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12/20/2023 5:00:00 AM Member News

HCA Florida Healthcare Hospitals Nationally Recognized by Healthgrades for Specialty Care

HCA Florida Memorial and Orange Park Hospitals Recognized with 90 Clinical Achievements

 

Jacksonville, Florida – December 14, 2023 – HCA Florida Memorial and Orange Park Hospitals have achieved numerous accolades for clinical excellence, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor.

 

Among HCA Florida Memorial Hospital’s distinctions are 2024 Specialty Excellence Awards placing the hospital in the Top 10% of the nation for Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Critical Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Labor and Delivery; and 17 five-star ratings for services such as Cardiac Care, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosciences Treatment, Vascular Procedures, Gastrointestinal Surgeries, Critical Care, Labor and Delivery and Hysterectomy Surgery.

 

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital achieved 2024 Specialty Excellence Awards for Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, Vascular Surgery, Gastrointestinal Care, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Critical Care, Surgical Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Labor and Delivery; and 16 five-star ratings for a variety of Cardiac, Orthopedic, Neuroscience, Pulmonary, Vascular, Gastrointestinal, Critical Care, and Labor and Delivery services.

 

These achievements place both HCA Florida Healthcare facilities in the upper echelon of hospitals nationally for specialty care and reflect the organization’s commitment to consistently delivering the best care possible.

 

“We are honored to be recognized for our excellent specialty services. HCA Florida Healthcare prioritizes high quality care with every patient interaction, and we will continue to strive for excellence as we serve our community,” said Jeff Taylor, CEO of HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital.

 

“Both of our Jacksonville hospitals consistently deliver exceptional clinical outcomes for patients in our community and these accolades are the direct result of the hard work of our hundreds of physicians, nurses and clinicians. Their passion and dedication to excellence in service of their patients is unparalleled,” said Reed Hammond, CEO of HCA Florida Memorial Hospital. 

 

By focusing on what matters most, patient outcomes, Healthgrades ratings provide critical feedback for both patients and hospitals. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades gives consumers the information to find a hospital that excels in providing the care they need.

 

“Healthgrades congratulates HCA Florida Memorial and Orange Park Hospitals for being a national leader and demonstrating a deep commitment to providing high quality care to all patients,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Data Science at Healthgrades. “Your dedication, expertise, and tireless efforts have not only set you apart but have also positively impacted the lives of countless patients.”

 

Consumers can visit Healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how we rate and why hospital quality matters here.

 

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About HCA Florida Healthcare in Jacksonville

HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 500 affiliated sites of care. It is a collaborative network connecting approximately 11,000 physicians, 49 hospitals, over 50 urgent care centers and more than 350 physician practices and freestanding emergency rooms. In Jacksonville, HCA Florida Healthcare Memorial Hospital and HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital are part of this network of personalized care.  Both are full service, acute care, Level II trauma hospitals fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and both are ranked as one of the best hospitals in the country for heart, lung, and surgical care. For more information about services, facilities and physicians, please visit www.hcafloridahealthcare.com.

 

About Healthgrades

Healthgrades is dedicated to empowering stronger and more meaningful connections between patients and healthcare professionals. As the #1 platform for finding a doctor and as a leader in healthcare transparency, we help millions of consumers each month find and schedule appointments with their healthcare professional of choice and prepare for their appointments with best-in-class, treatment-focused content. Our health system, healthcare professional, and life sciences marketing solutions have been helping our partners reach and engage consumers who are on their way to the doctor for over 20 years.