Two Years of Transformation: Orlando Health Continues to Expand Care, Invest and Build for the Future
EAST REGION, Fl (October 26, 2026) — Two years after bringing Orlando Health's nationally recognized healthcare system to Florida's East Coast, the organization is marking a period of transformation, growth and investment across Brevard and Indian River counties. Since acquiring local hospitals and physician practices in 2024, Orlando Health has expanded access to specialized care, upgraded facilities and technology, strengthened clinical programs and deepened its commitment to the communities it serves.
"The past two years have been about more than investing dollars into buildings and equipment," said Ohme Entin, president, Orlando Health East Region. “They have been about building a stronger healthcare system for this community, expanding access, delivering exceptional care, and earning the trust of the patients and families we are privileged to serve. What excites me most is where we are headed. We continue to bring expanded services, advanced treatments, facility enhancements, and continued growth that will give patients even more reasons to choose Orlando Health.”
The hospital system remains committed to its long-term vision, including plans to invest more than $750 million in the region, which includes a new hospital in Viera as well as expanding physician access points and primary care physician services over the coming years.
"Healthcare is constantly evolving, and our investments in technology, equipment and clinical capabilities are helping us deliver safer, more efficient and higher-quality care," said Dr. Michael McLaughlin, chief medical officer for the Orlando Health East Region. "From advanced diagnostic tools to expanded patient care areas, these improvements directly support our physicians, clinical teams and, most importantly, the patients who entrust us with their care. I truly believe our quality of care at Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital and Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is stronger than ever."
Investing in the Future
In the past year, Orlando Health has invested $14.7 million in new technology, equipment, and facility upgrades in Brevard and Indian River Counties, including:
New cardiac catheterization lab at Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
Patient monitoring upgrades
Inpatient bed renovations
New equipment replacements, upgrades and additions for procedural and diagnostic areas at Melbourne and Sebastian River, including orthopedic and lab analysis equipment, ultrasound machines, GI scopes and operating room enhancements
Parking lot enhancements
New Mobile Imaging Van to support on-site diagnostics at our cardiology clinics in the market
Lobby refresh investment at Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
Infrastructure investments (elevators, generators, water heaters, etc.) at both hospitals
In addition, the Orlando Health East Region has roughly $13.5 million invested in new projects that are underway or in planning for 2026-2027, including:
Major renovations at Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital including roof and emergency department upgrades
Public areas (lounges, lobbies, waiting rooms, restrooms) upgraded at Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital
New imaging equipment at Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital
Physician clinic renovations at the Medical Office Building in Melbourne
For a list of Orlando Health East Region investments and community hours served during our first year, October 2024 to October 2025, click here.
About Orlando Health
Orlando Health is a private not-for-profit, integrated academic healthcare system with $15 billion of assets under management, that serves the southeastern United States – including Florida and Alabama – and Puerto Rico. With corporate offices in Orlando, Florida the system provides a complete continuum of care across a network of medical centers and institutes, community and specialty hospitals, physician practices, urgent care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare, and long-term and behavioral health care services. Founded more than 100 years ago, Orlando Health’s mission is to improve the health and the quality of life of the individuals and communities we serve. The system provided nearly $2 billion in community impact in the form of community benefit programs and services, Medicare shortfalls, bad debt, community-building activities and capital investments in FY 24, the most recent period for which the information is available. For more information, visit orlandohealth.com, or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
