Healthcare


Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a 480-bed tertiary care center offering a comprehensive range of medical services. Established in 1910, it became part of the Orlando Health system on October 1, 2020.
Key Services and Specialties
Emergency and Trauma Care: The hospital is the only state-accredited Level II Adult Trauma Center in Pinellas County, providing critical emergency services.
Heart and Vascular Care: The James Heart Center offers a full spectrum of cardiovascular services, including coronary artery bypass graft surgery and heart valve repair.
Neurosciences: The hospital features a 38-bed neurosciences unit with specialists in stroke, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease, and includes a Level IV Epilepsy Center.
Maternity Care: In partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, the Center for Women and Babies provides comprehensive obstetrical services and is designated as a Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center.
Surgical Services: Offering a wide range of procedures from routine operations to complex specialty surgeries.
Rehabilitation Services: Providing a continuum of care to help patients regain independence and rebuild their lives.
Academic Programs
As a teaching hospital, Orlando Health Bayfront offers residency programs in Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pharmacy, and a fellowship in Sports Medicine.
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