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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (December 29, 2020) - Healthcare workers at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda received the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine yesterday. "We are so thankful for everything that our staff and medical providers are doing to care for patients during these unprecedented and challenging times. Their safety and the safety of patients is our highest priority," said Tara McCoy, chief executive officer at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. "Prevention is key since ther... ... Read More
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Electrophysiologist implants the only FDA-approved device for the reduction of stroke risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (December 21, 2020) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is the first in Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties to offer next-generation technology as an alternative to the lifelong use of blood thinners for people with atrial fibrillation (AF) not caused by a heart valve problem (also known as non-valvular AF). Up to 6 million Americans are estimate... ... Read More
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Bayfront Health Port Charlotte continues to lead the way in innovative heart care CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (December 16, 2020) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte proudly announces the completion of over 120 trans-catheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs), the minimally-invasive, life-saving innovation for patients with critical aortic stenosis. In June, James (Jim) Keppel, 75-year-old Punta Gorda resident, was one of the patients to benefit from having the TAVR procedure. Bayfront Health Port Charlotte was t... ... Read More
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2021 is fast approaching. Scheduling recommended appointments, tests and surgeries now can maximize your health plan benefits. CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (November 12, 2020) – During the fall and winter months, it’s easy to get caught up in holiday planning and forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Every fall, individuals should direct their attention to outstanding healthcare needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts. “In considering ... ... Read More
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (November 10, 2020) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Bayfront Health Punta Gorda announced that Geaciel Del Toro, RN, and Lyndsey Bears, RN, have been selected to receive Nursing Excellence Awards. This peer-nominated award, created in honor of 2020 being the “Year of the Nurse,” and in recognition of the critical role nurses have played in treating patients throughout the COVID pandemic, was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consisten... ... Read More
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CHARLOTTECOUNTY, FL (October 14, 2020) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Bayfront Health Punta Gorda announced today the availability of a toll-free helpline designed to help Medicare beneficiaries select a health plan that fits their needs and budget. The free helpline connects callers with licensed agents who can assist in comparing traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Supplement and Prescription plans,and then facilitate enrollment in the plan selected. Through this program it will be easier ... ... Read More
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Early detection and treatment supports the best possible outcomes CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (October 05, 2020)– Breast cancer and other medical illnesses remain a risk for women - even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. Bayfront Health is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now, because when breast cancer is ... ... Read More
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (September 23, 2020) – Bayfront Health welcomes Fatin Albezargan, M.D., board-certified family medicine physician. She is now seeing patients at Bayfront Health Medical Group’s newest walk-in and primary care location off Kings Hwy. Dr. Albezargan enjoys all aspects of preventive care and the management of chronic diseases so your entire family can achieve and maintain good health. She has been named America's Top Family Doctors by Consumer's Research Council of America and Top Fami... ... Read More
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CHARLOTTECOUNTY, FL (August 10, 2020) – Tara McCoy has been named chief executive officer of Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Bayfront Health Punta Gorda effective September 8. McCoy brings extensive experience, having successfully led strategic initiatives and service line development, strong physician recruitment and relationship skills, and the ability to create and maintain a positive culture. She most recently served as CEO at Good Samaritan Medical Center, a 333-bed hospital in West Palm Beach, ... ... Read More
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (August 4, 2020) – Bayfront Health Punta Gorda has earned another Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, making Bayfront Health Punta Gorda the only hospital in the state of Florida to hold five Disease-Specific Care (DSC) Certifications in Orthopedics at time of recognition. Since 2013, Bayfront Health Punta Gorda has held DSC Certifications from The Joint Commission for spinal fusion, laminectomy, joint replacement-knee, and joint replacement-hip. Earlier this year they... ... Read More
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