Area Health News Press Releases

Celebrating a Legacy: The SherryStrong Integrative Wellness Center Opens at AdventHealth Daytona Beach

Nearly $2 million has been raised to create the center, which offers free therapies for cancer patients and their families DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.–   AdventHealth Daytona Beach, in partnership with the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation, officially opened the doors to the SherryStrong Integrative Wellness Center on Feb. 14, offering cancer patients and their families healing beyond traditional […]

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Moffitt Cancer Center and 1ST Biotherapeutics Announce Strategic Alliance to Transform Cancer Treatment

The five-year partnership will focus on developing novel therapies, including the promising FB849 HPK1 inhibitor TAMPA, Fla., and GYEONGGI-DO, South Korea— Moffitt Cancer Center and 1ST Biotherapeutics announced today a new strategic alliance aimed at accelerating innovative cancer research and clinical development. This collaboration will explore translational and clinical research opportunities, beginning with the development of 1ST BIO’s FB849 HPK1

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Watson Clinic Names Chrystal Bourque as February PEER Award Winner

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 was recognized for this

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Transforming Lives of Stroke Survivors: AdventHealth Orlando Neurosurgery First in Nation to Perform 50 Vivistim Implant Cases

ORLANDO, Fla. — More patients have been helped by an innovative device for stroke survivors at AdventHealth than any other health system in the country. AdventHealth Orlando is the first hospital to use the Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System to help 50 patients. This transformative device, designed to aid stroke survivors in their rehabilitation journey, has shown remarkable

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Hillsborough County Declares February 7 as Wear Red Day to Raise Awareness for Women’s Heart Health

TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, in partnership with the AdventHealth West Florida Division hospitals, has officially proclaimed Friday, February 7, 2025, as Wear Red Day to bring attention to women’s heart health and the signs and symptoms of heart disease in women. The proclamation, sponsored by Commissioner Chris Boles, was presented during the February

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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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