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CRYSTAL RIVER, Florida, June 29, 2023 – Summertime brings sunshine, more hours outside and an increased risk of bug bites and stings. Insects like mosquitoes, ticks, bees and spiders are often harmless, but sometimes their bites and stings can spread disease or cause dangerous allergic reactions and infections. An insect bite releases saliva and stings release venom that can cause skin to become red, swollen and itchy. When symptoms last longer than a few days, or they become worse, medical intervention... ... Read More

SPRING HILL, Florida, June 29, 2023– Temperatures across the United States are rising and so are incidents of heat exhaustion. In fact, between 2016 and 2021, the number of patients diagnosed with heat exhaustion between the months of May and September rose by 53%. Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt. Symptoms include dizziness, headache, nausea and muscle cramps and the condition is more likely to affect the elderly, those with high blood pressure and people wh... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, Florida, JUNE 21, 2023 – The Seven Rivers Medical & Educational Foundation of Bravera Health Seven Rivers, is proud to announce that it has awarded scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to five (5) individuals enrolled in post-high school study in a healthcare field. These scholarships are one of the most important goals of the Foundation in supporting individuals in the healthcare field. The volunteer scholarship committee was impressed with the passion for healthcare that was di... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, Florida – Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections in the United States, resulting in seven million office visits to healthcare providers each year. Additionally, 50 percent of women and three percent of men worldwide will experience a UTI in their lifetime. While most UTIs are not serious, they can cause discomfort, and if left untreated could lead to kidney damage or sepsis. UTIs are an infection in any part of the urinary system including kidneys,... ... Read More

Type 2 diabetes is on the rise among children and young adults SPRING HILL, Florida, JUNE 12, 2023 – Over 30 million Americans have type 2 diabetes. If left untreated or unmanaged, the disease can damage all aspects of the cardiovascular system, cause blindness, heart disease, loss of limbs and other serious conditions. While type 2 diabetes is most often diagnosed in adults 45 and older with a family history of the disease or in those who are overweight or obese, the condition is now becoming more prev... ... Read More

Physician advises seeking timely medical care, learning prevention. BROOKSVILLE, Florida, April 20, 2023 – 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. Roderick Bennett, M.D., Medical Director of Emergency Services for Bravera Health Brooksville and Spring Hill, is making sure patients kno... ... Read More

Physician advises seeking timely medical care, learning prevention. CRYSTAL RIVER, Florida – 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. Roderick Bennett, M.D., medical director of emergency services for Bravera Health Seven Rivers, is making sure patients know timely treatment can preven... ... Read More

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... ... Read More

BROOKSVILLE, Florida, April 3, 2023 – The skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members of Bravera Health Brooksville and Spring Hill support the health and well-being of patients who turn to us for expert care. Beyond providing clinical care, the Bravera Health system is a cornerstone of our community and a major contributor to the economic health of the Hernando County as a major employer and tax-payer and through applying resources to expand and enhance the medical serv... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA – To help address hunger in our community, and in celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2, Bravera Health Seven Rivers has donated more than 300 jars of peanut butter (and other nut butters) to SOS Food Pantry. All of that peanut butter was donated by Bravera Health Seven Rivers’ employees, medical staff and board members, and volunteers during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. According to the most recent data from 2019 at FLHealthCharts.gov, mor... ... Read More