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About Us

At Wolfson Children’s Hospital, our mission is to provide optimal health for the region’s children by providing patient- and family-centered care, education, research and child advocacy.

Wolfson Children’s. Always Here.

We Know Kids

Recognized among America's Best Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report year after year, Wolfson Children's Hospital of Jacksonville, Florida is the only full-service tertiary hospital for children in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. We are a non-profit organization that provides care for all children, regardless of their ability to pay.

World-Class Care Close to Home

Wolfson Children's Hospital works as one team with our world-renowned partners to provide top-notch resources and outstanding care to children. Wolfson Children's offers the services of skilled pediatric physician specialists who serve on the medical faculty of Nemours Children's Health, the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic.

A Part of Baptist Health

Wolfson Children's Hospital is a part of Baptist Health, the region's most comprehensive healthcare provider. Baptist Health's circle of care includes 6 hospitals and more than 70 primary care and specialty offices, as well as home health, rehabilitation and urgent care.

Since 1955

With the aid of an initial $500,000 donation from the Wolfson Family Foundation, the hospital opened in 1955 as a place for all children to be admitted and treated without regard to creed, religion, race or financial position. That original mission remains today.