FORT LAUDERDALE, FL March 20, 2024 – A steadfast commitment to fostering healthier communities is at the heart of HCA Healthcare's investment strategy. $1.8 billion in capital investments across South Florida will drive transformative changes to improve clinical outcomes and enhance patient care.

HCA Healthcare's commitment to investing in our communities over the last five years and to long-term development will progress our growth strategies to meet the growing needs of our expanding population. These capital funds will be distributed across 14 Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach County, and Treasure Coast hospitals. Upgraded equipment, investments in state-of-the-art technology, and building improvements contribute to innovative diagnostics, advanced patient treatments, and an enhanced experience.  

"HCA Healthcare recognizes South Florida's continued growth and is committed to investing in our facilities to meet those needs," said Charles Gressle, president of HCA East Florida Division. "As the nation's leading healthcare provider, we are investing in our facilities to ensure everyone has access to the care they need close to home." 

The population growth in Florida, a staggering 2% increase between 2021 and 2022, further underscores the need for such investments to meet the healthcare demands of the region. We are poised to usher in a new era of healthcare excellence through targeted initiatives focused on preventative care, streamlined processes, and state-of-the-art equipment. 

 

Capital investment allocation of costs

The investments are allocated among 14 hospitals, each receiving dedicated funds for infrastructure enhancements and innovative programs; we are laying the foundation for a more resilient and responsive healthcare system. Below is an overview highlighting select recently completed projects and ongoing initiatives.

 

Miami-Dade County

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital:

New patient tower: $62M

New Inpatient Rehabilitation unit: $39M

Emergency Services expansion:  $15M

Palms Lake Free-standing Emergency Room: $13M

 

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital:

East tower improvements: $24M

Emergency Services expansion:  $15M

Cutler Bay Free-standing Emergency Room: $12M

Building improvements: $11M

 

 

HCA Florida Mercy Hospital:

Women’s Services, Level III NICU and postpartum expansion: $45M

Surgical services expansion: $29M

OR expansion: $25M

Inpatient Rehab expansion: $15M

 

Broward County

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital:

Emergency Services expansion: $15M

General renovations and new equipment: $9M

Post-anesthesia care unit expansion: $2M

 

HCA Florida University: Broward County’s newest hospital was built in 2021 for $360M.

New Free-standing Emergency Room: $13M

New Cath lab $5M

Medical Office Building expansion $3M

 

HCA Florida Westside Hospital:

Plantation Free-standing Emergency Room: $14M

Building improvements and new equipment: $11M

 

HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital:

Cath lab expansion: $11M

Facility enhancements: $10M

 

Palm Beach County

HCA Florida JFK Hospital:

Surgical Services improvements: $60M

Cafeteria renovation: $42M

New Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit: $24M

 

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital:

Med/Surg refresh: $6M

Interventional Radiology Improvements: $5M

General Medical Education expansion: $2M

 

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital:

New patient tower: $78M

Surgical Services expansion: $17M

Emergency Services expansion: $15M

 

Treasure Coast

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital:

New tower:  $77M

New tower improvements: $38M

NICU expansion: $6M

 

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital:

Tower expansion: $72M

Parking lot expansion: $37M

New Medical Office Building: $36M

Stuart Free-standing Emergency Room: $13M

 

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital:

Facility improvements: $5M

 

HCA Florida Highland Hospital:

Building improvements: $11M

 

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