Newsroom
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South Bay Hospital Hosts Cancer Resource Center Open House
April 01, 2013
South Bay Hospital’s Cancer Resource Center will celebrate its one year anniversary by hosting an open house event.
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Centenarians Party at Sun City Center, But Don't Break a Record
April 01, 2013
There were 21 in all, men and women ages 99 to 106.
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HCA Named One of Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies for the Fourth Consecutive Year
March 06, 2013
Hospital Corporation of America has been named one of the Ethisphere Institute’s 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies. It is the fourth consecutive year HCA has achieved this distinction.
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New Technology Improves Nutrition and Patient Safety
February 20, 2013
South Bay Hospital has implemented a new electronic program, Computrition, which modifies diets as ordered by the patient’s physician to improve nutrition and patient safety.
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Physicians Discuss Joint Pain and Cancer Prevention
February 19, 2013
South Bay Hospital will host free Dine with the Doctor seminars featuring information on treatment options for those suffering from joint pain and a discussion on the importance of colorectal cancer screenings.
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South Bay Hospital Celebrates 30 Years of Caring
November 13, 2012
On November 30th, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., South Bay Hospital will host a Community Health Fair and Open House to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
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South Bay Hospital to Hold 2012 Volunteer Job Fair
October 23, 2012
South Bay Hospital will be holding a Volunteer Job Fair on November 8th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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South Bay Hospital Participates in Ground Breaking Study on MRSA Prevention
October 19, 2012
South Bay Hospital participated in a ground breaking study which concluded that using antimicrobial soap and ointment on Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients reduces bloodstream infections, including methicillin-resistant staphylococcusaureus (MRSA), by 44 percent.
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Surgeons Discuss Options for the Treatment of Joint Pain the Fall 2012
September 25, 2012
South Bay Hospital will host free Dine with the Doctor seminars featuring information on treatment options for those suffering from joint pain.
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South Bay Hospital Recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for Second Year in a Row
September 19, 2012
South Bay Hospital was named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care by The Joint Commission.
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SBH Voted Best of South Shore
August 01, 2012
South Bay Hospital was recently named “Best of South Shore” by the Tampa Tribune for the second consecutive year.
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South Bay Hospital Honors Annual Award Winners
August 01, 2012
South Bay Hospital recently honored several employees at their annual service awards banquet. Some of the night’s top honors went to Robert Allen, who was named Frist Humanitarian of the Year, Ruth Ann McIntyre, Director of the Year, and Guadalupe Marroquin, Employee of the Year.
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Surgeon Discusses Options for the Treatment of Back Pain
May 24, 2012
South Bay Hospital will host a free Dine with the Doctor seminar featuring information for those suffering from back pain.
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Surgeons Discuss Options for the Treatment of Joint Pain
March 22, 2012
South Bay Hospital will host free Dine with the Doctor seminars featuring information on treatment options for those suffering from joint pain.
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South Bay Hospital Earns Accreditation in CT
March 22, 2012
South Bay Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT)
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Certification in Total Joint Replacement
February 01, 2012
South Bay Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for its Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement programs by demonstrating compliance with national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care.
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Volunteers Needed for South Bay Hospital Cancer Resource Center
January 12, 2012
South Bay Hospital is recruiting volunteers for its new American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Center.
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Sun City Center Stroke Support Group, February Meeting
January 09, 2012
The Sun City Center Stroke Support Group will meet on Wednesday, February 1st, at 1 pm in the East/West room of King’s Point Clubhouse.
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Faster Access to Vital Signs
January 06, 2012
South Bay Hospital has implemented a new electronic system, Vitals Now, which automatically sends a patient’s vital signs to their electronic record.
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South Bay Hospital Presents "Age of Champions"
December 30, 2011
South Bay Hospital will be sponsoring a screening of the documentary film Age of Champions.
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South Bay Hospital Receives Accreditation by the ICAEL
November 07, 2011
South Bay Hospital has been granted a three year term of accreditation in the area of Adult Transthoracic by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL).
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Top Performer on Key Quality Measures
September 16, 2011
South Bay Hospital was named one of the nation’s top performers on key quality measures for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America.
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Williams Named Director of 2nd Floor Medical Surgical
September 13, 2011
South Bay Hospital is proud to announce Hope Williams, RN, BSN as the new Director of the 2nd floor Medical Surgical Unit.
