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Jacksonville’s Most Preferred Health Care This is the most prestigious honor in nursing, achieved by fewer than 7% of U.S. healthcare organizations.
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With a history of leading positive change in Northeast Florida for our patients and community, our vision firmly remains on continuous improvement to deliver the highest standards of clinical care and service quality. Changing health care for good means…

Connecting on a personal level: It’s about partnering with you as a unique individual, and supporting your lifelong health in ways that go far beyond visits to your doctors or hospital. Coordinating care across our system: It’s about making health care easier to understand and navigate, and ensuring all your care providers are on the same page. Innovating for better outcomes and better value: And it’s about bringing you new programs, tools and technologies that help you get better faster and empower you to live your healthiest life. Bringing the most comprehensive health care to Northeast Florida

For 58 years, Baptist Health has been honored to serve our community through a comprehensive network of services and facilities encompassing almost every medical specialty, including five nationally accredited hospitals, top specialists, more than 100 primary care physicians, along with home health, behavioral health, rehabilitation services and urgent care. Earning your lifelong trust through quality care

We are pleased to share that all five of our hospitals — Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Baptist South, Baptist Beaches and Baptist Nassau, along with Baptist Home Health Care, have earned Magnet re-designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care. Since 1990, area residents have also designated Baptist Health as the “Most Preferred Healthcare Provider” in Northeast Florida with the best doctors, nurses and quality, according to a National Research Corporation consumer survey. We sincerely look forward to caring for you and your family.

11/14/2025

Our team members proved they're more than health care heroes - they're SHOWSTOPPERS! 🎬🎭🎤💃

Some of our most talented team members took the center stage and performed at Baptist Jax Got Talent, leaving the audience clapping, laughing and cheering. A perfect reminder that our family shines both on and off the job. ⭐✨

A big round of applause for our winners - Jessica, who wowed the crowd with her violin rendition of "I Will Survive," and the Main OR (Operating Room) team, whose original song had the audience begging for an encore!

Congratulations to all of our team members who participated in this year's talent show! We're to have team members like YOU! 🏆

11/14/2025

Baptist Health is proud to officially welcome our new EMS Liaison, Travis Peistrup, to the team!

Travis joins us with an impressive background that bridges emergency medicine, nursing, education and leadership. Travis has his Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Management, Associate Degree of Nursing, Associates of Science in Emergency Medical Service, Paramedic Technical Degree, Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic, and Firefighter 1 & 2.

He has served our community in nearly every capacity of emergency response — as a paramedic, firefighter, emergency nurse and educator — bringing with him more than a decade of experience across pre-hospital, hospital and academic settings.

In addition to his extensive clinical experience, Travis has contributed to the next generation of health care professionals as an Adjunct EMS Instructor at Florida State College at Jacksonville, sharing his knowledge and passion for emergency medicine with future EMTs and paramedics.

As EMS Liaison, Travis will play a vital role in strengthening the connection between our emergency departments, field providers and hospital teams. His blend of clinical excellence, operational insight and educational leadership makes him an exceptional advocate for both our EMS partners and our patients.

Welcome to the team, Travis! Your leadership, compassion and passion for emergency medicine will help us keep raising the bar for care and collaboration across our community. 💙

11/14/2025

Flu season is in full swing and there’s never been a better time to schedule a flu shot! 💉

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the last thing you want is for the flu to crash your family gathering. Cut your chances of catching the flu before you cut the turkey - schedule your shot today!

Flu season forecast: https://go.baptistjax.com/47PRoUr

11/13/2025

🎉 NOW OPEN: Three new Baptist Orthopedics locations!
Receiving easily accessible, high-quality orthopedic care is easier than ever. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing arthritis or dealing with joint pain, each of our three new locations has a team of highly skilled specialists ready to help:

🏥 Baptist Orthopedics - Yulee
📍851042 US Highway 17, Yulee, FL 32097
🥼 Dennis Chen, MD – Orthopedic Surgeon
🥼 Kevin Doulens, MD – Sports Medicine Specialist
🥼 Steffano Mottl, MD – Sports Medicine Specialist

🏥 Baptist Orthopedics - Nassau (formerly Dovetail Orthopedics, moving February 1, 2026)
📍2416 Lynndale Road, Suite 102, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
🥼 Mark Floyd, MD – Orthopedic Surgeon
🥼 Robert Santrock, MD – Orthopedic Surgeon

🏥 Baptist Orthopedics - Baptist North
📍11236 Baptist Health Dr., Suite 330, Jacksonville, FL 32218
🥼 Hunter Buchanan, DO - Sports Medicine Specialist

To learn more or book an appointment at one of our five offices throughout northeast Florida, call 904.202.6683 (MOVE) or visit https://go.baptistjax.com/499Ok83.

