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About Baptist Health

North Florida’s Largest, Most Preferred Health System

About Baptist Health

North Florida’s Largest, Most Preferred Health System

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About Us

Founded in 1955, Baptist Health is Northeast Florida’s largest and most preferred health system with six hospitals and ten emergency centers, plus convenient access to more than 200 points of outpatient care.

As the area’s only faith-based, mission-driven, locally governed system, Baptist Health provides care for every stage of life and includes the region’s only children’s hospital, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, as well as many services that would not otherwise be sufficiently provided in the community, such as a continuum of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care.

For more details, download our Fast Facts.

Vision

A lifetime of health, together.

Mission

To make hope, healing and well-being accessible to every person as an expression of God’s love.

Values

Community Advocacy
Contribute to the well-being of all community members and improve health equity through partnership, civic involvement, responsible action and charitable service

Respect
Foster a welcoming culture of inclusiveness and belonging that treats those we serve and each other with dignity, compassion, integrity and respect

Excellence
Achieve the highest quality of care and service in all we do through continuous improvement and innovation

Stewardship
Be accountable for managing resources responsibly, efficiently and equitably

Guiding Principles

  • We are guided by the healing ministry of Christ.
  • We believe in the dignity of every person.
  • We promote physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Baptist Health is a not-for-profit organization that is locally governed by a volunteer board of community leaders. Learn more about our local governance.

Related Pages or Services

  • Administration

    Our executive leadership works closely with our local boards to build on a legacy of community advocacy and stewardship.

  • Careers

    Nursing, respiratory, rehab, lab, radiology, pharmacy, operations, facilities, corporate and more.

  • Contact Us

    Get answers to your questions and find contact information for Baptist Health services.

  • Corporate Wellness (PATH)

    Personalized Approach To Health (PATH) program serves the unique needs of employees and employers.

  • Health Equity

    We often ask patients about things like race, ethnicity and preferred language. Learn why.

  • News Room

    A summary of news and information about Baptist Health, as well as contacts for media inquiries.

  • Recognize a Caregiver

    Want to recognize a care team member for clinical excellence and exceptional care? The DAISY and LOTUS awards honor these health care heroes.

  • Social Media

    Delivering health news, patient stories, team member features, updates and more directly to your favorite social media platform feed.

  • Supplier Engagement

    Baptist Health welcomes the opportunity to develop mutually beneficial business relationships with all qualified businesses.

  • Volunteering

    By giving of their time and talents, community members help us provide the best care and service to those we serve.