Halifax Health

03/19/2026

Congratulations to our March Service Pin Recipients!

Thank you for your commitment to Halifax Health and for providing the highest level of care for our community! We greatly appreciate you!

03/18/2026

Our Halifax Health - Family Medicine Residency Program is committed to serving our community and developing physicians with the skills needed to reduce healthcare disparities and cultivate a culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Halifax Health - Family Medicine Residency Program's competitive scholarship program offers one to two full housing scholarships to support underrepresented in medicine (URiM) fourth-year medical students during a one-month externship.

URiM as defined by our Halifax Health - Family Medicine Residency Program includes underrepresented races and ethnicities, LGBTQ+ students, students with disabilities, low socioeconomic status, first-generation to college, and first-generation immigrants.

Interested in learning more about our URiM Scholarship? Click the link below to get started!

https://hubs.la/Q047rBlB0

03/14/2026

This year’s Brighten Your Day Bags from Sent with Love, brought big smiles to pediatric patients and Team Members in Halifax Health - Speediatrics! Each cheerful yellow, sunshine‑themed bag was thoughtfully curated to lift spirits and share positivity throughout the unit 💛

Our pediatric patients and Team Members received bags filled with snacks, stress balls, small toys, games to keep them engaged, and uplifting messages of encouragement! Every item was generously donated by community members and carefully assembled by dedicated volunteers-an inspiring reminder of the kindness surrounding our hospital.

Sent with Love, thank you for once again brightening our day with each beautifully packed bag!

03/13/2026

Get Ready… the 2026 Halifax Health | Brooks Rehabilitation Challenge Mile is ON!

We’re lacing up, cheering loud, and celebrating abilities of all kinds at one of our favorite annual traditions🏃‍♂️

Whether you walk, roll, run, or cheer from the sidelines, this event is all about courage, community, and unstoppable spirit. Bring your friends, your family, your loudest cowbells and let’s make this year’s Challenge Mile the best one yet!

Want to participate or volunteer? Sign up at https://hubs.la/Q046MQCt0

03/11/2026

Halifax Health reported an uptick in trauma-related admissions during the 2026 Daytona Beach Bike Week, admitting 120 patients compared to 114 during last year’s event. Despite this increase, admissions specifically linked to Bike Week declined slightly, with 51 cases this year versus 57 in 2025. Motorcycle crashes during the ten‑day event also saw a minor rise, with 75 incidents recorded, up from 73 the previous year.

“Our trauma team showed outstanding skill and compassion,” said Lindsay Duffy, Director of Nursing for the Halifax Health - Emergency Department. “With more than 135 total Trauma Activations, it’s been another incredibly busy Bike Week for our Emergency team. At Halifax Health, we’re always ready to respond, and Bike Week continues to be a key moment for delivering the expert care our community relies on,” Duffy added.

Halifax Health reported an uptick in trauma-related admissions during the 2026 Daytona Beach Bike Week, admitting 120 patients compared to 114 during last year’s event. Despite this increase, admissions specifically linked to Bike Week declined slightly, with 51 cases this year versus 57 in 2025. ...

03/10/2026

Early detection saves lives, and screening is the most powerful tool we have!
Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men and women under 50. But this cancer is highly treatable when found early, yet too many people delay getting screened.

Talk with your healthcare provider now about the new screening tests available.

03/07/2026

What an incredible day on the course! Swings for Cancer once again brought our community together in support of the Charles L. And Miki N. Grant Cancer Center for Hope at Halifax Health ⛳

Thanks to the generosity of the members of Sugar Mill Country Club, our sponsors, and volunteers, this year’s event was a tremendous success. Every swing taken: golf, pickleball, tennis, and Mahjong, made a difference for compassionate care right here at home.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who participated and supported our patients with cancer. Because of you, hope continues to grow 💙

03/06/2026

Recently, our Trauma Team at Halifax Health was honored to join the American Legion Riders Summit for the Survive the Ride program - an important initiative focused on reducing Florida’s high motorcycle fatality rate through education and training 🏍️

Our Team Members provided hands-on Stop the Bleed training for riders, and Dr. Janeen Jordan, UF Health Director of Trauma Services at Halifax Health, participated in a panel of trauma care leaders to discuss Bike Week trends and strategies to prevent motorcycle-related injuries.

We are proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to keeping our community safe on the road.

03/05/2026

Halifax Health is honored to be supported by more than 50 dedicated Stitch N Knit volunteers!

In the past year alone, they have created over 12,000 comfort items for our patients, including lap quilts, pressure pillows, cardio pouches, stuffed animals, busy buddies, neck pillows, lovies, and caps, mitts, and booties for our tiniest patients!

Some volunteers create these items in our Stitch N Knit workshop on the second floor of the Fountain Tower, while many generously give their time and talents from home-all to bring added comfort and care to our community 💙

03/04/2026

Halifax Health - Medical Center of Daytona Beach has performed its first robotic total knee replacement using Johnson & Johnson’s Velys Robotic-Assisted Solution. This achievement is a testament to our commitment to providing advanced technology and exceptional care for our community.

Dr. Brian R. Hatten, an orthopedic surgeon from The Orthopedic Clinic in Daytona Beach, completed the surgery at Halifax Health. The Velys Robotic-Assisted Solution uses a variety of advanced technologies to provide the surgeon with the information and tools they need to perform accurate and precise knee replacement surgery that is personalized for the patient’s specific anatomy which may help improve patient outcomes.

Halifax Health - Medical Center of Daytona Beach has performed its first robotic total knee replacement using Johnson & Johnson’s Velys Robotic-Assisted Solution. This achievement is a testament to our commitment to providing advanced technology and exceptional care for our community.

03/02/2026

Halifax Health is proud to announce its inclusion in Becker’s Hospital Review’s “165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare in 2026”, a national recognition honoring hospitals, health systems, and healthcare organizations that exemplify excellence in workplace culture, employee support, and organizational commitment to their people.

Halifax Health’s place on the 2026 list reflects what has long defined the organization: a deep, intentional investment in its Team Members and a sustained commitment to creating an environment where Team Members can thrive. Becker’s highlights organizations that offer robust benefits, meaningful opportunities for professional and personal development, inclusive and supportive work environments, and resources that promote true work-life balance - all qualities embedded in the culture and mission at Halifax Health.

Halifax Health is proud to announce its inclusion in Becker’s Hospital Review’s “165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare | 2026”, a national recognition honoring hospitals, health systems, and healthcare organizations that exemplify excellence in workplace culture, employee support, and organiz...

03/01/2026

Spring Fun Fest is almost here! 🌷

Join us on March 25, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach near the splash pad for games, face painting, crafts, visits with the Easter Bunny, and more!

It is the perfect opportunity for families to make memories together and hop into connection with our community 🐰