Center for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery

Jackson Memorial Hospital and Holtz Children's Hospital, in affiliation with the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, offer the option of bloodless medicine and surgery as a special service for adult and pediatric patients who wish to avoid blood transfusions.

There can be many reasons for this choice. Some people hold a religious conviction that prevents them from receiving transfusions. Others feel more comfortable knowing that they can avoid the risk of blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis or HIV.

Whatever the reason behind the individual's convictions, services at the UM/Jackson Medical Center have long been known for their sensitivity to the beliefs of their multicultural patients. The Center for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery makes sure that this particular choice is honored throughout the patient's stay.