News Summary
Orlando Health is set to open a new freestanding emergency room in Waterford Lakes on April 29. This state-of-the-art facility, covering 18,000 square feet, will provide 24/7 emergency care, featuring 10 treatment rooms and advanced medical services. The location aims to improve access to urgent healthcare services for residents in the area, ensuring comprehensive medical attention is available when needed, especially as the community continues to grow.
Exciting News for Waterford Lakes Residents!
In an exciting development for the community of Waterford Lakes, Orlando Health is rolling out a brand-new freestanding emergency room on April 29. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to provide immediate medical care in a friendly, accessible setting, ensuring that residents receive the healthcare they need, right when they need it.
New Home for Emergency Care
The new emergency room is nestled at 11898 Lake Underhill Road, conveniently replacing a former Harley-Davidson dealership. You’re probably wondering: how big is this new place? Well, it covers an impressive 18,000 square feet! That’s a lot of room for thoughtfully designed treatment spaces and vital medical services. With the ever-growing population in east Orange County, this new location will help make sure that help is just around the corner for those in need of urgent care.
What Awaits Inside
Once you step into the new Orlando Health Emergency Room, you’ll find features that are tailored to provide comprehensive care. The facility boasts 10 treatment rooms, along with a fully equipped laboratory and advanced imaging services including CT scans, X-rays, and ultrasounds. These resources ensure that effective treatment and diagnosis can happen quickly, allowing healthcare providers to respond adeptly to a variety of situations.
Strategically Located and Ready to Serve
This new emergency room is easily accessible, sitting right near State Road 408. Its location means that anyone in the Waterford Lakes area, whether near home or on the go, can quickly reach it when an urgent medical issue arises. What’s more, the facility is set to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So whether it’s a weekend, a holiday, or the middle of the night, you can count on help being available at any hour.
Qualified Staff Ready to Assist
At the helm of this quality care will be a dedicated team that includes board-certified emergency physicians and registered nurses, backed by a full support staff. This ensures that patients can trust they are in competent hands, getting the best possible care when it matters most. The team is committed to providing not just adult care but also placing a strong emphasis on pediatric emergency care, recognizing that children often have unique medical needs that require special attention.
Community Focus and Future Goals
The opening of the Orlando Health Emergency Room in Waterford Lakes is not just about providing immediate healthcare. It’s part of a wider strategy to expand and strengthen the health services available in the community. With the ongoing growth in the population of east Orange County, this facility plays a significant role in meeting the increasing demand for healthcare. Residents can feel confident that they will have access to high-quality medical attention right in their neighborhood.
So mark your calendars for April 29, and if you ever find yourself in need of emergency care, rest assured that this new facility is ready and waiting to serve the community with dedication and expertise. Waterford Lakes is stepping up in a big way for your healthcare needs!
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Additional Resources
- WFTV: Orlando Health Opens New ER in Waterford Lakes
- AdventHealth: AdventHealth Opens Waterford Lakes ER
- Orlando Health: Freestanding Emergency Rooms
- Wikipedia: Emergency Room
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Emergency Medicine
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