May 19, 2022 – HCA Florida University Hospital, a 165-bed facility, and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, on May 15, celebrated the six-month anniversary of its official opening.
During its time in operation, the facility has reached a number of milestones, including the birth of the hospital’s first baby, first surgical procedure, and the graduation of the hospital’s first NICU patient.
First Surgical Procedure – Suyapa Soto Vonika Jack Dr. Sabrine Semoin
“We are thrilled to celebrate six months in our new state-of-the-art hospital,” said HCA Florida University Hospital CEO Madeline Nava. “We’re already a Mammography Accredited Facility by the American College of Radiology. We plan to earn our Joint Commission Primary Stroke Certification in the next six months and will continue to develop our diagnostic cardiac program, including becoming a Level III ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) center. Our goal is to continue to deliver the region’s highest quality care while focusing on the health and well-being of the communities we serve.”
First Baby – Isaiah Irie Wolfe
Since its opening on November 15, 2021, clinical staff have cared for more than 12,000 patients and delivered nearly 900 babies. Additional milestones include:
- Nearly 1,000 surgical procedures performed
- More than 10,900 ER visits
- Nearly 2,500 patients admitted
- More than 150 mammograms performed
In addition to providing patient care, HCA Florida University Hospital provides employment to 680 colleagues and has more than 800 medical staff providers. Future plans for the 330,000-square-foot hospital include adding six additional floors and growing to 600 beds. HCA Florida University Hospital is one of the largest investments in HCA Healthcare’s history and a project 10 years in the making. The multi-specialty hospital is equipped with the latest in medical technology. It offers comprehensive health care services, including 24/7 emergency care, maternity services with a Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), orthopedics, neurology, and a full range of robotic and minimally invasive surgical services.
About HCA Florida University Hospital
HCA Florida University Hospital is a state-of-the-art, multi-specialty hospital that partners with top clinical leaders and use enhanced technology to deliver exceptional patient experiences. The comprehensive medical facility provides a full range of healthcare services to Davie, FL, and its surrounding communities, including 24/7 emergency care with board-certified emergency physicians, maternity, orthopedics, oncology, neurosciences, diagnostic services, imaging, and a full range of robotic and minimally invasive surgical services. HCA Florida University Hospital features all-private patient rooms. It is located adjacent to the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Broward County. For more information on HCA Florida University Hospital, please visit universityhospitaldavie.com.
HCA Florida University Hospital is a part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the leading provider of healthcare in the state of Florida. With an employee base of 77,000, HCA Florida Healthcare’s comprehensive network includes 49 hospital campuses and more than 450 other care sites.
