HCA Florida Memorial Hospital

🚑 Wee-ooo wee-ooo! Can you hear the ambulance? That sound means help is on the way. During EMS Week, we proudly celebrate the EMS professionals and first responders who answer the call every single day — bringing lifesaving care, compassion and hope to our community when it matters most. This week at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, we’re showing our appreciation by providing free lunches for our EMS partners and hosting educational sessions led by our ER, Trauma and Stroke physicians on topics including STEMI care, difficult airways, needle decompression and thrombectomies. Each year, approximately 10 million patients receive care in HCA Healthcare emergency rooms, and many depend on EMS professionals for critical treatment and safe transport during some of life’s most urgent moments. To all EMS professionals: thank you for your courage, dedication and unwavering commitment to caring for others. We are grateful for everything you do. #EMSWeek #ThankYouEMS #EMSprovideers #firstresponders HCA Healthcare

Donate today! In recognition of National Stop the Bleed Day, join us and our partners, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, for a blood drive at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital on Thursday, May 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 3625 University Blvd. S, located near the parking garage facing University. A single donation can help provide lifesaving blood for patients in emergencies and those undergoing surgery or critical medical treatment throughout our community. All donors will receive a free T-shirt as a thank you. We invite the community to stop by, donate blood, and help save lives. LifeSouth Community Blood Centers #beahero #savinglivesthroughblooddonation

Most people will experience a headache at some point in their lives. But in some cases, a severe or unusual headache can be a warning sign of a more serious medical condition, such as a stroke, blood clot or brain tumor. Seek emergency medical care right away if a headache comes on suddenly or is accompanied by symptoms such as: • Confusion • Slurred speech • Weakness or numbness on one side of the body • Vision loss • High fever with a stiff neck Trust your instincts. If something feels different or concerning, don’t ignore it. Need medical guidance? HCA Florida Healthcare’s experienced, licensed nurses are available 24/7 through Consult-A-Nurse® to help connect you to the care you need. Save this number and call anytime for answers, support and peace of mind: 844-70-NURSE (844-706-8773) — free and available day or night. #HealthierTomorrows #ConsultANurse

Have a health question but not sure where to start? Our Consult-A-Nurse® line is available 24/7 to help guide you. At HCA Florida Healthcare, we’re here for your health every step of the way. With more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices and freestanding emergency rooms, our network makes it easier to access care when and where you need it. Together, our 84,000 colleagues and 11,100 physicians are dedicated to advancing care for the communities we serve. Whether you’re dealing with a minor concern or something more serious, you can speak directly with experienced, licensed nurses who are ready to provide trusted guidance and support. Call HCA Florida Healthcare’s Consult-A-Nurse® line at 844-70-NURSE (844-706-8773) for answers, advice and peace of mind. If you need to visit an emergency room close to home, you can find a convenient location by visiting https://bit.ly/4ulZcHU. #CareLikeFamily #HCAFloirdaHealthcare

Please join us in cheering on our colorectal surgeon Dr. Andrew Schlussel as he competes in Jacksonville's first Ironman competition on Saturday May 16. Dr. Schlussel will join approximately 1,700 people who will swim 2.4 miles, ride a bicycle for 112 miles, then run 26.2-miles, all in under 7 hours! Dr. Schlussel will join athletes who will participate in Ironman across Jacksonville from the downtown riverbank area, all the way down to Nocatee and back. Go Dr. Schlussel! RUN, BIKE and SWIM your best race. We are proud of you. Based on recommendations from HCA Healthcare and the American Heart Association, incorporating running, biking, or swimming is an excellent way to improve cardiovascular health, boost mood, and manage stress. Running, biking, and swimming are all excellent, high-impact or low-impact, cardiovascular activities with swimming offering a unique, full-body, low-impact option suitable for all ages. Swimming can also improve mood, reduce anxiety for people with fibromyalgia, and provide a calming, zero-gravity environment. The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week, which can be achieved through any of these methods. HCA Healthcare #ironman #surgeonironman

Kidney stones affect millions of people each year, with about 1 in 10 people developing one during their lifetime, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Dr. Brian DeFade, a board-certified urologist with HCA Florida Healthcare, recently joined Health Connect host Kathryn Daniel to discuss the warning signs of kidney stones, available treatment options and ways to help reduce your risk. Watch the conversation to learn when symptoms may require medical attention and what steps you can take to help protect your kidney health. Source: National Kidney Foundation #HealthierTomorrows

Please join us in celebrating and thanking Adrianne Schmidt for an incredible 37 years of dedicated service as Pharmacy Director at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital. Adrianne’s leadership, commitment, and passion for patient care have made a lasting impact on our hospital, our teams, and the countless patients she has served over the years. At her retirement celebration—attended by CEO Reed Hammond, CFO Drew Hartmann, senior leaders, and her pharmacy team—Adrianne shared: “I am looking forward to the next chapter in my life. I have had such an amazing team to work with. We've been through so much together and we've carried each other through it all. This has been an honor. Thank you.” We are deeply grateful for Adrianne’s years of service, her inspiring and impactful leadership, and the legacy she leaves behind. She will be greatly missed. Please join us in wishing Adrianne all the best in this exciting next chapter! HCA Healthcare

As we celebrate Hospital Week, we're proud to recognize the incredible colleagues at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital who help make a meaningful difference for our patients, their families and our community each day. This year also marks 57 years of caring for and serving the Jacksonville community since Memorial first opened its doors on May 7, 1969, a milestone made possible by the dedication, compassion and commitment of generations of colleagues who continue to show up for those who rely on us. As part of HCA Healthcare, a healthcare network of approximately 320,000 colleagues, we are united by a shared commitment to compassionate, high-quality care and supporting the communities we serve. That commitment is what We Show Up is all about, recognizing the teamwork, heart and dedication our colleagues bring to every patient interaction and every moment of care. To all of our colleagues at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, thank you for showing up each day with compassion, professionalism and a commitment to making a meaningful difference. #NationalHospitalWeek HCA Florida Healthcare

Congratulations to Rapid Response Nurse Sharon Prescod, RN, on being named the 2026 Nurse of the Year at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital. Sharon is a true example of clinical excellence, patient advocacy, and steady leadership. In some of the most critical moments, she brings calm to chaos—helping stabilize the sickest patients and ensuring they receive the highest level of care. Her impact is felt across the ICU and throughout the hospital, where she continually helps elevate patient outcomes. Sharon’s journey is equally inspiring. She began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 1996, became an LPN in 2009, and achieved her goal of becoming a Registered Nurse in 2014. Her dedication to growth led her from Hematology/Oncology to the ICU, and ultimately to her current role as a Rapid Response Nurse. In addition to her clinical work, Sharon actively contributes to advancing nursing practice as a member of both the Professional Nursing Practice Council and the ICU Practice Council. Thank you, Sharon, for your unwavering commitment to excellence and compassionate care, and congratulations! HCA Healthcare

Happy Mother's Day! Today, we celebrate every kind of mom who fills our lives and community with love, strength and guidance. At HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, we’re honored to support growing families through every stage of pregnancy, delivery and parenthood. We also want to recognize the mothers, grandmothers and caregivers among our colleagues, patients and community members. Thank you for the compassion, support and care you share every day, both at home and throughout our community. #happymonthersday #CareLikeFamily HCA Florida Healthcare