Bridgett Ellison

Orlando

Anchor at WKMG-TV (Orlando, FL)

Morning, 9am & Noon News Anchor - WKMG News 6

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'Emergencies don't wait:' Central Florida hospitals train to stay up-and-running through hurricanes

1 week ago | clickorlando.com | Bridgett Ellison

ORLANDO, Fla. - During hurricanes, hospitals go into overdrive to stay open, protecting and serving patients through any kind of weather. "When a storm comes, we bring in enough water, enough food, enough diesel fuel, whatever it is, to run this campus autonomously for several days," said Brad Hillmon, chief operating officer at AdventHealth Orlando.
Eat well on a budget with grocery-shopping tips from a registered dietician

1 week ago | clickorlando.com | Bridgett Ellison

ORLANDO, Fla. - The path to getting on track with a healthy diet begins at the grocery store, but it's not cheap. With prices fluctuating, shopping for healthy foods can add up fast on a fixed income or tight budget. The good news is grocery prices dropped slightly, 0.04%, in the Consumer Price Index for April 2025. Egg prices led the drop, down 12.7% from the previous month. It was the biggest decline for egg prices in 41 years, yet the cost of eggs remains 49% higher than one year ago.
AdventHealth nurses provide great influence in healthcare governance

2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Bridgett Ellison

ORLANDO, Fla. - From the bedside to the forefront, nurses are leading the way as part of the Professional Governance Group at AdventHealth. It's a new concept rooted in an idea that sprouted after the COVID-19 pandemic. A small panel of nurses began meeting in 2022 to address the burnout and retention issues happening in the nursing industry at that time. Now, AdventHealth has expanded the concept by adding 40 nurses to their Professional Governance Group.
Sanford senior defies age with fitness, inspiring older adults to stay active

3 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Bridgett Ellison

ORLANDO, Fla. - May is Older Americans Month, and the last Wednesday of May is National Senior Health and Fitness Day. One local senior is fighting aging through fitness and inspiring other older adults to be more active. Sometimes, fitness routines are kick-started by doctor's orders, but that's not the case for Chuck Pula. His doctors say whatever he's already doing, he should keep it up because it's working. "I have everything done.
Autism therapy in demand as Florida rates trend higher than national average

4 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Bridgett Ellison

ORLANDO, Fla. - One in every 31 children will be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a slight increase from one in 36 in 2020, according to the CDC. In Florida, the rate is one in every 35 children diagnosed with autism. Studies show early intervention and therapy significantly improve developmental outcomes and quality of life for those diagnosed with autism.
'Fine-tuning their skills:' AdventHealth uses simulation lab to train nurses

1 month ago | clickorlando.com | Bridgett Ellison

DeLand, Fla. - A group of nurses observes a simulated bedside nurse visit at the AdventHealth Center for Simulation and Education in DeLand. "So what you're seeing today is essentially nurses practicing and fine tuning their skills in a safe environment. So whenever they're put in that environment, they're competent, they're confident, and they know who to reach out to for help to increase that quality of care for the patients," Chelsea Melady, training program manager said.
Orlando Health Digestive Institute uses AI to help find tumors in clinical study

1 month ago | clickorlando.com | Bridgett Ellison

ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando Health is boosting its efforts to integrate the latest technology, including artificial intelligence, in how it cares for patients. News 6 anchor Bridgett Ellison took a tour of the newly expanded Orlando Health Digestive Institute in downtown Orlando Tuesday and spoke with a patient who credits the team with saving her life.
Lost attractions of Central Florida

1 month ago | clickorlando.com | Bridgett Ellison

Florida's theme parks and attractions have evolved over the years and multiplied. The "Old Florida" tourist experience often focused on history, culture and natural wonders. While some of those experiences are still around today, many have closed to make way for progress. News 6 anchor Bridgett Ellison took a look back at Florida's most famous lost attractions with a local expert. "Florida must lead the nation in lost attractions," Dr. Jim Clark said.
Seminole, Volusia communities welcome new Lake Mary hospital

1 month ago | clickorlando.com | Bridgett Ellison

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - More than 14,000 babies are born every year at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Center For Women And Babies. Now, "Winnie" has a new "sister hospital." Just opened in January, this new center for women and babies is already having a major impact on communities in and around Seminole and Volusia counties. The new Orlando Health Lake Mary campus replaces the old South Seminole Hospital in Longwood.
Florida's maternal health care grade improves, but Black women still face high risks, report says

1 month ago | clickorlando.com | Bridgett Ellison

ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida received a "D+" grade from the March of Dimes when it comes to adequate maternal health care. That's slightly improved from a "D" in 2023, according to the March of Dimes annual report cards. The report highlights the ongoing challenges faced by mothers in the United States. But one group, Black women, experience disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality, preterm births, and infant mortality.