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Keys Medical Group and Lower Keys Medical Center welcome Lindsay Hickerson, M.D., board-certified orthopedic trauma surgeon. She joins Christopher Bensen, M.D., FAAOS, board-certified sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon, and Amanda Meyer, PA-C, ATC, certified physician assistant and certified athletic trainer, in Keys Medical Group Orthopedics. Dr. Hickerson is a graduate of a Level 1 trauma center, Virginia Commonwealth University, in Richmond, VA, where she also completed her orthopedic surgery res... ... Read More
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Lower Keys Medical Center welcomes Giovanni Campanile, M.D., FACC, ABIHM, FAARM. Dr. Campanile has joined Keys Medical Group Cardiology, effective February 20, 2024. A Harvard University-trained and board certified cardiologist, Dr. Campanile treats cardiac conditions including hypertension, lipid disorders, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, and arrhythmia. He conducts inpatient and outpatient cardiology consultations, and performs and interprets diagnostic studi... ... Read More
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On February 7, 2024, Lower Keys Medical Center leaders recognized the 2023 Annual Award winners and honored employees with milestone years of service. Michelle Hayward-Brown, administrative assistant, surgical services, was named Employee of the Year. David Clay, CEO, shared comments from Michelle’s colleagues who described her as professional, polite, knowledgeable and reliable. “Michelle has been recognized as an Employee of the Month several times in the past year and is consistently recognized in da... ... Read More
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It's a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February - an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S each year. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) estimate... ... Read More
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Lower Keys Medical Center administration hosted an awards ceremony to announce the winner of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, which recognizes nursing professionals for excellence in clinical care and for exceptional compassion. Erica Paulus, RN, nursing supervisor, was nominated by a family who experienced her emotional support, encouragement, empathy and compassion. "We are very proud of Erica's clinical expertise and sensitivity and her ability to make meaningful connections with our patient... ... Read More
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Lower Keys Medical Center has been recognized for our dedication to our heart patients by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in the ACC advertising insert in the "Best Hospitals" issue of U.S. News & World Report. Lower Keys Medical Center is committed to providing top level care. Through our participation in the ACC's proven quality programs, we inform our robust quality improvement processes using data to drive improvements in adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of car... ... Read More
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Check your deductible status and FSA balance to see if there's money to be saved or used Most consumers pay significant premiums for their health insurance, but not everyone takes full advantage of the benefits of insurance coverage, especially once the annual deductible has been reached. Using your health plan benefits for medical visits, screenings and procedures is the best way to support your overall health. And, as the current plan year comes to an end, right now may be the best time to address any... ... Read More
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Keys Medical Group Gastroenterology welcomes Ursula Lindblad, MSN, NP-C, APNP. gastroenterology nurse practitioner. Lindblad is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire, WI, and has over 20 years of experience at Mayo Clinic, with specialization in gastroenterology for many recent years. Lindblad joins Orlando Lopez-Roman, M.D., FACG, AGAF, board-certified gastroenterologist and fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and American Gastroenterological Association. Keys Medical G... ... Read More
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends women who are at average risk for breast cancer get screening mammograms every two years starting at age 40. The recommendation is in response to the increase in breast cancer diagnoses in younger women and high mortality rates in Black women. Women with strong family histories of breast cancer, African Americans and those of Ashkenazi Jewish descent should have a risk assessment at age 30 to see if a screening mammogram is needed before they are 40... ... Read More
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Lower Keys Medical Center administration hosted an awards ceremony for winners of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, which recognizes nursing professionals for excellence in clinical care and for exceptional compassion. Patients and/or their family members submitted nominations to highlight the care and attention provided by Tera Corum, R.N., labor and delivery; Mallory Brogli, R.N., emergency department; and Emelia Fernandez Cardenas, R.N., medical surgical unit. Laura Riley, R.N., director of e... ... Read More
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