Area Health News Press Releases

Dad Honored by Tampa Bay Lightning, AdventHealth for Spreading Importance of CPR After Saving Son’s Life 

TAMPA, Fla. — Derek Stock was honored by the Tampa Bay Lightning as an AdventHealth Goal Getter during Tuesday night’s game at Amalie Arena for spreading awareness about the importance of CPR in the community, after he saved the life of his son, Levi, when the boy was struck by lightning.   Two and a half […]

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St. Joseph’s Hospital Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals

St. Joseph’s Hospital was identified as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® according to an independent quality analysis based on a balanced scorecard provided by Premier, Inc.  The BayCare Heart and Vascular Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital is the only hospital in Tampa to earn this prestigious honor. This is the sixth time the hospital has

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Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Achieves Accreditation for Radiation Oncology Services

LAKELAND, Fla. — Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center successfully attained accreditation from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) APEx – Accreditation Program for Excellence®. APEx provides external validation that a radiation oncology facility is delivering high-quality patient care. “Our Hollis Cancer Center continues to redefine and uplift the standards of cancer care,” said Timothy Dench, PT,

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New Treatment for AFib Patients Showing Less Tissue Damage and Improved Outcomes Offered First at AdventHealth

Patients with the most common type of heart arrhythmia have a promising new treatment option available only in Central Florida at the AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute. The Pulse Field Ablation (PFA) procedure is for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients and is designed to help them maintain a normal rhythm. This spring, AdventHealth led the inaugural Pulse

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Lakeland Regional Health Physician Group’s Newest Location at Imperial Lakes Now Open

LAKELAND, Fla. – As part of the organization’s strategic plan, Lakeland Regional Health continues to expand access to care across Lakeland and the surrounding areas. Today, February 4, 2025, Lakeland Regional Health Physician Group opened their newest location at Imperial Lakes, 1637 Shepherd Road in Lakeland. This location offers pediatric care and obstetrics/gynecologic services, and will

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AdventHealth Heart of Florida Recognized for Excellence With Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation

DAVENPORT, Fla. — The American College of Cardiology has recognized AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Davenport for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac cath lab for care. AdventHealth Heart of Florida was awarded Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation in January based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate,

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Lakeland Regional Health Awarded Comprehensive Stroke Certification From The Joint Commission

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

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Watson Clinic Physicians Achieve Board Certification

LAKELAND, Fla.– Watson Clinic is pleased to announce that two of their expert physicians have recently received board-certifications in their specialties. Rheumatologist Leen Al Saleh, MD received a subspecialty board-certification in Rheumatology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her areas of expertise include the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, and much

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AdventHealth Celebration Breaks Ground on 8-Story Patient Tower to Serve Growing Community

CELEBRATION, Fla. — AdventHealth Celebration broke ground Wednesday, Jan. 15., on a new state-of-the-art patient tower, a significant milestone amid rapid population growth across Osceola and south Orange County.  The eight-story tower will include 80 progressive care beds and three operating rooms. The tower will also include shell space to accommodate future growth, including an eventual

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Whole-Person Care Extends Home With Launch of AdventHealth Hospital at Home

WINTER PARK, Fla., Jan. 13, 2025 — Patients in Central Florida now have the option to receive hospital-level acute health care at home with AdventHealth Hospital at Home. The program, which launched at AdventHealth Winter Park last Monday, enables patients who would have required an inpatient stay at the facility to receive care at home instead. AdventHealth Hospital at Home patients receive multiple daily

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