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Orlando Health unveils plans for new hospital and ED in Viera

Orlando Health plans a new 7-story hospital and a 3-story, 60,000-square-foot medical office building on a 40-acre Viera campus to expand capacity in its Brevard footprint.
Construction is set to begin this month, with the emergency department slated to open in fall 2027, as Orlando Health accelerates its Viera expansion.
The Viera site will offer emergency services, imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, and surgical suites to support acute care needs.
The Viera project is part of Orlando Health's broader expansion strategy, with additional facilities planned in Wiregrass Ranch, Lakeland Highlands, and even outside Florida.
County capacity strain prompted the project, aiming to bolster inpatient and emergency services after Brevard providers faced access and surge pressures.
The development is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs, boosting the regional economy alongside new healthcare capacity.
Orlando Health currently employs over 2,100 staff and physicians across Brevard and Indian River counties, underscoring its regional footprint ahead of the Viera project.
The Viera collaboration involves The Viera Co., signaling active local development partnerships to support the new facility.
In addition to the hospital, the project will host cardiovascular and neurosciences-focused specialties within the medical office space.
The reference article confirms the rendering of a new Orlando Health hospital in Viera, aligning with the reported seven-story hospital and 240-bed capacity.

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