Foundation pledges fundraising goal for heart health Oct 21, 2009
The Florida Hospital Flagler Foundation has announced the creation of a board of directors to help the organization with its goal of soliciting funds to support the hospital ... "Because healthcare technology is constantly evolving, it is imperative for Florida Hospital Flagler to remain on the cutting edge in order to best serve the community," said David Ottati, Florida Hospital Flagler chief executive officer, in a news release ... Members of the board of directors of the Florida Hospital... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Registered Nurse Career Fair Oct 20, 2009
Florida Hospital Altamonte. Florida Hospital East Orlando ... Florida Hospital Orlando. (Florida Today)
Ohio biker critically injured Oct 19, 2009
Partridge, a DeLand resident, was initially taken to Florida Hospital DeLand and later transferred to Halifax, where he was still listed in critical condition Sunday, a nursing supervisor said. Neither Partridge nor Harmon were wearing helmets, troopers said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Georgia woman dies in motorcycle crash Oct 18, 2009
was taken first to Florida Hospital Flagler with serious injuries, according to a report released Saturday by the Florida Highway Patrol. He was taken to Shands Jacksonville at 8 p.m. Friday where he remained in stable condition Saturday. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
5 things Matt Reed learned about health insurance reform Oct 18, 2009
That much I learned while preparing to serve as moderator at Thursday's Tiger Bay forum on health care and from questioning the experts who represented Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Florida, the Florida Hospital Association, AARP, and an orthopedic surgeon in private practice and on staff with FSU Medical School. I read much of the Senate Finance Committee bill, federal cost projections, lobbyists' position papers and statistical analyses of health care costs published by universities and medical... (Florida Today)
Golf cart accident victim identified Oct 17, 2009
Hollingworth was taken to Florida Hospital Flagler where she was pronounced dead, Montes said. "At this time, we don't know if the cart ran over her or whether she died from the injuries she suffered when her head hit the ground," Montes said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Woman dies after golf cart accident Oct 16, 2009
The woman was taken to Florida Hospital Flagler where she was pronounced dead, Montes said. Troopers are withholding the woman's identity until family members can be notified. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Paradigm shift needed to combat drug resistance Oct 16, 2009
"For example, if you go down south on a Florida holiday and break your leg and end up in a Florida hospital, when you come home, you're going to be carrying institutional bugs back to Hamilton and you're going to introduce that variety of antimicrobial resistance into your local environment. Mobile populations are probably the most common way of moving drug-resistant organisms around the world.". Using H1N1 influenza and other infectious diseases as examples, the EID paper concludes that the... (EurekAlert!)
Local firms win ABC construction awards Oct 15, 2009
International: B.L. Harbert International, Marriott's Aruba Surf Club; Mechanical Commercial Under $2 million, J. Adkins Mechanical LLC, Veterans Administration Hospital Air Handling Unit Exchange; Mechanical Industrial $2 million to $10 million, Hardy Corp., UAB Central Utilities Water Plant No. 5 Chiller No. 2; Mega, Rust Constructors, Willow Creek Gas Project TXP1; Other Specialty - Concrete, Ard Contracting Inc.; Ridgecrest South Residential Community; Pre-Engineered Building Over $2... (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Police: Patient high on mushrooms stabs NY nurse Oct 15, 2009
A South Florida hospital, where officials say a nurse may have exposed more than 1,800 patients to HIV and hepatitis by reusing medical supplies, says patients are being tested ... Police were looking into possible criminal charges against a nurse at a South Florida hospital where officials say she may have exposed more than 1,800 patients to HIV and hepatitis by reusing medical supplies. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Opinions of health reform aired out Oct 15, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009. Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. (Florida Today)
Our views: Join us Wednesday Oct 13, 2009
Ralph Glatfelter, vice president of the Florida Hospital Association. Lori Parham, state director of AARP Florida. (Florida Today)
Intoxicated 21-year-old takes ambulance in Kansas Oct 12, 2009
Officials say a man was airlifted to a central Florida hospital for treatment after he was severely burned during a fight over beer, cigarettes and money. Ambulance company spokesman Mark O'Keefe says 47-year-old Dean Allen Fultz suffered "serious burns." Daytona Beach police Chief Mike Chitwood told the Daytona Beach News-Journal that Fultz was drinking in a home's backyard when the fight broke out Saturday afternoon. (Fresno Bee)
