Daytona Beach, FL – (June 27, 2025) Halifax Health and UF Health proudly celebrated the grand opening of the new UF Health Neurosciences Center at Halifax Health on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The event marked a major milestone in expanding access to advanced neurological care for residents of Volusia County and surrounding areas.
The ceremony featured remarks from Jeff Feasel, President and CEO of Halifax Health, Dr. Stephen Motew, President and CEO of UF Health, Dr. Mark Feezor, Associate CMO of UF Health Physicians at Halifax Health, and Dr. Patrick Han, Medical Director of UF Health Neurosciences Center at Halifax Health who is among the specialists delivering care at the new center.
“This partnership is a powerful example of what’s possible when two healthcare leaders come together with a shared mission: to expand access to exceptional care and help people heal close to home,” said Jeff Feasel, in his remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony. “Together, we are not just growing services—we are transforming lives, strengthening our community, and redefining what it means to receive world-class care in East Central Florida.”
Dr. Han highlighted the center’s capabilities, which include comprehensive services in neurosurgery, supported by next-generation technology and a multidisciplinary team approach. The center also includes an ensuite pain medicine treatment area providing patients with direct access and convenience.
Representatives from the state and surrounding communities were in attendance for the celebration, including State Representative Chase Tramont, State Representative Bill Partington, Ormond Beach Mayor Jason Leslie, Ormond Beach Commissioner Travis Sargent, Ormond Beach Commissioner Kristin Deaton, and Port Orange Councilman Shawn Goepfert.
Following the remarks, guests were invited to tour the newly completed suite, which features the highest level of diagnostic and treatment facilities designed to enhance patient outcomes and comfort.
The UF Health Neurosciences Center at Halifax Health is now open and accepting patients. To learn more, visit halifaxhealth.org/neurosciences.
About Halifax Health
Halifax Health is the leading healthcare provider for Volusia and Flagler counties, offering a comprehensive range of services through a network that includes a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, an urgent care network, psychiatric services, and a specialized cancer treatment center with multiple outreach locations. As the area’s only provider of a Level II Trauma Center, Center for Transplant Services, and a Pediatric Emergency Department staffed 24/7 by board-certified pediatricians, Halifax Health is also home to the region's longest-standing Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services. In addition, Halifax Health has collaborated with UF Health to bring over fourteen specialties to the area.
Recognized for excellence and innovation, Halifax Health consistently receives top ratings, including a 5 STAR rating in the CMS Quality of Patient Care, multiple accreditations from CARF International for inpatient rehabilitation, and the prestigious Novalis Certification of Excellence for its cancer treatment center. The organization has also achieved a 3 Star Rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgery for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, is designated as a Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital, with high performance in heart failure and knee and hip replacement. Halifax Health Hospice is repeatedly honored as the Top Rated and Most Recommended Hospice in Central Florida, underscoring its commitment to providing the highest level of care. With a legacy of excellence and community service since 1928, Halifax Health continues to set the standard for quality and compassionate care in the region.
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