HCA Florida University Hospital celebrated the opening of its new Kosher Room with a ribbon cutting ceremony on December 16. The new Kosher Room will serve as a space designed to support Jewish patients and their families. Located on the second floor near the intensive care unit (ICU), the Kosher Room provides as welcoming environment with essential amenities to meet the cultural and spiritual needs of the Jewish community.
The Kosher Room includes a selection of perishable and non-perishable items to accommodate dietary requirements, kitchen facilities, microwaves, comfortable seating, and a variety of spiritual resources.
Blake Hunter, chief operating officer at HCA Florida University Hospital, spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, highlighting the hospital’s commitment to inclusive care: “The Kosher Room reflects our dedication to serving the diverse needs of our community. By providing this pace, we are creating a supportive environment where families can feel at ease while focusing on their loved ones’ care.”
The Kosher Room is open 24/7, ensuring families have access whenever they need it most. It will be stocked regularly by Healing Hearts, A local nonprofit helping families when they are experiencing a medical crisis.
About HCA Florida University Hospital
HCA Florida University Hospital is a state-of-the-art, multi-specialty hospital that partners with top clinical leaders and use enhanced technology to deliver exceptional patient experiences. The comprehensive medical facility provides a full range of healthcare services to Davie, FL, and its surrounding communities, including 24/7 emergency care with board-certified emergency physicians, maternity, orthopedics, oncology, neurosciences, diagnostic services, imaging, and a full range of robotic and minimally invasive surgical services. HCA Florida University Hospital features all-private patient rooms. It is located adjacent to the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Broward County. For more information on HCA Florida University Hospital, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. United as a statewide network in 2022, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues working together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 11.6 million patient encounters each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provides more than $903 million in uncompensated care and contributes nearly $2.2 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly-trainedspecialists, including the state’s largest cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university-based healthcare programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
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