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10th Oldest Living MLB Player, Alex Monchak, Receives Knee Replacement
April 03, 2012
Former Philadelphia Phillies shortstop, Alex Monchak, is ready to leave the in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at Blake Medical Center after a total knee replacement, performed by Dr. Alan Valadie.
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Blake Medical Center’s Cancer Program Awarded Three Year Accreditation
March 26, 2012
The Commission on Cancer granted Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the Cancer Program at Blake Medical Center.
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Blake Medical Center’s Diagnostic Imaging Department Awarded Three Year Accreditation
March 19, 2012
Blake Medical Center’s Diagnostic Imaging Department has been awarded a three-year accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
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Blake Medical Center Announces their 2011 Frist Humanitarian Award Recipients
March 13, 2012
Blake Medical Center is proud to announce the recipients of the 2011 Frist Humanitarian Award to employee, Erica Johnson and volunteer, Leroy Williams.
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Hospital Receives full Accreditation as Chest Pain Center with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Cycle III from the Society of Chest Pain Centers
April 19, 2011
Blake Medical Center has received full Accreditation as Chest Pain Center with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Cycle III from the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
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2010 Frist Humanitarian Award Recipients
March 29, 2011
Blake Medical Center is proud to announce the recipients of the 2010 Frist Humanitarian Award to employee, Tami Spyker and volunteer, Brenda Parker.
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Dr. Raj Rajan Named 2011 Doctor of the Year
March 23, 2011
Blake Medical Center is proud to announce the recipient of the 2011 Doctor of the Year award as Raj T. Rajan, M.D.
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USF Health Hires Two Prominent Surgeons To Lead Trauma Initiative
February 22, 2011
USF Health has hired two nationally-known trauma surgeons to key leadership positions in the USF College of Medicine.
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Target: Stroke Honor Roll Site
February 14, 2011
Blake Medical Center was among only 71 hospitals nationally, and three in the State of Florida to be awarded an ‘Honor Roll Site’ status for the American Stroke Association’s Target: Stroke program.
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Eating Out in Manatee County Just Got Healthier
January 27, 2011
Blake Medical Center & the Manatee County Health Department have teamed up to bring you ‘Healthy Choices’ when dining out.
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United Way Golf Tournament Scheduled
January 25, 2011
The “Swing for Charity” tournament is scheduled for Friday, March 11, 2011, at Plantation Palms Golf Club.
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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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USF Health and HCA to Announce Affiliation
November 15, 2010
USF Health and HCA leaders will sign a unique affiliation agreement benefiting Florida trauma care patients.
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18 Hours in 18 Minutes Kick Off Party!
November 10, 2010
Relay for Life of Bradenton is “Changing the Channel on Cancer.”
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Certification Awarded From the JC for Knee and Hip Replacements
May 10, 2010
The Joint Care Center at Blake Medical Center has earned the Gold Seal of Approval™ for health care quality. The Joint Commission awarded Blake Medical Center Disease-Specific Care Certification for Knee and Hip Replacement. Blake is one of only seven hospitals in the State of Florida to earn this distinction.
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Stroke Program Achievements Celebrated During National Stroke Awareness Month
May 04, 2010
Five years ago yesterday, Blake Medical Center implemented a new process to speed emergent care for stroke patients, not unlike a “Code Blue” for heart attack patients, “Code 3” was born on May 3, 2005.
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2010 Doctor of the Year Named
April 07, 2010
Blake Medical Center announced today, that it has named Dr. Alessandro Golino the 2010 Doctor of the Year.
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Dr. Alessandro Golino Named 2010 Doctor of the Year
April 07, 2010
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iTriage® Mobile Marketing Solution Adopted
March 11, 2010
HCA West Florida Division Adopts the iTriage® Mobile Marketing Solution for its Hospitals.