Jacksonville Breaks Ground on Leon L. Haley Jr., MD, Emergency and Trauma Center Expansion

Yesterday, the Leon L. Haley Jr., MD, Emergency and Trauma Center was officially opened by a gathering of Jacksonville’s civic and medical leaders. According to the Jacksonville Business Journal, the $90 million project, which was made possible by the City of Jacksonville and the state budget of Florida, is in memory of Dr. Leon Haley Jr., the late CEO of UF Health Jacksonville.

Tragically, Dr. Leon Haley Jr., a pivotal figure during the COVID-19 epidemic, died in a personal watercraft accident in July 2021 at the age of 56. According to The Florida Times-Union, he was among the first people in the region to get the COVID-19 vaccine and is renowned for his influential ideas and close ties to the medical community.

By adding 35,000 square feet and improving the current infrastructure, the new facility will increase the area’s capacity for trauma and emergency care, as expressed in the ideas Haley himself put forth with a quiet reverence of recollection. The project demonstrates his vision and commitment to Jacksonville’s healthcare system. According to News4Jax, this enormous expansion highlights the value of cutting-edge medical facilities for the Northeast Florida region while also embodying Haley’s goal.

The rehabilitation and expansion began with a groundbreaking ceremony that included Mayor Donna Deegan, Patrick Green, CEO of UF Health Jacksonville, and other community leaders. Dr. Leon Haley Jr.’s mission for the new trauma center is to improve medical quality and patient care.

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