The benchmark for quality and leadership is found in the men and women who make up the HCA Gulf Coast network of hospitals. It is the caring touch of a physician, the friendly smile of a volunteer, the compassion of a nurse, or the professionalism of a technician. It is the excellence of the individual that has made HCA affiliated hospitals in the Gulf Coast recognized leaders in the communities they serve.

HCA’s affiliate hospitals appear the US News & World Report Top 50 Best Hospitals and receive outstanding ratings from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. They receive 5 star ratings from Healthgrades, Inc. and recognition from the Leapfrog Group for Patient Safety. More importantly, our patient and physician satisfaction surveys consistently prove that the HCA affiliated Gulf Coast hospitals are recognized leaders in the delivery of quality healthcare.

The 11 HCA Gulf Coast affiliate hospitals provided in excess of $831,000,000 million in care to the neediest without any compensation. In addition, we have implemented a comprehensive charitable care policy that provides financial relief to more of our charity patients and needs-based discounts to uninsured patients.

The active involvement of HCA affiliated hospitals in the community will continue through our support of major initiatives as well as our active leadership and participation in a variety of organizations that promote the social and economic wellbeing of our community and embrace our cultural diversity. If an initiative or organization is looking to build a Healthy Community, you’re likely to find someone from an HCA affiliated Gulf Coast hospital actively involved.

The terms “HCA” or the “Company” as used herein refer to HCA Inc. and its affiliates, unless otherwise stated or indicated by context. The terms “facilities,” “hospitals,” “medical centers,” “surgery centers” and “affiliates” refer to entities owned or operated by subsidiaries or affiliates of HCA Inc. References herein to “HCA employees” or to “our employees” refer to employees of affiliates or subsidiaries of HCA Inc.