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News Release: 10/23/2024
BOLD & BEAUTIFUL BASH Hosted by: Oasis Eye care, Optical and Med spa Thursday November 14th 5:30-8:30 pm. 1868 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice FL 34293 Come meet Dr. Roth & Lexi Licensed Esthetician Bring a Friend and come enjoy Refreshments, Appetizers, Discounted services, Discounted glasses, Giveaways, Games and so much more! RSVP for extra entry into our big prize : MEDSPA@VeniceeyeDoctors.com or OasisMedspaVenice.com
News Release: 10/15/2024
Aura Apartments in Nokomis Offers Flexible Rental Solutions for Displaced Community Members Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2024 ā Nokomis, FL - Due to the recent impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Aura Apartments has rescheduled its grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony, initially planned for this week. To help those affected by the storms, Aura has introduced a Hurricane Housing Program to provide temporary housing solutions while homes in the area are
Movies in the Park Showing: The Santa Clause
Movies in the Park Showing: The Santa Clause Friday, December 6th Starts at 6:30 PM Centennial Park, 200 W Venice Ave Free family friendly movie! Bring your chairs & blankets! Brought to you by: Venice MainStreet and Venice Institute for Performing Artsvisitvenicefl.org
Movies in the Park Showing: Narnia
Movies in the Park Showing: Narnia Friday, January 17th at 6:30 PM Centennial Park, 200 W Venice Ave Free family friendly movie! Bring your chairs & blankets! Brought to you by: Venice MainStreet and Venice Institute for Performing Artsvisitvenicefl.org
Movies in the Park Showing: Hook
Movies in the Park Showing: Hook Friday, February 7th at 6:30 PM Centennial Park, 200 W Venice Ave Free family friendly movie! Bring your chairs & blankets! Brought to you by: Venice MainStreet and Venice Institute for Performing Artsvisitvenicefl.org
Therapy dogs celebrated for āpawsitivityā on National Dog Day at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
Having a 'ruff' day? This will make you smile. For 15 years, pet therapy dogs and their handlers have been valued members of the animal therapy program at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. They visit the hospital three times monthly and have touched countless lives of patients, their loved ones and care teams. To celebrate International Dog Day, hospital colleagues collected seven boxes of food and supplies for the Suncoast Humane Society, which provides this service. The canine caregivers enjoyed a
SAVE THE DATE for Child Protection Center's Night of Hope & Healing
Save the Date for the Child Protection Center's Night of Hope & Healing! November 21, 2024 from 6 - 9 PM Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Avenue S, Venice, FL For more information contact: Lou Ann Linn at louannl@cpcsarasota.org or 941-365-1277 Ext. 120
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Healthgrades adds Patient Safety Excellence Award to the list of recognitions given to HCA Florida Englewood Hospital in 2024
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. March 13, 2024 ā HCA Florida Englewood Hospital announced today that it has been awarded a 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Awardā¢ for the sixth year by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awardsā¢ recognize the nationās leading hospitals across 18 specialty care areas ā recipient hospitals represent the top hospitals in the country for each specialty. Englewood Hospital has been among the Top 10% in the nation every year
Innovative Treatment Now Offered at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital for Carotid Artery Disease Less Invasive Procedure Reduces Risk for Stroke
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. March 5, 2024 ā Two years ago, Tom Roberts suffered a heart attack and had successful bypass surgery. Since then, he's lived an active life in Southwest Florida, golfing, biking and taking up tennis. During a routine visit to the cardiologist recently, evidence of carotid artery disease was found even though he had no symptoms. Carotid artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in one or two main arteries that come directly from the heart and provide blood to the brain. If left
Community Leader Erin Halstead Named Chair of the HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Board of Trustees
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. February 8, 2024 ā Erin Halstead has been named chairperson for the Board of Trustees for HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. Additionally, Jaclyn Nadler, M.D., has been appointed to a three-year term as a board member. Both are leaders in the community and their professional roles. They will advise hospital leadership on quality and operations. The board follows standards set by The Joint Commission, a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety through the accreditation of
Heart Transplant Recipient Steven Bradley Encourages Others to Live Every Day with Gratitude
Steven Bradley, a 63-year-old Florida resident, encourages others to live every day with gratitude. He shared his story of survival with community members attending a recent Wellness Series event hosted by HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. Thirty years ago, Steven was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), a thickening of the lower main pumping chamber of the heart (the left ventricle). He is a grateful heart recipient today, providing hope to other patients needing transplants. In April 2022,
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Demonstrates Commitment to Community Through Volunteering and Giving in 2023
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. January 11, 2024 ā HCA Florida Englewood Hospital is proud to announce its remarkable impact on Charlotte and Sarasota Counties in 2023 through the dedicated volunteer efforts of its colleagues, strategic partnerships and generous donations. Joe Rudisill, CEO of HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, expressed enthusiasm about the hospitalās impact, stating, āNot only do we provide compassionate care for the patients that visit our hospital, but we also strive to make the community where we live
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital donated $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of South Sarasota County
