HCA Florida West Marion Hospital

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital are proud to be a part of HCA Healthcare, which has been named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities, and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organization. For the third consecutive year, HCA Healthcare has earned a top score of 100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index® (DEI) for our commitment to workplace inclusion. The 2024 DEI measured organizations for their disability inclusion efforts in categories including culture and leadership, enterprise-wide access, employment practices, community engagement, supplier diversity and responsible procurement. Learn more about how HCA Healthcare is fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for our colleagues: https://bit.ly/3Y6Njbh. #UnlockPossibilities #DisabilityEqualityIndex #BestPlaceToWork24

Our cardiothoracic, trauma and general surgeons are always seeking new, safe technologies to advance their surgical care. This week our surgeons took a test drive on an advanced and integrated surgical system, aimed at delivering softer surgeries. This robot is designed to transform surgery to assist in maximizing their skills, resulting in better outcomes, efficiency and insights to help patients. #RaiseTheBar #RoboticSurgery #SurgicalExcellence

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is on the leading edge of innovation for malignant brain tumor surgery. Awake brain surgery was developed to help patients with high-grade malignant tumors. This innovation provides patients with better outcomes and a faster recovery; most patients go home within 24 hours. HCA Florida Ocala Neurosurgical Specialists has been performing awake surgery procedures since 2017. We look forward to continuing to serve our community with this cutting edge technology. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3LySl8U #RaisingTheBar #Neurosurgery #AwakeNeuroSurgery

HCA FLORIDA WEST MARION HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES ISAIAH ZIRKLE AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER HCA Florida Ocala Hospital announced today the promotion of Isaiah Zirkle as the new chief executive officer of HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, a campus of Florida Ocala Hospital HCA, effective July 22. Zirkle has served the HCA Florida Ocala community since 2022, as chief operating officer for both HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital. In this role, he led the planning and execution of over $110M in capital deployment, including opening two new freestanding emergency departments and implementing a new interventional cardiology suite. He has also led process improvements and service line expansion within the surgical service and cardiology departments while supporting the hospital ancillary departments. Zirkle previously served as the Chief Operating Officer at HCA Healthcare’s West Hills Hospital & Medical Center in West Hills, CA, a 260-bed, accredited Chest Pain Center and home to The Grossman Burn Center. At West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, Isaiah partnered with cardiologists to implement the first structural heart program in the San Fernando Valley. Additionally, he managed perioperative services, cardiovascular services, emergency services, and functioned as the Chief Staffing Officer. “Isaiah's extensive expertise and comprehensive skill set are crucial for our hospital system's current expansion projects, aimed to better serve the communities of Marion, Lake and Sumter counties,” said Alan Keesee, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. “We are one hospital with two campuses, and I am confident in his ability to continue the legacy of safety and excellence at HCA Florida West Marion Hospital.” Prior to this role, Zirkle was a Vice President of Operations with HCA Healthcare’s MountainView Hospital, an Assistant Chief Executive Officer with MountainView Regional Medical Center, and an Administrative Specialist at Alliance Health Midwest. Zirkle is regarded as a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives (2021), and is a graduate of the HCA Executive Development Program (2018). He is an active member in his local communities, serving on the board for the West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce, School on Wheels LA, a Career Mentor for the American College of Healthcare Executives, and the 2024 Chair of the American Heart Association Marion County Heart Walk. When not at HCA Florida Ocala, Isaiah enjoys kayaking, hiking, and other outdoor activities with his wife and four children. #LeadershipAnnouncement #HealthierTomorrows #HCAFloridaHealthcare HCA Florida Healthcare

It's time for something new. Join our hiring managers and recruiters at our hiring event on July 18 to learn more about joining Florida's largest healthcare system. Register here: https://bit.ly/3xYA0iB #WeAreHCAFloridaFamily #HCAFloridaHealthcare #HCACareers

Marion County Fire Rescue has taken delivery of a new Critical Care Ambulance to replace the aging unit. We have been proud to partner with MCFR in Critical Care Transport for the care and continued treatment of our most ill patients since 2015. This new vehicle will continue in the mission in providing this care. It has increased size and can carry specialized equipment such as Balloon Pumps, Impella devices, advanced ventilators, Intracranial monitoring equipment, external pacemakers, and much more. It is also equipped with I-Stat and EPOC point of care monitoring. With a highly trained Critical Care Paramedic staff supplemented by our Critical Care RNs, we provide the best in Critical Care Transport.

Ready to make a splash this summer? If you’re an avid swimmer, you’re boosting your health in more ways than one! Find out how swimming helps your physical and mental health, and get water safety tips for all swimmers, from beginners to pros: https://bit.ly/4f3myKT #HealthierTomorrows #Swimming

HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL AND HCA FLORIDA WEST MARION HOSPITAL ANNOUNCE $60,000 GRANT TO PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MARION COUNTY TO FUND HEALTHCARE CAREER EXPLORATION HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital today announced the HCA Healthcare Foundation, through its Healthier Tomorrow Fund, will donate $1 million over the next three years to the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations to help fund its Career Pathways to a Healthier Florida program. The Career Pathways to a Healthier Florida program helps create and expand healthcare career pathways for economically disadvantaged high school students across the state. As part of this grant, the Public Education Foundation of Marion County was awarded $60,000 over the next three years to support students in Belleview High School, Lake Weir High School, North Marion High School, and West Port High School. This funding will provide students opportunities to delve into healthcare careers through specialized training, clinical experience, preparation for certification exams, and internships and externships. The project will also result in new levels of engagement between HCA Florida Healthcare and the district focusing on improving students’ healthcare certification completion rate. “The future healthcare professionals of tomorrow are currently studying in our local schools, and we are committed to assisting students aspiring to pursue a healthcare career in the north central Florida area,” said Alan Keesee, chief executive officer of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. “We are dedicated to fostering healthier tomorrows for our communities, and a key aspect of this mission is supporting local talent development.” The Florida Chamber Foundation’s Workforce Needs Study estimates a shortage of approximately 463,000 healthcare workers by the end of 2024. Through the Career Pathways to a Healthier Florida program, the Consortium develops and manages a grant process which allows local education foundations to apply for funds to support projects that foster healthcare career pathways. The program will fund 15 local education foundations in Florida over the next three years, focusing on activities that lead to nursing or allied health tracks and include work-based learning, healthcare career exploration activities and industry certifications. The Career Pathways to a Healthier Florida program grant is funded through the Healthier Tomorrow Fund, a community impact fund that addresses high-priority community needs and health equity. Since its launch in 2021, the fund has committed more than $20 million in communities where HCA Healthcare has a presence and made grants to 90 nonprofit organizations. #HealthierTomorrows #WeShowUp #PositiveImpact

We are excited to announce the beginning of the PGY1 pharmacy residency program. Please welcome Brooke Thomas and Shaynia Monk to our HCA Florida Healthcare family! #HealthierTomorrows #Residency #Pharmacy

#DYK? Adults need 9 to 12 cups of water daily, and you can be creative with the way you hydrate. This summer, try adding water-rich foods to your meals. Need some inspiration? Check out these four refreshing recipes: https://bit.ly/3XUoaRi #HealthierTomorrows #HydrateForHealth