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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Unveils Investments

As Palm Beach County Population Rapidly Grows

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center has cared for the Palm Hospital Upgrades And Enhancements and 2023 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award ™ placing PBGMC
Beach Gardens community longer than any other healthcare • New modernized building façade in the Top 10 percent in the nation for these services
system and is making significant investments to enhance facilities • Updated lobby and waiting areas coming soon • Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center+
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and expand services. As Palm Beach County continues to see a • New and improved Emergency Room that features some of for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Knee and Hip Replacement
population boom that’s impacting the local healthcare sector, the lowest wait times in the area and a vertical care area for less Surgeries
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is dedicated to supporting acute patients coming soon • American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines –
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that growth by providing award-winning health care to the • Operating Room expansion to allow for new technology Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke
region’s residents. and additional capacity Honor Roll Elite Plus consecutively since 2015.
“It’s our mission and responsibility to provide the highest • Patient rooms are being modernized with comfort in mind • Aetna Institute of Quality Spine and Total Joint
quality healthcare to the communities we serve. As the area’s • On-site medical offices have been renovated Replacement designations.
population is rapidly growing, we’re continually optimizing Best In Class Care • The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for
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our facilities, technology, and clinical programs to support • Orthopedic Center of Excellence, including same day knee Hip and Knee Replacement Certification was earned by Palm
that growth,” says Erik Cazares, CEO of Palm Beach Gardens replacement surgery and robotics Beach Gardens Medical Center for demonstrating continuous
Medical Center. “With our highly trained team, we are focused on • Comprehensive cardiac care, including minimally invasive compliance with its performance standards.
enhancing services and patient-centric care in meaningful ways cardiac and vascular care and Afib treatment Palm Beach Garden’s Medical Center is part of the Palm
that will allow our community to seek specialized care close to • Advanced neuroscience and spine care Beach Health Network, the largest, most comprehensive
home.” • Cutting-edge robotic surgical capabilities healthcare provider in Palm Beach County. For more
Here is a snapshot of the recent notable technology Related Awards And Accolades information on Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, visit www.
enhancements and accolades. • Healthgrades 2024 Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ PalmBeachHealthNetwork.com.
About Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC), part of the
Palm Beach Health Network, the largest health care network
in Palm Beach County, is a 199-bed acute care hospital. It has
served the Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities
for over 50 years. The hospital was the first in Palm Beach County
to perform open-heart surgery and has remained on the forefront
as one of the area’s leaders in cardiac care. PBGMC also offers
award winning stroke care, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics,
robot assisted and minimally invasive surgical techniques,
bloodless medicine and a 24-hour emergency room. For more
information, visit: www.pbgmc.com.

747-PALM St. Mary’s Medical

747-7256
Center Expands

Emergency

Services With New

Renovations And

Enhanced Care

St. Mary’s Medical
Center has unveiled
the first phase of its
emergency department
(ED) expansion,
showcasing six new
emergency bays in the
adult care area. This
renovation is part of a two-phase project that will modernize
the ED, including updates to the waiting area, and introduce
vertical care and fast-track areas designed to treat patients
with less acute conditions more efficiently.
The newly added vertical care section aims to streamline
care for individuals who may not need a bed but still require
timely medical attention. This model enhances the hospital’s
ability to offer fast, effective care while reducing wait times
for patients with less severe conditions.
The ED is conveniently located next to St. Mary’s Level 1
trauma center, one of only two trauma centers in Palm Beach
County. This facility provides the highest level of trauma care
in Florida, ensuring patients facing life-threatening injuries
receive expert, rapid treatment.
In addition to its trauma services, St. Mary’s Medical Center
features specialized care in several critical areas. The hospital
houses a comprehensive stroke center, recognized for its ability
to provide advanced stroke care. For the youngest patients, St.
Mary’s is home to Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, the only
pediatric hospital between Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando, and its
dedicated pediatric emergency room ensures children receive
specialized emergency care tailored to their needs.
Furthermore, St. Mary’s includes a Level III Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit (NICU), offering critical support for
newborns who require the most advanced treatment.
These upgrades to St. Mary’s emergency services reflect
the hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing top-tier,
specialized care to the Palm Beach County community,
ensuring that patients of all ages can access the care they
need when time matters most.
To learn more, visit palmbeachhealthnetwork.com.