Bravera Health Seven Rivers is a Cornerstone of Citrus County

4/4/2023

CRYSTAL RIVER, Florida – The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members of Bravera Health Seven Rivers support the health and well-being of patients who turn to the hospital for expert care. Beyond providing clinical care, the hospital/health system is a cornerstone of the community and a major contributor to the economic health of Citrus County as a major employer and tax-payer and through applying resources to expand and enhance the medical services available close to home. The overall impact is significant and totaled more than $126 million in 2022.

Care was provided at more than 124,000 patient encounters, including more than 39,000 emergency department visits, more than 6,500 inpatient admissions and more than 4,900 surgeries. Over 73,000 patients received care across the Bravera Medical Group physician clinics.

“We help people get well and live healthier by providing quality care for patients,” said Linda Stockton, chief executive officer for Bravera Health Seven Rivers. “Our community is truly fortunate to have this dedicated team of clinicians and caregivers here in Citrus County who are making a real difference each and every day.”

Bravera Health Seven Rivers applies its resources to medical services, facilities and technologies that are important to patients. These include a second robotic surgical system and a new specialty clinic location in Homosassa. Access has been enhanced with the recruitment of Jennifer Gilby, M.D. at our Homosassa clinic location which means urogynecology services are here locally. Capital improvements totaling more than $1 million were made to improve patient privacy in the ER, enhance services for bariatric surgery and provide intravascular imaging among other investments.  

Bravera Health Seven Rivers also gives back to the broader Citrus County region by providing over $ 66 million in charity and uncompensated care for the community’s most vulnerable. And the payment of $3 million in property and sales taxes helps support civic resources and services. Support for local charitable and community organizations such as the Citrus Y for their Pedaling for Parkinson’s program and the Crystal River Rotary Club includes financial donations and outreach. And to help fight hunger in the community and advance their purpose of helping people get well and live healthier, the hospital held its first ever Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, collecting and donating-309 jars of nut butter to SOS Food Pantry in Citrus County to help address food insecurity.

The hospital’s payroll of more than $51 million ripples across the local economy as employees buy goods and services. Last year the hospital added enhanced benefits to help team members achieve their personal and professional goals, including assistance with student loan repayments, reimbursement of licensure and certification expenses, as well as tuition reimbursement.

Stockton continued, “The vital care we provide is only one part of the broad impact we have. We are a cornerstone of this community and we are committed to doing all we can to provide excellent healthcare services and to making Citrus County a healthier, better community for all.” 

Bravera Health hospitals serve as teaching hospitals for Jersey College of Nursing. The Brooksville campus represents a joint effort by Bravera Health and Jersey College to address the nursing shortage by training registered nurses to serve our communities.

To help the community live healthier, Bravera Health offers a free e-newsletter with a monthly dose of health and wellness inspiration sent directly to your inbox. Sign up at BraveraHealth.com/e-newsletter-sign-up-seven-rivers.

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