February 3, 2025 – HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is proud to announce the opening of four new operating rooms (ORs), marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s $100 million capital expenditure initiative. This expansion underscores the hospital’s commitment to meeting the growing healthcare needs of the community, providing increased access to advanced surgical care.
The new operating rooms bring the total number of ORs at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital to 16, further enhancing the hospital’s capacity to serve its patients. Three of these new ORs are dedicated to orthopedic procedures, creating more space in the main OR for other essential surgical services. Additionally, the fourth OR is a state-of-the-art hybrid room specifically designed for cardiac and vascular procedures.
“The general ORs will be dedicated to orthopedics, which will allow us to open room in our main OR for additional surgical service needs in the community,” said Allyssa Tobitt, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Mercy Hospital. “Our hybrid OR will be dedicated to cardiac and vascular services, equipped with cutting-edge technology to deliver advancements in these critical service lines.”
The expansion is part of HCA Healthcare’s broader commitment to investing in community healthcare. Over the past few years, HCA Healthcare has allocated significant capital to enhance hospital infrastructure and technology across 14 hospitals in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach County, and the Treasure Coast. These funds have been used to upgrade equipment, adopt innovative diagnostics, improve patient treatments, and enhance overall patient experience.
Florida’s population growth, with a 2.35% increase between 2022 and 2023, further highlights the importance of these investments. “Mercy Hospital is always looking to see where it can expand next,” said Ms. Tobitt. “We assess what the community needs most and prioritize projects that align with those needs.”
The announcement also coincides with the hospital’s 75th anniversary, a testament to its longstanding presence and impact in the community. “HCA Florida Mercy Hospital has been serving the community since 1950,” said Ms. Tobitt. “We look forward to continuing to meet the healthcare needs of our patients for many years to come.”
About HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, a comprehensive medical facility serving the healthcare needs of South Florida for close to 75 years, is a part of HCA Florida Healthcare. The 488-bed, acute care hospital is an award-winning facility that specializes in emergency services that are kid and senior friendly, maternity with level III NICU, general and robotic surgery, hyperbaric and wound care center, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedic and spine, primary stroke center, weight loss programs and more. Mercy is Miami-Dade’s only catholic hospital and provides patients with the best quality care in a compassionate and caring environment. Mercy Hospital is located in the heart of Coconut Grove, FL with a bay front property that makes Mercy accessible by land, air and sea.
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.