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03/21/2026

Join Dr. Sean Shanahan from The Podiatry Clinic, along with more than 50 healthcare industry professionals, at LIVE WELL MANATEE, a FREE Community Health and Wellness event on Friday, March 27 from 10AM to 2PM at the Bradenton Area Convention Center! Hear presentations on Cancer Myths and Facts, Robotic Surgery, Weight Loss, Understanding Low Back Pain, AFib, and Nutrition! There will be giveaways, prizes, demonstrations, and more! Be sure to bring a friend and join us on the 27th! Find out more at: https://bit.ly/4bn1Ztf.

📅 LIVE WELL MANATEE, a Community Health and Wellness Event, Friday, March 27, 10AM -2PM
🔊 Physician Presentations on Weight Loss, Nutrition, Cardiology & AFib, Preventing Low Back Pain, Robotic Surgery and more!
📍 Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL | Free event, free parking!
🌐 To learn more visit https://bit.ly/4bn1Ztf.

🌟 Spotlight Award Recognition 🌟 Congratulations to Skye Hanbury, RN, 4 North Tower, for being recognized with the Spotli...
03/20/2026

🌟 Spotlight Award Recognition 🌟 Congratulations to Skye Hanbury, RN, 4 North Tower, for being recognized with the Spotlight Award. 🎉 This recognition is given to employees who go beyond their assigned duties to make a meaningful difference for patients and families, their colleagues, and the organization as a whole.

Skye recently demonstrated exceptional diligence and commitment to patient safety during her routine nursing duties. 🩺 She works closely with other departments, remains attentive to detail, and takes the time to pause, assess, and communicate to ensure the safest care possible. Her dedication to doing the right thing, especially during everyday tasks, shows a strong commitment to teamwork, patient safety, and quality care. Actions like these reflect what it means to go above and beyond for our patients and our community. 💚

03/19/2026

Join Dr. Chris Cooper from Cooper Family Medical and more than 50 healthcare-related experts at LIVE WELL MANATEE, a FREE Community Health and Wellness event on Friday, March 27 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Bradenton Area Convention Center! Hear presentations on Cancer Myths and Facts, Robotic Surgery, Weight Loss, Understanding Low Back Pain, AFib, and Nutrition! There will be giveaways, prizes, demonstrations and more! Be sure to bring a friend and join us on the 27th! Find out more at: https://bit.ly/4bnSwC4.

📅 LIVE WELL MANATEE, a Community Health and Wellness Event, Friday, March 27, 10 AM -2 PM
🔊 Physician Presentations on Weight Loss, Nutrition, Cardiology & AFib, Preventing Low Back Pain, Robotic Surgery and more!
📍 Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL | Free event, free parking!
🌐 To learn more visit https://bit.ly/4bnSwC4.

🩺 Certified Nurses, Exceptional Care 💚 Today, we celebrate Certified Nurses Day, recognizing the nurses who have chosen ...
03/19/2026

🩺 Certified Nurses, Exceptional Care 💚

Today, we celebrate Certified Nurses Day, recognizing the nurses who have chosen to advance their knowledge by earning specialty certifications in their areas of care. These certifications require additional education, clinical experience, and testing to demonstrate a higher level of expertise.

Certified nurses can hold specialties in many areas, including cardiac care, critical care, emergency nursing, oncology, orthopedics, medical-surgical, pediatrics, rehabilitation, stroke care and wound care. 👩‍⚕️Their advanced training allows them to provide highly skilled, evidence-based care tailored to the needs of each patient.

We are proud of the certified nurses at Manatee Memorial whose dedication to professional growth helps strengthen patient care, improve outcomes, and support our entire healthcare team. Thank you for the knowledge, commitment, and compassion you bring to our community every day. 💚

03/18/2026

🎉Exciting Advancements in Surgical Care 🏥 Manatee Memorial is proud to bring exciting advancements in surgical care to our community with the addition of the first and only da Vinci 5™ (DV5) robotic surgical system in Manatee County. This innovative technology enhances precision, visualization, and control, allowing surgeons to perform procedures like gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy), hernia repair, bariatric and colorectal surgery with greater accuracy and efficiency. 🦾

With advanced 3D imaging and refined instrumentation, the DV5™ supports improved surgical experiences and outcomes for patients. It also allows for greater collaboration in the operating room, helping our care teams deliver the highest level of care possible. By having this equipment at our fingertips, patients will have lower infection rates, reduced blood loss, fewer complications and shorter hospital stays.