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South Bay Hospital Welcomes Malaer as New COO
August 30, 2011
South Bay Hospital is pleased to announce that Gary Malaer has been named Chief Operating Officer.
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Sun City Center Stroke Support Group, September Meeting
August 24, 2011
The Sun City Center Stroke Support Group will meet on Wednesday, September 7th at 1 pm in the East/West room of King’s Point Clubhouse.
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Heart Failure Support Group Meeting Updates
August 24, 2011
The Sun City Center Heart Failure Support Group will not meet for the month of September.
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Hospital Launches the Use of Capsule Endoscopy
July 25, 2011
South Bay Hospital now offers capsule endoscopy, a procedure that uses a pill sized video camera that allows physicians to view the inside of the small intestine.
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South Bay Hospital Earns ACR Ultrasound Accreditation
June 24, 2011
South Bay Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound as the result of an extensive review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
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South Bay Hospital Surgeon First in Florida to Use Hybrid Bypass Graft
June 13, 2011
South Bay Hospital surgeon, Dr. Howard Hermans, was the first in Florida to use a new hybrid graft technology to perform femoral bypass surgery.
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South Bay Hospital Recognizes Stroke Awareness Month
May 11, 2011
May is Stroke Awareness Month and in recognition of this South Bay Hospital is hosting a “Tea and Talk” event.
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Heart Failure Accreditation Received
January 26, 2011
received full Heart Failure Accreditation status from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC) on December 13, 2010.
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Certification Received from Orthopedic Nurses Certification Board
December 16, 2010
Ten South Bay Hospital nursing employees recently earned their Orthopedic Nurses Certification from the Orthopedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB).
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New Center for Joint and Spine Care
December 16, 2010
South Bay Hospital is set to open its newest program, the Center for Joint and Spine Care at the Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, December 18th.
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HCA & USF Health Working Together to Improve Trauma Care in Florida
November 15, 2010
HCA and USF Health announced today that they are forming a statewide trauma network dedicated to improving access to quality trauma care and services in Florida.
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Heart Failure Support Group
October 13, 2010
The Heart Failure Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month and features monthly guest speakers, information on community resources, tips for maintaining a heart healthy diet while eating out and more. Those suffering from heart failure, caregivers and loved ones are all welcomed and encouraged to attend.
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2009 Frist Humanitarian Award Winners Announced
September 27, 2010
The Frist Humanitarian Awards honor outstanding individuals for their humanitarian and volunteer activities. This award recognizes individuals whose daily dedication and care giving epitomize the highest standards of quality and personal commitment.
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Uniforms Help Patients Identify Caregivers
August 13, 2010
In order to improve our patients’ experience, South Bay Hospital is implementing an employee uniform program. The uniforms will be color-coded by profession, allowing patients to quickly and easily identify their caregivers.
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South Bay Hospital Celebrates Volunteers
July 07, 2010
South Bay Hospital celebrated their Volunteers by hosting the Annual Volunteer Awards Banquet held at the King’s Point Clubhouse Theater.
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Benjamin Marquez, MD Named 2010 Doctor of the Year
June 24, 2010
South Bay Hospital is proud to announce that Benjamin Marquez, MD, has been selected as the 2010 Doctor of the Year.
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New Minimally-Invasive Procedure Available
April 27, 2010
South Bay Hospital is pleased to announce it is now offering a minimally invasive procedure to repair Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Endovascular Stent Grafting enables physicians to treat these aneurysms through a much smaller incision with the assistance of X-ray. For patients, this means a quicker recovery and less scarring.
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SBH Receives Blue Distinction
April 14, 2010
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (BCBSF) has designated South Bay Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.
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iTriage® Brings Average ER Wait Times to Mobile Users
March 11, 2010
HCA West Florida Division today announced a partnership with Healthagen® to promote its 15 hospitals on the iTriage® mobile marketing solution for all iPhone® and Android™ smartphone users, as well as for all Internet-enabled devices at www.iTriageHealth.com. Residents throughout the West and Central Florida region will now have immediate access to average ER Wait Times from all HCA West Florida Division hospitals on their mobile devices and computers.
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 11, 2010
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death. Fortunately, colorectal cancer is also preventable and highly treatable.
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Hospital Receives Chest Pain Center Accreditation
February 22, 2010
South Bay Hospital has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center, South Bay Hospital ensures that patients who come to our facility complaining of chest pain or discomfort are given the immediate treatment necessary to avoid as much heart damage as possible.