11/13/2025

HEALTH BEYOND OUR WALLS: At Baptist Health, we're always looking for ways to improve the health and well-being of our neighbors in Northeast Florida. Did you know that our community has some of the worst access to food, transportation and mental health services in the state or the nation?

To better understand and address these issues, we work with other local nonprofit hospitals to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). This collaborative effort helps identify the most pressing needs across Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau and Baker counties, which include:

1. Access to care (health insurance and transportation)
2. Housing (housing cost burden and homelessness)
3. Mental health (access to mental health care)
4. Food environment (access to healthy food and food insecurity)

"Consistent with Baptist Health’s mission, we focus on improving the health and well-being of our most vulnerable community members by reaching them where they live, work, pray and learn,” said Katie Ensign, Vice President of Community Impact for Baptist Health.

With the support of our hospital leadership and teams at Baptist Jacksonville, Wolfson Children's Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Clay, Baptist Medical Center Nassau and Baptist Medical Center South, along with many others in the community, we are working together to address and improve these critical issues.

Stay tuned as we highlight some of the work already underway - and the incredible local nonprofits we’re to team up with to create a healthier future for all.

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As the only locally governed, mission-driven, not-for-profit health system in Northeast Florida, Baptist Health dedicates substantial resources to social responsibility and community health. Our team members also give generously of their time and talent, making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. Read more about this work in the comments below.

11/12/2025

🏆 Florida Health Hero Spotlight! 🏆

We're to share that our very own Ricardo A. Hanel, MD, PhD, neurosurgeon and co-medical director of the baptist Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, has been named a Florida Health Hero by WJCT's What's Health Got to Do with It?

In this inspiring interview, Dr. Hanel discusses his groundbreaking work in minimally invasive neurovascular surgery, his dedication to patient care and his mission to raise awareness about brain aneurysm treatment and prevention.

🎙️ Hear the full conversation with host Dr. Joseph Sirvin at the 29-minute mark: https://go.baptistjax.com/4qMYemE

11/11/2025

Weaver Tower shines bright in red, white and blue tonight to honor all of the veterans who valiantly served our country. On behalf of everyone at Baptist Health and Wolfson Children's Hospital, thank you for your service — today and every day we honor you. 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we’d like to take a moment to salute the incredible men and women who have served our country with the utmost sense of service and courage. We’re especially proud of the 600+ Veterans who are part of our Baptist Health family — their commitment to service continues to shine through in the care they provide every day.

Please join us in expressing our deepest gratitude to all the servicemen and women for their unwavering service and dedication to our country. 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

It’s Extra Mile Monday! 🎉 Today we’re celebrating Sabrina from our lab team, who was recognized in a five-star review for her sunny disposition, kind bedside manner, and for making those she cares for feel like a family friend. 💙

Thanks for going the extra mile, Sabrina! 💪

11/10/2025

We are of our neurology team for helping shape the future of innovative, life-saving stroke care. On October 2, 2025, endovascular neurosurgeon Ricardo Hanel, MD, PhD, the co-medical director of the Baptist Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, participated in a pre-clinical demonstration of a pioneering endovascular robotic system that allows surgeons to perform mechanical thrombectomies remotely, even from thousands of miles away.

From Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Dr. Hanel successfully removed blood clots from a perfused human cadaver model 4,000 miles away at the University of Dundee in Scotland. Working with interventional neuroradiologist Professor Iris Grunwald, MD, PhD, and her Dundee team, they performed the FIRST transatlantic robot-assisted intervention of its kind!

Dr. Hanel maneuvered a catheter and guidewire via a console equipped with video screens and a high-resolution sensory system capable of replicating his hand movements with precision. These maneuvers were repeated in real time by a robot in Scotland connected to the console via a digital network. Unlike joystick-controlled surgical robots, the system delivers authentic force feedback to the surgeon’s fingertips—recreating the tactile experience of manual surgery.

