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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Orlando Health began serving the Central Florida community on November 5, 1918, as
Orange General Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Orlando Health continues to uphold its mission "to improve the health and quality of life
of the individuals and communities we serve;" and
WHEREAS, Orlando Health has grown from a single hospital to a healthcare system of nine wholly-
owned or affiliated hospitals composed of specialty hospitals dedicated to children,
women and babies; a Cancer Center of Excellence; a tertiary safety-net hospital with the
area's only Level One Trauma Center for adults and pediatrics; and long-standing
community hospitals including Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital in Ocoee,
Florida; and
WHEREAS, Orlando Health—Health Central's commitment, attitude and actions reflect more than 65
years of service to its surrounding communities and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Orlando Health—Health Central's staff, made up of nearly 1,500 team members and over
500 physicians, coupled with the most advanced equipment and technology, ensures that
every patient receives the safe, quality and personalized care they deserve; and
WHEREAS, Orlando Health — Health Central is a proud member of the Orlando Health family of
hospitals, constantly working to deliver the highest quality healthcare services and
continually evolving to meet the needs of the growing West Orange community they
serve, including offering Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center services and opening
the new Orlando Health Emergency Room and Medical Pavilion—Horizon West; and
WHEREAS, the true value of Orlando Health in our community goes beyond its facility walls to
include providing nearly $451 million in support of community health needs in 2017 and
collaborating with more than 230 not-for-profit community partners; and
WHEREAS, Orlando Health contributes to the local economy as one of Central Florida's largest
employers with over 20,000 team members; and
WHEREAS, Orlando Health will celebrate 100 Years of Caring on November 5, 2018, and is eager to
begin the next 100 years Inspiring a New Century;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Ocoee City Commission does hereby recognize and proclaim this 5th day of
November, 2018, as Orlando Health—Health Central Hospital 100 Years of Caring Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this 20th day of
November, 2018.