Elementary School Students Learn To Protect And Save Lives At The Children’s Fire Safety Festival

February 12, 2019

Last year, dozens of children were treated for burn injuries at the Miami Burn Center, located at Ryder Trauma Center at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. To teach children how to avoid getting burned, the center’s medical staff and local firefighters will host thousands of first through third-grade students from Miami-Dade County public and private schools at the 34th Annual Children’s Fire Safety festival. The program, taking place this week, is a collaboration between the Miami Burn Center and various fire departments across Miami-Dade County.

The Miami Burn Center Celebrates Burn Survivors during National Burn Awareness Week

February 1, 2019

The Miami Burn Center at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, in collaboration with City of Miami Fire Rescue Department and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department, will host a Burn Safety Festival in hopes of raising awareness and educating the public about burn safety and prevention.

Miami Transplant Institute at Jackson Memorial Hospital Ranked Second Largest Transplant Center in the Nation

January 15, 2019

Miami Transplant Institute (MTI), an affiliation between Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System, was recently ranked the second largest transplant center in the United States by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network for Organ Sharing (OPTN/UNOS) – the highest ranking the center has achieved since its founding in 1970.

Drunk Driving Victim’s Family Raises Awareness Against Drunk & Drugged Driving This Holiday Season

December 18, 2018

On December 19, 2009, 19-year-old Andrew Gonzalez was out with friends when they were involved in a car crash. Andrew was seated in the backseat behind the driver, when a drunk driver T-boned their vehicle. Andrew was killed on impact; five others were rushed to Ryder Trauma Center and survived.

Children Born Prematurely Reunite With Doctors Who Saved Their Lives At Holtz Children’s Hospital

December 3, 2018

Doctors and nurses from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Holtz Children’s Hospital are celebrating the lives of children born prematurely and reuniting with them at the annual NICU Family Party. Children of all ages who have gone on to live healthy lives – some just months old, others who are teenagers – will celebrate with a Once Upon a Time themed-party.

Jackson Kicks Off Holiday Season With Annual Santa Parade

December 3, 2018

Each holiday season, patients and visitors at Holtz Children’s Hospital and Jackson Memorial Hospital are treated to a visit from Santa Claus, accompanied by the marching band from Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School. The band parades around the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center campus, performing holiday favorites and entertaining visitors.

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Visits Patients at Holtz Children’s Hospital

November 29, 2018

Hall of Fame basketball player Earvin “Magic” Johnson is joining representatives from Simply Healthcare on Friday, November 30 at 12:30 p.m. to tour Holtz Children’s Hospital at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Johnson, the spokesperson for Simply Healthcare, will visit patients who are spending the holidays at the hospital and offer encouraging words to lift their spirits.

Holtz Children’s Hospital Hosts Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade

October 30, 2018

Little ghosts and ghouls will invade the hallways of Holtz Children’s Hospital for its annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade this Wednesday, October 31. The parade, hosted by the hospital’s Child Life Department, will give kids, who are currently admitted at the hospital, the joy to dress-up in their favorite costume and have fun.

Patients at Holtz Children’s Hospital Celebrate Christmas in July

July 11, 2018

Santa Claus will take a break from his summer vacation, and make a special visit to patients at Holtz Children’s Hospital for a Christmas in July celebration! City of Miami Fire Crew will also bring one of its fire trucks, let patients explore the truck, and teach them important fire safety skills.

Jackson Health System Celebrates A Century Of Miracles

June 22, 2018

On Monday, June 25, exactly 100 years since opening its doors, Jackson Health System will celebrate a century of creating miracles in our community. During its centennial celebration at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Alamo Park, hospital leadership, along with employees, and community leaders will bury a time capsule, which contains historical artifacts that represent the history and evolution of Jackson’s first 100 years. Among the 16 items in the time capsule to be opened on Jackson’s bicentennial in 2118: a letter from Jackson President & CEO Carlos A. Migoya to the future CEO, a commemorative centennial challenge coin, and a photo from 1920 of founding physician, Dr. James M. Jackson. The celebration, which will bring together retirees, former patients, and current employees, will also include food, entertainment, and a cake-cutting ceremony.

A Father’s Day Gift to Remember: Daughter Donates Her Kidney

June 15, 2018

Patrick Bachelier, 62, loves to laugh, joke, and spend time with his family including his three children and grandkids. But his life was put on hold five years ago after suffering from progressive high blood pressure led to end stage renal failure.

Bachelier was a private chef for 14 years, tirelessly cooking extensive French and Spanish meals. His work led him to travel often to the Bahamas and Europe, where he cooked for Spanish royalty.

Jackson Health System and Black Archives Honor the Achievements of Black Medical Professionals in South Florida

May 18, 2018

In commemoration of its 100 years of serving the community, Jackson Health System is partnering with The Black Archives to honor the medical achievements of black physicians and nurses and other clinicians, with an exhibit of their contributions and many that may have gone unnoticed due to Miami’s segregated past.