| JFK Medical Center | |
|---|---|
| Hospital Corporation of America | |
 | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantis, Florida, United States |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 486 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1966 |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.jfkmc.com/ |
The JFK Medical Center is a 486-bed medical center in Atlantis, Florida. The hospital was founded in 1966 as a community hospital and was named for former U.S. president John F. Kennedy. The hospital is home to ACGME accredited residencies in internal medicine and general surgery.[1] It has over 500 affiliated physicians, 2200 healthcare professionals, and 300 volunteers. The hospital specializes in cardiovascular care. It is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Miami's Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.[2]
The former West Palm Beach Hospital became JFK North Medical Center. It specializes in psychiatric and orthopedic care.
References
- ↑ "UM-JFK GME Consortium at Miller School of Medicine". www.umpbc.com.
- ↑ "Years Three and Four - Miller School of Medicine Admissions". admissions.med.miami.edu.
Sources
- JFK Medical Center at U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals".
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