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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

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

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

Spring Hill, Florida, May 3, 2021—Bayfront Health Medical Group is working to make it easier than ever to see a primary care provider. New and existing patients now may request Telehealth ASAP, which allows access to your existing primary care doctor or the next available provider from the comfort of home – without an appointment. “Easy access to care is important to us,” says Rebecca Dugan, system practice administrator. “For some people, the only thing more convenient than making a virtual visit appoi... ... 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

I write today with hope for the future and gratitude for the resilience of our provider team at Bayfront Health Brooksville and Spring Hill. The pandemic has demonstrated how interconnected we all are, the impact each one of us can have and the benefit of working together for a common cause. We care deeply about our community and remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver safe, quality healthcare services. The arc of life is always present in a hospital, but its frailty has been very clear this past ... ... Read More

Brooksville, FL – October 6, 2020 – Bayfront Health has appointed Sharon D. Hayes, BSN, RN, MBA as chief executive officer of Bayfront Health Brooksville and Spring Hill, effective October 12, 2020. She joins the hospital after serving as CEO of Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, a 480-bed, Level II Trauma Center. “I am eager to provide leadership aligning the vision of both hospitals to better serve the needs of Hernando and Pasco counties now and into the future," Hayes said. "There is tremendous opportu... ... Read More