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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Opens New Freestanding Emergency Department in Sarasota County The new facility will open December 1, 2020 Contact Name: Kristina Sparacino Contact Email: krisitna.sparacino@lwrmc.com Contact Phone Number: 3524272108 Sarasota, Florida – November 6, 2020 – On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) will open the new Freestanding Emergency Department (FED) which will expand access to emergency care in Sarasota County. Located on the east side of I-75 at 6760 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34240, the full-service emergency department will provide emergency care 24-hours a day by a board-certified physician, seven days a week. Chief Executive Officer of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Andy Guz, stated, “We are honored and excited to be expanding in Sarasota County with the first Freestanding Emergency Department for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. By expanding our emergency services, we can better meet the needs of our growing community and provide access to emergency care where it is needed. It has been our goal to create a true emergency room by including a full complement of services, staff and technology.” ER at Fruitville | Open December 1, 2020 Care for all ages Treatment for major and minor conditions Offers a full service laboratory and radiology services including x-ray and CT Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Staffed by a board-certified physician Receives Ambulances Most insurances accepted For more information on the ER at Fruitville | http://clicks.weblinkinternational.com/ls/click?upn=2vLz-2BccvG2sCqUyCoj6YZDNaPLLdXvFuuFeOkI2uSS3Y3mhryU4Dh5dKyMBJvU79J-2F-2FCZArYiYKxCjuqg8ypXtkbbO2V69qMjdIALbn2kcXeQoWaivPWlXV-2FK58u4MVcsRA1_FQC2LT8GxayrM161hhHVAvMj-2BxELwhZ6JXx-2F9NPRX5eoazOEswajMZEnyIqRRQWAJnKkgKReFeP3uRLbJxt16eUx78jqurAOsRBI-2FxUnEnK4YU9NoLV37GMyc5RgsW-2FOLyWC6zlU5oY-2FRrtHv0VsYikTeMoGHhLKc0tWgK5JVdnVBEA-2FhiOLGNfeRmr7jKZAWuljweOsQR4zrAzbYyTYdpVw-2FSZZAhhQWBSFRPv8vTc65PdPYpO-2BGEM7btq8SDhg ### About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (lwrmc.com) Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is the hospital of choice for many families in the Manatee/Sarasota region. 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. Patients at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center have access to a medical staff of more than 600 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a comprehensive range of specialties and use the hospital's advanced medical technology. Physicians are on the medical staff of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. The hospital is not liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website. MEDIA CONTACTS: Kristina Sparacino, Director of Marketing Lakewood Ranch Medical Center kristina.sparacino@lwrmc.com