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Holtz Children’s Hospital Partners with SebastianStrong Foundation and Apocalypse BBQ to Donate Thanksgiving Meals for Patients and Families

November 20, 2024

SebastianStrong is a local nonprofit founded by Oscar and Rose Ortiz in memory of their 16-year-old son and former Holtz Children’s patient, Sebastian Nicolas Ortiz, who passed away after being diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma.

Jackson Health System Earns Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Top Ranking in 2024

July 24, 2024

Jackson Health System has attained HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model Stage 7 Validation, an assessment designed to measure clinical outcomes, patient engagement, and clinician use of electronic medical record technology to strengthen organizational performance and health outcomes. Stage 7 is the highest stage an organization can achieve.

Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System set to become first in South Florida to perform nerve stimulation implant to help stroke survivors regain upper limb function

July 23, 2024

Based on demonstrated clinical outcomes, the neurosurgery and rehabilitation teams hope that the device will help stroke survivors who have minimal upper body function begin using their hands and arms.

2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Names Jackson Health System facility among best hospitals

July 15, 2024

One evening, Doug Allen, 69, felt pain in his chest. When he tried to stand, his legs gave out. As Emergency Medical Services transported Doug to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson South, his heart stopped. By the time he arrived at Ryder Trauma, his heart started beating again. However, he suffered another cardiac arrest while being treated by Ryder Trauma staff.

Amadeo Lopez-Castro III Named Chairman of the Public Health Trust Board of Trustees

June 27, 2024

At yesterday’s Public Health Trust (PHT) Board of Trustees meeting, Amadeo Lopez-Castro III, an attorney in Miami-Dade, was voted chairman of Jackson Health System’s governing board. Lopez-Castro, who has served as a PHT member since 2019, is replacing outgoing chairman, Dr. Walter T. Richardson.

Jackson Health System Named in 2024 Top Healthcare Places to Work List

May 28, 2024

Jackson prides itself in offering a market-leading compensation and benefits program, including a defined benefit pension plan and pre-tax savings plans. Additionally, Jackson offers a fully-funded employee medical plan, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, longevity bonuses, and an employer-sponsored 529 plan.

Jackson Health and Miami Transplant Institute Supports Living Donor Employees

April 26, 2024

John Gill, MD, Founder of the Living Donor Circle of Excellence said, “Living donors are heroes amongst us, their gift is life-saving for patients in need of a kidney or liver transplant and has a huge positive impact on society. Patients facing life-threatening diseases are able to live normal lives, raise their families, and participate in their communities.

Jackson West Medical Center Becomes First Certified Healthcare Facility in Doral to Treat Severe Types of Heart Attacks

April 17, 2024

This accreditation will give Patients who live in Doral, Medley, and other surrounding neighborhoods access to receiving life-saving treatment from board-certified cardiologists within distance of their homes.

Jackson Health System Recognized by GHX as a 2023 Supply Chains of Distinction Award Winner

March 26, 2024

“We are excited to see our team’s efforts with this extraordinary recognition,” said Rosa Costanzo, chief supply chain and procurement officer at Jackson Health System. “The award demonstrates our ongoing commitment to value-driven healthcare. Together, we strive for ongoing excellence in our strategic sourcing and supply chain actions.”

RHISE Program Launches at Holtz Children’s Hospital and The Women’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial

March 6, 2024

Miami, FL – Jackson Health System is launching the RHISE Program at Holtz Children’s Hospital and The Women’s Hospital at Jackson Memorial. RHISE stands for reducing hypertension in pregnant and postpartum women through interventions and supportive education.

Jackson West Medical Center receives 2023 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award®

February 21, 2024

Press Ganey works with more than 41,000 healthcare facilities in its mission to reduce patient suffering and enhance caregiver resilience to improve the overall safety, quality, and experience of care.

Jackson Health System and Jackson Health Foundation Break Ground on Jackson Memorial Hospital’s New Emergency Room

February 2, 2024

The existing emergency room will undergo renovations to match the aesthetic of the new facility, which upon completion, will stand as one of the largest emergency rooms in the nation.

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