About Central Florida
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Better ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Care. Stronger Community.
ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Central Florida is an award-winning, not-for-profit health care system and the largest, most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region.
We care for patients in Lake, Sumter and Marion counties through inpatient acute hospital services at ÍøºìºÚÁÏ The Villages® Hospital and ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Leesburg Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation services at ÍøºìºÚÁÏ The Villages® Rehabilitation Hospital, 24/7 emergency care at ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Spanish Plaines Hospital Freestanding E.R. at Brownwood and diagnostic laboratory services at several locations. As a premier health care provider, ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Central Florida takes pride in providing progressive, innovative technology, along with building strong relationships with patients, families, physicians and residents of the communities we serve.
Awards & Recognition
2023
- Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus award with Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
- Energy Star Award at ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Spanish Plaines Hospital, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2022
- Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus award with Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
2020
- Re-Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and Resuscitation, American College of Cardiology
- ÍøºìºÚÁÏ at Workâ„ Award, °ä´Ç³¾±Ê²õ²â³¦³ó®
- High Performing Hospital in Heart Bypass Surgery, U.S. News & World Report
- High Performing Hospital in Heart Failure, U.S. News & World Report
- High Performing Hospital in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), U.S. News & World Report
- Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval, Alliance for Workplace Excellence
- Best Practices for Supporting Workers 50+, Alliance for Workplace Excellence
- ÍøºìºÚÁÏ & Wellness Seal of Approval, Alliance for Workplace Excellence
2019
- Wound Care Center of Distinction Award, Healogics
- Cancer Program 3-Year Accreditation with Commendation, Commission on Cancer
- 150 Top Places to Work in ÍøºìºÚÁÏcare, Becker’s Hospital Review
- Outstanding Diverse Organization, Orlando Business Journal
- Gold Level Recognition, American Heart Association’s Workplace ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Achievement Index
- Gold Standard Employer for 2019, CEO Cancer Gold Standard
- Jean Byers Award for Excellence in Cancer Registry, Florida Cancer Data System
- Silver Level Recognition – ÍøºìºÚÁÏiest Companies 2019, First Coast Worksite Wellness Council
- National Certified Gold Safe Sleep Champion, Cribs for Kids®
ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Central Florida leadership
Executive board
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Heather B. Long, RN, MSN, BAChief Executive Officer
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Cheryl Chestnutt, RN, BSN, CPHQVice President, Chief Clinical Officer & Site Administrator ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Spanish Plaines Hospital
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Fernando Nascimento, MT(ASCP), MSLA, MBAVice President, Clinical Operations
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Joshua Fleming, RN, BSN, MHAVice President of Operations
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Phil Braun, JDVice President and Chief Counsel
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Amie Richason, SPHRVice President Human Resources
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Kimberly KapesVice President, Strategic Service Lines & ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Central Florida Medical Groups
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John M. Davidyock, MD, SFHM, FACPSenior Vice President and Chief Physician Executive
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Lydia Hendrix, DNP, MS, BSN, CRRNVice President, Administrator and Chief Nursing Officer, ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Leesburg Hospital
Medical staff officers
ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Leesburg Hospital
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Navin Reddy, MDChief of Staff
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Dwarak R. Banala, MDVice Chief of Staff
ÍøºìºÚÁÏ Spanish Plaines Hospital
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Hasan Zaman, MDChief of Staff
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Jeremy Spry, DOVice Chief of Staff