Healthcare in Jacksonville is one of the things new residents worry about the least when they move to the city. It has several well-regarded hospitals, and skilled doctors and specialists move here for work in a large and growing health sector.
Newcomers won’t struggle to find a pharmacy in Jacksonville. National chains such as CVS and Walgreens have branches across the city, and several are open around the clock. One catch is that a store may be open 24 hours while its pharmacy counter is closed overnight, so newcomers should check the counter’s hours before a late-night trip. Pharmacies here are generally well stocked, and staff can advise on minor ailments and over-the-counter purchases.
The cost of healthcare in Jacksonville isn’t cheap, so new arrivals should arrange good private health insurance before they settle in. Most get their cover through an employer. Those paying for their own should expect a hefty monthly premium. Under the Affordable Care Act, insurers set premiums by age, location, plan level, family size, and tobacco use, not by medical history, so they can’t charge more for a pre-existing condition.
Newcomers who are self-employed or between jobs can compare individual plans on the federal Health Insurance Marketplace, and anyone leaving a job can usually stay on an employer’s plan for a limited period through COBRA.
Below is a list of recommended hospitals in Jacksonville.
Hospitals in Jacksonville
Baptist Medical Center
Website: www.baptistjax.com
Address: 800 Prudential Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital
Website: www.hcafloridahealthcare.com
Address: 3625 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
Website: www.mayoclinic.org
Address: 4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Website: www.wolfsonchildrens.com
Address: 800 Prudential Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207
UF Health Jacksonville
Website: www.ufhealthjax.org
Address: 655 W 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209