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Located on Fleming Island, Baptist Clay brings expertise & high-quality health care to Clay County. Welcome. We're open!

Located on Fleming Island at U.S. 17 and Village Square Parkway, Baptist Medical Center Clay brings a full range of high-quality health care to communities of Fleming Island, Orange Park, Green Cove Springs, Oakleaf, Middleburg and beyond.

02/24/2026

👋 Meet Sheila - a travel enthusiast who loves taking RV roadtrips with her husband. But when an MRI showed advanced arthritis and other medical issues in her knee, she knew something had to change. After nine months of leg pain, Sheila finally had a total knee replacement at Baptist Orthopedics, located right at .

“I was so happy to have the surgery close to home,” she shared. “Dr. Kurt Madzunovic made the entire experience exceptional. He’s very patient and never makes you feel rushed, and his staff was gracious, proficient and accommodating. I never had to wait more than five minutes for any of my appointments, and he was always happy to answer all my questions. Even when I sent him messages, he would answer very promptly. He is so knowledgeable and explains everything in detail. He made me feel very comfortable and safe in his hands.”

Sheila was able to go home the day after surgery and committed herself to recovery. She emphasizes that physical therapy was key to her success. Just four weeks after surgery, she was back to many of her normal activities—and she hasn’t stopped there! Sheila has since bought a stationary bike and a rowing machine to continue staying fit and active.

“Physical therapy at Baptist Rehabilitation made all the difference, and I continue to improve every day. I just wish I had done it sooner!”

Today, Sheila is back to doing what she loves most - traveling with her husband and enjoying life with her new knee. 🚐✨

For more about orthopedic surgeon Dr. Madzunovic and Baptist Orthopedics, visit the link in the comments.

02/19/2026

Congratulations to Ed Hubel, who recently celebrated 30 years at Baptist Health Jacksonville! 💙

Ed has served in many roles in our health system from Baptist Health Jacksonville to Baptist Medical Center Nassau and in his current role as President of Baptist Clay. Ed's servant leadership style has made a lasting impact across our health system — shaping strategy, strengthening operations and elevating care within our hospitals. It's through Ed's vision and commitment to the people of our community that we've grown as much as we have, received multiple awards and provided so many people with the caliber of care they deserve.

Thanks for always making us , Ed. Let's hear it for him in the comments!

02/13/2026

There was a sense of celebration in the air as we recently cut the ribbon on our BRAND NEW Baptist Clay OB Emergency Department! 🎗️✂️

This new department was a labor of love, which is only fitting considering how many new lives will be born into loving families under our roof. The rooms are fully-equipped with the best in medical technology, and we've created an environment that lets mothers know they're in the best hands! 💙

Pregnancy can be unpredictable, which is why our 24/7 OB Hospitalist team is here whenever you need support. Starting at 20 weeks’ gestation, you can access emergency obstetrical care in our Obstetric Emergency Department (OBED) within the Labor and Delivery unit. Whether you’re experiencing signs of labor or any distress for you or your baby, our OBED team will be ready to evaluate and care for you immediately.

Our OB Hospitalists are physicians specially trained in high-risk and emergency obstetrics, providing peace of mind that you and your baby are receiving care from some of the region’s most experienced experts. 💙

24/7 obstetrical care by our OB Hospitalist Group is available at:

• Baptist Health Jacksonville
• Baptist Medical Center South
• Baptist Medical Center Clay

02/07/2026

❤️ Today is National Wear Red Day ❤️

Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women, claiming more lives each year than all forms of cancer combined. Symptoms of heart attack and stroke can look different in women — which is why awareness matters.

At , our Baptist Heart Specialists team is leading the way — and our entire campus joined in wearing red to support women’s heart health. Together, we’re spreading awareness, encouraging heart-healthy habits and reminding women to know the signs and listen to their bodies. ❤️🫀

02/04/2026

It’s always inspiring to meet young people that have an interest in working within health care and we were thrilled to host the orientation for Clay High School CNA students last week. 🩺

Every week in February, these students will receive hands-on training in our Med-Surg unit while also gathering for rounds and observations with Intensive Care, Progressive Care, Emergency, Imaging, Surgery, Respiratory Therapy and Rehab. This is a hard-working, passionate group and we’ve got a great feeling that they’re going to make us when they graduate! 💙 💙

01/27/2026

We welcomed our first four-legged volunteer to our team on Monday, and she has already begun making “ruff” days a lot easier for patients and team members! 🐾

Please join us in welcoming Lucky, a pet therapy dog who will be visiting our facility every first Monday of the month to spread smiles and good cheer.

She more than passed her initial audition by greeting over 80 team members and a few patients on her first day. It’s not a roll of the dice to say that Lucky will be a huge hit on every one of her visits! 🐾💙

01/22/2026

We want to extend our incredible gratitude to Clay County Fire Rescue for donating an ambulance for our new Professional Center for Excellence! 🚑 🚨

Having an ambulance at our training facility allows us to recreate real-world trauma scenarios from the moment of arrival through treatment. By continuously training our team alongside EMTs using a real ambulance during simulated incidents, we’re able to sharpen our skills and deliver more advanced, cutting-edge care than ever before.

