Baptist Health South Florida Applies for New Hospital in Miami Area
April 19, 2010
Residents of West Kendall, Fla., voiced support of a certificate of need application by Baptist Health South Florida for a new hospital in their community, according to a report by the Miami Herald.
Residents cited long waits for emergency care, traffic and the rapid population growth in the area as reasons for a new hospital.
Baptist has opened two urgent care centers in the area in preparation for a full-fledged hospital.
Read the Miami Herald's report on Baptist Health South Florida.
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