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Turkey Takeover Blood Donation
Turkey Takeover Blood Donation Event at SunCoast Blood Centers Donor Center locations! Donate between 11/16 and 11/22 and receive a $15 voucher from Detwiler's towards a free Turkey. Your donations will directly support your local hospitals! Live Here. Give Here. Save Here!...with SunCoast Blood Centers!
Friends of the Venice Library $5 Fill-a-Bag Book Sale
Fill-a-Bag for $5.00 Returns to the Friends of Venice Library Bookstore just in time for Holiday Shopping! Location: Friends of Venice Library Bookstore, 300 Nokomis Avenue S, VeniceDate: Saturday, December 9Time: 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Sale: Hardcovers, paperbacks, children’s books, teen books, CDs, videos and holiday itemsThe bag: The Friends of Venice Library will supply the bags for this event.Proceeds: All proceeds from this book sale support the William H. Jervey Jr. Public Library with materials,
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 – 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
Patriot Pack and Ship Hosts Second Annual Letters with Santa
Letters with Santa Saturday, December 16th from 9 am to 12 pm 253 S Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, FL 34275 This is a Free Family Event! Patriot Pack and Ship will be hosting our Second Annual Letters with Santa, Saturday December 16th from 9 am to 12 pm. This is a Free Family Event. We will provide Cookies, Crafts, Ornament making, Cocoa, and of course Santa himself! We will also have plenty of letter writing supplies including, stationary, pencils, markers and stamps ! Kids of all ages welcome! Find us on
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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 Healthcare’s SPOT technology is an alert system that monitors high risk patients 24/7 ENGLEWOOD, Fla. September 27, 2023 – 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 Healthcare’s Sepsis Prediction and Optimization of Therapy, or SPOT, technology and allows caregivers to intervene
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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, 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,
2023-2024 Rediscover Floridaland Seasonal Exhibit
2023-2024 Rediscover Floridaland Seasonal Exhibit Runs from October 9, 2023 to July 31, 2024 Located at: Venice Museum, 351 Nassau Street South Hours: Monday - Wednesday 10 AM - 4 PM and 1st and 3rd Saturday, October though April 11 AM - 3 PM 941-486-2487 - www.venicemuseum.org
Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Club surprised a patient at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital on National Grateful Patient Day
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. September 8, 2023 – 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
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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 – The monthly Wellness Series hosted by HCA Florida Englewood Hospital continues with “The Basics of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation” 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, someone’s 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 – 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 – HCA Florida Englewood Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s 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
Venice - NAMI Family Support Group - Every 1st Wednesday of the Month - 7pm to 8:30pm
NAMI Family Support Groups, offered by NAMI Affiliates in communities across the country, are free, confidential and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges. In NAMI Family Support Groups, families join a caring group of individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Family members can achieve a renewed sense of hope for their loved one living with mental health challenges.Venice - Every 1st Wednesday - 7:00pm
Online: NAMI Family Support Group - Every 2nd Thursday - 6:30pm to 8:00pm - Zoom Meeting ID: 854-2511-6349
NAMI Family Support Groups, offered by NAMI Affiliates in communities across the country, are free, confidential and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges. In NAMI Family Support Groups, families join a caring group of individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Family members can achieve a renewed sense of hope for their loved one living with mental health challenges.Every 2nd Thursday 6:30 pm to 8:00
Online: NAMI Family Support Group - Every 4th Monday - 6:00pm to 7:30pm - Zoom Meeting ID: 411-700-5178
NAMI Family Support Groups, offered by NAMI Affiliates in communities across the country, are free, confidential and safe groups of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges. In NAMI Family Support Groups, families join a caring group of individuals helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Family members can achieve a renewed sense of hope for their loved one living with mental health challenges.Every 4th Monday 6:00 pm to 7:30
Online: P.O.W.E.R Support Group: (Parents offering wisdom, education, & Resources) for parents and caregivers with children 25 or younger.
Parents Offering Education, Wisdom, and Resources: A peer-led group for for parents and caregivers of individuals under the age of 25 living with a mental health condition or experiencing symptoms of one. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances.Online - Every 2nd Tuesday - 6:00pm to 7:30pmZoom meeting ID: 841-4675-6975
P.O.W.E.R Support Group: (Parents offering wisdom, education, & Resources) for parents and caregivers with children 25 or younger.
