Brain and spine specialties and programs

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, doctors at Ascension Florida are highlighting the importance of regular breast cancer screening and early detection.

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Ascension St. Vincent’s will open a new primary care clinic in Aberdeen on Dec. 4, 2026, expanding convenient care in St. Johns County.

Patient Story

At Ascension St. Vincent's Southside in Jacksonville, one patient's journey toward independence began with expert spine care from Dr. Stephen Parker.

Patient Story

Following neurosurgery, Lillian regained strength, mobility and independence through an inpatient rehabilitation at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville, celebrating a life-changing recovery.

Patient Story

At Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside in Jacksonville, Florida, a local resident regained independence after spine surgery and rehabilitation with care from neurosurgeon Dr. Ali Chahlavi.

Health Education

Adil Zia, MD, neurologist and stroke director at Ascension St. Vincent’s hospitals in Jacksonville, Florida, answers questions about stroke signs and symptoms.

Health Education

Ascension St. Vincent’s has opened another freestanding emergency department on Jacksonville’s Southside to serve its growing community.

Our Associates

At Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside, a dedicated volunteer golf cart driver transforms parking lot arrivals into compassionate, accessible care, even securing new transportation through a grant.

Community

Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County Level II NICU expansion is a step toward bringing specialized newborn care closer to home for families in Northwest Florida.

Health Education

Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida, added a new surgical system that expands surgical care options for patients across several specialties.

Patient Story

During a July family wedding trip, a mother of the bride received lifesaving neurosurgical care for a brain tumor from Dr. Aristotelis Filippidis at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside.

Patient Story

After a routine gynecology visit revealed stage three cervical cancer, Kristina began treatment with Martin Martino, MD, gynecologic oncologist at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida.

Health Education

Ascension Rx Southside Pharmacy is an accredited specialty pharmacy in Jacksonville, Florida that provides advanced medication support and personalized care to local residents.

Health Education

At Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Inpatient Rehabilitation specialists help you get back to doing what you love.

Health Education

When a Jacksonville man chose a freestanding ER like Ascension St. Vincent’s Emergency Care - Arlington, for emergency care he had access to life-saving care close to home.

Patient Story

In September 2025, Sherri received lifesaving cardiac care from Dr. Lucien Abboud at Ascension St. Vincent’s Cardiology – St. Johns after testing revealed a serious heart blockage.

Health Education

When illness or injury happens, understanding when to visit an Ascension St. Vincent’s ER or urgent care can potentially save your life.

Health Education

Ascension St. Vincent’s bariatric program in Jacksonville, Florida, shares some truths about weight-loss options.

Our Associates

An Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County hospital volunteer transformed her grief from losing her husband into a mission of kindness and compassion, inspired by the care her late husband received.

Patient Story

After surviving a lightning strike in 2025, Georgia teacher Angela received AFib care from Dr. Amr Barakat at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville, Fl.

Wellness

Bariatric Medical Director Miroslav Uchal, MD at Ascension St. Vincent’s shares the new non-surgical weight-loss options for Jacksonville, Florida residents.

Patient Story

Dr. Saumil Oza, cardiologist at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville uses a combined procedure to treat patients with AFib to help with faster recovery and reduce their risk for stroke.

At Ascension St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville, Dr. Martin Martino helped an 88-year-old woman from Orange Park overcome uterine cancer through compassionate, personalized care and advanced treatment.

Patient Story

At Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville, Florida, neurosurgeon Dr. Aristotelis Filippidis performed brain tumor surgery that saved a patient’s life.

Patient Story

Patient thanks doctor at Ascension Sacred Heart Surgical Breast Oncology Bay in Panama City for her guidance and care during her breast cancer journey.

Patient Story

After a spine cancer diagnosis, Mr. Santorelli turned to Dr. Stephen Parker, neurosurgeon, and the care team at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville, Florida, for spinal surgery and rehabilitation to find relief from pain and regain strength and independence.

Health Education

Deborah A. Weyer, MD, pediatrician at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville, Florida, is helping children and families prevent and manage obesity through early screenings, healthy lifestyle guidance, and personalized pediatric care.

Health Education

Neurosurgeon at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville, FL, is using new technologies to care for patients with brain and spine tumors.

Patient Story

Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility in Jacksonville, Florida, helps stroke patients recover and regain their strength after a hospitalization.

Health Education

If incidents occur this Fourth of July, knowing where and when to get immediate and emergency care is important.

Health Education

Ascension urgent care and orthopedic teams are here to help you manage your summer injury.

Patient Story

Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility in Jacksonville, Florida, helps stroke patients recover and regain their strength after a hospitalization.

Our Associates

Mobile health nurse Peggy Kennon shares the importance of giving care to communities with limited access to health care through her work at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville, Florida.

Ascension Rx medication assistance team at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida, collaborated with a missionary worker diagnosed with brain cancer to overcome the costs of medication allowing her to focus on her recovery.

Finding Strength and Support at Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility

Patient Story

Dr. Augustus Perez, a pediatric neurosurgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida, helps an infant boy with a developmental condition called craniosynostosis.

Alabama couple finds compassionate care through every step of their journey at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, during a high-risk triplet pregnancy and delivery.

Patient Story

After having bariatric surgery, Jacksonville grandmother credits Ascension St. Vincent’s weight loss program for helping her with her weight-loss journey.

Our Associates

An executive assistant at Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside received advanced maternity care for her high-risk twin pregnancy in Jacksonville, Florida.

Patient Story

Teen reunites with 70 care team members who played a critical role in her journey to recovery after surviving a shark attack at Rosemary Beach, FL.

