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.

Family Birth Place

At Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Family Birth Place, we provide family-centered birth suites with home-like comforts. To expand the care we can provide, we recently added six new labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDRP) rooms. These rooms can improve the birthing experience by allowing moms, babies and families to experience the entire labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum in the comfort of one space. Working together, we help deliver a memorable birth experience.

Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside provides specialized medical care to women with high-risk pregnancies and their babies. And just in case your baby needs special care, you have access to a neonatal intensive care unit just down the hall. The NICU provides care for premature and critically ill babies.

Connected to specialized follow-up care

Your care doesn’t stop when you leave the ER. Because we’re more than emergency care, you will be connected to follow-up care to support your care plan and recovery. We connect you to specialists in cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, pulmonology, and more. Your care team also helps you manage your medications and sends prescriptions to your local pharmacy or through Ascension Rx. And you will always have access to other services at Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside, like imaging and lab.

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. Read more about our awards and recent news.

2025 Awards:

  • Top Maternity Hospital by Newsweek
  • The Leapfrog Group ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade: Spring
Fortune/PINC AI 15 Top Health Systems badge

2024 Awards:

  • 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’s America’s Best Maternity Hospitals - 5 Ribbon
  • Women’s Choice Award
    • Bariatric Surgery
    • Obstetrics
    • Orthopedics
    • Emergency Care 
    • Patient Safety 
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Florida Hospital Association - Excellence in Maternal Care 
  • America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award
  • US News & World Report 
    • High Performing Hospital
    • High Performing - Heart Attack
    • High Performing - Hip Replacement
  • CMS four-star overall rating and three-star patient experience rating
  • America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award
  • Newsweek’s Best Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Center

2023 Awards:

  • American Heart Association (AHA) Award for stroke care and cardiovascular care
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award
  • Women’s Choice Awards
    • Bariatric Surgery 
    • Emergency Care 
    • Patient Safety
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery 
    • Cancer Care 
  • Baby-Friendly Designation
  • Maternity Care through Newsweek
  • PRC Excellence in Healthcare Awards - 4 Star Emergency Department
  • US News & World Report 
    • High Performing Hospital
    • High Performing - Heart Attack

2022 Awards:

  • American Heart Association (AHA) Award for stroke care and cardiovascular care
  • PRC Excellence in Healthcare Awards - 5 Star Emergency Department
  • Recognized Nationally for Patient Safety Excellence
  • Recognized Nationally for Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence 
  • Recognized Nationally for Surgical Care Excellence
  • America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award
  • America's 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award

If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, go to the nearest ER or call 911.

Manage your family’s appointments more easily with the Ascension One app and online account

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:

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® - 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