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Old 01-25-2018, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa View Post
The Villages Regional Hospital is the only hospital actually located in The Villages. Being convenient for getting to, it is sometimes overwhelmed by things such as a flu epidemic. However, there are a couple of other hospitals just a short trip away.



Additionally, there are a number of Urgent Care Clinics in and around The Villages, which are geared for problems like sports injuries (Pickleball players) and illnesses that do not require hospitalization.



It has been my general practice to be treated at Urgent Care offices. On one occasion the doctor identified a life threatening condition and I was immediately transferred to the hospital.



If someone's condition is not urgently life threatening, excellent medical attention is available at various specialty hospitals in Tampa, which is an hour and a half drive south of The Villages, and in the highly regarded Shands Hospital in Gainesville, just over an hours drive north of The Villages.


If you live in TV south of Hillsborough Trail, Leesburg Regional is closer. Head east on SR44, no roundabouts.


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