May 8, 2024 – HCA Florida Healthcare, the state’s leading network of hospitals and healthcare facilities, announced construction is now underway on the new $231 million HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, the latest hospital planned as part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s expansion across the state. Community and hospital leaders kicked off the project Thursday with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the recently opened HCA Florida Gainesville Emergency Room, which will be expanded into the new full-service hospital over the next 18 months.
“We’re excited to begin construction on what will be a state-of-the-art, full-service hospital and medical offices to expand access to healthcare, including acute care, for our growing community,” said Eric Lawson, chief executive officer, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. “We exist to give people a healthier tomorrow, so as western Alachua and surrounding counties attract new residents, we are expanding to continue delivering the innovative care close to home our patients expect and deserve.”
The new hospital and medical office building, targeted to open in early 2026 at 4094 SW 41st Boulevard, will build upon the existing HCA Florida Gainesville Emergency Room. The hospital will include a surgical services department, a catheterization lab, 60 medical/surgical beds, a 30-bed in-patient rehabilitation unit, and a full complement of imaging services available for the community. The hospital is anticipated to house more than 200 colleagues, including physicians, other healthcare professionals and support personnel.
“The new HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital is a huge win for our community, both in terms of expanded access to state-of-the art medical treatment and a positive economic impact on our growing area,” said Eric Godet, Sr., president and CEO of the Greater Gainesville Chamber and board member of HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. “We’re excited by the new jobs this major project will bring and look forward to additional business growth in the area as a result.”
The groundbreaking for the new hospital and ribbon cutting for the existing HCA Florida Gainesville Emergency included a community celebration and open house with tours of the new emergency facility, which is open 24/7, 365 days a year for adults and children.
HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital is a part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the leading provider of healthcare in the state of Florida. With more than 84,000 colleagues, HCA Florida Healthcare’s comprehensive network is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers.
