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BROOKSVILLE, FL (December 27, 2021)—To train additional caring and skilled nurses, Jersey College and Bravera Health have collaborated to establish a School of Nursing on Bravera Health Brooksville’s campus, serving the region. The Jersey College Professional Nursing Program at Bravera Health Brooksville is a six-semester program, culminating in an Associate of Science degree in nursing, providing its graduates with opportunities to become a registered nurse. Inaugural classes begin in January, and stud... ... Read More

Early detection and treatment supports the best possible outcomes HERNANDO, Florida, OCTOBER 6, 2021 – Breast cancer and other medical illnesses remain a risk for women - even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, due to concerns about the virus, many women have postponed their annual screening mammograms, increasing their risk of undetected cancer. Bayfront Health Medical Group is encouraging women who may have delayed their mammograms to schedule the screening now, because when breast ... ... Read More

Physician advises seeking timely medical care, learning prevention SPRING HILL, Florida, July 20, 2021 – If you feel a sharp pain in your back, side, lower abdomen, or groin, or have blood in your urine, you may have a kidney stone – a condition that is common and on the rise. Left untreated, kidney stones can cause serious complications in addition to severe pain. Nabeel Hamoui, M.D., a urologist with Shoreline Urocare, is making sure patients know timely treatment can prevent permanent damage. Kidney ... ... Read More

BROOKSVILLE, Florida, July 15, 2021- Patients with rectal tumors now have a new treatment option that may significantly improve quality of life. Previously, patients with rectal tumors that couldn’t be removed via colonoscopy required invasive surgery that often resulted in significant alterations to their anatomy. However, George Tsai, M.D., FACS, general surgeon with Bayfront Health Medical Group, recently performed a trans-anal, minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) at Bayfront Health Brooksville. Dr. T... ... Read More

Bayfront Health Brooksville and Spring Hill awarded Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission (BROOKSVILLE, Florida, June 28, 2021) – Bayfront Health Brooksville and Spring Hill have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification. Bayfront Health Brooksville and Spring Hill underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review in May. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers e... ... Read More

Misty Freeman, R.N., MHA, BSN, NE-BC has been appointed chief nursing officer of Bayfront Health Brooksville and Spring Hill. As a nurse for over 24 years and a nursing leader for nearly 20, Misty considers herself a transformational leader whose passion is to inspire and empower others to create efficient ways of providing exceptional care to patients. In her most recent role as ACNO of Oak Hill Hospital, Misty implemented strategies to improve unit performance and patient outcomes. Her strong operatio... ... Read More

Stay on schedule with a full night of sleep for your best physical and mental health HERNANDO, Florida – We’ve all experienced the tiredness and lack of clarity that comes from a sleepless night, but a study published last year by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology Foundation found that sleep schedule inconsistency is also a risk factor for heart disease. Preeti Lekhra M.D., a primary care physician with Bayfront Health Medical Group, is making sure patients know how important it is to es... ... Read More

Study finds average weight gains of 1.5 pounds a month during pandemic HERNANDO, Florida, May 28, 2021 – As the days get longer and more of our community is opening up, a local physician is encouraging her patients to reverse the extra pounds they may have added over the past year of the pandemic. Preeti Lekhra, M.D. a Primary Care physician with Bayfront Health Medical Group, says it’s a great time to get back on track with healthy habits and shed that extra weight. “In a year we have already given up ... ... Read More

Good health. We all want it – a life where our bodies remain strong and able, allowing us to do the things we most enjoy. And, there's never been a time when good health and wellbeing have been more essential for our human connections, whether it is the opportunity to hug our loved ones, meet the first grandchild, play with our teams, or gather with friends again. At Bayfront Health Brooksville and Spring Hill we understand how important your health is, so whenever you need us, we’re dedicated to helpin... ... Read More

Good health. We all want it – a life where our bodies remain strong and able, allowing us to do the things we most enjoy. And, there's never been a time when good health and wellbeing have been more essential for our human connections, whether it is the opportunity to hug our loved ones, meet the first grandchild, play with our teams, or gather with friends again. At Bayfront Health Seven Rivers we understand how important your health is, so whenever you need us, we’re dedicated to helping you get well ... ... Read More