Citrus Memorial

Public Relations responds to media inquiries and disseminates news about Citrus Memorial Health System and its entities, including:

Citrus Memorial (hospital)

Citrus Primary Care Group

Gulf Coast Aquatic and Rehabilitation

Beverly Hills Rehabilitation

Citrus Memorial Healthcare Center at Allen Ridge

Citrus Memorial Laboratory Collection Centers

Citrus Memorial Home Health Agency

Citrus Memorial Healthcare Center at Sugarmill Woods

CMH Orthopedic and Joint Institute

The Citrus Memorial Public Relations staff is available to assist news media in answering questions about the hospital, locating a media resource spokesperson, or obtaining more information about a news release or event.

Media Contact:

Katie Myers, Public Relations

Office: 352-344-6501

Fax: 352-726-0821

Email: kmyers@citrusmh.org

Archived News:

September 2009

Freedom Optimum Partnership with Citrus Memorial

Citrus Memorial Hosts Grand Opening Celebration New Healthcare Center Offers Variety of Outpatient Options

August 2009

Citrus Memorial Charity Gives to Citrus County Schools

Citrus Memorial Opens Public Assistance Center

July 2009

Citrus Memorial Online Billpay Goes Live

June 2009

Citrus Memorial Hosts New Volunteer Breakfast

May 2009

Learn The Signs of Stroke - May is National Stroke Awareness Month

April 2009

Citrus Memorial Sponsors Personal Needs Drive for We Care Food Pantry

Stringer Named President of Urological Association

March 2009

Golf Tournament Raises Funds For Future Healthcare

Sunoj Abraham, MD Earns Board Certification In Hospice and Palliative Medicine

February 2009

Local Surgeon Using New Equinoxe Shoulder System

January 2009

Citrus Memorial Earns Quality Respiratory Care Recognition In National Program

Citrus Memorial Home Health Agency Ranked Among Top 25 Percent of Home Health Providers In The Country

Citrus Memorial Hosts Red Dress Events

November 2008
Citrus Memorial Breaks Ground on New Medical Facility

July 2008
Citrus Memorial Receives American College of Radiology Accreditation

May 2008
Citrus Memorial Chaplain Awarded

April 2008
ICE Saves Lives

January 2008
Balloon Kyphoplasty Procedure Available at Citrus Memorial
Citrus Memorial Offering Innovative Solution To Treat Lumber Spinal Stenosis

August 2007

Citrus Memorial Earns Primary Stroke Center Certification

Federal Privacy Law Media Guidelines:

The following standards apply to ALL media inquiries per federal privacy laws (Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act):

• Media inquiries must contain the specific, accurate patient name.
• As long as the patient has not requested that information be withheld, we may release the patient’s one-word condition without obtaining prior written patient authorization. The patient has the option to expressly state that he or she does not want information released, including confirmation of his or her presence in the facility.
• Any medical information beyond the one-word condition requires written authorization by the patient or patient’s legal representative. Note: public agencies (police, fire/rescue) are not bound to the same standards.
• Videotaped or recorded interviews, photographs, or any direct interaction with a patient requires written patient authorization.

Patient Conditions:

• Undetermined - Patient awaiting physician assessment
• Good - Patient’s vital signs are stable and within normal limits; patient is comfortable; indicators are excellent.
• Fair - Patient’s vital signs are stable, but he/she is uncomfortable or may have minor complications; indicators are favorable.
• Serious - Patient is acutely ill and vital signs may be unstable, but there is a chance for improvement; indicators are questionable.
• Critical - Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits; there may be major complications and indicators are unfavorable.

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