Fawcett Hospital nears completion of $60M expansion

Rendering of the new main lobby. COURTESY PHOTOS

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is nearing completion of phase one in its $60 million expansion and renovation project that will increase the hospital’s capacity and broaden its offerings.

Opening next month, the project includes expanding critical care capacity by 12 patient rooms — 31 total — increasing the number of pre-operative treatment areas from 14 to 43 bays, renovating the main lobby, waiting rooms and registration areas, and adding a chapel and coffee shop. The coffee shop will be occupied by Los Dos Christianos Coffee.

The entire project includes 40,000 square feet of new space and 20,000 of renovated space. Phase two includes expansion of the hospital’s operating room capacity from 10 to 12 suites, scheduled to be complete by the end of 2024.

“We are very excited about the project’s success and this investment in the health of our community,” explained Michael Ehrat, chief executive officer at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. “This expansion underscores our commitment to improving the health and well-being of our patients and residents of the many communities in Charlotte County and surrounding areas, we are privileged to serve.”

The new pre-operative bays.

Since its founding in 1975, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital has been providing nationally recognized, quality care to the community. Over the past several years, the hospital has experienced significant growth and demand for its services. This expansion and renovation will enable the hospital’s growth as it continues to bring innovative programs and services to the community.

HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 570 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices and freestanding emergency rooms. United as a statewide network in 2021, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,000 experienced doctors and 77,000 colleagues working together to deliver advanced, collaborative care to more than 7.4 million patients each year.

HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provided nearly $836.6 million in uncompensated care and invested significantly in innovative technologies and facilities across Florida, including the new $360 million state-of-the-art, multi-specialty HCA Florida University Hospital in Davie. A strong advocate for the next generation of health care professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university-based health care programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State.

For more information, see HCAFloridaHealthcare.com . ¦

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