July 25, 2024 – HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, a 424-bed facility and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, proudly hosted a ribbon cutting and media tour on Tuesday, July 22 to unveil its newly renovated Pediatric Emergency Room — a state-of-the-art facility designed to deliver expert, compassionate care for children in the community.
The event welcomed city officials, physicians, care team members, and media guests to explore the cutting-edge space and meet the dedicated team behind the hospital’s pediatric services.
The redesigned Pediatric Emergency Room serves as a cornerstone of Kendall’s comprehensive pediatric network, which also includes a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and a Pediatric Trauma & Burn Program. Together, these services provide advanced, multidisciplinary care to over 13,000 pediatric patients each year.
“We take care of the most critically ill pediatric patients in the region, and this renovation reflects our unwavering commitment to ensuring children receive safe, compassionate, and expert care when they need it most,” said Ben Harris, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. “We are proud to continue our legacy of providing family-centered, specialized care for the youngest members of our community.”
The hospital’s pediatric services feature a full spectrum of specialties, including Cardiology, Neurology, Burn & Trauma, Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Infectious Disease, Therapy Services, and more — supported by pediatric-focused pharmacists, nurses, child life specialists, nutrition support, and advanced trauma and resuscitation programs.
For more information about pediatric services at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, visit http://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com.
About HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital was recognized by the American College of Surgeons as the top trauma center in the country for trauma patient outcomes. Additionally, HCA Florida Kendall Hospital’s pediatric trauma program has the best patient outcomes in the state of Florida, according to the American College of Surgeons.
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.