Holmes Regional Medical Center

Established in 1928 from one of the first local hospitals in the area, Holmes Regional Medical
Center has grown to become what Money magazine refers to as “one of America’s top
hospitals” for Intervention Cardiology and Stroke Care. The hospital has around 514 beds and
employs more than 500 medical staff. As part of the Health First non-profit health care system,
Holmes Regional is currently the only level II trauma center in Brevard County. They were also
first hospital in the area to offer robotics-assisted surgery for a number of procedures. Holmes
Regional is home to a Primary Stroke Center and was awarded the Get with the Guidelines
Gold Award by the American Stroke Association.

Conveniently located midway between Jacksonville and Miami, and only 70 miles away from
Orlando’s Walt Disney World Resort, Melbourne, Florida, offers beautiful sights and plenty of
exciting experiences. Known as “The Harbor City,” Melbourne is situated on the Atlantic coast,
near Cape Canaveral. Bordering between a humid subtropical climate and a tropical savanna
climate, Melbourne has a distinct hot and wet season (late May-October) and a warm and dry
season (November-April). The city can experience an average of 51 inches of rain each year,
but also deals with moderate to severe drought conditions in the late fall through spring.
Melbourne has over 554.72 acres of city park land, which includes Brevard Zoo and Lake
Washington. In March, the city hosts the Melbourne Meltdown Pickleball Championship, an
annual indoor pickleball tournament. Surfing, golfing, fishing and snorkeling are also very
popular in the area. If you’re looking for a conveniently located beach city in Florida, Holmes
Regional Medical Center may be a great option to explore!