New arrivals can rest assured that their healthcare needs will be well taken care of in Jacksonville. The city is home to some excellent hospitals. The standard of medical facilities in the city is exceptional, and it continues to attract high-caliber medical professionals thanks to the abundance of career opportunities in the health sector. 

Newcomers to Jacksonville won’t struggle to find a pharmacy. They are readily available throughout the city and many are open 24/7. Pharmacies in Jacksonville tend to be well-stocked and staff are on hand to give patrons advice. 

The cost of healthcare in Jacksonville isn’t cheap, so it's important that new arrivals have comprehensive private health insurance in place. 

Hospitals in Jacksonville

Baptist Medical Centre

Website: www.baptistjax.com
Address: 800 Prudential Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital

Website: www.memorialhospitaljax.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

What do expats think about healthcare in Jacksonville?

"Healthcare is pretty good in Jacksonville. I gave birth to my boy here, and since I had employer insurance, my copay and deductible when I gave birth was not that high, even though I had major surgery and had a bit of a complication after birth."

For more, read Ruby's expat interview about living in Jacksonville.

Further reading

►Learn more about different neighbourhoods by reading the Areas and Suburbs in Jacksonville page

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Expat Arrivals is looking for locals to contribute to this guide, and answer forum questions from others planning their move to Jacksonville. Please contact us if you'd like to contribute.

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