North Florida Regional Medical Center is a 445-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Known for having the shortest wait time of all emergency facilities in the area, this HCA facility specializes in cardiovascular care, oncology, wound therapy, and more. The Center also recently opened two state-of-the-art, freestanding emergency rooms.
The facility has earned numerous awards and distinctions, which include a designation as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement, Spine, and Bariatric Surgery, as well as being certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a Quality Top Performer by The Joint Commission. North Florida Regional also earned a position in Truven Health's Top 100 Hospitals in 2017. The Center’s staff note the strong leadership and collaborative culture as making North Florida Regional a great place to work.
The Center is fully committed to meeting the needs of the community. The staff helps to accomplish this through free presentations from physicians that are open to the public on a variety of topics, such as heart disease, back pain, and women's issues. The facility also recently expanded its cardiac services and will soon be expanding its Labor and Delivery program, its NICU, and remodeling its North Tower.
Outside of the facility, Gainesville is home to about 130,000 people with a median age of 25. The city sees warm summers and mild winters, making the climate ideal for outdoor activity year-round. Gainesville also features attractions such as the Florida Museum of Natural History, the Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation, and Sweetwater Wetlands Park.