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital donated $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of South Sarasota County and participated in Women Build to help build stronger communities and healthier tomorrows in our region.Watch the video ENGLEWOOD, Fla. October 30, 2023 ā Many families can only dream of is a space to feel welcome and safe. A backyard for children to play in. A new beginning. A place to call home. HCA Florida Englewood Hospital CEO Joe Rudisill and a team of women caregivers donned hard hats, gloves and swung
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital uses automated, real-time system to detect sepsis early and help save lives
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital uses automated, real-time system to detect sepsis early and help save livesHCA Healthcareās SPOT technology is an alert system that monitors high risk patients 24/7 ENGLEWOOD, Fla. September 27, 2023 ā As part of HCA Healthcare, HCA Florida Englewood Hospital uses an automated, real-time system to identify patients with sepsis more quickly. The system is HCA Healthcareās Sepsis Prediction and Optimization of Therapy, or SPOT, technology and allows caregivers to intervene
Joe Rudisill named Chief Executive Officer for HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
Joe Rudisill joined HCA Florida Englewood Hospital today as the new chief executive officer (CEO). He brings more than 16 years of healthcare leadership and operations experience.Rudisill comes to HCA Florida Englewood Hospital from Mission Hospital, an 815-bed HCA Healthcare facility in Asheville, North Carolina,ā where he served as chief operating officer (COO) for the past four years. He oversaw various services, including burn, emergency department, facilities, laboratory, medical transport, oncology,
Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Club surprised a patient at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital on National Grateful Patient Day
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. September 8, 2023 ā On National Grateful Patient Day, members of the Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Club made a surprise visit to Virginia Marie Frig, a patient at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. The club has launched a project to improve lives in the community which will have an effect globally. They have started at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital where they will present beautiful bouquets of flowers to three unexpecting patients monthly. After spending time visiting with Virginia, President
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital will host a Wellness Series sharing education on the basics of organ, eye and tissue donation.
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. August 10, 2023 ā The monthly Wellness Series hosted by HCA Florida Englewood Hospital continues with āThe Basics of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donationā on Thursday, August 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Suncoast Auditorium at 779 Medical Drive in Englewood. Every year, more than 33,000 men, women and children receive the gift of a lifesaving organ transplant and every 10 minutes, someoneās name is added to the National Transplant waiting list. Organ donation
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital held a Back-to-School Supply Drive for caregivers and nursing students
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. August 2, 2023 ā HCA Florida Englewood Hospital helped nursing students and students of caregivers prepare for the new school year by hosting a "We Show Up School Supply Drive" throughout the month of July. The hospital collected enough backpacks and school supplies to provide 13 students a quick start on their back-to-school needs. You will usually see volunteer Stew Kessler on the courtesy cart shuttling patients and visitors around the Englewood Hospital campus. Today, he made a
City of North Port Leaders Toured the Freestanding HCA Florida Emergency Planned for Wellen Park
City of North Port leaders Mayor Barbara Langdon and City Manager Jerome Fletcher took time to tour the HCA Florida Tamiami Trail Emergency at 150 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte to get a preview of the freestanding emergency facility planned for Wellen Park. Watch the video for the complete story. The newly opened 10,820 square foot facility is a part of HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with full services including laboratory, x-rays, CT scanning and
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. July 7, 2023 ā HCA Florida Englewood Hospital has received the American Heart Associationās Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plusquality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital to host āHip, Hip, Hooray! Relief for Hip Pain,ā a Wellness Series lunch and learn.
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. April 26, 2023 ā The monthly Wellness Series hosted by HCA Florida Englewood Hospital continues with āHip, Hip, Hooray! Relief for Hip Painā on Wednesday, July 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Community Room at the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce at 597 S. Tamiami Trail in Venice."Hip pain is common in adults and can have a dramatic impact on your daily life," said CEO Steve Young. "This Wellness Series event will provide insight on traditional methods to treat
HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals donate CPR & First Aid in Youth Sports Training kits to Charlotte County Public Schools
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. June 21, 2023 ā You never know when you will have an opportunity to save a life. According to the American Heart Association, 70% of cardiac arrests happen in homes. Of those, only 40% receive the immediate help that they need before professional help arrives. Hands-only CPR has been shown to be as effective in the first few minutes as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest at home, at work or in public. During National CPR Week, Michael Ehrat, market lead and CEO of HCA Florida Fawcett
The Children of Caregivers Visit HCA Florida Englewood Hospital for Take Your Child to Work Day
Children of caregivers at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital took part in āTake Your Child to Work Dayā, an annual event to celebrate with families on campus. The group learned about how their parents care for patients, how to āeat the rainbowā from a registered dietician, used a scanner to find a vein in their arm, participated in a hand-washing demonstration, saw the four chambers of a heart on a screen and heard their own heartbeat with a stethoscope.The kids took time to design and deliver get-well cards to