HCA Florida Healthcare has announced that it has begun construction on the new $19 million HCA Florida DeFuniak Springs Emergency as part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s continued expansion to serve the growing North Florida community.
Slated to open in early 2026, the 11,000 square-foot facility will be located in DeFuniak Springs to serve Walton County and nearby communities.
HCA Florida DeFuniak Springs Emergency will be a 24/7 full-service, state-of-the-art emergency room with board certified emergency medicine physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals ready to care for patients with the same capabilities as a main hospital emergency room. It will feature 10 emergency exam rooms, CT scan, digital X-ray, ultrasound, on-site laboratory services, and will be capable of caring for all ages, including children.
“We are pleased to be part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s continued expansion in communities throughout the Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa County area,” said Todd Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital. “HCA Florida DeFuniak Springs Emergency will be able to offer high-quality, expeditious emergency care around the clock by board certified physicians close to families’ homes and work.”
The freestanding ER construction site is located on 160 Twin Springs Way, DeFuniak Springs, Florida, 32435 (near I-10) and will treat families with all types of acute injuries and illnesses every day of the year. In addition, the facility will employ approximately 35 full-time healthcare professionals.
Photo Caption: From L to R: Jeremy Cottle, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital, Becky Crites, Emergency Room Manager, HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital, Mark Day, CFO, HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital, Todd Jackson, HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital, Morgan Talley, CNO, HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital, Kate Jennings, Emergency Room Director, HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital, Mayor Dan Hinkle, Board of Trustees, HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital, Gail Miceli, Board of Trustees, HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital.
