January 1, 2025 – The care team at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is thrilled to have welcomed their first baby of the new year. At 2:49 a.m., mom Leandra welcomed baby Carmen weighing 8 pounds and 2 ounces.
“Our team is excited to welcome this little one into our family,” said Corey Lovelace, CEO of HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital. “It’s a special honor for her to be the first baby of the year born here at our hospital.”
St. Lucie Hospital’s labor and postpartum units are thoughtfully designed with the health and well-being of both mother and baby as the top priority. Our spacious labor, delivery, and recovery rooms are equipped with the latest in obstetric technology to provide exceptional care.
About HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a 222-bed acute care facility. The combined efforts of more than 400 skilled physicians and more than 900 dedicated employees have resulted in one of the most comprehensive healthcare facilities in Port St. Lucie. St. Lucie Hospital offers a full range of services that include a birthing center, cardiac catheterization lab, minimally invasive robotic surgery, gynecologic, general and vascular surgery, and wound care with hyperbaric services. Additionally, St. Lucie is home to a Senior-Friendly ER and Freestanding ER at Darwin Square as well as the Orthopedic & Spine Institute.
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the leading provider of healthcare in the state of Florida. With an employee base of 84,000, HCA Florida Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes 48 hospital campuses and more than 450 other care sites.
