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The Villages, Anchor Health and AHC Hospitality recently broke ground on the Center of Advanced Healthcare at Brownwood. In attendance were local dignitaries, executives from The Villages Health, Florida Cancer Specialists physicians and sta , and, as a guest speaker, the governor of Florida, Rick

High Marks

Munroe Regional Medical Center (MRMC) was recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for achieving 85 percent or higher compliance with all Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Achievement Measures and 75 percent or higher compliance with five or more Get With The Guidelines®Stroke Quality Measures for one calendar year. This accomplishment earned the hospital Silver Plus recognition as part of the AHA/ ASA “Get With The Guidelines” program, which is designed to help hospitals make sure patients get the benefits of the latest scientific guidelines-based treatment.

“We’re committed to providing stroke care that aligns with the latest research-based treatment guidelines,” says Jim O’Loughlin, CEO. “Being recognized by the American Heart Association for doing so is a reflection of that commitment and the quality of care our physicians, nurses and support sta deliver to our patients and our community.”

Scott. Florida Cancer Specialists’ new Brownwood o ce will be located at 2925 Traverse Trail in The Villages.

Florida Cancer Specialists’ CEO Brad Prechtl, MBA, stated, “We are very excited and proud to be part of the new Center of Advanced Healthcare at Brownwood. The health care industry is placing more emphasis on a patientcentric delivery model that includes higher quality and better located facilities. In conjunction with Anchor Health and The Villages, we will be able to o er patients the utmost in functional, modern space and cutting-edge technologies.”

Welcome To The Team

The Centers recently appointed two new members onto The Centers’ Board of Directors: the Honorable Marion County Judge Tommy Thompson and local businessman and recovery advocate Don Scott. As part of continued e orts to better serve the community and meet the needs of those struggling with mental health and substance abuse, the Board of Directors are a group of volunteers responsible for directing and protecting The Centers and its mission, for the wellbeing of the community. Judge Thompson’s experience as the presiding Judge of the Marion County Mental Health Court will bring a unique outlook to the Board and expert knowledge of the mental health needs of the Ocala community and the everyday hurdles those struggling with mental health face. Mr. Scott of Don Scott Motors is a local business owner and resident of Ocala for more than 50 years. Since the 1980s, Mr. Scott has been an advocate for recovery not only in Florida but across the country and even outside of the United States.

Getting Bigger All The Time

Ocala Health announces it will add 36 more beds to West Marion Community Hospital’s campus. The 138-bed hospital will have 174 beds in early 2019 when the new floor opens. The West Marion Community Hospital facility opened as part of Ocala Health in 2002 with 70 beds. Since 2015, the hospital has added 68 beds and expanded its cardiac services and surgical technology with the addition of a robotic surgical system.

“West Marion Community Hospital and Ocala Health are dedicated to growing to meet the needs of our community and working with patient-centered specialists to provide superior quality care. We’re excited to continue expanding to better serve our community,” says Chad Christianson, Ocala Health CEO.