April 29, 2026 — HCA Florida Westside Hospital celebrated the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of its new Neurointerventional Suite last week, marking a significant investment in advanced care for the community. The state-of-the-art suite enhances the hospital’s ability to deliver minimally invasive procedures and further strengthens its comprehensive neurology and cardiology services.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together hospital leadership, physicians, community partners, and local stakeholders, including City of Plantation Mayor Nick Sortal and Councilmember Jennifer Andreu, who shared remarks recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality, advanced care close to home.
Equipped with leading-edge technology, the Neurointerventional Suite supports timely diagnosis and treatment, improving access to specialized care when it matters most. This addition reinforces HCA Florida Westside Hospital’s role as a trusted healthcare provider in Broward County.
What This Means for the Community:
- Expanded access to advanced care: More specialized services available locally
- Minimally invasive treatment options: Supporting quicker recovery times
- Stronger neurology and cardiology programs: Enhanced capabilities across key service lines
- Improved coordination of care: Seamless collaboration across clinical teams
“This new Neurointerventional Suite reflects our ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our community,” said Drew Tyrer, Chief Executive Officer at HCA Florida Westside Hospital.
About HCA Florida Westside Hospital
Our healthcare facility has been serving the healthcare needs of people from Broward County, South Florida and around the world for 50 years. As a 24/7 comprehensive healthcare facility, our 250-bed hospital offers a full range of medical services, including emergency care, Comprehensive Stroke Center, orthopedics, cardiology, surgery and oncology. Our hospital is committed to offering advanced healthcare services with a compassionate, patient-focused approach in the Broward community.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is one of Florida’s leading healthcare networks. Its 11,200 physicians and 80,000 colleagues work together to deliver evidence-based, collaborative care through nearly 12.8 million patient encounters annually. With more than 670 connected care sites—including hospitals, physician practices, urgent care centers and freestanding emergency rooms—across the state, HCA Florida Healthcare helps expand access to the specialized care patients need. HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals are annually recognized for excellence in patient experience and clinical outcomes, including three facilities ranked in the top 2% nationally for overall clinical excellence. A leader in healthcare education, HCA Florida Healthcare supports the next generation of healthcare workers through its 153 graduate medical education programs across 29 hospitals. In 2025, the network provided more than $1.1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.5 million to community organizations across the state. Visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
