DeSoto Memorial Hospital
Heather Vest has extensive experience in administrative and support roles within the healthcare and legal sectors. Currently serving as a Deputy Clerk at the DeSoto County Clerk of Court since January 2017, Heather possesses expertise in various departments including Recordings, Passports, and Jury Duty. Prior to this role, Heather held multiple positions at DeSoto Memorial Hospital, including Ancillary Clinical IS Support and Healthcare Information Specialist, where responsibilities included procedure development, billing support, and project implementation. Additional experience includes roles such as Insurance Representative and Office Support at the Center for Family Health. Heather also contributed to the community as Head Coach of a girls’ softball league with DCYAA. A graduate of the University of Phoenix, Heather earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management between 2008 and 2012.
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DeSoto Memorial Hospital
At DeSoto Memorial Hospital, we understand that healthcare is personal, and we only get one chance to make a good first impression. Our goal is to provide every member of our community with the highest level of healthcare services and exceed their expectations. We offer the latest in medical technology to our community and are continuously recruiting the most qualified physicians to provide services. DeSoto Memorial Hospital is a 49 Bed Rural Community Hospital located in the heart of Arcadia which is just east of Sarasota. We proudly serve a local population of nearly 34,000 residents. We offer our patients safe and compassionate treatment in our ER, Med-Surg, ICU, IV Therapy, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgical Services, Home Health, Physical Medicine, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Nephrology, Pain Management, Wound Care, and Outpatient Behavioral Health units. Our hospital earned a Four Star Rating in 2023 from the Centers for Medicaid/Medicare.