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VENICE, FLORIDA December 14, 2020 – Venice Regional Bayfront Health was awarded an “A” in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Venice Regional’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Safety Grade assigns an ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to all general hospitals across the country and is updated every six m... ... Read More

By Heidi Smith Contributor Originally published in the Southwest Health & Wellness Magazine December 1, 2020 While exercise is important for overall health, staying fit during a pandemic – especially returning to group sports – can place athletes at risk for contracting and spreading disease. David Taing, M.D., CAQSM, a Venice area family physician who specializes in sports medicine, says he’s concerned that many athletes, parents and coaches may not be fully aware of the risks and precautions. “Par... ... Read More

Hospital to invest in current location and pursue development of outpatient locations (Venice, FL – November 19, 2020) – Venice Regional Bayfront Health announced today a multi-million dollar capital investment plan to advance patient care and experience, enhance efficiency of operations and upgrade the hospital. The plan is the result of a strategic market review conducted by Navigant Consulting (now Guidehouse), following the state’s repeal of the certificate of need (CON) law and competitive changes ... ... Read More

By Heidi Smith, Contributor Originally published in Health & Wellness Magazine – November 2020 Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than a third of Floridians reported not getting enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Insufficient sleep can be more than just an annoyance; it is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity. Insufficient sleep is also responsible for motor vehicle and machinery-related crashe... ... Read More

David Taing, M.D., has joined Gulf Coast Medical Group. He is a board-certified in family medicine and fellowship-trained in sports medicine, is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call 844-366-9362 or visit GulfCoastMedicalGroup.com . Dr. Taing also offers telehealth visits. A primary care physician, Dr. Taing has more than 18 years of experience in the medical field, providing care for men, women and children ages 2 and older. Before joining Gulf Coast, he was on the medical staff at N... ... Read More

By Heidi Smith, Contributor While serving as a U.S. Army paratrooper as a young man, Eric Kepley became focused on physical fitness. Later in life, working as a banker and real estate investor, his fitness began to slide, but Kepley fought back, shaving off 50 pounds during his early 60s. In 2019, Kepley moved to Venice from Ohio and joined a gym where he worked out several times a week. One day, during a “boot camp” class, he nearly fell over in a faint. “I had to lean against a wall to stay upright,” ... ... Read More

Dawn Beardsley-Shortt, a registered nurse at Venice Regional Bayfront Health for 32 years, has received a national 2020 Nursing Excellence Award. “Many very fine nurses were peer-nominated, and we are proud that Dawn Beardsely-Shortt, our Venice Regional Nursing Excellence Award winner, was one of 10 nurses nationwide to be recognized with the top honor,” said Beryl Ramsey, Interim CEO. “Dawn demonstrates outstanding care, compassion, and superior service. She is a team player guiding patients through p... ... Read More

Recognizing that 2020 has been proclaimed “Year of the Nurse” by the World Health Organization, we created the Nursing Excellence Award to honor the critical role nurses have played in treating patients throughout the COVID pandemic. The award program was open to qualifying RNs and LPNs working in a direct patient care position who consistently demonstrate characteristics synonymous with nursing excellence. The winner for 2020 will be announced on Thursday, October 29, 2020. 2020 Nominees We congratulat... ... Read More

Venice, FL, 10/8/2020 – Gulf Coast Medical Group is encouraging everyone aged 6 months and older to get a flu shot this fall. The flu shot is a safe, proven way to lower the risk of getting the flu, which can cause a severe upper respiratory illness. The COVID-19 pandemic makes getting a flu shot, and taking every precaution possible to avoid the flu and other illnesses, even more important this year. While the flu vaccination will not prevent or protect against COVID-19, it can reduce the impact of flu... ... Read More

Venice Regional Bayfront Health is pleased to announce that Kelly Enriquez has been named chief executive officer effective November 9. In this role, Enriquez will be responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of Venice Regional and Gulf Coast Medical Group. Enriquez is a seasoned executive with more than 15 years of healthcare administration experience. She focuses on creating a strong foundation for patient care and for the medical staff and employees, achieving strong improvement in pati... ... Read More