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Physicians from Gulf Coast Medical Group, which is affiliated with Venice Regional Bayfront Health, took top honors in the inaugural VEN Awards, presented by Sun Coast Media Group on November 23. The VEN Awards (Venice, Englewood and North Port) seek to bring people close together across the three communities in South Sarasota County. Cardiac surgeon Roberto Cervera, M.D., was named Surgeon of the Year, and Sheeba Mesghali, M.D., was named Doctor of the Year. Additional Gulf Coast Medical Group physicians ... Read More

by Alix Redmonde, WWSB ABC-7 November 22, 2016 The original article and accompanying video can be found here SARASOTA CO., Fla. (WWSB) - It has been more than a month since the first patient of Venice Regional Bayfront Health underwent surgery to replace a failing heart valve. Richard G. Korda of Rotunda West said his chest pain of many years resulted in stents, and a recommendation of bypass surgery. Korda says further diagnostic tests revealed he had a failing heart valve. Dr. Joseph Lamelas, former C... ... Read More

MDsave and Venice Regional Bayfront Health are working together to help local residents save money and get more of the medical care they need. Through the MDsave marketplace, patients at Venice Regional Bayfront Health will have access to a wide variety of medical procedures* at up-front prices as well as simplified billing and educational resources. In some cases, especially for patients on high-deductible health plans or without insurance, out-of-pocket expenses can prevent individuals and families from ... Read More

More than 200 women attended the seventh annual “Party in Pink” women’s health event presented by Venice Regional Bayfront Health on October 20 at Venice HealthPark. Physicians provided tips on how to stay healthy and spoke one-on-one with participants. A highlight of the evening, Sandi Wilmink of Venice spoke about her victory over Stage II breast cancer. Breast cancer awareness vendors also were on hand to share information about their products and services. Among the exhibitors were re ... Read More

The Hospital Volunteers of Venice organization, in collaboration with Venice Regional Bayfront Health and Gulf Coast Medical Group clinics, is offering 60 days of the Lifeline monitoring service at no cost to Venice area residents who are at risk for falls. The Lifeline necklace detects sudden changes in the wearer’s position and automatically alerts first responders. Monitoring a person for falls not only contributes to the individual’s safety and peace of mind, but it also may reduce hospital ... Read More

Venice Regional Bayfront Health again offering free application assistance If you need help comparing plans or filling-out an application on the Health Insurance Marketplace, Venice Regional Bayfront Health is once again offering free assistance during Open Enrollment, November 1 – January 31, 2017. Appointments may be made with the hospital’s certified assisters by calling (941) 483-7318, or can be booked online by going to www.GetCoveredAmerica.org/connector. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was ... Read More

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce lauded Venice Regional Bayfront Health for its substantial investment in the community at the Chamber’s 96th Annual Membership Meeting and Salute to Business Awards on October 7. The capacity crowd in the Hyatt Regency’s ballroom applauded Venice Regional for “Investing in the Future” with more than $20 million invested in facility improvements and clinical technologies over the past two years. “We appreciate the Chamber’s recogni ... Read More

Venice Regional Bayfront Health’s November Calendar of Events The public is invited to attend the following October seminars hosted by Venice Regional Bayfront Health. To learn more about any of these free seminars, visit the Classes and Programs section of this site or call (855) 876-2362. Space is limited and advance registration is required. How the Heart Works Wednesday, November 2, 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., or 12 p.m. Venice Regional Bayfront Health Cardiac Rehab Department 540 The Rialto, Venice Di ... Read More

2017 is fast-approaching: scheduling necessary appointments, tests and surgeries now can maximize your health plan benefits 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 October, 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 their healthcare needs, people shou ... Read More

New facility will be located at Jacaranda Boulevard and East Venice Avenue Venice Regional Bayfront Health has taken the first step toward building a replacement hospital by filing a certificate of need (CON) with the State. The replacement hospital will be located at the intersection of Jacaranda Boulevard and East Venice Avenue. “Our leadership team, in conjunction with our Board of Trustees and physician leaders, has considered thoughtfully how best to meet our community’s medical needs, pro ... Read More