HCA Florida Healthcare

We are proud to announce that HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital has been recognized for excellence in coronary care. “We love taking care of our patients, and we’re even more ecstatic to get recognized for the care that we have been doing for years. It’s very personal to us,” said Star Roberts, Director of Cardiovascular Services for HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. “This is our home, this is our community, and most of the employees will tell you, this is our hospital, so we take care of people like they’re our family.” As one of the largest healthcare networks in the state, HCA Florida Healthcare offers advanced care to more than 8.6 million patients each year at 650+ locations. We thank all of our colleagues for their ongoing commitment to providing high-quality patient care and delivering consistently exceptional outcomes. Learn more about our hospitals' recognition from Healthgrades: https://bit.ly/3AExyiN. #HCAFloridaHealthcare #HealthierTomorrows #ClinicalExcellence

We proudly announce that the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the Rapid Response Team at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. The Beacon Award for Excellence — a significant milestone on the path to exceptional patient care and healthy work environments — recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards. "This accolade is a testament to the team's unwavering dedication, exceptional clinical skills and commitment to delivering our patients the highest quality of care. Their hard work and collaboration have set a remarkable standard in critical care excellence. Congratulations to each team member for this well-deserved recognition, which reflects their passion and professionalism in providing compassionate care daily," said Michelle Farris, chief nursing officer at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. Learn more about this prestigious award: https://bit.ly/3ZbhRJ3. #HCAFloridaHealthcare #RaiseTheBar

The HCA Healthcare Hope Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity that helps HCA Healthcare employees and their immediate families who are affected by financial hardship, today announced that The Frist Foundation has donated $1 million to support HCA Healthcare colleagues impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Hurricane Helene made landfall as a powerful category 4 hurricane on Thursday, September 26, leaving more than four million people without power and causing major damage as it traveled throughout the Southeast. Less than two weeks later, Hurricane Milton hit the west coast of Florida as a category 3 hurricane bringing powerful wind, rain and flooding throughout the state. Since then, more than 3,400 colleagues have turned to the Hope Fund for assistance, with more than $2.7 million in grants already distributed to those impacted.? “We are grateful for The Frist Foundation’s compassionate support of our colleagues in the wake of the recent hurricanes,” said Jen Berres, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at HCA Healthcare and chair of the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund. “The HCA Healthcare Hope Fund is proud to support HCA Healthcare colleagues when devastation strikes, and we are committed to helping our communities rebuild and recover.” To learn more about The Frist Foundation and how the Hope Fund supports colleagues impacted by unexpected crises, disasters and other challenging situations, visit https://bit.ly/40Pf75o. #OurHopeFund #HCACares

“When I hear the word ‘superwoman’ the first person that comes to my mind is Susan. Susan’s ability to maintain a positive attitude, while faced with adversity is nothing but amazing. Even during her treatment process, Susan never let her smile faulter, she continued to provide great patient care even on the bad days – she is the true definition of a fighter.” said Rayshonda Henry, practice manager at HCA Florida Healthcare. Susan Chiasson was diagnosed with breast cancer in the middle of her accelerated nursing program. Susan faced the challenge with courage, undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation while finishing her studies. Today, Susan is thriving and starting the HCA Healthcare Nurse Residency program at HCA Florida Capital Hospital, where she’s already inspired so many with her strength and dedication. Read Susan’s full story and be reminded of the importance of regular screenings for early detection: https://bit.ly/3UT7Rlk. #BreastCancerAwareness #HCAFloridaHealthcare #ImproveMoreLives

“Galen College of Nursing is a key partner in our commitment to expand access to high-quality nursing education to help meet the growing healthcare needs for the communities we serve,” said Dawn Beljin, chief nursing executive, HCA Healthcare North Florida Division. “We’re thrilled to open Galen’s new Orlando campus to connect aspiring nurses across the state and the country with meaningful, rewarding and high-demand careers in healthcare.” Designed with students in mind, the campus environment will reflect a high-quality educational approach and an expression of commitment to students and the community. Learn more about our support of healthcare education: https://lnkd.in/gV82wbXK. #HCAFloridaHealthcare #ImproveMoreLives #RaiseTheBar

