$15M freestanding emergency room opens in north Manatee

A new freestanding emergency room is now open in Palmetto. HCA Florida Palmetto Emergency officially opened its doors to the public July 1.

The 10,800-square-foot facility will deliver the same services as the emergency room at HCA Florida Blake Hospital, its affiliate about 7.5 miles away in Bradenton.

A board-certified emergency physician will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at HCA Florida Palmetto Emergency, which has 10 exam rooms and a trauma bay. It is also equipped with X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound, laboratory and pharmacy services on-site.