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Thursday, August 29, 2024Therapy dogs celebrated for ‘pawsitivity’ on National Dog Day at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital
Having a 'ruff' day? This will make you smile. For 15 years, pet therapy dogs and their handlers have been valued members of the animal therapy program at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. They visit the hospital three times monthly and have touched countless lives of patients, their loved ones and care teams. To celebrate International Dog Day, hospital colleagues collected seven boxes of food and supplies for the Suncoast Humane Society, which provides this service. The canine caregivers enjoyed a party
Tuesday, March 05, 2024Innovative Treatment Now Offered at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital for Carotid Artery Disease Less Invasive Procedure Reduces Risk for Stroke
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. March 5, 2024 – Two years ago, Tom Roberts suffered a heart attack and had successful bypass surgery. Since then, he's lived an active life in Southwest Florida, golfing, biking and taking up tennis. During a routine visit to the cardiologist recently, evidence of carotid artery disease was found even though he had no symptoms. Carotid artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in one or two main arteries that come directly from the heart and provide blood to the brain. If left
Thursday, February 08, 2024Community Leader Erin Halstead Named Chair of the HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Board of Trustees
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. February 8, 2024 – Erin Halstead has been named chairperson for the Board of Trustees for HCA Florida Englewood Hospital. Additionally, Jaclyn Nadler, M.D., has been appointed to a three-year term as a board member. Both are leaders in the community and their professional roles. They will advise hospital leadership on quality and operations. The board follows standards set by The Joint Commission, a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety through the accreditation of
