Bartow Regional Medical Center

08/20/2025

BayCare has been named to the 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care list for the fifth time — this year ranking No. 17 nationally! We're so proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the U.S. and the highest-ranked Florida-based company on the list!

This award celebrates organizations that go above and beyond for their team members and communities — and we’re honored to lead with heart every day. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lFk6fM

Earning a place on the list for the fifth time, BayCare is recognized as the top-ranked health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company among the 100 companies chosen for the recognition.

08/14/2025

Did you know that there is a Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine location on our campus? The organization's mission is to provide for the medically underserved in the area. Learn more and make an appointment: https://bit.ly/46QUb0Y

08/08/2025

We are proud to be nationally recognized by the American Stroke Association for our commitment to providing research-based, high-quality stroke care. Our hospital has been awarded the Get With The Guidelines' Silver Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus achievement. In fact, all of BayCare’s eligible hospitals received a Get With The Guidelines achievement award! Great job to all in showcasing just one more way we are committed to clinical excellence for all we serve.

08/06/2025

Congratulations to Jakari, one of our recent Team Members of the Month! He's one of the cardiovascular telemetry techs in our ICU and his team was proud to celebrate with him!

08/04/2025

Our virtual Understanding Breastfeeding course covers breastfeeding essentials for new moms, including when to call for help and partner tips. Participants also will learn how to track feedings with an easy to use tracker. The class is self-paced and free. For more info or to register, visit: bit.ly/40EqzA0

07/31/2025

Too early for holiday shopping? Absolutely not! Our team members celebrated "Christmas in July" last week with special vendors, tasty treats and a visit from a holly-jolly guest!

07/28/2025

Congratulations to our own Karen Kerr for her inclusion on the list of community hospital presidents to know! Karen is the president of our hospital, as well as our sister hospital South Florida Baptist Hospital and has overseen expansion in both areas. Read more about her: https://bit.ly/46pO4Rb

07/22/2025

Our pursuit of clinical perfection has captured the attention of Becker’s Hospital Review, which recently recognized the hospital as one of 514 across the country that had a CAUTI (catheter-associated urinary tract infections) rate of zero between July 2023 to June 2024. Our teams work together to keep our patients safe and to reduce CAUTI risks, from the ICU to our medical/surgical units to our physicians!

07/17/2025

Pardon our appearance as we continue our expansion project. When it's done, we'll have 90 beds, expansion of our ED, ICU, and surgical services among others. Click the link for more details on this project:

A $110 million expansion ensures that residents of Bartow and its surrounding communities will continue to have access to top-notch medical care close to home.

07/11/2025

Hot week, cool treat! This week, our team members were treated to Dippin' Dots as a 'thank-you' for all they do! (Some of them were photobombed by a well-known tennis champion!)

07/04/2025

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

07/03/2025

The safest way to light up the night on the Fourth of July is to leave fireworks to the professionals. If your holiday festivities include using personal fireworks at home, check out these safety tips from our BayCare Kids Wellness and Safety expert: https://bit.ly/3ThuM8K)

Fireworks are a fun way to make any celebration a spectacular event, but each year an increasing number of people seek medical assistance for firework-related injuries. Read these safety tips to protect you and your family around fireworks.