January 25, 2024 – HCA Florida Healthcare, as a part of HCA Healthcare, announced today that the HCA Healthcare Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Crockett Foundation to advance the exposure to healthcare career pathways for Crockett Foundation’s program youth.  The funding is part of the HCA Healthcare Foundation’s Healthier Tomorrow Fund, a community impact fund with an initial investment of $75 million focused on addressing high priority community needs and health equity.

“Empowering young minds to explore the possibilities within healthcare is not just a philanthropic endeavor; it’s an investment in the wellbeing of our community,” said Charles Gressle, president of HCA East Florida Division. “By providing resources and opportunities, we are nurturing a pipeline of talent that will contribute to growth and innovation in the healthcare sector.”

“Today’s youth may often think of healthcare in terms of the traditional sense of simply working with patients. However, through this partnership with HCA, the Crockett Foundation (CF) strives to provide access and knowledge to our youth regarding the diverse career track opportunities which range from artificial intelligence (A.I.) and robotic technologists to cybersecurity.” Henri Crockett, president of Crockett Foundation.

With the prevalent use of healthcare technology at a rise, the Crockett Foundation aims to educate youth on the various ways in which they can develop specific skills set. Armed with the knowledge and skills, their youth will be exposed to the multiple points of entry in this growing field and to a potentially fulfilling career pathway.

Funding the Healthier Tomorrow Fund at the HCA Healthcare Foundation is one example of the many ways HCA Healthcare is making a positive impact in the communities it serves. In 2022, HCA Healthcare provided charity care, uninsured discounts and other uncompensated care at an estimated cost of $3.5 billion. Additionally, HCA Healthcare continues to invest in the ongoing education and development of its colleagues and, as an enterprise, contributed $44.2 million to community organizations in 2022.

“At HCA Healthcare, we believe partnerships are essential to advancing our mission to care for and improve human live,” said Joanne Pulles, president of the HCA Healthcare Foundation. “Partnering with organizations like the Crockett Foundation allows us to do more for our communities than we can do separately.

For more information on the HCA Healthcare Foundation, visit www.hcacaring.org.

About HCA Healthcare Foundation

The mission of the HCA Healthcare Foundation is to promote health and well-being and strive to make a positive impact in all the communities HCA Healthcare serves. We accomplish this mission by providing leadership, service and financial support to effective non-profit organizations working individually and collectively.

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. United as a statewide network in 2022, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,000 experienced doctors and more than 79,000 colleagues working together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care to more than 8.6 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 provides more than $848.8 million in uncompensated care and contributes $2.1 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly-trained specialists, including the state’s largest cardiovascular network. 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.

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About Crockett Foundation

The Crockett Foundation is on a mission to build the future of Broward County, one child at a time. Since 2002, the Crockett Foundation has positively impacted thousands of children’s lives across South Florida. Our annual after-school and summer youth development and coding programs have provided over 400 students with the support they need to master their toughest academic and social challenges. These STEAM-centered programs enable us to develop future leaders across many creative spaces, specifically technology and innovation. With the generous support of our donors, the Crockett Foundation has helped students and their families be better prepared to tackle 21st century problems with 21st century skills.