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Check your deductible status and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) balance to see if there’s money to be saved or used. Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right now may be... ... Read More

Punta Gorda, FL– ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda, a cornerstone of exceptional healthcare in the City of Punta Gorda, proudly announces the completion of renovations that will enhance the patient experience and expand its comprehensive care offerings. The newly renovated lobby, patient registration area, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and outpatient services suites are the result of a significant investment in both patient comfort and healthcare technology. These updates represent a pivotal moment in the hosp... ... Read More

Obstetrician and gynecologist Scott Hankinson, M.D., has joined ShorePoint Medical Group, the affiliated medical group of ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. Dr. Hankinson graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He completed residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Medical Center of Delaware (now Christiana Care) in Newark, Delaware. Dr. Hankinson is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Hankinson’s areas of specia... ... Read More

Port Charlotte, FL – ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte has achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety. Status as an accredited Center of Excellence means that ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte has met nationally and internationally recognized standards. Not all hospitals seek accreditation and not all that undergo the rigorous inspection process are granted accreditation. “This accreditatio... ... Read More

Award honors outstanding providers who personify an unyielding pursuit to advance the field of emergency medicine Dan O’Leary, M.D., has been awarded the prestigious Dighton C. Packard Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to emergency medicine. Dr. O’Leary has dedicated his career to helping patients in their most vulnerable moments, and his unwavering commitment to excellence has earned him respect and admiration from colleagues and patients alike. Dr. O’Leary currently serves as the medi... ... Read More

by Andy Romine, CEO National Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Week is May 21- 27, 2023, and I want to recognize the remarkable EMS professionals who are providing care to our community and the first responders who are performing life-saving services in the field. In my role, I have the privilege of interacting with so many individuals who work tirelessly, each and every day, to make our hospitals and our community a better place. I am grateful for the many paramedics, EMTs and EMS personnel who play such... ... Read More

General and thoracic surgeon, Nikalesh Reddy, M.D., has joined the ShorePoint Medical Group practice. Dr. Reddy graduated from Madras Medical College in Madras, India. He completed residency in general surgery at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center in New York, NY. Dr. Reddy also did his fellowship at RoswellPark Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Reddy’s areas of special interest include thoracic oncology surgery, thoracoscopic and robotic lobectomies, benign and malignant surgeries, pulmo... ... Read More

James Takara, M.D., has joined the medical staff of ShorePoint Medical Group. Dr. Takara is a cardiovascular thoracic surgeon who is board certified in both cardiovascular surgery and thoracic surgery. A cardiovascular thoracic (or cardiothoracic) surgeon performs surgery on the heart, lungs and other parts of the chest. Surgeries can range from heart valve repair or replacement to robotic lung surgery. Cardiothoracic surgeons have extensive training and can specialize in other areas as well. “I am extr... ... Read More

ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda named their Doctor of the Year award recipients during Doctor’s Day celebrations at both hospitals at the end of March. These are the first Doctor of the Year awards given since the hospitals rebranded in 2021. The honorees were Brandon Coffey, D.O., for ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte and John Kuhns, M.D., for ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda. Dr. Coffey is an internal medicine doctor with Team Health who has been an independent member of the medical staff... ... Read More

I write today with gratitude for the skilled and compassionate physicians, nurses and other team members of ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda who support the health and well-being of our patients, even when disaster strikes. In September, our community faced the most devastating natural disaster it has seen in almost 20 years when Hurricane Ian hit, and ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte was the only access point for care in Charlotte County. For seven days, we were the only hospital in nea... ... Read More