Baptist Health Jacksonville

Baptist Health Jacksonville 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.

As APP Week wraps up, we’re taking a moment to recognize the vital role Advanced Practice Providers play across our heal...
09/27/2025

As APP Week wraps up, we’re taking a moment to recognize the vital role Advanced Practice Providers play across our health system and community.

Who are Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)? They are highly educated, highly trained medical providers who work collaboratively with physician colleagues and the health care team to deliver expert, compassionate care.

The APP family includes:
🔹 Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
🔹 Physician Assistants (PAs)
🔹 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)
🔹 Anesthesiology Assistants (AAs)
🔹 Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs)
🔹 Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs)

From providing primary care to managing chronic conditions, assisting in surgeries to ensuring safe anesthesia, APPs make a difference in every corner of health care and our health system. Their advanced training allows them to diagnose, treat, prescribe, and educate patients - helping to expand access to care and improve health outcomes in our communities.

This APP Week, we proudly celebrate and thank our APPs for their expertise, compassion and dedication.

CROWN-WORTHY COMMUNITY CARE! 👑🌟 From Baptist Health summer student to Miss America 2nd Runner Up – we couldn't be proude...
09/27/2025

CROWN-WORTHY COMMUNITY CARE! 👑🌟 From Baptist Health summer student to Miss America 2nd Runner Up – we couldn't be prouder of Paris Richardson (Miss Florida)! Last weekend, she made a special appearance at the Live Well Duval event and got her blood tested on our Wellness on Wheels bus by our stroke team and members of our Asian-American Employee Resource Group.

It's incredible watching one of our former Tipping the Scale Summer Employment Program students shine on the national stage and still support community wellness.

We’re grateful to partner with Blue Zones Project Jacksonville on this free event, bringing health care education and resources right into neighborhoods.

Happy Surgical Technologists Week! 🩵 Behind every successful surgery is a skilled surgical technologist. From preparing ...
09/27/2025

Happy Surgical Technologists Week! 🩵 Behind every successful surgery is a skilled surgical technologist. From preparing the OR and ensuring a sterile environment to assisting during procedures and supporting post-op care, our surgical techs are essential to patient safety and positive outcomes.

Thank you for everything you do to keep our patients in the best hands!

This family just grew by two little feet! 👣🩵 Kash was welcomed into the world at Baptist Medical Center South last month...
09/26/2025

This family just grew by two little feet! 👣🩵 Kash was welcomed into the world at Baptist Medical Center South last month by his sweet parents and excited big brother.

Congratulations to the whole crew on their new addition!

During Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week, we’re highlighting the outstanding APPs who bring knowledge, compassion an...
09/26/2025

During Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week, we’re highlighting the outstanding APPs who bring knowledge, compassion and heart to Baptist Health every day!

Their work makes a lasting difference for patients, families and our community — and we’re excited to share their stories.

Today, meet Joseph (JP) Orallo, APRN, with Baptist Primary Care!

Q: When did you begin practicing medicine?
A: In 2015, I began practicing in a small Medicare/Medicaid clinic working with (current Baptist Health physician) Dr. Juan Pulido. Little did I know that would lead me to bigger and better things at Baptist Health.

A few years later, Dr. Pulido spearheaded an ICU program that had 24-hour care at Baptist Medical Center Beaches. I was one of the first two APPs hired, and I also trained future APPs in critical care at . Around 2019, I transferred to Baptist Primary Care.

Q: How would you describe your specific field of practice?
A: We are an essential part of a bigger health care team that practices family medicine.

Q: What drove your passion for medicine and led you to become an APP?
A: My parents. Through them, I was exposed to medical missions in the Philippines. I have fond memories of my dad doing surgical procedures in small villages in the Philippines when I was a child. I saw how he helped people and made a huge impact on their lives.

Q: What do you enjoy most about being an APP?
A: It’s very rewarding to see patients change from being sick to being well. I also get to witness the various life cycles as I care for them over the years. Some of my patients whom I’ve cared for since they were children are now taller than me when they come to get their college physicals!

