Health Care in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Some call it the “Venice of America”; some call it the "Yachting Capital of the World." There’s no doubt that the city of Fort Lauderdale is all about boats and waterways. Located in Broward County on Florida’s beautiful east coast, Fort Lauderdale borders both the Everglades National Park and the Intracoastal Waterway.

Fort Lauderdale’s population in 2000 was 152,397. The city’s average age of 39 years is on par with the state’s average. A list of the city’s festivals indicates its vibrant cultural diversity, including the Greek Festival, the Chanukah Fair, and Las Olas Art Fair.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL Healthcare Information

According to Florida State’s statistics, poverty levels in Broward County are low, while household income and education levels stand above the overall state’s levels.

Fort Lauderdale’s health care industry are some the city’s leading employers, including University Hospital, Holy Cross Medical Group, North Broward Hospital District, and Memorial Healthcare System.

Healthcare in Fort Lauderdale has its successes and its challenges. The rates for most major causes of demise are low but Broward County also has a higher than average percentage of adults without health insurance. On the positive side, excellent health care has kept infant mortality figures down.

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Major Medical Centers in Fort Lauderdale, FL:

• Atlantic Shores Hospital, 4545 N. Federal Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 771-2711
• Broward General Medical Center, 1600 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL  33316 (954) 355-5610
• Fort Lauderdale Hospital, 1601 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 463-4321
• Holy Cross Hospital, Inc., 4725 N. Federal Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 (954) 771-8000
• Imperial Point Medical Center, 6401 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL  33308 (954) 776-8500
• Kindred Hospital, 1516 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 764-8900
• North Ridge Medical Center, 5757 North Dixie Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL  33334 (954) 776-6000
• St. Anthony's Rehabilitation Hospital, 3487 N.W. 30th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-1107 (954) 739-6233

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