HCA Florida Northside Hospital steps up through volunteering and giving

St. Petersburg, FL — HCA Florida Northside Hospital is proud to share its annual impact of giving and serving in the Pinellas County community, particularly in the Pinellas Park and Lealman neighborhoods where the hospital is located. The commitment to giving back demonstrates the hospital's culture of extending care beyond the clinical setting and fostering a sense of community wellbeing.

"Every day, our team shows what it means to truly care for our community," said Phil Marchesini, chief executive officer at HCA Florida Northside Hospital. "Whether we're volunteering at local schools, partnering with organizations to address food insecurity, or supporting health initiatives, we're committed to making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors."

Hospital Partnerships: As part of the hospital’s outreach to promote wellness in the community, HCA Florida Northside Hospital provides support through strategic partnerships and contributions to local non-profits and organizations in order to address the diverse needs in the immediate surrounding area. Those partners included:

• John Hopkins Middle School
• Boca Ciega High School
• St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
• Pinellas Park Chamber of Commerce
• American Heart Association
• Making Strides Against Cancer
• Girl Scouts of America
• Kind Mouse
• United Way Suncoast
• Feeding Pinellas
• OneBlood

Colleague Volunteering:  Northside Hospital colleagues also contributed over 700 hours of volunteer service to various community initiatives including:

• Feeding Pinellas
• Florida Dream Center
• Keep Pinellas Beautiful
• Lealman Fire Department
• St. Pete Free Clinic
• The Pineapple Projects
• United Way