Area Health News Press Releases
Nine BayCare Hospitals Earn Top Score for Patient Safety
The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that promotes patient safety, announced its Fall 2024...
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Joins AdventHealth
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – With decades of experience treating heart and lung conditions, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr...
Central Florida’s AdventHealth Hospitals All Earn ‘A’ Safety Frades From The Leapfrog Group
The new grade for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety...
AdventHealth Heart of Florida Recognized for Its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
DAVENPORT, Fla.— AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The...
How 9/11 Changed One AdventHealth Leaders’ Path
At 22, Gordon Wesley, AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute (HLVI) vice president, was living the typical...
Bond Clinic Named Philanthropic Organization of the Year
Winter Haven, Fla. — The Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance has officially recognized Bond Clinic...
Lakeland Regional Health Earns Most Wired Status for 10th Time
Lakeland Regional Health is one of 2024’s Digital Health Most Wired hospitals and health systems, as announced...
MLB and NFL Legends Tee Off in Sebring to Raise Funds for New AdventHealth Wellness Trail
SEBRING, Fla. — More than 20 retired MLB and NFL players hit the golf course...
Nurse Practitioner Accepting Cosmetic Appointments From the Medical Spa at Watson Clinic
Lakeland, FL — The Medical Spa at Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome a new addition...
BayCare Named a Top Employer for Women
Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected BayCare Health System as one of...
Infectious Diseases Society of America Honors Lakeland Regional Health’s Dr. Daniel Haight as One of 128 Distinguished Physicians, Scientists
LAKELAND, Fla. — Daniel Haight of Lakeland Regional Health has been named a Fellow by the...
Watson Clinic Announces November 2024 PEER Award Winner
Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding team member every month as part of their Program for...
Polk County Breast Cancer Survivor Credits 3D Mammogram for Saving Her Life
DAVENPORT, Fla. — Amy Prill of Davenport said she believes if it were not for...
Watson Clinic Urgent Care South Welcomes New Medical Provider
LAKELAND, Fla. — Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome a new addition to its team...
BayCare Partners With HHS to Increase Emergency Care After Hurricanes
BayCare Health System has partnered with the federal government to establish the first Disaster Medical...
67 Babies Born at AdventHealth’s Florida Hospitals During Hurricane Milton
ORLANDO, Fla. — As Hurricane Milton made landfall and swept across Florida, AdventHealth for Women...
Watson Clinic Recruits 2 Additional Physicians
LAKELAND, Fla. — Watson Clinic recently welcomed two additions to its team of expert physicians. Henna...
Watson Clinic Allergy Department Welcomes New Registered Nurse Practitioner
LAKELAND, Fla. — Watson Clinic recently welcomed a new addition to their team of expert medical...
Watson Clinic Announces October 2024 PEER Award Winner
Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding team member every month as part of their Program for...
New York Times Best-Selling Author Tells Her Own Story of Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Advocacy for Screenings
Orlando, Fla. –“The only way through it is through it.” Breast cancer survivor Kristin Harmel...