Since our beginnings as Morrell Memorial Hospital, Lakeland Regional Health has provided more than a century of service to Lakeland and all communities across Central Florida.
Our growth is exciting, but it’s our people that make all the difference. The dedicated team that provides safe and effective care to the patients and families we are privileged to serve brings our mission to life every day, inspiring our vision for a healthier, stronger community.
Morrell Memorial Hospital opens to the public on South Missouri Avenue with 65 beds and 24 employees.
The first baby is born at Morrell Memorial Hospital.
100-bed Morrell Memorial Hospital moves to the hospital’s present location on Lakeland Hills Boulevard.
Morrell Memorial Hospital becomes Lakeland General Hospital, with a new 302-bed facility.
Lakeland General expands to include East/West towers.
Lakeland General builds the Morrell Wing addition.
C wing opens at the newly named Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
Lakeland Regional Health Systems becomes a partner in Lakeland Surgical and Diagnostic Center.
Oncology services expand to its own campus, Lakeland Regional Cancer Center.
Six-story B Wing opens at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
Lakeland Regional affiliates with Radiology and Imaging Specialists.
Family Health Center opens as a medical home for the uninsured and underinsured.
Clark & Daughtrey Medical Group, P.A., joins with Lakeland Regional Health Systems.
Affiliation formed with USF Health to provide neurosurgery services to our community.
Lakeland Regional Health name is introduced to reflect our focus on community health both inside and beyond our hospital walls.
The Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine opens on the sixth floor of the Medical Center.
Lakeland Regional Health affiliates with Nemours Children’s Health System to provide pediatric specialty care to the community.
Hollis Cancer Center named in honor of Mark C. Hollis.
Grasslands Campus opens to house primary and specialty care.
Lakeland Regional Health joins the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children opens at the Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center Campus
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