August 30, 2022 – HCA Florida University Hospital, a 165-bed facility, and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, officially opens its helipad for use.
The 3,025 square-foot helipad is located on the roof of the hospital, which opened in mid-November 2021. The air ambulance landing pad also has a dedicated elevator for efficiently transporting patients during life-saving situations.
“During an emergency, every second counts,” said HCA Florida University Hospital CEO Madeline Nava. “By significantly reducing transfer times, we’re adding valuable time to saving lives.”
As of August 19, 2022, the helipad is fully operational and ready to accept and transport patients as needed. The opening of the helipad follows the near completion of the hospital’s 100,000-square-foot medical offices. Future plans for the 330,000-square-foot hospital include adding six additional floors and growing to 600 beds.
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 hcafloridahealthcare.com or call 954-475-4400.
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.
