Steward Health Care Adds Joe Deschryver As South Regional President
June 21, 2021DeSchryver – a 20-year industry veteran – to oversee Steward Health Care operations across Texas, Florida, Louisiana, and Arkansas DALLAS (June 21, 2021) – Steward Health Care, the nation’s largest physician-owned and -led healthcare network, has added Joe DeSchryver as Regional President, Steward Health Care, South Region. DeSchryver brings 20 years of experience operating acute care hospitals an...
Steward Health Care To Acquire Five Hospitals In The Miami-Dade/Southern Broward Area From Tenet Healthcare
June 16, 2021Acquisition of Tenet hospitals and hospital-affiliated operations will bring greater access to high-quality care in South Florida DALLAS, TX (June 16, 2021) – Today, Steward Health Care System, LLC (Steward) and Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) announced that they have signed a definitive agreement regarding the acquisition by Steward of Tenet’s five hospitals an...
Rockledge Regional Medical Center Administers COVID Vaccination No. 5,000
April 15, 2021Medical center plays important role in fight against pandemic, reaches milestone with the help of over 100 staff members and volunteers Rockledge, Florida (April 15, 2021) – Rockledge Regional Medical Center began administering the Moderna vaccine against COVID-19 in December, part of the medical community’s battle against the pandemic. Yesterday, the hospital has reached an important milestone: 5...
Rockledge Regional Medical Center Leads Vaccinations of Brevard County School District Employees
February 26, 2021Rockledge Regional Medical Center Leads Vaccinations of Brevard County School District Employees Over 300 Teachers, Principals, and Staff under 65 and at high-risk for COVID-19 to receive Vaccine through Rockledge Regional Initiative FEB. 26, ROCKLEDGE, FL – Rockledge Regional Medical Center, a Steward Family Hospital, today announced that it will administer a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to...
Steward Health Care Encourages Communities to Help Protect Against Seasonal Influenza by Getting a Flu Shot
October 1, 2020During the continued COVID-19 pandemic, protecting yourself and your loved ones from the seasonal flu will be more important than ever. With the health and safety of our communities as our top priority, Steward Health Care is encouraging all residents who are eligible to receive a flu vaccination this fall. “Given the uncertainty of COVID-19 this fall, we want to encourage our communities to take ...
Rockledge Regional Medical Center Launches Affordable Care Initiative for Patients Financially Affected by Coronavirus
June 18, 2020Rockledge Regional reaches out to Brevard County patients struggling financially due to COVID-19 with a program offering affordable, transparent prices and no surprise bills.
Melbourne, Sebastian and Rockledge Regional Medical Centers to Resume Elective Procedures and Surgeries for Brevard and Indian River Counties
May 4, 2020Melbourne, Sebastian and Rockledge Regional Medical Centers to Ensure Safe, Secure Access to Care Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Rockledge Regional Offers COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Therapy
April 22, 2020Experimental treatment offers hope to patients and staff
Steward Medical Group Launches Telehealth to Expand Access to Care for Patients Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
April 2, 2020Virtual Visits Designed to Mitigate the Spread of the Disease, Ease Concerns of Going to the Doctor’s Office
Steward Medical Group is offering telehealth video visits in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 26, 2020Steward Medical Group is offering telehealth video visits in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Patents can continue to receive the medical care they need without going to the doctor’s office. All you need is a smartphone, desktop, or laptop equipped with a web camera. Call your doctor’s office today if you need an appointment. Telehealth appointments are available for primary care and ...
How Hospitals Are Preparing For A Rush of Coronavirus Patients
March 18, 2020Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Dr. Joseph Weinstein, chief medical officer of Steward Health Care (@Steward), which has 35 hospitals in nine states, about moving towards dedicating one hospital in Boston as coronavirus-only treatment. This segment aired on March 18, 2020....
Rockledge Regional Medical Center continues to monitor the national and global situation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
March 2, 2020Rockledge Regional Medical Center continues to monitor the national and global situation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is prepared to support our community and safely care for any ill patient. At the same time, it is important to remember that we are still in flu season – which is far more prevalent than coronavirus. As such, Public Health officials recommend the followin...
Device at Rockledge Regional provides 3D breast scans with superior patient comfort
November 4, 2019New technology includes attachment that performs biopsies on seated patients Rockledge, Florida (October 30, 2019) – Rockledge Regional Medical Center is offering patients the next generation of mammogram technology: an intricate, 3D scan that examines tissue like individual pages in a book. The GeniusTM 3D MammographyTM machine is a sophisticated tomography device that has the enhanced ability t...
Rockledge Regional, Steward Health Care welcome Harry Diaz, MD, longtime family physician
October 23, 2019Dr. Diaz followed father’s example, entering medical field to provide primary care
EMS Stewards of the Community Awards
May 23, 2019Steward Health Care Names Eric Wildenradt, Christopher Chadwick and Joshua Bender Exceptional EMS Providers at “EMS Stewards of the Community” Awards In the second annual awards ceremony, Steward recognized EMS providers hailing from Brevard County Fire Rescue and Indian River County Fire Rescue Melbourne, Rockledge and Sebastian- FL (May 23, 2019) – In celebration of National ...
Rockledge Regional Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center RECOGNIZED WITH NATIONAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN WOUND HEALING
May 16, 2019 Photo L to R: Wound Care Director, Victor Stanley, Carol Baggett; Cayla Jennings, Alphonse Pecoraro, MD, Chris Beeman, Janice Dean and Wade Fenno. Rockledge Regional Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center RECOGNIZED WITH NATIONAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN WOUND HEALING Rockledge, FL (May 15, 2019) – Rockledge Regional Medical Center physicians, leaders and clinic...
Steward Online Booking Makes Access to Primary Care Doctors Easier
April 2, 2019(Rockledge, FL) - Doctors’ Day is on Saturday, March 30 and many around the nation will pause to honor the contributions physicians make. While the U.S. is facing a shortage of primary care doctors, Steward Medical Group has introduced online appointment booking to help make the access to primary care as easy as possible for patients. Steward Medical Group has partnered with Tennessee-based ...
Unveiling Ceremony: Rockledge Regional Medical Center Joins Steward Health Care Family
October 25, 2018**Hospital CEO; Rockledge Mayor Available for Interviews, Photos**
Chaplain at Rockledge, Melbourne Hospitals Celebrates 60 Years as a Nun
July 31, 2018Sister Joan Grace to mark Diamond Jubilee with Mass at St. John the Evangelist
Internal Medicine Specialist Joins Steward Healthcare Network at Rockledge Regional Medical Center
July 6, 2018Kalpana Gorthi, MD, to welcome guests for ribbon-cutting, open house July 9