<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3yrkJp_1FOxMDg700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3yrkJp_1FOxMDg700" width="1280" height="960" ><figcaption>Baptist SilverLeaf Medical Campus (Laura Gaver, Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)</figcaption></figure>ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Residents in and around the SilverLeaf area now have access to 24/7 adult and pediatric emergency care with the opening of the Baptist &amp; Wolfson Emergency Room at SilverLeaf.The emergency room is part of the Baptist SilverLeaf Medical Campus, which also offers primary care, neurology, orthopedics, rehabilitation services, cardiology, laboratory services and a Wellness Center.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0HIuCe_1FOxMDg700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0HIuCe_1FOxMDg700" width="1280" height="853" ><figcaption>Baptist SilverLeaf Medical Campus (Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)</figcaption></figure>“A truly healthy community needs care that supports people at every stage, from regular checkups with a primary care physician to life’s most urgent moments,” Matthew A. Zuino, president and CEO of Baptist Health, said. “With the addition of this emergency center to our new Baptist SilverLeaf Medical Campus, we’re expanding access to expert care for families in this growing part of St. Johns County and reinforcing our commitment to being there when they need us most.”About 1.02 million people currently live within a 30-minute drive of the area, which is projected to grow 9.3% by 2031.The SilverLeaf emergency room is part of Baptist Health’s regional emergency care network. Emergency department clinicians are trained to care for patients of all ages, from infants to adults.The facility is also part of Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s emergency network. Wolfson Children’s is the region’s only full-service children’s hospital and Northeast Florida’s only state-designated, American College of Surgeons-verified Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=41xHnt_1FOxMDg700" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=41xHnt_1FOxMDg700" width="1280" height="854" ><figcaption>Baptist SilverLeaf Medical Campus (Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)</figcaption></figure>The facility’s pediatric protocols and emergency teams are designed to help ensure children receive the appropriate level of care, including when serious conditions initially present with minor symptoms.“When your child needs emergency care, you want to know they are in the right hands,” Allegra C. Jaros, president of Wolfson Children’s Hospital, said. “Children in our region deserve access to specialized pediatric care close to home. As the region’s only children’s hospital, Wolfson Children’s brings that expertise directly to the communities we serve. With the opening of this new emergency center at SilverLeaf, families now have access to top-quality pediatric emergency care even closer to home. It joins a network of local pediatric emergency centers found exclusively at Baptist Health and Wolfson Children’s Hospital locations, giving families a seamless connection to the hospital when a higher level of care is needed.”The emergency room also includes an imaging center for adults and children, with X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and other diagnostic services.“Our highly skilled emergency physicians and nurses at SilverLeaf are equipped to handle everything from minor fractures to chest pain and other serious medical concerns, bringing unmatched clinical expertise right into the heart of the community,” Tammy Daniel, executive vice president and chief nursing officer, said.The Baptist SilverLeaf Medical Campus opened in June with a Wellness Center and offices for primary care, cardiology, rehabilitation and laboratory services.The campus has since expanded to include orthopedics, neurology and emergency care for adults and children. The services are part of Baptist Health’s regional network of care.</div></body>

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ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Residents in and around the SilverLeaf area now have access to 24/7 adult and pediatric emergency care with the opening of the Baptist & Wolfson Emergency Room at SilverLeaf. The emergency room is part of the Baptist SilverLeaf Medical Campus, which also offers primary...

New Baptist & Wolfson emergency center opens at SilverLeaf campus

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