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Innovative use of Da Vinci SP robot for HPB surgeries set to revolutionize patient care

TAMPA, Fla. (February 26, 2025) — AdventHealth Tampa has begun a groundbreaking clinical trial using the Da Vinci SP robot to remove cancer, as well as non-cancerous masses, from the pancreas, stomach, gallbladder and more, an innovative effort to provide a better, more efficient method for surgeons. This is the first surgeon-led IDE Pilot Study, overseen by […]

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Podiatrist Explains Why Foot Care Should Be Top of Mind for Diabetics

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by RYAN MILEJCZAK Sponsored by Central Florida Health Care Here in the U.S., diabetes is a major health issue, with approximately 11.6% of Americans suffering from type 1 or 2 diabetes and another 38% falling in the pre-diabetes range. Diabetes can have major, wide-ranging effects on various parts of the body, including the feet. We

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Proper Foot Care Goes a Long Way for Diabetics

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More than 25% of American seniors have diabetes and 10 to 15% of people with diabetes have leg and or foot ulcers. Simple things like managing your diabetes and performing daily foot care can help prevent ulcers, which can be difficult to treat and may eventually require amputation. More than 80% of amputations begin with

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Foot Care Is Key to Preventing Diabetes-Related Amputations

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More than 25% of American seniors have diabetes and 10% to 15% of people with diabetes have leg and or foot ulcers. Simple things like managing your diabetes and performing daily foot care can help prevent ulcers, which can be difficult to treat and may eventually require amputation. More than 80% of amputations begin with

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Dr. Narmo Ortiz Offers Advanced Treatments for Infected Wounds

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A festering wound on the leg or foot can result in amputation, but advanced treatments are helping to save limbs. Davenport Foot and Ankle Specialist Dr. Narmo Ortiz has completed a fellowship to learn these advanced procedures. “They can help with limb salvage for a diabetic person, for someone with a foot and ankle deformity,

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Bartow Regional Medical Center Names New Chief Medical Officer

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Provided by BAYCARE Bartow, Fla. – Bartow Regional Medical Center has chosen a new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Jeremy M. Katzmann is a family medicine physician who has been seeing patients at Bartow Regional for more than 15 years. He started in his new role Jan. 15. Dr. Katzmann earned his doctorate from the

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Team Member of the Year Named at Bartow Regional Medical Center

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Priscilla Santana, a member of the Pharmacy team at Bartow Regional MedicalCenter, was named the 2022 Team Member of the Year. Santana was one of seven standout team members recognized last year forgoing above and beyond the call of duty. When she was named Team Member of theMonth last July, her teammates said of her:

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AdventHealth Hospitals Earn Straight A’s in Patient Safety

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The hospitals are the only ones in the area to receive straight A’s and a Top Hospital designation from the prestigious Leapfrog Group. (December 6, 2022) Sebring, FL–AdventHealth has once again received the highest score possible in patient safety from what many see as one of the most difficult distinctions to earn. AdventHealth Lake Placid,

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AdventHealth Heart of Florida Begins Multimillion Dollar Renovation, Expands ER to Serve More Patients

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The $7.5 million project will add more beds, provide more privacy for emergency room patients. (November 2, 2022) Davenport, FL – AdventHealth Heart of Florida is undergoing a $7.5 million dollar renovation to elevate the level of emergency care the hospital offers to the community. Construction is underway to add 10 new rooms to its

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