Patient stories

Dr. Luis Cadena lived with chronic back pain. That all changed with a minimally invasive procedure at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.

Darryl McGinnes' life was saved by bystanders who knew CPR and an emergency quadruple bypass performed at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.

Stomach pain turned to a severe infection and three weeks in the ICU.

Alexis wasn't sure which weight-loss option was right for her, but the weight loss team at HCA Florida West Marion Hospital put her at ease.

When Latasha Dowdy's son needed emergency medical care, she utilized one of HCA Florida Healthcare's freestanding emergency rooms.

"Santa Scott" Jacob's Christmas tradition seemed in doubt until he got help from the region's only Level 1 trauma center.

Carolina participated in HCA Florida Ocala Hospital's High Risk Women's Program to learn more about her potential risk of cancer.

HCA Florida Healthcare is pioneering "awake" brain surgery for people with tumors. Diane Bodie-Hutchinson shares her experience with this procedure.

When firefighter Jerry Tafoya responded to a vehicle collision, he never expected he would find his mother as the driver experiencing a stroke.

When Lora Musikantow suddenly began to slur her words and lose control of her left side, her husband quickly realized it was a stoke and she needed help. HCA Florida Ocala Hospital provided that help.