HCA Florida North River Ranch Emergency now open!

Parrish, FL — Today marks a major milestone for the Parrish community as HCA Florida South Shore Hospital opens the doors to HCA Florida North River Ranch℠ Emergency, the area’s first full-service emergency room. Located at 12145 Little River Way, this state-of-the-art, $16 million facility is now delivering around-the-clock emergency care to residents of Parrish and surrounding areas.

Located in the North River Ranch community, the emergency facility is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians, specially trained nurses and skilled technicians, all equipped to handle a wide range of medical emergencies. The facility features:

• 11 private treatment rooms
• dedicated trauma room
• onsite laboratory, radiology and CT scan services
• around-the-clock security

From broken bones to stroke symptoms, the center is fully equipped to diagnosis and treat urgent and emergent conditions, including:

• Broken bones and lacerations
• Stomach and abdominal pain
• Chest pain
• Stroke
• Breathing difficulties and upper respiratory infections

“We are excited and honored to be the first to provide emergency care to the North River Ranch and Parrish communities,” said Cathy Edmisten, CEO of HCA Florida South Shore Hospital. “Our dedicated emergency care team is committed to delivering exceptional care and we look forward to being a catalyst for the growth and success of this vibrant and growing area.”

North River Ranch Emergency is a department of South Shore Hospital, nationally recognized for its care which includes Adult Cardiovascular Services and Primary Stroke Center designations. Recent accolades include:

• 2025 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award
• America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care (2025 and 2024)
• America’s 100 Best Hospitals for both Orthopedic Surgery (2023-2025)
• America’s 100 Best for Gastrointestinal Surgery in 2025.

A celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony was held on August 22, featuring community leaders and partners including Neal Communities, Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Parrish Fire District, Ambitrans Ambulance, Parrish Civic Association, Allied Health students from Parrish Community School, elected officials and members of the media.

To learn more about services, visit HCA Florida South Shore Hospital website.