St. Vincent's HealthCare

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St. Vincent's HealthCare is a healthcare system based in Jacksonville, Florida. It is a member of Ascension Health, the largest Catholic, non-profit health system in the United States. St. Vincent's HealthCare includes three hospitals, a long-term skilled nursing facility, 30+ primary care health centers, and several other health-related entities.

History[edit | edit source]

St. Vincent's HealthCare was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1916. The organization's mission is to provide compassionate, personalized care for all, especially those who are struggling. Over the years, St. Vincent's HealthCare has grown and expanded its services to meet the needs of the community.

Services[edit | edit source]

St. Vincent's HealthCare offers a wide range of services, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and primary care. The organization also provides specialized services such as bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, and transplant surgery.

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St. Vincent's HealthCare

Facilities[edit | edit source]

St. Vincent's HealthCare operates three hospitals: St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside, St. Vincent's Medical Center Southside, and St. Vincent's Medical Center Clay County. The organization also operates St. Catherine Laboure Manor, a long-term skilled nursing facility, and several primary care health centers throughout Northeast Florida.

Community Involvement[edit | edit source]

St. Vincent's HealthCare is deeply involved in the community. The organization provides free health screenings, health education, and other community health initiatives. St. Vincent's HealthCare also operates the Mobile Health Outreach Ministry, which provides free medical care to those in need.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD