Breaking ground is a start. Looking forward to seeing it open!

Good to see Ocala planning for the people moving here.

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  Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 6, 7:23 AM

  Thanks for reading. This project is one investment in healthcare access as the area continues to grow.

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Happy about the jobs, but I hope existing ERs get support too.

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  Alan T.· Jun 6, 2:17 AM

  kim_87That’s a fair point. A new location won’t help much if the other ERs are still short-staffed.

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My neighbor had a long ER trip last year. Closer care matters.

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  Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 6, 4:32 AM

  We’re sorry your neighbor faced such a long trip. Bringing emergency care closer to this part of Ocala is the aim of the new facility.

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Will the new place be open around the clock? Hope so!

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  Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 6, 10:15 PM

  We haven’t seen confirmed hours for the new facility yet. We’ll look for that detail as opening plans take shape.

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A new ER sounds helpful, especially with so many retirees nearby.

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  Daryl S.· Jun 6, 5:03 AM

  George V.Especially for folks who don’t drive much anymore. Closer care could make a real difference.

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Glad to hear HCA is investing in Marion County healthcare!

On Top of the World has needed closer emergency care for a while.

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  Renee C.· Jun 4, 11:01 AM

  Frank M.My neighbor out there has said the same thing for years. She was glad to hear this news.

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I hope ambulances can get in and out of the new location easily.

More ER access is welcome, though I'd like to know the costs.

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  Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 5, 7:11 AM

  That’s a fair question. The information we have doesn’t include patient costs, but we’ll watch for details as the project moves forward.

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This would give me some peace of mind for my dad out there.

Marion County keeps growing. We definitely need more emergency care.

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  Patricia N.· Jun 4, 2:17 AM

  Kevin J.The roads around southwest Ocala have gotten so much busier. It makes sense to add care out that way.

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Glad they broke ground, but I wonder how long construction will take.

Hope the new jobs include plenty of nurses. They'll need them!

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  Linda R.· Jun 4, 9:56 AM

  Eddie ParkerAgreed. Having enough nurses on every shift will matter as much as the new building.

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I live near On Top of the World. Glad help will be closer.

Good news for folks on that side of Ocala!

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  Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 3, 4:29 PM

  Thanks for reading! The new ER is planned near On Top of the World, bringing emergency care closer to residents on that side of Ocala.

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An ER close to that retirement community seems like a smart move.

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  Janet L.· Jun 4, 2:35 AM

  Carol W.It does. I’m curious whether ambulances will be able to take patients there, too.

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Does anyone know when the ER near On Top of the World opens?

Nice to see healthcare keeping up with Ocala's growth!

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  Becky H.· Jun 4, 2:56 PM

  Susan P.Yes, though I hope they keep up with staffing as the area grows too.

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Another HCA facility? I hope the care matches the investment.

I hope they can staff the new ER well once it opens.

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  Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 3, 6:18 AM

  Staffing will be important. The project is expected to create jobs, though specific staffing plans haven’t been announced in the information we have.

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Glad it will bring jobs to Marion County too!

My mom lives at On Top of the World. This is reassuring!

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  Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 3, 1:37 AM

  We’re glad this news offers some reassurance. Closer access to emergency care can mean a lot to families in the area.

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  Tom B.· Jun 4, 5:48 PM

  Maria G.I’d feel better too if my mom lived there. Hopefully it saves families a longer drive when something happens.

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With all the growth out there, an ER nearby makes sense.

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  Lisa SeiglerAuthor· Jun 3, 12:34 PM

  That’s part of the picture: Marion County is growing, and this facility is intended to improve access to emergency care near On Top of the World.

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So glad to see an ER going in near On Top of the World!