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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (November 6, 2017) – Stand in a supermarket checkout line, and you’ll be bombarded with ten different messages about the “best diet” and the “best exercises” to lose weight/gain weight/get stronger/stay healthy. How do you choose the right plan? We sorted through piles of this “best advice” to compile a list designed to help you evaluate and choose for yourself, based on your specific needs and goals. According to the experts at Harvard Medical School, there are five types of exerci... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (October 25, 2017) – The public is invited to attend and we welcome participation in the following November events and observances hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. To learn more, visit www.BayfrontHealthEvents.com . November 1-November 30 – Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month In 1983, nearly 20 years before he died of Alzheimer’s disease, President Ronald Reagan helped to create greater awareness of the disease, declaring November as National Alzheimer’s Dis... ... Read More

Charlotte County FL (August 25, 2017) – The public is invited to attend and we welcome participation in the following October events and observances hosted by Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. October 1-October 31 – “Talk About Your Medicines” Month “Talk About Your Medicines” Month is intended to highlight the importance of communication between the healthcare provider and the patient in promoting safe and appropriate medicine use, improved medication adherence, and better health outcomes... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (September 25, 2017) – One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. And here in Florida, female breast cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer site for women. To encourage more women to take action for their breast health, Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is offering a special to women for October, which is annually recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During the month, Bayfront Health is offering a digital mammo screening for $65. And, women are invited to ... ... Read More

Charlotte County, FL – Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent storms and flooding across South Texas and Louisiana served as a reminder of the importance of reviewing your own preparedness. As warnings for Hurricane Irma begin, take action to stock your home and car with emergency supplies and think through your family’s disaster response plan to give yourself some peace of mind before the storm hits. “Hospitals and our community’s first responders regularly conduct drills to prepare for disasters, and ind... ... Read More

September is National Recovery Month, a national observance that focuses on raising awareness of mental and substance use disorders, celebrating individuals in long-term recovery, and acknowledging the work of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. Bayfront Health is celebrating Recovery Month by hosting “Our Community Rocks: A Rock Painting Event”. The event will be held September 14, 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda Medical Office Building, 713 E. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda. ... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (August 23, 2017) – According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 600,000 knee replacements are performed each year in the United States. Many of these individuals then can return to an active life, free of chronic pain. But for some, the freedom may be short lived—for a variety of reasons—resulting in the need for a revision replacement. “I had a total knee replacement in 2006,” said Eliot Underhill, local Punta Gorda resident. “But over these last two year... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (August 7, 2017) – The community is invited as Bayfront Health Punta Gorda celebrates their 70th birthday. The party will be on Thursday, August 17, from 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, 809 E. Marion Ave. The idea began in 1945 when the entire community assisted in fund raising through cake sales, silver teas, football breakfasts, watermelon cuttings, plays, and donations to raise the funds to build their very own hospital. And on August 17, 1947, Bayfront Heal... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (July 31, 2017) – This summer, much of the country is seeing record high temperatures. If it’s too hot for airplanes to fly, there is no doubt that those at risk for heart disease need to take extraordinary precautions. “Our bodies are built to self-regulate temperature – to keep us from getting too hot or too cold,” said Fariba Gharai, M.D., board-certified thoracic and cardiac surgeon with Bayfront Health Medical Group. “The body has two paths to shed extra heat, radiation and eva... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (July 25, 2017) – With fall around the corner, training for football and soccer are well underway. Sports and outdoor activities are good ways to stay healthy and active, but there are risks of injury too, especially with contact sports. Concussions are common sports-related injuries that frequently go unnoticed or overlooked. Take time to learn the warning signs of concussion to keep your child from experiencing a more serious brain injury. “A concussion is a type of traumatic brai... ... Read More