A year ago this week, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend, causing loss of life and catastrophic damage. Just a few weeks later, deadly Hurricane Milton tore a path of destruction through Central Florida, and as that anniversary approaches, HCA Florida’s Orlando-area hospitals are reinforcing their commitment to emergency preparedness and rapid response should the community experience a hurricane this season. HCA Florida Healthcare includes five hospitals in the Greater Orlando area: HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, Oviedo Medical Center, UCF Lake Nona Hospital, HCA Florida Osceola Hospital and HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital.
One year later: HCA Florida Healthcare reflects on lessons from 2024 hurricane season
The Orlando area hospitals reinforce their commitment to emergency preparedness at the approach of the anniversaries of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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