Florida State University (FSU) has unveiled plans to construct a state-of-the-art acute care facility in Panama City Beach, marking a significant advancement in healthcare for Bay and Walton counties. The upcoming FSU Health Hospital aims to enhance access to quality medical services in Northwest Florida.
The project, estimated at $414 million, will be situated on 16.5 acres of land generously donated by The St. Joe Company. Strategically located at the intersection of Highway 79 and Philip Griffitts Sr. Parkway, the hospital will be part of a broader 87-acre medical campus. The initial phase includes an 80-bed facility, with plans to expand to 180 beds, offering services such as emergency medicine, general surgery, diagnostic imaging, cardiac care, neurology, and orthopedics.
In collaboration with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH), pending city approval, TMH is expected to operate the hospital under the FSU Health brand. This partnership aims to integrate academic and clinical excellence, fostering opportunities for medical education and research in the region.
Construction is anticipated to commence soon, with the hospital’s opening projected for 2028. This development signifies FSU’s commitment to advancing healthcare infrastructure and services in Northwest Florida.
A rendering of the new FSU Health Panama City Beach hospital.