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Lakeland Regional Health Expands with Two New Free-Standing ERs
The healthcare provider plans to open facilities in Winter Haven and North Lakeland over the next two years.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:52pm
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Lakeland Regional Health, a major healthcare provider in central Florida, has announced plans to open two new free-standing emergency department facilities in Polk County within the next two years. One will be located in the Winter Haven area, and the other in North Lakeland.
Why it matters
The expansion of Lakeland Regional Health's emergency care footprint will provide greater access to critical medical services for residents in the growing Winter Haven and North Lakeland communities, reducing travel times and improving healthcare outcomes.
The details
The new free-standing emergency departments will offer the same level of care as a hospital-based ER, including advanced imaging, lab services, and 24/7 staffing by board-certified emergency medicine physicians. This expansion is part of Lakeland Regional Health's broader strategy to bring high-quality emergency services closer to the communities they serve.
- Lakeland Regional Health plans to open the new facilities within the next two years.
- The Winter Haven location is expected to open first, followed by the North Lakeland facility.
The players
Lakeland Regional Health
A major healthcare provider in central Florida that operates a network of hospitals, clinics, and emergency care facilities.
What’s next
Lakeland Regional Health will begin construction on the new free-standing ERs in the coming months, with the goal of opening the Winter Haven facility first, followed by the North Lakeland location.
The takeaway
This expansion by Lakeland Regional Health demonstrates the growing demand for accessible emergency medical services in the rapidly developing communities of Polk County, Florida.
