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We are thrilled to announce that HCA Florida Citrus Hospital has received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program. “Achieving accreditation from the Commission on Cancer reflects the dedication and expertise of our entire medical team,” said general surgeon Dr. Torr Carmain. “This milestone ensures that our cancer patients receive the highest standard of care, from the latest treatment options to a full spectrum of support services, all designed to guide them through their recovery journey.” CoC accreditation is granted to institutions committed to providing high-quality cancer care by demonstrating compliance with the CoC standards. Each cancer program must undergo a rigorous evaluation and review of its performance and compliance with the CoC standards. 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. #HCAFloridaHealthcare #HealthierTomorrows #RaiseTheBar

The lifesaving care of a Good Samaritan and emergency response team made all the difference when Drew Overlee went into cardiac arrest while on a run a few days before Christmas and his 64th birthday. He dropped to the ground near a business on Bloomingdale Avenue in Valrico, Florida. “In the event of a heart attack, rapid response and CPR training to the emergency is critical to saving lives. After hearing this story, it reinforces the importance of CPR training in our community so everyone can be prepared in a cardiac emergency,” said Brandy Provencher, Director of Cardiovascular Services at Brandon Hospital. On May 24, 2024, Drew met his good Samaritan for the first time and reunited with his caregivers outside the ambulance entry at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. We’re grateful for the lifesaving care and compassion our community and colleagues show in delivering safe, accurate care to our patients. #HCAFloridaHealthcare #CareLikeFamily #WeShowUp®

HCA Healthcare colleagues continually inspire us through their unwavering dedication and remarkable resilience. Today, we’re thrilled to congratulate Amber Jones, emergency nurse at HCA Florida Healthcare on joining our team of more than 99,000 compassionate nurses across HCA Healthcare. In 2016, Amber was involved in a life-altering car accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. The Florida mother of six didn’t let this diminish her dream of pursing nursing. Following her accident, this passion for nursing grew and she enrolled at Galen College of Nursing, a part of HCA Healthcare and one of America’s leading educators of nurses. Amber made a lasting impact by becoming the first paraplegic student to graduate from Galen College of Nursing in Florida. Her achievement is a testament to her determination and the power of the inclusive learning environment available at Galen. Through adaptive resources and supportive faculty, Galen helped Amber find ways to meet the demands of her clinical training, allowing her to build confidence and competence. “I am just very blessed and very thankful to be able to have the opportunity to practice my skills,” Amber explained. “Anything is possible. You just have to put in the work.” Amber embodies the power of perseverance and the belief that dreams are attainable, no matter the obstacles. “Despite whatever happens to you, it’s possible to be something still and follow your dreams.” Please join us in celebrating Amber’s accomplishments and wishing her well in her nursing career! Learn more about Amber’s journey: https://bit.ly/4g1JR7Y. #HCANursing #UnlockPossibilities #GalenCollegeofNursing

The holidays can be a lonely time for patients in the hospital. But our nurses are there, day after day, caring for (and treating) our patients like family. As we approach the end of the year and the season of thankfulness, we are moved by our patients who remain thankful for the work we do and the way we cared for them like family. We captured those words on video. The impact that our caregivers make by demonstrating compassion and working together to heal and improve lives is unparalleled. Thank you for being their heroes, and ours. #HCAFloridaHealthcare #PositiveImpact #CareLikeFamily

This Giving Tuesday, HCA Florida Healthcare is proud to highlight our ongoing commitment to supporting local organizations that make a difference. HCA Florida Putnam Hospital donated $10,000 to Epic-Cure, Inc., a vital food bank serving the Palatka community, to assist with their urgent need to relocate. Leaders from HCA Florida Putnam Hospital joined Epic-Cure co-founder and Executive Director Sunny Mulford for a special check presentation. This donation reflects our mission to foster healthier, more resilient communities across Florida. “Epic-Cure’s food bank and pantry represent hope and dignity as well as nutritious meals for families facing tough times,” said HCA Florida Putnam Hospital CEO Landon Smith. “I am grateful HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is able to help keep this organization and its important work in Palatka.” Our collective efforts to care for our neighbors extend beyond the hospital walls. Learn more about how we are working with community organizations to build a healthier tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3B121aV

We are excited to announce a three-year partnership aimed at expanding healthcare career pathways for economically disadvantaged high school students across the state. The Crystal River High School Academy of Health Careers received a $60,000 grant from the HCA Healthcare Foundation. The Career Pathways to a Healthier Florida program grant is funded through the Healthier Tomorrow Fund, a community impact fund that addresses high-priority community needs and health equity. Since its launch in 2021, the fund has committed more than $20 million in communities where HCA Healthcare has a presence and made grants to 90 nonprofit organizations. To learn more about our commitment to healthcare education, visit: https://bit.ly/3OwIulz

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Here at HCA Florida Healthcare and across our larger HCA Healthcare are network, we're especially grateful for our dedicated healthcare heroes, our patients and the communities we serve. Leave us a comment to share why you're #Thankful. #CareLikeFamily

"These doctors are what you would call miracle workers," said Nydia, a trauma patient survivor. Her daughter, Jessica, added, "I turned 48 today. I am celebrating my 48th birthday because of the miracle that happened at HCA Florida Healthcare, and I can't express how grateful I am for it.” HCA Florida Osceola Hospital held a reunion for trauma patients and the doctors, nurses, and other team members who cared for them. HCA Florida Healthcare operates the largest ER network in the state, serving over 2.8 million patients per year at more than 110 emergency rooms statewide. We appreciate the lifesaving care and compassion our colleagues provide in delivering safe and accurate care to our patients each day. #HCACares #CareLikeFamily #WeShowUp®

As Floridians rebuild from Hurricanes #Helene and #Milton, we are reminded of the strength and resilience of the communities we serve. HCA Florida Healthcare is deeply thankful for the opportunity to support our neighbors during this time of recovery. In early November, we announced a $750,000 contribution to organizations committed to helping those impacted across Florida. This gift provides $250,000 to United Way of Florida, $250,000 to Volunteer Florida Disaster Fund, and a $250,000 special match for gifts made by HCA Healthcare colleagues to United Way of Florida, the American Red Cross and the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund—the company’s colleague-run, colleague HCA Healthcare Hope Fund—the company’s colleague-run, colleague-supported 501(c)3 charity benefiting its colleagues and their immediate families affected by financial hardship. Our larger network of care HCA Healthcare employs more than 79,000 colleagues across Florida. Many of these employees are among those directly impacted by the storms. Learn more about HCA Healthcare’s hurricane response and relief efforts to support patients, colleagues and communities: https://bit.ly/3V6cHvF. #HCACares #CareLikeFamily #WeShowUp®