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to expand its footprint in Northeast Florida and offer more health care options to patients .
Flagler Health + has made a point to focus on delivering value to their patients while investing in the communities in which they serve .
Expansion into Flagler County ’ s health care market includes a thriving orthopedic practice and a primary care facility . A specialty care office serves as the temporary hub for the Care Connect + program , linking area residents in need with available services throughout Northeast Florida until the seven-acre Flagler Health + Village at Palm Coast is completed . Flagler Health + is currently under contract to develop a state-of-the-art , inpatient hospital on 71 acres at the intersection of US-1 and Palm Coast Parkway .
“ It ’ s a reflection of our transformation from a hospital to a total care enterprise that advances the physical , social and economic health of the communities we serve . It is these three pillars that make Flagler Health + so unique . It ’ s about being a true healthcare partner on life ’ s journey , providing innovative care in new places and new ways ,
Gina Magnus while reducing costs along the way ,” said Gina
Magnus , Vice President of Advancement & Strategy for Flagler Health +. Looking to the Future
In addition to population growth , the U . S . Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 16 % growth in the health care field between 2020 and 2030 .
Healthcare systems like AdventHealth , which underwent a national rebranding of their 50 hospitals and hundreds of care sites across nine states in 2019 , are preparing to address consumer demand and workforce challenges head-on according to AdventHealth Palm Coast Dr . Ron Jimenez CEO Dr . Ron Jimenez .
The need for high quality , accessible health care has led to AdventHealth Palm Coast ’ s expansion in the Flagler County market with what Jimenez calls “ the single-largest health care investment ever made in Flagler County ” with the addition of a second location , the 100-bed AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway facility set for completion in 2023 .
“ We want people to know that we have the scale and expertise within our system to provide world-class care , whatever they may need ,” he said .
Flagler Health + Village at Nocatee
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