Area Health News Press Releases

Respected Heart Surgeon Joins AdventHealth

provided by ADVENTHEALTH TAVARES, Fla., April 17, 2024 – Distinguished cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon Dr. R. Duane Cook has joined AdventHealth Medical Group and will perform procedures at AdventHealth Waterman. With a career spanning more than two decades in North Lake and South Sumter counties, Cook played a pivotal role in establishing the area’s first open-heart surgery program in […]

Respected Heart Surgeon Joins AdventHealth Read More »

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Lakeland Regional Health’s Patient Outcomes for Black Maternal Health Week

provided by LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH Lakeland, FL- Lakeland Regional Health has been recognized for its success in supporting Black maternal health by U.S. News & World Report for Black Maternal Health Week 2024. “As part of the Lakeland Regional Health mission, we work to place people at the heart of all we do”, said Lakeland Regional Health Chief

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Lakeland Regional Health’s Patient Outcomes for Black Maternal Health Week Read More »

Bartow Regional Medical Center Offers Innovative Treatment for Prostate Issues

provided by BayCare Medical Group Bartow, Fla. – Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or an enlarged prostate, is a fairly common issue for men over the age of 50. Bartow Regional Medical Center is now providing Aquablation®, an innovative treatment for the condition.  BPH can cause trouble when urinating, urinary tract infections and sexual function issues. The

Bartow Regional Medical Center Offers Innovative Treatment for Prostate Issues Read More »

Watson Clinic ENT & Optometry Departments Offer Saturday Appointments

provided by WATSON CLINIC Lakeland, FL — Watson Clinic’s Otolaryngology (ENT) and Optometry departments are pleased to offer appointment availability on select Saturdays for both new and established patients. This service provides enhanced convenience and flexibility for patients who have yet to establish their own specialist from either department or are too busy to attend an

Watson Clinic ENT & Optometry Departments Offer Saturday Appointments Read More »

Watson Clinic Announces April 2024 PEER Award Winner

provided by WATSON CLINIC Watson Clinic recognizes one outstanding team member every month as part of their Program for Employee Excellence and Recognition (PEER) award. The PEER Award is given to a team member who best exemplifies the patient-focused customer service standards that Watson Clinic strives to excel at every day. The following team member

Watson Clinic Announces April 2024 PEER Award Winner Read More »

AdventHealth Awards Nearly $1 Million to 4 Nonprofits Addressing Mental and Behavioral Health Challenges

provided by ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO, Fla. — AdventHealth is distributing nearly $1 million to recipients of its 2023 Community Health Improvements Grants, giving four Central Florida nonprofits the opportunity to bolster their missions. These Community Health Improvement Grants aim to improve access to resources and enhance community wellness. Mental health was selected as the priority for the

AdventHealth Awards Nearly $1 Million to 4 Nonprofits Addressing Mental and Behavioral Health Challenges Read More »

Free Heart Screening Detected a Local Student Athlete’s Potentially Fatal Heart Condition

provided by ADVENTHEALTH DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Seventeen-year-old Brogan Kelly loves to play sports, including football and wrestling. He trains hard and often at Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach where he is a junior. On the football team, Brogan is the starting inside linebacker. “After high school, I want to play college football,” said Brogan. “I

Free Heart Screening Detected a Local Student Athlete’s Potentially Fatal Heart Condition Read More »

AdventHealth Kissimmee Opens New Floor in Patient Tower 

provided by ADVENTHEALTH On April 1, AdventHealth Kissimmee opened a new floor in its patient tower, a $12.3 million expansion that includes new rooms and increases the ability to provide crucial services for residents in Osceola County.   The approximately 30,400-square-foot expansion adds 40 private patient rooms, bringing the campus licensed bed count to 282 and

AdventHealth Kissimmee Opens New Floor in Patient Tower  Read More »

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Announces Formation of Vita Nova Insights, a Healthcare Analytics Company

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) today announced the formation of a new healthcare analytics subsidiary. This new entity, named Vita Nova Insights, LLC d/b/a Vita Nova Insights,SM is wholly owned by Community Oncology Revitalization Enterprise, LLC (Core Ventures), FCS’ management services organization, and was created to serve as a precision oncology insights and real-world

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Announces Formation of Vita Nova Insights, a Healthcare Analytics Company Read More »

Bartow Regional Earns Primary Stroke Center Certification

provided by BAYCARE Bartow, Fla. – Since its creation in 2020, Bartow Regional Medical Center’s stroke program has been making strides in providing emergent care to patients. The program is starting 2024 with a designation by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), an international organization that evaluates hospital stroke programs, as a Primary StrokeCenter. To earn the

Bartow Regional Earns Primary Stroke Center Certification Read More »

Accessibility Toolbar