State hospital association backs health reform Oct 11, 2009
The Florida Hospital Association (FHA) supports health care reform, and particularly, expanded coverage for the four million uninsured who reside in Florida ... Dr. Ralph Glatfelter is vice president of the Florida Hospital Association. (Florida Today)
What's/Who's new Oct 11, 2009
Randy Surber has been named chief operation officer at Florida Hospital DeLand, 701 W. Plymouth Ave. Surber has 12 years of executive experience in the Adventist Health System and more than 20 years in health care. He is a graduate of Southern University and earned a master's of business administration degree from Bristol University and a master's of education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Statewide program puts volunteers in place to monitor birds of prey Oct 10, 2009
Flagler County News - newsjournalonline. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Palm Coast man facing drug charges Oct 10, 2009
Harris was transported to Florida Hospital Flagler and his injury was not life threatening ... Marks was transported to Florida Hospital Flagler for treatment before being taken to the Flagler Inmates Facility. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Forum covers health debate Oct 9, 2009
-- Ralph Glatfelter, senior vice president, Florida Hospital Association. -- Randy Kammer, vice president of regulatory affairs and public policy for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida. (Florida Today)
Blanchard Lee Black (4) Oct 8, 2009
Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 9:49 AM CDT ATMORE Mr. Blanchard Lee Black, 71, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. Viewing will be held Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Christian Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Hospital seeks help to fill nursing jobs Oct 8, 2009
PALM COAST -- The Center for Business Excellence and officials at Florida Hospital Flagler teamed up recently to apply for a $230,769 training grant to help address the hospital's nursing shortage. The grant, if approved, would provide funds to increase the number of critical care nurses and increase the number of nurses with either a bachelor's or master's degree. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Area teen's death swine-flu related Oct 8, 2009
Trying to curb the infection rate, Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City has instituted voluntary visitation restrictions for flu season for the first time. The hospital is asking that visitors be over 12, members of patients' immediate families, and not recently had a cold or flu. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Police Probe HIV Exposure at Fla. Hospital Oct 8, 2009
Criminal negligence is among several potential crimes being investigated by police as they probe the actions of a nurse at a South Florida hospital who may have exposed more than 1,800 patients to HIV and hepatitis. Officials at Broward General Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale said earlier this week the hospital discovered that Qui Lan, 59, was reusing catheter tubing and saline bags during cardiac chemical stress tests, potentially exposing 1,851 patients to diseases from January 2004 to early... (Time.com)
Hundreds Exposed to HIV? Oct 7, 2009
1,800 Patients May Have Been Exposed to HIV, Hepatitis at Florida Hospital - Infectious Disease - FOXNews ... 1,800 Patients May Have Been Exposed to HIV, Hepatitis at Florida Hospital ... More than 1,800 patients treated by one nurse at a South Florida hospital may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis. (Fox News -- Business)
Hospital staffer leading cancer group Oct 6, 2009
ORANGE CITY -- Diana DePaolo, Florida Hospital Fish Memorial staff member has been appointed director-at-large for the American Cancer Society's Florida Division Board of Directors. DePaolo works as a patient-care liaison and oncology social worker at FHFM's Cancer Institute. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
FHP: Bald tire caused fatal I-95 accident Oct 6, 2009
Abimael Saint Juste, along with Sheila Henry, 11, were taken to Florida Hospital Flagler in Palm Coast ... Four of the children, ranging in age from 5 to 15, were treated and released from Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Ormond Beach. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
SUV rollover victims remain hospitalized Oct 5, 2009
Four of the 10 children, all from Orlando and ranging in age from 5 to 15 years of age, were treated and released from Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Ormond Beach ... Abimael Saint Juste and Sheila Henry, 11, were taken to Florida Hospital Flagler in Palm Coast. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
