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Stroke Support Group : For stroke survivors and their loved ones to share challenges and successes with others in a positive and encouraging environment. The group fosters improved communication among families and encourages active involvement of patients with aphasia who have difficulty communicating. As recommended by the American Stroke Association, participants are encouraged to bring their primary support person. Joint Replacement Seminars : For individuals considering or scheduled for total joint ... ... Read More

Lower Keys Medical Center thanks the participants in the annual hurricane evacuation drill held on May 7, 2026, at the medical center and at NAS Key West Boca Chica. The event is a collaboration between multiple emergency management, military, EMS, nursing and transport teams, which simulates the preparation, hand-off of medical records, transport and aircraft loading of patients unable to be discharged safely from the hospital in the event of a major hurricane. Volunteers posing as patients were stabil... ... Read More

Lower Keys Medical Center hosted an awards ceremony honoring Sara Squire, R.N., and Jean Pierre, environmental services housekeeper, for the care and service they provide to patients and staff. Sara Squire, a registered nurse who specializes in wound care, was nominated for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses by a patient who had an extended hospitalization for recovery after a surgery. Tina Moody of Key West noted Sara’s patience, clinical skill, and deep compassion. “Sara made an extraordinary di... ... Read More

This is only a drill In collaboration with multiple national and local emergency preparedness organizations, Lower Keys Medical Center will hold an inpatient hurricane evacuation simulation on May 7, 2026, at multiple locations. Lower Keys Medical Center sponsors a hurricane evacuation drill yearly to test preparedness for a major hurricane that would require hospitalized patients to be evacuated to a safer area of the mainland until the storm has passed. This choreographed exercise involves hospital st... ... Read More

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