Jacksonville
Jacksonville
Jacksonville (pronunciation: /ˈdʒæksənvɪl/) is a city located in the U.S. state of Florida. It is the most populous city in Florida, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States.
Etymology
The city is named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. It was incorporated on February 9, 1832.
Related Terms
- Florida: The state in which Jacksonville is located.
- Andrew Jackson: The seventh President of the United States, after whom Jacksonville is named.
- United States: The country in which Jacksonville is located.
Health and Medical Facilities
Jacksonville is home to several notable health and medical facilities, including:
- Mayo Clinic: A nonprofit American academic medical center focused on integrated health care, education, and research.
- Baptist Health: A group of hospitals and medical centers in Jacksonville.
- Wolfson Children's Hospital: A nationally recognized pediatric acute care hospital in Jacksonville.
- University of Florida Health: An academic health center in Jacksonville, associated with the University of Florida.
Medical Education
Jacksonville offers several opportunities for medical education:
- University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville: The largest of the three University of Florida Health Science Center Jacksonville colleges.
- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine: A medical school that is part of the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jacksonville
- Wikipedia's article - Jacksonville
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