Staff and community members gather for a flag-raising ceremony at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital in honor of National Donate Life Month.
Health & Wellness
6 months ago
HCA Florida hospitals honor donors, celebrate lives saved through organ donation

Flag-raising ceremonies in Ocala spotlight organ recipients, donor families, and the healthcare heroes who make it all possible.

The University of Florida College of Nursing recently received $3 million in funding to support scholarships and enhance nursing education.
Education
6 months ago
UF College of Nursing secures $3 million to tackle Florida’s nursing shortage

New scholarships, lab upgrades, and faculty expansion aim to strengthen the nursing workforce and improve patient care across the state.

Sage Infusion provides infusion and injection treatments to adults and children with autoimmune conditions and chronic medical issues.
Health & Wellness
6 months ago
What is infusion therapy? How this treatment is helping patients with chronic conditions in Ocala

Infusion therapy delivers medications directly into the bloodstream – learn how it works, who it helps, and why more patients are choosing it for effective treatment.

Pictured from left to right: Tom DiBernardo, coordinator of the Florida Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival, or CARES, program under the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight; Alan Keesee, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital CEO; Anita Medlin, vice president of Emergency Services at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital; Robert Kruger, deputy chief of Emergency Medical Services for Marion County Fire Rescue.
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital earns Regional Resuscitation Center of Excellence designation

The hospital becomes the first in Marion County and second in Florida to achieve the highest-level certification for cardiac arrest care.

Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center staff pose at the Inspire Awards Gala, celebrating their dedication to community healthcare and service.
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
SMA Healthcare partners with Estella Byrd Whitman to expand primary care services in Ocala

New partnership brings essential primary care services to SMA Healthcare’s main campus in Marion County, enhancing access to comprehensive healthcare.

The Marion County Hospital District isn't a hospital; so, what is it?
Business
7 months ago
What is the Marion County Hospital District and what does it do?

Discover how the Marion County Hospital District improves community health through strategic investments and partnerships.

Health Fair
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Belleview Health Screening Day adds new services with Taylor College and NY Life Insurance

Free community event on March 19 offers blood glucose and vision screenings, child ID cards, and a LifeSouth blood drive at the Belleview Community Center.

Belleview Mayor Christine Dobkowski is sworn in for another term.
Community
7 months ago
Belleview launches “Walk and Talk with the Mayor” to connect residents with local leadership

Weekly event at Lake Lillian invites community members to walk, talk, and share ideas with Mayor Christine Dobkowski in an open and relaxed setting.

Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Veterans face rising cancer rates from toxic exposure – efforts underway for early detection

Gulf War and War on Terror veterans at high risk; free screenings and grants aim to provide life-saving early diagnosis.

Staff at the Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center celebrate Valentine’s Day with smiles and community spirit in Ocala, Fla., on Feb. 14, 2025.
Health & Wellness
7 months ago
Celebrating Black History Month: Advancing healthcare equity in West Ocala

Honoring the legacy of Black medical pioneers, the Estella Byrd Whitman Health Center continues its mission to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare to underserved communities.

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