May 6, 2026- Ascension St. Vincent’s is expanding emergency care in Jacksonville’s Southside community by opening a new freestanding emergency room at the intersection of Kernan and Beach Boulevards. Over 40 associates will staff the new 10,000-square-foot ER and offer a range of services, including a triage area, a critical care room, 10 treatment spaces, on-site lab services and advanced CT and X-ray technology. More than 16,000 patients are expected to receive care annually at the site.
This location will provide a much-needed access point for care in expanding neighborhoods. Over the next five years, St. Vincent’s expects the population to increase by 5.9% in the Southside service area, a promising sign for the future. More importantly, this new facility brings Mission-driven healthcare to more patients across Northeast Florida.