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Over the course of a year, the impact of ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda adds up as the skilled and compassionate hands of physicians, nurses and other team members deliver quality care around the clock every day. Beyond clinical care, ShorePoint Health is a major employer and regularly invests resources to expand and enhance the services available locally. The overall community benefit each year is significant and totaled $284 million in 2021. Last year, the hospitals and clinics deliv... ... Read More

Employees of ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda are now eligible for new and enhanced benefits designed as pathways to help them eliminate existing student debt faster, pursue additional professional education, and advance their careers. The goal in offering ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda Pathways benefits is to support and retain employees and attract a strong workforce, especially frontline nurses, technicians, therapists and other clinicians and caregivers, along with ... ... Read More

Date and time: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Location: The Wyvern Hotel 101 E Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda, FL 33950 To RSVP visit https://events.indeed.com/event/18b4d016-24c6-4e35-a8dc-63d8f05ec462/?from=email ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte & Punta Gorda Interviewing for: Imaging Services/Radiology (Multiple Modalities Available) - Full-time Pharmacy - Full-time Rehab - Physical and Occupational Therapy - Full-time Behavioral Health Technician - Full-time Nursing Support - Full-time Enviro... ... Read More

(Port Charlotte, FL – February 23, 2022) -- Board-certified gastroenterologist Harsh Duphare, M.D., has joined the ShorePoint Medical Group, bringing his extensive experience in gastroenterology and digestive health to ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. “I look forward to connecting with patients and helping them better understand their illness,” says Dr. Duphare. “ShorePoint Gastroenterology offers the experience, knowledge and compassion to help patients become fully engaged in treatmen... ... Read More

Southwest Florida’s three Bayfront Health hospitals and their affiliated medical groups today announced they are coming together under one name: ShorePoint Health. The following entities will fall under the ShorePoint Health brand umbrella: Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is now ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte Bayfront Health Punta Gorda is now ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda Venice Regional Bayfront Health is now ShorePoint Health Venice Bayfront Health Medical Group is now ShorePoint Medical Group Gulf ... ... Read More

Charlotte County, FL (November 19, 2021) – Andy S. Romine, R.N., MHSA, has been named chief executive officer of Bayfront Health Port Charlotte and Bayfront Health Punta Gorda beginning January 10. Romine brings extensive experience in hospital growth, staff retention and improving the patient experience. He most recently served as president at Rockledge Regional Medical Center, a 298 bed hospital in Rockledge, Florida.  During Romine’s tenure, Rockledge Regional Medical Center saw steady growth, i... ... Read More

(Port Charlotte, FL – October 5, 2021) – Board-certified in family medicine, Yandro Leal, M.D., has joined Bayfront Health Medical Group, bringing his personalized approach to Bayfront Health Port Charlotte. “My passion is driven by the bonds I build with my patients over the course of their lives,” says Dr. Leal. “I enjoy keeping them healthy and well over time.” Dr. Leal has a particular interest in all aspects of preventive care, along with the care of medically complex adults and adolescent’s chroni... ... Read More

(Port Charlotte, FL – September 27, 2021) – Bayfront Health Port Charlotte announces that it has received certification from DNV as a Primary Plus Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical conditions. “Bayfront Health Port Charlotte is committed to making our stroke care program the best it can be – and this means partnering with physicians for ongoing improvements in quality and clinical practices, and investing in the latest tools, techniques an... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (July 21, 2021) – Those with arterial and venous disease now have a new health care resource in Charlotte County. Board-certified vascular surgeon Michelle DesChamplain, M.D., FACS, has joined the Bayfront Health team and is now seeing patients. Originally from Virginia, Dr. DesChamplain practiced vascular surgery in Georgia, Pennsylvania and Virginia before moving to the area. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia and Master of Science from Old Dominion Univ... ... Read More

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL (June 7, 2021) – While Spring brings sunshine, emerging greenery and longer days, many people dread this season for the sinus pressure, headaches, itchy eyes and respiratory problems it brings. More than 50 million people suffer with nasal allergies and half of those also have seasonal pollen allergies, according to The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). “Depending on where you live and the types of substances you may be allergic to, symptoms can vary and affect you at... ... Read More