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Influence in action: the power of a nurse’s voice
One in every 50 nurses in the United States works at HCA Healthcare – that’s more than 94,000 nurses delivering patient-centered, compassionate care in communities spanning 21 states. And the voices of nurses are an essential part of who we are as an organization. Read more below… Nurses are the cornerstone of patient care, and…
Nurturing next-gen nurses: HCA Healthcare gains Galen College of Nursing
Join us in welcoming Galen College of Nursing to our HCA Healthcare family! Moving our nursing agenda forward, we are pleased to announce HCA Healthcare has acquired majority ownership of Galen College of Nursing, one of the largest educators of nurses in the United States. HCA Healthcare and Galen will work together to provide access…
HCA Healthcare’s ‘top 10’ stories of 2019 are…
As 2019 comes to a close, we’re taking a walk down memory lane to remind us of what captivated our attention this year… Across HCA Healthcare’s 184 hospitals and more than 2,000 sites of care, 2019 was filled with medical breakthroughs, stories demonstrating the power of scale in health care delivery and heartwarming accounts of…
HCA Healthcare cardiologist: avoid holiday heart this New Year’s Eve
The period between Christmas and New Year’s Day is often filled with parties, holiday treats and cheer. For some, this period can also trigger heart problems and lead to heart attacks. Don’t fall victim to “holiday heart syndrome” by learning more below… A study released last year showed that the risk of heart attacks increases…
How HCA Healthcare is helping to pay off student loans
Across the country, workers are saddled with student loan debt. And, staff in the healthcare industry is no exception. Recognizing the vital need to meet the mental and financial wellness of our colleagues, HCA Healthcare rolled out $300 million in workforce development initiatives. Those programs include student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement for most full-and…
HCA Healthcare psychiatrist: how to handle your grief during the holidays
The holidays should be a time of tremendous joy. But when you’ve experienced a loss—especially if that loss is recent—the season can bring painful feelings of sorrow to the surface. Below, a psychiatrist with HCA Healthcare offers strategies to get you through the “holiday blues”. Grief manifests differently in different people. It often accompanies the…