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2020 is fast approaching. Scheduling recommended appointments, tests and surgeries now can maximize your health plan benefits. With less than two months left in the year, now is the time to check the status of health plan deductibles and flexible spending accounts, and schedule recommended appointments, tests and surgeries before Dec. 31. Most health insurance plans have a deductible requirement—a predetermined amount of healthcare expenses that must be covered before the plan begins paying the majority... ... Read More

Crystal River, FL (May 28, 2019) — Bayfront Health Seven Rivers will open the first freestanding emergency department (FSED) in central Citrus County, giving residents in the Citrus Hills area access to nearby emergency services. Bayfront Health Seven Rivers FSED will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve patients who experience medical emergencies. Bayfront Health Seven Rivers Chief Executive Officer Linda Stockton said, “Bayfront Health Seven Rivers FSED will provide faster access to... ... Read More

Crystal River, FL (May 23, 2019) - Nurses at Bayfront Health Seven Rivers are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The DAISY Award recipient for this quarter is Ramsey Garnette RN. Ramsey works in the emergency department on the night shift. He was nominated by a patient and another patient’s family member. They described R... ... Read More

Honoring Our Outstanding Volunteers April 7-13, 2019 Crystal River, FL—This week, Bayfront Health Seven Rivers is celebrating National Volunteer Week in recognition of the outstanding work of our volunteers. Their ongoing support and efforts help us deliver top-quality patient care, and provide another level of service to patients and visitors. “We truly appreciate the contributions of our dedicated volunteers, who have chosen to spend their valuable time serving others,” said Linda Stockton, CEO of Bay... ... Read More

Crystal River, FL (January 17, 2019) — The American College of Cardiology has recognized Bayfront Health Seven Rivers for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Bayfront Health Seven Rivers was awarded Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. The recognition signifies a new era in heart care for the Crystal River comm... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Florida Department of Health (DOH) announced Bayfront Health Seven Rivers as one of 20 Florida hospitals in 2017 that achieved the Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) Maternal and Child Health goal focused on reducing cesarean section deliveries for first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. AHCA and DOH announced the recognition awards to hospitals at the Florida Hospital Association’s annual meeting on October 4, 2018 during the ... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – Bayfront Health Seven Rivers offers health education programs and screenings facilitated by registered and licensed medical professionals. For more information, visit our events page. Joint Pain 101 If you’re suffering with knee or hip pain, relief is in sight. Join us at our seminar to learn about the causes and treatments, including medications, nutrition and exercise. Wednesday, January 9, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Senior Circle Center. Call 352-795-1234. Free. Parkinson’s Dis... ... Read More

On October 25, over 350 people made their way to Bayfront Health Seven Rivers to celebrate 40 years of excellence in healthcare to the community. In 1978, the hospital opened as a two story facility with 75 beds, 75 employees, 20 medical staff members and 15 volunteers. Today, the facility now hosts 128 beds, over 500 employees, more than 200 medical staff members and 56 volunteers. Bayfront Health Seven Rivers - recognized as the community’s first Primary Stroke Center - continues to advance patient sa... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – Bayfront Health Seven Rivers, Bayfront Health Brooksville, Bayfront Health Spring Hill and Nature Coast EMS will host a stroke seminar on Wednesday, November 14 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Royal Dalton House, located at 5445 West Oak Park Boulevard., Homosassa. Stroke Won’t Wait…Neither Should You will feature guests speakers from all three facilities, with focuses on stroke warning signs, when to call 911, what happens in the emergency room, advances in diagnostic technology an... ... Read More

Over 150 runners came out on October 20 for the annual Kings Bay 5K in Hunter Springs Park. It was coordinated by Bayfront Health Seven Rivers, with Crystal Automotive as the presenting sponsor. This year, race sponsorships went to support the Health Schools Rule mini-grant program. In 2016, Bayfront Health Seven Rivers and the Citrus County Education Foundation partnered in developing the Health Schools Rule mini-grant program, an opportunity to advocate for and promote health and wellness initiatives ... ... Read More