Broward Health, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Nicklaus Children’s Health System have approved an affiliation agreement to collaborate on the expansion and improvement of pediatric services throughout Broward County, with the goal of fully integrating and enriching the offerings of pediatric care for the latter part of 2025. .
Broward Health is among the 10 largest public health systems in the United States. It has five hospitals, two trauma centers and includes more than 50 health centers and medical offices covering virtually all specialties. Nicklaus Children’s Health System, the parent organization of the 307-bed Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, serves about 70% of the children in the Miami market and offers care to children not only in Miami-Dade but also in Broward, Palm Beach and the Martin County.
This partnership will combine Broward Health’s community-focused healthcare network with Nicklaus Children’s expertise in pediatric care. Through this collaboration, Nicklaus Children’s will become the exclusive pediatric provider at Broward Health locations in Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs. The two organizations will improve the breadth and depth of pediatric services in the community, they said.
The affiliation is expected to have an impact on pediatric care in Broward County, where approximately 16% of pediatric patients must leave the county to receive specialty care. This partnership aims to reduce these transfers, keeping children and families closer to home while providing the highest level of care.
“Broward Health has made great strides in expanding pediatric specialty care, and today’s approval to affiliate with Nicklaus Children’s Health System is another victory for our community,” said Broward Health President and CEO Shane Strum. in a statement. “Nicklaus Children’s offers a broad range of subspecialty care, an enviable work culture, and a commitment to safety and quality that Broward Health deeply values. By aligning our two large systems, we will change the landscape of pediatric medicine in Broward County “.