P.O.W.E.R Support Group: (Parents offering wisdom, education, & Resources), for parents and caregivers with children 25 or young who are experiencing mental health symptoms or have been diagnosed with a mental health condition.Every 4th Thursday 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm YANA (You Are Not Alone) 240 B South Tuttle Avenue Sarasota, Florida 34237
NAMI Connections Peer Support Group - Every 1st & 3rd Monday - 6pm to 7:30pm
NAMI Connection Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who've been there.Every 1st & 3rd Monday - 6:00pm to 7:30pm YANA South County 1680 South Tamiami Trail, Suite C Venice, FL
NAMI Connections Peer Support Group - Every Wednesday - 10:00am to 11:30am
NAMI Connection Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who've been there.Every Wednesday - 10:00am to 11:30am YANA South County 1680 South Tamiami Trail Venice, FL
Online: NAMI Connection Peer Support Group - Every Thursday - 6:00pm to 7:30pm - Zoom Meeting ID: 871-4261-7389
NAMI Connection Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who've been there.Every Thursday 6:00 pm to 7:30 pmZoom meeting ID: 871-4261-7389
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital to host “Hip, Hip, Hooray! Relief for Hip Pain,” a Wellness Series lunch and learn.
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. April 26, 2023 – The monthly Wellness Series hosted by HCA Florida Englewood Hospital continues with “Hip, Hip, Hooray! Relief for Hip Pain” 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
Meridian Bank Appoints Jim Malloy as SVP Commercial Lending in Sarasota
Malvern, PA. (June 22, 2023) – Meridian Bank announced the appointment of Jim Malloy to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending, to head the expansion of Meridian’s Florida operations in the Greater Sarasota area. Malloy has more than 30 years’ experience in Business and Commercial Real Estate lending in the Philadelphia area. Prior to moving to Florida, he served as Managing Director of Greenbriar Capital and Chief Lending Officer at DNB First Bank. “Jim is a great addition to our
HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals donate CPR & First Aid in Youth Sports Training kits to Charlotte County Public Schools
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. June 21, 2023 – 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
A walk in a nurse’s shoes highlights local nurses at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. May 26, 2023 – Exceptional care for patients is built on the selfless acts of comfort and kindness from nurses and other frontline caregivers on a daily basis. They see patients through their weakest and most vulnerable hours. During Nurses Week, HCA Healthcare West Florida Division Vice President of Nursing Operations Elaine Polaski spent a morning "walking in a nurse's shoes" at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. She traded in her business attire for nursing scrubs and laced up a new pair
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 “Take Your Child to Work Day”, an annual event to celebrate with families on campus. The group learned about how their parents care for patients, how to “eat the rainbow” 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
A Letter from Lori Wellbaum Emery, Chairperson, Board of Trustees, HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
January 4, 2023I have been privileged to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees for HCA Florida Englewood Hospital for six years. For the past three years, I have served as the chairperson. As my tenure ends, I want to reflect with gratitude on the outstanding accomplishments of the providers, nurses, other caregivers, and leaders in the face of significant challenges over the past few years. Englewood Hospital has expanded access to healthcare to respond to the growing community's needs. They have
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Leaders Honor Caregiver’s Memory through Volunteer Work during National Wreaths Across America Day
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. November 19, 2022 – On National Wreaths Across America Day, leaders from HCA Florida Englewood Hospital joined volunteers at more than 3,400 locations across the United States, at sea and abroad who laid 2.7 million wreaths to show our veterans and their families that we will never forget. Paul Evans, a caregiver who passed in 2022, had previously shared a story about how much it meant to him to honor his father’s service to our country by laying a wreath at his grave. The team was
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HCA Florida Englewood Hospital celebrates the completion of a $10 million renovation of Emergency Services
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. November 30, 2022 – HCA Florida Englewood Hospital leadership and caregivers gathered to celebrate the completion of a multi-phase, state-of-the-art Emergency Department renovation. The $10 million, 8,400 square-foot project expands capacity, helping the hospital stay ahead of the health care needs of our growing community and the Southwest Florida region. The number of patient care areas in the Emergency Department has been expanded from eight to 18. The project also includes the