- AdventHealth
9/3/2019 - 12:00 pm
AdventHealth Sebring, Lake Placid, and Wauchula will resume all outpatient operations on Wednesday, September 4. AdventHealth Medical Group locations in Sebring, Lake Placid, and Wauchula will also reopen.
AdventHealth Medical Group Prompt Care at Sun 'N Lake is open from Noon to 5 pm today. Walk in or make an appointment by calling Call863-382-9600.
9/2/2019 - 5:00 pm
AdventHealth Wauchula leaders are currently monitoring the latest on Hurricane Dorian. Right now, AdventHealth Wauchula remains open. Our teams are here 24/7 to provide care for you and your family
In an abundance of caution for the safety of our patients, visitors and staff, we are closing AdventHealth Medical Group physician practices, as well as canceling lab services, and imaging services on Tuesday, September 3.
9/2/2019 - 3:00 pm
AdventHealth Wauchula leaders are closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian and have extensive safety plans in place. We have physicians, staff and leadership here to care for you 24/7, we have stockpiled water, and generators are on standby if necessary.
Family members of patients can rest assured the hospital will be a safe place for their loved ones during the storm. We will be fully staffed and continue to deliver our excellent standard of care.
PLEASE NOTE: Because our number one priority is to provide for the medical needs and safety of our patients, unfortunately, our hospital can’t operate as a shelter before, during or after the hurricane.
Hardee County Shelters:
There are no shelters open at this time.
Highlands County Shelters:
Avon Park
South Florida State College
University Center
600 W College Dr, Avon Park
Lake Placid
Lake Placid High School
202 Green Dragon Drive
Sebring
Alan Jay Convention Center
781 Magnolia, Avenue
Special Needs
Bert J. Harris Agri-Civic Center
4509 George Blvd., Sebring
What to bring with you to the shelter:https://bit.ly/2Ld7I8T
Please continue to check this page, or the AdventHealth Wauchula Facebook page for the latest updates at AdventHealth Wauchula.
8/31/2019 - 12:00 pm
AdventHealth Wauchula leaders are monitoring the latest on Hurricane Dorian. We are meeting daily in order to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff during this time. Hurricane protocols include team staffing procedures, adequate water supply and backup generator power checks.
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