HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

10/10/2025

We are committed to making our communities safer and healthier. In an effort to raise awareness of the dangers of prescription drug misuse and importance of safe disposal, we’re joining HCA Healthcare hospitals across the nation for our seventh annual Crush the Crisis Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The event, which coincides with the DEAHQ’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, offers the community an opportunity to safely and anonymously dispose of medications that may be unused from previous procedures or other medical visits.

In 2024, HCA Healthcare joined local law enforcement at 125 collection sites to collect and properly dispose of more than 21,000 pounds of unused or expired medications – the equivalent of an estimated 14.5 million doses.

Positively impacting our community takes teamwork. Help us on Saturday, October 25, 2025, by safely and anonymously dropping off your medications at HCA Florida Gainesville Emergency located at 4094 SW 41st Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608 from 10am-2pm. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46XRusQ.

10/10/2025

2ND ANNUAL PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS BUTTERFLY RELEASE CEREMONY- Wednesday, October 15 at 10am
Please join us for our 2nd annual butterfly release ceremony on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. We hope this event is a chance for families who have faced unthinkable challenges and struggled with unimaginable loss to honor their little ones. The ceremony will take place next Wednesday, October 15th at 10am at our Duck Pond on the NFH campus and all are invited to attend. Free parking, shuttle service and refreshments will be available.

Watch this video of last year's event to get a preview of what to expect at this incredibly touching and heartfelt event.

09/10/2025

At HCA Florida Healthcare, we exist to provide others with healthier tomorrows. That's why we're expanding access to high-quality healthcare for thousands in the north central Florida community by building the new 90-bed HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital. This new state-of-the-art facility, scheduled to open in spring 2026, features 60 medical surgical beds, a 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, along with surgical, imaging and emergency services. When it opens next spring, HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital will be the first full-service, acute care hospital added to the Gainesville area in 50 years.

Watch this video to get a construction progress update from HCA Florida North Florida Hospital's Chief Operating Officer Mark Amox.

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07/10/2025

Join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025, as we host our annual “Crush the Crisis” Prescription Drug Take Back Day event.

We’re joining the Gainesville Police Department and HCA Healthcare hospitals across the nation to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and the importance of the safe disposal of unused or expired medications.

Community members are invited to safely and anonymously drop off medications at HCA Florida Gainesville Emergency from 10am-2pm.

Learn how you can help : https://bit.ly/46Gsojt.

06/10/2025

FREE VIRTUAL CLASS- Cancer and Genetics - Learn More About Your Cancer Risk
As part of our cancer education survivorship series, and in honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join us for a free virtual class on the role genetics plays in cancer. Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner Danielle Rogers will give an in-depth, free virtual class on cancer and genetics and how affordable genetic testing can help medical teams detect cancer earlier and improve survival rates for many.

Registration for this free virtual class is required. Register here: https://bit.ly/436MkJP

03/10/2025

HCA Florida Healthcare and the construction team of Charles Perry Partners, Inc. recently installed a new state-of-the-art MRI imaging system for the 90-bed HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital project. An MRI creates images of organs and tissues inside the body. HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital is located off of Archer Road near I-75. The hospital is scheduled to open to the north central Florida community in spring 2026. When it opens, it will be the first new hospital in Gainesville in 50 years!

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03/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and HCA Florida North Florida Hospital's Breast Care Center is hosting several special events this month to encourage women to get their yearly mammogram screenings. Early detection saves lives!

🩷Mammogram Happy Hour- Every Tuesday from 5-7 p.m., please make an appointment for this event by calling 352.333.5415, option 3

🩷Walk In Wednesday Mammograms- No appointment needed, every Wednesday at the HCA Florida North Florida Hospital Breast Cancer Center located at 6440 W Newberry Road, Suite 202, Gainesville, FL 32605.

Schedule your mammogram today by calling 352.333.5415, option 3. Visit our website to learn more about our breast care services: https://bit.ly/46KmduN

03/10/2025

ALWAYS OPEN- HCA FLORIDA MILLHOPPER EMERGENCY 🩺 🚑
When life doesn’t go as planned, you need 24/7/365 emergency care you can trust. HCA Florida Millhopper Emergency is there for you and your entire family, adults and children. We are a part of the HCA Florida Healthcare family, Florida’s largest ER network.

Our board-certified physicians and highly-trained nurses diagnose and treat all emergency conditions, including: chest pain, stroke, stomach or abdominal pain, injuries, such as fractures and lacerations, and upper respiratory infections.

HCA Florida Millhopper Emergency is located at the corner of Millhopper Road and 43rd Street. Visit https://bit.ly/4nAH1e4 to learn more.

