Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital

In Jacksonville, FL, Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital offers advanced specialty care services and 24/7 emergency care.

Coming Spring 2026

Ascension St. Vincent's Southside freestanding emergency department (FSED) at the intersection of Beach and Kernan boulevards.
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Specialty and emergency care, close to home

Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. Ascension St. Vincent’s is a destination for specialty care — including heart, cancer, stroke care, orthopedics and women’s health. Our OBGYNs and maternity care teams deliver a personalized birthing experience and advanced neonatal care for sick babies. We provide a wide range of minimally invasive procedures using robotic-assisted technology, imaging and lab tests, a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation center, all on one campus.

Care for your everyday health needs

Our primary and specialty care doctors deliver advanced care close to home. Learn more about our services and programs:

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Recognitions

Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside is dedicated to providing the best care to you and your family. Recognized as one of the top health systems in the United States, we offer primary, specialty, and emergency care close to home. Click here to read more about our awards and recent news.

  • 2026 Awards and Recognitions
    • US News & World Report - Best Hospital for Maternity Care
    • Greenhealth Champion - Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside
    • Forbes Top Hospitals by State
    • Newsweek - America's Best Maternity Hospitals (Four Ribbon Level)
    • American Heart Association
      • Get With The Guidelines®: Heart Failure Gold Plus Achievement
      • Target: Heart Failure™ Honor Roll
      • Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll
      • Get With The Guidelines®: Stroke Bronze Award
    • Cribs for Kids® Gold Certified National Safe Sleep Hospital
  • 2025 Awards and Recognitions
    • Newsweek - America's Best Maternity Hospitals - 4 Ribbon
    • Newsweek - America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers
    • The Leapfrog Group -  ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade: Spring
    • US News & World Report - High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy)
    • Cribs for Kids® - Gold Certified National Safe Sleep Hospital
    • Maternal Care Telehealth Program - supported by a Florida Department of Health grant
    • The Joint Commission - Level II Maternal Care Verified Facility
  • 2024 Awards and Recognitions
    • Fortune/PINC AI 15 Top Health Systems
    • American Heart Association (AHA) - Get With The Guidelines: Gold Plus Achievement
    • Target: Heart Failure™ Honor Roll
    • Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll
    • Recognized as a top 5 hospital in Florida for Spine Surgery
    • Newsweek - America’s Best Maternity Hospitals - 5 Ribbon
    • Newsweek - America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers
    • Women’s Choice Award
      • Bariatric Surgery
      • Emergency Care
      • Minimally Invasive Surgery

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