1 dead, 10 injured in rollover crash on I-95 Oct 4, 2009
All were transported to three area hospitals -- Florida Hospital Flagler in Palm Coast and Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center and Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach -- 10 with serious injuries, Haywood said ... No one died at the scene, but the driver's 6-year-old son Abimael Saint Juste was pronounced dead at Florida Hospital Flagler. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
A condemned child killer dies in Florida Oct 2, 2009
Convicted child killer Couey dies in prison, Florida officials say - CNN.com. Convicted child killer Couey dies in prison, Florida officials say. (CNN -- Law)
Brothers charged in Flagler beating Oct 2, 2009
Grasso was taken to Florida Hospital Flagler and transferred to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach. He has since been released. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Travolta: Defendants threatened to blame me Oct 2, 2009
Bridgewater told Travolta's lawyer that her client believed the documents could suggest that Travolta was negligent by wanting to take his unresponsive son to his private jet for a flight to a Florida hospital, instead of going directly to a local hospital, she said. Don't Miss. (CNN -- International)
Hospitals repatriating undocumented patients Oct 1, 2009
Undocumented patients wary of offers to return to home countries - CNN.com. Undocumented patients wary of offers to return to home countries. (CNN)
Event raises awareness, funds for heart research Oct 1, 2009
Florida Hospital, $25,798 ... Daryl Tol (Florida Hospital), $2,250. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Lake Wales man alsovictim of rare lake amoebae Oct 1, 2009
The 22-year-old died Sept. 21 at Florida Hospital Orlando after being admitted a day earlier for treatment to exposure to a warm-water ameba known to cause primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). The college student had a history of freshwater exposure and had been swimming at the Orlando Watersports complex, the Orange County Health Department is reporting. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Shop sponsors pedal for cancer Sep 30, 2009
On Friday, Florida Hospital Flagler and Contemporary Women's Care will have its annual Breast Health Fair from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Palm Ballroom at 55 Town Center Blvd. Reserverations for the event are available by calling 866-399-3859. The event will feature Florida Hospital Flagler gynecologist Karen Toppi of Contemporary Women's Care. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
October full of special events, festivals, fun Sep 30, 2009
The fun begins Thursday with the monthly meeting of the Flagler Audubon Society at Florida Hospital Flagler in meeting rooms A and B from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It features a presentation by Joe Woodbury, park ranger at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, who will discuss the various warblers found at the park. For more information, contact Laura G. Ostapko at 386-313-6095 or 386-445-8653. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Public records for Sept. 29, 2009 Sep 30, 2009
BEDNARCHICK MEAGHER: Kevin Bednarchick and Melanie Meagher of Palm Coast are the parents of a son weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces, born at 3:37 p.m., Sept. 24, 2009, at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, Daytona Beach ... 5 ounces, born at 12:18 p.m., Sept. 25, 2009, at Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center, Daytona Beach ... OSTEEN: Tonya and Jake Osteen of South Daytona are the parents of a son weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces, born at 7:04 a.m., Sept. 25, 2009, at Florida Hospital Memorial... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Fleeing suspect crashes into house Sep 26, 2009
Kennedy and the occupants were taken to Florida Hospital Flagler for treatment and Kennedy was later arrested for felony fleeing, eluding a law enforcement officer and driving without a license. He was released from the Flagler Inmate Facility after posting $6,000 bail. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Travolta explains death Sep 25, 2009
" Travolta confirmed he had wanted Jett flown to a Florida hospital but it was not made clear why the plans were changed and Jett was taken to the islands Rand Memorial hospital instead of the airport, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Travolta also revealed Jett suffered from autism, the first time he had publicly confirmed his son's condition. He told the court: "My son was autistic and he suffered from seizure disorder every five to 10 days. He would suffer a seizure that would last... (iAfrica.com)
Former hospital board head urges less taxes Sep 25, 2009
