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Hospitals
Time to press pause? Binge-watching may lead to blood clots, research says
Before you post up on the couch and click on your favorite HBO, Netflix or Amazon Prime series, you’ll want to read this. A vascular specialist weighs in on a recent study that may link binge-watching to blood clots… “Are you still watching?” You’ve probably seen this message when you’re several episodes into an addictive…
The HCA Healthcare nurse differentiator
Nurses are the cornerstone of HCA Healthcare’s mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. It’s an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Our vast, diverse clinical experience leads to higher-quality patient care and better outcomes. We invest in and develop the latest technology, treatments…
The HCA Healthcare nurse behind the viral hurricane onesies
Earlier this month, dozens of HCA Healthcare affiliate hospitals in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas coordinated Hurricane Dorian emergency preparedness operations with our command center in Nashville, Tennessee. Affiliate Orange Park Medical Center found the silver lining of Hurricane Dorian in the six new lives that were welcomed into the world during the storm. The…
The nation’s opioid epidemic and HCA Healthcare’s commitment to “Crush the Crisis”
A learning health system, HCA Healthcare is harnessing powerful data-driven tools to curb the tide of the opioid crisis. We seek to raise the bar higher, not just for ourselves, but for communities everywhere affected by opioids. Find out more here… We’re proud to announce our first national “Crush the Crisis” opioid take back day.…
Ready to serve: HCA Healthcare volunteers deliver smiles and comfort
Doris Wellner loves bringing smiles to people’s faces and offering them an encouraging word or comforting gesture. As a volunteer at affiliate Orange Park Medical Center in Orange Park, Florida, she gets to do just that. Wellner began volunteering at the hospital more than a decade ago. At the time, she was a new resident…
A peek behind the scenes: HCA Healthcare’s supply chain
Over the past 20 years, HCA Healthcare’s supply chain has continually evolved to meet the needs of our caregivers and patients. Our supply chain is a complex, multi-functional service committed to delivering value and results that improve the patient experience. Read on for a peek behind the scenes… Bandages and bed linens, cleaning supplies and…