One Friday per month the Chamber hosts Breakfast for a Cause, a special presentation on hot topics in the medical field. These breakfasts are sponsored by our local hospitals, who provide the medical experts on the month’s chosen topic, and are catered by one of our members. Breakfast for a Cause gives attendees a chance to learn from the experts about specific health concerns and pose questions directly to the doctors and specialists.
For the month of August, AdventHealth hosted “Vascular Surgery: Insight Into the Specialty” with Dr. Ralph P. lerardi, who is a vascular surgeon at AdventHealth’s Kissimmee and Celebration locations. Breakfast was provided from 4Rivers Smokehouse.
Dr. Ierardi explained that vascular surgeons manage conditions involving arterial and venous systems, excluding the heart and brain. He covered the signs, impacts, and fixes for arterial circulation disorders, arterial aneurysms, and venous disease. The impact of vascular health has become increasingly important as the population medial age is always increasing. Medical treatments, along with minimally invasive as well as traditional open surgical approaches, are critical features in the toolbox of a complete vascular specialist.
Our next Breakfast for a Cause will be held on September 27th at the Chamber. Hosted by Osceola Regional Medical Center, the topic will be “Living with Osteoarthritis.” Attendees can look forward to a breakfast catered by Big John’s Rockin’ BBQ. Breakfasts are free to Chamber members and $5for non-members. Registration can be found HERE.
Primary Care Medical Services of Poinciana, Inc., dba Osceola Community Health Services (OCHS) is a network of community health centers that has been providing quality primary and specialty health care services to the residents of Osceola and surrounding counties since 2005. OCHS provides primary care services to all ages, as well as OB/GYN, Dental, and Pharmacy services.
OCHS is committed to providing access to health care services for our communities to improve the health and well-being of our residents. They provide quality care with a focus on improved health outcomes. The overall estimated economic impact of Osceola Community Health Services in2018 was $16.4 million. There is an additional return on investment of $0.66 foreach $1.00 invested in OCHS. OSHS provided $2 million dollars in subsidized healthcare in 2018.
OCHS is nationally accredited by the Joint Commission, which recognizes an organizations commitment to meet high-quality standards of care. They are also certified as a Primary Care Medical Home, which means their services are designed to allow better access to health care, increased patient satisfaction, and improved health. OCHS has board-certified physicians and advanced practice RNs (ARNPS). They accept all major insurances and provide care to the uninsured on a sliding fee based on their ability to pay.
Osceola Community Health Services acts as a valuable employer, accounting for 161 jobs in 2018 throughout our service area. In addition to the 106 positions at the health center (direct jobs), as a result of re-spending of monies throughout the community, at large.
OCHS has the following locations:
Osceola Community Health Services – Kissimmee Dental
1875 Fortune Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Osceola Community Health Services at Stadium Place
1501 – 1507 Bill Beck Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Osceola Community Health Services at BVL
2622 Simpson Road, Kissimmee, FL 34743
Osceola Community Health Services at St. Cloud
1050 Grape Avenue, St. Cloud, FL 34769
Osceola Community Health Services at Intercession City
1703 Business Center Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34758
Osceola Community Health Services at Poinciana
109 Dover Plum Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34758
Osceola Community Health Services at Cameron Preserve
4303 Cameron Preserve Circle, Kissimmee, FL 34746
For information about how to make an appointment and become a member of their Medical Home, or if you are interested in becoming a member of the Board.
Please call 407-943-8600
The Downtown Kissimmee Area Council awarded their August/September Downtown Beautification Award to Aviles Hair Studio and The Spa at Aviles located at 23 Broadway! In addition to the eye-catching curb appeal Carlos Aviles and his husband Pedro have added to this new location, the salon’s interior is absolutely stunning! Carlos and Pedro just purchased the building in April, which makes this amazing transformation all the more impressive.
Aside from the gorgeous makeover, Aviles Hair Studio isexcited to offer a variety of services beyond hair care. They have a massage therapist on staff and severalprivate massage studios. They offerfacials, hair extensions, makeup, and waxing and will soon offer manicures andpedicures.
