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July 16, 2025
HCA Florida Healthcare Hosts Construction Ceremony for HCA Florida DeFuniak Springs Emergency
$19 Million Freestanding Emergency Room in DeFuniak Springs Slated to Open in Early 2026
$19 Million Freestanding Emergency Room in DeFuniak Springs Slated to Open in Early 2026
Niceville, Fla. – HCA Florida Healthcare has announced that it has begun construction on the new $19 million HCA Florida DeFuniak Springs Emergency as part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s continued expansion to serve the growing North Florida community.
Slated to open in early 2026, the 11,000 square-foot facility will be located in DeFuniak Springs to serve Walton County and nearby communities.
HCA Florida DeFuniak Springs Emergency will be a 24/7 full-service, state-of-the-art emergency room with board certified emergency medicine physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals ready to care for patients with the same capabilities as a main hospital emergency room. It will feature 10 emergency exam rooms, CT scan, digital X-ray, ultrasound, on-site laboratory services, and will be capable of caring for all ages, including children.
“We are pleased to be part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s continued expansion in communities throughout the Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa County area,” said Todd Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital. “HCA Florida DeFuniak Springs Emergency will be able to offer high-quality, expeditious emergency care around the clock by board certified physicians close to families’ homes and work.”
The freestanding ER construction site is located on 160 Twin Springs Way, DeFuniak Springs, Florida, 32435 (near I-10) and will treat families with all types of acute injuries and illnesses every day of the year. In addition, the facility will employ approximately 35 full-time healthcare professionals.
Slated to open in early 2026, the 11,000 square-foot facility will be located in DeFuniak Springs to serve Walton County and nearby communities.
HCA Florida DeFuniak Springs Emergency will be a 24/7 full-service, state-of-the-art emergency room with board certified emergency medicine physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals ready to care for patients with the same capabilities as a main hospital emergency room. It will feature 10 emergency exam rooms, CT scan, digital X-ray, ultrasound, on-site laboratory services, and will be capable of caring for all ages, including children.
“We are pleased to be part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s continued expansion in communities throughout the Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa County area,” said Todd Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital. “HCA Florida DeFuniak Springs Emergency will be able to offer high-quality, expeditious emergency care around the clock by board certified physicians close to families’ homes and work.”
The freestanding ER construction site is located on 160 Twin Springs Way, DeFuniak Springs, Florida, 32435 (near I-10) and will treat families with all types of acute injuries and illnesses every day of the year. In addition, the facility will employ approximately 35 full-time healthcare professionals.
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About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. United as a statewide network in 2022, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues working together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 11.6 million patient encounters each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provides more than $903 million in uncompensated care and contributes nearly $2.2 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly-trained specialists, including the state’s largest cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university based healthcare programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
