AdventHealth Kissimmee expands to help with rising demand for bed space

James Tutten

April 2, 2024 at 11:43 AM

AdventHealth is expanding one of its hospitals to meet rising demand for bed space.

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Forty private rooms have been added to AdventHealth Kissimmee’s patient tower.

The $12.3 million expansion also provides crucial services for residents, adding about 100 new jobs to the area.

Read: AdventHealth scoops up more vacant property

Officials at AdventHealth said this will allow the hospital to match the rapid growth of Osceola County.

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