Lake Butler Hospital

11/12/2025

🚁 When minutes matter, readiness saves lives.
Our helipad means fast access to flight teams and specialty hospitals, including Wolfson Children’s Hospital, so patients get to the right care as quickly and safely as possible. It is a visible promise to our community that emergency help can lift off from Lake Butler at any hour.
Thank you to our ER team, EMS partners, and flight crews for the skill, coordination, and heart behind every safe landing and every lifesaving transfer.
In an emergency, call 911. Learn more about our emergency care: LakeButlerHospital.com

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans - Today, we honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication safeguard the freedoms we all cherish.

We extend our deepest gratitude to every veteran and to our own team members who have served. Thank you for your commitment to our country and community.

We thank you, we remember you, and we honor you.

11/10/2025

💙 Celebrating National Radiologic Technology Week 💙
This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible Radiology and Ultrasound Team at Lake Butler Hospital, the experts who bring clarity, comfort, and care to every patient they serve.

From X-rays and CT scans to ultrasounds, these professionals play a vital role in modern healthcare, helping providers diagnose illness, guide treatment, and monitor healing with accuracy and compassion. Their work is often behind the scenes, but their impact is felt in every department and by every patient who walks through our doors.

Please join us in recognizing our amazing team:
• Jill Walding – Director of Radiology
• Melissa Heimbuch, Madison Box, Ouida Barber, Terry Sipes, Leslie Clayton – Radiologic Technologists
• Emilie Yeauger, Lindsey Klingler – Ultrasound Technologists

Your dedication, professionalism, and heart make all the difference. Thank you for helping our community see health and healing more clearly every day. 💙

11/07/2025

💚 Grateful for Community Partnerships That Make a Difference! Tonight, Lake Butler Hospital was honored to attend the Partner Appreciation Dinner hosted by Promised Land Family Ministries. It was a beautiful evening dedicated to the local organizations, churches, and communities who work together to uplift Union County families.

We were grateful sit alongside fellow community partners including UF Health and the Lake Butler Woman's Club. Shout out to the deliciously catered feast by Piesanos!

Promised Land Family Ministries shared meaningful updates on the impact they’re making right here in Union County. Their outreach continues to grow, including their recent food pantry distribution which provided support to over 700 families in just one month, along with health-focused programs that are changing lives every day.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Rebecca and John Hall for hosting a thoughtful evening of appreciation, fellowship, and encouragement, and doing so many wonderful things for Union County communities.

💙 Stronger Together. Serving With Purpose.

# PromisedLandFamilyMinistries

11/06/2025

🌟 Lake Butler Hospital Earns National 5-Star Rating from the National Rural Rating System (NRRS)! This 5-Star Rating is a national recognition awarded to rural hospitals that demonstrate the highest levels of patient satisfaction and quality of care, based on verified patient survey data.

💙 What this means for you: It means patients just like you felt cared for, listened to, respected, and treated like family. It means you don’t have to leave Union County to receive top-rated care recognized across the nation. And it means that when you walk through our doors, you’re entering a hospital where compassion, communication, and quality always come first.

We’re honored by your trust and remain dedicated to making every patient experience the best it can be. Thank you for choosing Lake Butler Hospital.

Expect Better. Experience 5-Star Care, right here in Union County.

11/06/2025

We were honored to host a young local performer, Stetson Floyd Music, whose music brought comfort, joy, and connection to our hospital today. Patients and staff felt re-energized, and the entire building lit up with the warmth he shared so naturally.

This talented young man sang his heart out with confidence, kindness, and a genuine love for bringing joy to others, reflecting the very best of our community’s values. We are incredibly proud of him and his family for choosing to share his gift in such a meaningful way.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the Union County Impact Initiative and the Floyd family for making this visit possible and for helping us bring such an uplifting and memorable experience to our patients and team.

11/01/2025

🎃 We hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃
Yesterday was a fun and festive day at Lake Butler Hospital as we celebrated Halloween with our annual Chili Cookoff, Costume Contest, a special birthday presentation, and team activities. Thank you to every department that joined in and helped make the day special for both staff and patients. Moments like these remind us just how strong and connected our LBH family is.

