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Facility Details
Located in Gainesville, Florida, home of the University of Florida, North Florida Regional Medical Center is a 278-bed full service medical-surgical acute care facility serving 14 counties and offering comprehensive heart care, women's health, diabetes care and neuromusculoskeletal services. NFRMC was chosen as one of the Top 100 Hospitals in America by HCIA.
Since being founded by a group of physicians and HCA in 1972, North Florida Regional Medical Center has provided the community with high quality, cost-effective health care. North Florida Regional is a full service medical and surgical acute care center offering comprehensive heart care, cancer care, women's health, senior care and orthopedic/neurosurgery and spine services.
North Florida Regional has more than 425 physicians on staff in 40 different specialties. In addition, comprehensive programs covering the full spectrum of care are available from patient education and prevention to diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
North Florida Regional has achieved numerous milestones since opening its doors in 1973. It was the first hospital to receive accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) during its first year of operation.
NFRMC has been recognized eight times as one of the 100 Top Hospitals. North Florida Regional is the only non-teaching hospital to receive this distinction. The hospital's maternity unit has been selected as one of the "Top 10" maternity units in the nation by Child magazine and by HealthGrades.
North Florida Regional is committed to providing integrated healthcare services that meet or exceed the needs and expectations of those we serve. Our care values mold and shape our daily interactions, fostering care, compassion and kindness. Our values carry over to North Florida Regional's commitment to serve as a community leader. The employees and medical staff are leaders in community causes and participate in a variety of events for the March of Dimes, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and United Way of North Central Florida.
Community Details
Gainesville is nestled among rolling hills in the heart of beautiful North Central Florida and boasts scenic lakes, wetlands and trails. Gainesville has been consistently recognized as one of Florida's most livable cities. It is the education hub of North Central Florida, a center of world-renowned healthcare, and is a vibrant, creative community. Gainesville is noted as one of the healthiest business communities in America, and the healthcare industry is the second largest employer in the city. The city offers a variety of cultural activities, museums, historic places of interest, and excellent education. The area population is 218,000 and steadily rising.
Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, the state's oldest, largest and most comprehensive university. The Gators are the 2006 National Football Champions and hold back-to-back NCAA titles in men’s basketball.
Links
www.gainesvillechamber.com
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