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CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – On October 20, Bayfront Health Seven Rivers’ (BHSR) Kings Bay 5K takes place at Hunter Springs Park. A safe, healthy activity for athletes of all ages and abilities, this annual event raises money to support health and wellness initiatives managed by local non-profit organizations. Once again, BHSR has partnered with the Citrus County Education Foundation (CCEF) to support their mission to: Furthering developing the Health Schools Rule Mini Grant Program Supporting public, pre-kinder... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – Bayfront Health Seven Rivers offers health education programs and screenings facilitated by registered and licensed medical professionals. 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, ¬¬¬ August 1, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Senior Circle Center. Call 352-795-1234. Free. Parkinson’s Disease Outreach Group Provides people with P... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – In July, Bayfront Health Seven Rivers celebrated members of their team for contributing outstanding years of service to the facility. Ranging from 5 years to 35 years, the event served as a form of appreciation to those who have worked tirelessly on behalf of the organization, while providing safe, quality care to the community. 5 Years of Service: Dennis Baptista, Meagan Bible, Shenevia Bostick-Kitchen, Laurie Calcagino, Torii Croft, Stephen Dodge, Robert Douglas, Ellen Fields, Will... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, about half of all Americans (47 percent) have at least one of the three key risk factors for disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking. Some risk factors for heart disease cannot be controlled, such as your age or family history. But, you can reduce your risk by changing the factors you can control. High Blood Pressure : this occurs when the pressure of blood in your arteries and other blood vessels is too h... ... Read More

St. Petersburg and Crystal River, Fla. – June 25, 2018 – Bayfront Health Network today announced that Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center will join the network as Bayfront Health Seven Rivers, effective July 1, 2018. The hospital also announced the appointment of Linda Stockton as Chief Executive Officer and $1.6 million in capital projects. “The addition of Seven Rivers to Bayfront Health extends the geographic reach of our network, providing patients with both greater access to services and continuit... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center celebrates the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence award, which was given to Seven Rivers Wound Care Center. This Center has achieved patient satisfaction rates higher than 92 percent and a healing rate of at least 91 percent in less than 30 median days to heal, for a minimum of two consecutive years. The Center was awarded this prestigious honor by Healogics, the nation’s leading provider of advanced wound care services. Out of 340... ... Read More

National Nurses Week will be celebrated across the nation during the week of May 6 – May 12, and this year’s theme is Inspire, Innovate and Influence. These may seem like lofty ideals, over and above the work carried out by nurses in providing patient care. But these words are a true representation of the demands and achievements of today’s nursing profession, across the spectrum of age, experience level and care environment. At Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center I have the honor to work with some of ... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL — A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hope. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new life into the world, hospitals are central to a healthy and optimistic community. It is a celebration of the history, technology and dedicated professionals that make our facilities beacons of confidence and care. During National Hospital Week, Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center honors the ... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – If your first few steps out of bed in the morning cause a stabbing pain in the heel of your foot, it’s very likely you are suffering from plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis involves the inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot, and connects your heel bone to your toes. The pain is typically worse first thing in the morning or after other long periods of physical inactivity. Plantar fasciitis is quite common, with an estimated 10% of Americans ... ... Read More

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL – More than 40 percent of eye injuries that occur every year are related to sports or recreational activities. A recent study found that about 30,000 people in the U.S. went to an emergency department with a sports-related eye injury, a substantially higher estimate than previously reported. Three sports accounted for almost half of all injuries: basketball, baseball and air/paintball guns. Basketball was the leading cause of injury in males, followed by baseball/softball, and air/pain... ... Read More