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Bianca Soler
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HCA Florida Northside Hospital hosts Volunteer Recruitment Open House
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (February 12, 2024) – Come join the HCA Florida Northside Hospital Volunteer Family by making a difference in our community! We are hosting a volunteer recruitment open house on Thursday, February 29 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 p.m. and offer many different volunteer opportunities for adults and students over the age of 15.
Serving the community since 1976, HCA Florida Northside Hospital is a 288-bed hospital, offering a full range of services including comprehensive and interventional stroke care, preventative and corrective cardiac care, full-service orthopedic and spine treatment, emergency services, general surgery and other surgical specialties. If you are looking to make a difference, earn school credit or explore a healthcare career in a welcoming environment, we would love to meet you.

“I volunteer so I can help people. It makes me feel good to give back for everything that I’ve received in my life.”
- Andrew Katrinecz, Emergency Room Volunteer

“I want to help people. I work at the information desk in the family waiting room and when I’m able to give the patient’s family an update or point them in the right direction it makes them feel more comfortable. I enjoy helping them in that way.”
- John Groeneveld, Family Waiting Room Volunteer
For more information, contact Michael DiSalle at 727.521.5290 or Michael.DiSalle@hcahealthcare. The volunteer application can be accessed at:
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