the three-story, 60,000-square-foot facility includes a full-service emergency room with 24 treatment rooms on the first floor. The ER offers 24/7 adult and pediatric emergency care provided by board-certified emergency medicine physicians and an expertly skilled clinical team. The ER also features a dedicated cardiac/respiratory resuscitation room, cardiac monitoring, and full laboratory and diagnostic imaging services.
Further, the pavilion includes adult and pediatric specialty physician offices, outpatient lab services and is home to Orlando Health Cancer Institute – Osceola, offering close to home medical and surgical oncology consultations and appointments. And for those minor injuries and illnesses that just can’t wait, CareSpot Urgent Care – Orlando Health in Kissimmee offers extended hours seven days a week to provide care, including X-rays, lab testing and even filling common prescriptions.
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital has provided healthcare services to the St. Cloud and surrounding Osceola County community for more than 55 years. As an acute care hospital, Orlando Health St. Cloud offers emergency, inpatient and outpatient care with specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology and neurology, plus outpatient rehabilitation services and a wound healing & hyperbaric center. Formerly St. Cloud Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital joined the Orlando Health family in July 2020.Located on the hospital’s campus, the new Orlando Health Medical Pavilion- St. Cloud is a 50,000-square-foot, two-story facility housing primary and specialty care physician practices as well as a walk-in clinic with extended hours to provide care for minor illness and other medical needs.
Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $6.5 billion of assets under management that serves the southeastern United States.
