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Drive collects 100 jars for SOS Foundation Stock Island Food Pantry Lower Keys Medical Center employees participated in the second annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive in March, collecting 100 jars of peanut butter for the SOS Foundation Stock Island Food Pantry. “We recognize the impact hunger has on an individual’s health and wellbeing, and our employees wanted to help those in the community who struggle with food insecurity,” said David Clay, chief executive officer of Lower Keys Medical Center. “... ... Read More
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AI-assisted applications continue to enhance healthcare technologies. Lower Keys Medical Center will now be utilizing an AI-assisted endoscopy device that helps doctors identify colorectal polyps during procedures, such as colonoscopies. AI technology recognizes visual characteristics associated with abnormalities and highlights areas of concern on the screen, allowing doctors to more easily locate them before polyps become cancerous. The physician can then determine if the abnormality is a polyp and wh... ... Read More
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March 30th is National Doctors' Day, a time to pause and thank the men and women who chose to make a long and challenging journey to become physicians. Doctors' Day originated in 1933 when Charles B. Almond, M.D., initiated the recognition in Winder, Georgia. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush officially recognized March 30th as National Doctors' Day. At Lower Keys Medical Center, we are grateful every day for our medical staff members who shoulder the ultimate responsibility for a patient's care, whe... ... Read More
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Delivers quality care and broad impact to the larger community Over the course of 2023, Lower Keys Medical Center played a vital role helping people get well and live healthier at more than 132,000 patient encounters across its hospital and growing network of Keys Medical Group physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. At more than 23,000 emergency department visits last year, lifesaving medically necessary care was provided for all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Lower Keys Med... ... Read More
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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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