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AdventHealth Expands Emergency Care to Poinciana and Sanford

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 30, 2025 — AdventHealth is expanding access to high-quality, whole-person emergency care with the opening of two new freestanding emergency rooms: AdventHealth Poinciana ER and AdventHealth Sanford ER.   AdventHealth Poinciana ER  The Poinciana ER marks AdventHealth’s expansion into the Poinciana community, providing vital access to emergency care in a rapidly growing area of Osceola and Polk counties.  The new […]

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Watson Clinic Recruits Additional Anesthesiology and Neurology Specialists

LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the newest additions to their team of expert Anesthesiology and Neurology physicians. Anesthesiologist Austin Bowyer, MD serves patients at both Lakeland Regional Health at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland, and the Watson Clinic Surgery Center at 1315 N. Florida Ave. in Lakeland. Dr. Bowyer received his medical degree

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Extracorporeal CPR Brings New Hope for Cardiac Arrest Patients

AdventHealth and Orange County collaborate to enhance mortality and neurological outcomes at AdventHealth Orlando.  ORLANDO, Fla., April 16, 2025 — Suffering sudden cardiac arrest outside of a health care facility is often fatal, and those who survive are frequently left with serious long-term neurological consequences. Now, AdventHealth and Orange County are teaming up to provide an

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Watson Clinic Welcomes Additional Urgent Care and General Surgery Specialists

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 Annual Report Highlights Community Impact, Rapid Growth

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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Chief Operating Officer Joins AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach

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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New visitor shuttle unveiled at AdventHealth Heart of Florida

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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BayCare Ranks No. 30 as a Top Workplace by USA Today and Energage

BayCare is proud to announce for the second year in a row it has been awarded the 2025 Top Workplaces in the USA award by USA Today and Energage. BayCare was ranked No. 30 out of the Top 100 companies recognized nationwide. This recognition marks a continuation of BayCare’s legacy in fostering an exceptional work environment

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Watson Clinic Recruits Additional General Surgeon and Pulmonology Provider

LAKELAND, Fla. – Watson Clinic is pleased to welcome the latest additions to their team of expert physicians and medical providers. Martha D. Castillo, MD is a General Surgery specialist who accepts appointments from her Watson Clinic Main office at 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland. Dr. Castillo received her medical degree from Ross University School of

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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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