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Flagler Health, UF Health Sign Letter Of Intent To Collaborate On Health Campus

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St. Augustine, Fla.-based Flagler Health+ has signed a letter of intent with Gainsville-based University of Florida Health to collaborate on a comprehensive health campus in Florida.

If a final deal is reached, the healthcare campus would be built on a 40-acre parcel of land in St. Johns, Fla., which was bought last year by Flagler. The land is known as Flagler’s Durbin Park Campus.

With the letter of intent, which is nonbinding, the two organizations will explore options for the healthcare campus. The options being considered include building hospital facilities and ambulatory surgery centers, as well as establishing space for medical residency programs or other educational programs.

Flagler Health+ already plans to build its health village on the parcel, but is now looking to expand its health campus with UF Health. Flagler expects to break ground on the health village this fall.

“Collaboration is an important part of our strategy at Flagler Health+, as we look to create individualized experiences and customized service offerings for the distinctly unique communities we serve today, and those we will serve in the future,” said Flagler Health+ President & CEO Jason Barrett.

“We are looking forward to continuing discussions with Flagler Health+ to establish shared goals on behalf of residents of the region,” said David Nelson, MD, president of UF Health.

 

Source: Becker’s Hospital Review

Flagler Health+ Pens Deal For 40 Acres In Durbin Park In St. John’s County, Florida

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Flagler Health+ announced it has entered into an agreement with Gate Lands, the real estate subsidiary of Gate Petroleum Company, to purchase 40 acres within the company’s Durbin Park development.

The Durbin Park Development

The property, located between Interstate 95 and State Road 9B, is anticipated to be developed in three phases: Phase one of this project will introduce a Flagler Health+ Village that incorporates family practice, women’s care, pediatrics, urgent care, imaging and laboratory services. The health village will also include dedicated green space for healthy lifestyle programming, arts activities and community engagement.

“As St. Johns County’s leading healthcare provider for more than 130 years, Flagler Health+ is committed to furthering a sense of connectedness and community throughout all areas of this very special region, including the northernmost sector of our county,” said President & CEO Jason Barrett. “We are focused on building meaningful, seamless relationships along the journey of life and look forward to serving the growing needs of area residents.”

Longer term plans for the 40-acre health and wellness campus include a hospital, outpatient surgical services and cancer care, among others. Additional offerings will be further refined in partnership with area residents through a dedicated Durbin Park Health Advisory Council.

“We are excited that Flagler Health+ has chosen to create its Flagler Health+ Village in Durbin Park,” said Drew Frick, president of Gate Lands. “Our goal with Durbin Park is to create a distinct destination where individuals and families can live, work, shop and be entertained. The community health approach that Flagler Health+ brings to this project will further this goal by creating jobs and expanding the amenities and services available to one of the fastest growing areas in the state.”

St. Johns County’s Director of Economic Development Melissa Glasgow and St. Johns County Commissioner, James Johns also support the project.

“We are thrilled to see a full-service, state-of-the art health and wellness campus included in the plans for Durbin Park,” stated Glasgow. “As one of St. Johns County’s largest employers, we are pleased that Flagler Health+ continues to invest significant resources to support our growing community and bolster our status as Florida’s Healthiest County.”

“I am supportive of this endeavor, which will employ our residents, reduce commute times for critical services and blend well with surrounding developments,” added Johns, who represents Durbin Park’s district. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2020.

 

Source: JBJ