How many beds in Fort Walton Beach Medical Center?

Fort Walton Beach Medical Center is a 257-bed full-service hospital with over 200 of the most highly respected and qualified physicians in the area.

What does a physical therapist do?

Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. They are often an important part of preventive care, rehabilitation, and treatment for patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.

What is the goal of rehabilitation?

Put simply, rehabilitation helps a child, adult or older person to be as independent as possible in everyday activities and enables participation in education, work, recreation and meaningful life roles such as taking care of family.

What is rehab?

Residential rehabilitation – rehab for short – describes a drug and/or alcohol treatment programme that is provided in a residential setting. Rehabs are usually abstinence-based and provide an intense programme of support and care aimed at people who have difficulty becoming drug free in the community.

Who owns Fort Walton Beach hospital?

HCA Healthcare
In partnership with HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital, and part of our parent company, HCA Healthcare, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center is now HCA Fort Walton-Destin Hospital. We are a 267-bed, top-performing acute care hospital with over 300 of the most highly respected and qualified physicians in the Tri-County area.

When did Fort Walton Beach Medical Center open?

July 1974
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center opened in July 1974 as a 237-bed hospital. It currently has 267 beds. The expansion will bring the total number of patient beds to 309.

Is a physical therapist really a doctor?

So, since 2015, physical therapists are doctors, but they’re not physicians. They undergo additional schooling as required for their specific professional practice just like any dentist, nurse, doctor, surgeon, optometrist, orthodontist, or therapist.

What level trauma center is Fort Walton Beach Medical Center?

Level II Trauma Center
Level II Trauma Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida As the county’s only Level II Trauma Center, our hospital provides a level of care beyond the capabilities of the emergency rooms (ERs) at local hospitals. Trauma is a special type of medical emergency that requires specialized training and critical treatment.

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