HCA Florida Blake Hospital has again earned status as a Verified Burn Center from the American Burn Association (ABA). Blake Hospital is home to one of only six ABA-verified burn programs in Florida and remains a leading provider of specialized burn care for the region and beyond.
ABA verification is a rigorous process that evaluates a burn center’s ability to care for patients across the full continuum of care, from emergency response through rehabilitation. This re-verification confirms that Blake Hospital continues to meet nationally recognized standards for treating even the most complex burn injuries.
“Earning ABA status is incredibly meaningful because it reflects the excellence of our team and the trust patients place in us every day,” said Steve Young, CEO of HCA Florida Blake Hospital. “People don’t just come to us from our local community, they come from across the region and even around the country for the specialized care they will receive here.”
Blake Hospital’s burn program provides 24/7 access to a highly specialized, multidisciplinary team that includes burn surgeons, nurses, therapists and support staff dedicated to burn care. The program is built to care for patients with a wide range of complex burn and wound injuries. The team provides advanced wound management, reconstructive and restorative procedures and individualized rehabilitation plans tailored to each patient’s recovery. Care extends beyond the hospital stay, with long-term follow-up and support services designed to help patients regain function, confidence and quality of life.
“What makes this program special is the people behind it and the relationships we build with our patients,” said Michael Van Vliet, MD, medical director of the burn program at HCA Florida Blake Hospital. “We’re with them through some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and we stay with them as they heal. This re-verification reflects the heart of what we do and the responsibility we feel to every patient who comes through our doors.”
Read more information about the Burn Program at HCA Florida Blake Hospital.
To see the impact of this care firsthand, watch the story of burn survivor Tristan Torbett and his journey to recovery.