HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital

Once again, our incredible Rehabilitation Team has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers for 2024! This is our team's FOURTH year in a row being recognized. Newsweek Magazine’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2024 highlights the nation's top rehabilitation facilities based on quality of care, service, follow-up, accommodation and amenities relative to in-state competition. The online survey was sent to thousands of physicians, therapists, and staff working in rehabilitation facilities who were invited to rate the facilities on this quality criteria. Additionally, experts from all over the U.S. were able to participate in the survey on https://bit.ly/3Trt05d. We are honored Newsweek has recognized, on a national level, our efforts and commitment to our patients. Most importantly, we are grateful to the dedicated Rehab Team members who work tirelessly to help our patients reclaim their lives!

Yesterday, Dr. Bob Shaver, Chief Medical Officer, accepted two awards on behalf of HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital at My Sanford Magazine’s 8th Annual Best of Sanford Readers’ Choice Awards Gala Ceremony. The hospital was honored to receive Industry of the Year 2024 and Best Medical Facility!

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. Strokes are a leading cause of death and disability, and HCA Florida Healthcare wants you to know how to prevent, treat and beat this deadly health condition. Dr. Ajeet Sodhi, a board-certified neurologist at HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, shares how to recognize the signs of stroke and the importance of immediate response. Link: https://bit.ly/3XfO93q WFTV #CareConnect

Orlando is one of the fastest growing regions in the state and the nation. Along with that population growth, the need for healthcare is increasing too. Cullen Brown, CEO of HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital, talks about how they’ve expanded access to care to meet the growing needs of our community. Link: https://bit.ly/4g4yBbC WKMG News 6 #HealthCARES

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Oviedo Medical Center and HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, as part of HCA Florida Healthcare, recently presented the first $20,000 of a three-year, $60,000 grant to the Foundation for Seminole County Schools to expand healthcare career opportunities for students. The grant will support a new Allied Health Professional Employment Gateway program at the district’s Academy of Healthcare Careers at Seminole High School. This project provides specific support to reduce barriers for program participation, such as funding for transportation to internships and licensure exams for students, so they can quickly attain job-ready professional health certifications including Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant and Patient Care Technician. The grant is provided by the HCA Healthcare Foundation, which, through its Healthier Tomorrow Fund, is donating $1 million over the next three years to the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (Consortium) to help fund its Career Pathways to a Healthier Florida program, which aims to help create and expand healthcare career pathways for underserved high school students across the state. To read the full press release, visit https://bit.ly/3AvpbFw

The Central Florida area is playing a key role in the evolution of healthcare, both now and in the future. HCA Florida Healthcare is partnering on this effort with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. UCF Lake Nona Hospital CEO Wendy Brandon explains how this partnership benefits our patients and the healthcare industry. Link: https://bit.ly/3WOFPaK WKMG News 6 #HealthCARES

Central Florida continues to be one of the fastest-growing areas in the state, and also the nation. One result is an increase in healthcare options to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population. David Shimp, the chief executive officer of HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, discusses how HCA Florida Healthcare is expanding access to health services across our area. Link: https://bit.ly/3yMi9M3 WFTV #CareConnect

You may have heard about the growing need for healthcare workers, around the nation and in Central Florida. John Gerhold, CEO of HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital in Seminole County, talks about what HCA Florida Healthcare is doing to combat this shortage. Link: https://bit.ly/3SARVD9 WKMG News 6 #HealthCARES

Health emergencies can happen any time, to any one of us. As Central Florida’s population grows, so too are the number of locations where you can get emergency help in a hurry. Dr. Jonathan Ortiz is a medical director for several of HCA Florida Healthcare’s freestanding emergency departments in the Orlando area, and he describes the importance of convenient and comprehensive emergency care. Link: https://bit.ly/3WqE2Zk WFTV #CareConnect