Kirstin O'Connor
News 6 WKMG
Orlando, FL, United States
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Get up, gamers, it could save your life
The death of a 33-year-old professional video gamer has inspired a new effort to promote cross-training among amateur and gaming athletes. → Read More
'Miracle' 9-month-old girl survives rare brain tumor
The tumor was likely growing while Mary was still pregnant with Katie. → Read More
Claire's campaign for a T1D cure
Claire Goodowens has been active in raising awareness about the rising costs of insulin in the weeks leading up to her trip. → Read More
12-year-old gets new technology for managing diabetes
In June, Claire Goodowens talked to News 6 about the need for advanced technology for kids with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. → Read More
12-year-old with diabetes fights for lower insulin prices
Claire Goodowens is a swimmer, student, photographer and child living with Type 1 diabetes. → Read More
Orlando Health digital memorial honors organ donors, recipients
One person can save up to eight others, if he or she chooses to become an organ donor. → Read More
'Queen of Versailles' publishes book about daughter's overdose
Jacqueline Siegel talks about the decision to also publish a book with photocopies from her daughter’s diary. → Read More
Author of 'Orange is the New Black' advocates for mental health
The author behind the hit TV series Orange is the New Black is advocating for women and girls in Central Florida. → Read More
Discovery Cove invites guests with autism to swim with dolphins
Families of children with autism and other special needs will see changes at the animal interaction park at Discovery Cove. → Read More
Orlando teen recovering from rare genetic disorder
After four surgeries in two years, doctors call 14-year-old Sofia Maggio “one in a million.” → Read More
Q&A: Are video games to blame for violence?
News 6 anchor Kirstin O'Connor interviews Christopher Ferguson, Department Chair of Psychology at Stetson University. → Read More
Orlando 1-year-old with limb differences meets his hero, Shaquem Griffin
Former UCF Knight Shaquem Griffin met the Orlando 1-year-old with limb differences this weekend. → Read More
Parents of once-conjoined twins share challenges, story beyond hospital
"You're the lifeline, you're the technician, you're the nurse, so you have to stay calm, for their sake." → Read More
Dancing during labor? It's possible at Winnie Palmer Hospital
A new tool in the hospital is giving moms-to-be the option to dance during labor and delivery. → Read More
Healing Butterfly tea developed to help others overcome adversity
A local woman created a tea line to offer comfort to anyone suffering from child loss or any health challenge. → Read More
Volunteers knit thousands of red hats for congenital heart defect awareness
Thousands of little red hats, knit one by one, will be delivered to babies in Central Florida next month. → Read More
Here's your chance to walk, not ride, one of Florida's tallest roller coasters
Busch Gardens Tampa is offering a limited-time behind the scenes tour that is perfect for thrill-seekers. → Read More
Hitting a moving target, MRIdian offers new hope for radiation therapy
A new technology is changing the way doctors treat cancer using MRI and radiation at the same time. → Read More
Florida boy has best reaction to meeting woman with limb difference
A 1-year-old boy had the best reaction to meeting a woman with a limb difference. → Read More
New study asks if art can make you healthier
Two Central Florida institutions are starting new research to study how art can affect health. → Read More