Hospital teams with EMS on pediatric drowning campaign
TAMPA – AdventHealth Tampa is expanding its swim safety campaign by collaborating with EMS crews to better respond to pediatric drowning emergencies.
Dr. Sara Kirby, medical director of the hospital’s pediatric emergency department, leads the initiative, which includes new training videos for first responders on pediatric drownings.
“We’re bridging the gap between the 911 call and emergency room care by making sure EMS teams have immediate, expert-informed steps to follow,” Kirby said. “These critical moments can change a child’s outcome.”
Hospital expanding mother/baby unit
OCALA, Fla. – AdventHealth Ocala is transforming its mother/baby unit thanks to an $8.5 million campaign led by the AdventHealth Ocala Foundation.
A $4 million gift from Frank and Angela DeLuca jumpstarted the effort, which will bring private NICU spaces and advanced technology to the hospital.
The upgraded unit will reduce out-of-town transfers and support nearly 2,500 annual births.
This expansion is currently in the design phase as the AdventHealth Ocala Foundation continues its capital campaign. A construction date has not been announced.
June Is PTSD Awareness Month
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – June is National PTSD Awareness Month, a time to support those affected by post-traumatic stress disorder.
PTSD can follow traumatic events such as war, violence, or accidents and often goes untreated due to stigma.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free, 24/7 support. The Jason Foundation also provides free training to help first responders identify youth and colleagues at risk of suicide.
On the web: jasonfoundation.com
Dad gets shoulder looked at
LAKE PLACID – George Moore, of Lake Placid, endured shoulder pain for a decade before turning to AdventHealth Sebring for help.
Diagnosed with arthritis, Moore opted for surgery after exhausting other treatments.
Now pain-free with full motion, he calls the results “life-changing.”
Arthritis affects nearly 60 million Americans and is the nation’s leading cause of disability, according to the Arthritis Foundation.
In addition to spending time with his family, Moore owns a food truck and catering business. He loves fishing and working out.
Moms can get support
LUTZ – St. Joseph’s Hospital-North offers free in-person support groups and classes in June about breastfeeding and newborn care.
The events are open to all no matter which hospital you delivered or plan to deliver your children. Events are held in St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, 4211 Van Dyke Road.
- Breastfeeding Support Group – For breastfeeding mothers, their babies and one support person (grandmother, aunt, etc.) The group provides a place where breastfeeding mothers receive support from other breastfeeding mothers and certified breastfeeding consultants. Offered June 12 and 26, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Understanding Your Newborn – Provides information to the expectant mother and one support person about many aspects of safe infant care, including feeding, diapering, bathing, signs of illness and cues and communication. Offered June 12, 1 to 5 p.m.
- Understanding Breastfeeding – Provides information to the expectant mother and her support person about breastfeeding basics, skin-to-skin contact, tips for returning to work and when to call a health care provider or lactation consultant. Offered June 26, 1 to 5 p.m.
Register in advance by visiting BayCareEvents.org or calling 855-314-8352 and pressing the number “2” at the prompt.
Quick Hits
- The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA was scheduled to break ground May 28 on a $35 million branch next to BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel. The event was after our deadline.
- AdventHealth staff at various hospitals delivered gifts and expressed gratitude to EMS/Fire stations as part of National EMS Week from May 18 to 24.
