Orlando Health is one of the nation's finest, most comprehensive community owned hospital systems, serving Central Florida since 1918. As part of the Orlando Health family, Health Service for Travelers extends the mission - to improve the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve. We are proud to bring such an essential service to the community.
Whether it's the allure of the unknown...
...new world-wide business opportunities or a desire to spread their wings, people from all cultures are embarking on international adventures. Regardless of the nature of your travel, make sure you plan wisely and stay healthy with knowledge, common sense and an ounce of prevention.
Team approach. Health Service for Travelers is genuinely concerned about the health and safety of our travelers. We recognize that by working with other disciplines we can assure the good health and well being of a traveler. Our professional staff is well-versed in collaborating effectively with many disciplines as requested by the traveler:
- Primary Care Physicians
- Human Resource Managers
- Occupational Health Nurses
- Corporate Medical Directors
Additional Resources
Our Location
Health Services for Travelers
21 W. Columbia St. #201
Orlando, FL 32806
(Located within the Internal Medicine office)
Directions
- From I-4 Eastbound
Take Kaley Ave. (east) Exit #81BC - Turn right at the end of the ramp and follow Kaley Ave. to Orange Ave. Turn left onto Orange Ave. and proceed northbound for approx. ½ mile (3 traffic lights) to Columbia Street and turn left. Our office is the third building on the right, 2-story brown brick building, parking and entrance is located in the back of the building. - From I-4 Westbound
Take Anderson St. Exit #82B - Turn right at stop light and proceed east on Anderson St. to Orange Ave. Turn right onto Orange Ave. and proceed south for approx. ½ mile (3 traffic lights) to Columbia St. and turn right. Our office is the third building on the right, 2-story brown brick building, parking and entrance is located in the back of the building. - From East/West Expressway (the 408)
Traveling East, take the Orange Ave. exit and make an immediate right at the end of the ramp. Follow the curve around the lake and turn left onto Orange Ave. Proceed south to Columbia Street. Turn right onto Columbia Street. Our office is the third building on the right, 2-story brown brick building, parking and entrance is located in the back of the building.
Traveling West, take the Rosalind exit and turn left at the end of the ramp onto South St. Proceed west to Orange Ave. and turn left at the light. Follow Orange Ave. to Columbia Street and turn right. Our office is the third building on the right, 2-story brown brick building, parking and entrance is located in the back of the building.
If you have any difficulty with these directions, please call us at 407.649.6821.
Staff
The clinical staff remains on the leading edge of travel health issues by maintaining membership in the International Society of Travel Medicine, a vital link around the globe. Also instrumental in this priority is daily research through the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta and the United States Department of State where we access the most current and reliable information available. Health Service for Travelers is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Our staff includes:
Mary Busowski, MD
Mark Wallace, MD
Marjorie Brown, BS, RN, Travel Medicine Nurse
Certificate in Travel Health
Services
- Travelers
- Individuals and Tour Groups
- Corporate/Business Travelers
- Missionary Groups
- Church Mission Trips
- College, University and School (individuals & groups)
- International Programs
- Military & Government Employees
- Sporting Teams, Media, Travel Agent and Medical Professionals
- Aviation Companies
- Dive Groups
- International Visitors
- Medical Missions
- Students
- Personal protection
Travelers
For travelers, the threat of disease worldwide, although real, is often different from what many expect. Epidemics, outbreaks and life threatening diseases do occur; however, the actual risk varies according to destination, duration of stay and nature of travel and the overall health status of the traveler. Health Service for Travelers at Orlando Health provides accurate and reliable information specific to each traveler's personal itinerary. We have experience in caring for a variety of travelers in all age groups.
After you see your travel agent, see us!
Knowing how to protect yourself against health risks while traveling is not so simple. With a significant difference between home and destination environment, the need for pre-travel counseling and immunization is essential. Most people think of immunizations as something needed when we are children, but not all immunizations are effective for a lifetime. Health Service for Travelers at Orlando Health offers an array of services to ensure our travelers remain healthy and safe:
- Individual pre-travel assessment to determine healthcare needs
- Current information on disease risks, political and social environments, crime and road conditions, specific to country of travel
- Education on travel health issues, including food and water precautions and insect protection measures
- Preventive vaccines and medications
- Our staff has experience with many different types of travelers, including:
- Individuals and Tour Groups
- Corporate/Business Travelers
- Missionary Groups
- Church Mission Trips
- College, University and School (individuals & groups)
- International Programs
- Military & Government Employees
- Sporting Teams, Media, Travel Agent and Medical Professionals
- Aviation Companies
- Dive Groups
- International Visitors
- Medical Missions.
Students
Due to close contacts with others, many colleges, camps and summer programs require certain immunizations such as Hepatitis A or B and Meningitis. Health Service for Travelers at Orlando Health can provide immunizations for teens to meet these requirements in a pleasant, caring environment.
Personal Protection
Health Service for Travelers provides flu and pneumonia shots for people of all ages. Flu shots are specially formulated each year and should be updated annually. The pneumonia vaccine is given once after age 65, but may be given earlier for those at high risk due to chronic poor health.
Everyone in the United States should have a tetanus/diphtheria vaccine every 7-10 years. Because of our unique services, we always have this vaccine on hand even when there is a national shortage. We now encourage all adults to receive the new Tdap (Adacel) vaccine once as an adult to prevent whooping cough.
All adults are should consider the Hepatitis A and B vaccines unless medically contraindicated due to possibility of exposure to these diseases in our own country.
Adults 50 years of age and older may be eligible to receive the shingles vaccine, Zostavax, if you are interested, please call to find out if this is a vaccine you should consider.
For patients undergoing elective surgery for Splenectomy we offer the pre surgical vaccines recommended: Meningococcal, HIB and pneumococcal.
Work Requirements
Employers are now seeking immunizations to optimize the continued health of their staff members. Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and tetanus/diphtheria (Td) are among the immunizations often requested.
Injury
If you step on a nail or endure some other injury that warrants a Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td) or the new Tdap vaccine, we can help. Even during shortages, the vaccination is usually available in our office.
We also offer post-exposure vaccination and counseling for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Rabies.
Hours
Monday -Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Please call 407.649.6821 to make an appointment.