Press Releases

April 17, 2013
Florida Hospital Tampa Officially Opens New Lung Institute
The Lung Institute’s Medical Director, Dragos G. Zanchi MD, FCCP  leads a team of multi-disciplinary experts providing comprehensive lung care
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March 8, 2013
Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute is First in Tampa Bay to Perform the AngioVac Procedure Removing High-Risk Clots
This new technology facilitates the removal of large blood clots from the body without the need for open heart surgery
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February 25, 2013
Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute Teams up with The Tampa Bay Lightning to Raise Awareness About Heart Health
Tampa Bay Times Forum Turns Red for “Heart Health Awareness Night” on February 26
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February 20, 2013
Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute and USF Health team up for the groundbreaking study of novel therapy for heart failure patients
The first of its kind, an investigational drug, may enhance the body’s stem cell response at the site of cardiovascular injury.
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November 9, 2012
Florida Hospital Tampa Presents Results for Landmark Clinical Trial Using Stem Cell Therapy on Heart Attack Patients
Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute leads the way in clinical research by using stem cells to repair damaged hearts
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October 23, 2012
Florida Hospital Tampa is First in West and Central Florida to Perform New “LARIAT” Cardiology Procedure
Dr. Dilip J. Mathew will perform new minimally-invasive procedure which eliminates blood clots, a major cause of heart-related stroke
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July 11, 2012
The Dr. Oz Show to give tampa a “15-minute physical” on July 12 in partnership with Florida Hospital Tampa
The Dr. Oz Show To Deliver a “Report Card” On the Health of Tampa After Screening City For Major Disease Markers
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June 21, 2012
Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute & Larry King Cardiac Foundation Join Forces to Reduce Disparities in Caring for Hearts in Tampa Bay
Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute Honored with First ‘Heart of the Community Award’ and Receives American Heart Association Award for Positive Outcomes for Heart Attack and Heart Failure Patients
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June 6, 2012
Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute's TAVR Procedure Featured on WTSP Channel 10
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May 21, 2012
Dr. Marc Bloom Named a Finalist for Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce “Medical Hero Award”
Chief of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute honored for excellence in health care and contributions to the community
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May 15, 2012
Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute Becomes First in Hillsborough & East Pasco to Receive Prestigious ‘HeartCaring’ Provider Designation
Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute Raises Awareness for Women and Heart Disease with New ‘HeartCaring’ Provider Initiative
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March 23, 2012
Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute is the First in Hillsborough County to Perform Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Procedure (TAVR)
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March 12, 2012
Florida Hospital and USF Health Partner in Key Specialties to Expand Translational Medicine Across Tampa Bay, Brings the Latest Medical Advancements to Local Communities
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September 9, 2011
Pepin Heart Cardiologist Alarmed at Recent Trend of Heart Disease in Young Men Using I.V. Drugs
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June 5, 2011
Hypothermia Treatment at Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Raises Bar for Heart Attack Protocol
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June 1, 2011
Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Surgeon Starts Performing Minimally-Invasive Valve Replacement Surgery After Two Years of Training Around the World
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