Holy Cross Hospital

Name :

Holy Cross Hospital

Address  :

4725 North Federal Highway

Town  :

Fort Lauderdale

State  :

Florida

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

33308

Phone  :

954 771 8000

Web URL  :

Holy Cross Hospital
Specialization
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Colon & Rectal Surgeon
  • Dermatology
  • Gastro-enterology
  • General Surgeon
  • Gynaecology
  • Immunology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Neuro Surgeon
  • Neurologist
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Oncologist
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Paediatrics
  • Pain Management
  • Pathology Lab
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Podiatry
  • Psychiatrist
  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgeon
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 450


Description

While spirituality plays an essential role in the way that we minister to our patients we also maintain stateoftheart technology a highly acclaimed medical staff and a variety of innovative services to provide healthcare for the entire family

Since we opened our doors in 1955 our 571bed hospital has offered progressive services and programs to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Broward County The name Holy Cross remains synonymous with medical excellence and highly personalized care We take pride in our ability to combine quality medical care and advanced technology with sincere human compassion and understanding Fully accredited by the Joint Commission our medical team has earned a reputation for excellence that is unsurpassed in our community

Holy Cross Hospital is keeping pace with a vibrant fast growing metropolitan area To successfully meet the challenge of an increase in population we are continually developing a variety of new services and programs to meet the needs of you and your family well into the next century We continue to have a significant impact on our community and above all we remain your good neighbor and primary resource for quality healthcare

Holy Cross is a 2008 US News amp World Report quotBest Hospitalquot for Orthopedics a HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence 20032008 and One of HealthGrades Americas 50 Best Hospitals 2007 amp 2008

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale is a fullservice nonprofit Catholic hospital sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Catholic Health East

MISSION
The mission of Holy Cross Hospital a member of Catholic Health East and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy is to serve the healthcare needs of persons of all faiths and cultures by providing quality health care with Christlike compassion

We uphold the ethical and moral teachings of the Catholic Church in all policies and practices We espouse the Core Values of Reverence for Each Person Community Justice Commitment to those who are Poor Stewardship Courage and Integrity

VISION
To Improve Health and Quality of Life and to serve with Excellence in all that we do

CORE VALUES
Holy Cross Hospitals mission is guided by a set of values which are our quotCore Valuesquot These are

Reverence for each person
We believe that each person is a manifestation of the sacredness of human life

Community
We demonstrate our connectedness to each other through inclusive and compassionate relationships

Justice
We advocate for a society in which all can realize their full potential and achieve the common good

Commitment to those who are Poor
We give priority to those whom society ignores

Stewardship
We care for and strengthen the ministry and all resources entrusted to us

Courage
We dare to take risks our faith demands of us

Integrity
We keep our word and are faithful to who we say we are

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale is a fullservice nonprofit Catholic hospital sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Catholic Health East

Holy Cross is a 2008 US News amp World Report quotBest Hospitalquot for Orthopedics a HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence 20032008 and One of HealthGrades Americas 50 Best Hospitals 2007 amp 2008

While spirituality plays an essential role in the way that we minister to our patients we also maintain stateoftheart technology a highly acclaimed medical staff and a variety of innovative services to provide healthcare for the entire family

Since we opened our doors in 1955 our 571bed hospital has offered progressive services and programs to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Broward County The name Holy Cross remains synonymous with medical excellence and highly personalized care We take pride in our ability to combine quality medical care and advanced technology with sincere human compassion and understanding Fully accredited by the Joint Commission our medical team has earned a reputation for excellence that is unsurpassed in our community

Holy Cross Hospital is keeping pace with a vibrant fast growing metropolitan area To successfully meet the challenge of an increase in population we are continually developing a variety of new services and programs to meet the needs of you and your family well into the next century We continue to have a significant impact on our community and above all we remain your good neighbor and primary resource for quality healthcare


History

Holy Cross Hospital a private Catholic nonprofit community hospital sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy opened in 1955 to serve the sick and injured without regard to race religion or nationality
Centered around the Hospital is one of the greatest concentrations of medical talent in the community Our medical staff consists of more than 600 highly skilled physicians representing nearly every specialty in medicine Their skills attract patients from around South Florida across the United States and around the globe

Since opening its doors Holy Cross has grown to keep pace with the needs of the community it serves The Hospitals rapid growth has allowed us to advance with the dramatic improvements achieved in healthcare Patient capacity has increased from 100 patients in 1955 to the 571 patients we are licensed to serve today

Over the years there has been and will continue to be many exciting changes and opportunities for all of us who serve you at Holy Cross Well into the future Holy Cross is dedicated to maximizing the opportunities that are presented to our medical professionals and staff

The physical appearance and size of Holy Cross may continue to change but the purpose and character of the institution remains constant The establishment maintenance and operation of a modern Catholic community medical center and scientific institution devoted to the ideal of healing
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