Capital Improvements
For over a century, Ascension St. Vincent’s has been a trusted provider of compassionate, high-quality healthcare for Jacksonville and the surrounding communities. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we continue to expand our hospitals, advance medical technology, and enhance patient care.
Capital improvements go beyond brick and mortar—they are the foundation of innovation and excellence. These investments ensure our physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams have state-of-the-art facilities to provide the latest treatments and compassionate care in a comfortable, healing environment. With each improvement, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering the best possible care when our patients need it most.
C. Herman & Mary Virginia Terry Labor and Delivery Suites
Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside recently expanded its maternal care services with the addition of six new labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum (LDRP) rooms, supplementing the 17 already on campus. These state-of-the-art rooms enhance the birthing experience by allowing mothers, babies, and families to remain in one space throughout labor, delivery, and recovery.
This growth project was made possible by a $5 million gift from the estate of Mary Virginia Terry to the Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation. In recognition of her generosity and commitment to the community, the new unit has been named the C. Herman & Mary Virginia Terry Labor and Delivery Suites.
Having your baby at Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Family Birth Place means access to a network of experienced pediatricians, pediatric specialists, and pediatric emergency care when you and your family need it most.
The Delores Barr Weaver Heart and Vascular Pavilion
Delores Barr Weaver’s generous naming gift for the Heart Pavilion which opened May 1, 2020 will be a part of her legacy of love, hope, and healing in the community. Mrs. Weaver, along with countless other generous donors, have made this $55 million pavilion possible. It includes 30 medical and surgical rooms as well as 30 intensive care rooms in its 58,000 square feet.
Lung Institute
Due to the philanthropic contribution from Betsy Lovett, the Ascension St. Vincent’s Lung Institute was built in the Betsy Lovett Center and began caring for patients in 2019. The Lung Institute is the largest pulmonary practice in Northeast Florida. To date, our pulmonologists have tracked more than 2,276 patients with at-risk lung nodules that were identified on low-dose CT screenings. Our Veran Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy also increases the accuracy of biopsies by 50 percent, allowing for earlier detection and treatment.
James M. Davis M.D. Consultation Center
The James M. Davis M.D. Consultation Center was completed Oct. 29, 2019 and provides a space for physicians to consult with families of patients for as many as 40-90 surgeries daily. This space provides dignity and privacy for discussing a loved one’s case. It was made possible through the generous gift from John and Anne Baker, in honor of their late father, Dr. Jim Davis.
Samuel W. Root M.D. Physicians Lounge
The Samuel W. Root M.D. Physician’s Lounge was named after the late donor who made this renovation possible. This updated area provides a beautiful space for our physicians to gather as they both work and find moments for rest and reflection during their busy days.