AdventHealth says it is bringing emergency care back to Punta Gorda.
The company announced plans to build a new 24/7 emergency department off Jones Loop Road, near US-41. The move comes after the former ShorePoint hospital in Punta Gorda permanently closed in late 2024 following flooding from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Watch Fox 4’s Alex Orenczuk report on AdventHealth’s announcement:
AdventHealth to build new emergency department in Punta Gorda
AdventHealth announced it purchased that facility along with ShorePoint Port Charlotte, in Nov. 2024. Since the closure, patients in Punta Gorda have had to drive to Port Charlotte for care, adding 10 to 15 minutes farther for emergency care…