In Positively Osceola’s 2026 — A New Year, A New Hope series, Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital President Brian Wetzel shares how investment in people, facilities, and innovation is improving care today—while shaping a stronger healthcare future for 2026.

Every accomplishment Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital celebrated in 2025 reflects our unwavering commitment to our patients who trust us with their healthcare needs.

We proudly earned recertification as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, a recognition of our ongoing efforts to provide fast, life-saving care when every second matters.

The addition of nine patient rooms and new equipment in our emergency department has reduced wait times and helped patients return home sooner to recover.

We also introduced an after-hours dining service so patients who miss regular meal hours due to treatment, testing or late admission can still enjoy a comforting meal as they begin healing.

Being named a “Best Place to Work” by Modern Healthcare for the fourth consecutive year highlights a culture in which our team members are valued, supported and encouraged to grow.

We capped off 2025 with a joyful milestone: the graduation of our first intern from the WE BUILD program, Orlando Health’s engaging paid internship for individuals 18 years of age or older with unique developmental and learning abilities.

Looking ahead to 2026, every investment we are making has been guided by our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care close to home for our patients.

In January, we are excited to open a two-story, 20,000-square-foot expansion on the northwest side of the hospital, featuring two state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs and a new 10-bed intensive care unit to support patients with higher-level care needs.

The launch of our robotic surgery program is underway and will offer more precise, minimally invasive procedures that enable our patients to experience quicker, smoother recoveries. We will also be introducing 3D mammography soon to help detect breast cancer earlier through clearer imaging.

We are grateful for the privilege of serving the Osceola County community and look forward to growing alongside it for many years to come.

– Brian Wetzel, President,
Orlando Health St. Cloud Hospital