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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (October, 2019) – According to BreastCancer.org , one in eight women—roughly 12%—will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, and this year alone, more than 268,000 women and 2,600 men are estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the U.S. To raise awareness and encourage more individuals to take action for their breast health, Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is lighting their building and landscape pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL – The public is invited to attend and we welcome participation in the following October events and observances hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. To learn more, visit www.BayfrontHealthEvents.com . Tuesday, October 1, 9:00 a.m. – Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda Learn heart-healthy, low fat and low sodium food options. Free. Call 941-637-2450 to register. Tuesday, October 1, 6:00 p.m. – ... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (September 23, 2019) – Beginning October 12, Bayfront Health is hosting a physician-led discussion that will occur the second Saturday of every month and will cover everything you should know when it comes to stroke. “Anyone can have a stroke,” said Tim Cerullo, CEO for Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. “As a Comprehensive Stroke Center, we can care for all types of stroke patients, including hemorrhagic (bleeding) strokes, but if we can help play a part in reducing th... ... Read More

September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness month. PAD affects as many as 12 million people in the United States, and increases in prevalence with age. One in eight Americans older than 60 years of age have PAD but only 25% of the general population is aware of the disease. PAD develops when arteries become completely or partially blocked with plaque deposits that limit blood flow to legs. Just like clogged arteries in the heart, clogged arteries in the legs increase the risk of heart attack,... ... Read More

Join us for the Pink Heals Party, Venice Regional’s Tenth Annual Women’s Health & Breast Cancer Awareness event on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 5pm. This fun and interactive evening is free with networking, dinner, and physician speakers sharing wellness information for women at every stage of life. Exhibitors will feature jewelry, funky items from The Elephant’s Trunk Thrift Shop and cosmetic services. Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirt sales will benefit discounted mammograms for uninsured women. D... ... Read More

By James Dana Kondrup, M.D. Public Invited to Venice Regional’s Pink Heals Party When local women gather this month at the Pink Heals Party, the Tenth Annual Women’s Health & Breast Cancer Awareness event hosted by Venice Regional Bayfront Health, many will be breast cancer survivors. Survival rates are increasing as early detection and updated treatment options are on the rise. Today, new 3D mammography, also known as digital tomosynthesis, can detect breast cancer even earlier than standard 2D tec... ... Read More

New entrance is accessible from the south side of 6th Avenue South between 6th and 7th Streets South ST. PETERSBURG, FLA – Bayfront St. Petersburg leaders along with employees, physicians, elected officials and community members will celebrate the opening of the hospital’s renovated Emergency Department with a ribbon-cutting ceremony the afternoon of Monday, September 16th. The event marks the completion of a $25 million project that began in June, 2017 and nearly doubled the size of the emergency room.... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (September 10, 2019) – September 5 was a special day for Bayfront Health Punta Gorda volunteer Nancy and her pet Chiweenie (part Chihuahua and part Daschshund) My Tai. This day marked My Tai’s 100th visit to the hospital to visit patients and their families as a member of the hospital’s Pawsitive Healing Pet Therapy Program. The Pawsitive Healing Pet Therapy Program was created to serve to enhance the quality of a patient’s stay at Bayfront Health by improving their health and rate ... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (August 27, 2019) – On September 21 at Kingsway Country Club, Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda will host a free symposium about how to maintain or improve your heart health. This will be the first in a series of physician-led discussions that will occur quarterly and will cover a variety of topics promoting ways to live a longer, healthier, more active life. “A strong focus on taking care of ourselves is one of the most important things we can do to live a long, health... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (August 23, 2019) – The public is invited to attend and we welcome participation in the following September events and observances hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. To learn more, visit www.BayfrontHealthEvents.com . Tuesday, September 3, 9:00 a.m. – Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda Learn heart-healthy, low fat and low sodium food options. Free. Call 941-637-2450 to register. Thursday, ... ... Read More