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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (July 17, 2018) - Is anyone you know over the age of 50 completely free from knee pain? It seems everyone suffers with stiff or painful knees at least occasionally, and research indicates that up to 30% of the adult population is living with at least some osteoarthritis, in one or both knees. Until the age of 50, the condition is equally common in men and women, but prevalence in women increases after 50. As the U.S. population ages, and becomes more active later in life, the demand... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (July 11, 2018) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda invite those interested in becoming a volunteer at Bayfront Health to attend a coffee hour from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25. This informative hour will be held at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte in The Daily Grind coffee shop, located in the main lobby at 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. At Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda, volunteers are important members of the health care team. From... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (July 11, 2018) – With two hurricanes already in the month of July, Beryl and Chris, this serves as a reminder of the importance of reviewing your preparedness. Taking action to stock your home and car with emergency supplies and thinking through your family’s disaster response plan now can provide peace of mind when the storm warnings begin. “Hospitals and our community’s first responders regularly conduct drills to prepare for disasters, and individuals and families can benefit fr... ... Read More

VENICE, Fla. – The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) has approved Venice Regional Bayfront Health’s application to build a replacement facility. “We are thrilled to receive the state’s approval to build our replacement hospital and we’d like to thank our local leaders and community members for their support,” said Bob Moore, chief executive officer of Venice Regional Bayfront Health. “As our community’s hometown hospital, Venice Regional has a long history of caring for our friends and neighb... ... Read More

St. Petersburg and Crystal River, Fla. – June 25, 2018 – Bayfront Health Network today announced that Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center will join the network as Bayfront Health Seven Rivers, effective July 1, 2018. The hospital also announced the appointment of Linda Stockton as Chief Executive Officer and $1.6 million in capital projects. “The addition of Seven Rivers to Bayfront Health extends the geographic reach of our network, providing patients with both greater access to services and continuit... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center celebrates the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence award, which was given to Seven Rivers Wound Care Center. This Center has achieved patient satisfaction rates higher than 92 percent and a healing rate of at least 91 percent in less than 30 median days to heal, for a minimum of two consecutive years. The Center was awarded this prestigious honor by Healogics, the nation’s leading provider of advanced wound care services. Out of 340... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (June 15, 2018) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte’s $11M modernization and renovation project continues. Beginning Monday, June 18, the next phase will result in closure of the hospital’s main entrance for approximately ten weeks while the main lobby and entrance are improved and updated. All patients and visitors are encouraged to use caution and follow all signs and temporary walkway instructions. Traffic that would normally use the main entrance will be directed to enter and exit ... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (June 11, 2018) – Bayfront Health has opened a new 19,900 sqft. medical office building in North Port, offering laboratory, wellness and rehab services, and also houses Bayfront Health Medical Group physicians, specialty physicians, and walk-in primary care providers. Located in the Cocoplum Village Shops, at 18669 Tamiami Trail, this facility replaces the existing North Port Healthpark location that was about 1 mile north on US-41, and will be open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday th... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (July 10, 2018) - Each year in the U.S., an average of 38 children and hundreds of dogs die from hyperthermia (heatstroke) in hot cars. While our initial reaction may be these are cases of blatant cruelty or negligence, the truth is many are due to tragic error on the part of otherwise loving, competent caregivers. The point? Yes, it’s possible this could happen to you. “In addition to fatalities in hot cars, every summer children are seen in emergency rooms suffering from hyperther... ... Read More

Spring Hill, Florida — Bayfront Health Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center joins others in the wound care community as we mark June as Wound Healing Awareness Month. This month is intended to recognize the challenges experienced by individuals whose lives are affected daily by chronic wounds, and to bring awareness to the public of the support given by Certified Wound Specialists. Bayfront Health Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center offers specialized, outpatient care for non-healing wounds, including hype... ... Read More