Giant Lungs to Arrive at Halifax Health for Incredible Educational Opportunity

Discover the Power of Your Lungs! A Fun and Educational Event for All Ages

Presented by Halifax Health – Charles L. & Miki N. Grant Cancer Center of Hope

Join us for an exciting and interactive event where students of all ages, from elementary school to nursing school, can explore how our lungs work and why they’re so important to our health!

“Our lungs are amazing organs,” says Dr. Harold Matos-Casano, a pulmonary care specialist at Halifax Health. “They help us breathe by bringing oxygen into our bodies and removing carbon dioxide. They also help keep us healthy by filtering out harmful particles and germs from the air.”

At this event, you’ll learn:

·         How your lungs work and why they’re essential to your body

·         Tips for keeping your lungs strong and healthy

·         The dangers of smoking and exposure to harmful substances

·         How to prevent lung cancer and other lung diseases

“Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women around the world,” explains Dr. Zafar Latif, a cancer specialist at the Halifax Health - Cancer Center of Hope. “While there are many causes, smoking is the number one risk factor. Other risks include secondhand smoke, asbestos, radon gas, and family history.”

Visitors will also receive helpful resources about lung health, including information on how to quit smoking and where to find support, if needed.

This is a great opportunity for students, teachers, and future healthcare professionals to learn more about the lungs in a fun, hands-on way. We hope to see you there!

NOTE: For groups over 10 people, please email events@halifaxhealth.org to help expedite your entry through hospital security.

Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Tours available between 8:00 – 11:00 am, appointments are not necessary

Where: Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach

France Tower, Mezzanine Level

311 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.

Daytona Beach, FL 32114

For More Information, call 386.425.LUNG

 About Halifax Health

Halifax Health is the leading healthcare provider for Volusia and Flagler counties, offering a comprehensive range of services through a network that includes a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, an urgent care network, psychiatric services, and a specialized cancer treatment center with multiple outreach locations. As the area’s only provider of a Level II Trauma Center, Center for Transplant Services, and a Pediatric Emergency Department staffed 24/7 by board-certified pediatricians, Halifax Health is also home to the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services. In addition, Halifax Health has collaborated with UF Health to bring over fourteen specialties to the area.

Recognized for excellence and innovation, Halifax Health consistently receives top ratings, multiple accreditations from CARF International for inpatient rehabilitation, and the prestigious Novalis Certification of Excellence for its cancer treatment center. The organization has also achieved a 3 Star Rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgery for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, is designated as a Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital, with high performance in heart failure, knee and hip replacement, abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, heart bypass surgery and TAVR procedures. In addition to being the region's longest-standing Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach has consistently earned AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Honor Roll. With a legacy of excellence and community service since 1928, Halifax Health continues to set the standard for quality and compassionate care in the region.