Quattlebaum to lead AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
WESLEY CHAPEL – Ryan Quattlebaum will become president and CEO of AdventHealth Wesley Chapel on Dec. 29. He replaces Erik Wangsness who was recently named as the president and CEO of AdventHealth Tampa.
“Ryan is a passionate leader, and it is a joy to see him grow and step into this new role,” said Jennifer Wandersleben, who provides market leadership for Hardee, Highlands, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties.
Since 2022, Quattlebaum has served as president and CEO for AdventHealth North Pinellas in Tarpon Springs. “I’m honored to return to AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and work with dedicated care teams, physicians and leaders who are committed to providing whole-person care,” Quattlebaum said. “As I step into this new role, I look forward to building and strengthening relationships in our Wesley Chapel facility and surrounding community to expand our faith-based care and services.”
AdventHealth seeks to buy Florida health care facilities
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS – AdventHealth has signed an agreement to purchase ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte and certain assets of ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda from affiliates of Community Health Systems Inc.
The transaction includes related businesses, including physician clinic operations, outpatient services and ShorePoint Health Emergency Department in Cape Coral.
“We are excited about the opportunity to bring whole-person care to these communities and look forward to partnering with the dedicated team members and physicians to meet the growing health care needs of Southwest Florida,” said Terry Shaw, president/CEO for AdventHealth.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of next year. It is subject to standard regulatory approvals.
AdventHealth Heart of Florida honored for heart failure treatment
DAVENPORT – The American College of Cardiology has recognized AdventHealth Heart of Florida for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with heart failure. AdventHealth Heart of Florida was awarded Heart Failure Accreditation in October based on an onsite review of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with heart failure through pre-hospital care, early stabilization, acute care, transitional care, clinical quality measures and more.
Hospitals that employ an evidence-based, protocol-driven and systematic approach to managing heart failure reduce time to treatment and are able to identify and predict high-risk patients while also reducing length-of-stay and hospital readmissions.
DOH-Pasco offers tips regarding decorations
PASCO COUNTY – The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County
encourages residents and visitors to enjoy a safe and healthy holiday season.
DOH-Pasco advises Floridians to follow these tips to ensure their safety regarding decorations.
- Avoid placing poisonous plants in areas accessible to children and pets. Holly berries, mistletoe, amaryllis and English ivy are a few poisonous plants that are popular around the holidays.
- Secure and cover extension cords to prevent trips and falls.
- Place candles where they cannot be knocked over. If a fire occurs, do not pour water on the candle. Have a fire extinguisher nearby to use instead.
- Be cautious when using spray-on artificial snow. Inhalation can cause irritation to the lungs.
- Keep fireworks away from people, houses and flammable material. Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
Health officials issue warning about Blanton Lake
PASCO COUNTY – The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County issued a Health
Alert on Nov. 22 for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Blanton Lake.
This is in response to a water sample taken on Nov. 19.
The department advised people not to drink, swim, wade, use personal watercraft, water ski or boat in waters where there is a visible bloom. It also advised people to wash skin and clothing with soap and water if they had contact with algae or discolored or smelly water.
