Dr. George Drake of Cleveland Clinic joins The Current to discuss how his team is adapting to the rapid growth of Port St. Lucie and the greater Treasure Coast region. As the OB/GYN department chair and Women’s Health Site Director for Martin Health, Dr. Drake outlines the dramatic expansion of maternal and women’s healthcare services at Tradition Hospital.

The episode covers the hospital’s transition to a centralized delivery hub, growth in staffing and resources, plans for a Level III NICU, and the challenges of scaling care in a region with one of the highest population growth rates in the nation. Dr. Drake also shares insight into the role of compassionate care, parental bonding, and what Cleveland Clinic is doing to create a meaningful birth experience for families across the region.