As the first hospital in the area to offer this next-generation platform, we’re proud to continue investing in technology that brings advanced care closer to home and supports the health of our growing community. 💚

Read more about the DV5™ here: https://bit.ly/4uJTqQX

03/17/2026

Join Dr. Stelios Rekkas, plus over 50 healthcare-related experts at LIVE WELL MANATEE, a FREE Community Health and Wellness event on Friday, March 27 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Bradenton Area Convention Center! Learn from physician presentations – including a talk with Dr. Rekkas on weight-loss surgery and the patient journey. There will be giveaways, prizes, demonstrations and more! So bring a friend and join us on the 27th! Find out more at: https://bit.ly/3NJNyGz.

📅 LIVE WELL MANATEE, a Community Health and Wellness Event, Friday, March 27, 10 AM -2 PM
🔊 Physician Presentations on Weight Loss, Nutrition, Cardiology & AFib, Preventing Low Back Pain, Robotic Surgery and more!
📍 Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL | Free event, free parking!
🌐 To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3NJNyGz.

03/16/2026

Heart attacks and strokes do not discriminate… they can happen at anytime to anyone. A CT Calcium Heart Score is a preventive, non-invasive health screening that measures the level of calcified plaque in the arteries of the heart. The higher the score, the higher the risk for possible heart or stroke issues. Find out if you are at risk. Schedule your CT Heart Score at the ER at Sun City Center by calling 813-642-1000 or by visiting https://bit.ly/3NL33xX and request a time today!

💰Spring Special! Your CT Heart Score is only $50! Call now!
📞 Call 813-642-1000 or visit https://bit.ly/3NL33xX to schedule an appointment
📍ER at Sun City Center is conveniently located at the corner of Sun City Center Blvd. and US 301, between Walmart and Ace Hardware: 16504 South U.S. 301, Wimauma, FL 33598.

Another Step Forward in Nursing 🎓 This week, we held a Graduate Nursing celebration to recognize the hard work and dedic...
03/13/2026

Another Step Forward in Nursing 🎓 This week, we held a Graduate Nursing celebration to recognize the hard work and dedication of nursing students who have completed their clinical rotations while continuing to care for patients at Manatee Memorial. Balancing school, clinical responsibilities, and patient care is no easy task, and we are proud of them for reaching this important milestone. 💚

Events like this give us the opportunity to celebrate their progress, encourage their growth, and thank them for the commitment they show to both their education and our patients every day. We look forward to seeing all they accomplish as they continue their journey in nursing!👏

03/12/2026

Harrison Ranch Freestanding Emergency Department (FED) Update — It’s Getting Real 🎉 Every time we stop by the Harrison Ranch construction site, there’s something new to see. What started as an idea for expanding access to care in the Parrish community is now quickly turning into a place that will serve families, neighbors, and the entire area for years to come.

We know many of you drive by on US 301 and watch the progress just like we do, so tell us… what’s the first thing you noticed in this update? 👀

We love sharing these updates with you as this project continues to take shape. 💚

🥗Happy National Registered Dietitian Day! 🎉 Today, Mary Strzemieczny, RD, with Manatee Weight Loss Center, spoke at Brad...
03/11/2026

🥗Happy National Registered Dietitian Day! 🎉 Today, Mary Strzemieczny, RD, with Manatee Weight Loss Center, spoke at Bradenton Cardiology Center about the important role nutrition plays in overall health and heart care. Her presentation highlighted how the right food choices can support prevention, recovery, and long-term wellness.

Registered Dietitians guide patients through lifestyle changes that improve long-term outcomes. We thank all the registered dieticians at Manatee Health for their commitment to patient care. Their work supports not only treatment, but healthier futures for our patients. 👏

🥗 A Fresh New Look at 2nd Street Bistro 🍴 After a long-awaited renovation, 2nd Street Bistro is open with a fresh new lo...
03/10/2026

🥗 A Fresh New Look at 2nd Street Bistro 🍴 After a long-awaited renovation, 2nd Street Bistro is open with a fresh new look. The hospital’s café now offers a brighter, open-concept layout. Along with the new design, visitors and staff can enjoy expanded menu options, including build-your-own protein bowls and made-to-order burgers and sandwiches for more personalized meals. We’re happy to welcome everyone back to a refreshed space with more choices than ever before!

🌟 Shining the Spotlight on Excellence 🩺 Congratulations to Sarah Wilton, RN, 2 North Tower – Cardiac Unit, for being rec...
03/09/2026

🌟 Shining the Spotlight on Excellence 🩺 Congratulations to Sarah Wilton, RN, 2 North Tower – Cardiac Unit, for being recognized with the Spotlight Award! Sarah was nominated for consistently going above and beyond in patient care and for the positive impact she has on those around her.

Most recently, a colleague recognized Sarah for her pleasant attitude, professionalism, and compassion toward both patients and staff. Her dedication to providing exceptional care reflects the values we strive for every day at Manatee Memorial Hospital. 💚 Thank you, Sarah, for the difference you make for our patients, team, and community. 👏

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