HCA Florida Healthcare

This past week, HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals hosted special Mini-Mart events, offering essential resources to our incredible HCA Healthcare colleagues across the region. Colleagues from any HCA Healthcare facility received free food, water, cleaning supplies, and access to shower and laundry services. We are grateful for the outstanding support from colleagues across the West Florida Division, who were able to assist families within our HCA Healthcare family! Learn more about HCA Healthcare’s response and relief efforts: https://bit.ly/3zSmdLy #HCAHealthcare #WestFloridaDivision #HealthcareHeroes #StrongerTogether

"Caring for those in their time of need is our greatest calling at HCA Healthcare, and I am deeply moved by the resilience and compassion of our colleagues," said Sam Hazen, chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare. HCA Florida Healthcare colleague Kim Jannke, a patient care tech and nurse extern on the neuro telemetry unit, faced a daunting challenge when Hurricane Helene struck Crystal River, Florida. When Kim was finally able to leave her home, she found unwavering support at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital. A mini market set up on-site offered food and cleaning supplies to help her recover from the devastation. Laundry and shower trailers were also made available to colleagues impacted by the storm. She was also encouraged to apply for assistance through the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund. Amidst the stress of losing her furniture and food and dealing with the pressures of nursing school, Kim feels a profound sense of gratitude for her HCA Healthcare family. The swift response and support during such a challenging time exemplifies the commitment to community and compassion that defines HCA Healthcare's mission. At HCA Florida Healthcare and our larger HCA Healthcare network compassion goes beyond patient care for our more than 309,000 colleagues – it extends to showing up for each other during tough times. Through the generosity of our colleagues, the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund ensures our colleagues do not have to face challenges alone. The Hope Fund is a 501(c)(3) charity run by colleagues, for colleagues. Those who give to the Hope Fund are supporting colleagues and their families who face financial hardship due to natural disaster, illness or injury, domestic violence, death of a loved one or other unexpected situations. ?? HCA Healthcare colleagues impacted by Hurricane Helene can visit the Hope Fund’s website to learn more and apply to request assistance. Please also consider supporting impacted colleagues by donating to the Hope Fund: https://bit.ly/3Y8QzCE #CareLikeFamily #WeShowUp

“I am excited that HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital has chosen to pursue innovative neurosurgical procedures such as focused ultrasound,” Dr. Horowitz says. “These breakthrough therapies significantly improve patient quality of life, giving patients the opportunity to function more autonomously in day-to-day activities that many of us take for granted. By investing in procedures such as this one, HCA Healthcare is illustrating its dedication to the care and improvement of human life in our community.” HCA Florda Orange Park is the first hospital in Northeast Florida to offer an innovative noninvasive treatment option for patients with essential tremor (ET) syndrome and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease. Learn more about the innovative new treatment: https://bit.ly/4dxoOIi #HealthierTomorrows #HCAFloridaHealthcare

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend area late Thursday as a Category 4 Hurricane, before moving into Georgia as a Category 1 hurricane. As destructive winds and heavy rainfall progressed across both states, HCA Healthcare colleagues stood ready to serve those who needed care. Doctors, nurses, facilities management, environmental services, food services and other HCA Florida Healthcare colleagues came together to prepare our facilities for potential impact. In advance of the storm, HCA Healthcare's Nashville-based Enterprise Emergency Operations Center (EEOC) provided critical resources and worked with our Emergency Medical Services partners to transport patients from high-risk areas to other facilities for safety. The EEOC's Incident Support Team pre-positioned flood control barriers and readiness equipment. Caregivers were stationed on-site, calming the nerves of patients, maintaining safety and continuing to provide uninterrupted care. Thank you to our colleagues for meeting Hurricane Helene with courage, compassion and a steadfast resolve to care for our patients and the communities we serve. ?? As impacted areas of the southeastern United States begin the process of clearing fallen trees, restoring electricity and assessing home damage, it is our priority to take care of our patients as well as each other. The HCA Healthcare Hope Fund is a colleague-run, colleague-supported 501(c)(3) charity that helps HCA Healthcare families through unexpected crises, disasters and other challenging situations. HCA Healthcare colleagues impacted by the storm can visit the Hope Fund's website to learn more and submit an application to request assistance. Please also consider supporting impacted HCA Healthcare family members through the Hope Fund: https://bit.ly/3XMiPK8 #CareLikeFamily #WeShowUp

