UF Health Opens New 99-Bed Hospital Campus in St. Johns County
What happened
UF Health opened its Durbin Park campus in St. Johns County on September 17, 2026, expanding access to medical care in Northeast Florida. The new 42.5-acre facility includes a 99-bed hospital, a 24-hour emergency department, and various outpatient and specialty services. The campus is located off State Road 9B, near Interstate 95.
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Why it matters
The opening of the Durbin Park campus demonstrates UF Health's long-term vision for serving Northeast Florida. The facility is designed to bring advanced hospital and specialty care closer to residents of St. Johns County and surrounding communities.
A pilot mobile unit targets regional health needs in Northeast Florida, involving UF Health Jacksonville.
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Who's involved
- UF Health JacksonvilleProviding healthcare services and establishing a service presence in St. Johns County.
- St. Johns CountyThe county in Florida receiving the new healthcare service presence.
- Northeast FloridaThe broader region of Florida being served by the expanded healthcare services.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- CostcoSpeculative
Costco might see increased consumer demand driven by the local population and employment generated by the hospital.
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The entities involved
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St. Johns County
county in Florida, United States
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UF Health Jacksonville
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Northeast Florida
northeastern part of the U.S. state of Florida