HCA Florida Blake Hospital Plans New Freestanding Emergency Department in South Bradenton, Florida

Specifications:

Name:

HCA Florida Blake Hospital Plans New Freestanding Emergency Department in South Bradenton, Florida

Location:

Florida, USA

Company:

HCA Florida Blake Hospital

Estimated Cost:

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Source:

https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/

Introduction:

HCA Florida Blake Hospital announce construction on a freestanding emergency department set to serve patients in Manatee County and the surrounding communities beginning summer of 2024.

Features:

The facility will feature 12 exam rooms and offer full-service emergency care, including laboratory, x-rays, CT scanning and ultrasound capabilities. It is expected to serve over 10,000 patients annually. The 11,500 square foot facility, a part of HCA Florida Blake Hospital, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  The new emergency department, HCA Florida South Bradenton Emergency, will be located at 6215 14th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207.

The new facility represents a $15 million initial investment from HCA Florida Healthcare. The facility expects to add 32 new full-time positions including nurses, paramedics, radiology technicians, security guards, laboratory technicians, pharmacy technicians and housekeeping staff. The annual impact of the salary and benefits of these new positions is estimated over $3 million annually.