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Halifax Health outlines expansion at Deltona medical center, aims to open larger ER in spring

City Commission of Deltona · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Halifax Health presented planned service and capacity expansions at the Medical Center of Deltona, including a larger emergency department, dozens of additional inpatient beds, new specialties and an AHCA certification expected in March with operations starting in April.

Halifax Health told the Deltona City Commission on Feb. 17 that it is expanding services and capacity at the Medical Center of Deltona, with immediate plans to enlarge the emergency department, add inpatient beds and recruit new specialties.

"Our mission at Halifax is to be the community health care leader," Ben Eby, vice president administrator for Halifax Health, told the commission. He said Halifax has provided care in Volusia County for nearly a century and is now bringing additional specialty services to Deltona.

Eby outlined specific additions planned for 2026: 19 new…

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