Press Room
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 Rehab at COJI
Citrus Memorial Healthcare Center at Allen Ridge
Citrus Memorial Laboratory Collection Centers
Citrus Memorial Home Health Agency
Citrus Memorial Healthcare Center at Sugarmill Woods
Inverness Surgical Associates
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 Mehl, Public Relations
Office: 352-344-6501
Fax: 352-726-0821
Email: kmehl@citrusmh.org
News
“Black Tie and Tiara” Ball to Raise Money for Citrus Memorial
Citrus Memorial Awarded Certification
CMHS Awarded Recertification from the Joint Commission
Citrus Memorial Announces Alignment with Cerner
Citrus Memorial Welcomes Chief Medical Officer
Testimonials in Nature Coast Healthy Living Magazine
Golf Tournament Raises Funds in Support of Citrus Memorial
Citrus Memorial Names 2011 Volunteer of the Year
Multimedia
Citrus Haunted Hills 5k
Then and Now… Reflections on 50 Years
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.
