HCA Florida Healthcare Hospitals Prepare for Cold and Flu Season
As we head into fall and winter, the rise of cold and flu viruses become a big concern. Each year, approximately eight percent of Americans are sickened by influenza. HCA Florida Healthcare providers urge everyone to take proactive measures to protect themselves and their loved ones during this season. "The flu is more than just a cold; it can strike suddenly and lead to serious complications like pneumonia, dehydration and even death,” said Dr. John Krause, internal medicine physician at HCA Florida Twin
High Humidity Combined with Higher Temps Can Lead to Life-Threatening Conditions
With elevated to significant threats of excessive heat in Florida over the next several days, doctors at local-area hospitals are bracing for an influx of patients suffering from heat exhaustion and life-threatening heat stroke. The chief culprit? High humidity levels which, combined with rising air temperatures, create dangerously hot conditions. “We tend to set aside the dangers of heat when we don’t hear about extreme or record-breaking temperatures, but with high humidity, the heat index can sneak up
HCA Florida Hospitals Announce Dr. Dan Hagler as Chief Medical Officer
Dan Hagler, M.D., has been appointed chief medical officer (CMO) of HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital, as of March 4. In this role, Dr. Hagler will lead the clinical and quality initiatives that support consistent clinical performance and practice standards across HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital. Dr. Hagler brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience with a proven track record of improving quality and
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and Okaloosa County School District Partner to Rollout Thank a Teacher Program
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and the Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) announced today the launch of a Thank a Teacher—a joint partnership between HCA Florida Fort-Walton Destin Hospital and OCSD. Thank a Teacher is a program celebrating the Okaloosa County School District's dedicated educators. Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, students, families, and staff members are encouraged to share their stories about a particular teacher's inspiring actions, supportive words, creative lessons,
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital Collect More than 3,000 School Supplies
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital joined HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals across the state throughout July to participate in the organization’s first statewide We Show Up for Our Schools month of service. In partnership with the Okaloosa County School District and United Way Emerald Coast, HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital collected more than 3,000 supplies for students and teachers in our community ahead of the new
HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital Introduces Pet Therapy Program
HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital has launched its first pet therapy program, in partnership with the nonprofit Dog Harmony. Patients and staff got a special visit Wednesday from 6-year-old Goldendoodle Maya to wrap up National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week. Maya stopped by each department – including the laboratory, respiratory therapy, surgical services, the emergency room and intensive care unit – giving kisses and lifting spirits. “We’ve been hoping to bring pet therapy to HCA Florida Twin
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital Join HCA Florida Healthcare’s Second Statewide Service Week
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital Join HCA Florida Healthcare’s Second Statewide Service Week Hospital colleagues to volunteer at two local non-profit organizations in recognition of first anniversary of HCA Florida Healthcare WHAT: HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital are among many HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals across Florida participating in the organization’s second statewide We Show Up for Our Communities service
