From HCA Florida
In Summary:
HCA Florida Healthcare is expanding emergency services in western Orange County with the construction of HCA Florida Wekiva Emergency in Apopka. The nearly 11,000-square-foot facility will be staffed 24/7 by board-certified emergency physicians and nurses and will provide a full range of emergency and diagnostic services. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 9 am on February 27.
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HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning to commemorate the construction of HCA Florida Wekiva Emergency, a new $15 million emergency care facility in western Orange County.
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The nearly 11,000-square-foot freestanding emergency room, located at 2757 West Orange Blossom Trail, is expected to open to patients this spring as part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s continued expansion across the state.
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, community leaders, and HCA Florida Healthcare executives are scheduled to attend the ceremony, which begins at 9 am on February 27.
According to HCA Florida Healthcare, the new facility will provide a full range of emergency medical services for both children and adults. The emergency room will be staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by board-certified emergency medicine physicians and nurses — operating similarly to a hospital-based emergency department.
Physicians and medical staff will treat a range of general and specific conditions, including infections, chest pain, and broken bones. Several diagnostic services will also be available on-site.
The addition of HCA Florida Wekiva Emergency expands emergency healthcare access in Apopka and surrounding communities, offering residents a local option for urgent medical care without traveling to a traditional hospital campus.
HCA Florida Healthcare, part of HCA Healthcare, operates more than 650 affiliated sites of care statewide, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. In 2024, the network reported more than 12 million patient encounters and provided over $1 billion in uncompensated care across Florida.
Key Points:
- HCA Florida Wekiva Emergency is a $15 million, 11,000-square-foot freestanding ER in Apopka.
- The facility is located at 2757 West Orange Blossom Trail.
- A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on February 27 at 9 a.m.
- The emergency room will operate 24/7, staffed by board-certified physicians and nurses.
- The facility is part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s continued statewide expansion.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. As one of the state’s leading healthcare networks, HCA Florida Healthcare’s 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues work together to deliver equitable, evidence-based, collaborative care through more than 12 million patient encounters annually. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. In 2024, the network provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.7 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly trained specialists, including the state’s most comprehensive cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is a leader in training future healthcare professionals, offering 151 Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at 27 different hospitals with more than 2,400 residents. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
