Volusia and Flagler County - Hurricane Irma did not stop Florida Hospitals in Volusia and Flagler County from caring for patients in need of emergency care and performing surgeries throughout the weekend and into
Monday.
Below is a recap of Florida Hospital’s efforts during the hurricane:
- Medical care: The emergency department teams in Volusia and Flagler counties cared for snake bites, chainsaw injuries, and even a gunshot wound, as well as urgent heart and lung conditions. All in all, the Florida Hospitals in Volusia and Flagler counties cared for 900 patients in the emergency departments during Hurricane Irma.
- During Hurricane Irma, the local EVAC team was dedicated to ensuring every patient that needed medical care made it safely to the hospital, even with the hurricane force winds. During the height of the storm, they transported a patient to the emergency department at Florida Hospital DeLand via an armored tank.
- Employees: More than 1,500 Florida Hospital employees worked throughout the storm in Volusia and Flagler counties, and the robust physician staffing included radiology, pathology, cardiology, critical care and more.
- Child care: With legions of employees called to work throughout the duration of Hurricane Irma, the Florida Hospital team made accommodations for the on-site care of 126 children.
Now that Hurricane Irma has cleared the area, Florida Hospital anticipates a large influx of patients in need and the emergency departments stand ready.
In addition, Florida Hospital Centra Care has five urgent care facilities open to patients with extended hours. Locations include:
- 1014 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
- 2293 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand
- 1360 Saxon Blvd., Orange City
- 1270 Palm Coast Pkwy. NW, Palm Coast
- 1208 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange
Furthermore, Florida Hospital has
extended its offer for free telemedicine via Florida Hospital’s app, eCare. The virtual visits are typically $49, but now through
Friday, Sept. 15, the service will remain completely free.
Below is an update on each of the Florida Hospital facilities in Volusia and Flagler counties:
- Florida Hospital DeLand in DeLand:
- After a full assessment, Florida Hospital DeLand sustained no major damage during Hurricane Irma. All hospital services are open for normal business hours.
- Florida Hospital Flagler in Palm Coast:
- After a full assessment, Florida Hospital Flagler sustained no major damage during Hurricane Irma. All hospital services are open for normal business hours.
- Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in Orange City:
- After a full assessment, Florida Hospital Fish Memorial sustained no major damage during Hurricane Irma. All hospital services are open for normal business hours.
- The freestanding outpatient facility Deltona Health Park is currently closed due to power loss, but will be opened as the area is assessed and power is restored.
- Florida Hospital Oceanside in Ormond Beach:
- The facility is being assessed and evaluated. The hospital will not be open for services until this work is complete.
- Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach:
- After a full assessment, Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center sustained no major damage during Hurricane Irma. All hospital services are open for normal business hours.
- Florida Hospital New Smyrna in New Smyrna Beach:
- After a full assessment, Florida Hospital New Smyrna sustained no major damage during Hurricane Irma. All hospital services are open for normal business hours.
Additional updates will be communicated as information is available. To receive instant updates, follow the Florida Hospital on Twitter at
Twitter.com/FloridaHospital or any of the specific Florida Hospital Facebook pages at:
All information courtesy Florida Hospitals
