Holmes Regional Medical Center
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The Holmes Regional Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital operated by Health First
Health First
Health First is a non-profit holding company for four hospitals in Brevard County, Florida: Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital, Cape Canaveral Hospital, and newly opened Viera Hospital...

. It is located in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. As of 2009, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 78,323. The municipal area is the second largest by size and by population in the county. Melbourne is a principal city of the Palm Bay – Melbourne – Titusville, Florida...

. It is a 514-bed facility, including the only level II trauma center in Brevard County
Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2007 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the population is 536,521, making it the 10th most populous county in the state. Influenced by the presence of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, Brevard...

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In 2010, the hospital had 38.8% of the patient admissions in the county, 23,250, twice what it's nearest competitor in the county admitted.

History

In 1928 Dr. Isaac Hay opened what is now considered the first local hospital from which the current hospital traces its origin.

In 1933 Mr. and Mrs. John Rodes donated land for a hospital. A loan of $30,000 was obtained under the National Industrial Recovery Act
National Industrial Recovery Act
The National Industrial Recovery Act , officially known as the Act of June 16, 1933 The National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA), officially known as the Act of June 16, 1933 The National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA), officially known as the Act of June 16, 1933 (Ch. 90, 48 Stat. 195, formerly...

 for construction.

In 1937, the new hospital opened on US 1.

In 1953, James E. Holmes was elected to the Board of Governors, serving as it's president for the next 25 years, until 1978.

In 1954, bed capacity was increased to 60.

In 1956, the city granted the hospital 10 acres (4 ha) on what is now the current site on Hickory Street.

In 1962, the hospital expanded to 181 beds in a four story building.

In 1963, there were 47 active and associate members. Hospital staff was 400.

In 1966, the hospital cared for 10,421 patients, 1,420 new babies and 37,165 outpatients.

In 1969, the north wing was added bringing the total capacity to 331 beds.

In 1978, as Holmes retired from the board, the hospital was named after him.

In 1983, 206 beds were added costing $43 million.

In 1986, the hospital constructed what was then the region's only complete caridovascular program.

In 2004, the hospital was listed in Money magazine
Money Magazine
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 as "one of America's top hospitals" for Intervention Cardiology and Stroke Care.

From 2007 to 2009, the hospital was rated one of the top 50 hospitals in the country.

Procedures

In the year ending June 2010, there were 899 hospitalizations for angioplasty, the most selected surgery.

Footnotes

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