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Sue DeLeon appointed as Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Florida West Marion Hospital

Information and image from Ocala-News

According to Ocala News, HCA Florida West Marion Hospital has announced the appointment of Suha “Sue” DeLeon as Chief Nursing Officer, effective June 6. In this role, DeLeon will work to advance the hospital system’s commitment to delivering high quality care through a focus on patient safety, developing cross-functional collaboration among nursing teams across hospital departments, and implementing evidence-based, innovative practices that further clinical operational excellence, according to a press release from the hospital. Chad Christianson, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, said, “We are excited to have Sue returning to the HCA Florida West Marion Hospital family. Sue’s proven commitment to people and nursing excellence is key to her success. She understands the culture of care at West Marion, and we are looking forward to the collaboration with our two hospitals and larger healthcare system.” DeLeon most recently served as the Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital, an HCA Healthcare facility in Inverness that is recognized for its Heart and Vascular Center, Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence, Women and Baby Center, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. DeLeon previously served as the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville for two years. Prior to her work at Memorial Hospital, she served in multiple roles at HCA Florida West Marion Hospital over the course of 11 years as the Director of Medical Surgical, Orthopedic and House Supervision as well as Medical Surgical/Orthopedic Clinical Coordinator. “I’m overjoyed to be coming home to Ocala and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital. The relationships I built here play a large part in who I am and how I lead nursing teams. I look forward to working alongside my friends and colleagues, expanding access to care for our neighbors,” said DeLeon. Last week, HCA Florida West Marion Hospital also announced the appointment of Peter Hemstead as Chief Executive Officer. HCA Florida Healthcare includes over 450 affiliated sites of care across the state, including HCA Florida Ocala Hospital (1431 SW 1st Avenue in Ocala) and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital (4600 SW 46th Court in Ocala).  There are multiple freestanding emergency rooms in Marion and Sumter counties that are also a part of the HCA system: • HCA Florida Maricamp Emergency (2897 SE Maricamp Road in Ocala). • HCA Florida Summerfield Emergency (14193 U.S. 27/441 in

Summerfield). • HCA Florida Trailwinds Village Emergency (6131 Seven Mile Drive in

Wildwood). For more information, visit hcafloridahealthcare.com.

Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month

July is National Parks and Recreation Month, so whether you’re looking for a place to have a pickleball match or want to walk a few natural trails, below is a list of parks in your area that can help you do just that.

Tampa Bay Area

• Upper Tampa Bay Park at 8001 Double Branch Road, Tampa. Minimally developed and perfect for kayaking/canoeing, nature walks and picnics. • Cypress Point Park at 5620 W Cypress Street, Tampa. Oceanfront with a boardwalk, trails, dunes, picnic shelters and canoe dock. • Julian B Lane Riverfront Park at 1001 North Boulevard, Tampa. Scenic, 25-acre riverside park featuring a boat house, huge lawn, splash pad, plus areas for dogs.

Lake/Marion

• Hickory Point Recreation Park at 27341 FL-19, Tavares. Waterfront park experience with fishing, a nature boardwalk and trail, outdoor picnic areas with barbecue grills, playground, sand volleyball court, swimming beach and open-field play areas • Twin Lakes Park at 35303 County Road 473, Leesburg. This park features a boardwalk, playground, pavilions, picnic tables and open play areas. • Pine Forest Park at 32520 FL-44, Eustis. Noted as peaceful for kids, pets and an afternoon stroll, this park has shade, baseball diamonds, basketball courts and a hiking trail.

Sarasota/Manatee

• Creekwood Park at 7025 44th Avenue East, Bradenton. Community area providing an offleash dog park, playground, picnic pavilion and open green space. • Manatee Beach Park at 4000 State Road, Gulf Drive, FL-64, Holmes Beach. Plan a beach day here with the bar and grill, live music and stunning sunsets. • Bayfront Park at 5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota. This destination offers waterfront green space with a promenade, playground, tiki bar and dramatic views of the bay and city.

Southwest Region

• Gilchrist Park at 400 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda. Waterfront green space with picnic & play areas, tennis courts, a fishing pier and community events. • Ponce De Leon Park at 3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway, Punta Gorda. Park offering a beach, playground, mangrove boardwalk, boat launch & wildlife center. • Laishley Park at 120 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda. Shoreline park with a fishing pier, marina, memorial garden, harbor walk and seafood restaurant.

Suncoast Region

• Moccasin Lake Nature Park at 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater. Tranquil, oak-lined paths, educational walking tours, natural exhibits and educational kids’ camps. • Fred Howard Park at 1700 Sunset Drive, Tarpon Springs. Located on the Gulf of Mexico that draws a bustling crowd for the beach and swim area. • E.G. Simmons Regional Park at 2401 19th Avenue NW, Ruskin. This waterfront wildlife sanctuary & campground offers swimming, kayak rentals and picnic facilities.