New CareSpot clinic now open in Ortega. By Alexandria Mansfield, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union USA Today Network via Reuters Connect Updated July 30, 2026 11:26 AM Gift Article CareSpot Urgent Care and Baptist Health recently opened a new walk-in clinic on the Westside, giving Roosevelt and Ortega residents another nearby option for same-day medical care. The new center, called CareSpot Urgent Care - Roosevelt (Ortega), opened July 23 at 4461 Beverly Ave., Unit 5. It's the 46th CareSpot location in Florida. Where is the new CareSpot urgent care located? CareSpot Urgent Care - Roosevelt (Ortega) in partnership with Baptist Health is at 4461 Beverly Ave., Unit 5. What services will the new location offer? The Roosevelt (Ortega) center will provide a full slate of urgent care and occupational health services, including: * Minor illness and injury care * Flu, COVID-19 and other seasonal respiratory treatment * Immunizations and vaccinations * On-site X-rays and lab testing * School, sports, employment and pre-op physicals * Occupational health services for employers Do I need an appointment at CareSpot? No appointment is required. Patients can walk in or book a time slot online in advance. The center will keep extended hours seven days a week, including evenings and holidays, matching the model CareSpot uses across its other Florida locations. What are the hours at CareSpot - Roosevelt (Ortega)? The center is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Why are CareSpot and Baptist Health partnering at Roosevelt? CareSpot and Baptist Health have worked together for years to coordinate urgent care access throughout Northeast Florida, according to the companies. A news release about this location's opening said the goal is "to provide fast, compassionate care whenever the community needs it." Baptist Health executive Eric Fletcher framed the partnership as a way to get patients timely access to trusted care close to home in the news release. The companies described the opening as part of a broader, long-term effort to expand urgent care in high-demand parts of Northeast Florida and to steer patients toward the right level of care. How many CareSpot locations are there in Florida now? With the Roosevelt (Ortega) center, CareSpot operates 46 locations statewide. The company has been offering urgent and occupational health care in Florida for over 25 years, with online scheduling alongside walk-in and call-ahead visits. What is Baptist Health? Baptist Health is Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system. It runs six acute care hospitals and more than 200 ambulatory locations across the region, along with home health and virtual care services. Its network includes Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital, the region's only full-service children's hospital. Where can I get more information or schedule a visit? More information, including online scheduling, is available at carespot.com. Baptist Health also has additional details on the health system's broader network of services at baptistjax.com. Reporting by Alexandria Mansfield, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union / Florida Times-Union USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect This story was originally published July 30, 2026 at 11:13 AM.

Baptist Health opens $40 million facility at Seven Pines ahead of retail development. Baptist Health opens $40 million facility at Seven Pines ahead of retail development (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) - One key cornerstone of the rapidly growing Seven Pines master-planned community is complete. (Rendering above) Though Baptist Health's 51,000-square-foot facility opened to patients Tuesday - months before the first nearby retail tenants are expected to come online - system leaders aren't worried about that fact stifling demand. Roughly a million people live within a 15-minute drive of Baptist HealthPlace at Seven Pines, found at 11851 Stillwood Pines Blvd., said Chief Strategy Officer Eric Fletcher. With another quarter million or so living within 30 minutes, he said the anticipation for Baptist's facility is already present. The health system broke ground on the new campus in February 2025. The city issued a $13 million permit for the project, with total investment by Baptist landing around $40 million, Fletcher told the Business Journal on Monday. At its core, the facility is intended to be a one-stop-shop for the area, delivering everything from primary care to specialty services. Aside from access to primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, rehabilitative and lab services, it also features a wellness center designed to promote healthy living. "This location is interesting because it really resides between the Downtown campus, our South campus, and our Beaches campus as well," he said. "Then we have the St. Johns Town Center campus with a free-standing [emergency department] and advanced imaging, and so it's a little bit equidistant from the hospitals." Tuesday's opening marks the completion of the campus's first phase. A second medical office building at the address is currently being designed. Found just a couple miles away from the St. Johns Town Center, HealthPlace also resides near the Jacksonville-based retail giant Regency Centers Corp.'s $140 million Publix-anchored complex: The Village at Seven Pines. Along with the grocer anchor, Regency [NASDAQ: REG] plans to layer on pedestrian-friendly design, elevated storefronts, restaurants, services, landscaping and gathering spaces meant to turn a shopping center into a community hub. It will have approximately 32 spaces available, ranging in size from 900 to 10,339 square feet. The first retailers are expected to open in 2027. Baptist is an early entry to the area - a strategic decision to position the healthcare provider at the forefront of Southside-area patient needs. "This area is projected to see a 10% population increase by 2030, making local access to coordinated, convenient healthcare more important than ever," Fletcher said. Across the street from the Baptist campus is the rising medical office building from Tampa-based Onicx LLC. The company has invested $9 million in developing 50,000 square feet of high-end medical space at 11885 Stillwood Pines Blvd. On the residential side of Seven Pines, single-family homes are being built through a joint venture between ICI Homes and David Weekley Homes, with houses ranging from about 1,500 square feet to more than 4,000 square feet. Demand is strong, ICI recently told the Business Journal, with nearly 500 homes sold by the end of 2025. "By embedding preventive health services directly into neighborhoods, we are making wellness part of everyday life and creating regular opportunities to identify health concerns early," Baptist President and CEO Matthew Zuino said of the Seven Pines campus. "We want to advance community health by shifting the focus from treating illnesses to preventing them in the first place." Rendering courtesy of Regency Centers

Baptist Medical Center Nassau invites community members to make a difference through volunteer service. FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. - Baptist Medical Center Nassau is inviting compassionate community members to become part of its volunteer team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families and visitors. Baptist Nassau volunteers play an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive healthcare environment by assisting with patient and visitor needs, providing hospitality and supporting hospital programs and services. Whether you are retired, a student or simply looking for a way to give back, volunteer opportunities are available for individuals who want to serve their community. "Volunteers are an invaluable part of the Baptist Nassau family," said Hospital President Tara Beth Anderson. "Their kindness, time and dedication help enhance the experience of our patients and families every day." Volunteering at Baptist Nassau provides an opportunity to meet new people, build connections and contribute to the health and well-being of the community. Flexible opportunities are available for those interested in making a difference through service. About Baptist Medical Center Nassau. Baptist Medical Center Nassau is a state-of-the-art community hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care, including 24/7 emergency services, to residents of Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. The hospital's team of physicians specializes in 29 medical fields, delivering high-quality care close to home. Baptist Nassau has earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for eight consecutive years and has received a five-star overall hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reflecting its commitment to patient safety and quality care. Find more information at https://www.baptistjax.com/locations/baptist-medical-center-nassau About Baptist Medical Center Nassau Auxiliary. The Baptist Medical Center Nassau Auxiliary is a group of more than 120 community volunteers who support the hospital through service, outreach and advocacy. Auxiliary members serve as ambassadors for Baptist Nassau by providing volunteer support that complements the work of hospital employees and care teams while helping enhance the experience of patients, families and visitors. For more information about volunteering with Baptist Nassau, visit https://www.baptistjax.com/about-NassauCountyFLChamber/volunteering#locations.