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Patty Montgomery
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In the Media
Health headlines: Surgery without an incision
13 News
June 23, 2011
Press Releases
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Brandon Regional Hospital Receives Blue Distinction Center Designation for Quality
April 29, 2013
Florida Blue has named Brandon Regional Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center in the areas of spine surgery and knee and hip replacement.
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Brandon Regional Hospital Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Orthopedics
March 07, 2013
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (BCBSF) has designated Brandon Regional Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Orthopedics.
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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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Dr. Mark Baker is First in the Area to Use Robotic Assisted Surgery With FireFly Fluorescence & Zero Ischemia Technique
February 07, 2013
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Brandon Regional Hospital Collaborates with South Bay Hospital and Campo YMCA in Celebrating Heart Month, by Presenting “Keeping Your Ticker In Tip-Top Shape”
January 30, 2013
The event will take place February 11, 2013 at 6:30 pm at Campo YMCA, 3414 Culbreath Road, Valrico, Florida.
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Brandon Regional Hospital Collaborates with South Bay Hospital and Campo YMCA
January 25, 2013
Brandon Regional Hospital is collaborating with South Bay Hospitals in celebrating Heart Month by presenting “Heart 411…The Information You Need to Know” on February 13, 2013 at 6:30 pm at Campo YMCA, 3414 Culbreath Road, Valrico, Florida. The program will be presented by Sameer Nagamia, MD, cardiologist.
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Brandon Regional Hospital and South Bay Hospital Celebrate Heart Month, Presenting Aortic Stenosis & Treatment
January 25, 2013
Brandon Regional Hospital is collaborating with South Bay Hospital in presenting “Aortic Stenosis & Treatment on February 11, 2013 at noon in the Oakfield Medical Plaza, Classroom B in Brandon.
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Brandon Regional Hospital and South Bay Hospital are Collaborating in the Celebration of Heart Month
January 25, 2013
Bring Your Sweetheart to Lunch
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Brandon Regional Hospital Performs Single-Site Incision Robotic Surgery to Remove Gall Bladder
October 29, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital recently performed its first single-site incision robotic surgery procedure to remove a gall bladder.
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Brandon Regional Hospital Performs Single-Site Incision Robotic Surgery to Remove Gall Bladder
October 29, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital recently performed its first single-site incision robotic surgery procedure to remove a gall bladder.
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Brandon Regional Hospital Performs Single-Site Incision Robotic Surgery to Remove Gall Bladder
October 29, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital recently performed its first single-site incision robotic surgery procedure to remove a gall bladder.
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Brandon Regional Hospital Announces First Surgery in Hillsborough County to Implant BRYAN Cervical Disc
October 26, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital announces that it has performed the first surgery in Hillsborough County to implant Medtronic’s BRYAN® Cervical Disc. The surgery was performed by Donna A. Saatman, MD, who was recognized by Medtronic for her skills and was chosen to bring the technology to Hillsborough County.
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Brandon Regional Hospital Earns “Top Performer on Key Quality Measures™” Recognition from The Joint Commission
September 21, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital has been named as one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission.
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12 HCA West Florida Hospitals Earn ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures™’ Recognition from The Joint Commission
September 19, 2012
Twelve of 15 HCA West Florida Hospitals have been named as Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America.
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Brandon Regional Hospital Emergency Center at Plant City Open House on September 22
September 10, 2012
The public is invited to attend a free community open house for the Brandon Regional Hospital Emergency Center at Plant City on September 22 from 9 am to 1 pm.
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Brandon Regional Hospital Qualifies for the American Heart Association
July 13, 2012
Brandon Regional recently qualified for the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Bronze Quality Achievement Award.
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Brandon Regional Hospital Acquires State-of-the-Art Sinus Surgery Instrument
July 09, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital has recently acquired a state-of-the-art surgical scope known “Cyclops.”
