Univ Of Miami Hosp & Clinics

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About Us
The University of Miami changed the face of modern health care in South Florida when it purchased Cedars Medical Center in late 2007 The 560bed facility was renamed University of Miami Hospital and became the regions first universityowned multispecialty acute care hospital and the flagship facility of UHealth University of Miami Health System

Today at University of Miami hospital physicians on the faculty of the Miller School of Medicine partner with community physicians to plan and provide care investigate new treatments still in the clinical research phase and utilize the most advanced technologies available And thats only the beginning

Inspired by the leadership of the University of Miamis president and former US Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala UHealth has taken a pioneering role towards making the nations health care system safer Our team had made University of Miami Hospital one of the safest hospitals in the nation

Our Mission
The University of Miami Health System delivers highcaliber compassionate health care advances patient care through applied research educates the next generation of medical leaders and contributes to a healthier world

Our Vision
Our vision for the 21st century is to develop the highest level of quality care that challenges the frontiers of medical care research and education and addresses community needs in meaningful sustainable ways

Our Values
Excellence We meet our patients needs through exceptional patientcentric clinical and service outcomes Our focus is on groundbreaking innovation quality and quality improvement safety and effective health care

Compassion We diligently care for the welfare of others providing timely compassionate care while remaining respectful of our patients and families privacy emotional and physical needs

Discovery We embrace a perpetual quest for new knowledge and awareness cultivating an environment that promotes the greatest potential for learning and individual achievement

Collaboration We nurture a spirit of collaboration and teamwork from which our patients will benefit generously sharing our resources medical expertise and wisdom

Leadership We foster an environment that supports the recruitment development and retention of the most highlyqualified and culturallydiverse team of professionals

Integrity We strive to always be truthful transparent and equitable and we are committed to honesty in all of our scientific and professional endeavors patient care education research community and business dealings