Patient stories

Debra Shine woke up in the middle of the night with heartburn. She described her chest pain as a 10 out of 10. Her husband drove her to HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. She was having a heart attack.

When labor and delivery nurse, Stephanie Dragseth was assigned to be Abby Briggs' preceptor, little did she know that Abby would then help her deliver her son, Corbin.

When Ruskin resident Greg Gallion suffered cardiac arrest in December 2024, most doctors didn't believe he'd survive surgery. In extreme heart failure and cardiogenic shock, Greg's only hope was a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)....

The NICU team resuscitates and saves baby Oliver's life.

Ross cares for his health through multiple conditions. His dedication is paying off.

Alexis's cancer diagnosis leads to a tale a resilience and recovery.

When Adrianna Major sensed something was wrong at 24 weeks pregnant, she came to HCA Florida Brandon Hospital and delivered her twins who were cared for in the hospital's Level III neonatal Intensive care unit (NICU).

When Mike Richardson came to HCA Florida Brandon Hospital's inpatient physical rehabilitation, he needed assistance with all his basic care needs after suffering a devastating stroke.

The lifesaving care of a good samaritan and emergency response team made all the difference when Drew Overlee went into cardiac arrest.

Proud mom and HCA Healthcare occupational therapist, Jessica Mason gave birth in two HCA Healthcare hospitals spanning North America.