01/10/2025

Today marks the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our operating room team is showing up in a big way to promote yearly screenings for women 45 and older, and to fundraise for breast cancer research. Meet our American Cancer Society Men Wear Pink ambassador for 2025: Angelo Podes, the director of surgical services at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. He and his team will be wearing pink in the operating room in October to support this cause. Angelo's "why" for his Men Wear Pink campaign is his family member, Deana, who lost her battle with breast cancer at 57 years of age. He hopes that by telling her story that he can inspire others to help the American Cancer Society find a cure. To support Angelo's Men Wear Pink campaign, visit his fundraising page here: https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR/RMWP/MWPCY25SER?px=60659414&pg=personal&fr_id=110999

Most of all, Angelo and the operating room team encourages every woman in our community of screening age to schedule their mammogram as soon as possible. Early detection can save lives. Don't wait! Schedule your mammogram today.

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital's Breast Care Center invites the community to take advantage of our same day, walk in mammograms every Wednesday. We are also hosting Mammogram Happy Hours from 5-7pm every Tuesday. Call the Breast Care Center at 352.333.5415, option 3 for any questions about how to get a mammogram in October.

30/09/2025

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and the Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy (TCT) Program at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is proud to announce the successful completion of its first autologous stem cell transplant. This procedure uses the patient’s own stem cells, giving patients with certain types of blood cancers new hope for cure. The first autologous transplant patient has since been discharged from the hospital and tests have confirmed within 30 days of the procedure, new blood-forming cells are growing and making healthy blood cells.

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital’s TCT program is part of the HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network. The Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital launched in November 2024, and this milestone demonstrates the TCT team’s commitment to providing advanced blood cancer care to the north central Florida community.

‌In the blood cancer universe, a patient's transplant day is often referred to as their new birthday! It's a day where they receive a life-saving treatment that will change their life. Our TCT team threw our first transplant patient Jayme a huge birthday celebration, complete with cake, balloons and well wishes for a smooth recovery!

Learn more about our blood cancer services by visiting our website: https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/north-florida-hospital/specialties/oncology/blood-cancer

30/09/2025

2ND ANNUAL PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS BUTTERFLY RELEASE CEREMONY- Wednesday, October 15 at 10am
Please join us for our 2nd annual butterfly release ceremony on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. We hope this event is a chance for families who have faced unthinkable challenges and struggled with unimaginable loss to honor their little ones. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, October 15th at 10am at our Duck Pond on the NFH campus and all are invited to attend. Free parking, shuttle service and refreshments will be available.

29/09/2025

FREE VIRTUAL CLASS- Cancer and Genetics - Learn More About Your Cancer Risk
As part of our cancer education survivorship series, and in honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join us for a free virtual class on the role genetics plays in cancer. Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner Danielle Rogers will give an in-depth, free virtual class on cancer and genetics and how affordable genetic testing can help medical teams detect cancer earlier and improve survival rates for many.

Registration for this free virtual class is required. Register here: https://bit.ly/48Cq8Ld

26/09/2025

Fever and vomiting are common in kids, but sometimes these symptoms may signal something more serious. Occasional upset stomachs usually aren’t emergencies, but warning signs like repetitive vomiting, bloody stool, or extreme sleepiness should never be ignored.

Learn more about when to seek pediatric emergency care: https://bit.ly/46G5LKq

Seek immediate care if your child:
-Is under 3 months with a fever of 100.4°F or higher
-Has a fever over 102.2°F (over 3 months)
-Shows signs of dehydration (no tears, dry diapers, sunken eyes)
-Has black or bloody vomit or stool
-Is inconsolable, excessively sleepy, or lethargic

Need guidance? Our experienced, licensed nurses are available for free 24/7 to assist you — no judgment, just support. Call HCA Florida Healthcare’s Consult-A-Nurse® line at 844-70-NURSE.

26/09/2025

25/09/2025

At HCA Florida Healthcare, we provide advanced heart failure care, from diagnosis and treatment to transplant services, guided by innovative therapies and compassionate, personalized care plans.

Using the latest technology, our teams support patients every step of the way, helping more people live longer, fuller lives. And now, with expanded services and specialists across Florida, accessing care in is easier than ever.

With more than 115,000 cardiovascular procedures performed annually, HCA Florida Healthcare offers unmatched experience and expertise. Call 833-544-5031 to connect with a cardiologist or visit our website to schedule an appointment: https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/physicians/specialty/cardiovascular-disease.

24/09/2025

Whether you're recovering from surgery, traveling long distances or pursuing athletic goals, may give you a leg up on your health. These snug socks boost circulation by gently pushing blood up your legs, helping to reduce swelling and prevent blood clots.

Find out more about the benefits of compression socks: https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/healthy-living/blog/when-to-wear-compression-socks?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sf278631337&utm_campaign=orthopedics&sf278631337=1.

