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Crystal River, FL (January 17, 2019) — The American College of Cardiology has recognized Bayfront Health Seven Rivers for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Bayfront Health Seven Rivers was awarded Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. The recognition signifies a new era in heart care for the Crystal River comm... ... Read More

Charlotte County, FL (January 7, 2019) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is the first in the state of Florida to have achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Colorectal Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). A Center of Excellence in Colorectal Surgery accreditation distinguishes Bayfront Health Port Charlotte from many other facilities by providing the highest quality of care to its patients as determined by an independent, external process of evaluation. Status as an accredited Cente... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (December 29, 2018) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte announced today that the 1,000th infant born at Bayfront Baby Place in 2018 was born at 11:23 p.m. on December 26. Although close, the last time Bayfront Health Port Charlotte had more than 1,000 births in a given year was 2015. Delivered by Ruben Guzman, M.D., obstetrician and gynecologist with Bayfront Health Medical Group, baby Wyatt weighed 8 pounds, 12.6 ounces and was 19.25 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing well. “Thi... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (December 26, 2018) – On Wednesday, December 12, Luis Dibos, M.D., board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, and Farhan Majeed, M.D., board-certified interventional cardiologist, spoke to a full room at Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside about aortic valve stenosis (AS). In attendance were more than thirty local physicians and allied health professionals specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, vascular surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. ... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (December 26, 2018) – The public is invited to attend and we welcome participation in the following January events and observances hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. To learn more, visit www.BayfrontHealthEvents.com. Wednesday, January 2, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. – Healing Through Live Music Bayfront Health Port Charlotte, The Daily Grind, 2500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte According to a growing body of research, music is more than a nice perk. It may improve medical... ... Read More

St. Petersburg, FL (December 20, 2018) Today Bayfront Health St. Petersburg has opened the first freestanding emergency department in Pinellas Park, giving residents in Pinellas Park and surrounding areas of Pinellas County quick and convenient access to nearby emergency services. The Bayfront Health ER Pinellas Park is located 3070 Grand Avenue, just north of Gandy Boulevard on Grand Avenue and just west of I-275 near exit 28. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve patients who expe... ... Read More

Port Charlotte, FL (December 18, 2018) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is pleased to announce the recent addition of a new robotic-assisted surgical system. Now, Bayfront Health Port Charlotte has two of the most advanced robotic systems that can be used for a variety of complex procedures. These surgical systems allow for “multi-quadrant” surgeries, meaning the instruments are able to reach from the pelvis to the chest. With previous robotic technology, many complex gynecological and general surgery c... ... Read More

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