PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – October 10, 2022 – HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, 21298 Olean Blvd. in Port Charlotte, has re-opened its Emergency Services today following repairs at the 238-bed acute care hospital. The remaining hospital services will open in the coming weeks.
“Supporting our communities with disaster preparedness, response and recovery is vital,” said Michael Ehrat, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital chief executive officer. “We are extremely grateful for the restoration team that repaired the damage to our facility caused by Hurricane Ian. Opening with a phased approach will allow us to concentrate on those patients with emergent needs first.”
As repairs were made and caregivers of Fawcett Hospital recovered from the storm, Ehrat adds employees were provided access to complimentary fuel, laundry services, home supply services and shower trucks as well as a mini-mart stocked with essentials.
“We’re grateful for the courageous frontline caregivers and support teams who worked tirelessly to respond to Hurricane Ian while facing their own personal challenges in the storm’s aftermath,” he says.
In addition, HCA Healthcare’s The Hope Fund provides financial aid and resources to those impacted by a disaster, extended illness, injury or some other difficult situation.
Part of the most extensive network of doctors, nurses and care sites in the state, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care, cardiovascular care, general surgery, orthopedics, stroke care and advanced imaging services.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 570 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices and freestanding emergency rooms. United as a statewide network in 2021, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,000 experienced doctors and 77,000 colleagues working together to deliver advanced, collaborative care to more than 7.4 million patients each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provided nearly $836.6 million in uncompensated care and invested significantly in innovative technologies and facilities across Florida, including the new $360 million state-of-the-art, multi-specialty HCA Florida University Hospital in Davie, Fla. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university-based healthcare programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.