Lakeland Regional Health Opened New Heart Care Facility
The health system has relocated nine providers to a renovated showroom space to consolidate cardiac and pulmonary services.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Heart Disease
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Lakeland Regional Health recently opened a new facility for heart care, pulmonary rehabilitation, and pre-surgery testing inside a former Badcock showroom. The move centralizes services for patients by bringing nine providers into a single, accessible location near the Medical Center.
Why it matters
Consolidating these specialized services helps streamline patient care and provides the capacity needed for a growing number of providers. By unifying related practices under one roof, the facility aims to simplify the coordination of heart and lung health treatments.
Nine cardiology and rehabilitation providers have relocated their practices to the new facility. The site offers free on-site parking for patients with convenient access off North Florida Avenue.
The players
Lakeland Regional Health
This is a regional healthcare provider serving the community with a wide range of specialized medical, diagnostic, and emergency services.
The details
The newly opened center provides comprehensive heart care, lung rehabilitation, and pre-surgery diagnostic testing in one location. Meanwhile, the former facility at 320 Parkview Place has been renamed Lake Parker and will now focus on acute care, trauma, and infectious disease services.
Timeline
The new facility officially opened on October 6, 2026.
The Big Picture
This opening follows a pattern of healthcare systems moving toward centralized, one-stop-shop models for specialized chronic disease management as seen in the broader consolidation of cardiac outpatient services. This approach aims to reduce the logistical burden on patients requiring multi-disciplinary care.
Patients with existing appointments will receive direct notification regarding the change in their provider's location to the new facility. Those visiting the clinic can utilize the free on-site parking accessible from North Florida Avenue.
The takeaway
Patients should verify their appointment details and location before their next visit to ensure a smooth transition to the new facility. Centralizing these specialists provides a more convenient way to manage long-term heart and lung health.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest innovations in cardiac support and clinical care in the Heart Disease section.
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