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CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Florida Department of Health (DOH) announced Bayfront Health Seven Rivers as one of 20 Florida hospitals in 2017 that achieved the Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) Maternal and Child Health goal focused on reducing cesarean section deliveries for first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. AHCA and DOH announced the recognition awards to hospitals at the Florida Hospital Association’s annual meeting on October 4, 2018 during the ... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – Bayfront Health Seven Rivers offers health education programs and screenings facilitated by registered and licensed medical professionals. For more information, visit our events page. Joint Pain 101 If you’re suffering with knee or hip pain, relief is in sight. Join us at our seminar to learn about the causes and treatments, including medications, nutrition and exercise. Wednesday, January 9, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Senior Circle Center. Call 352-795-1234. Free. Parkinson’s Dis... ... Read More

On October 25, over 350 people made their way to Bayfront Health Seven Rivers to celebrate 40 years of excellence in healthcare to the community. In 1978, the hospital opened as a two story facility with 75 beds, 75 employees, 20 medical staff members and 15 volunteers. Today, the facility now hosts 128 beds, over 500 employees, more than 200 medical staff members and 56 volunteers. Bayfront Health Seven Rivers - recognized as the community’s first Primary Stroke Center - continues to advance patient sa... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – Bayfront Health Seven Rivers, Bayfront Health Brooksville, Bayfront Health Spring Hill and Nature Coast EMS will host a stroke seminar on Wednesday, November 14 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Royal Dalton House, located at 5445 West Oak Park Boulevard., Homosassa. Stroke Won’t Wait…Neither Should You will feature guests speakers from all three facilities, with focuses on stroke warning signs, when to call 911, what happens in the emergency room, advances in diagnostic technology an... ... Read More

Over 150 runners came out on October 20 for the annual Kings Bay 5K in Hunter Springs Park. It was coordinated by Bayfront Health Seven Rivers, with Crystal Automotive as the presenting sponsor. This year, race sponsorships went to support the Health Schools Rule mini-grant program. In 2016, Bayfront Health Seven Rivers and the Citrus County Education Foundation partnered in developing the Health Schools Rule mini-grant program, an opportunity to advocate for and promote health and wellness initiatives ... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – Bayfront Health Seven Rivers will host an Open House on October 25, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The hospital is located at 6201 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River. Community members are welcome to join the hospital’s employees, medical staff and volunteers for an evening of fun, history and entertainment. Enjoy live music by T.J. Brown and gourmet refreshments while diving into the past, present and future of healthcare in our community. For more information, call Amy McLaughlin at 352... ... Read More

Crystal River, FL – Bayfront Health Seven Rivers is offering free telehealth visits on Virtual Health Connect to help area residents impacted by Hurricane Michael get non-emergency medical care. The free telehealth visits are available through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 15, 2018 on any mobile device, computer or tablet. Virtual Health Connect provides on demand, live access to physicians and nurse practitioners at any time, but may be particularly helpful as members of the community cope with effects... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – Runners and walkers of all fitness levels are invited to participate in the Bayfront Health Seven Rivers’ Kings Bay 5K on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Registration begins 6:30 a.m. at Hunter Springs Park in Crystal River; the race starts at 7:30 a.m. Commemorative race t-shirt, a ticket to the Stone Crab Jam and a bag stuffed with items from race sponsors are guaranteed to pre-registered athletes. The pre-registration fee is $25; race day registration is $30. Continental breakfast is ... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – During the fall and as the holidays approach, it’s easy to forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Early October is a good time to review your outstanding health care needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts. “In considering their health care needs, people should also consider the best strategy for using their available health insurance plan benefits,” said Dr. Johnnie R. DeGraw, family medicine. “Take advantag... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – Bayfront Health Seven Rivers offers health education programs and screenings facilitated by registered and licensed medical professionals. For more information, visit our events section. Joint Pain 101 If you’re suffering with knee or hip pain, relief is in sight. Join us at our seminar to learn about the causes and treatments, including medications, nutrition and exercise. Wednesday, October 3, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Senior Circle Center. Call 352-795-1234. Free. Parkinson’s Diseas... ... Read More