Bartow Regional Medical Center

03/16/2026

Each month, a Team Member of the Month is chosen -- someone who consistently shows BayCare values in their interactions with their patients, their colleagues, or anyone they meet at BRMC. And every year, a Team Member of the Year is chosen from this distinctive group. Congratulations to Kyle, with our Imaging Team for earning the title! And congrats also to the 11 Team Member of the Month winners of 2025: Cheryl, Jakari, Stephy, Katherine, Lucio, Kristin, Nell, Felicia, Althea, Sandy and Jennifer!💙

03/13/2026

BayCare is committed to meeting the wide-ranging health needs of our neighbors in Polk County. Every three years, BayCare conducts a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to identify the most significant health needs across our region and develop strategies to address them. Access the CHNA for Polk County and learn how BayCare and its community partners are responding to meet your community’s needs here: https://baycare.org/about-us/community-benefit-and-community-health-needs

03/11/2026

We recently took some time to recognize our team members who are celebrating milestone anniversaries. Our honorees gathered at Harmony Haven for an evening of food and fun! We're grateful for all 590 years dedicated to our hospitals, and special shout-outs go to Rhonda in Facilities for 30 years and Mini, Sonya and Teresa for celebrating 25 year anniversaries! 💙

03/03/2026

Happy Women's History Month! We're proud to recognize the incredible women who make a difference in our community and beyond. Let's take a moment to appreciate and honor their contributions this month and always.

02/18/2026

Watch this space for a new interview with our Facilities manager with an update on our expansion project!

02/14/2026

If your 2026 bingo card has you at our hospital on this Valentine's Day, know that our team is rooting hard for you and yours! Our team signed cards with thoughts of goodwill that will be delivered to our patients today with their meals.

02/10/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Nandini Kiri, who has been named Bartow Regional Medical Center’s Physician of the Year for 2025!

02/06/2026

As the region’s largest academic health system, we continue to grow, without losing the heart of who we are. 💙 You can lean on us to take care of you when you need us most. Watch our inspiring commercial and see what makes BayCare special: people who lift one another up and care guided by compassion and integrity.

02/05/2026

Our very own Kellie Dawson traveled to Tallahassee with other members of the Bartow Chamber of Commerce to meet with Polk County representatives and share more about our region's health care needs!

02/01/2026

At BayCare, we honor the lived experience, profound legacy, and ongoing contributions of our Black team members this Black History Month. We are thankful for our team members who play a vital role in shaping our community's health. We recognize their stories, achievements and the value they bring to BayCare.

01/30/2026

When Victor's high blood sugar landed him in our hospital last summer as a patient, he and his wife Linda got serious about improving his diet. Once he was released to go home, he ... came back to Bartow Regional! Now Victor and Linda are regulars in our cafeteria. "We've made friends with doctors, nurses and all the hospital employees," said Linda. "They are like family."
In 2025, our cafeteria served more than 43,614 patients and 69,171 team members and visitors. And our food services manager, Mike Ambrosino, takes that responsibility seriously. "It is truly a privilege to care for our patients and team members, and I am incredibly proud of the work we do. Every day, our amazing staff goes above and beyond to ensure that our patients and team members receive the highest quality of service," he said.
And if you'd like to sample the cafeteria fare, the hours have been extended to the public! It's now open each weeknight from 4-7:30 p.m.!

01/27/2026

Thanks to the Tampa Bay's Morning Blend program for welcoming our own Dr. Eftechios Xanthoudakis, who joined to discuss treatment options for hernias! https://bit.ly/3NGlpzU

Hernias are a common health issue that can cause pain and discomfort. If left untreated, they can lead to serious complications.