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Quick action to call 9-1-1 can save a life Your heart is one of the most important organs as it continually pumps oxygen and nutrient-rich blood around your body and any disruption can be life threatening. The coronary arteries that supply blood flow and oxygen to the heart can get clogged, and are the cause of heart attacks. Knowing five key symptoms can help you take quick action to save your life or someone else’s in an emergency. Symptom 1 : Chest pain or discomfort triggered by physical or emotiona... ... Read More

Lower Keys Medical Center now offers inpatient hemodialysis onsite, furthering its commitment to deliver compassionate, life sustaining care to the Lower Keys region. Lower Keys Medical Center implemented this program in response to the need in the community for safe dialysis services in an inpatient acute care setting. Patients may require dialysis for diagnoses such as end stage renal disease and acute kidney injury, in which the kidneys are unable to function properly to remove waste, toxins and exce... ... Read More

Recognizes years of service milestones On March 25, 2026, Lower Keys Medical Center celebrated eight team members at the Annual Employee Awards Dinner and recognized employees with milestone years of service. Brittany Slattery, patient care technician in the medical surgical unit, was named overall Employee of the Year and clinical non-nurse Employee of the Year. She was recognized for her extraordinary compassion and humanity in patient care and for serving as an exceptional preceptor for new technicia... ... Read More

Total Impact Exceeded $133 Million At more than 134,000 patient encounters last year, Lower Keys Medical Center delivered on its commitment to provide quality healthcare for the Lower Keys community. The health system’s 2025 Community Benefit Report shows care extended well beyond the hospital and clinics, contributing more than $133 million to the region through charity/uncompensated care provided, capital dollars reinvested in services and facilities, employee payroll, charitable projects and payment ... ... Read More

Lower Keys Medical Center employees participated in the fourth annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive through the month of March, collecting more than 150 jars of peanut butter for the SOS Foundation Stock Island Food Pantry. In Monroe County, nearly 50% of students quality for free or reduced lunches, making access to nutritious foods critical. The SOS Foundation's mission is to foster a healthier community by increasing equitable food access through food distribution, food recovery and nutrition educ... ... Read More

Lower Keys Medical Center is hosting a free Stroke Support Group on April 15, 2026, at 2 p.m., for stroke survivors and their loved ones to share challenges and successes with others in a positive and encouraging environment. Attendees will receive accurate information in a group session that promotes better understanding of stroke recovery and prevention of recurrent or future strokes. The group fosters improved communication among families and encourages active involvement of patients with aphasia who... ... Read More

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and the fourth leading cause in women in the United States. Despite being preventable and treatable, many individuals still die from this disease due to a lack of awareness about preventive care. Lower Keys Medical Center is committed to promoting early detection and prevention of colon cancer through regular colonoscopy screenings because, w... ... Read More

Fourth Annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive Will Support SOS Foundation Stock Island Food Pantry Lower Keys Medical Center is working to fight hunger in the community by collecting peanut butter to donate to SOS Foundation Stock Island Food Pantry. The fourth annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive starts on March 9, 2026, and will continue through March 25, 2026. Lower Keys Medical Center collects peanut butter because it is one of the least donated items even though it is high in nutritional value ... ... Read More

Lower Keys Medical Center has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification. Lower Keys Medical Center underwent a rigorous recertification process that included an unannounced onsite review on January 20, 2026. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management and delivering and facilitating clinical care.... ... Read More

Lower Keys Medical Center has invested in the Florida Keys Council of the Arts "Art in Public Buildings" program and has purchased five original works from local artists for display in the hospital's main lobby. Prints of the originals will also be hung in newly renovated patient rooms. "The works chosen by a hospital committee highlight the unique beauty and character of Key West. Interacting with art can promote healing and well-being. We are delighted to collaborate with Lower Keys Medical Center and... ... Read More