
We had the STUFF, but we need to do even more prep work this time
So our last trip to Disney was eventful, to say the least. Natalie’s portable suction machine died out on us, resulting in a middle of the night trip to Wal-Mart that just about resulted in a traffic ticket, followed by an early morning, emergency call to the front desk for a medical supply company that would rent equipment. All of this could have been prevented if:
- I had brought our home suction machine as back-up, for the hotel at least;
- I had researched locations of necessary stores (Wal-Mart, gas stations, pharmacies, etc.)
- I had researched medical supply companies that rent equipment
Thankfully, we were able to find a company to rent us a suction machine. What a life saver! But this time around, I plan on researching addresses and phone numbers of all relevant things I may need. I can say that the front desk of the Caribbean Beach Resort was great, and has probably seen it all and knew exactly where to direct us. BUT…I prefer to be prepared this time. So here’s what I found:
www.orlandomedicalrental.com
Kissimmee , FL , 34741
407-957-8595
This site also shows that they rent strollers, even strollers that seat up to three kids. Every single piece of equipment we could possibly need for Natalie is available here–Cough Assist, nebulizer, suction, biPap. They also have scooters, oxygen, bath equipment, and more for rent. It’s not like we’re too lazy to bring the stuff–we bought a utility trailer just to tote Nat’s gear. But things have a strange habit of dying on us at the most inopportune times, so this place looks like a one-stop shop.
www.caremedicalequipment.com
102 Drennen Rd. B-1
Orlando, Florida 32806
Phone (407) 856-2273
This, I think, is the company we went with last time. They offer a few less services, with the only ones being needed by us being suction machines and nebulizers, but I suppose if those are what we need and there are none available with the other company, here’s a back-up option!
OTHER NECESSITIES:
Walgreens
7767 W Irlo Bronson Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34747
407-390-1701
Just in case there would be something we would need, medicine wise, that we couldn’t find at Wal-Mart, I included the nearest Walgreens, just to be safe.
Wal-Mart
3250 Vineland Road
Health Central
10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761
407-296-1000
www.healthcentral.org
Osceola Regional Medical Center
700 West Oak Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741
407-846-2266
www.osceolaregional.com
Southlake Hospital
1099 Citrus Tower Blvd, Clermont, FL 34711
352-394-4071
www.southlakehospital.com
Winnie Palmer Hospital
83 West Miller Street, Orlando FL 32806
321-843-9792 www.orlandohealth.com/WinniePalmerHospital/index.aspx
So on the whole, this has been a pretty depressing article, I suppose. I’ve researched and looked up and perused everything about the fun of Disney, but I am a parent, so I need to be prepared for all possible outcomes. Because as they attribute to Murphy’s Law: if it can go wrong, it will go wrong, and at least now I (and any readers I have) have the resources I may need without have a 2 a.m. panic.