He said that Halifax ought to strive to be among the five Florida hospital taxing authorities which levy no property taxes. Hosseini said that from 2001 to 2008, Halifax generated $280 million in profits while charging taxpayers the highest tax rates for hospitals in the state. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Gun shot in air earns man trip to county jail Sep 24, 2009
EVAC arrived on the scene and transported Martin to Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center. After treatment, he was taken to the Volusia County Branch Jail with no bond set. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
HCA, Humana sign two-year agreement Sep 23, 2009
and have reached agreement on a new two-year contract that enables Humana commercial and Medicare members to receive health care at HCA s network of Florida hospitals and other providers through May 31, 2011 ... HCA s Florida hospitals have been part of Humana s statewide provider network since 1995 ... It also includes Lake City Medical Center, Ocala Regional Medical Center, Gulf Coast Hospital, Capital Regional Medical Center and West Florida Hospital for Medicare products; and North Florida... (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Joseph Cardillo, 89, principal in Waltham for three decades Sep 22, 2009
Joseph A. Cardillo, an Army Air Corps navigator during World War II who later dedicated nearly four decades to education in Waltham and Boston, died at a Florida hospital July 30, several days after a fall at his West Palm Beach home. He was 89. (Boston Globe)
Man shoots self in knee after dropping handgun Sep 19, 2009
His wife, Cheryl, who was at a neighbor's house at the time, took him to Florida Hospital Flagler for treatment. Cheryl Waters, 25, suspects her Pine Hurst Lane home in Palm Coast was burglarized Sept. 6 after she updated her MySpace status with "gone to poker party.". (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Arena Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive, Highly Significant BLOSSOM Trial Results for Weight Management; NDA Submission on Track for December Sep 18, 2009
"Today there are extremely limited options to meet the needs of physicians and patients in the real world clinical practice of weight management," said Steven R. Smith, M.D., Executive Director of the Florida Hospital Clinical Research Institute. "Physicians need options that have the potential to help the typical obese patient lose significant weight by staying on a safe and well-tolerated treatment. The clinical data show lorcaserin is a solution that could provide physicians with a... (PR Newswire)
Homeless man beaten in DeLand Sep 16, 2009
Florida Hospital DeLand staff told police investigators that Timothy Lee King has life-threatening injuries due to internal bleeding and had to undergo emergency surgery for a ruptured spleen, a police report shows. King was taken to the hospital by EVAC ambulance around 12:31 a.m., police said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Business briefs Sep 16, 2009
Ashley Patten, an Ultrasound Technician at Florida Hospital Flagler Women's Health Center, has earned certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. ARDMS develops and administers examinations in diagnostic medical sonography. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Flagler man dies after I-4 accident Sep 15, 2009
Riche was taken to Florida Hospital DeLand by EVAC ambulance in critical condition and died later, said EVAC spokesman Mark O'Keefe. Troopers were first notified of the accident at 5:42 a.m.. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Police: Suspects in home invasion had tip about resident Sep 15, 2009
Harris, who sought medical attention at Florida Hospital Oceanside, ran from the facility when she learned that a nurse was going to call police. It is standard procedure for medical personnel to call the authorities anytime a person comes to a hospital with a gunshot wound. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Hospitals ease pain of ER wait Sep 14, 2009
And, given how those principles are showcased at Florida Hospital Medical Memorial Center and Halifax Health -- representing about a half a billion dollars in new construction -- they are on the map as stops for the October conference of Healthcare Design, right next to big names such as Tampa General Hospital and Shands at the University of Florida. Michele Goeb-Burkett, vice-president for clinical services at Florida Hospital, said the waiting area, for patients, should be a greeting area only... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
At your service Sep 14, 2009
Bereavement Support Group Florida Hospital Memorial HospiceCare: 386-671-2138; 800-404-1133; 386-437-2049. Bereavement Support Group Hospice of Volusia Flagler: 386-322-4701; 800-272-2717. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Frostproof woman is third swine flu death in county Sep 13, 2009
