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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (March 30, 2019) – Every year on March 30, physicians are recognized and celebrated nationally for their commitment to their field, their patients and their community. Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda joins this celebration to recognize our community physicians on National Doctors' Day. "We pause on Doctors’ Day each year to thank and recognize all the doctors in our community for their contributions to deliver quality, personalized care to each patient," said Tim Ceru... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (March 28, 2019) – Bayfront Health announced that Marat Grigorov, D.O., neurosurgeon, has joined Bayfront Health Medical Group and is seeing patients at 713 E. Marion Ave., Ste. 147, Punta Gorda. Dr. Grigorov is an experienced neurosurgeon qualified in the treatment of diseases associated with the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves, including pinched nerves, herniated discs, brain tumors, complex cervical spine and lumbar disorders, and degenerative disorders of the spine. He ... ... Read More

Did You Hear? American Cancer Society Issued New Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (March 25, 2019) – Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, excluding skin cancers, among adults in the United States. Over 145,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed with CRC in 2019. The preferred screening strategy for colorectal cancer is to have a colonoscopy every 10 years, beginning at age 50. Earlier in 2018 however, the American Cancer Society (ACS) made a qual... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (March 25, 2019) – The public is invited to attend and we welcome participation in the following April events and observances hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. To learn more, visit www.BayfrontHealthEvents.com . Tuesday, April 2, 9:00 to 10:00 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, A... ... Read More

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

In January of 2019, Bayfront Health Port Charlotte became the first in the county to open a hybrid OR. A hybrid OR is the integration of a surgical operating room with an X-ray imaging system that offers high quality imaging, achieving high visibility at low X-ray dose levels for patients of all sizes. With this, surgeons, as well as interventionalists, are able to perform a wide range of minimally invasive procedures. Bayfront Health Port Charlotte’s hybrid OR system, with its ergonomic design and intu... ... 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