COVER STORY
supported our patients, the community and each other with
dedication, professionalism and compassion while showing
an extraordinary level of commitment to exceptional care
throughout this unprecedented time.”
People entering the building will be pre-screened. Everyone
must wear a mask and they are available to visitors.
COVID-19 patients are being treated in an isolated area with
restrictions for visitors.
Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital has seen an increase in
virtual care since the March safe stay-at-home order issued
by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
“One of the immediate changes has been the use of virtual
care,” says Robert L. Lord Jr., president of Cleveland Clinic
Martin Health. “We have seen a tremendous surge across
many service lines and it has been very popular with patients.
We will continue to see growth in virtual care across
the field of health care.”
Clinical trials, expedited research and treatment options are
coming to Port St. Lucie in the fight against the virus.
“The Cleveland Clinic Florida region has been engaged in
a number of COVID-19 related research studies,” Lord says.
“Those opportunities will expand when the Cleveland Clinic
Florida Research and Innovation Center opens in Tradition
this summer.”
Drive-thru testing locations have been operating seven days
a week at Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital since March.
“We are working hard to ensure the safety of everyone who
comes through our doors and want the public to know hospitals
are safe places to receive care,” Lord says. “We have long
considered our caregivers to be heroes. They have worked
tirelessly to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and fellow
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These disc golfers are
getting in one last round
before dark at Rotary Park
Disc Golf Course on
Tiffany Avenue, one of
three courses in the city.
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Heroes Work Here: St. Lucie Medical Center personnel wear masks during
their workday. In addition, masks are available for visitors who need one so
they can see a patient.