Jackson Memorial Hospital

Description

About Us
Jackson Health System an integrated healthcare delivery system consists of its centerpiece Jackson Memorial Hospital multiple primary care and specialty care centers a variety of schoolbased clinics serving many elementary middle and high schools two longterm care nursing facilities six Corrections Health Services clinics a network of mental health facilities Holtz Childrens Hospital Jackson Rehabilitation Hospital Jackson Mental Health Hospital Jackson North Medical Center and Jackson South Community Hospital

Governed by the Public Health Trust a dedicated team of citizen volunteers acting on behalf of the MiamiDade Board of County Commissioners Jackson Health System ensures that all residents of MiamiDade County receive a single high standard of care regardless of their ability to pay

Opened in 1918 Jackson Memorial Hospital is an accredited taxassisted tertiary teaching hospital with more than 1500 licensed beds In conjunction with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine faculty Jackson Memorial provides a wide range of patient services educational programs a clinical setting for research activities and a number of healthrelated community services

Convenient Access to Quality Care

The primary care centers included in the Jackson Health System network are strategically located throughout the county in areas identified as having the greatest need These clinics focus on localized health maintenance and disease prevention for the populations they serve The community based health centers are sensitive to the special needs and health status indicators within their respective neighborhoods

Jackson Health Systems neighborhoodbased primary care centers are linked to the UMJackson Memorial Medical Center About onethird of the patients who visit Jackson Memorial Hospital annually are referred through primary care centers in the community The primary care network is linked by a computerized information system that shares demographic and medical information and facilitates patient movement throughout the system This ensures proper care in the appropriate setting

Mission Statement
To build the health of the community by providing a single high standard of quality care for the residents of MiamiDade County

Vision Statement
Our strategic vision is to be a nationally and internationally recognized worldclass academic medical system and to be the provider of choice for quality care

Values
Service Excellence and Quality Commitment Compassion Teamwork and Communication Respect Confidentiality Integrity and Stewardship Inclusion

History

Since opening our doors in 1918 Jackson has grown from a 13bed community hospital to an internationally recognized medical system offering services from routine care to rare lifesaving procedures As residents of MiamiDade County we are all privileged to have this wealth of medical expertise right here in our own backyard As we look back at more than 90 years of history we look forward to many more years of serving the Miami community and offering worldclass medical care to all who need it