11/07/2025
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Charles G. Stephens
"Although I did not have the pleasure of working with Dr. Stephens for a long time, I did spend time visiting with him after retirement. He was so very welcoming to me and my family and periodically would check in to make sure we were adapting and doing okay. Dr. Stephens would talk at length about Minneola District Hospital and how important it was for the hospital to do everything it could to ensure care would continue to be provided locally well into the future. When MHC embarked on its remodeling and new build project, the “tear down” of Docs clinic had to part of that conversation and decision-making. I must admit I was apprehensive approaching him to have that conversation as the clinic was Doc’s clinic. Dr. Stephens was an enthusiastic yes, stating “whatever you need to do, do.” He was so excited for this project to take place. He very much enjoyed watching the change happen and was thrilled when he was able to see inside the new spaces.
Dr. Stephens was a man of deep faith. He gave God all the glory for his success and the success of MDH/MHC. It has been and will continue to be our responsibility to ensure MHC is here well into the future to care for the citizens of Minneola and our surrounding communities and continuing with the legacy Dr. Stephens has left behind."
- Debbie Bruner, CEO