Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital is Seminole County’s First Primary Florida Resuscitation Center of Excellence

Orlando, FL (June 26, 2026) Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital has been named the first Primary Florida Resuscitation Center of Excellence in Seminole County, reflecting its commitment to improving cardiac arrest survival rates, advancing evidence-based care and fostering strong partnerships with local emergency medical services.

To achieve this recognition, a hospital must meet and self-attest to the criteria set by the Florida Resuscitation Committee. The criteria include a strong emphasis on community involvement, such as programs that train bystanders in resuscitation efforts. Centers of Excellence are also tasked with promoting wellness, enhancing necessary rehabilitation for cardiac arrest patients and providing support for their loved ones and caregivers.

“Earning this recognition is a testament to the incredible teamwork between our clinicians and EMS partners to save lives,” said Shawn Molsberger, president, Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital. “We are also dedicated to empowering Seminole County residents with the knowledge and tools to recognize cardiac emergencies and act quickly. Caring for our community is truly a collaborative effort and we are grateful to be part of it.”

Each year, approximately 350,000 individuals die from cardiac arrest in Florida, and it remains the third-leading cause of death in the United States.

About Orlando Health

Orlando Health is a private not-for-profit, integrated academic healthcare system with $15 billion of assets under management, that serves the southeastern United States – including Florida and Alabama – and Puerto Rico. With corporate offices in Orlando, Florida the system provides a complete continuum of care across a network of medical centers and institutes, community and specialty hospitals, physician practices, urgent care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare, and long-term and behavioral health care services. Founded more than 100 years ago, Orlando Health’s mission is to improve the health and the quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve. The system provided nearly $2 billion in community impact in the form of community benefit programs and services, Medicare shortfalls, bad debt, community-building activities and capital investments in FY 24, the most recent period for which the information is available. For more information, visit orlandohealth.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.