July 8, 2026 – HCA Florida Palms West Hospital celebrated a major milestone in its expansion project with the placement of the final structural beam atop its new patient building. The ceremonial “topping out” marks the completion of the building’s structural framework and reflects the hospital’s continued investment in expanding access to high-quality healthcare for western Palm Beach County.
Before the beam was lifted into place, hospital colleagues, physicians, leaders and construction partners signed it, recognizing the teamwork and shared commitment that have made the project possible.
The new patient building will add 42 private patient beds, expanding the hospital’s capacity to care for more patients and meet the evolving healthcare needs of western Palm Beach County.
“This milestone represents another step in investing in the infrastructure needed to serve our growing community,” said Cory Mead, chief executive officer of HCA Florida Palms West Hospital. “By expanding our capacity, we’re ensuring more patients and families have access to advanced care close to home for generations to come.”
Construction is expected to be completed next spring.
About HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is a 206-bed full-service, acute care hospital specializing in emergency, pediatric, intensive care, orthopedic and spine care, maternity and level III neonatal care services, and minimally-invasive and robotic surgery. With more than 1,200 colleagues and 945 medical staff, we care for more than 14,000 admitted patients and more than 62,000 emergency room patients annually. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is home to the only dedicated Women’s and Children’s Center in the western Palm Beach County community.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is one of Florida’s leading healthcare networks. Its 11,200 physicians and 80,000 colleagues work together to deliver evidence-based, collaborative care through nearly 12.8 million patient encounters annually. With more than 670 connected care sites—including hospitals, physician practices, urgent care centers and freestanding emergency rooms—across the state, HCA Florida Healthcare helps expand access to the specialized care patients need. HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals are annually recognized for excellence in patient experience and clinical outcomes, including three facilities ranked in the top 2% nationally for overall clinical excellence. A leader in healthcare education, HCA Florida Healthcare supports the next generation of healthcare workers through its 153 graduate medical education programs across 29 hospitals. In 2025, the network provided more than $1.1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.5 million to community organizations across the state. Visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
