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HCA Florida Blake Hospital is expanding graduate medical education program with new fellowships that will help grow local access to specialized care and build a stronger future healthcare workforce for Manatee County and surrounding communities.

The hospital has taught the program to more than 14,000 community members since 2018.

HCA Florida Healthcare colleagues across Southwest Florida volunteered hundreds of hours in April to support food access, student mentorship, environmental projects and donation efforts. Team members from five hospitals partnered with local organizations to help families in need, inspire future healthcare professionals and strengthen community well-being as part of HCA Florida Healthcare's We Show Up® For Our Communities campaign.

HCA Florida Blake Hospital has once again achieved national recognition from the American Burn Association as a Verified Burn Center. Blake Hospital provides comprehensive care for patients with complex burn injuries and is a trusted regional destination for burn treatment and recovery.

Hospitals across Florida recognized by Healthgrades as top performers for exceptional patient-centered care.

The hospital was ranked among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety outcomes for the third consecutive year.

HCA Florida Blake Hospital received the AORN Go Clear Award for eliminating exposure to surgical smoke, a potentially hazardous byproduct of certain surgical instruments, across multiple procedural areas, including the OR, endoscopy, ED, cath lab, and interventional radiology.

HCA Florida Blake Hospital has strengthened its award winning orthopedic services with the introduction of new robotic technology that enhances precision and personalization in total knee replacement procedures for patients in Manatee County.

Orthopedic surgeon Andres O'Daly, MD, is the new medical director of orthopedics at HCA Florida Blake Hospital, where he will lead the award-winning program recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery.

HCA Florida Blake Hospital has introduced geniculate artery embolization (GAE), a minimally invasive procedure that expands its orthopedic offerings by providing patients with a new approach to easing chronic knee pain and improving mobility from osteoarthritis.