UCF Lake Nona Hospital

UCF Lake Nona Hospital Part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the leading healthcare provider in the state of Florida. Welcome to a whole new state of healthcare.

UCF Lake Nona Medical Center is now UCF Lake Nona Hospital. Our newly opened hospital provides a full range of healthcare services, including emergency care, minimally invasive surgical methods and women’s healthcare. We are wholly committed to providing you not only excellent healthcare, but also support, respect and answers to your questions. We understand the stress that a visit to a hospital can bring, and we will do everything we can to help minimize your worries. For more information about our providers and services, you can visit our website or call our office directly. www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/ucf-lake-nona-hospital

Looking for a Primary Care Physician? Duron Lee, M.D., HCA Florida Lake Nona Primary Care is in the Lake Nona Performanc...
11/20/2025

Looking for a Primary Care Physician? Duron Lee, M.D., HCA Florida Lake Nona Primary Care is in the Lake Nona Performance Club and accepting patients! Dr. Lee is a primary care physician, board certified in family and sports medicine.
Right in your Lake Nona neighborhood and located at

HCA Florida Lake Nona Primary Care
6775 Chopra Terrace, Ste. 2500
Orlando, FL 32827
407-867-6320
Open Monday - Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Make an appointment here -> https://bit.ly/4pkgL8b

11/20/2025

Want to get ahead of potential heart problems with a simple screening? According to the American Heart Association, 350,000 Americans die from a cardiac arrest each year. Coronary calcium scoring is a quick, non-invasive cardiac exam that can give valuable insight into your heart health.

The inexpensive, elective screening measures the amount of calcium-containing plaque in a person’s arteries. Plaque buildup inside the arteries can grow and restrict blood flow, leading to a heart attack or other heart issues. Watch our video to learn more.

For more information about UCF Lake Nona Hospital's cardiology services, visit: https://bit.ly/48bPwFT

This morning UCF Lake Nona Hospital donated 563 pounds of food to help stock the shelves of Second Harvest Food Bank of ...
11/18/2025

This morning UCF Lake Nona Hospital donated 563 pounds of food to help stock the shelves of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida during our Healthy Food for Healthier Tomorrows Food Drive. The donations were part of HCA Healthcare's annual fall food drive to help ease food insecurity in our communities.

In March, 80 Orlando-area HCA Florida Healthcare colleagues volunteered at the non-profit sorting and packing food and donating $20,000 to help Central Florida's hungry. This year’s initiative brings HCA Florida Healthcare’s total contribution to Second Harvest to $70,000, more than 5,000 pounds of food and more than 800 volunteer hours since the partnership began in 2021.

https://bit.ly/3LORvZ9

Grief is a process that everyone experiences differently. In support of those in our Lake Nona community who may have lo...
11/18/2025

Grief is a process that everyone experiences differently. In support of those in our Lake Nona community who may have lost a loved one, UCF Lake Nona Hospital is providing additional class times for our Bereavement Support Group which meets in the hospital classroom from 6-7:30 p.m. UCF Lake Nona Hospital is located at 6700 Lake Nona Boulevard in Medical City.

Healing Hands Bereavement Support Group
*September 3
*September 17
*October 8
*October 22
*November 5
*November 19
*December 10
*December 22

To register go to - https://bit.ly/4oWRzEX

11/14/2025

Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., but there is encouraging progress in the effort to treat and beat this disease. Dr. Emilio Alonso is a surgical oncologist with HCA Florida Healthcare. In this episode of WFTV’s Care Connect, he spoke with Care Connect host Martie Salt about symptoms, risk factors, and promising treatments for pancreatic cancer.

UCF Lake Nona Hospital has received a grade of A from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog org...
11/13/2025

UCF Lake Nona Hospital has received a grade of A from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog organization focused on patient safety. The top national ranking reflects the hospital’s commitment to high-quality patient care and protecting its patients from infections, injuries and accidents. This latest accolade is among several awards and recognitions for safety, quality of healthcare, and patient experience UCF Lake Nona Hospital has received from state and industry groups since it opened in Lake Nona’s Medical City in 2021. In addition to this week’s A rating from The Leapfrog Group, awards and accolades include:

• 2025 Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pneumonia
• 2024 Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award for Excellence in Emergency Nursing
• 2022 HCA Healthcare Units of Distinction award for Surgical Services
• 2022 HCA Healthcare Units of Distinction award for Intensive Care Unit
• 2022 Excellence for Maternal Care Award from the Florida Department of Health and the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
• 2021 HCA Healthcare Units of Distinction award for 24/7 Emergency Department
• 2021 Named the first Innovation Hub by HCA Healthcare

“These prestigious awards and acknowledgements are a testament to the high standard of clinical expertise and compassionate patient-centered care we’ve provided our community,” said Wendy Brandon, CEO of UCF Lake Nona Hospital. “I’m honored to lead such an extraordinary team with a shared vision and commitment to putting patients first.”

The hospital has also achieved a number of milestones with its patients this year, including celebrating its 5,000th baby born in the hospital’s family birthing unit, and the recent completion of the hospital’s inaugural cardiac ablation procedure, providing another treatment option for eligible patients with irregular heartbeats.

Additionally, Brandon was named to the 2025 Florida Trend’s Florida 500, recognizing the state’s most influential business leaders across various industries. The 500 executives featured were selected after months of in-depth research, hundreds of interviews, and extensive connections within regional business circles.

