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Southwest Florida’s three Bayfront Health hospitals and their affiliated medical groups today announced they are coming together under one name: ShorePoint Health. The following entities will fall under the ShorePoint Health brand umbrella: Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is now ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte Bayfront Health Punta Gorda is now ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda Venice Regional Bayfront Health is now ShorePoint Health Venice Bayfront Health Medical Group is now ShorePoint Medical Group Gulf ... ... Read More
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Charlotte County, FL (November 19, 2021) – Andy S. Romine, R.N., MHSA, has been named chief executive officer of Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Bayfront Health Punta Gorda beginning January 10. Romine brings extensive experience in hospital growth, staff retention and improving the patient experience. He most recently served as president at Rockledge Regional Medical Center, a 298 bed hospital in Rockledge, Florida. During Romine’s tenure, Rockledge Regional Medical Center saw steady growth, i... ... Read More
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(Port Charlotte, FL – October 5, 2021) – Board-certified in family medicine, Yandro Leal, M.D., has joined Bayfront Health Medical Group, bringing his personalized approach to Bayfront Health Port Charlotte. “My passion is driven by the bonds I build with my patients over the course of their lives,” says Dr. Leal. “I enjoy keeping them healthy and well over time.” Dr. Leal has a particular interest in all aspects of preventive care, along with the care of medically complex adults and adolescent’s chroni... ... Read More
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(Port Charlotte, FL – September 27, 2021) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte announces that it has received certification from DNV as a Primary Plus Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical conditions. “Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is committed to making our stroke care program the best it can be – and this means partnering with physicians for ongoing improvements in quality and clinical practices, and investing in the latest tools, techniques an... ... Read More
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (July 21, 2021) – Those with arterial and venous disease now have a new health care resource in Charlotte County. Board-certified vascular surgeon Michelle DesChamplain, M.D., FACS, has joined the Bayfront Health team and is now seeing patients. Originally from Virginia, Dr. DesChamplain practiced vascular surgery in Georgia, Pennsylvania and Virginia before moving to the area. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia and Master of Science from Old Dominion Univ... ... Read More
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (June 7, 2021) – While Spring brings sunshine, emerging greenery and longer days, many people dread this season for the sinus pressure, headaches, itchy eyes and respiratory problems it brings. More than 50 million people suffer with nasal allergies and half of those also have seasonal pollen allergies, according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). “Depending on where you live and the types of substances you may be allergic to, symptoms can vary and affect you at... ... Read More
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Study finds average weight gains of 1.5 pounds a month during pandemic CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (June 1, 2021) – As the days get longer and more of our community is opening up, a local physician is encouraging his patients to reverse the extra pounds they may have added over the past year of the pandemic. Simon Grinshteyn, M.D., FAPWHc, BC-ADM , a family medicine physician with Bayfront Health Medical Group, says it’s a great time to get back on track with healthy habits and shed that extra weight. “A recen... ... Read More
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (April 19, 2021) – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, Bayfront Health Medical Group wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in. Precautions for your safety include scheduling well-visits in the morning and ill visits for the afternoon, masking, checking temperature of all clinic visitors, screening clinic staff during the shift, and enhanced cleaning of commonly touched surfaces. “It’s important for members of our com... ... Read More
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Bayfront Health Medical Group continues to recruit to meet the medical needs of area residents. CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (April 14, 2021) – Bayfront Health welcomes Marci Manna, Psy.D., M.D., board-certified psychiatrist and psychologist to the area. Dr. Manna will treat patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Manna has extensive experience treating patients with individual, group, cognitive behavior, and animal assisted/pet therapies, as well as with psychological and neuropsychological... ... Read More
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (April 12, 2021) – The delivery of babies is a happy event for the labor and delivery team at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte. Thousands of infants have taken their first breath at the hospital over the years and been a welcome sight in the midst of the global pandemic. While the virus has changed many things in the world – the hospital’s Baby Place is a pleasant constant, located in a separate, enclosed area to provide specialized care and services. A dedicated team of nurses and ob... ... Read More
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