FLASS: The Florida Lung, Asthma and Sleep Specialists healthcare providers and staff are pleased to share some amazing news with you in the FLASS Blog, and indeed, in the entire Central Florida Community.
Exciting News for the Winter Garden Team, Formerly Known as “The Clermont Team”
Soon our Clermont team will take the name of the Winter Garden Team. FLASS is expanding. Soon you will see us in our new home and know us as your Winter Garden Team. We will have moved into our new home and state-of-the-art-facility, located at 15540 W. Colonial Dr., Winter Garden 34787.
Words of Praise from our FLASS Founder, Dr. Fortune Alabi
The head of our FLASS “family” is our founder, Dr. Fortune Alabi, MD, MBA, FCCP, FABSM. Recently he spoke of his pride in the FLASS team as they moved into the new facility. “This is evidence of a hardworking team that continues to shine and grow each day.”
Likewise, he explained, “Our new location will give us an opportunity to reach out to another diverse market segment.” He also lauded the new location. This means we will “be surrounded by two nearby hospitals, Advent Health Winter Garden and Orlando Health Central Hospital. It is our goal to be of service to this population.”
Dr. Alabi, also graciously extended his personal appreciation to the FLASS administrative team for all the hard work they did to pave the way for this progress. He stated, “I would also like to thank our administration team for the hard work to make this move possible. We are all very grateful for your service.”
A Special Commendation for the Medical Community at Large
Although this blog announces the happy occasion of opening our newest location, Dr. Alabi was quick to remark on the current COVID-19 situation.
He has met the issue with compassion for patients and their families. And he voices praise for all care-givers and healthcare professionals in a troubled time.
He remarked in a recent interview, “The pandemic has caused significant negative health and financial effects on our country. especially the deaths of many people and heartbreaking financial hardships. The total magnitude of this pandemic still remains unimaginable.”
And he added, “The medical community has been impressive in responding and adapting to this pandemic. Our prayers are with the families of the many healthcare workers who have lost their lives in the practice of medicine. May their names NEVER be forgotten.”
FLASS: Remembering Who We Are
Dr. Alabi never hesitates to emphasize our core values. At FLASS, we are family, and so are you, our patients, co-workers, colleagues, patients’ families, supporters, and friends. Dr. Alabi speaks for all the FLASS physicians, healthcare providers, and administration staff when he states, “We believe that the core of medicine is a special gift from God to use our hands to make a difference in people’s lives. We consider this a special blessing to bless others. Our success is through genuine commitment and dedication to our patients. They are an extension of our FLASS family.”
You might already know us here at FLASS. For fourteen years, we have been bringing, “comprehensive, compassionate and quality pulmonary and sleep medicine services” to Central Florida. Did you know that “Our eight board-certified pulmonary and critical care physicians are affiliated with AdventHealth and Poinciana Medical Center with offices located near all the hospitals?” Now we are pleased to announce that you can find world-class care at any of our central Florida locations:
- 3480 Polynesian Isle Blvd., Kissimmee FL, 34746,
- 717 East Michigan St., Orlando, FL, 32806,
- 4553 Pleasant Hill Rd., Kissimmee FL, 34759,
- 15540 W Colonial Drive., Winter Garden, FL 34787.