Studer Family Children's Hospital
When your child faces a health crisis, every moment matters. Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart is Northwest Florida’s only children’s hospital, a place fully dedicated to caring for babies, children, and teens. From everyday needs to life-threatening emergencies, our teams deliver advanced, compassionate care right here in our community.
Our Mission, Our Promise
Studer Family Children’s Hospital is a place of hope and healing for children and families across Northwest Florida. As our community grows, we remain committed to:
-Investing in advanced technology for children
-Expanding programs and services to meet growing needs
-Recruiting leading pediatric specialists
-Keeping exceptional children’s care close to home
Leading the Way in Children’s Care
-Only full-service children’s hospital in Northwest Florida
-Region’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
-Region’s only dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
-More than 120 pediatric specialists across 30 specialties
-Region’s only hospital with dedicated neonatal and pediatric transport, including ground and air, to bring life-saving care to families across our region
Nationally Recognized Care
- Top 15 Health System in the U.S. (2024 / 2025) – Fortune/PINC AI (1 of only 5 in Top Medium Health Systems nationwide)
-Top 75 Hospitals for Pediatric Care (Money Magazine) — recognized nationally for excellence in safety, outcomes, and expertise.
-Baby-Friendly USA designation — received for the second time, reflecting the highest standards in breastfeeding education and support.
Breakthroughs, All on One Campus
From our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to pediatric cancer care, surgery, rehabilitation, and more than 30 pediatric specialties, Studer Family Children’s Hospital brings innovation and excellence together on one campus, so families can find the care they need close to home.
Our Key Priorities
Why Your Support Matters
Studer Family Children’s Hospital is more than a hospital, it is a place of hope, healing, and comfort for children and families across Northwest Florida. As the region’s only hospital dedicated solely to kids, we provide care that families cannot find anywhere else close to home.
Your generosity fuels our mission by helping us:
-Expand vital pediatric programs to reach more children in need
-Invest in advanced technology that saves lives and improves outcomes
-Ensure families can stay close to home while their child receives the care they need
Every gift, large or small, directly impacts children and families in our community. With your support, we can ensure life-changing care is always within reach.
Complex Care Close to Home
Together, we bring expert, compassionate care to every child, every family, every generation. Your support keeps advanced pediatric care local and builds a healthier future for Northwest Florida.
If you prefer to mail in your donation, please make checks payable to Sacred Heart Foundation.
All check/cash donations should be mailed to:
P.O. Box 2700
Pensacola, FL 32513-2700
Per IRS guidelines, donations must be postmarked by Dec. 31 to qualify as a charitable contribution for that calendar year.