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Wellington offers attractive opportunities for virtually all types of businesses, says Michela Green, Executive Director, Wellington Chamber of Commerce. “Our Chamber focuses on bringing a competitive advantage to Wellington merchants, and to protect those differences for all residents.
In fact, it was a return to the idea that chambers of commerce best serve their communities when they are local and when they do not try to be all things to all people. It was also felt that local chambers must look to the betterment of their communities in all facets of community life and not just the business aspect of the communities.
“We at the Chamber are proud to support our members and strengthen our very unique, diverse and innovative community,” Green adds.
Small businesses are finding their way to the Wellington community and discovering that with all the numerous amenities and services available in the area, it is a perfect mix for their new businesses to thrive.
With 350 members, the Wellington Chamber offers a year-round program of special events, business growth learning workshops and networking opportunities.
Many Wellington companies are leaders in the county’s dynamic aviation, equestrian, life sciences, medical and financial service industries. Other businesses cater to the needs of Wellington’s 65,000-plus residents, including retailers, restaurants and equestrian-based companies. Thanks to Wellington’s central location in the heart of Palm Beach County, area businesses enjoy easy access to South Florida’s major roadways, international airports and seaports.
Wellington real estate offers fabulous and diverse inventory choices as well as an A-rated school system, great public and semi-private golf courses and top-of-the-line/cutting-edge health care … all just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach International Airport and the best beaches in the state!
—ROXANNE STEIN
Past-President Board of Directors Wellington Chamber of Commerce
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AN ACTIVE CHAMBER
Today, the Chamber is working closely with area leaders to enhance Wellington’s attractiveness to employers in the service, health care, retail, manufacturing and distribution sectors. The Wellington Chamber continues to promote sustainable economic development. The Chamber believes in bringing more jobs to the Village, which will reduce regional transportation costs as well as create additional revenue for city services, making Wellington a better place to live.
In addition, the Chamber is strengthening the hospitality sector by promoting the region’s unique equestrian resources as well as staging special events. Our equestrian and polo venues attract some of the world’s finest players as well as national and international personalities, celebrities and dignitaries.
AWARD-WINNING HEALTH CARE
From Baptist Health South Florida to the Hospital for Special Surgery, and an outpatient location from the gold standard of pediatric care facilities, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health, Wellington continues to be a preeminent destination to meet health care needs both common and exotic.
Wellington Regional Medical Center
Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 235-bed community hospital conveniently located at the intersection of Forest Hill Boulevard and State Road 7/441 in Wellington.
Since opening its doors more than 35 years ago, Wellington Regional has kept pace with the growing medical needs of our community. It has invested in developing advanced and comprehensive health care services—from neonatal intensive care to hyperbaric medicine to some of the most advanced technologies in cancer treatments available today. The hospital is also widely recognized for its wound care. In 2022, Wellington Regional’s Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine was recognized as a Center of Distinction by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.
The Alan B. Miller Pavilion is a three-story, 103,000-square-foot structure attached to the north face of the hospital, transforming it into a flourishing medical complex. A towering achievement in innovative health care design, the Pavilion distinguishes Wellington Regional from every other hospital in the region. By incorporating the latest breakthroughs in technology, the hospital is increasing staff efficiency, fostering patient engagement, augmenting the healing process and improving the overall patient experience.
Wellington Regional recognizes that the patient experience extends beyond the patient. Thoughtful spaces, complimentary Wi-Fi service and upgraded dining selections also provide a pleasant experience for family and friends. A stateof-the-art pharmacy and two eight-bed ICU step-down units provide support for existing medical-surgical services. Additional space is reserved for the expansion of specialty programs, including orthopedics, cardiology, neurosurgery and oncology. The hospital’s Ken DiLallo Level III neonatal intensive care unit cares for the smallest of newborns with the widest range of newborn conditions.
Wellington Regional’s newest emergency department, ER at Westlake, is a freestanding emergency department at 16750 Persimmon Boulevard at the intersection of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. It opened in 2019, and is staffed 24/7 with an ER physician and appropriate ancillary staff capable of treating general emergency cases from cuts and bruises to heart attacks and strokes, with the ability to airlift patients to the main hospital if needed. In 2020, ER at Westlake received the 2020 Guardian of Excellence Award for achieving and sustaining excellence in patient satisfaction.
In addition to providing high-quality health care, the hospital promotes overall community wellness through free preventive health screenings, educational lectures and support groups.
Through an unmatched commitment to patient care, continued dedication by physicians, staff and auxiliary, and an ongoing investment by its parent company, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, Pa.-based company, Wellington Regional Medical Center is proud of the services it provides and looks forward to fulfilling the needs of the community in the years ahead.
