Ascension Sacred Heart opens new freestanding ER in Pace

The new facility aims to provide faster emergency care access for residents of the growing Pace community.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:46am

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A translucent X-ray image revealing the intricate metal frame and medical equipment of an emergency room gurney, glowing with an ethereal inner light against a dark background.The new Ascension Sacred Heart freestanding ER in Pace will bring advanced emergency care capabilities closer to the community.Pensacola Today

Ascension Sacred Heart, a major healthcare provider in the Florida Panhandle, has opened a new freestanding emergency department (FSED) in the city of Pace. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new facility was held on Monday, marking an important expansion of emergency medical services for the rapidly growing Pace community.

Why it matters

Freestanding ERs are becoming more common as healthcare systems seek to bring emergency care closer to residential areas, reducing travel times for patients in need of urgent treatment. Pace has seen significant population growth in recent years, making this new FSED a valuable addition to serve the community's healthcare needs.

The details

The new Ascension Sacred Heart FSED in Pace is a full-service emergency department that will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is equipped to handle a wide range of medical emergencies, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions. The facility includes advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities and will be staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians.

  • Ascension Sacred Heart held the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new FSED on Monday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Ascension Sacred Heart

A major healthcare provider in the Florida Panhandle region, operating multiple hospitals and outpatient facilities.

Pace

A rapidly growing community in Santa Rosa County, Florida, located just north of Pensacola.

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What’s next

The new Ascension Sacred Heart freestanding ER in Pace will begin accepting patients immediately following the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The takeaway

This new freestanding emergency department represents Ascension Sacred Heart's commitment to expanding access to high-quality emergency care for the residents of Pace and the surrounding communities in the Florida Panhandle.