We are honored to announce that HCA Healthcare has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year as a Best for Vets Employer by Military Times for our efforts to recruit, mentor and retain U.S. service members. HCA Healthcare has proudly hired more than 65,000 veterans, active-duty and reserve personnel and military spouses since 2012. Additionally, HCA Healthcare has been nationally recognized as a Military Friendly and Military Spouse Friendly employer by VIQTORY for the 14th consecutive year and this year earned the Gold distinction for the second year in a row. VIQTORY has also recognized HCA Healthcare in its Supplier Diversity Program and as a Military Friendly Brand and Military Friendly Company. “Our nation’s veterans bring incredible value to not only our workforce, but our culture as well,” said Sherri Neal Crowley, chief diversity officer at HCA Healthcare. “We are incredibly grateful to be recognized again this year for our efforts to provide a welcoming and supportive work environment for these noble individuals who have selflessly served our country.” As part of our commitment to supporting veterans, HCA Healthcare is donating to organizations who strive to support veterans: Armed Services YMCA National Headquarters, CreatiVets, The Honor Foundation and Operation Stand Down Tennessee. Learn more about HCA Healthcare’s long history of supporting veterans and their families through their transition to meaningful healthcare careers: https://bit.ly/40HVv33. #HCAVeterans #BestForVets

“Veterans bring a strong work ethic and diverse skill sets to our department, and their dedication to the team and our patients is remarkable,” says Veteran Sean DeLancey, the regional AVP of medical transport at HCA Florida Healthcare. On this Veterans Day, we join our HCA Healthcare family in honoring the contributions and commitment of those who selflessly served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Each veteran makes a positive impact in our communities through their service in and outside of the hospital. HCA Healthcare is proud to have thousands of military colleagues, having hired more than 60,000 veterans, active duty personnel and military spouses since 2012. Read more about how Sean's military background enhances patient care: https://bit.ly/3O4HnJW. #HCAVeterans #VeteransDay #HCAFloridaHealthcare

During Imaging Technologies Week, HCA Florida Healthcare is proud to recognize the vital work of our radiologic and imaging professionals. The weeklong celebration commemorates the discovery of the X-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in November of 1895. Today, the work of radiologic and other imaging technologists across our larger HCA Healthcare network helps to give clinicians a clear picture of what’s going on inside a patient’s body. We’re grateful for your compassion, dedication and the vital role you play in delivering safe, accurate care to our patients. Thank you for showing us the way. #ImproveMoreLives #HCAFloridaHealthcare

More than 3,500 pounds of prescription drugs are now in the hands of Florida law enforcement officials for safe disposal thanks to the success of this year's HCA Florida Healthcare Crush the Crisis Drug Take Back Day. On October 26, this initiative coincided with the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This annual event offers a secure way to dispose of unused or expired medications while raising awareness about the dangerous consequences of prescription drug misuse. The Crush the Crisis initiative is driven by our colleagues' commitment to raising awareness about the dangers of prescription drug addiction and the importance of proper disposal. Learn more about how we are striving to reduce opioid misuse and transform pain management: https://bit.ly/3NVaAa2

We're proud to be part of HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading network for delivering babies, with more than 212,000 babies born at our hospitals last year. As March of Dimes reports, 1 in 10 babies in the U.S. are born prematurely, arriving before 37 weeks of pregnancy. This #PrematurityAwarenessMonth, please join us in celebrating our tiniest patients and their dedicated caregivers at HCA Florida Healthcare. Discover more about our advanced NICU services: https://bit.ly/3YyJrhR #HealthierTomorrows #HCAFloridaHealthcare #CareLikeFamily