Thank you so much to Clay County Fire Rescue for their generosity, and rest assured that we're already putting the ambulance to good use! 💙 💙

Learn more about the Professional Center for Excellence in the first comment below.

01/21/2026

Congratulations to one of our health care heroes, Becca, on winning the prestigious DAISY Award! 🌼 🏆

Becca is a registered nurse who embodies consistency and compassion in her interactions with all patients. She actually received TWO nominations for this award and we wanted to share a portion of one from a woman Becca helped as she delivered her first child.

"My gratitude for Becca is immense, and I'm fortunate she was able to be my nurse through my labor and delivery. Her overall care and compassion made all the difference. She brings such value to an already amazing team at Baptist Clay Labor and Delivery."

Becca is an invaluable part of our team and we hope you'll join us in congratulating her in the comments! 🎉

01/19/2026

💙 ❤️ Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by reflecting on the ways we serve our community every day. At Baptist Health, caring for others isn't just our mission - it's our calling.

01/18/2026

Motherhood can be one of life’s greatest joys — but for many, it also brings emotional challenges that are rarely talked about. We’re grateful to see The Motherhood Space featured in this powerful USA TODAY article, where a mom and neurologist courageously shares her experience with postpartum depression and psychosis. We’re even more honored that The Motherhood Space was there to support her — and hundreds of other moms facing similar challenges. 💙

Read the article in the comments below.

📷: Dr. Barbara "Bobbie" Decker and her family. Provided By Dr. Barbara "Bobbie" Decker & USA Today

01/13/2026

Please join us in welcoming Christine Davies, APRN, BSN, MSN, RN, as the new Director of Nursing at Baptist Clay! 🎉

With 23 years of nursing experience—including leadership across multiple care areas and 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy, Christine brings extensive expertise, collaboration, and a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

We’re to have Christine leading inpatient nursing, emergency services, women’s health, and house supervisors. Let's hear it for her in the comments! 💙

01/09/2026

Providing comfort, confidence and exceptional care in life's most urgent moments sets us apart. 💙

Baptist Health & Wolfson Children’s Emergency Center Oakleaf has been named a Press Ganey Associates LLC Guardian of Excellence Award® for Patient Experience recipient, placing us in the top 5% of healthcare organizations nationwide. This honor reflects the dedication, compassion and people-first care our team is to deliver to every child and family we serve. 🎊 🥳

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1771 Baptist Clay Drive
Fleming Island, FL
32003

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+19045161000

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https://www.baptistjax.com/locations/baptist-medical-center-clay

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New Hospital Coming 2022

More than expert medical care, the new hospital will serve as a place for wellness, education and healing

January 22, 2020

To meet the growing need for health care services in Clay County, Baptist Health is planning to build a full-service hospital on its existing Baptist Clay Medical Campus on Fleming Island. Groundbreaking will occur in the spring of 2020, with the hospital opening planned for early 2022.

The 300,000-square-foot, full-service hospital will open with 100 beds, including women’s services and enhanced cardiology services. The hospital will be designed with modern features, including placing diagnostic equipment near the ICU for patients who need it the most, and corridors designed with calming LED lighting, and centralized staff services to minimize noise.

These services are in addition to those already existing at the Baptist Clay Campus in Fleming Island, which opened in May of 2013, and includes an adult ER, a Wolfson Children’s Hospital ER, an ambulatory surgery center, specialty services, and imaging.

Baptist Health is investing $200 million to build the new hospital, which will create 700 new jobs in Clay County. Baptist Health is targeting the rapidly expanding Clay County area, with a median age of 39, to meet the growing medical needs of families in the area.

“Clay County residents tell us they need more hospital-based health care services close to where they live and work,” said Darin Roark, BSN, MBA, RN, FACHE, current vice president of Ambulatory Campuses and Emergency Services, who will serve as the new hospital’s president. “Having a full-service hospital nearby will eliminate the need for travel, while providing the medical expertise that Baptist Health is known for.”

The new hospital is being designed with patients’ and visitors’ preferences in mind, with large private patient rooms and onsite amenities, like Starbucks, an outdoor dining area, and a large community room for meetings and education that can hold up to 125 people.

“It will be a place of health and wellness for the community,” said Roark. “We will host a variety of health-related events, such as “Talk with a Doc” discussions on a variety of health topics.”

The hospital campus will include an outdoor jogging path connecting to the current Black Creek Trail. “As part of Baptist Health’s commitment to the community, the plants and trees along the lake banks will be maintained and the large Oak Grove on the southern end of the campus will be preserved,” Roark said.

Roark joined Baptist Health in 2012 as an assistant administrator overseeing all emergency centers in the health system. Roark has served as administrator of the Baptist Clay Medical Campus since October 2013 and serves as the Baptist Health liaison in Clay County. He is the current chairman of the board of The Clay County Chamber of Commerce and is on the board of the Clay County Utility Authority. Roark and his family live in Fleming Island.

“As a Clay County resident for many years, I am excited and humbled by the opportunity to bring world-class, patient-focused health care to Clay County,” Roark said.