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- November 07, 2024Englewood HospitalOn Veterans Day, a day of remembrance and reflection, the hospital will honor those healthcare colleagues who have served in the armed forces to preserve our freedom. Captain Mark Benedict is a security officer who served in the United States Marine Corps. In his role, Benedict is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Healthcare workers partner with local law enforcement to "Crush the Crisis" keyboard_arrow_right
November 06, 2024Englewood HospitalApproximately 453 pounds, equivalent to 310,000+ doses, of unwanted, unused, and expired prescription medications are now in the hands of North Port law enforcement officials for safe disposal. HCA Florida Englewood Hospital colleagues partnered with North Port police officers to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and provide an environmentally safe alternative to drug disposal in landfills or sewer systems.Kelly Lindsay joins HCA Florida Englewood Hospital as Chief Executive Officer keyboard_arrow_right
October 31, 2024Englewood HospitalKelly Lindsay, a leader with an 18-year track record of outstanding leadership joins HCA Florida Englewood Hospital as Chief Executive Officer.Nurse shares her breast cancer journey after routine screening keyboard_arrow_right
October 25, 2024Englewood HospitalA nurse's life changed when she went to her annual screening mammogram. Her provider ordered additional screenings, revealing three breast lumps. She was diagnosed with left breast cancer, stage 2. After 8 weeks of chemo and 16 radiation treatments, Kristin was cancer-free and is now fully recovered.The "Crush the Crisis" prescription drug take-back day is October 26. keyboard_arrow_right
October 17, 2024Englewood Hospital"Crush the Crisis" prescription drug take-back day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the HCA Florida Wellen Park Medical Office. The office is at 12169 Mercado Drive, in North Port, next to Publix in the West Villages Shopping Center. It offers offers the community an opportunity to dispose of medications safely and anonymously before they fall into the wrong hands.- October 14, 2024Englewood HospitalTwenty-four hours after the storm, Human Resources and Supply Chain teams mobilized to set up an on-site fuel station, mini-mart, ice truck and other resources to support the hospital's colleagues. Over two days, HCA Healthcare distributed more than 2,800 gallons of fuel, food, cleaning supplies, baby formula, ice and other supplies to 190 colleagues and their families.
- October 11, 2024Englewood HospitalHCA Florida Englewood Hospital reopened hospital and emergency room operations on Thursday, October 11, 2024. The hospital is prepared to treat patients needing care for everything from post-storm and recovery illnesses and injuries to major emergency and acute care needs.
HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals prepare for Hurricane Milton keyboard_arrow_right
October 08, 2024HCA Florida Englewood HospitalInformation on HCA Florida's Hurricane Milton preparations.HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals prepare for Hurricane Milton keyboard_arrow_right
October 08, 2024HCA Florida Englewood HospitalHCA Florida Healthcare hospitals are actively taking precautions to ensure readiness for Hurricane Milton.- October 07, 2024Englewood HospitalIn preparation for Hurricane Milton, HCA Florida Englewood Hospital has initiated the planned transfer of patients to other facilities in the area. Patients are being safely transferred to facilities that can best provide the care they require in more stable surroundings.