Flagler Hospital

Flagler Hospital is a private hospital located in St. Augustine, Florida, and is affiliated with Catholic Health East, a healthcare system that operates several hospitals, including St. Joseph's Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital. The hospital has a long history of providing quality healthcare services to the residents of St. Johns County and surrounding areas, including Jacksonville, Florida and Daytona Beach, Florida. Flagler Hospital is a member of the American Hospital Association and is accredited by The Joint Commission, which is a nonprofit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations, including Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic. The hospital has also been recognized for its quality care by organizations such as Healthgrades and Leapfrog Group, which are nonprofit organizations that evaluate and recognize hospitals for their quality and safety, including Johns Hopkins Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.

● History

Flagler Hospital was founded in 1889 by Henry Flagler, a Standard Oil tycoon, and has since become a major healthcare provider in Northeast Florida, serving patients from Duval County to Volusia County. The hospital has undergone several expansions and renovations over the years, including the addition of a new emergency department in 2009 and a cancer center in 2012, which is affiliated with MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Flagler Hospital has also been at the forefront of medical innovation, with its physicians and staff participating in clinical trials and research studies with organizations such as National Institutes of Health and American Cancer Society. The hospital has also partnered with other healthcare organizations, including University of Florida Health and Florida Hospital, to provide specialized care to patients.

● Services

Flagler Hospital offers a wide range of healthcare services, including cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery with American Heart Association-certified physicians, oncology and radiation therapy with American Society of Clinical Oncology-certified physicians, and neurology and neurosurgery with American Academy of Neurology-certified physicians. The hospital also has a women's health program, which includes obstetrics and gynecology services with American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists-certified physicians, as well as a pediatrics department with American Academy of Pediatrics-certified physicians. Flagler Hospital also offers rehabilitation services, including physical therapy and occupational therapy, with American Physical Therapy Association-certified therapists, and has a wound care center with American College of Wound Care-certified staff. The hospital's services are also supported by American Red Cross and United Way.

● Facilities

Flagler Hospital's main campus is located in St. Augustine, Florida, and features a hospital building with private rooms and state-of-the-art equipment, including MRI machines and CT scanners from General Electric and Siemens. The hospital also has a medical office building with physician offices and outpatient services, including lab services and imaging services with Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp. Flagler Hospital has also expanded its services to include urgent care centers in Palm Coast, Florida and Jacksonville, Florida, which are affiliated with MedExpress and Concentra. The hospital's facilities are also supported by American Hospital Association and Healthcare Financial Management Association.

● Accreditation

Flagler Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, which is a nonprofit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. The hospital has also been recognized for its quality care by organizations such as Healthgrades and Leapfrog Group, which are nonprofit organizations that evaluate and recognize hospitals for their quality and safety, including University of California, San Francisco and Duke University Hospital. Flagler Hospital is also a member of the American Hospital Association and the Florida Hospital Association, which are organizations that advocate for hospitals and healthcare systems, including HCA Healthcare and Community Health Systems.

● Community_involvement

Flagler Hospital is committed to giving back to the community, with a strong focus on health education and community outreach, including partnerships with American Cancer Society and American Heart Association. The hospital offers a variety of health screenings and health fairs throughout the year, including breast cancer screenings and stroke screenings, which are supported by Susan G. Komen and American Stroke Association. Flagler Hospital also partners with local organizations, such as United Way and American Red Cross, to provide disaster relief and emergency services, including Hurricane Irma relief efforts. The hospital's community involvement is also supported by Florida Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

● Statistics

Flagler Hospital is a 325-bed hospital that serves over 15,000 patients per year, with a staff of over 1,500 employees, including physicians and nurses from University of Florida and Florida State University. The hospital has a emergency department that sees over 40,000 patients per year, with a door-to-balloon time of under 60 minutes, which is supported by American College of Cardiology and Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. Flagler Hospital also has a birth rate of over 1,500 births per year, with a cesarean section rate of under 20%, which is supported by American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and March of Dimes. The hospital's statistics are also supported by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Category:Hospitals in Florida