23/09/2025

As part of HCA Healthcare, we’re proud to share that the HCA Healthcare Foundation will continue their collaboration with the American Heart Association on their Getting to the Heart of Stroke™ initiative through $3.9 million in funding and support. Together, the American Heart Association, HCA Healthcare and the HCA Healthcare Foundation are working to foster cardiovascular health, prevent stroke and improve patient outcomes by increasing cardiology and neurology collaboration, deploying evidence-based education and interventions, and identifying and minimizing health disparities.

🤝 With support from the HCA Healthcare Foundation, Getting to the Heart of Stroke™ has reached over 200 million individuals with evidence-informed education on AFib and stroke risk, while expanding outreach to more than 160 community organizations, including clinics, schools, food pantries and libraries, and implementing intervention programs focused on controlling blood pressure, improving nutrition security and maternal health.

🏥 Through enhanced coordination between neurologists and cardiologists, leading to improved in-hospital diagnostic testing and cardiac monitoring, ten of HCA Healthcare’s comprehensive stroke centers participating in Getting to the Heart of Stroke™ have improved stroke cause identification by 33%, and the continued partnership will enable these quality improvement efforts at our 43 comprehensive stroke centers.

➡️ Learn more about HCA Healthcare’s deepened collaboration with American Heart Association and the impact of the Getting to the Heart of Stroke™ initiative: https://bit.ly/46zeb6j.

22/09/2025

There's a good chance that you either have arthritis or know someone who does — it affects nearly 25% of all U.S. adults, according to the CDC.

While arthritis may not be preventable, Dr. Tahir Chaudhri, an orthopedic surgeon at HCA Florida Healthcare, shares the types of arthritis and how you can help keep your joints healthy.

If you're struggling with arthritis or other joint or muscle pain, don't hesitate to ask for help. Our experienced, licensed nurses are available 24/7 — free of charge — to guide you on the next steps for care.

Call HCA Florida Healthcare's Consult-A-Nurse® line at 844-70-NURSE (844-706-8773).

20/09/2025

is a life-threatening condition where the body’s response to infection can damage vital organs.

Dr. Sydney Hester is an infectious diseases physician with our integrated system of care, HCA Healthcare. Watch as Dr. Hester shares more about sepsis, including signs and symptoms.

Across HCA Healthcare, we deliver safe, high-quality care using our Sepsis Prediction and Optimization of Therapy (SPOT) tool. This algorithm-driven technology helps caregivers detect sepsis quickly and accelerate treatment, leading to positive health outcomes for thousands of patients each year.

19/09/2025

High blood pressure is often referred to as the silent killer, but it can sometimes send clear warning signs that should never be ignored. Not every elevated reading indicates an emergency, but symptoms such as chest pain, vision changes, or severe headaches may signal the need for urgent care.

Learn about the red flags and when to seek emergency care by reading our blog: https://bit.ly/46uO6FA.

If your blood pressure reaches 180/120 mmHg or higher, seek emergency care immediately, especially if you experience any of these symptoms.

Need guidance? Our experienced, licensed nurses are available for free 24/7 to assist you — no judgment, just support. Call HCA Florida Healthcare's Consult-A-Nurse® line at 844-70-NURSE.

18/09/2025

11/09/2025

Today, and every day, we honor and remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Our hearts are with the families, survivors and all who were forever changed by that day. Together with our HCA Healthcare family, we reflect on the courage of our first responders and everyday citizens who acted with extraordinary bravery. We will never forget.

10/09/2025

Tomorrow marks 24 years since 9/11 — a day our nation will never forget. For Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, a physician at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, the memories are deeply personal.

On that morning, she was an emergency room doctor in Queens, New York. Her husband, an NYPD officer, kissed her goodbye and said, “I don’t know if I’ll see you again,” before heading into the city as the second plane hit.

Thankfully, he made it home safely. In the days that followed, Dr. Reynolds did what she still does today — cared for patients with compassion, comforted grieving families and stood strong in the face of unimaginable loss.

This Sept. 11, Dr. Reynolds and her husband will return to New York to honor the officers in his unit who never came home.

Her story is one of courage, compassion and resilience. Watch the full feature from FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay: https://bit.ly/4mXnlAL

09/09/2025

Patient safety remains a top priority at HCA Florida Healthcare and across HCA Healthcare’s integrated network of care. As a part of this commitment, HCA Healthcare established our own Patient Safety Organization (PSO) in 2014 to build systems, refine processes and enhance safety.

In our ongoing efforts to improve safe patient care, our PSO regularly refines processes and implements new safety measures. Our dedicated care teams work together each day to foster a safe environment for both our patients and our colleagues. Earlier this year, 49 HCA Healthcare hospitals were recognized on the 2025 Healthgrades America’s 250 Best Hospitals list for being within the top 5% of hospitals in the country for clinical excellence.

Learn more about how we protect our patients across HCA Healthcare’s 191 hospitals and approximately 2,400 ambulatory sites of care: https://bit.ly/3JTeQIl.