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Heart and Vascular Institute of Florida South joins the HCA network

Posted on January 10, 2011 by HCA West Florida

December 30, 2010, St. Petersburg, FL – The Tampa Bay Heart Institute at Northside Hospital announced today that it will be acquiring The Heart and Vascular Institute of Florida South (HVIF) as part of the hospital’s long-term vision of becoming the leader in cardiovascular services in the Tampa Bay area. The integration of HVIF with The Tampa Bay Heart Institute will provide the community an enhanced level of cardiovascular care and continuity of services. The agreement will be effective January 1, 2011.

Northside Hospital recognizes the importance of providing our community with quality healthcare,” said Northside Hospital President and CEO Stephen J. Daugherty. “Our partnership with the physicians and staff of The Heart and Vascular Institute of Florida South will allow us to provide a more integrated approach to the cardiovascular services we provide in the Tampa Bay area.”

“Together with The Tampa Bay Heart Institute at Northside Hospital, The Heart & Vascular Institute of Florida South aims to advance cardiovascular research, education and clinical excellence in cardiac disease prevention, cardiac diagnosis and treatment, and coronary and vascular intervention,” said Peter Wassmer, MD, cardiologist with HVIF. “We look forward to working with Northside Hospital to further expand the Electrophysiology program and provide unparalleled cardiovascular care to our community.”

The Heart and Vascular Institute of Florida South is currently one of the largest providers of Cardiovascular Services in the area with three St. Petersburg office locations, 16 Board Certified Cardiologists and almost 100 employees. HVIF has provided cardiovascular care to the community for more than 33 years. This acquisition will provide additional resources to allow HVIF to continue to expand their services throughout the community.

About Northside Hospital

Serving the community since 1976, Northside Hospital is a 288-bed hospital, specializing in cardiovascular care, stroke, orthopedics and colorectal and general surgery. Our technologically advanced facility, which includes a 64-slice CT scanner, allows our outstanding physicians and nursing staff to care for our growing community. For more information about Northside Hospital, visit our website at www.NorthsideHospital.com.

About HCA West Florida

Building a Healthy Community HCA West Florida is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery and diagnostic imaging facilities, and a complete continuum of specialized health programs and services that meet the healthcare needs of residents and businesses in West and Central Florida communities. Last year we treated 1.23 million patients. Our parent company, HCA, is the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services. HCA West Florida affiliated facilities include: ■15 hospitals ■17 ambulatory surgery centers ■numerous diagnostic imaging facilities and occupational health sites ■an integrated regional lab ■and a consolidated service center Touching Lives In 2009, the 15 hospitals in West and Central Florida provided care for approximately 521,193 patients through Emergency Department visits and more than 170,368 hospital admissions. Our more approximately 4,000 physicians and 15,700 employees provide the quality foundation for delivering care to our patients safely, effectively and compassionately. Supporting Our Communities In addition to physical health, we contributed more than $1.5 billion to the fiscal health of our communities in 2009. Key indicators include: Wages, Salaries & Benefits: Approximately $895,388,627 Charity & Uncompensated Care: Approximately $165,292,501 Taxes Paid: Approximately $103,006,531 Capital Reinvestment: Approximately $136,447,376
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