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HCA Florida Palm Lakes Emergency opens, expanding HCA Florida Aventura Hospital’s footprint

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital opened its first free-standing emergency room, providing the communities it serves a new option for fast, quality emergency care.

February 27, 2024

Aventura, FL – HCA Florida Aventura Hospital proudly announces the grand opening of its cutting-edge free-standing emergency room, HCA Florida Palm Lakes Emergency, located at the intersection of Red Road and 180 Street.

Breaking ground on May 11, 2023, this new facility is a testament to our commitment to providing 24/7 emergency care and advanced diagnostic technologies to the Palm Lakes community and its surrounding areas. The new free-standing emergency room is close to 11-thousand square feet.

David LeMonte, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are dedicated to raising the bar in healthcare. HCA Florida Palm Lakes Emergency, equipped with 11 exam rooms, a radiology suite, an onsite lab, and more, underscores our commitment to the well-being of our communities."

The facility's 11 exam rooms include multi-purpose spaces and specialized rooms for trauma, bariatric, pelvic, behavioral health, and isolation cases. This strategic design ensures that our expert healthcare teams are ready to address various emergencies.

Before its opening, we welcomed our EMS partners serving Palm Lakes and neighboring communities for an exclusive tour, fostering collaboration and understanding of the facility's capabilities. Carolyn Hunter, Chief Operating Officer of HCA Florida Aventura Hospital stated, "Together with our EMS partners, our communities can count on us to be there for them when the unexpected happens."

As a Fortune PINC AI recognized 100 Top Hospital, HCA Florida Aventura Hospital remains committed to providing exceptional care. Carolyn Hunter, went on to say, " We look forward to sharing more updates on our free-standing emergency room happenings and our plans to open a second access point in North Miami Beach.”

Published:
February 27, 2024
Location:
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital