HCA Healthcare South Atlantic Division

09/04/2026

Excited to see this great story on our own Charleston Hope Lodge.

09/02/2026

What does it mean to truly see the potential in someone?

For Bethany “Bebe” Baker, RN, becoming a nurse meant overcoming barriers many of her peers never had to consider. Bebe is a member of the Deaf and hard of hearing community, and throughout her journey into healthcare, she encountered people who questioned whether someone who couldn’t hear could succeed in a profession where communication is so critical.

She kept going.

After becoming the first Deaf nursing student to pursue a BSN at the University of North Florida, Bebe graduated in 2020 and began her nursing career at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville.

Today, she cares for patients in the emergency room — and what some might once have viewed as a limitation has also become one of her strengths.

At HCA Healthcare, we believe great caregivers come from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our responsibility is to recognize talent, remove barriers where we can and provide colleagues with the resources they need to do what they do best: care for people.

Bebe’s story is an important reminder for anyone who has ever been told they don’t fit the traditional picture of who can work in healthcare: Your abilities matter. Your perspective matters. We’re proud of colleagues like Bebe who are breaking barriers — and helping us care for every patient who walks through our doors.

Watch more about Bebe’s journey:

Against the odds: Here's how one deaf nurse found her place in the Emergency Room.

08/21/2026

Meet the “Sunshine Girls.” ☀️Twin sisters Dejha and Aj’ha Smith first came to HCA Healthcare affiliate🏥 Memorial Satilla Health through Project SEARCH, an internship program that helps young adults with disabilities build job skills through hands-on workplace experiences.

Their internships became something more: a pathway to meaningful careers where they could grow, contribute and make a difference every day.

For the past five years, Aj’ha and Dejha have brought their talent and commitment to the hospital community. Aj’ha supports patients as a hospitality associate in food services, while Dejha helps create a welcoming environment as part of the hospital’s environmental services team.

Known for their kindness, positivity and joyful spirits, the sisters have earned the nickname the “Sunshine Girls.” Their story reflects HCA Healthcare’s commitment to creating opportunities where colleagues can build meaningful careers and help support patients, teams and communities. 💙

Learn more about how HCA Healthcare invests in our colleagues to strengthen the workforce of tomorrow: https://bit.ly/3RmKPUU.

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