Therapy dogs celebrated for ‘pawsitivity’ 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 party
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 – 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 – 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,
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HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Demonstrates Commitment to Community Through Volunteering and Giving in 2023
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. January 11, 2024 – 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 hospital’s impact, stating, “Not 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 and participated in Women Build to help build stronger communities and healthier tomorrows in our region.
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
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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 systemto 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
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
