SEBRING, Fla. – December 23, 2024 – The colleagues of HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, a 126-bed HCA Florida Healthcare facility, recently donated gifts to 106 children as part of Healthy Families Highlands’ annual holiday toy drive. The Healthy Families Highlands program supports parents and caregivers by providing the knowledge and tools to create safe, stable home environments, helping children thrive and succeed in school and life. This free, voluntary program offers in-home parenting support from pregnancy through the child’s first three months, with services available for up to five years based on family needs.
“We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of the hospital staff in making the holidays brighter for so many children. Their thoughtful contributions not only bring joy to families in need, but also reinforce the sense of community and support that is so vital to the well-being of our families,” said Cynthia Acevedo, program manager of Healthy Families Highlands.
This strategic partnership between the two has lasted nearly a decade. Healthy Families also holds a back-to-school drive during the summer. This year, the Highlands Hospital team donated over 1,000 individual school supplies and cleaning items.
“As a hospital, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our community in every way possible. It’s an honor to partner with the Healthy Families Highlands program to bring smiles to the faces of 106 children this holiday season. This toy drive reflects the heart of our organization—caring for families beyond just medical needs and making a positive impact where it matters most,” said Joe Gleason, chief executive officer of HCA Florida Highlands Hospital.
About HCA Florida Highlands Hospital
HCA Florida Highlands Hospital is a 126-bed acute care facility accredited by The Joint Commission. Key services include orthopedic and spine care, urology, cardiac catheterization, and vascular, gynecological and minimally-invasive surgeries. Additionally, the facility is also home to a dedicated senior emergency room. Proudly serving the Sebring community since 1965, Highlands Hospital aims to provide high-quality, exceptional patient care.
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 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues working together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 11.6 million patient encounters 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 $903 million in uncompensated care and contributes nearly $2.2 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.