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BayCare Names New Vice President of Managed Care

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목요일, 2월 10, 2022

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CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare Health System , a leading not-for-profit organization in West Central Florida, has named John W. Davis the new vice president of Managed Care.

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CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare Health System , a leading not-for-profit organization in West Central Florida, has named John W. Davis the new vice president of Managed Care.
Davis, who was the vice president of accountable care strategies at UnitedHealthcare, is responsible for planning and directing all aspects of managed care at BayCare.
"We're thrilled to have Davis join BayCare," said Janice Polo, executive vice president and chief financial officer at BayCare.
Inpatient and outpatient services include acute care, primary care, imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home care, and wellness.

BayCare CEO Announces Retirement at Year's End

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화요일, 2월 8, 2022

For the past three years, BayCare has ranked in the top 20 percent by IBM Watson Health Top Health Systems.

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For the past three years, BayCare has ranked in the top 20 percent by IBM Watson Health Top Health Systems.
A 16th hospital, BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, is under construction in the growing Pasco community and will open in 2023.
BayCare operates one of the region's largest provider practices, BayCare Medical Group, and is West Central Florida's largest provider of behavioral health and pediatric services.
Its diverse network of ambulatory services includes laboratories, imaging, surgical centers, BayCare Urgent Care locations, wellness centers and one of Florida's largest home care agencies, BayCare HomeCare.

Lakeland Regional Health and BayCare HomeCare Aim to Improve Home Care Access in Polk County

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화요일, 1월 18, 2022

BayCare HomeCare has provided in-home care and support services for decades, including serving many patients in the Lakeland community upon their discharge from the hospital. BayCare HomeCare is one of the largest providers of home care services in Florida, serving 13 counties along the state's west coast. BayCare HomeCare is in the top quartile in the country for quality and safety and has been able to dramatically reduce readmissions through innovative approaches, such as remote monitoring of patients. In addition to Lakeland Regional Health, Community Health Corporation – a related entity to Sarasota Memorial Hospital -- also owns a minority interest in BayCare HomeCare.

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LAKELAND, Fla., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Two of the region's most respected health care providers have joined forces to improve access to high-quality post-acute care for Polk County patients.
In Polk County, BayCare HomeCare services will be known as BayCare HomeCare/Lakeland Regional Health.
"We are excited to join with BayCare HomeCare in Polk County to expand and strengthen access to post-acute care within our community," says Danielle Drummond, MS, FACHE, President and CEO, Lakeland Regional Health.
In addition to Lakeland Regional Health, Community Health Corporation a related entity to Sarasota Memorial Hospital -- also owns a minority interest in BayCare HomeCare.

BayCare Names New President for Winter Haven and Winter Haven Women's Hospitals

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화요일, 1월 4, 2022

CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --BayCare Health System has named Kidada Hawkins as the next president of its Winter Haven and Winter Haven Women's Hospitals, effective Feb. 21, 2022.

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CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --BayCare Health System has named Kidada Hawkins as the next president of its Winter Haven and Winter Haven Women's Hospitals, effective Feb. 21, 2022.
"Winter Haven hospitals' next leader has a proven track record of partnering with physicians to deliver clinical excellence for the community," said Glenn Waters, BayCare's Chief Operating Officer.
Winter Haven Hospital, founded in 1926, has 447-beds and its sister facility, Winter Haven Women's Hospital, 61-beds.
Winter Haven Hospital, Inc. located in Winter Haven, Florida, includes a 447-bed acute care hospital and a 61-bed obstetric hospital, respectively referred to as Winter Haven Hospital and Winter Haven Women's Hospital.Winter Haven Hospital, Inc. joined the BayCare Health System in August 2013.

St. Joseph's Children's Hospital First in Florida to Use Breakthrough Device for Non-Surgical Pulmonary Valve Replacement

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월요일, 12월 20, 2021

This procedure included the closure of a large hole between the bottom chambers of her heart and the widening of her narrowed pulmonary valve.

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This procedure included the closure of a large hole between the bottom chambers of her heart and the widening of her narrowed pulmonary valve.
As a teenager, the leakage of her pulmonary valve began to worsen which led to the enlargement of her right ventricle.
On Dec. 8, 2021, Jasmine became one of the first patients in Florida to receive the Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve.
The valve is placed via cardiac catheterization and provides an alternative to open-heart surgery for patients with leaky pulmonary valves.

