Transplant Update
During the June 25th weekend, four surgeons from the Florida Hospital Transplant Center performed five kidney transplants, three liver transplants, and four organ recoveries! This marked a new local record for number of surgeons and surgeries performed in 37 hours. The transplant ‘marathon’ utilized two operating rooms to accommodate the influx of organs and recipients.
Since the program began 35 years ago, more than 2000 patients have received organ transplants at Florida Hospital. The surgeons cite the dedicated staff for being able to accomplish the life-saving surgeries. They also, of course, credit the organ donors who gave the gift of life.
Emergency Medicine Update
Florida Hospital’s Emergency Medicine recently ranked among the Top 5% in the nation! This is quite an accomplishment, especially considering Florida Hospital sees more than 380,000 emergency cases each year! This information was based upon a risk-adjustment methodology applied to patients admitted to the hospital through the emergency department for 11 diagnoses. Of the 4,907 short-term, acute-care hospitals Florida Hospital was ranked in the top 5% and awarded the HealthGrades Emergency Medicine Excellence Award.
Congratulations to the ED team and all departments that work with them.
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