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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

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

Pay attention to the warning signs and don’t let the pandemic stop you Brooksville, Florida, May 4, 2021 – We’ve changed habits and actions to protect our health during the pandemic, but one thing still remains the same – we need to take quick action with a possible heart attack or stroke. Life-threatening blockages and arrhythmias need timely detection and treatment to support the best possible outcome. Waiting to get help can increase the damage to heart muscle or brain tissue. Bayfront Health Brooksv... ... Read More

BROOKSVILLE, Florida, April 29, 2021 – The thought of having surgery for a nagging injury or lingering pain can make some patients feel uneasy. But, as many experts have said over the last few months, it is extremely important not to neglect medical needs during the pandemic. Patients can feel confident seeking care the medical care they need at Bayfront Health Brooksville and Spring Hill. Numerous steps have been put in place to keep patients safe during their visits, including: Self-screening for COVI... ... Read More

Spring Hill, Florida, April 27, 2021 – If you’ve put off seeing your doctor for fear of catching or spreading the COVID-19 virus, David Frankel, D.O., primary care physician at Bayfront Health Medical Group wants you to know it’s safe and important to come in. Precautions for your safety include social distancing in the waiting room and additional waiting space in the hallway, masking of all patients and providers, checking temperature of all clinic visitors, and enhanced cleaning of commonly touched su... ... Read More

We’re asking for the community’s help in maintaining the safety of patients, visitors and our healthcare team members. When in the hospital for treatment, the best interest of our patients is to minimize unnecessary exposure to infectious or communicable diseases. If you have traveled from a high-risk area for COVID-19, have a history of international travel or have recently been on a cruise, have had contact with a person known to be infected with COVID-19, and cough, fever or difficulty breathing, pat... ... Read More

2020 is fast approaching. Scheduling recommended appointments, tests and surgeries now can maximize your health plan benefits. During the fall and winter months, it’s easy to get caught up in holiday planning and forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Every fall, individuals should direct their attention to outstanding healthcare needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts. “In considering their healthcare needs, people also should ... ... Read More

Brooksville/Spring Hill, FL, 9/7/17 – 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 dis... ... Read More

Spring Hill, FL, 1/31/17 – This year, Americans will spend approximately $2 billion on candy gifts for the special Valentines in their lives. That’s good news for the chocolate industry, but it’s a whole lot of sugar. If you’re looking for a non-traditional Valentine gift for someone you love, consider giving the gift of a healthier heart. “Every year, heart disease claims the lives of a half million men and women in the United States alone – husbands and wives, moms and dads, with loved ones left behind w ... Read More

SPRING HILL, FL, 1/31/17 – It’s the start of a new year, and millions of people across the country will join – or rejoin – gyms and health clubs during the first two weeks of January. Unfortunately, there will be an estimated 80 percent drop off in gym attendance before the end of February. But don’t despair – recent research brings good news about the most critical ways to stave off disease and early death, and it does not include spending hours each week in an aerobics class or on an exercise machine. Ma ... Read More