The visitation policy was changed two days after the first swine-flu related death there, although others hospitals in the area, including Heart of Florida Hospital in Haines City, changed their policy at the same time. Previously in Lake Wales, youngsters age 6 and above could visit patients. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Marine Dies After Parachute Doesn't Deploy Sep 13, 2009
Sgt. Jeremiah D. McGraw was taken to Florida Hospital Wauchula, where he was pronounced dead. The 22-year-old Boynton Beach resident was a Selected Reserve Marine assigned to 4th Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company in West Palm Beach. (News4Jax.com, FL)
William C. Bill Weigand Sep 10, 2009
Wednesday, September 09, 2009. William C. Bill Weigand. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Halifax board dumps health facility plans Sep 10, 2009
But its rival, Florida Hospital, jumped ahead with plans to build its own replacement facility just 1. 5 miles from the site. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Fight in Deltona ends in stabbing, arrest Sep 8, 2009
Gomez was taken to Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City for treatment of injuries to his abdomen, right arm and right eye, a news release states. Deputies found Sorto-Ramos Sunday about 1 a.m. after residents reported seeing him near Beal Street and East Juliet Drive. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Click here for game coverage. Sep 5, 2009
Prep sports - newsjournalonline. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Man accused of choking wife Sep 5, 2009
The machete had no blood on it, but Florida Hospital was notified to look out for related injuries. Randall Pack, 41, Cinnamon Street, Bunnell, was arrested Aug. 28 after police say he attacked Casey Iglesias, 19, of Canal Avenue, Bunnell. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Man charged with DUI manslaughter attempts suicide Sep 3, 2009
Mark Lester Wolf, 39, who faces more than 15 years in prison if convicted, has been in intensive care at Florida Hospital Flagler since Aug. 27. While details of his suicide attempt were not immediately available, Circuit Judge J. David Walsh was advised this week that Wolf has not regained consciousness. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Palm Coast man arrested in purse snatchings Sep 3, 2009
The woman was taken to Florida Hospital Flagler with minor injuries. Medeiros is charged with aggravated battery, grand theft and robbery by snatching and is being held at the Flagler County Inmate Facility on $55,000 bail, according to the Sheriff's Office. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Deltona man says he was shot for gang colors Sep 3, 2009
Sheriff's investigators were called at 6:51 p.m. Tuesday by the staff of Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City when Marrow showed up at the emergency room with a bullet wound to his leg, Haught said. Marrow told investigators he was walking on Sagamore Drive when three men questioned him about the shirt he was wearing. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Fishing for some fun? Sep 2, 2009
The week of Sept. 21 through 25 will be devoted to the theme "Let's Save Hearts in Flagler County" with a fundraising effort for a new cardiac catheterization lab at Florida Hospital Flagler. From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. all that week, residents eating lunch at the following restaurants will have a portion of their meal donated to the Saving Hearts in Flagler campaign: Atlantic Grille, Barbara Jeans, Dominics Deli, Friends Cafe, Golden Lion Cafe, Houligan's Ormond and Houligan's Palm Coast, JT's... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Flagler authorities seek purse snatcher Sep 2, 2009
The woman was taken to Florida Hospital Flagler with minor injuries. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-8477. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Full Story Sep 1, 2009
He went to a South Florida hospital for a penile implant. He says blood flow was cut off, the penis decayed and he developed gangrene. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Cancer society awards area Florida Hospitals Aug 31, 2009
The American Cancer Society's Flagler County and East Central Coastal units have awarded the "Business of the Year" to Florida Hospital's facilities in Volusia and Flagler counties. Florida Hospital Flagler, above, was the largest donor in Flagler County's 2009 Relay for Life event, raising more than $13,000 ... Florida Hospital DeLand, Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City and Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center made significant contributions to the American Cancer Society... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Deeds recorded in Volusia County Aug. 10-14 Aug 30, 2009
St. Joe Residential Acquisitions Inc. to Memorial Hospital West Volusia Inc. and Florida Hospital DeLand, part of tract B, Victoria Park, Village Center, $1,170,675. SunTrust Mortgage Inc. to Donald E. Brown, lot 312, Victoria Park, increment two southwest, $296,000. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
