Kindred Hospital North Florida

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice inspire us all.

If you are a veteran, we invite you to comment with a photo of yourself in uniform and your rank so we can recognize and thank you for your service!

11/06/2025

As we celebrate Medical-Surgical Nurses Week, we extend our gratitude to the dedicated Med-Surg nurses who provide exceptional care to patients with diverse and complex needs.

Your adaptability, clinical excellence, and compassion define what it means to serve with purpose. Thank you for the professionalism and heart you bring to your work every day.

10/21/2025

We’re proud to share this recent First Coast News segment featuring our CEO, Susan Drago, and Director of Business Development, Alyssa Evangelista Morris, who spoke about the vital role our hospital plays in the community.

In the interview, they explain how Kindred Hospitals North Florida provides specialized long-term acute care for patients who need continued medical attention after a hospital stay — including ventilator weaning, wound care, and complex medical management.

We’re honored to serve patients across North Florida and help them regain strength, independence, and quality of life.

Watch the full segment below!

Sponsored by Kindred Hospital North Florida

10/20/2025

Kindred Hospitals specialize in treating complex respiratory conditions, particularly in ventilator weaning. Pulmonologists and respiratory therapists work together to help even the most complex patients breathe on their own again. Our rehabilitation teams also help patients - including those on ventilation - start moving as early and as much as possible. Most of our hospitals have earned Joint Commission certification in Respiratory Failure, showing our commitment to delivering excellent respiratory care.

10/15/2025

At Kindred, we take a comprehensive approach to care, bringing specialists from multiple disciplines together to develop a unique treatment plan for each patient. This interdisciplinary care team meets at the bedside regularly to discuss goals, milestones, treatment, and progress. We invite patients and families to participate in these meetings and make their voices heard.

10/13/2025

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a time to celebrate the vibrant cultures of Indigenous communities and to acknowledge their resilience, wisdom, and contributions that continue to shape our world today and every day.

10/09/2025

Patients at Kindred Hospitals begin receiving gentle in-bed therapy as soon as they are able to, progressing to more advanced movements as they recover. Our physical therapists (PTs) help even the most complicated patients, including those on mechanical ventilation, get on their feet. We are grateful for all our PTs who help our patients take the next step in their recovery journeys.

10/01/2025

Jayne, 76, has a history of hypothyroidism and hypertension and was admitted to the emergency room after a fall at home. She was later diagnosed with both Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Myasthenia Gravis, conditions that caused serious complications. Jayne was unable to swallow safely, which led to aspiration and respiratory failure, requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation.

When she arrived at Kindred Hospital North Florida, Jayne was facing many challenges. She had a tracheostomy and could only mouth words to communicate. She was not able to eat or drink by mouth, and she was so weak that she could not sit at the edge of her bed.

Through a coordinated care plan involving physical, occupational, and speech therapy—alongside the dedicated support of nursing and respiratory therapy, Jayne began to make steady progress. She was successfully weaned off the ventilator and regained her ability to eat safely. With therapy, her mobility improved as well, and she reached the point of transferring and walking with a walker, needing only minimal to moderate assistance when tired.

These improvements allowed Jayne to transfer to an inpatient rehabilitation unit, where she could participate in three hours of therapy each day. Her recovery is a powerful example of how teamwork and patient determination can restore independence and improve quality of life, even after serious illness.

To read more success stories from patients of Kindred Hospital North Florida, please visit http://Kindrd.care/6181fp2kZ.

09/29/2025

Your heart works for you every second of every day—on World Heart Day, take a moment to give it the care it deserves. Simple steps like managing stress, limiting salt and sugar, and staying connected with your healthcare provider can help protect your heart for years to come.

09/24/2025

Patricia was admitted to Kindred Hospital North Florida with a complex medical history, including chronic lymphedema and obesity. She initially went to the ER with shortness of breath and worsening weakness. Doctors also found redness and drainage in her right leg, diagnosed as cellulitis, which made her condition even more serious.

Because of her medical needs and limited mobility, Patricia was admitted to Kindred for continued treatment and rehabilitation. When she arrived, she was bedbound, on oxygen, and unable to perform daily activities on her own.

Despite these challenges, Patricia showed incredible determination. She worked closely with her care team in physical and occupational therapy to build strength and improve her endurance. At first, she needed maximum assistance, but through steady progress, she was able to sit up, stand, and eventually walk with help. A major milestone came when she was able to come off supplemental oxygen, showing how much her lungs and endurance had improved.

Thanks to her hard work and the support of her care team, Patricia gained enough strength and stability to transfer to the Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU). There, she was able to participate in three hours of intensive therapy each day, something she couldn’t have imagined when she first arrived.

Patricia’s journey highlights the power of perseverance and teamwork. From critical illness and immobility to standing, walking, and regaining independence, she made an inspiring recovery.

To read more success stories from patients of Kindred Hospital North Florida, please visit http://Kindrd.care/6181fp2kZ.

09/18/2025

This September, we recognize Sepsis Awareness Month—a time to spread knowledge that can save lives.
If you or a loved one has an infection and begins showing symptoms like rapid heartbeat, fever, extreme discomfort, confusion, shortness of breath, and extreme pain. If you suspect sepsis, call your doctor or seek emergency care immediately.

09/17/2025

Happy Environmental Services (EVS) Week!
Our EVS teams are often behind the scenes, but their work shines every day. From creating safe spaces for patients to supporting our clinical teams, they are an essential part of our mission. We are grateful for all they do today and every day.