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Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Pamela Reed named CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Ocala

Veteran healthcare leader brings 30+ years of experience to guide hospital’s patient-centered rehabilitation services.

Health & Wellness
9 months ago
HCA Florida to open new freestanding ER along SR 200 to serve west Marion growth

The $15M, 11,000-square-foot facility will offer full-service emergency care, expanding access for On Top of the World and nearby communities.

MCPS sign with motivational message on grassy roadside in Ocala under partly cloudy skies.
Education
10 months ago
MCPS unveils nearly $5M mental health plan to better support students in 2025-26

From more counselors to parent resources, Marion County schools focus on mental wellness to help students thrive inside and outside the classroom.

Community
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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
10 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.

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