As the Southeast grapples with the widespread devastation of Hurricane #Helene, HCA Healthcare patients are feeling the prevailing force of our clinicians and colleagues. The unpredictable nature of Hurricane Helene’s path right up to landfall meant that our hospitals and care teams in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas remained on high alert the past several days, ready to take steps to ensure patient safety. Their determination meant not just that outstanding patient care was delivered during extraordinary circumstances, but that HCA Healthcare honored our ongoing responsibility to the communities that we serve. Leading up to the storm, HCA Healthcare activated its Nashville-based Enterprise Emergency Operations Center (EEOC), comprised of nearly 200 multi-disciplinary leaders, including risk management, clinical experts, supply chain, patient logistics, air and ground transport and community liaison representatives. The EEOC is working alongside hospital leadership to distribute key resources to care teams in the Southeastern U.S. before, during and after the catastrophic storm. Please join us as we pay tribute to our resilient caregivers, support teams and emergency operations colleagues. Thank you for your courage and for showing up for our patients when they need us the most. #CareLikeFamily #HCAEmergencyOperations

Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida today. As part of HCA Healthcare, we are actively taking precautions to ensure readiness leading up to and in the aftermath of the storm. HCA Healthcare has activated its Enterprise Emergency Operations Center (EEOC) to distribute key resources to HCA Florida Healthcare facilities. Learn more about preparedness efforts to ensure that community needs are met before, during and after a storm: https://bit.ly/4eFtD3g. Please visit each hospital's Facebook page or website for the latest status updates and information. #HCAFloridaHealthcare #HurricaneHelene

On National Research Administrator Day, HCA Florida Healthcare joins our larger HCA Healthcare network of care in celebrating the vital role administrators play in supporting our research teams each day. Across HCA Healthcare, clinical research has brought forth new medications, new ways of doing surgery, new medical devices, new ways to use existing treatments and new ways to improve the quality of life for our patients with acute or chronic illnesses. The assistance research administrators provide keeps our research teams on track and moving toward healthier tomorrows. Thank you, research administrators across HCA Healthcare, for your continued support and dedication. To learn more about clinical research at HCA Healthcare, visit https://bit.ly/3y5A1RS. #RaiseTheBar #ResearchAdministratorDay

At HCA Florida Healthcare, and our larger HCA Healthcare network we believe excellent people make excellence happen. Cynthia Fletcher-Bryant recently proved that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. She became a licensed practical nurse (LPN) at 65-years-old. From a young age, Cynthia dreamt of pursuing a healthcare career. Life had other plans and Cynthia explored other professions as a writer and with a grocery store chain. After the unexpected passing of Cynthia’s husband and the hospitalization of her brother, she witnessed firsthand the unwavering dedication of medical professionals, and it sparked a desire to chase her lifelong dream. With a strong passion for helping others, Cynthia joined HCA Florida Brandon Hospital in 2021 as a nurse extern and, at 65-years-old, became an LPN through Galen College of Nursing. As part of the HCA Healthcare family, Galen is dedicated to providing quality education, training, and career development opportunities for current and future nurses. Today, Cynthia serves our patients in the Brandon, Florida hospital’s medical-surgical unit. Her advice for others that may be considering changing careers later in life, “If it's something that’s in you…go do it!” Learn more about nursing education and training opportunities and hear from HCA Florida Healthcare nurses who are making their dreams come true—and changing the face of healthcare in communities across the Sunshine State: https://bit.ly/4eAx4Iu #HCAFloridaHealthcare #RaiseTheBar #CareLikeFamily

It's #NationalRehabilitationAwarenessWeek, and we’re sending a big thank you to our physiotherapists – this includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, rehab nurses, rehab physicians and other valued care team members! They all have an important role in improving our patients’ lives. ? #ImproveMoreLives #HCAHealthcare #RehabWeek2023

During National Surgical Technologist Week, HCA Florida Healthcare and our larger HCA Healthcare network are proud to celebrate our surgical technologists' hard work, precision, and dedication, who play a vital role in ensuring successful surgeries and patient safety. Your expertise and commitment make a world of difference every day. Thank you for all that you do! #HCAFloridaHealthcare #RaiseTheBar #CareLikeFamily ?? HCA Florida JFK Hospital