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Brandon Regional Hospital Recognizes Its Own Everyday Heroes
July 02, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital announces that it recently recognized the efforts of its very own “everyday heroes” who performed “above and beyond” on June 8, 2012. Roger Fournier, Safety Manager at Brandon Regional Hospital, reported that “there was more than a little excitement in the south parking garage this morning.”
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Brandon Regional Hospital Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary of the Opening of Its Comprehensive Heart Program
June 30, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital announces the celebration of the 10th anniversary of its comprehensive open heart program.
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Brandon Regional Hospital Now Offers Balloon Sinuplasty™
June 19, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital announces that it now offers a clinically proven, minimally invasive procedure used by ENTs to safely and effectively treat patients with chronic sinusitis.
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Chronic Sinusitis and New Treatment FAQs
June 07, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital offers the following answers to frequently asked questions about Balloon Sinuplasty™.
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Brandon Regional Hospital Announces the Establishment of Its “Heart Murmur & Valve Program”
May 22, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital announces the establishment of its Heart Murmur & Valve Program located on the campus of Brandon Regional Hospital, 119 Oakfield Drive, Brandon, Florida 33511.
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Brandon Regional Hospital Announces the “Heart Murmur & Valve Program”
May 22, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital announces the establishment of its Heart Murmur & Valve Program located on the campus of Brandon Regional Hospital.
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Brandon Regional Hospital Announces Appointment of New Chief Operating Officer
May 07, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital announces the appointment of Janice Balzano as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Ms. Balzano comes from an HCA affiliated hospital, West Hills Hospital & Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, where she served as Chief Operating Officer.
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Brandon Regional Hospital's Women's Center Adds a Special "Professional" to the Baby Suites
May 07, 2012
On Friday, April 13th at 5:22 p.m. Laura Hulsing gave birth to Noah Fredrick Hulsing-Drymon who weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18 inches long. This was no ordinary delivery. Not only did Laura have her family and physician, Heidi Arnold, MD with her as she welcomed Noah into this world, Autumn, her companion and service dog, also welcomed Noah.
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Newborns at Brandon Regional Hospital Wear Red for Go Red for Women
February 16, 2012
On Wear Red Day, Friday, February 3, newborns in The Baby Suites at Brandon Regional Hospital will receive red caps from the American Heart Association.
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Bland Eng Appointed as Brandon's New CEO
February 09, 2012
Brandon Regional Hospital announces the appointment of Bland Eng as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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Brandon Regional Hospital Opens Newly Renovated Behavioral Health Center
December 28, 2011
Brandon Regional Hospital announces that it recently held a VIP grand opening and ribbon-cutting for its newly renovated Behavioral Health Center.
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Get With the Guidelines Silver Plus Award
November 18, 2011
Brandon Regional Hospital announces that it has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With the Guidelines® Stroke Silver Plus Performance Achievement Award.
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Brandon Regional Hospital Implements New National Initiative
November 15, 2011
Brandon Regional Hospital has announced that it has implemented an initiative to only perform elective deliveries after 39 weeks gestation, unless medically indicated.
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Brandon Regional Hospital’s Echocardiography Lab Receives Accreditation
October 19, 2011
Brandon Regional Hospital announces that its echocardiography lab has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in the area of Adult Transthoracic.
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Brandon Regional Hospital’s Echocardiography Lab Receives Accreditation
October 19, 2011
Brandon Regional Hospital’s Echocardiography Lab Receives Accreditation by the ICAEL
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New Procedure to Diagnose Lung Lesions Available
May 27, 2011
Brandon Regional Hospital now offers Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy, a scope that uses GPS-like technology to locate, biopsy and prepare to treat a lesion in the lung.
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Brandon Regional Hospital, South Bay Hospital and the St. Pete Times Present "Healthy Women…Healthy Communities"
April 01, 2011
On April 16th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Regent at Winthrop in Riverview, we invite you to put yourself first and enjoy a day of health, wellness, happiness and fun at Healthy Women…Healthy Communities.
