Expanding access to emergency care in Pace

Ascension Sacred Heart opened the Ascension Sacred Heart Emergency Care - Pace in Pace, Florida this month. The nearly 10,000-square-foot facility is located at the intersection of Beach and Kernan boulevards.

Ascension St. Vincent’s newest freestanding ER includes nine treatment spaces, a critical care room, triage area and advanced imaging technologies like CT and X-ray, prepared to serve more of our growing community.

“Our journey in Pace began 27 years ago, and as the community has grown, so have we,” said Will Condon, President and CEO of Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola. “The freestanding ER is a testament to our ongoing commitment to delivering accessible, quality healthcare to the communities we serve.”

The emergency care facility is operated by Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola and Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart. In the event a patient needs emergency care on the main campus, the new ER can coordinate transportation and schedule follow-up appointments with the patient’s network of providers.

With round-the-clock emergency care and a highly trained medical team, the new ER will ensure that Pace residents won’t have to travel far in times of crisis.

This development addresses the anticipated population growth in the Five Points area, ensuring timely emergency care for the community. Staffed by over 40 healthcare professionals, the ER will operate 24/7, providing immediate care for conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, trauma and severe illnesses.

Ascension Sacred Heart has built three other freestanding ERs within the last six years, with the most recent in Perdido Key. The other two locations are in Navarre and Nine Mile Road. 

Expanding critical access to emergency services is a key part of Ascension’s strategy to meet community needs, delivering Mission-driven healthcare to more patients across Northwest Florida, said Mike Shaw, chief strategy officer of Ascension Florida.

“When every second counts, expanding emergency services to outlying communities guarantees immediate care access for residents in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties,” he said. 

When you choose Ascension Sacred Heart, you'll find all the care you need, doctors who listen, convenience and care that's connected. When you need care right away, emergency care is close to home. Learn more about Ascension Sacred Heart Emergency Care - Pace.