| Health Central | |
|---|---|
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| Geography | |
| Location | Ocoee, Florida, United States |
| Organization | |
| Care system | Private, Not-for-Profit |
| Services | |
| Beds | 171 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1952 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.healthcentral.org/ |
| Lists | Hospitals in Florida |
Health Central is a 171-bed hospital in Ocoee, Florida. In April 2012, Orlando Health acquired Health Central for $181.3 million. [1]
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