Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion. Yet, according to the American Red Cross, supply can’t always meet demand because only about 3% of eligible people donate blood annually. “There are so many benefits of donating blood. It’s not just about helping strangers,” said Jana Compton, BayCare’s regional blood bank manager. […]
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TAMPA, Fla. — A multi-institutional study led by Moffitt Cancer Center found that percutaneous hepatic perfusion using a melphalan hepatic delivery system may help patients with a rare eye cancer that has spread to their liver. This disease, known as metastatic uveal melanoma, is traditionally very hard to treat and usually has poor outcomes. The phase 3 FOCUS trial, published in
TAMPA, Fla. — Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have found that tapping into the body’s own immune system and activating a type of immune cell known as B cells, could be the key to boosting the effectiveness of tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte, or TIL therapy. Results of their study were published in the Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer. TIL therapy starts with doctor’s
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DAVENPORT, Fla. (Wednesday, April 09, 2025) — More than a dozen graduates of AdventHealth Heart of Florida’s cardiac rehabilitation program and their loved ones were honored during the hospital’s first ever Cardiac Warriors luncheon. Fourteen graduates and one current patient attended the special event. Several graduates spoke about their experiences with the cardiac rehab team and
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LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome two new additions to their roster of expert physicians. Melanie Espinet, MD joins the team of Urgent Care specialists at Watson Clinic Urgent Care South located at 1033 N. Parkway Frontage Rd. in south Lakeland.Dr. Espinet received her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in
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BayCare Health System has released its 2024 Report to the Community, illustrating its growing impact on the health and well-being of the communities of West Central Florida. As a nationally recognized not-for-profit health care provider, BayCare continued to invest to ensure its patients had access to the highest-quality, compassionate care; served as an essential community partner
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NEW SYMRNA BEACH, Fla. – Joshua Champion has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) at AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach. He officially stepped into his new role on April 7. Champion has 15 years of leadership experience within AdventHealth, including roles in human resources and hospital operations. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Ancillary Services
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DAVENPORT, Fla. — AdventHealth Heart of Florida and AdventHealth Polk Foundation leaders are delighted to unveil a new courtesy visitor shuttle meant to enhance accessibility and comfort for patients. The new shuttle debuted during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, April 8, and will now transport patients and visitors between the guest parking area, the main entrance
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LAKELAND, Fla.— The Watson Clinic Foundation’s Arts in Medicine (AIM) program has received $7000 in grant funding from the Polk Arts and Cultural Alliance, an agency that promotes the arts as an integral contributor to the quality of life in our community. The funding will allow AIM to continue in their mission of empowering cancer patients and their caregivers
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 7, 2025 – Local leaders, officials, and construction workers gathered today to commemorate a major milestone in the expansion underway at AdventHealth Daytona Beach: placing the final steel beam. This expansion will increase the hospital’s footprint to nearly 1 million square feet, bringing more hospital beds, surgical suites, and critical care services
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