Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has become the hospital of choice for many families in Manatee and Sarasota counties in Florida. Since it opened in September 2004, the hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal of Approval is recognized across the nation as a symbol of quality that shows the hospital's commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
Our mission at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is to provide healthcare services that patients recommend to families and friends, physicians refer for their patients, purchasers select for their clients, employees are proud of and investors seek long-term results. We will realize this vision through our commitment to the following principles: service excellence, continuous improvement in measurable ways, employee development ethical and fair treatment for all, teamwork, compassion and innovation in service delivery.
Bradenton is a Florida city on the Manatee River, south of Tampa. The South Florida Museum has natural and cultural history exhibits. It also encompasses the Bishop Planetarium and Parker Manatee Aquarium. The nearby Riverwalk park stretches along the water. Galleries, studios and shops occupy colorfully restored 1920s and ‘30s cottages in the Village of the Arts.