Additional beds, patient-centered features enhance

the hospital’s signature quality of care

SANFORD — HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, an affiliate of HCA Florida Healthcare, recently announced an expansion of its Joint & Spine Program, providing a boutique experience for patients undergoing joint or spine surgery.

“Our team is committed to meeting the growing needs of our community,” said Trey Abshier, CEO of HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital. “Many adults are immobilized by back or joint pain at some point, making it one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor. With the expansion of our Joint & Spine Program, our patients are able to address these issues from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation in one place, ensuring they receive seamless care.”

The Joint & Spine Program expansion adds six beds, allowing HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital to care for more patients in need; an additional rehabilitation gym specifically designed for joint and spine surgical patients; and a new multipurpose room for patient and family education, pre-op classes and dining. The expansion also includes private parking with a new convenient pick-up location for all discharged patients.

In addition to the facility expansion, HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is also expanding the unit’s staff with additional ortho-certified nurses to provide industry leading care. All patients receiving orthopedic or spine surgery also have access to the hospital’s Ortho/Spine Nurse Navigator, a central point of contact to guide patients through the surgical process as seamlessly as possible while also helping to streamline communication among the care team.

HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is a certified Total Joint Program by The Joint Commission.

Last month, Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford changed its name to HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, signaling its connection to the state’s largest collaborative health care network.  More than 450 affiliated sites of care across the state officially adopted the new HCA Florida Healthcare name on March 3. This transformation connects HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital to more than 11,000 physicians, 77,000 colleagues, 49 hospitals and more than 450 physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers.