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[VENICE, FL | June 8, 2022]: Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving care in the greater Venice area through a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality. Joseph Chebli, M.D., Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Director at ShorePoint Health Venice, announced that its bariatric surgery center has been reaccredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accr... ... Read More

[VENICE, FL - May 10, 2022] – For the fourth consecutive grading period, ShorePoint Health Venice attained an “A” grade in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting error... ... Read More

Employees of ShorePoint Health Venice are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits designed as pathways to help them eliminate existing student debt faster, pursue additional professional education and advance their careers. The goal in offering ShorePoint Health Venice Pathways benefits is to support and retain employees and attract a strong workforce, especially frontline nurses, technicians, therapists and other clinicians and caregivers, along with support personnel. Benefits include a new student... ... Read More

Over the course of a year, the impact of ShorePoint Health Venice adds up as the skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver quality care around the clock every day. Beyond clinical care, ShorePoint Health Venice is a major employer and regularly invests resources to expand and enhance the services available locally. The overall community benefit each year is significant and totaled $176 million in 2021. Last year, the hospital and clinics delivered care during 2... ... Read More

By Heidi Smith Contributor For more than five years, Ed Rycraft had to use a walker to get around. Hunched over and unable to bend his knees, he was in constant pain. When he and his daughter, Debbie Blank, moved to Venice, Blank had had enough. “I couldn’t stand to see him in so much pain,” she said. “As soon as we had a primary care doctor in Venice, I asked about getting help for Dad’s knees.” That’s how Rycraft and Blank met orthopedic surgeon Tracy Ng, D.O., of ShorePoint Medical Group in Venice. D... ... Read More

By Heidi Smith, Contributor Men and women approaching age 45 may shudder when their doctor informs them it’s almost time for a screening colonoscopy. But regular screening, beginning at age 45, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer, according to Jaime Baquero, M.D., of ShorePoint Medical Group Gastroenterology in Venice. A member of the medical staff at ShorePoint Health Venice, Dr. Baquero is board certified and fellowship trained in gastroenterology and specializes in digestive health. Q. The age... ... Read More

By Heidi Smith, Contributor Abdul Ezeldin, FACC, FSCAI, FASE, FSVM, FASNC, RPVI, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in interventional cardiology, as well as vein and artery procedures. He has extensive experience in helping patients resolve advanced problems with blood circulation in the legs, heart and carotid arteries. Dr. Ezeldin recently relocated to Venice from Arkansas, where he practiced for more than 20 years. He sees patients at ShorePoint Medical Group and is a member of the medica... ... Read More

By Heidi Smith, Contributor Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. According to the American Heart Association, at least 2.7 million Americans are living with AFib. Sabry Omar, M.D., is an interventional and structural heart cardiologist who has practiced in the United States for 10 years and recently joined ShorePoint Medical Group in Venice. Dr. Omar is board-certified and specializes in using ... ... Read More

This article originally appeared in Health & Wellness, November 2021, and was written by Heidi Smith, Contributor. It’s a condition that affects nearly one-third of men in the United States in their lifetime, according to research estimates. Inguinal hernias can cause bulging and pain in the groin area, and if left untreated can lead to serious complications. Today, advances in surgical techniques and technologies allow surgeons to effectively deal with hernias, often with minimal scarring and more ... ... Read More

This article originally appeared in: Health & Wellness, December 2021 Contact the author: Heidi Smith, hsmith@hsmithinc.com , 941-504-2803 According to the American Heart Association, more than 20% of older Americans have aortic stenosis (AS), a condition that can lead to heart failure and death. Today, advances in minimally invasive techniques and technologies allow surgeons and cardiologists to resolve the problem, without a chest incision and frequently with just an overnight hospital stay. Andre... ... Read More