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- Cardiology: Darryl McGinnesDarryl McGinnes' life was saved by bystanders who knew CPR and an emergency quadruple bypass performed at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.
- Critical Care: Scott LarsenStomach pain turned to a severe infection and three weeks in the ICU.
- Weight loss surgery: Alexis WardAlexis 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.
- Emergency care: Latasha's storyWhen Latasha Dowdy's son needed emergency medical care, she utilized one of HCA Florida Healthcare's freestanding emergency rooms.
- Carolina SolanoCarolina participated in HCA Florida Ocala Hospital's High Risk Women's Program to learn more about her potential risk of cancer.
- Neurological care: Diane's storyHCA Florida Healthcare is pioneering "awake" brain surgery for people with tumors. Diane Bodie-Hutchinson shares her experience with this procedure.
- Spine care: Scott's story"Santa Scott" Jacob's Christmas tradition seemed in doubt until he got help from the region's only Level 1 trauma center.
- Linda MuncyWhen firefighter Jerry Tafoya responded to a vehicle collision, he never expected he would find his mother as the driver experiencing a stroke.
- Stroke: Lora MusikantowWhen 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.
- Cardiology: Gina DickeyA decision to seek treatment for a severe pain at HCA Florida Silver Springs Emergency and then HCA Florida Ocala Hospital saved Gina Dickey's life.