Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast

In Miramar Beach, FL, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is an ER is a critical care hospital with advanced specialty care services.

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Specialty and emergency care, close to home

Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Miramar Beach, Florida, delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care for adults and children in connection with Studer Family Children’s Hospital. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. As a top 15 health system named by Fortune/PINC AI, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is a destination for specialty care — including spine and joint replacement surgery, heart care, cancer care, women’s health and more. The hospital, which achieved a 5-star rating on 2024 CMS Overall Hospital Star Ratings, offers a wide range of minimally invasive procedures using robotic-assisted technology, and imaging, all on one campus and the Family Birth Place is recognized as one of the top maternity facilities in the country. 

Recognitions

2025 Newsweek best in-state hospital award badge

The care teams at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast are dedicated to providing the best care to you and your family. Ascension Sacred Heart is recognized as one of the top health systems in the United States by PINC AI and Fortune for 2024.Read more about our awards and recent news. 

2025 Awards and Recognitions

  • US News & World Report: High Performing in Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy)
  • Newsweek: Best in-state hospital honors

2024 Awards and Recognitions

  • CMS Overall Hospital Quality 5-star Rating
  • America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek - 5 Ribbon 
  • Baby-Friendly Designation
  • Fortune/PINC AI 15 Top Health Systems
  • Recognized Nationally for Outstanding Patient Experience Award
  • LeapFrog Hospital Safety Grade A Spring 2024 
  • Women’s Choice Awards in minimally invasive surgery, obstetrics, and emergency care  

2023 Awards and Recognitions

  • America’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals by Newsweek, - Five ribbon hospital
  • Baby-Friendly Designation
  • PRC Excellence in Healthcare Awards: Top Performer - Inpatient ICU services; 5 Star ratings for the family birthplace, medical/surgical unit, inpatient care, and outpatient surgical services. 
  • Women’s Choice Awards in minimally invasive surgery, obstetrics, and patient safety  

2022 Awards and Recognitions:

  • 100 Top Hospitals - Fortune/Merative
  • America’s Best Maternity Care Hospitals by Newsweek - 5-Ribbon rating
  • Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2022 by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award
  • Surgical Care Excellence Award
  • Joint Replacement Excellence Award
  • LeapFrog Hospital Safety Grade A Spring 2022 
  • PRC Excellence in Healthcare Awards: 5 Stars in inpatient care, outpatient radiology and nuclear medicine, outpatient infusion therapy, birthing services, outpatient radiology and mammography, and outpatient surgery. 4 Stars in emergency care.
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Top stories at Ascension Florida

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola was ready to provide care when NASA astronauts needed medical assistance when returning to their base in Pensacola.
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NASA landing launches Ascension Sacred Heart emergency teams into national spotlight

Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola was ready to provide care when NASA astronauts needed medical assistance when returning to their base in Pensacola.
March 5, 2025
Paula struggled with weight and confidence but transformed her life through bariatric surgery and support. Now 61, 135 lbs, she inspires others to thrive.
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Jacksonville woman loses more than 180 pounds with bariatric surgery

After having bariatric surgery, Jacksonville grandmother credits Ascension St. Vincent’s weight loss program for helping her with her weight-loss journey.
February 25, 2025
Zeph, now a healthy ten-year-old, and his mom, Liz, visit Studer Family Children's Hospital ER to deliver Valentine's treats and show their heartfelt appreciation for the specialized care Zeph received. The staff welcomes them with smiles reflecting the strong bond they have formed through their shared experiences.
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Pensacola mom visits the care team that saved her son’s life

Every Valentine’s Day, a Pensacola mom visits the emergency care team at Studer Children’s Hospital that cared for her premature born son
February 25, 2025
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Recognition for birthing care

Newsweek named our hospital as high-performing in maternity care in 2025.

Best in-state hospital award

Newsweek named Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast as a "best in-state hospital" in 2025.

Caring for the most vulnerable

We offer the only NICU in Walton and Okaloosa counties.