BLOODLESS CLINIC TO OPEN AT JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Miami, FL — Jackson Health System is opening a bloodless medicine clinic, catering to those who are opposed to receiving blood transfusions – either because of religious convictions, safety concerns or other personal reasons. The clinic, which will officially open on October 23 in Ryder Trauma Center at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, will be run by a medical team with expertise in bloodless surgical techniques.

Bloodless medicine is an approach used to manage diseases and conditions without the use of blood products or transfusions from a donor during surgery. Some of the techniques used include performing minimally invasive procedures or saving a patient’s own blood and using during surgery by reinfusion.

Led by Mauricio Lynn, M.D., a UM/Jackson trauma surgeon and director of the Bloodless Surgery Center, the staff at Jackson’s bloodless clinic will assist patients with their medical needs. When necessary, the patients will be referred to UM/Jackson specialists in a variety of disciplines with an expertise in bloodless medicine and surgical techniques.

Our highly skilled team is committed to performing safe and effective transfusion-free medical and surgical procedures. Every patient will receive the one standard of high quality, compassionate care that Jackson is known for.

“At Jackson, we understand and respect the views and wishes of all of our patients,” said Dr. Lynn. “We always strive to make them feel comfortable, while providing them with unmatched medical care.”

The clinic will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on October 23, November 6, and December 11. For more information or future dates, call 305-585-1052.