CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, an affiliate of HCA Florida Healthcare, recently announced that it has begun construction on the new $11 million HCA Florida Foxwood Emergency in Ocala. Slated to open this winter, the 11,000-square- philanthropists who have given more than $1 million through the foundation in support of charitable causes. Local philanthropists Bob Reilly and Rich and Deb Bianculli were the inaugural inductees. New members of the Community Golden Circle we will be inducted annually. foot, one-story facility will be located at 4361 NW Blichton Road. It is expected to employ approximately 45 full-time healthcare professionals with additional staff hired to support growing needs, according to the news release.

New Board And Team Members

Hospice of Marion County (HMC) has announced two new members have joined its board of directors, along with one returning member, and the addition of a new medical team member.

The new board members are Carlos E. Tobon and Heather A. Smith, MSN, BSN, RN. The returning member is Diana Holder.

Sujatharani Thiruman, MD, holds an internal medicine certification and brings more than 20 years of experience from various healthcare settings, such as outpatient, hospital, skilled nursing facilities and hospice. Prior to joining HMC, she worked at HCA Ocala/West Marion Community Hospital for approximately 10 years.