Jackson is an internationally recognized, academic health system comprised of six hospitals. It is also home to the Ryder Trauma Center, Miami-Dade County's only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center; and the UM/JM Burn Center, one of the leading burn treatment centers in the nation and the only one in South Florida.

With 2,482 licensed hospital and nursing home beds, we are devoted to caring for our community. In addition, we are an international destination for patients seeking advanced, life-saving treatments. We also operate community clinics and several specialty health centers throughout Miami-Dade County.

Working in affiliation with the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and others, Jackson provides a wide range of patient services, educational programs, a clinical setting for research activities and a number of health-related community services.

Celebrating 20 Years of Saving Lives

Since 1992, the doctors, nurses and staff at Ryder Trauma Center have been dedicated to saving the lives of people with critical injuries. Ryder is the only adult and pediatric Level 1 trauma center in Miami-Dade County and is known worldwide for conducting specialized education and training, extensive injury research, clinical trials and telemedicine programs.

The Department of Defense also chose Ryder as its only surgical training facility for the U.S. Army. For more than 10 years, Forward Surgical Teams have trained at Ryder before being deployed to war zones.

This expertise is what makes Ryder Trauma Center the most experienced trauma center in South Florida. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we give special thanks to our outstanding trauma team for their unrivaled commitment to our community. To learn more, click here.

MIND Your Health

May is Mental Health Month and Jackson Health System is committed to teaching our community how important mental health is to overall health. One in four American adults live with a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder. Sometimes, people are dealing with depression associated with a chronic disease such as cancer, diabetes or hypertension.

There are ways to take charge of your emotions and your life by:

Exercising regularly to reduce stress
Going to the beach or the pool
Meditating or doing relaxation and breathing exercises
Eating a balanced diet

Jackson provides comprehensive behavioral health services as part of its continuum of care for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. Our goal is to provide quality care by defining appropriate treatment plans and working together to restore healthy lifestyles. For more information on Jackson's mental health services, click here.

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UM/Jackson Ranked Among the Nation's Best and #1 in Miami-Fort Lauderdale

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Holtz Children's Hospital also Ranked Among the Nation's Best by U.S. News
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JHS Long Term Care Facilities Earn 5-Star U.S. News Ratings

Jackson Memorial Long Term Care Center and Jackson Memorial Perdue Medical Center received top, five-star ratings overall in U.S. News & World Report's 2012 annual "Best Nursing Homes." The rankings recognize top-rated homes in all 50 states and offers important guidance to families and healthcare providers caring for people in need of a nursing home. The rankings are based on health inspections, nurse staffing and quality of care.

A "Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality"

Jackson Health System is one of only 27 healthcare facilities in the United States - and the only one in Florida - to be named a "Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality." For more information, click here.

Jackson Memorial - Simply the Best!

FindTheBest, a website that helps more than three million people a month make informed decisions by presenting them with unbiased facts, ranked Jackson Memorial as one of the nation's top hospitals. As a consumer advocate, FindTheBest publishes its annual Smart Rated Hospitals list to highlight and promote the services of the best hospitals in the U.S. Jackson was ranked the top hospital in South Florida, and the second best in Florida.

Becker's Hospital Review Includes JHS in their List of "61 Integrated Health Systems to Know"

This list showcases the wide variety and high caliber of services offered by some of the country's top healthcare organizations. The health systems featured on this list have achieved a high level of integration as demonstrated through strong physician alignment. They also address the continuum of care through clinics, rehabilitation centers, psychiatric care facilities, medical groups, accountable care organizations and various other healthcare entities. As the healthcare industry moves from a fee-for-service model to a pay-for-performance system that focuses on quality patient care, these organizations have been at the forefront in providing access to an array of health services beyond direct patient care, such as pharmacies, educational opportunities, management companies and health plans.

Jackson Memorial Hospital Stroke Center Receives Gold Award for High Quality Indicators

Real Heroes for Real Life Dramas

"Real Heroes for Real Life Dramas" features 24 Jackson employees from across the health system. Doctors, nurses, physical therapists and support staff donated their time to share their compelling stories - and their passion for Jackson - with you. A group of our "heroes" are featured in the flash banner at the top of this page. To learn more about them and read their full stories, visit www.jacksonheroes.com.

I am Jackson - Your Health System

Our television commercial (on the screen below) won a local Silver ADDY advertising award. It features the voice of Jeffrey Donovan, an award-winning actor who plays a leading role on USA's hit television series, Burn Notice. To view the Spanish version of the commercial, featuring movie and television star Christian Meier, click here.