HCA Florida

JFK North Hospital

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital is a 280-bed acute care facility located in the heart of West Palm Beach, Florida. Formerly known as West Palm Hospital, it has been serving the Palm Beach County community for more than 45 years and operates as a part of the broader HCA Florida Healthcare network.

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Core Medical Services

The hospital offers diverse, multidisciplinary clinical programs with a strong focus on advanced surgical and mental health specialties: 

  • 24/7 Emergency Care: Offers rapid emergency medical triage with real-time wait tracking. 

  • Behavioral Health & Wellness: Features an adjoining, specialized 123-bed psychiatric unit. It stands as the largest provider of behavioral health services in Palm Beach County, offering programs for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

  • Surgical Specialties: Equipped with advanced robotic surgery systems supporting fields like orthopedics, spine care, urology, colorectal surgery, and gynecologic oncology. 

  • Outpatient & Specialized Care: Houses dedicated centers for wound management, pain management, and a specialty outpatient physical rehabilitation clinic.

  • Cardiovascular & Gastrointestinal Care: Features a Primary Certified Stroke Center (awarded the AHA Stroke Gold Plus honor) along with comprehensive vascular and gastroenterology programs. 

Key Distinctions

  • Teaching Facility: Offers accredited medical internships and residency programs to train future physicians.

  • Safety Honors: Recognized with a three-time Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades.

  • Joint Commission Accredited: Recognized by The Joint Commission as a top performer on key national quality metrics.