For at least two decades, the CEOs of Duval County s hospitals have gotten together for monthly meetings occasions to swap notes, share experiences, figure out what works and what doesn’t.
They’re competitors, and they don’t lose sight of that. But that kind of sharing is helpful even in the best of times.
And in the worst of times?
It was, they say, a lifesaver, many times over.
In a Zoom interview with The Times-Union, the CEOs of Jacksonville s hospitals said their regular meetings left their institutions well-equipped to coordinate health care, from early testing to recent vaccinations, as the COVID-19 pandemic struck the area.
Jacksonville-based Brooks is building the hospital at 6400 Brooks Bartram Drive.
Brooks announced Jan. 25 that it broke ground on the addition.
The city issued permits March 9 for Perry-McCall Construction Inc. to build the three-story, 76,056-square-foot hospital as well as chiller and trash enclosures.
According to the three permits, the job costs are $2.05 million, although those do not reflect the entire project.
In December 2019, Brooks Rehabilitation announced the $43 million, 60-bed rehabilitation hospital next to its Bartram Park campus in South Jacksonville.
Total construction costs are expected to be about $37 million.
The city issued a permit Dec. 22, 2020, for the $343,000 foundation project.
England-Thims & Miller Inc. is the civil engineer. Gresham Smith is the designer.
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Guest column: Building a brighter future for the YMCA
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A New Year is always filled with the promise of positive change, and following the sudden disruption of 2020, there is even more anticipation and hope for what 2021 will bring. Like many of our neighbors, other businesses and organizations, the First Coast YMCA continues to face financial hardships in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. We remain steadfast in our work to build a brighter future for all, and are so grateful for the support of those who recognize our deep commitment to strengthening this community.
At the end of 2020, in the midst of immense challenges, billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott surprised the First Coast YMCA with an unrestricted $10 million gift. This substantial contribution is a testament to the trust we have earned through our unwavering service to generations of families on the First Coast. We are humbled and thankful for her generosity. To uphold both Ms. Scott’s confidence, and th
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