Our Associates

Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County nurse manager’s honors the hospital's 100-years- of service by starting a food pantry for the St. Johns, FL, community.

Our Associates

Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County rehabilitation team worked together to support the patient's journey to recovery during more than 100 days in the hospital in Middleburg, FL.

Our Associates

Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside OR nurse’s personal experience with having family members living with heart disease inspired her to raise money for heart research in Jacksonville, Florida.

Health Education

In Jacksonville, Florida, expecting families learn ways to prevent infant sleep-related deaths at Ascension St. Vincent’s

Community

Deborah A. Weyer, MD, pediatrician at Ascension St. Vincent's Pediatrics in Lake Asbury, Florida shares tips for parents to keep their children physically and mentally healthy during the school year.

Patient Story

Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mark Elliott helps a former hospice nurse find pain relief with a shoulder repair surgery at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL.

Our Associates

Justin Labrato shares what he has learned while serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group in Pensacola, FL.

Patient Story

Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside gynecologic oncology surgeon in Jacksonville, FL, helps patient balance surgical care with religious beliefs

Our Associates

Ascension Sacred Heart surgeons pay it forward by mentoring future health professionals in Pensacola, FL.

Wellness

Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County’s maternity care in Middleburg, Florida ranked among the nation’s best

Patient Story

A well-known patient advocate in Pensacola, FL, overcame breast cancer twice with early detection and treatment at Ascension Sacred Heart.

Patient Story

Nurse practitioner Heather Ledford at Ascension St. Vincent’s travels to patients’ homes to give personalized care when they are unable to leave the house.

Health Education

Pensacola pediatric trauma director at Studer Family Children’s Hospital applauds new golf cart law that raises driving age.

Patient Story

Pensacola man doesn’t delay seeking care at Ascension Sacred Heart when his skin starts to discolor from pancreatic cancer.

Patient Story

Wear and tear of the hip, knee and other joints is part of aging, but Pensacola, FL patients find relief with minimally invasive surgery at Ascension Sacred Heart.

Patient Story

Pensacola football coach suffers stroke mid-game, receives lifesaving treatment at Ascension Sacred...

The 300th TAVR patient at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL, is happy with his improved quality of life after surgery.

Patient Story

Ascension Sacred Heart ER nurse helps son in an incident that left him partially amputated in Pensacola, FL.

Our Associates

Ascension St. Vincent’s faith community nurse in Jacksonville, FL shares how she was called to serve.

Health Education

Dr. Kurt T. Stockamp, general surgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida answers questions related to gallbladder surgery.

Patient Story

Ascension Sacred Heart has earned David’s trust over the years. From primary care to orthopedics to cardiology, he says he has confidence in his care team. When he felt chest pain, fatigue and dizziness, he says he knew where to turn.

Our Associates

Jennifer Morton, DNP, RN, takes on a new leadership role at Ascension as the Senior Director of Nursing Practice and Operations for the organization.

Patient Story

Florida vacationers receive emergency care from Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola in Pensacola, FL, after an unexpected cardiac event.

Patient Story

Ascension St. Vincent’s new technology gives Jacksonville man a second chance with real-time management of heart failure.

Health Education

Dr. Amr Barakat, cardiac electrophysiologist at Ascension St. Vincent's Cardiology in St. Johns County, Florida answers questions about treating AFib.

Patient Story

Patient returns to serving others after having the WATCHMAN procedure at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, FL.

Patient Story

A Pensacola, Florida man embraces a new active life after having weight-loss surgery and support at Ascension Sacred Heart.

Health Education

Dr. Lauren Stipp, cardiologist at Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart Cardiology 30A in Watersound, FL answers common questions about heart CT scans.

Health Education

Dr. Jairan L. Duke-Elmore, obstetrician at Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart in Pensacola, Florida answers common questions about pregnancy and heart disease.

Patient Story

Ascension St. Vincent’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit in Jacksonville, FL helped this grandmother regain strength and function in her muscles.

Health Education

Dr. Marcia Schmidt, gynecologic oncologist at Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent’s Gynecologic Oncology and Advanced Women’s Health in Jacksonville, Florida answers common questions about cervical cancer.

Health Education

Dr. Shailee Shah, cardiologist at Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent’s Women’s Heart and Prevention Clinic in Saint Johns, Florida answers common questions about heart disease in women.

Health Education

Weighing just a pound-and-a-half and stretching the length of a ruler, micro-preemie Teigen shocked her mother by making an early entrance at 23 weeks old at Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart last year.

Careers

How one question changed nurse's career path

Patient Story

As a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurse caring for the tiniest patients at Studer Family Children’s Hospital, Chelsea Fredrickson’s life has come full circle.

Patient Story

After having minimally invasive hip replacement, patient feels 20 years younger.

Health Education

Dr. Maria Lahti, cardiologist at Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart Cardiology Destin in Destin, Florida answers common questions about heart disease.

Health Education

Dr. Sara Largen, pediatrician at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville, FL, shares what to expect at your child’s appointments.

Health Education

Dr. Adam Bainey, cardiac electrophysiologist at Ascension Sacred Heart in Miramar Beach, Florida answers your common questions about AFib treatment.

Health Education

Dr. Greg England, cardiothoracic surgeon at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City answers common questions about heart surgery.

Patient Story

One month after Allison Fisher had a 104-lb. ovarian tumor removed at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside, she feels she has a second chance at life.

Patient Story

After suffering an incomplete spinal cord injury seven years ago, recurring urinary tract infections have taken a toll on his health.

Patient Story

One morning seven years ago, Angela Lane considered canceling her annual mammogram at the Ann L. Baroco Center for Breast Health and Mammography at Ascension Sacred Heart.