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.
1916
Morrell Memorial Hospital opens to the public on South Missouri Avenue with 65 beds and 24 employees.
1918
The first baby is born at Morrell Memorial Hospital.
1926
100-bed Morrell Memorial Hospital moves to the hospital’s present location on Lakeland Hills Boulevard.
1959
Morrell Memorial Hospital becomes Lakeland General Hospital, with a new 302-bed facility.
1967
Lakeland General expands to include East/West towers.
1974
Lakeland General builds the Morrell Wing addition.
1986
C wing opens at the newly named Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
1997
Lakeland Regional Health Systems becomes a partner in Lakeland Surgical and Diagnostic Center.
2003
Oncology services expand to its own campus, Lakeland Regional Cancer Center.
2004
Six-story B Wing opens at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
2008
Lakeland Regional affiliates with Radiology and Imaging Specialists.
2012
Family Health Center opens as a medical home for the uninsured and underinsured.
2013
Clark & Daughtrey Medical Group, P.A., joins with Lakeland Regional Health Systems.
2013
Affiliation formed with USF Health to provide neurosurgery services to our community.
2015
Lakeland Regional Health name is introduced to reflect our focus on community health both inside and beyond our hospital walls.
2015
The Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine opens on the sixth floor of the Medical Center.
2015
Lakeland Regional Health affiliates with Nemours Children’s Health System to provide pediatric specialty care to the community.
2015
Hollis Cancer Center named in honor of Mark C. Hollis.
2016
Grasslands Campus opens to house primary and specialty care.
2018
Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children opens at the Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center Campus
People are at the heart of all we do at Lakeland Regional Health.
Your stories make up our story. We invite you to share your memories and photos with us.
Please email them to eNews@myLRH.org. We look forward to hearing from you!