PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. January 1, 2024 – The care team at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital proudly welcomed the first baby born there in the new year. At 12:44 a.m., Meghan and Jason Pickerill welcomed baby Maverick weighing 6lbs 12 ounces.
“Our St. Lucie Hospital colleagues welcome Baby Maverick into the family,” said Corey Lovelace, CEO of HCA FLorida. Lucie Hospital. “We are happy he gets the distinction of being the first one of the year at our hospital.”
St. Lucie Hospital features a labor and post-partum unit specifically designed to keep the health of mom and baby top priority. Our labor, delivery and recovery rooms provide ample space and are equipped with advanced obstetric technology.
About HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a 222-bed acute care facility. The combined efforts of more than 400 skilled physicians and more than 900 dedicated employees have resulted in one of the most comprehensive healthcare facilities in Port St. Lucie. St. Lucie Hospital offers a full range of services that include a birthing center, cardiac catheterization lab, minimally invasive robotic surgery, gynecologic, general and vascular surgery, and wound care with hyperbaric services. Additionally, St. Lucie is home to a Senior-Friendly ER and Freestanding ER at Darwin Square as well as the Orthopedic & Spine Institute.
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the leading provider of healthcare in the state of Florida. With an employee base of 77,000, HCA Florida Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes 50 hospital campuses and more than 450 other care sites.
