HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

Congratulations to the team at HCA Florida West Fort Myers Emergency - our freestanding emergency location in Fort Myers. They already received a patient review that stated: "I had an exceptional experience at this HCA West Fort Myers ER! The staff was fast, friendly, and incredibly kind from the moment I walked in. The atmosphere was clean and inviting, which immediately put me at ease. What stood out the most was how quickly I was seen—unlike other ERs where you can wait 8 hours just to see a doctor. Here, everything moved efficiently, and the doctor sandhu and nurses were simply outstanding. They took the time to explain everything to me and made sure I felt comfortable and informed every step of the way. This place is truly a hidden gem for emergencies, and I’m so glad I found it!" For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4fH9Jpz #EmergencyCare #ImproveMoreLives

Congratulations to our Sunflower Award winner, Melissa Ford, Orthopedic & Spine unit, PCT. Melissa was nominated by a patient who said: "Melissa truly did a great job in taking care of me and trying to manage my pain. I genuinely felt they cared and most importantly, she was always prompt to respond to the nurse call button. When she did, she was pleasant and never made me feel like I was bothering her. She was attentive and when she figured out what I needed, she made sure that it was taken care of. I know she had other patients, but she made me feel like I was her top priority." Thank you Melissa for your dedication and commitment to our patients. For more information on the sunflower award, visit https://bit.ly/4i3pzwc #ImproveMoreLives #CareLikeFamily

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC also reports that most people with lung cancer don’t have symptoms until later stages of the disease. But there’s good news: Regular screenings can find lung cancer early, when it’s most treatable. Learn more about annual lung cancer screenings: https://bit.ly/4eGwXLj #ImproveMoreLives #LungCancerScreening

We are officially open and ready to serve patients at our HCA Florida West Fort Myers Emergency location. Thank you to our EMS partners with Lee County Public Safety and to NBC2 News for covering our grand opening this morning. The new emergency center is located at 8919 College Pointe Ct, Fort Myers, Florida, 33919. The 10,820 square foot facility is a part of HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital and will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with full-service emergency care, including laboratory, x-rays, CT scanning and ultrasound. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4fNtJGY #ImproveMoreLives #EmergencyCare

Did you know that how you breathe can improve your heart health? Mindful breathing techniques can lower your heart rate, reduce stress and promote overall well-being. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4geYdlp. #ImproveMoreLives #HeartHealth #HCAFloridaHealthcare

Exciting Announcement! Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7:00am, we will be opening our third freestanding emergency room, HCA Florida West Fort Myers Emergency. This facility will serve patients in Fort Myers and surrounding communities. The new emergency center is located at 8919 College Pointe Ct, Fort Myers, Florida, 33919. The 10,820 square foot facility is a part of HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital and will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with full-service emergency care, including laboratory, x-rays, CT scanning and ultrasound. “We are excited to expand our emergency services into Fort Myers and surrounding communities,” said Michael Ehrat, chief executive officer at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. “HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital continues to grow to meet the needs of the communities we serve to help ensure residents can receive quality healthcare services.” For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3YQ0wnI or call 239.416.1150. #ImproveMoreLives #HCAFloridaHealthcare

#DYK our hospital has achieved over thirty national accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades? The hospital’s distinctions include one of Healthgrades 100 best hospitals for orthopedic surgery, spine surgery and gastrointestinal surgery. The hospital earned a Healthgrades 50 Best Hospital for Surgical Care, putting the hospital in the top 1% in the nation for clinical excellence in surgical care. Additional distinctions included being rated five stars for treatment of hip fractures, pacemaker procedures and total knee replacement. Congratulations to our colleagues and medical staff on living our mission - above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. For more information on hospital services, visit https://bit.ly/3CHV6Ug\ #ImproveMoreLives #CareLikeFamily

We're excited to welcome Michael Peet, MBA, as our new Chief Operating Officer. Peet is a native of Charlotte County and was the hospital’s assistant administrator from 2019-2021. Peet most recently served as vice president of Strategic Operations at Integrative Emergency Services where he was instrumental in the creation of a new primary care physician group. While there, he significantly increased primary care volumes and was the strategic lead for all business in the southeastern United States. Previous roles include vice president of operations at HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital and HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital, where he led major facility construction and infrastructure projects totaling $120 million. The hospital is excited to welcome back Peet to the Fawcett Hospital family. Peet holds a Master of Business Administration from Florida State University. In his free time, he enjoys golf and fishing. #CareLikeFamily #WelcomeBack

We're excited to once again be partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters Suncoast in the mentoring of 17 students this school year who are interested in healthcare careers. Today was a meet and greet with their mentors - 12 clinical and non-clinical leaders at the hospital. Meet & greets were followed by a tour of the facility and then the students will spend a couple hours with their mentor in their departments. For more information on this great program, visit https://bit.ly/40OQlSW #InspireHealthcareCareers #WeShowUp

At HCA Healthcare, we are honored to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, as well as their families. Since 2012, we have welcomed over 60,000 veterans and military spouses to our organization, and we are deeply committed to creating an environment where our military community can thrive. Meet Jim, a retired veteran from the United States Air Force, who works in our Radiolgy Department. He said: "Being part of a team and fulfilling the mission in the Air Force is no different than working here at Fawcett Hospital. We all work as a team for the best care we can provide to our patients." We thank all of our veterans for their sacrifice for our country and wish you all a Happy Veterans Day. #CareLikeFamily #ImproveMoreLives