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Health Care
FROM SPECIALIZED SURGICAL proce-
dures to wellness check-ups and holistic medicine providers, the health and wellness institutions of Greater Delray Beach are here to serve the city’s residents and visitors. Our hospitals win awards and break ground for their innovative embrace of new technologies, and our wide array of specialty practices fulfill patients’ every need. When researching local health facilities and providers, we suggest you start with Chamber members, who are dedicated to serving the community.
How To Choose A Hospital
n Ask your doctor. They are familiar with area hospitals and will know which is most suitable for your needs. n Check your health insurance policy. It’s important to know what your plan covers before receiving medical care. n Find out if The Joint Commission accredits the hospital. An accredited hospital has demonstrated optimum standards of quality. Visit www.joint commission.org for more information. n Talk to relatives and friends. They can offer personal experiences and a patient’s perspective on the admitting and billing process.
Health Care Providers
Bethesda Hospital East
Baptist Health South Florida 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd. Boynton Beach (561) 737-7733 | www.bethesdaweb.com Founded in 1959, 401-bed Bethesda Hospital East offers a full array of health care services, including Bethesda Heart Hospital for the most comprehensive level of cardiovascular services; general, vascular and endovascular surgery; maternity, neonatal and pediatric intensive care; women’s health services; orthopedics; and comprehensive cancer care. Bethesda Hospital’s mission is to provide high-quality health services in a caring manner. With this mission in mind, the not-forprofit hospital provides charity and uncompensated care to those in need. Bethesda Hospital also impacts the community through its outreach programs and partners with local organizations to provide a wide variety of health and wellness educational programs for Palm Beach County residents.
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U.S. News and World Report recognized Bethesda Hospital in 2020-2021 as a high-performing hospital in heart failure, hip replacement and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The hospital also holds numerous accreditations and certifications for medical excellence in such areas as stroke care, diagnostic imaging, hip and knee replacement and rehabilitation. Bethesda Hospital East is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest health care organization in the region, with 11 hospitals, nearly 23,000 employees, more than 4,000 physicians and over 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.
Delray Medical & Dental
4765 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (561) 453-2273 | www.delraymedicaldental.com The goal of the doctors, dentists and support staff at Delray Medical & Dental is to provide the best medical, behavioral health and dental services to our patients in Delray Beach, Florida and surrounding areas. The medical team provides primary care, geriatric and behavioral health services to patients 18 years and older with a specialty in primary and coordinated care for our senior population. Delray Medical & Dental’s staff members are looked at as thought leaders within the health care community. Their unique approach to medicine yields low patient hospitalizations, high patient retention and a high provider and staff retention. The staff and facility have been recognized for their outstanding service by organizations across South Florida.
Delray Medical Center
5352 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach (561) 498-4440 www.delraymedicalctr.com For nearly 40 years, Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 523-bed acute care hospital that has served the communities of South Palm Beach County. As both a community hospital and
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state-designated Level I Trauma Center located on a 42-acre medical plaza, Delray Medical Center has the ability to offer several specialized services including cardiac care, orthopedics, rehabilitation, neurosciences, emergency care and more. For the past 14 years, Delray Medical Center has been named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades®, a leading independent health care ratings organization. Delray Medical Center is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award, a designation recognizing superior performance of hospitals preventing the occurrence of serious, potentially avoidable complications for patients during hospital stays. The hospital is also a Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 17 years in a row (2003-2019). Delray Medical Center is a state-designated Comprehensive Stroke Center and Thrombectomy Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. In addition, the hospital earned the Get With the Guidelines - Heart Failure and Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association in 2020. Delray Medical Center was also named by Healthgrades as a Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for 12 years in a row (2008-2020). Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is a CARF accredited rehabilitation unit, and the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County by the state of Florida, Department of Health. Delray Medical Center is actively involved in community outreach, sponsoring several events, community lectures and fundraisers. The hospital is also a smoke-free campus. For more information or for a free physician referral, please call (800) 897-9789 or visit www.delray medicalctr.com.
Diagnostic Centers of America
15340 Jog Road, Suite 160 Delray Beach (561) 496-6935 | dcamedical.com Founded in 1992, DCA is a leading diagnostic imaging center, with eight locations in Palm Beach County. Partnered with Boca Radiology Group, one of the largest and prestigious radiology groups in South Florida, DCA offers patients a full array of imaging services in a comfortable outpatient setting. DCA has earned a national reputation for quality and compassionate patient care.
