What Broward Health Offers: Facilities And Services Explained
- 01. System snapshot
- 02. Core services by category
- 03. Facilities, beds and volumes (illustrative)
- 04. Recent developments and expansion plans
- 05. Access, referrals and community programs
- 06. Special programs and centers
- 07. Patient experience and quality metrics
- 08. How to choose the right Broward Health site
- 09. Costs, insurance and billing (practical notes)
- 10. Historical context and credentials
- 11. Quick reference contacts
- 12. Limitations and verification
Broward Health operates a county-wide network of hospitals, outpatient centers, urgent cares, specialty programs and community clinics that together deliver emergency, inpatient, surgical, outpatient, and specialty services across Broward County; the system's flagship Broward Health Medical Center (BHMC) in Fort Lauderdale is a 716-bed tertiary hospital with a Level I trauma center and comprehensive cancer, transplant, cardiovascular and pediatric programs (est. 1938).
System snapshot
The health system comprises more than 30 locations including four acute-care hospitals, multiple urgent care and primary care sites, specialized centers (children's hospital, cancer center, transplant program), and community outpatient clinics serving urban and suburban Broward County.
- Flagship hospital: Broward Health Medical Center - 716 beds, Level I trauma, transplant services.
- Other acute hospitals: Broward Health North (Deerfield Beach), Broward Health Coral Springs, Broward Health Imperial Point.
- Specialty centers: Chris Evert Children's Hospital, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Joint Replacement Center, Cardiac and Stroke programs.
- Workforce: Approximately 8,000 employees and ~1,800 physicians across the system (recent organizational figures).
Core services by category
The service portfolio spans emergency medicine, surgical specialties (including minimally invasive and robotic surgery), cardiology, oncology, transplant, maternity and neonatal intensive care, orthopedics, neurology and stroke care, behavioral health, and outpatient diagnostic services.
- Emergency & trauma: 24/7 emergency departments with at least one Level I trauma center at BHMC and adult/pediatric fast-track programs.
- Cardiovascular care: Full-spectrum cardiac services including cath lab, angioplasty, pacemakers, and open/robotic cardiac surgery (historically first in-county open heart program).
- Oncology: Multidisciplinary cancer center offering radiation, medical and surgical oncology with genetic testing and survivorship programs.
- Transplant: Liver and multi-organ transplant program available at flagship facilities.
- Women & children's services: Dedicated children's hospital and women's health/maternity services including NICU.
Facilities, beds and volumes (illustrative)
The following table summarizes key facility-level capacity and typical annual volume estimates reported or compiled from system materials and public summaries; use it as a quick reference for scale of services across core sites.
| Facility | Beds | Notable services | Annual ED visits (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broward Health Medical Center | 716 | Level I trauma, transplant, cancer, cardiac, pediatrics | ~120,000 |
| Broward Health North | 350 (approx.) | Acute care, cardiology, outpatient expansion planned | ~55,000 |
| Coral Springs Medical Center | 200 (approx.) | Orthopedics, general surgery, maternity | ~40,000 |
| Imperial Point | 150 (approx.) | Community acute services, outpatient clinics | ~30,000 |
Recent developments and expansion plans
The system has been pursuing real-estate and outpatient capacity expansion with plans announced in 2025-2027 for new medical office buildings to increase ambulatory access and consolidate specialty clinics, marking the largest construction push in roughly 25 years.
Quote - "We continue to expand outpatient access while preserving acute care excellence," said a system spokesperson in 2025 during the planning announcement.
Access, referrals and community programs
Broward Health emphasizes community access through urgent care centers, primary care networks, mobile screening events, and preventative health education aimed at reducing chronic disease burden in Broward County.
- Community outreach: Health fairs, screening vans and vaccine clinics targeted to high-need neighborhoods.
- Referral pathways: Primary care and urgent care sites feed into hospital specialty services and the transplant/cancer referral networks.
- Telehealth: Systemwide telemedicine options for primary and specialist follow-up started expanding after 2020.
Special programs and centers
The children's hospital (Chris Evert Children's Hospital/affiliated pediatric services) provides advanced family-centered pediatric care including pediatric ICU and surgical specialties.
The Comprehensive Cancer Center operates multidisciplinary tumor boards, radiation oncology suites, genetic counseling and clinical trial access to regional research networks.
Patient experience and quality metrics
Broward Health publicly reports quality metrics such as patient volumes, accreditation status, trauma designation and specialty program certifications; BHMC's Level I trauma and transplant credentials are core quality signals for the system.
- Accreditations: Level I trauma designation at the flagship and program accreditations across cardiac, stroke and transplant services.
- Staffing: Systemwide medical staff exceeds 1,800 physicians and roughly 8,000 employees (reported in organizational summaries).
- Patient volume: The flagship ED handles six-figure annual visits, while community hospitals handle tens of thousands annually.
How to choose the right Broward Health site
Match the care need to the site: use urgent care locations for minor acute problems, primary care clinics for chronic disease management, community hospitals for routine inpatient needs, and the flagship BHMC for highest-acuity conditions (trauma, transplant, complex oncology).
- Minor illness/injury: Visit an urgent care or express clinic for same-day evaluation.
- Chronic care: Schedule at a primary care or specialty clinic in the outpatient network.
- Complex or life-threatening: Go to Broward Health Medical Center (Level I trauma and specialty centers).
Costs, insurance and billing (practical notes)
Broward Health accepts Medicare, Medicaid and a wide range of commercial insurers and offers financial counseling and charity care evaluation for qualifying patients; specific coverage should be confirmed before elective procedures.
For scheduling, referrals, or class registrations contact the system's central scheduling lines or individual facility numbers-BHMC's main scheduling lines and departmental contacts are listed in the facility quick facts.
Historical context and credentials
Founded in 1938 as the North Broward Hospital District, Broward Health has evolved into one of the nation's larger public healthcare systems, expanding services over eight decades to include transplant, Level I trauma, and a comprehensive cancer program.
The flagship history includes notable milestones such as being an early adopter of open-heart surgery in the county and incremental adoption of minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques through the 2000s-2020s.
Quick reference contacts
Use the system website or facility quick-facts for up-to-date phone numbers; BHMC's main line and scheduling numbers are published in the system's facility PDF and web pages.
- BHMC main: 954.355.4400 (published contact).
- Scheduling: Facility-specific scheduling lines listed on BrowardHealth.org.
Limitations and verification
This article aggregates system-reported facts, public summaries and media materials; for the most current bed counts, service hours, expansion timelines and insurance details verify directly with Broward Health's official site or facility administrators as numbers can change with facility renovations and strategic plans.
Everything you need to know about What Broward Health Offers Facilities And Services Explained
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call the central scheduling number for your chosen facility or use Broward Health's online portal to search physicians and request appointments; urgent care sites accept walk-ins.
Which hospitals have trauma centers?
Broward Health Medical Center is designated Level I trauma; other system hospitals provide emergency services and varying trauma capabilities-check facility pages for exact designations.
Does Broward Health perform transplants?
Yes, the system's transplant program (including liver transplant) is based at the flagship facility and accepts referrals for end-stage organ disease.
Is there a children's hospital?
Yes, the system includes a dedicated children's hospital and pediatric specialty programs integrated with BHMC and regional hospitals.
What community services are available?
Broward Health runs preventative screenings, wellness education, vaccine clinics and community outreach events to improve county-wide health outcomes.