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Allergies and Sinusitis: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
March 22, 2011
Brandon Regional Hospital invites you to attend “Allergies and Sinusitis: Diagnosis and Treatment Options,” a free lecture given on April 7th.
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Brandon Hospital invites Families to Attend "Pediatric Emergencies" Seminar
March 21, 2011
Brandon Regional Hospital and Randall Middle School invite you to attend “Pediatric Emergencies: What Should You Do? For Adults and Kids,” on March 31st, 6 p.m.
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2011 Auxiliary Officers Installed
January 19, 2011
Brandon Hospital Auxiliary Officers were installed for 2010/2011, keeping the successful tradition of time and talent to Brandon Regional Hospital and the Brandon Community moving forward.
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Parenting the Middle School Child
January 11, 2011
One way to describe a family’s experience of having a child go through middle school is using the words wonderfully challenging.
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Auxiliary's Commitment to the Community
December 16, 2010
Brandon Hospital Auxiliary demonstrated their commitment to our community by raising $7,000 for Brandon Outreach Clinic.
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Accredited Chest Pain Center With PCI
December 16, 2010
Brandon Regional Hospital Heart & Vascular Center is proud to demonstrate its commitment to quality by announcing that it has been recertified as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC), an international organization dedicated to eliminating heart disease as the number one cause of death worldwide.
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Surviving the Holidays!
December 15, 2010
For many, the holiday season is a joyous time to spend with family and friends, and rejoicing in the possibilities of a new year. For many others, it is a time filled with fear, loneliness and anxiety. Many of these individuals are either suffering from depression or are just "surviving the holidays".
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Local Paramedic Survives Stroke and Encourages “Don’t Delay Treatment!”
December 03, 2010
A local paramedic has treated and transported many stroke patients in his career, but at 38, he never thought he would be one of those patients.
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The Heart & Vascular Center Receives a 3 Star Rating
November 29, 2010
The Heart & Vascular Center at Brandon Regional Hospital has received a "3 Star" rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for quality care in cardiac surgery.
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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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Proven Option in Sinus Surgery
November 01, 2010
A clinically proven, minimally invasive technology used by surgeons who treat chronic sinusitis is now available at Brandon Regional Hospital.
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Childhood Obesity - Prevention is the Key!
October 28, 2010
Brandon Regional Hospital and noted pediatric author, John Monaco, MD present "Childhood Obesity – Prevention is the Key," November 4th, 7 p.m. at Randall Middle School.
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Annual Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance
October 19, 2010
Brandon Regional Hospital will join people and organizations around the world on Friday, October 15th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in a candlelight observance for the Annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
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Women's Center: Improving Delivery of Care
October 06, 2010
Brandon Regional Hospital Women’s Center will be renovating and centralizing many of our women’s services to better serve our patients, families and physicians. Renovations begin in October with site preparation currently taking place.
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Center of Excellence Designation Received
September 24, 2010
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) has named Brandon Regional Hospital (BRH), together with Alfredo Fernandez, MD, a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.
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Teens, "Got Questions?"
September 10, 2010
Talking to teens about sex is hard! Many parents struggle with how to approach and what to say. Brandon Regional Hospital, Jill Hechtman, M.D. and Leslie Clark, RN will offer a program for your teens on September 1, 2010 at the Oakfield Medical Plaza, Classroom B, Suite 260, at 6:30 p.m.
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Auxiliary and H2U Sew Sweet Dreams for Local Kids
May 11, 2010
BRH Auxiliary members and members of H2U have donated hand-sewn, festive pillowcases for the children at A Kids Place.
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2009 Physician of the Year
April 01, 2010
Dr. Sam Scolaro is named 2009 Physician of the Year.
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HCA West Florida Adopts iTriage® Mobile Marketing Solution
March 11, 2010
HCA West Florida Division today announced a new partnership with Healthagen® to promote its 15 hospitals on the iTriage® mobile marketing solution.