HCA Florida Northside Hospital celebrates 50 Years

St. Petersburg, FL — HCA Florida Northside Hospital proudly marks its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of exceptional healthcare for the Pinellas County community. Since its opening in 1976, Northside Hospital has served tens of thousands of patients across multiple generations and has grown into a trusted source for advanced medical care.

“Fifty years ago, a group of visionaries founded Northside Hospital to bring high-quality care close to home and help people live longer, healthier lives,” said Phil Marchesini, chief executive officer of Northside Hospital. “Today, we honor that vision and continue the tradition of growing and investing in the best medical equipment, most advanced technology and best teams of physicians, nurses, and caregivers.”

One of the key faces behind the hospital’s opening was prominent St. Petersburg businessman Hubert Rutland. He, along with well-known politician C.W. Bill Young and a core group of physicians, recognized a need for more access to better healthcare in the area.

Over the past five decades, Northside Hospital has grown from its local beginnings into a facility recognized for best-in-class care. As one of the region’s top receiving centers for heart attack patients, the hospital continues to lead in life-saving cardiac interventions and routinely receives recognition for cardiac, stroke, critical and surgical care from national organizations such as the American Heart Association and Healthgrades.

As part of the 50th anniversary celebration, Northside Hospital is honoring employees who have contributed to its success over the years, including Bob Gross, who helped open the doors to the facility. Bob began his career at Northside while still in high school and has served in multiple roles, including security, engineering, and facilities maintenance.

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