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Charlotte County, FL (November 19, 2021) – Andy S. Romine, R.N., MHSA, has been named chief executive officer of Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Bayfront Health Punta Gorda beginning January 10. Romine brings extensive experience in hospital growth, staff retention and improving the patient experience. He most recently served as president at Rockledge Regional Medical Center, a 298 bed hospital in Rockledge, Florida.  During Romine’s tenure, Rockledge Regional Medical Center saw steady growth, i... ... Read More

(VENICE, FL - November 10, 2021) For the third consecutive grading period, Venice Regional Bayfront Health attained an “A” grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Venice Regional’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures, as we... ... Read More

Early detection and treatment supports the best possible outcomes HERNANDO, Florida, OCTOBER 6, 2021 – Breast cancer and other medical illnesses remain a risk for women - even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. Bayfront Health Medical Group is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now, because when breast ... ... Read More

(Port Charlotte, FL – October 5, 2021) – Board-certified in family medicine, Yandro Leal, M.D., has joined Bayfront Health Medical Group, bringing his personalized approach to Bayfront Health Port Charlotte. “My passion is driven by the bonds I build with my patients over the course of their lives,” says Dr. Leal. “I enjoy keeping them healthy and well over time.” Dr. Leal has a particular interest in all aspects of preventive care, along with the care of medically complex adults and adolescent’s chroni... ... Read More

(Port Charlotte, FL – September 27, 2021) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte announces that it has received certification from DNV as a Primary Plus Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical conditions. “Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is committed to making our stroke care program the best it can be – and this means partnering with physicians for ongoing improvements in quality and clinical practices, and investing in the latest tools, techniques an... ... Read More

(Venice, FL – September 14, 2021) – Board-certified gastroenterologist Jaime Baquero, M.D., has joined Gulf Coast Medical Group, bringing his extensive experience in gastroenterology and digestive health to Venice Regional Bayfront Health. “Many gastrointestinal conditions are lifestyle-related, so I focus on understanding the whole patient,” says Dr. Baquero. “I create an environment of trust so that patients can be open about their lives, understand their illness, and become fully engaged in treatment... ... Read More

(Venice, FL – September 10, 2021) – Venice Regional Bayfront Health is providing additional health care resources to Sarasota County, specifically for those with pancreas, gallbladder and liver conditions. Board-certified surgeon Hussein Mohamed, M.D., FACS, has joined Gulf Coast Medical Group, bringing extensive experience in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques for all aspects of liver and pancreatic cancer. “I am excited to bring specialized surgical services that patients with... ... Read More

By Heidi Smith, Contributor, Originally appeared in the July issue of Health and Wellness Robert Perry was in his early 40s and living in Massachusetts when his symptoms began. His vision became blurry, and he felt a tremendous thirst he couldn’t quench. He thought it would go away, but he began feeling so ill he finally went to a hospital emergency room. Four days later, he was discharged from the hospital with a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. “It took a while to adjust my diet and medications, but for ... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (July 21, 2021) – Those with arterial and venous disease now have a new health care resource in Charlotte County. Board-certified vascular surgeon Michelle DesChamplain, M.D., FACS, has joined the Bayfront Health team and is now seeing patients. Originally from Virginia, Dr. DesChamplain practiced vascular surgery in Georgia, Pennsylvania and Virginia before moving to the area. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia and Master of Science from Old Dominion Univ... ... Read More

Physician advises seeking timely medical care, learning prevention SPRING HILL, Florida, July 20, 2021 – If you feel a sharp pain in your back, side, lower abdomen, or groin, or have blood in your urine, you may have a kidney stone – a condition that is common and on the rise. Left untreated, kidney stones can cause serious complications in addition to severe pain. Nabeel Hamoui, M.D., a urologist with Shoreline Urocare, is making sure patients know timely treatment can prevent permanent damage. Kidney ... ... Read More