HCA Florida Memorial Hospital

Learning more about how HCA Healthcare invests in the future of nursing, Florida State House Representative Sam Garrison and Florida Senator Jennifer Bradley (both pictured checking on a Sim Lab manikin "patient") visited our HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement at UNF on Old Baymeadows Road, earlier in the week, to familiarize themselves with our state-of-the-art nurse training facility. HCA Florida Memorial Hospital's leadership was on hand including HCA Florida Memorial Hospital CEO Reed Hammond, Chief Financial Officer Drew Hartmann and Chief Nursing Officer David Threatt. The Center provides nursing students with an immersive learning environment that closely replicates real-world clinical settings with the use of AI-integrated mannequins, advanced medical equipment, and realistic patient care scenarios. Students gain hands-on experience in a variety of clinical situations in a safe and controlled environment. Both government officials were provided with a tour of the facility by HCA Sim Lab manager Marissa Goodson and Clinical Education Director Jennifer Jacobsen. HCA Florida Healthcare #raisethebar

21-year old Julia Weber is celebrating life after ECMO...a machine that saved her young life. Behind that ECMO device, cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Dale Mueller, who said that when she arrived at our ER with a severe asthma episode, she had the highest level of carbon dioxide in her system he had ever seen in his career. Julia defied the odds. This is her story of survival matched with an ECMO machine and a team of critical care experts that were ready to save her life during her time of need. For more information on our cardiovascular programs, please visit us at https://bit.ly/3MfGFbw #ECMO #ExtraCorporealMembraneOxygenation #criticalcare #pulmonology #asthma HCA Florida Healthcare

Leading the way in neurology, we welcome Dr. Daniel Groblewski and Dr. David Mendoza with HCA Florida Jacksonville Neurology, to our family of caregivers. The dedicated neurology team will provide care to patients experiencing signs and symptoms of conditions affecting the brain, spine and nerves like: • Epilepsy/seizures • Multiple sclerosis • Memory disorders • Parkinson’s disease • Stroke • Traumatic brain injuries Conveniently located in our Medical Office Building (3627 University Blvd. S.), Suite 255, call for an appointment at 904.396.4666.

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An important reminder for all in our community: Please don't delay or avoid seeking care if you are experiencing symptoms of a potentially serious illness or injury. Our emergency rooms are equipped and ready to treat patients in need of care. Know where to go when an emergency happens - we have ERs on University Blvd, S,, in Mandarin just south of San Jose Blvd., in Julington Creek on Fruit Cove on Doctors Village Dr, and on Atlantic Blvd. at Kernan Blvd. in front of HomeGoods: https://bit.ly/4fKyxO7 -Emergency rooms are here for you 24/7 -It’s a safe place to receive care that shouldn’t wait. -Our emergency rooms continue to be safe and available for all patients seeking medical attention for urgent health concerns. -If you are experiencing emergency symptoms of any kind, including chest pain, sudden dizziness, weakness or numbness in limbs, -it is both safe and necessary to seek medical attention at an emergency room. #TropicalstormDebby

Donald Amato has been in our hospital for over a month, coming to us for an orthopedic procedure that required him to stay non-weight bearing for a period of time. He is currently going through progressive orthopedic-rehab with Alissa and Max by his side - and today they helped him experience sunshine therapy. “Woooh! I’m so happy to see him outdoors,” said Donald’s wife Sue Amato. “It’s so refreshing for him. The care has been great and he even enjoys the food! Everyone has gone above and beyond.” For Donald, he says, “The people here (at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital) are fantastic. So caring to bring me out here. The respect shown to me as a patient is over and above kindness and thoughtfulness. Everything has just been fantastic.” Donald said that he enjoys the shade, so parking his wheelchair in a shady spot made for a perfect day for him and his wife Sue. Get better Donald…so you can walk outside to find your own shady spot soon! Please join us in wishing him a speedy recovery by showing Donald you care by liking this story. For all your orthopedic needs, HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is proud to have earned Healthgrades America's Best 100 Orthopedic Surgery hospitals for two years in a row. We are also the first hospital in Northeast Florida to earn the Joint Commissions Advanced Certification in total hip and total knee replacement in 2021. https://bit.ly/3SwAbbS <<Pictured with physical rehabilitation therapists Alissa and Max are Donald and his wife Sue who is seen leaning over her husband to kiss his forehead.>> #healthiertomorrows HCA Healthcare Brooks Rehabilitation

Across our broader network of hospitals, HCA Healthcare, more than 212,000 babies are delivered annually. We use data from these births to look for insights that will help improve prenatal, natal and postnatal care. In honor of #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we're sharing expert advice for new and expectant mothers! Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby, and keep an eye out for useful tips throughout the week. Please call us for your personal tour of our refurbished Labor and Delivery department: 904.702.6845 and for any questions about delivering your baby with us. #HealthierTomorrows #HCABabies

82-year old Arthur Sherman broke into tears when he saw nurse Rachel Alsobrook and her team on 2 Central singing happy birthday to him with balloons in tow. Arthur lost close family members all before their 81st birthday, so making it to 82 was a critical milestone. "Nobody cares like family like your staff does. They're all my Memorial Angels." Arthur came to us for chest and heart related pain and feared the worst...that he wouldn't make his 82nd birthday, so this was a real meaningful celebration, "The nurses here were so great - it's like being touched by medicine when the balloons came in." "Everyone was so compassionate. So kind. The attention to detail from everyone from the janitor, food folks, doctors and nurses was amazing. And, I loved that all the doctors huddled by me and spoke as a group to keep me and my wife Alice informed from treatment to medications." "When I leave hospital, I am going to retire from my welding fabrication business after 43 years! I'm going to treasure spending my time with my great, great grandkids and do some traveling." We wish you a speedy recovery and many more birthdays to come, Arthur. If you liked this story, please show us by liking it, so Arthur knows his angel wings are spread wide across our community! HCA Florida Healthcare #milestone #birthday

Kevin Drawdy lost 360+ pounds with the help of our bariatric center of excellence. He could not reach his shoe laces once, but today he can do that, touch the floor while standing, sit on the floor and play with his grandson...something he was unable to do before weight loss surgery. "There is no easy quick fix. You've got to put the work into changing your lifestyle. It's like I'm completely reprogrammed...eating healthier meals and enjoying life again," said Kevin. Watch his video to see for yourself what a lifechanging decision it was to choose weight loss surgery. Your journey can begin today. Call us at 904-702-6360 and join us for a free seminar to explore your options. @https://lnkd.in/g8Ycs9Wc