December 3, 2007 - Orlando, FL – The EMLRC proudly announces ownership of land in Southeast Orlando as part of the preparation for the thriving medical metropolis in Central Florida. The new international training and educational facility will compliment the growth in health care and technology alike. The 4.6 acres is part of a partial of land in Southport, directly on the west side of the Orlando International Airport. "We're thrilled that years of work to bring this state-of- the art facility to Orlando will soon be a reality," shared Beth Brunner, CEO of the EMLRC. "There is great momentum in health care education, coupled with the growing simulation platform, which we have been using for several years." Orlando's Mayor Dyer shares "This project has the City of Orlando's full support - and will certainly be another key piece of our medical and technology growth plan."

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January 25, 2007 - Orlando, FL – Given Florida’s booming population and the fact that one in three Floridians will require emergency care each year, the EMLRC is poised to handle the increased demand for more lifesavers. In late 2006,
Dr. John C. Hitt, University of Central Florida President, was
one of those three.

After his successful recovery he said:
“Without the well-trained emergency medical team that responded to my heart attack, I wouldn’t be here today.”

The EMLRC's Capital Campaign, Building on Excellence, announces two Public Service Announcements featuring Dr. John C. Hitt, President of the University of Central Florida.

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December 18, 2006 - Orlando, FL – The Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center (EMLRC) recently held a Sneak Preview Luncheon to educate community leaders on its importance to Central Florida and to premiere
a new informational video showcasing University of Central Florida (UCF) President Dr. John Hitt’s personal testimony.

Serving as the host committee, among those in attendance were Kathleen Gallagher McIver, the Honorable Linda Chapin, the Honorable Glenda Hood, and Rick Walsh.

“EMLRC plays a major role in training the entire emergency team from the 911 dispatchers and EMTs to the emergency room nurses and physicians,” stated Dr. Richard Slevinski, EMLRC president. “We offer on-site educational courses, a new Mobile Simulation Lab, and we look forward to joint symposiums with the new UCF Medical School and the Burnham Institute.”

Dr. Hitt shared his experiences with emergency professionals with WESH Channel 2 Health Reporter Dr. Todd Husty. The half-hour interview was taped to produce an informational video and a public service announcement in support of EMLRC. Dr. Hitt explains how the teamwork of the emergency professionals from UCF, the medical helicopter, and the emergency room all contributed to him surviving his heart attack.

“At some point, you – your family, your loved ones, your friends – will require lifesaving medical care,” said Glenda Hood, chair of the EMLRC host committee. “Getting to definitive care within the first hour of injury drastically increases their chances of survival.”

The EMLRC is working to construct a new and improved, larger training facility that will not only provide interactive courses with hands-on learning environments, including a simulated emergency room, ambulance, and high-tech simulators, but will also feature distance learning capabilities. The total cost to purchase the land from the city of Orlando and build the Center is estimated to be $6,000,000. To date, nearly $2,500,000 has been collected and pledged from a combination of sources including the Federal Government, the state of Florida, members of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians, medical groups, and vendors of emergency medical equipment and services.