Health department services relocating
The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County, Environmental Health Services’ Office, located at 11611 Denton Ave., in Hudson, and 4135 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., in Land O’ Lakes, will be relocating.
Both Environmental Health offices will be closed June 25 at 12:30 p.m., and reopen on June 29 at 8 a.m., at the new location at 5640 Main St., in New Port Richey.
Services will be available at the Dade City office, 13941 Fifth St., during the transition.
For information, call (727) 861-5661.
Students learn about medical careers
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills has chosen 20 students from various Pasco high schools to participate it its 2015 B.E.S.T. Academy Camp Program. The program gives students with high academic standing the opportunity to work side-by-side with experienced health care professionals.
The program also provides hands-on experience in real life situations to help students understand the function of each department. Activities include hospital rotations, workshops on health careers and health issues, guest speakers and more.
The two-week program began June 15 and will end with an award ceremony June 26.
Three hospitals earn an ‘A’ for patient safety
The Medical Center of Trinity, Oak Hill Hospital and Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point have been recognized with an “A” safety score by The Leapfrog Group.
The hospital safety score was compiled based on preventable medical errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
To see the hospitals’ scores compared nationally, visit HospitalSafetyScore.org.
Citrus Park ER ready for patients
The Medical Center of Trinity has opened the Citrus Park ER, a full-service, 24/7 freestanding emergency department at 12922 Sheldon Road in Tampa.
The ER offers private treatment rooms, board-certified emergency room physicians, on-site diagnostic services, telemedicine capabilities, paramedics and more.
The ER is able to care for asthma, respiratory disorders, bone fractures, concussions, digestive disorders, heart and vascular condition, urinary tract infections and more.
For information, call (813) 282-2850, or visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.
Britten receives Lifetime Achievement Award
The Hillsborough County Dental Association has recognized Dr. Leonard L. Britten with its 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award, for his outstanding leadership, dedication and devoted service to the dental profession and the association.
Britten has served as president of HCDA, chaired its Peer Review Committee, and has spent 27 years as a Florida Dental Association delegate from Hillsborough County. He is also past president of the Hillsborough County Dental Research Clinic.
Britten holds active memberships in various professional organizations and currently serves as vice chair of the Florida Board of Dentistry, assistant dental exam supervisor for the Florida Department of Health, and team dentist for the University of South Florida Athletic Department.
He is a Tampa native, graduated from USF and received a degree from Emory University.
