Manatee Health

04/04/2026

Join Manatee Memorial’s next HOPE (Healing, Optimism, Positivity, Encouragement) Support Group for Heart Attack & Stroke Survivors and Caregivers on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. This month’s speaker is Natasha Metallo, Occupational Therapist with Manatee Memorial’s Outpatient Therapy department. Her presentation will be on Adaptive Equipment: Tools for Independence. This FREE monthly gathering is focused on education, prevention, and connection. 💬❤️

📅 Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 3:30PM – 5:30PM
🔊 Speaker: Natasha Metallo, Occupational Therapist, Manatee Memorial Hospital
📍 Free and open to the public, this month’s meeting will be held in Classroom A at Manatee Memorial Hospital
📞 Call 941-297-8013 or visit https://bit.ly/4ryMS5j to RSVP.

Did you know that for 15 consecutive years, we’ve earned the American Heart Association’s Get With the Guidelines? – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and for 7 years we’ve received the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus status. 🏅 Our Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center has also received the Comprehensive Stroke Certification by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) — a reflection of our commitment to excellence in stroke care. 💪🧠 Together, we’re building a healthier, stronger community.

04/03/2026

🚨🏥 Department Spotlight: Emergency Department 🏥🚨 Every day brings something new in the Emergency Department (ED), where quick thinking and teamwork are essential. This team is always prepared to respond to a wide range of situations with professionalism and care.

Working together, physicians, nurses, and staff assess and treat patients efficiently while maintaining a focus on safety. Their ability to adapt makes a difference in every patient interaction. Beyond the hospital walls, the ED also serves as a key resource for the community—providing access to care at all hours and being there for patients and families during some of their most urgent moments. We are proud of our Emergency Department team for the dedication, teamwork, and resilience they bring every day to care for our community when it needs it most. 💚

📸 Pictured from left to right: ED Director Gust Badges, ED Charge Nurse Rachel Vasquez, ED Nurse Manager Jill Ruff, and Emergency Management Coordinator Clint Faulkner

04/02/2026

🩺 Manatee Memorial celebrated their RN Clinical Ladder Recipients today! 🏥 These nurses go above and beyond in their professional growth, leadership, and patient care. The RN Clinical Ladder Program highlights nurses who pursue continued education, demonstrate clinical excellence, contribute to quality improvement and take on expanded roles within their teams. These nurses not only provide exceptional care at the bedside but also help raise the standard of nursing across the hospital.

Through mentorship, collaboration, and a focus on best practices, Clinical Ladder recipients play an important role in improving patient outcomes and supporting their colleagues.👏 This reflects a dedication to growth, excellence, and the future of nursing within Manatee County. Thank you to our RN Clinical Ladder Recipients for the knowledge, leadership, and passion you bring to our patients, our teams, and our community every day! 💚

04/01/2026

🌟Spotlight Award 💚 This recognition reflects the collective effort of a team that helped create an exceptional patient experience. A former patient from our Stroke and Cerebral Vascular Center recently shared a heartfelt letter expressing gratitude for the care they received at Manatee Memorial, noting everything from the cleanliness of our facility to the compassion and professionalism of our staff. Nurses Carlos (left) and Jesus (right), along with Lacie and Betty, were among those recognized for making a meaningful impact during the patient’s stay.

“I was thoroughly impressed by the level of professionalism, compassion and expertise exhibited by the entire staff. From the moment I arrived at the Emergency Room to my final check-out, every encounter was a testament to their sincere commitment to patient care. Their warm smiles, gentle reassurances, and constant availability made me feel comfortable and confident throughout my stay... I felt involved in the decisions of my recovery and was always kept informed.

This spotlight reflects the teamwork, empathy and dedication shown by our nurses, physicians and support staff every day. While some may not be pictured, their impact is deeply felt and truly appreciated. Thank you to our entire team for going above and beyond to care for our patients and our community. 💚

03/31/2026

🚧 Construction Update! 🚧 Our Harrison Ranch Freestanding Emergency Department (FED) in Parrish, FL, is reaching a point where you can really start to see the bigger picture. The progress now goes beyond individual updates. Now it’s about how everything is coming together as a whole.

🏩 This project reflects a long-term vision for improving access to care and supporting the needs of a growing community north of the river. As you’ve seen the progress, what part stands out to you the most? 👀

03/30/2026

💚 Happy National Doctors’ Day! 🩺 Today, we celebrated the physicians who care for our community every day. From hand-rolled sushi to the custom embroidered backpacks, today was our way of saying thank you! Whether it’s routine visits or collaborating on complex cases, the doctors at Manatee Memorial Hospital are dedicated to helping patients feel supported and cared for.

Did you know that across the country, physicians provide more than 1 billion patient visits each year? This shows how important their role is. We’re proud to have such a strong and compassionate team serving our community.

Join us in celebrating our physicians, leave a 💚 in the comments or share a message of thanks below! If a doctor has made a difference in your life, we’d love to hear your story!

03/27/2026

What an incredible day at “Live Well Manatee,” our first-ever health and wellness expo! 💙 We loved seeing everyone come together with one shared goal: building a healthier community. From connecting with our amazing vendors to learning from our dedicated physicians, the energy and enthusiasm made this event truly special. Thank you to everyone who joined us, participated, and helped make today such a success. We’re already looking forward to doing it all again next year! 🌟

03/25/2026

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ A Perfect Match for the Future of Care! Manatee Memorial Hospital is proud to celebrate a 100% Match Day success for our Graduate Medical Education program! We’re excited to welcome 10 Internal Medicine and 4 Family Medicine residents who will soon begin their journey serving Manatee County. Since 2011, we’ve proudly been a teaching hospital, investing in tomorrow’s physicians and strengthening the health of our community today.

03/24/2026

With more than 50 healthcare industry professionals, LIVE WELL MANATEE will be an event worth attending! At this FREE Community Health and Wellness event, you’ll hear from physicians 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 March 27th! Find out more at https://bit.ly/4bJvEvH.

📅 LIVE WELL MANATEE, a Community Health and Wellness Event, Friday, March 27, 10AM - 2PM
🔊 Physician Presentations, Demonstrations, Health Screenings & More!
📍 Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL | Free event, free parking!
🌐 To learn more visit https://bit.ly/4bJvEvH.

Get helpful information from community resources including MCR Health, MaxHealth, Coastal Orthopedics, Manatee County Health, Manatee Physician Alliance and more!

03/23/2026

Join Dr. Amanda Harvey-Potkovac and other resident physicians from Manatee Memorial Hospital’s Graduate Medical Education program as they offer Health Screenings to our community 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! You will have the opportunity to meet more than 50 healthcare industry professionals who will be on hand to keep Manatee County healthy!

You can also 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/47mfR4t.

📅 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/47mfR4t.

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.

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. 💚