Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola recently marked 50 years as Northwest Florida’s only children’s hospital by hosting a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony today for its new four-story, $85 million facility. With 126 beds, the new Studer Family Children’s Hospital has increased access to specialized pediatric care and put multiple services in one convenient location at 1 Bubba Watson Drive on Ascension Sacred Heart’s Pensacola campus.
The new children’s hospital includes a pediatric emergency department, 72-bed neonatal intensive care unit, medical/surgical beds, observation beds, a pediatric imaging department, pharmacy, inpatient rehabilitation gym, child life playrooms, outpatient lab services and a new family-friendly dining venue. The facility encompasses more than 150,000 square feet, with an additional 28,000 square feet of shell space to allow for future expansion.
The children’s hospital also includes a Ronald McDonald Family Room that offers a shower room, laundry room, full kitchen, dining room, and large and open living room. Three bedrooms will provide overnight accommodations in emergency situations when families need to be seconds away from children in critical condition. Ascension Sacred Heart’s Pensacola campus also is home to a Ronald McDonald House, where families can stay while their children are hospitalized.
“Ascension Sacred Heart has spent the past 50 years building our expertise in the care of children, thanks to our innovative founders, our dedicated care team and the support of our community,” said Will Condon, president of the Children’s Hospital. “Today, just like the children and families we serve, the Studer Family Children’s Hospital continues to grow to meet the needs of Northwest Florida families. This new phase of our journey is going to help bring the caliber of each child’s hospital experience to an exceptional level.”
The Studer Family Children’s Hospital has a medical staff of more than 120 board-certified physicians across 30 pediatric specialties. For more information about available services, visit studerfamilychildrenshospital.com.
