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Health Care Facilities in Lake City, Florida

The first aid station located at the fairgrounds will be staffed from 8:00 am through 8:00 pm on the days of August 11 through August 15. This facility is for minor medical issues that can be handled by a nurse or emergency medical tech. Transportation from the first aid station to or from local emergency departments must be made by the NSS member. Emergency transport by ambulance is available using the 911 system. Fortunately, Columbia County EMS station is located adjacent to the fairgrounds.

There are two hospitals in Lake City. Lake City Medical Center, a private non-profit hospital, is a very new facility located about ¾ of a mile from the fairgrounds, just off I-75 and US-90 exit. The second hospital that is closer to Lake City Community College is located in downtown Lake City. Shand’s Lakeshore Hospital is a community based hospital slightly larger than LCMC and also has a 24 hour emergency department. It is about 2 miles from the fairgrounds. The list below is only a small listing of facilities, but these are within walking distance of the fairgrounds. The emergency departments have “fast track” sub-departments that usually operate from 11a-11p. Wait times will vary depending on the current patient load and priority of illness and injury. If medication refills are needed, I would advise using nationally brand pharmacies that can refill using their database. Emergency departments do not refill routine medicines without being seen as a patient and full ER billing. Come prepared. As with all newer facilities, they must comply with the Americans with disability act for access.

Other Facilities and Pharmacies in Lake City

Shands Lakeshore Hospital
Emergency Room 24 hour service
386-754-8000

Lake City Medical Center
Emergency Room 24 hour service
386-719-9000

Mercy Medical Urgent Care
305 E Duval 9-5
urgent care service: 386-758-2944

Wal-Mart Pharmacy
2767 West HW 90 8:00 am-10:00 pm
386-755-2427

CVS Pharmacy
2233 West HW 90 8:00 am-10:00 pm
386-752-8090

Walgreen’s Pharmacy
2094 West HW 90 24 hours
386-755-0313

Caring Hands Animal Hospital
1541 West HW 90
386-752-8899

Emergency Information

Police - Fire - Emergency
911

Sheriff Information
752-3223

EMS
758-1125

American Red Cross
352-376-4669

Lake City Community College
386-752-1822

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		Health & Safety Information Health Care Facilities in Lake City, Florida The first aid station located at the fairgrounds will be staffed from 8:00 am through 8:00 pm on the days of August 11 through August 15. This facility is for minor medical issues that can be handled by a nurse or emergency medical tech. Transportation from the first aid station to or from local emergency departments must be made by the NSS member. Emergency transport by ambulance is available using the 911 system. Fortunately, Columbia County EMS station is located adjacent to the fairgrounds. There are two hospitals in Lake City. Lake City Medical Center, a private non-profit hospital, is a very new facility located about ¾ of a mile from the fairgrounds, just off I-75 and US-90 exit. The second hospital that is closer to Lake City Community College is located in downtown Lake City. Shand’s Lakeshore Hospital is a community based hospital slightly larger than LCMC and also has a 24 hour emergency department. It is about 2 miles from the fairgrounds. The list below is only a small listing of facilities, but these are within walking distance of the fairgrounds. The emergency departments have “fast track” sub-departments that usually operate from 11a-11p. Wait times will vary depending on the current patient load and priority of illness and injury. If medication refills are needed, I would advise using nationally brand pharmacies that can refill using their database. Emergency departments do not refill routine medicines without being seen as a patient and full ER billing. Come prepared. As with all newer facilities, they must comply with the Americans with disability act for access. Other Facilities and Pharmacies in Lake City Shands Lakeshore Hospital Emergency Room 24 hour service 386-754-8000 Lake City Medical Center Emergency Room 24 hour service 386-719-9000 Mercy Medical Urgent Care 305 E Duval 9-5 urgent care service: 386-758-2944 Wal-Mart Pharmacy 2767 West HW 90 8:00 am-10:00 pm 386-755-2427 CVS Pharmacy 2233 West HW 90 8:00 am-10:00 pm 386-752-8090 Walgreen’s Pharmacy 2094 West HW 90 24 hours 386-755-0313 Caring Hands Animal Hospital 1541 West HW 90 386-752-8899 Emergency Information Police - Fire - Emergency 911 Sheriff Information 752-3223 EMS 758-1125 American Red Cross 352-376-4669 Lake City Community College 386-752-1822