St. Anthony's Triathlon Opens Registration for 2022 Race Weekend

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수요일, 12월 15, 2021

Events for the race weekend, April 29-May 1, 2022, will include the Olympic, Sprint and Meek & Mighty triathlons.

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Events for the race weekend, April 29-May 1, 2022, will include the Olympic, Sprint and Meek & Mighty triathlons.
Patrick McGee, Triathlon manager and race director, said that he is eager to welcome back athletes, fans and sponsors to the St. Petersburg's downtown waterfront for the race weekend.
Ranked as the fourth largest triathlon in the country by USAT, the three-day St. Anthony's Triathlon Weekend includes:
The Olympic-Distance Triathlon, set for Sunday, May 1, which is known for its talented professional field.
The Meek & Mighty Triathlon, on Saturday, April 30, a race for novice adults and children who are new to the sport of triathlon.

BayCare Brings its HealthHub Concept to Land O' Lakes

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목요일, 12월 9, 2021

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CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare Health System has opened its fourth state-of-the-art HealthHub facility in Land O'Lakes.

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CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare Health System has opened its fourth state-of-the-art HealthHub facility in Land O'Lakes.
The BayCare HealthHub (Land O'Lakes), which opened to the community on Dec. 1, is an integrated model of care that provides convenient access to multiple health care services under one location for patients and their families.
"As a leading health care system in the region, we're thrilled to bring the HealthHub concept to Land O' Lakes," said Jim Cote, senior vice president for Ambulatory Services at BayCare.
The HealthHub, located at 18600 Fernview Street, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638, is designed to be a welcoming environment that's open concept and vibrant.

All Treats, No Tricks for Kids at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital

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토요일, 10월 30, 2021

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Which is why each year the Child Life team at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital organizes a day of festive Halloween activities for patients.

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Which is why each year the Child Life team at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital organizes a day of festive Halloween activities for patients.
"Each year we strive to find ways to make Halloween fun for our patients," said St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Child Life Supervisor Kacie Webster.
"Being able to celebrate holidays while hospitalized gives kids and their families a sense of normalcy which is so important."
While things looked different again this year, the entire hospital came together to make the Halloween something special for the children.

BayCare to Train Next Generation of Pediatricians at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa

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화요일, 10월 26, 2021

The three-year BayCare Pediatrics Residency is now accepting applications and will welcome its first class of eight residents on July 1, 2022.

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The three-year BayCare Pediatrics Residency is now accepting applications and will welcome its first class of eight residents on July 1, 2022.
It is the second residency BayCare has added to its institutional-sponsored Graduate Medical Education program this year.
"As a dedicated children's hospital, we are committed to improving the health of children in our community," said Sarah Naumowich, president of St. Joseph's Children's Hospital.
For more information about residencies at BayCare, visit Residency Programs at BayCare .

Amazon Brings Alexa to Senior Living Communities and Healthcare Systems with Alexa Smart Properties

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월요일, 10월 25, 2021

Designed specifically for the needs of senior living communities and healthcare facilities, Alexa Smart Properties simplifies deploying and managing Alexa-enabled devices at scale, helping properties offer customized Alexa experiences for residents and patients, and increase care team productivity and operational efficiency.

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Designed specifically for the needs of senior living communities and healthcare facilities, Alexa Smart Properties simplifies deploying and managing Alexa-enabled devices at scale, helping properties offer customized Alexa experiences for residents and patients, and increase care team productivity and operational efficiency.
Senior living communities like Atria and Eskaton will integrate with Alexa Smart Properties at select locations to provide a better experience for residents, while creating empowered and more connected communities.
In addition to support for senior living and healthcare, Alexa Smart Properties offers a set of vertical solutions that enable Alexa experiences in properties such as hotels, vacation rentals, apartments, offices, and more.
By working with solution providers like K4Connect, Lifeline Senior Living, Aiva, and Vocera, senior living and healthcare properties can use Alexa Smart Properties to easily deploy and customize large numbers of Alexa-enabled devices.