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Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is a hospital located in Lakeland, Florida. Operating under the non-profit Lakeland Regional Health system, it serves as the primary medical facility for Polk County and the surrounding Central Florida community.

Key Overview & Scale

• Capacity: Operating around 850–900 licensed beds, making it one of the largest single-site hospitals in the state of Florida.
• Emergency Department Volume: Houses one of the busiest single-site emergency departments in the United States, managing well over 150,000 to 160,000 emergency visits annually.
• Trauma Care: Operates a designated Trauma Center equipped with a dedicated trauma team handling complex, high-acuity surgical and medical emergencies.

Specialized Services & Centers

• Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women & Children: A multi-story facility dedicated to pediatric and maternal care, featuring a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Cardiology & Stroke Care: Accredited as a Chest Pain Center with PCI capabilities and a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center.
• Oncology & Surgical Care: Offers comprehensive cancer treatments through the Hollis Cancer Center, alongside robotic-assisted and complex inpatient surgical suites.

History & Growth

• Origins: Founded in 1916 as Morrell Memorial Hospital with 65 beds.
• Expansion: Over the decades, the hospital underwent multiple expansions to keep pace with Central Florida’s rapid population growth, expanding into a regional healthcare hub with advanced inpatient, outpatient, and specialty programs.