August 23, 2024 – HCA Florida Westside Hospital is proud to announce its recent designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, accredited by DNV. This significant milestone underscores the hospital’s commitment to providing the highest level of stroke care to the Plantation community and beyond.
To celebrate this achievement, HCA Florida Westside Hospital hosted a morning celebration attended by Plantation community stakeholders, first responders, and hospital staff. The event highlighted the hospital’s advanced capabilities in treating complex stroke cases and recognized the dedication of the entire stroke care team.
The event was held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at HCA Florida Westside Hospital 8201 West Broward Blvd Plantation, FL 33324 at 9:00am- 10:30am
Highlights of the Event:
– Importance of the Designation: Mr. Tyrer emphasized the hospital’s advanced stroke care capabilities, including 24/7 access to a dedicated team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, specialized nursing staff, and state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies.
– Gratitude and Recognition: The event will recognize the hard work and dedication of the stroke care team and the crucial role of first responders in ensuring timely care for stroke patients.
Special Guest Speaker:
The celebration featured a powerful and inspiring speech by Allison Hopkins, a 41-year-old stroke survivor who was treated at HCA Florida Westside Hospital. Allison will share her remarkable journey, highlighting the exceptional care and support she received, which played a critical role in her recovery.
Closing Remarks and Group Photo:
Mr. Tyrer concluded the event by expressing gratitude to all attendees and inviting them for a First Responders group photo to commemorate the special occasion. The photo session will capture the unity and dedication of the hospital staff, community stakeholders, and first responders in their shared commitment to providing the best possible care for stroke patients.
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.