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
Palms West Hospital has provided health care excellence since 1986 and is a thriving, comprehensive, acute-care community hospital. Located on a spacious 94-acre campus, the 204-bed facility offers a full complement of both adult and pediatric specialty services, including:
Emergency Department
Palms West Hospital offers 24-hour emergency services with specially trained physicians, nurses and support staff equipped to handle adult and pediatric needs with personalized attention. An 18bed ICU accepts all critically ill patients,
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including surgical, medical, cardiac and neurological patients. This unit provides 12-hour intensivist coverage to coordinate the care and treatment of patients. The intensivists and nurses work together to make sure patients’ and their families’ needs are met.
At Palms West Hospital, sick and injured children receive emergency medical treatment in a completely separate, childfocused environment. It is the only hospital within the western communities with a dedicated pediatric emergency department and the support of a full continuum of pediatric care with The Children’s Hospital at Palms West. It treats more than 20,000 children each year.
Pediatric Care
In addition to its separate, child-friendly emergency department, Palms West offers a full complement of health care services for its youngest patients, including pediatric intensive care, pediatric imaging, pediatric rehabilitation, pediatric surgery and pediatric oncology. The pediatric medical staff includes sub-specialists in pediatric cardiology, ENT, endocrinology, gastroenterology, immunology, infectious disease, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology, urology and more. Palms West Hospital is the only hospital in the western communities with a dedicated pediatric department and specialists including nurses, respiratory therapists, child life specialists and clinical dietitians.
Women’s Health
At Palms West Hospital’s breast center, a caring and highly skilled staff helps put you at ease the moment you step through the door. As an Accredited Breast Imaging Center by the American College of Radiology, Palms West exceeds regulatory standards, with a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest advanced technologies in the detection of breast cancer. Women’s health specialists are ready to provide you with a full range of services to meet your individual needs. The breast center features a full spectrum of screening, diagnostic and interventional imaging services, including digital stereotactic biopsy, fully digital screening and diagnostic mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography), ultrasound core biopsy, ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy, and complete radiology and pathology support.
Cardiology Services
Palms West Hospital is committed to providing patients with the best heart care treatment available. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, we ensure that patients who visit the hospital with chest pain or discomfort are given the immediate treatment necessary to avoid as much heart damage as possible. The cardiology program at Palms West Hospital brings together the collaborative efforts and experience of highly skilled physician specialists, nurses, technologists and other cardiovascular health professionals. Cardiac care services encompass a full range of diagnostic modalities and interventional procedures. Our team of specialists combines its expertise and knowledge to provide the latest scientific advantages in their respective fields.
Orthopedics
Our dedication to orthopedic care is exemplified by our team of highly trained surgeons, who are experts in the treatment of every bone and joint in the human body. The Orthopedic Center at Palms West Hospital utilizes less invasive joint replacement techniques using stronger, more durable materials. Patients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach involving advanced physical therapy techniques, smarter pain management and shortened recovery times. We also offer pre-operative education classes to address any questions or concerns about the surgical process and recovery.
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Robotic Surgery
At Palms West Hospital, robotic surgery is performed using state-of-the-art surgical systems. Powered by robotic technology, the surgeon’s hand movements are scaled, filtered and seamlessly translated to the robot into precise movements. Compared to more traditional procedures, robotic-assisted surgeries result in reduced recovery times, less risk of infection, less blood loss and reduced trauma to the body.
Baptist Health South Florida
With more than 1.5 million patient visits every year, Baptist Health South Florida receives rave reviews from the people it serves. In fact, patients and their families from around the world travel to Baptist Health facilities for their medical expertise. With more than 24,000 employees and more than 4,000 physicians in virtually all specialties—many with national and international reputations—Baptist Health is South Florida’s world-class health care organization.
Visit the Baptist Health Urgent Care in Wellington in person or online. Come in for minor illnesses, injuries and vaccinations as well as COVID-19 evaluation and testing. Walk-ins are always welcome, or you can save your spot online. It is conveniently located on Forest Hill Boulevard and Hunter Drive in the Shoppes of Wellington Green, next to Panera.
The high-quality care you associate Baptist Health with is also available at this convenient outpatient diagnostic imaging location. It is home to Board-certified radiologists, highly skilled technologists and compassionate support staff, who make it comfortable and convenient for you to receive the same top-quality care you’ve come to expect from Baptist Health.
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center
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from the venerable children’s health care provider, opened in Wellington in 2019. Staffed with highly trained pediatric specialists and support personnel, the facility is designed to provide uncompromising outpatient care to the Wellington community in a compassionate and child-friendly setting.
Specialties offered include: audiology, cardiology, craniofacial, endocrinology, general surgery, immunology, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, otolaryngology, pulmonology and urology. The center also provides pediatric imaging (MRI and ultrasound) and pediatric rehabilitation services.
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