Steward Health Care Appoints Sr. Vimala Vadakumpadan to Board of Directors
July 12, 2021DALLAS, TX -- Steward Health Care today announced the appointment of Sr. Vimala Vadakumpadan to its Board of Directors. A member of the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation, she has served as Chairperson of the Board of Steward’s Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts since 2005. A native of Kerala, India, Sr. Vimala received a Bachelor of Arts in Management from Bhopal School of Sci...
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 and related hospital operat...
Eight Steward Health Care Hospitals Receive Top Ranking For Patient Safety
April 29, 2021Holy Family Hospital (Haverhill, Mass.) and Melbourne Regional Medical Center (Melbourne, Fla.) Rise to Join Six Other Steward Facilities with “Grade A” Leapfrog Safety Ranking DALLAS (April 29, 2021) – Steward Health Care, the nation’s largest physician-owned and physician-led health care network, proudly welcomes Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill, Mass., and Melbourne Regional Medical Center in ...
STEWARD HEALTH CARE APPOINTS DR. SANJAY SHETTY TO NEWLY CREATED ROLE OF PRESIDENT, STEWARD NORTH AMERICA
March 16, 2021Founder Dr. Ralph de la Torre becomes Chairman and CEO, Steward North America, and Executive Chairman, Steward International, overseeing strategic business directives and global growth as Shetty assumes day-to-day leadership across Steward’s North America operations. DALLAS (MARCH 16, 2021) – Steward Health Care, the nation’s largest private, physician-owned health care network, today announced Dr...
Melbourne Regional Medical Center forms partnership with TEPAS Breast Center
January 5, 2021(Melbourne, FL - January 5, 2021) Melbourne Regional Medical Center and TEPAS Breast Center are announcing a partnership to provide breast imaging and advanced breast care services to the Space Coast community. TEPAS Breast Center, established in 2007, is Brevard’s first comprehensive breast center offering advanced breast care services including 3D Mammography, 4D breast ultrasound, image guided ...
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 ...
Melbourne Regional, Steward Medical Group welcome Mark Davis, MD, groundbreaking surgeon, instructor
June 23, 2020Dr. Davis one of 13 surgeons nationwide tasked by FDA to learn Oxford knee procedure, bring knowledge back to the United States
Steward Medical Group Now Offering COVID-19 Virus Antibody Testing
May 20, 2020Blood test will identify if an individual has had a past COVID-19 infection (WATERTOWN, MA- May 21st, 2020) – For individuals wondering if they had the COVID-19 virus but did not know it at the time, the answer to that question is a simple blood test away. Steward Medical Group primary care offices, in partnership with onsite laboratories, are now offering antibody tests that can determine if a pe...
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
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 inter...
VISITOR ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
March 19, 2020Top news VISITOR ACCESS RESTRICTIONS How Hospitals Are Preparing For A Rush of Coronavirus Patients BACK TO ALL NEWS To protect our patients, visitors and health care workers we are not allowing visitors at this time. Visitor exceptions may be made on a limited case-by-case basis. Please help us keep our communities safe. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. Everyone...
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....
Melbourne Regional Medical Center continues to monitor the national and global situation of coronavirus disease 2019
March 2, 2020Melbourne 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 following common-s...
Gastroenterologist of 22 Years Joins Melbourne Regional, Steward Health Care
January 9, 2020Mahboob M. Alikhan, MD, FACP, has continuing fascination with function and complexity of digestive tract Melbourne, Florida (December 18, 2019) – Melbourne Regional Medical Center, a member of Steward Health Care family, is pleased to welcome Mahboob M. Alikhan, MD, FACP. Board-certified in gastroenterology, Dr. Alikhan specializes in diagnosing, treating and preventing many problems of the digest...
Orthopedic physicians Sands, Lombardo join Steward Health Care team
December 6, 2019The Steward Health Care family is welcoming two longtime orthopedic surgeons: Kenneth Sands, MD, and Anthony Lombardo, MD. Dr. Sands specializes in minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery to relieve joint pain. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his residency at State University of New York in Brooklyn. His fellowship in orthopedic joint replace...
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 Emergency Medic...
Melbourne Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group Welcome Cardiologist Darlene Go, MD, FACC
April 2, 2019Melbourne, Florida (February 19, 2019) - Melbourne Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group welcome Darlene Go, MD, FACC, to its staff of physicians, enhancing the access to cardiac care for patients in the region. Joining the hospital staff and Steward Medical Group, which are both a part of Steward Health Care, signifies a return to Melbourne Regional Medical Center for Dr. Go. She pre...
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