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Charlotte County, FL (March 18, 2019) – Beginning last year, Bayfront Health took their community education to the next level by collaborating with Charlotte County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to provide Stop the Bleed training, in addition to Hands Only CPR. The CERT program is a training program that allows citizens to receive training in basic disaster response skills which allow these volunteers to provide critical support, giving immediate assistance to victims before emergency first r... ... Read More

Charlotte County, FL (March 13, 2019) - From time to time, almost everyone will experience a stomachache. Most causes of abdominal pain are nothing to worry about, and will either pass on their own or be easily diagnosed and treated. But sometimes, stomach pain is a sign of a more serious illness. Learn which symptoms to watch out for, and use these tips to prepare for a successful visit with your doctor. “Stomach pain is both quite common and notoriously difficult to diagnose,” says Luis Casanova, M.D.... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (March 6, 2019) – Every year in the United States, more than 795,000 people have a new stroke, and 140,000 of those strokes are fatal. And in recent news, actor Luke Perry of hit series “Beverly Hills 90210” died Monday from reports of a massive stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 80% of strokes could be prevented through controlling the health conditions that raise your risk for stroke. “Anyone can have a stroke,” said Marat Grigorov, D.O., ne... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (January 30, 2019) – The public is invited to attend and we welcome participation in the following February events and observances hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. To learn more, visit www.BayfrontHealthEvents.com. Saturday, February 2, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – 11th Annual Pantyhose-free Zone Women’s Expo Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte This event is the ultimate day for mothers, daughters, sisters and girlfriends to recon... ... Read More

Charlotte County, FL (January 25, 2019) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Bayfront Health Punta Gorda have announced their 2018 Employees of the Year. This award is the highest honor bestowed on a hospital employee each year. Employees are nominated for the award by their hospital peers based on their commitment to patient care, their professionalism, and their contributions on the job. “Health care requires a special blend of great people skills, tireless energy and the ability to work well under pr... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE, FL (January 22, 2019) – It’s a day when ladies can leave their pantyhose in the drawer as they attend Bayfront Health’s 11th Annual Pantyhose-Free Zone Women’s Expo! On Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte, women from Charlotte and Sarasota counties and surrounding areas can participate in one of the largest women’s expos around. This event is the ultimate day for mothers, daughters, sisters and girlfriends to reconn... ... Read More

Spring Hill, Florida — Omar Hamoui, M.D. and Nabeel Hamoui, M.D., both Urologists of Shoreline UroCare, performed the first robotic prostatectomy done in Hernando County using advanced, 4-arm robotic technology. “Use of the robot allowed for better visualization of the anatomy, improved ability to spare nerves responsible for erections, and improved continence compared to open surgery,” Dr. N. Hamoui said. The patient went home in two days compared to the usual 3-4 days for more invasive, open surgeries... ... Read More

Crystal River, FL (January 17, 2019) — The American College of Cardiology has recognized Bayfront Health Seven Rivers for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Bayfront Health Seven Rivers was awarded Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. The recognition signifies a new era in heart care for the Crystal River comm... ... Read More

Charlotte County, FL (January 7, 2019) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is the first in the state of Florida to have achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Colorectal Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). A Center of Excellence in Colorectal Surgery accreditation distinguishes Bayfront Health Port Charlotte from many other facilities by providing the highest quality of care to its patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. Status as an accredited Cente... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (December 29, 2018) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte announced today that the 1,000th infant born at Bayfront Baby Place in 2018 was born at 11:23 p.m. on December 26. Although close, the last time Bayfront Health Port Charlotte had more than 1,000 births in a given year was 2015. Delivered by Ruben Guzman, M.D., obstetrician and gynecologist with Bayfront Health Medical Group, baby Wyatt weighed 8 pounds, 12.6 ounces and was 19.25 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing well. “Thi... ... Read More