Freestanding facility to provide 24/7/365 emergency care for adults, children
July 25, 2025 – HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate next week’s opening of a new emergency care center as part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s continued expansion across the state. HCA Florida Stuart Emergency at 2551 South Kanner Hwy., Stuart, FL 34994, will provide a full range of medical services for children and adults when it opens in August. This will be HCA Florida Healthcare’s first facility in Martin County.
This new, state-of-the-art ER will be staffed with board-certified emergency medicine physicians and nurses, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year, just like an emergency room that is housed within the walls of a hospital. Physicians and colleagues will treat a range of general and specific conditions, including infections, chest pain and broken bones, and will offer a number of diagnostic services on site.
“As the Treasure Coast community expands, the need for 24/7 emergency care close to where people live and work is paramount,” said Corey Lovelace, CEO, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital. “We are excited to establish a new healthcare location for all in need of emergency medical care.”
Lovelace led the ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday morning alongside other local leaders, including members of the City of Stuart and Martin County. Emergency physicians from HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital answered questions from the community about the new facility and its services.
HCA Florida Stuart Emergency will enable HCA Florida Healthcare to offer patient-centered, high-quality care to more Floridians and expand access to HCA Florida Healthcare’s advanced treatments, innovative technologies and experienced care teams. Designed to meet the community’s growing healthcare needs, HCA Florida Stuart Emergency will feature:
- Comfortable private treatment rooms
- Digital diagnostic equipment, including CT, ultrasound and portable X-ray machines
- On-site laboratory
- Telemedicine technology with a specific focus on stroke care and behavioral health
- Fast-track rooms for patients with less urgent illnesses and injuries
Care Like Family, 24/7/365
Patients visiting HCA Florida Stuart Emergency can expect the same level of care as a hospital-based emergency department. As part of a leading healthcare network across the state, HCA Florida Stuart Emergency offers patients requiring in-patient treatment access to hospitals, physician practices and specialty care throughout Florida to create a connected and collaborative healthcare experience for patients and their families.
“We want to be here for all families in Florida, and with HCA Florida Stuart Emergency, we can expand access and bring quality care closer to home for patients in Stuart and Martin County,” said Corey Lovelace. “While our approach to treatment has advanced, we continue to deliver collaborative, local care our communities expect and deserve.”
For more information, visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
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. As one of the state’s leading healthcare networks, HCA Florida Healthcare’s 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues work together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 12 million patient encounters annually. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. In 2024, the network provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.7 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly trained specialists, including the state’s most comprehensive cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is a leader in in training future healthcare professionals, offering 151 Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at 27 different hospitals with more than 2,400 residents. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