Please visit this link for additional information about Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group. For more information about healthcare services near you, please visit https://bit.ly/4nUFtek.

https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/ucf-lake-nona-hospital/about-us/newsroom/ucf-lake-nona-hospital-recognized-for-quality-excellence

HCA Florida Healthcare

As one of the largest healthcare providers in the state, HCA Florida Healthcare is proud to have welcomed more than 32,0...
11/13/2025

As one of the largest healthcare providers in the state, HCA Florida Healthcare is proud to have welcomed more than 32,000 newborns last year — that’s one birth every 17 minutes.

Whether you’re seeking a holistic birthing experience or the latest in maternal-fetal technology, our hospitals are equipped to support your journey. From calming amenities and experienced care teams to advanced options like wireless fetal monitoring and access to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), we’re here to provide the personalized care you want — when you need it most.

Learn more about our childbirth services and how we’re supporting growing families across Florida: https://bit.ly/4qZ63pf.

For more information about delivering your baby at UCF Lake Nona Hospital go to https://bit.ly/4oFZqqp

11/12/2025

It's been a few weeks since UCF Lake Nona Hospital launched Musicians On Call bedside music rounding with our friends from Shinedown.

Last month Brent Smith and Zach Myers performed an acoustic set in the hospital’s main waiting area and then brought the music right to the rooms of some of our HCA Florida Healthcare patients to help brighten their day. UCF Lake Nona Hospital CEO Wendy Brandon said "music can be a powerful part of the healing process, and we are delighted to further enrich our patient experience with live, bedside music programming!"

Volunteer guides and musicians will be available to visit and bring live music to patients on scheduled days. Music has been shown to help people heal on a physical level by providing transformative relaxation that reduces stress levels and improves cognitive function. It also provides emotional healing by helping us express feelings of grief, fear or sadness which often accompany hospital stays or end-of-life situations.

The expansion of MOC’s programs is possible thanks to a collaboration with HCA Healthcare that included a $1 million gift to fund the creation and launch of MOC’s proprietary online platform designed to enhance its program delivery and enable the organization to reach more hospital patients and healthcare workers nationwide.

enjoy this video from the official launch event. If you are interested or know someone who would like to Join the Call,
apply at https://bit.ly/3JL0KJm.

Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not make insulin or does not use insulin effectively, leading to h...
11/12/2025

Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not make insulin or does not use insulin effectively, leading to high levels of sugar in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes with as many as one in three adults over 65 likely to develop the condition according to the National Council on Aging.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines common diabetic symptoms as frequent urination, increased thirst and/or hunger, fatigue, dry skin, slow-healing sores, blurry vision, increased infections and unintended weight loss.

Think you may have diabetic symptoms or risk factors but not sure what to do next? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Our experienced, licensed nurses are available for free 24/7 to guide you — no judgment, just support. Call 844-70-NURSE (844-706-8773).

Today, and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. We recognize our vetera...
11/11/2025

Today, and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. We recognize our veteran colleagues, patients and families whose service and sacrifice embody our mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

This morning, we celebrated with a Home of the Free Because of the Brave Veteran's Day Breakfast courtesy of HR and our Food and Nutrition Services team. Our veterans enjoyed a delicious breakfast, lots of camaraderie and a take home HCA Healthcare Military Affairs tumbler.

This Veterans Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to those who have honorably served for their courage, commitment and selflessness.

Chest pain isn’t something to ignore. Whether it feels dull, sharp, burning or crushing, it could signal a serious issue...
11/10/2025

Chest pain isn’t something to ignore. Whether it feels dull, sharp, burning or crushing, it could signal a serious issue — and the only way to know for sure is to seek medical attention.

Call 911 or visit the ER if chest pain is severe, prolonged or accompanied by:
• Confusion or disorientation
• Trouble breathing, excessive sweating, or dizziness
• Pain spreading to the jaw, left arm, or back
• Sudden tightness, pressure, or crushing sensation in the chest
• Rapid heartbeat or dangerously low blood pressure

Trust your instincts — if something feels wrong, don’t wait.

Need expert advice? Our experienced, licensed nurses are available for free 24/7 to guide you — no judgment, just support. Call HCA Florida Healthcare's Consult-A-Nurse® line at 844-70-NURSE.

11/07/2025

At HCA Florida Healthcare, we’re committed to making care more accessible, not just in our hospitals, urgent care centers, and freestanding emergency rooms, but wherever and whenever our community needs us.

Our 24/7 Consult-A-Nurse line offers free, around-the-clock access to licensed nurses who can assist with expert assessments, care navigation, and general health questions.

Call 844-70-NURSE (844-706-8773) to speak with a nurse anytime and be sure to watch the video below to learn more about this valuable resource available to our community.

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6700 Lake Nona Boulevard
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UCF Lake Nona Medical Center

UCF Lake Nona Medical Center, a partnership hospital between HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division and UCF Academic Health, will open in 2020, transforming Central Florida’s healthcare community on a journey toward an academic medical approach.

Located in Orlando’s Medical City at Lake Nona, the $175-million teaching hospital will provide healing for patients throughout Central Florida and beyond, educate the healthcare providers of the future and support the work of brilliant medical researchers that will lead to lifesaving care.