First baby born at new Orlando Health hospital in Lake Mary receives $5,000 college scholarship
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LAKE MARY, Fla. - Meet Riley Mac Larson! He is the first baby born at the brand-new Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital for Women and Babies.
Baby Riley arrived on January 12 at 5:16 p.m. – just one day after the hospital opened – weighing 10 pounds and 9 ounces.
Riley, along with his proud parents, mother Nicole "Colie" Larson, BSN – who serves as the hospital’s regulatory consultant – and father Maclain Larson, are all doing well.
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Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital for Women and Babies proudly introduced Riley Mac Larson as the first baby born in its labor and delivery department on January 12, 2025. (Credit: Orlando Health)
Riley is set for a bright future. Seminole State College is presenting a $5,000 scholarship to Riley for being the first baby born at the new hospital.
A special surprise for his mother, who is an alumna of Seminole State College’s nursing program.
"This scholarship will be available when the newest member of our Raider community is ready to begin their college journey at Seminole State," said John A. Gyllin, Ed.D., vice president, Resource and Economic Development and Foundation executive director, of Seminole State College.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Orlando Health on Jan. 13, 2025.