By Pierre Monice

Holy Cross Health is fully invested and committed to expanding our reach to communities throughout Broward County. By increasing our footprint, we can provide access to quality healthcare to the growing population now and for generations to come. Here’s a roundup of what we’ve recently opened and what’s coming soon.

Jon and Helaine Ayers Rehabilitation Center

Thanks to a transformational $2 million gift from Jon and Helaine Ayers, the Center located at the main hospital has undergone a complete renovation and now features state-of-the-art physical rehabilitation equipment and advanced technology to support patient recovery.

The Jon and Helaine Ayers Rehabilitation Center provides expert outpatient care for individuals with neurological, oncologic, vestibular, and complex orthopedic conditions. Designed to foster healing in a warm and welcoming environment, the Center ensures an exceptional rehabilitation experience for both patients and their families.

Holy Cross Health Family Health Center

This month, the Holy Cross Health Family Health Center will celebrate its grand opening on the first floor of the Holy Cross Medical Plaza located at 5601 N. Dixie Hwy. in Oakland Park. The 15,000-square-foot facility will address the diverse needs of the local community and serve as a centralized hub for a wide array of healthcare services for patients of all ages, as well as job-readiness programs for adults.

Services will include primary care, annual wellness check-ups, immunizations, social services, pediatric therapy, community education and support, infectious disease management, laboratory services, culinary medicine classes and therapeutic counseling. It will be the only healthcare facility in eastern and northern Broward County to provide pediatric occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech language therapy under one roof. The office will feature a low stimulation room for pediatric patients with sensory sensitivities, such as individuals on the autism spectrum. Feeding therapy will be available for infants and toddlers who have trouble swallowing, and patients can learn how to feed themselves using adaptive utensils.

In addition to healthcare services, the Family Health Center will also host workshops for resume writing and interviewing skills labs to assist adults with gaining employment. It’ll initially be open Monday to Friday during normal business hours but will eventually include some evenings and weekends. There are also plans for the Family Health Center to provide on-site dental services and a specialty pharmacy.

The Family Health Center was made possible entirely through philanthropic support, thanks to the generosity of The Jim Moran Foundation, The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation, S. Donald Sussman, Aetna, Jeffrey Kusch, the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation and many other valued donors.

Holy Cross Health Center with Free-Standing Emergency Department

On the horizon for early next year is the $41 million Holy Cross Health Center in Deerfield Beach. The new 25,000-square-foot Center will offer comprehensive emergency services, including advanced diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, ultrasound and CT scans and will also have a fully functional on-site laboratory. There will be private treatment and exam rooms, as well as a dedicated ambulance bay for fast and efficient emergency response. The Center’s free-standing emergency department seeks to reduce patient wait times and will be open 24/7, making emergency services convenient and accessible to residents of Deerfield Beach and the surrounding communities.

Pierre Monice is President and CEO, Holy Cross Health.