HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital demonstrates commitment to community through volunteering and giving in 2024

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is proud to announce the remarkable impact it had on the Charlotte County community in 2024 through the dedicated volunteer efforts of its caregivers, strategic partnerships, and generous donations.

"We’re proud of the impact we’ve had in our local communities and our approach to healthcare will always extend beyond the walls of the hospital,” said Michael Ehrat, chief executive officer of HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. “Our caregiver volunteer efforts and hospital partnerships demonstrate our commitment and dedication to those we serve."

Colleague Volunteering: In 2024, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital colleagues collectively contributed over 1,500 hours of volunteer service to various community initiatives spanning a spectrum of healthcare outreach, social services, and educational programs. Their commitment to giving back demonstrates the hospital's culture of extending care beyond the clinical setting and fostering a sense of community wellbeing. The top charities reached were:

• Boys & Girls Clubs Charlotte County
• United Way Charlotte County
• Sacred Heart
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Southwest Florida
• Habitat for Humanity

Hospital Partnerships: As part of the hospital’s ongoing commitment to the community, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital has forged meaningful partnerships and made substantial contributions to local charities, enhancing the collective ability to address diverse healthcare needs. These partnerships focused specifically on increasing opportunity and access to healthcare careers, advocating and promoting heart health for all communities and championing positive mental wellness. Charity partners included:

• Charlotte County Public Schools
• Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
• Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies
• American Heart Association, Charlotte County
• Habitat for Humanity
• Charlotte Behavioral Healthcare
• United Way Charlotte County
• Virginia B. Andes Community Clinic
• Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
• North Port Chamber of Commerce
• Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce
• All Faiths Food Bank
• Suncoast Blood Centers
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Suncoast

For more information on HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital’s partnerships and volunteer efforts, visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.