Latest health news and information in Ocala, Florida. News and press releases from Ocala Health, Advent Health, Munroe Regional Medical Center, Ocala Regional Medical Center.
An Ocala-based healthcare agency, its CEO, and two local doctors have agreed to pay $490,000 to resolve allegations that kickbacks were paid and received in violation of the False Claims Act.
AdventHealth Ocala has received an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization that upholds the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers across the country.
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital have been awarded an ‘A’ safety grade from The Leapfrog Group following a recent evaluation of general hospitals across the country.
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has issued a health alert after dangerous blue-green algal toxins were found in Orange Lake, near McIntosh.
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is inviting local youth and adults to attend a free dinner workshop on Thursday, April 13 that will promote mental wellness.
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County’s BRAZEN program is inviting local youth and adults to attend an upcoming workshop that will focus on mental wellness.
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County will host a free weekly series of classes on diabetes education and prevention at the Belleview Community Center beginning on Wednesday, April 12.
In recognition of World Sleep Day, the Florida Department of Health in Marion County is reminding residents of the importance of a good night’s sleep.
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital announced on Thursday that its new 23,581 square-foot Cardiac Procedural Unit has opened to support the growth of the hospital’s advanced coronary, structural heart, and cardiac electrophysiology services.
The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department will host the 40th annual Parade of Senior Services Information Fair on Friday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Conference Center.
Marion County residents, especially those in Ocala, will soon have an opportunity to learn more about diabetes during a free weekly series of classes at the Mary Sue Rich Community Center.
HCA Florida Healthcare announced today that Kevin Klauer has been appointed as chief medical officer (CMO) for HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, effective on Monday, January 9.
The month of January is recognized as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Florida Department of Health in Marion County is encouraging women in the community to get tested for this disease.
The Florida Department of Health’s latest virus summary for the week of Friday, December 9 through Thursday, December 15 shows that new COVID-19 cases in Marion County have increased for the fourth consecutive report. As of December 15, a cumulative total of 101,817 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marion County.
HCA Healthcare's North Florida Division has announced the appointment of Alan Keesee as chief executive officer (CEO) of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, effective on January 1, 2023.
Construction is underway for University of Florida Health’s new neighborhood hospital in Ocala, which will be located at NW Blichton Road and NW 35th Avenue Road, just east of Interstate 75.
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital recently broke ground on its newest freestanding emergency room, HCA Florida Silver Springs Emergency, which will be a part of the hospital.
The Florida Department of Health has released its virus summary for the week of Friday, November 25 through Thursday, December 1, and it shows that new COVID-19 cases in Marion County have increased for the third consecutive report. As of December 1, a cumulative total of 101,227 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Marion County.
