Community
7 months ago
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital staff raise $1,000 for Ronald McDonald House in Gainesville

Patient Care Technician Council donates bake sale proceeds to help cover housing costs for families of seriously ill children

Golf scorecard, ball, yellow tee, and iron club on green grass
Features
7 months ago
Golf 101: Master the Lingo Before You Hit the Links

Chiefland Golf & Country Club offers a crash course in terminology for beginners.

Community
7 months ago
HCA Florida hospitals donate hygiene supplies to Interfaith Emergency Services ahead of hurricane season

HCA Florida Ocala and West Marion hospitals continue their support of Interfaith with a summer donation of essential hygiene items to protect vulnerable residents in Marion County.

Exterior of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital on a sunny day
Local
7 months ago
Marion County approves hospital assessment that helps locals get free care without raising taxes

Commissioners vote 5-0 to renew hospital-only fee that brings millions in Medicaid support for uninsured and low-income Marion County residents.

A child holding a lit sparkler, wearing a shirt with an American flag design, with a blurred outdoor background.
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Fireworks safety tips from Ocala ER doctors as July 4th injuries spike among kids and teens

As Independence Day approaches, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital urges families to keep fireworks fun—not dangerous—with simple precautions to avoid burns, ER visits, and serious injuries.

Business
7 months ago
VITAS Healthcare celebrates grand opening of new Marion County office

Facility expands compassionate hospice and palliative care for local patients and families.

Community
7 months ago
Estella Byrd Whitman unveils donated vehicles to boost patient access in Ocala

With support from the City of Ocala and community leaders, the health center’s new vehicles aim to eliminate transportation barriers to medical and specialty care.

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
UF researchers seek Central Florida horse owners for groundbreaking arthritis pain study

Equine-focused UF study aims to improve early detection and treatment of joint pain in horses — and potentially humans.

Local
8 months ago
Ocala repeals fluoride ordinance to comply with new Florida law

City Council votes 3-1 to end water fluoridation; resident urges focus on education, access, and nutrition.

Education
8 months ago
Eighth Street Elementary teacher honored with final “Thank a Teacher” award of the school year

HCA Florida Healthcare and the Public Education Foundation of Marion County recognize Samantha Trevino for going above and beyond to support students in and out of the classroom.

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