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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (December 13, 2018) – Bayfront Health Punta Gorda is now offering electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a medical treatment option most commonly used to treat patients who suffer from major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia, when other treatments, including medications and psychotherapy, haven’t worked. ECT is also sometimes used in treating individuals with catatonia. “ECT is one of the most well-studied and effective treatment options we have available today for m... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Florida Department of Health (DOH) announced Bayfront Health Seven Rivers as one of 20 Florida hospitals in 2017 that achieved the Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) Maternal and Child Health goal focused on reducing cesarean section deliveries for first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. AHCA and DOH announced the recognition awards to hospitals at the Florida Hospital Association’s annual meeting on October 4, 2018 during the ... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – Bayfront Health Seven Rivers offers health education programs and screenings facilitated by registered and licensed medical professionals. For more information, visit our events page. Joint Pain 101 If you’re suffering with knee or hip pain, relief is in sight. Join us at our seminar to learn about the causes and treatments, including medications, nutrition and exercise. Wednesday, January 9, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Senior Circle Center. Call 352-795-1234. Free. Parkinson’s Dis... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (November 30, 2018) – Bayfront Port Charlotte was honored by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Florida Department of Health (DOH) as one of 20 Florida hospitals that achieved the Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) Maternal and Child Health goal focused on reducing cesarean section deliveries for first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies in 2017. AHCA and DOH announced the recognition at the Florida Hospital Association’s annual meeting during the Celebration of A... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (November 26, 2018) – Musculoskeletal pain is a broad term that refers to any pain affecting the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. The pain can be acute, coming on suddenly with severe symptoms, or chronic, and it can be localized in one area of the body, or widespread. Low back pain is by far the most common type of musculoskeletal pain, affecting an estimated 31 million Americans and listed in the 2010 Global Burden of Disease report as the leading cause of disability... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (November 21, 2018) – The public is invited to attend and we welcome participation in the following December events and observances hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. To learn more, visit www.BayfrontHealthEvents.com . Saturday, December 1, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Bayfront Baby Place Tours Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Lobby, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte Expecting? View the birthing suites, meet the staff and get questions answered in preparation for... ... Read More

On October 25, over 350 people made their way to Bayfront Health Seven Rivers to celebrate 40 years of excellence in healthcare to the community. In 1978, the hospital opened as a two story facility with 75 beds, 75 employees, 20 medical staff members and 15 volunteers. Today, the facility now hosts 128 beds, over 500 employees, more than 200 medical staff members and 56 volunteers. Bayfront Health Seven Rivers - recognized as the community’s first Primary Stroke Center - continues to advance patient sa... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (October 31, 2018) – The Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce has named Bayfront Health the ‘Donna Heidenreich Pinnacle Business of the Year’. The Pinnacle Award is given annually to a local business, chosen by a panel of judges comprised of previous award winners. “This award is given to a business that without which our community would simply not be the same,” says John Wright, Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce President. “It is traditionally the top award of the year.” “We are honored t... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – Bayfront Health Seven Rivers, Bayfront Health Brooksville, Bayfront Health Spring Hill and Nature Coast EMS will host a stroke seminar on Wednesday, November 14 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Royal Dalton House, located at 5445 West Oak Park Boulevard., Homosassa. Stroke Won’t Wait…Neither Should You will feature guests speakers from all three facilities, with focuses on stroke warning signs, when to call 911, what happens in the emergency room, advances in diagnostic technology an... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (October 24, 2018) – The public is invited to attend and we welcome participation in the following November events and observances hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. To learn more, visit www.BayfrontHealthEvents.com . Thursday, November 1, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – What Do You Have To Lose? Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, Conference Center, 2500 Harbor Boulevard, Port Charlotte If you're considering weight loss surgery, the best place to start is with the right info... ... Read More