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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (January 12, 2021) – Bayfront Health Medical Group announces that they are expanding women’s health services to Venice. Now, residents of Venice and south Sarasota County will have greater access to obstetric and gynecologic healthcare. Bayfront Health Medical Group’s board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Hernán Fuentes, M.D., is now seeing patients alongside Gulf Coast Medical Group’s gynecologist James Kondrup, M.D., at the Women’s Health & Wellness center at 8431 Poin... ... Read More

By Heidi Smith, Contributor For decades, Claudia Furtado suffered from pain in her neck, shoulders and back, as well as frequent headaches. People told her the headaches were from stress in her life, but she knew the source of the other debilitating pain was her own body. “On my mom’s side of the family, the women have large breasts and suffer from the same issues,” recalled Furtado. “Some relatives had breast reduction surgery, which resolved their symptoms. I planned to do the same, but life events ke... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (December 29, 2020) - Healthcare workers at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda received the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine yesterday. "We are so thankful for everything that our staff and medical providers are doing to care for patients during these unprecedented and challenging times. Their safety and the safety of patients is our highest priority," said Tara McCoy, chief executive officer at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. "Prevention is key since ther... ... Read More

Electrophysiologist implants the only FDA-approved device for the reduction of stroke risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (December 21, 2020) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is the first in Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties to offer next-generation technology as an alternative to the lifelong use of blood thinners for people with atrial fibrillation (AF) not caused by a heart valve problem (also known as non-valvular AF). Up to 6 million Americans are estimate... ... Read More

Bayfront Health Port Charlotte continues to lead the way in innovative heart care CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (December 16, 2020) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte proudly announces the completion of over 120 trans-catheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs), the minimally-invasive, life-saving innovation for patients with critical aortic stenosis. In June, James (Jim) Keppel, 75-year-old Punta Gorda resident, was one of the patients to benefit from having the TAVR procedure. Bayfront Health Port Charlotte was t... ... Read More

VENICE, FLORIDA December 14, 2020 – Venice Regional Bayfront Health was awarded an “A” in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Venice Regional’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to all general hospitals across the country and is updated every six m... ... Read More

By Heidi Smith Contributor Originally published in the Southwest Health & Wellness Magazine December 1, 2020 While exercise is important for overall health, staying fit during a pandemic – especially returning to group sports – can place athletes at risk for contracting and spreading disease. David Taing, M.D., CAQSM, a Venice area family physician who specializes in sports medicine, says he’s concerned that many athletes, parents and coaches may not be fully aware of the risks and precautions. “Par... ... Read More

Hospital to invest in current location and pursue development of outpatient locations (Venice, FL – November 19, 2020) – Venice Regional Bayfront Health announced today a multi-million dollar capital investment plan to advance patient care and experience, enhance efficiency of operations and upgrade the hospital. The plan is the result of a strategic market review conducted by Navigant Consulting (now Guidehouse), following the state’s repeal of the certificate of need (CON) law and competitive changes ... ... Read More

By Heidi Smith, Contributor Originally published in Health & Wellness Magazine – November 2020 Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than a third of Floridians reported not getting enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Insufficient sleep can be more than just an annoyance; it is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity. Insufficient sleep is also responsible for motor vehicle and machinery-related crashe... ... Read More

2021 is fast approaching. Scheduling recommended appointments, tests and surgeries now can maximize your health plan benefits. CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (November 12, 2020) – During the fall and winter months, it’s easy to get caught up in holiday planning and forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Every fall, individuals should direct their attention to outstanding healthcare needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts. “In considering ... ... Read More