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CHARLOTTE, FL (February 10, 2020) – The American College of Cardiology has once again recognized Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Bayfront Health Punta Gorda for their demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda were awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation, of which Port Charlotte also received Accreditation with Primary PCI. Both were based on rigorous onsite evaluations of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and tre... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE, FL (February 04, 2020) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte has earned accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Endoscopy by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), an internationally recognized patient safety organization. The hospital is the first to achieve this accreditation in the United States for advancing endoscopic procedures and providing excellent patient care as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. Status as an accredited Center of Excellence means that Bayfront ... ... 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 1, 9:00 a.m. – Bayfront Health, Safety and Women’s Expo Location: Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda Take some time out for yourself – and learn important information about health and safet... ... Read More

By Cynthia Beth Gamble, ARNP-C, AACC Married 61 years, Paul and Nancy Bradtmiller have spent more of their lives together than apart. Now in their 80s with three children and four grandchildren, the couple was living the good life in Venice. Except for their dangerously narrowed heart valves. So they pursued better health like they do everything else – together – having the same surgical procedure just months apart. They even had the same type and size of device implanted to replace their faulty valves.... ... Read More

By Michael Bolanos, M.D. Millions of people experience abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias), and not all of these conditions are life-threatening. But when they are dangerous and do not respond to medication or you cannot take the recommended medicine, knowing your surgical options becomes important. Arrhythmias are caused by problems with the electrical system that regulates the steady heartbeat. The heart rate may be too slow or too fast; it may stay steady or become chaotic (irregular and disorganize... ... Read More

The start of a new year is an amazing time to get renewed and revitalized. For people who are melancholy with the results of the aging process, cosmetic medical procedures can reenergize your appearance. But how do you determine which options or providers to choose from? David Yan, M.D., FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon with Gulf Coast Medical Group. He performs cosmetic surgical procedures at Venice Regional Bayfront Health and Venice HealthPark and offered these basics about cosmetic procedu... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE, FL (January 08, 2020) –Bayfront Health’s 2020 Health, Safety and Women’s Expo will be held February 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda. This is an event designed especially for you: Showcasing products, services and health and safety preparedness courses. Whether it’s fashion and financial planning or health and wellness, there will be over 100 professionals representing a variety of local businesses and organizatio... ... Read More

SPRING HILL, Fla., January 2, 2020 – Baby Iliana was born at 12:31 AM on January 1st at the Baby Place at Bayfront Health Spring Hill, making her the first baby born in Hernando County in 2020. She was welcomed into the world by her parents, Tanya and Noel. ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (November 22,2019) – The public is invited to attend and we welcome participation in the following December events and observances hosted by Bayfront Health PortCharlotte and Punta Gorda. To learn more, visit  www.BayfrontHealthEvents.com .  Tuesday, December 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... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (November 20, 2019) – Beginning this month, Bayfront Health Port Charlotte has added two new classes to the lineup of courses already offered monthly to prepare mothers and families before and after the birth of a child. New classes include infant massage and a sibling’s course. “Having a baby is one of the most exciting and rewarding times in a woman’s life,” said Ami Tucker, Director of Women and Newborn Services at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte. “There is a lot involved to prepa... ... Read More