The energy, teamwork, and creativity were on full display. From the costume parade and team games to mask decorating and candy-count challenge, the day was filled with laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of smiles. The chili cook-off was a crowd favorite and brought out the best of our team spirit. Congratulations to all the winners!

🧡 If you captured a great moment, we’d love to see it. Feel free to share your photos below!

Thank you to the staff who shared their photos for this post!

10/24/2025

10/24/2025

Respiratory Care Week | Every deep breath, every moment of calm, and every recovery from distress is made possible by experts who stand ready when breathing becomes difficult.

We celebrate our Respiratory Therapy team! These professionals who bring knowledge, compassion, and precision to every patient they serve.

Our Respiratory Therapy Team
• Tammy Hines, Director of Respiratory
• Stacey Adeniji, Respiratory Therapist
• Angela Randolph, Respiratory Therapist
• Rodney Jackson, Respiratory Therapist
• Lee Deland, Respiratory Therapist
• Kim Pfeiffer, Respiratory Therapist
• Kareem Moore, Respiratory Therapist

What They Make Possible
✅ Emergency treatments and life-saving ventilation support
✅ Oxygen therapy and respiratory stabilization during crises
✅ Noninvasive ventilation and airway management for safe transport ✅ Nebulizer and inhaler treatments tailored to each patient
✅ Pulmonary rehab and patient education for long-term wellness
✅ Diagnostic testing that guides accurate, effective care
✅ Works with physicians and nurses to restore breathing
✅ Gives hope to patients and families in their most fragile moments

From critical care to daily therapy, this team restores breath, eases fear, and helps patients live more fully. Their dedication strengthens every heartbeat and every breath within our walls. 💚

Add a thank-you in the comments and let them know how much they’re appreciated!

10/24/2025

On October 20, the Union County Board of County Commissioners officially proclaimed October 2025 as American Pharmacists Month, recognizing the vital role pharmacists play in keeping our communities healthy.

📸 Pictured left to right: Channing Dobbs (Commission Chair), Commissioner Donna Jackson, William Garst of Lake Butler Hospital, and Commissioner Melissa McNeal.

This year’s theme, “Caring for Our Communities,” honors the dedication of pharmacy professionals who provide medication management, immunizations, and trusted guidance to patients every day.

👏 Join us in thanking all pharmacists for their care, expertise, and commitment to better health!

10/23/2025

Pharmacy Recognition Week | Behind every dose, order, and life-saving moment is a pharmacy team ensuring safety, accuracy, and trust in care. Their precision protects every patient, and their expertise supports every department. Join us in celebrating Vithia, William, and Steven for their commitment to excellence, precision, and patient well-being.

Our Pharmacy Team
• Vithia An, Director of Pharmacy • William Garst, Registered Pharmacist • Hannah Sleeper, Registered Pharmacy Technician • Steven Alexander, Registered Pharmacy Technician

What They Make Possible
✅ Safe and accurate medication preparation for patients
✅ Careful review of prescriptions, interactions, and dosages
✅ 24/7 collaboration with physicians and nurses for optimal care
✅ Leadership in medication safety, policy, and education
✅ Rapid response during emergencies and complex treatments
✅ A trusted link between science, safety, and patient recovery

From managing the hospital medications to ensuring every patient receives the right dose at the right time, this team’s expertise protects lives and strengthens our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. 💚

Add a thank-you in the comments and let them know how much they’re appreciated!

10/23/2025

❤️ NOW HIRING: ER Registered Nurse (Full-Time) & ER Registered Nurse (PRN).
You’re the calm in an emergency. The one that patients trust when moments matter most. At Lake Butler Hospital, you’ll join a close-knit ER team that shares your drive to make a real difference, save lives, and help people heal.

What We Offer
• Medical benefits & paid time off
• 401(k) after one year
• Discounts at Willow Café
• A supportive, family-like team

📍 Location: Lakeside Lake Butler, FL, a peaceful North Florida lakeside community with small-town charm and big heart.

Join a hospital built on care, teamwork, and community. Our ER nurses use skill and heart to make a real difference every day.

👉 Apply Now: https://lakebutlerhospital.com/about/careers/