Around 60% of Americans do not have timely access to a stroke center capable of performing a thrombectomy to remove blood clots and restore blood flow to the brain. Around 1.9 million brain cells die every minute during a stroke, making quick intervention essential for saving lives and reducing the likelihood of long-term disability.

“Every minute is precious for stroke patients to ensure they have the best possible outcomes. Traveling hours to receive specialist treatment is not a luxury they can afford,” said Dr. Hanel. “Breakthrough remote technologies are bridging geographical gaps and removing distance as a barrier to care. We are proud to be contributing to the advancement of stroke care.”

Congratulations to Dr. Hanel, his team and the entire Baptist Health stroke program for their commitment to increasing access to advanced stroke treatments for patients in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia and beyond.

🔗 To learn more about innovative technology, visit https://go.baptistjax.com/4qTfgPY.

🔗 For more information on Baptist Health’s stroke program, visit https://go.baptistjax.com/Stroke.

11/10/2025

💗 Raising the Bar for Breast Health 💗

We came together at Baptist North to raise the bar for breast health - celebrating awareness, early detection and community support.

From educational sessions and an inspiring art workshop to relaxing sound baths and plenty of smiles at the photo booth, the day was filled with connection, learning and hope. 🌷☺️

Thank you to everyone who joined us in shining a light on breast health and supporting one another. Together, we're making a difference. 💪💕

📅 Don't forget to schedule your annual mammogram! 📞 Call 904.902.7079 or visit go.baptistjax.com/mammo.

11/08/2025

Veterans Day is right around the corner so we wanted to take a moment to salute a veteran on our own team, Latavius Upton.

As a young man, Latavius dreamed of becoming a doctor which led to him becoming a medic in the Army. He oversaw all the medical records for his platoon and supervised sick call each morning which allowed him to rapidly ascend in rank. It’s that same commitment to detail and excellence that has made Latavius an invaluable member of our team as an invasive surgical coder with Baptist Neurology Group!

So how did Latavius end up at ? After leaving the army, Latavius moved to Jacksonville to moonlight as a medical coder and Amazon warehouse worker while also finding time to take care of his ailing mother. A chance encounter with Angela Smith, billing manager for Baptist Neurology & Lyerly Neurosurgery, opened the door to a new chapter.

“When Angela hired me in 2018, I wasn’t even a certified coder yet, but she gave me a shot,” he says. “It was like it was meant for me to be at Baptist.”

Latavius has become active in our VAST (Veterans Assistance and Support Team) Employee Resource Group and has even mentored a fellow veteran colleague. He says a message from his manager reminded him why he loves being part of Baptist Health:

“My manager said, ‘The work will always be here. Go take care of yourself because we need you.’ Being cared for is what makes you want to stay with an organization like Baptist.”

Thank you for your service — both to our country and to our patients — Latavius. We’re proud you’re part of our Baptist family. 🇺🇸

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With a history of leading positive change in Northeast Florida for our patients and community, our vision firmly remains on continuous improvement to deliver the highest standards of clinical care and service quality. Changing health care for good means… Connecting on a personal level: It’s about partnering with you as a unique individual, and supporting your lifelong health in ways that go far beyond visits to your doctors or hospital. Coordinating care across our system: It’s about making health care easier to understand and navigate, and ensuring all your care providers are on the same page. Innovating for better outcomes and better value: And it’s about bringing you new programs, tools and technologies that help you get better faster and empower you to live your healthiest life. Bringing the most comprehensive health care to Northeast Florida For 58 years, Baptist Health has been honored to serve our community through a comprehensive network of services and facilities encompassing almost every medical specialty, including five nationally accredited hospitals, top specialists, more than 100 primary care physicians, along with home health, behavioral health, rehabilitation services and urgent care. Earning your lifelong trust through quality care We are pleased to share that all five of our hospitals — Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Baptist South, Baptist Beaches and Baptist Nassau, along with Baptist Home Health Care, have earned Magnet re-designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care. This is the most prestigious honor in nursing, achieved by fewer than 7% of U.S. healthcare organizations. Since 1990, area residents have also designated Baptist Health as the “Most Preferred Healthcare Provider” in Northeast Florida with the best doctors, nurses and quality, according to a National Research Corporation consumer survey. We sincerely look forward to caring for you and your family.

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