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HCA Florida Countryside Emergency to open soon

Community invited to holiday open house and behind-the-scenes tour.

December 12, 2025
Free standing emergency room exterior photo.

Largo, FL — HCA Florida Largo Hospital is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of HCA Florida Countryside Emergency, a new full-service, freestanding emergency room (ER) that will provide 24/7 emergency care for the Clearwater and Dunedin communities. Before welcoming patients, the community is invited to a special holiday open house with family-friendly festivities.

The new ER represents a $22.5 million investment in local healthcare services, featuring 10,860 square feet of space, 11 treatment rooms and the addition of approximately 30 new full-time jobs to support the growing community needs.

Open house highlights:

  • Guided facility tours
  • Meet-and-greet with the emergency care team
  • Family-friendly holiday fun, including visits with Santa
  • Local art displayed throughout the facility created by Dunedin High School digital media students

“As we prepare to open HCA Florida Countryside Emergency, we’re proud to expand access to 24/7 emergency care for families in Clearwater and Dunedin,” shared Sebastian Strom, MD, chief executive officer for HCA Florida Largo Hospital.

HCA Florida Countryside Emergency will provide comprehensive emergency services, including laboratory and imaging capabilities, delivered by an experienced team of board-certified emergency physicians, nurses and support staff.

Published:
December 12, 2025
Location:
HCA Florida Largo Hospital

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