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Central Florida Regional Hospital ER at International Parkway has opened its doors to the public. The $11.6 million, 11,000-sq.-ft., freestanding emergency department is expected to serve more than 7,500 residents from northwest Seminole County and surrounding areas each year.

Employing 55 staff members and five emergency medical physicians, the ER operates as a full-service emergency room providing 24/7 emergency care 365 days a year for both pediatric and adult patients. All nurses at the facility are certified in advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support certifications, including ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC and NRP.

The new facility, complete with an ambulance entrance, offers comprehensive emergency services, including a dedicated Trauma and Resuscitation Room, full hospital lab and 12 private patient care rooms. Diagnostic imaging services include X-ray, CT scan and ultrasound.

"Central Florida Regional Hospital is proud to expand its footprint of high-quality care in our community," said Trey Abshier, CEO of Central Florida Regional Hospital. "Minutes matter in an emergency, and this facility will help provide faster, expert care to thousands of residents in northwest Seminole County, as well as west Volusia and Lake counties." The International Parkway ER is located on 28 acres at 4525 International Parkway in Sanford between SR 46 and SR 417. This location allows for easy freeway access. For more information, visit CentralFloridaRegional.com/ER.