Q: What is the most significant thing you’ve learned about caring for patients and the impact you have on their health?
A: That your health care practices can truly evolve over time. I’ve learned that how you communicate a diagnosis or treatment to your patients is very important. It can change the way that they perceive their treatment plan, which has a profound effect on how well they follow it. It also changes the stigma some people have of being scared to see health care providers.

Q: What does being an APP mean to you and have your feelings about this evolved over the years?
A: When I began, people were not as familiar with APPs. Now, patients are fully aware of what an APP is and the important role we play in their care. I strive to help change and mold the future by teaching new nurse practitioners, as these students are the future of this profession. I am fortunate to be part of a Baptist Health culture that shows such a great level of respect for the APP field.

Q: What would you like others to better understand about your role as an APP?
A: We work very hard to provide the very best care possible for our patients.

Q: What do you like to do outside of work?
A: I’m a husband and father and love to make my family laugh, smile and experience new places or cultures. I also like working on cars, installing new parts and even detailing. It calms my mind.

Join us in congratulating Lara on her recent DAISY Award! Lara is the Satellite Emergency Center Director for Baptist He...
09/25/2025

Join us in congratulating Lara on her recent DAISY Award! Lara is the Satellite Emergency Center Director for Baptist Health.

Lara's exceptional leadership, compassionate care and unwavering commitment to the Baptist Health mission inspire many, including Stacey, an assistant nurse manager, who nominated her. Since stepping into her director role, Lara has led with heart, expertise and dedication, ensuring that her team thrives. Lara is the epitome of compassionate leadership and an inspiration to us all.

Thank you, Lara, for the incredible difference you make every day! Your hard work, passion and selflessness shine through in every patient, family and team member interaction, making us ✨

NOW OPEN 🙌 🎉 Baptist AgeWell is now serving patients in the Nassau County area! Led by board-certified geriatrician Robi...
09/25/2025

NOW OPEN 🙌 🎉 Baptist AgeWell is now serving patients in the Nassau County area! Led by board-certified geriatrician Robin Beck, MD, AgeWell's Nassau office is available to support adults 65+ in living their best and healthiest lives. Services include:

✔️ Senior Primary Care
✔️ Geriatric Assessment
✔️ Care Coordination
✔️ Medication Management
✔️ Behavioral Health Care
✔️ Senior Rehabilitation
✔️ Memory Disorder Care
✔️ Incontinence Care
✔️ And more!

Dr. Robin Beck's philosophy of care is simple: always put patients' concerns first, be a good listener, and take the time each patient needs during every visit. The process of aging can be hard, but AgeWell is here to help each patient navigate this period in their life so that they age as well as possible. 💙

📍 Baptist AgeWell
1545 South 14th Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

🗓️ To book an appointment, call 904.202.4AGE(4243) or visit go.baptistjax.com/AgeWell.

Calling all fun-loving families! Our beloved drive-through Halloween CARnival is back at Baptist HealthPlace at Nocatee,...
09/24/2025

Calling all fun-loving families! Our beloved drive-through Halloween CARnival is back at Baptist HealthPlace at Nocatee, and we can't wait to see your amazing costumes! Roll up in style for treats, character meet-and-greets, and Halloween magic. There’s no cost for this event, but please sign up for a time slot to save a spot in line. See you there!

📍 Baptist HealthPlace at Nocatee (400 Colonnade Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081)
🗓️ Saturday, October 18 | 9 am - 12 pm
🎟️ go.baptistjax.com/halloween

09/24/2025

It's and we're spotlighting the amazing work our Advanced Practice Providers do every day! Follow along as ARNP Kristie breaks down essential brain aneurysm prevention during Month. 🧠🩺

Did you know your risk for an aneurysm increases if you have one first-degree relative who had a brain aneurysm or two o...
09/23/2025

Did you know your risk for an aneurysm increases if you have one first-degree relative who had a brain aneurysm or two or more relatives of any degree? 🧠

Learn more about the risks and our Familial Brain Aneurysm Study:
go.baptistjax.com/UnderstandingAneurysm.

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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.