Good Government Group

HCA Healthcare’s Good Government Group is an employee-based grassroots organization working to improve healthcare in our states and throughout the country.

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HCA CareNOW has expanded access to care, with six new urgent care locations opening in the Lowcountry. This strengthens HCA Healthcare’s presence across South Carolina, complementing a network that includes four acute care hospitals, a behavioral health hospital, 40+ physician practice locations, eight freestanding ERs, 21 urgent care clinics and more than 75 care sites statewide.

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Rio Grande Regional Hospital was recognized by Hidalgo County and the City of McAllen for being named the No. 8 Top Academic Hospital in the nation on Modern Healthcare’s 2026 Top Hospitals list. This honor reflects the dedication of its colleagues and medical staff, as well as the hospital’s ongoing commitment to high-quality care.

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HCA Florida JFK Hospital recognized 45 graduates of the East Florida Division Nurse Residency Program at the HCA Healthcare East Florida Division Nurse Residency Program commencement celebration. Over the past year, these nurses developed their skills, confidence, and hands-on experience. The hospital is proud to celebrate this achievement!

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Research College of Nursing and HCA Midwest Health recently opened a $36.5 million nursing education facility. This new environment, with high-fidelity simulation labs, interactive classrooms and hands-on training spaces, unites students, new graduates, and experienced nurses to support education, training, and career advancement.

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MountainView Hospital’s Dr. Carolyn Mulroney and Dr. Aaron Goodman were named Vegas Inc’s Healthcare Headliners for 2026. This recognition honors their leadership in establishing Nevada’s first allogeneic transplant and CAR-T program and expanding access to advanced cancer care.

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HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest has appointed Angela Dillon as its new chief operating officer. She joins from Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, bringing a strong record of enhancing patient experience, expanding service lines, and leading with a patient-centered approach.

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HCA Florida Healthcare has begun construction on HCA Florida Canopy Oak Emergency, a new freestanding emergency room that will expand access to care in Marion County. The $15 million facility is scheduled to open in spring 2027 and will provide full-service emergency care for patients of all ages.

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Memorial Satilla Health received its ninth “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing its commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. This distinction places Memorial Satilla among only 20 hospitals in Georgia to earn an “A” this spring.

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Valley Regional Medical Center was recognized by the City of Brownsville and Cameron County for being named to Modern Healthcare’s Top 100 Hospitals list and for receiving the Everest Award, the program’s highest honor. This recognition highlights the expertise of its teams and the hospital’s ongoing commitment to safe, compassionate care and expanded access to services.

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MountainStar Healthcare’s Lone Peak Hospital received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for spine surgery, hip replacement, and knee replacement. This achievement demonstrates the team’s ongoing commitment to safe, high-quality care and strong patient outcomes.

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HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital received a three-star rating, the highest awarded by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, for isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) procedures. This distinction places its open-heart surgery program among the nation’s best and highlights the cardiovascular team’s strong patient outcomes and commitment to excellence.

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Mountain View Hospital was recognized by Healthgrades with a 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award. The honor places Mountain View Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for patient experience for the fifth straight year.

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HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital named Philip Marchesini its new chief executive officer and market lead. He brings a strong record of operational, clinical, and leadership success from several HCA Florida hospitals, including HCA Florida Northside Hospital, where he led major improvements in care and performance.

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HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital recently completed its 100th cardiac pulsed field ablation procedure for patients with atrial fibrillation. The milestone reflects the team’s collaboration and commitment to excellence in patient care and marks an important step forward in expanding advanced heart rhythm care.

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HCA Florida North Florida Hospital recently achieved a first for HCA Healthcare by delivering VMAT-TBI to a transplant patient. The milestone reflects a yearlong, cross-team effort to bring a highly customized treatment approach to patients through precision, comfort, and collaboration.

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HCA Healthcare Johns Island ER is expected to open this fall. The freestanding ER will offer 24/7 emergency care for children and adults and be staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians.

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Texas Orthopedic Hospital's nursing teams were recognized in the 2026 HCA Healthcare Unit of Distinction program, with the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) earning Unit of Distinction status and the Patient Care Unit (PCU) receiving an Honorable Mention. The recognition reflects the leadership, skill, and care both teams bring to patients every day.

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HCA Florida North Florida Hospital’s Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program completed its first allogeneic stem cell transplant. As the first and only program of its kind in HCA Florida Healthcare, it brings specialized blood cancer and transplant care closer to home for patients and families.

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Clear Creek Independent School District Health Science students and graduating seniors signed commitment letters with HCA Healthcare Clear Lake as they take the next step in their education and careers. Through HCA’s StarTech program, they will complete hands-on training and start working alongside nurses in roles supporting direct patient care.

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HCA Florida Blake Hospital recently opened new on-campus offices for several physician practices, including primary care, family medicine, gynecology, rheumatology, neurological care, and thoracic surgery. Bringing these practices together on campus makes care more connected and convenient for patients.