Dr. G’s Urgent Care
1425 S. Congress Ave., Delray Beach (561) 330-9363 | drgsurgentcare.com At Dr. G’s Urgent Care, you will receive high-quality care, quickly and affordably. Dr. Mylissa Graber & her ER-experienced staff address most minor emergencies, saving you unnecessary trips to the hospital. We are fully equipped with in-house X-rays, IV medications, breathing treatments, EKGs, vaccinations, blood tests and more. There is also a pharmacy onsite so you can pick up your medications before you leave. We perform school physicals, sports physicals, DOT physicals, surgical clearances and so much more. If you are a business and would like us to provide your employees with pre-employment physicals and drug screens, give us a call! We are a family-owned and -operated business, and every patient is treated like a VIP. We look forward to helping you feel better! Most insurances accepted. Let our family take care of your family!
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute
5130 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach (561) 808-0098 | flcancer.com Founded in 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence that is reflected in exceptional and compassionate patient care, driven by innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies and advanced treatments, including targeted therapies, genomic-based treatment and immunotherapy. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network, we are committed to providing world-class cancer care in communitybased settings close to home.
Health Care District of Palm Beach County
1515 N. Flagler Drive West Palm Beach (561) 659-1270 | hcdpbc.org An independent taxing district, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s vision is to meet changes in health care to keep our community healthy. We work to accomplish our mission and vision through various programs and services, including: n Saving lives in the “Golden Hour” through our integrated Trauma System n Covering the uninsured with programs such as District Cares and Maternity Care n Providing a medical home for adults and children at the C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics
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n Keeping children healthy by staffing registered nurses in our public schools n Offering skilled nursing care at the Edward J. Healey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center n Providing acute care in underserved areas through Lakeside Medical Center in Belle Glade on the southeastern shores of Lake Okeechobee n We are dedicated to the health of our community and are committed to providing high-quality health care services to all residents of Palm Beach County in a fiscally responsible manner.
Humana Neighborhood Center
14570 S. Military Trail Delray Beach (561) 359-6100 | humana.com Humana Neighborhood Centers are here to help you focus on your best health. Whether you’re a Humana member or not, the neighborhood center in Delray offers a wide variety of special events, programs and activities including: n Meditation classes n Trivia n Virtual national park tours n Cooking and nutrition classes If you are a Humana member, the Delray location offers on-site customer care specialists that can answer plan benefit questions. Plus, licensed Humana sales agents are available to help eligible nonmembers choose the right Humana plan and enroll.
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive Hollywood (954) 265-5324 | www.jdch.com Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is one of the region’s leading pediatric hospitals, offering a comprehensive scope of health care services and programs in a child-friendly atmosphere. A full-service hospital, it treats minor illnesses, traumarelated accidents and some of the most complex medical conditions. Established in 1992, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital combines advanced technology and the expertise of the largest, most diverse group of board-certified pediatric specialists in the region. The hospital is staffed 24 hours a day by world-class pediatricians, pediatric specialists, specialty-trained nurses and ancillary support staff. Today, more than 650 physicians are on the medical staff.
Juniper Health
160 S.E. Sixth Ave., No. 1A Delray Beach (561) 475-4388 | juniperhealthdelray.com Juniper Health offers membershipbased personalized health care that is simple and transparent, with no insurance hassle and no third party billing. Patients receive direct access to its health care team and community, where members can work together towards their health goals, allowing patients to be seen, heard and supported on their health journey. Services include adult medicine, women’s health, urgent visits, vitamin IV nutrition and health coaching.
VITAS Healthcare
1901 S. Congress Ave. Suite 420 Boynton Beach (561) 364-1479 | vitas.com VITAS® Healthcare, a pioneer in the hospice movement since 1978, is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care. Our name, derived from the Latin word for “lives,” symbolizes the VITAS mission: to preserve the quality of life for those who have a limited time to live. VITAS Healthcare provided $13 million in genuine charity care to hospice patients nationwide in 2019. This represents an average of 1 percent of our gross revenues—a ratio that few, if any, hospice providers can match.
Dentists & Periodontists
Jamie J. Alexander, DDS, PA
2521 S. Federal Highway Boynton Beach (561) 732-8877 drjamiealexander.com
Brush Dental
Dr. George Dental
Dr. Sherrie Crossen, DDS, MSD
505 N.E. Third St., Suite 2 Delray Beach (561) 276-3889 delrayperiodontist.com
Dr. Stephen Norton, DMD
900 N.W. 17th Ave., Suite 203 Delray Beach (561) 278-0362 nortondentalarts.com
East Dental Delray
Moroco Orthodontics
Spodak Dental Group
Young Dentistry, PA
241 N.E. Fourth Ave., Suite A Delray Beach (561) 789-5437 youngdentistrydelray.com
