LAKELAND, Fla. – Lakeland Regional Health will hold its annual Stride for Life event to raise awareness about strokes from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Lakeside Village. Stroke survivors, their families and community members are invited to participate in the free event, which includes a leisurely walk around the shopping center. At […]
DAVENPORT, Fla. (Friday, August 01, 2025) — AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport has been honored with the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award, recognizing the hospital’s unwavering commitment to providing stroke patients with high-quality, timely, evidence-based care. This achievement reflects AdventHealth’s dedication to improving outcomes, reducing disability, and
Summer’s soaring temperatures bring more than just beach days and barbecues—they also increase the risk of serious heat-related illnesses. Each year, thousands suffer from heat exhaustion and heat stroke, conditions that can escalate rapidly if not recognized and treated properly. “Knowing the difference between these two heat illnesses isn’t just helpful—it can be lifesaving,” warned
LAKELAND, Fla. – Lakeland Regional Health has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a
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Matthew Mezzei and his family are no strangers to BayCare: he was born at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital and after being diagnosed with Down Syndrome, he began speech, physical and occupational therapy at St. Joseph’s Pediatric Rehab. With the help of Tampa Bay’s largest provider of pediatric care, he led a relatively healthy childhood. In
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SEBRING, Fla. (Wednesday, May 14, 2025) — 67-year-old David Langston said he spent more than 30 years as a first responder, and the now retired firefighter/paramedic credits his experience for recognizing when he was having a stroke, while he was out clothes shopping with his wife, Deanna. “I went into the dressing room to try
Are you at risk for brain attack ( stroke or mini-stroke)? Approximately 700,000 strokes occur each year in the United States Stroke, or brain attack, is a disease that involves the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that brings oxygen to the brain gets blocked by
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ORLANDO, Fla. — More patients have been helped by an innovative device for stroke survivors at AdventHealth than any other health system in the country. AdventHealth Orlando is the first hospital to use the Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System to help 50 patients. This transformative device, designed to aid stroke survivors in their rehabilitation journey, has shown remarkable
LAKELAND, Fla. – Lakeland Regional Health is pleased to announce its Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®️ and the American Stroke Association’s and American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Stroke Certification. This designation means that patients no longer need to travel outside of Polk County for this lifesaving care. They can receive
DAVENPORT, Fla.— AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke SilverPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death
