August 15, 2022 – As the school year begins in Palm Beach County, HCA Florida Healthcare wants teachers and students to feel supported and have the tools they need to succeed.
That’s why HCA Florida JFK Hospital, HCA Florida JFK North Hospital, and HCA Florida Palms West Hospital teamed up to collect donations of new school supplies for the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County’s Red Apple Supplies Store, which is a free resource that equips teachers from Title I schools with essential supplies for their classrooms so they don’t have to dip into their own pockets to pay for supplies.
The three hospitals collected a pallet of brand-new school supplies as well as monetary donations from hospital staff. The project culminated in an afternoon of volunteering for hospital executives, including JFK CEO Gina Melby, JFK North CEO Ashley Vertuno, and Palms West CEO Jason Kimbrell, who spent time volunteering at the Red Apple Supplies Store in Riviera Beach to put together teacher supply kits.
This project is one example of a continued commitment to community engagement across HCA Healthcare.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 450 affiliated site of care, including hospitals, physician practices and freestanding emergency rooms, offering the state’s leading network of personalized care. United as a statewide network in 2021, HCA Florida Healthcare includes 11,000 experienced doctors and 77,000 colleagues working together to deliver advanced, collaborative care to more than 6.4 million patients each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provided nearly $836.6 million in uncompensated care and invested significantly in innovative technologies and facilities across Florida, including the new $360 million state-of-the-art, multi-specialty HCA Florida University Hospital in Davie, Fla. 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.
