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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (November 22,2019) – The public is invited to attend and we welcome participation in the following December events and observances hosted by Bayfront Health PortCharlotte and Punta Gorda. To learn more, visit  www.BayfrontHealthEvents.com .  Tuesday, December 3, 9:00 a.m. –Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class  Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda  Learn heart-healthy, low fat and low sodium food options. Free. Call 941-637-2450 to... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (November 20, 2019) – Beginning this month, Bayfront Health Port Charlotte has added two new classes to the lineup of courses already offered monthly to prepare mothers and families before and after the birth of a child. New classes include infant massage and a sibling’s course. “Having a baby is one of the most exciting and rewarding times in a woman’s life,” said Ami Tucker, Director of Women and Newborn Services at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte. “There is a lot involved to prepa... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (November 14, 2019) – With less than two months left in the year, now is the time to check the status of health plan deductibles and flexible spending accounts, and schedule recommended appointments, tests and surgeries before Dec. 31. Most health insurance plans have a deductible requirement—a predetermined amount of healthcare expenses that must be covered before the plan begins paying the majority (if not all) of expenses related to necessary medical care. If you have been puttin... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (November 11, 2019) – Andrea G. Thomas, FACHE, has been named chief administrative officer (CAO) at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda. Andrea previously served as chief operating officer at St. Cloud Regional Medical Center, an 84-bed hospital in St. Cloud, FL. Under her leadership, she led an emergency department expansion project and facility renovations to enhance facility operations and better serve patients. Through attention to process improvement, turnaround times for laboratory an... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (October 29, 2019) – The gift shop at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte has undergone a complete remodel and name change. Known as Waterside Gifts, the shop now offers a refreshed selection of unique gift items for patients, visitors and staff. “My mother was a patient at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte for many years and sadly she passed in 2011,” says Cathy, owner. “When presented with the opportunity to open this new shop in the main lobby, I wanted to find a way to pay tribute to he... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (October 29, 2019) – The public is invited to attend and we welcome participation in the following November events and observances hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. To learn more, visit www.BayfrontHealthEvents.com . Tuesday, November 5, 9:00 a.m. – Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda Learn heart-healthy, low fat and low sodium food options. Free. Call 941-637-2450 to register. Thursday, N... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (October, 2019) – According to BreastCancer.org , one in eight women—roughly 12%—will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, and this year alone, more than 268,000 women and 2,600 men are estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in the U.S. To raise awareness and encourage more individuals to take action for their breast health, Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is lighting their building and landscape pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL – The public is invited to attend and we welcome participation in the following October events and observances hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. To learn more, visit www.BayfrontHealthEvents.com . Tuesday, October 1, 9:00 a.m. – Cardiac Diet Nutrition Class Bayfront Health Wellness & Rehab Center, 733 E. Olympia Ave., Punta Gorda Learn heart-healthy, low fat and low sodium food options. Free. Call 941-637-2450 to register. Tuesday, October 1, 6:00 p.m. – ... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (September 23, 2019) – Beginning October 12, Bayfront Health is hosting a physician-led discussion that will occur the second Saturday of every month and will cover everything you should know when it comes to stroke. “Anyone can have a stroke,” said Tim Cerullo, CEO for Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. “As a Comprehensive Stroke Center, we can care for all types of stroke patients, including hemorrhagic (bleeding) strokes, but if we can help play a part in reducing th... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (September 10, 2019) – September 5 was a special day for Bayfront Health Punta Gorda volunteer Nancy and her pet Chiweenie (part Chihuahua and part Daschshund) My Tai. This day marked My Tai’s 100th visit to the hospital to visit patients and their families as a member of the hospital’s Pawsitive Healing Pet Therapy Program. The Pawsitive Healing Pet Therapy Program was created to serve to enhance the quality of a patient’s stay at Bayfront Health by improving their health and rate ... ... Read More