New freestanding 24-hour ER now open in Eustis

EUSTIS, Fla. — A new standalone emergency room in Eustis started seeing patients on Wednesday.

HCA Florida Mount Dora Emergency is located at 16831 US Highway 441 in Eustis.

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Hospital officials said the almost 11,000-square-foot facility will be staffed with board-certified emergency medicine physicians and nurses 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.

Patients are able to get care at the ER for a range of conditions from general to specific including infections, chest pain and broken bones.

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“As the Lake County community expands, the need for 24/7 emergency care close to where people live and work is paramount,” said Trey Abshier, CEO of HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital. “We are excited to establish a new health care location for all in need of emergency medical care.”

Officials said the facility has 11 private treatment rooms; CT capabilities; digital ultrasound; digital diagnostic and portable X-rays; on-site laboratory; and telemedicine technology with a specific focus on stroke care and behavioral health.

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