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Baptist Health And The Miami Dolphins Announce The Opening Of New Orthopedic Complex

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Baptist Health is pleased to announce the opening of its new, state-of-the-art orthopedic complex across the street from Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins.

Serving Dolphins players and the public alike, the new location offers comprehensive orthopedic care with a full range of diagnostic imaging, physical therapy and rehabilitation services all under one roof.

The expansive, 17,000-square-foot facility is located adjacent to the Baptist Health Training Complex, the Dolphins’ training facility, with clinical areas overlooking the team’s practice field. The new location will provide the public with high-quality orthopedic care, featuring cutting-edge technology and renowned Baptist Health medical experts.

“This new facility serves as a symbol of Baptist Health’s dedication to both our community and our partnership with the Miami Dolphins,” said Javier Hernandez-Lichtl, CEO of Baptist Health’s Doctors Hospital and Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute. “With its ideal central location, the orthopedic complex will provide even more members of the community with our trusted care, and we look forward to inviting our patients in.”

The new orthopedic complex commemorates the decades-long relationship between the Miami Dolphins and Baptist Health, which serves as the Official Medical Team and Official Wellness and Sports Medicine Provider for the team. In July 2023, the two entities celebrated the two-year anniversary of the unveiling of the Baptist Health Training Complex where the team, coaching staff and football support staff are headquartered year-round.

“We are excited for the community to ‘go where the pros go’ and experience the same level of expertise we provide the exceptional athletes of the Miami Dolphins,” said John Uribe, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and Chief Medical Executive with Baptist Health Orthopedic Care and head team physician of the Miami Dolphins. “This orthopedic complex is the pinnacle of medical expertise, advanced treatment options and expedient care for all patients.”

 

“Baptist Health has been an incredible partner for many years, and it’s a privilege for us to join them in serving both our community and the players alike by bringing this world-class facility to our backyard,” said Jeremy Walls, Chief Revenue Officer of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium. “We’re excited that the public will be able to step foot on our campus and experience the same standard of care as our team in this new, innovative space.”

Baptist Health is also a proud partner of the Miami Dolphins Foundation, working together on a series of initiatives around the health and safety of South Florida students, coaches and parents to grow youth football participation in the region.

The orthopedic complex will begin seeing patients on August,14 at 19955 NW 27th Avenue, Suite 200, Miami Gardens. The entrance to the facility can be found at Gate 11, located on NW 27th Avenue between 199th Street and 203rd Street. Patients must have an appointment to receive care.​

 

Source: South Florida Hospital News

Return Of In-Person Appointments Is Spurring Medical Office Demand In South Florida

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As in-person medical appointments resume, the demand for medical office space for the aging population in South Florida has enhanced.

At the beginning of the pandemic, medical offices weathered the downturn better than traditional offices, but as new COVID-19 variants emerge and appointments continue, there is strong tenant demand.

According to the 2022 U.S. Medical Office National Report, the medical office vacancy rose 80 basis points to 9.5% in 2020, less than a third of the jump that was seen in traditional offices.

Late last year is when availability started to get tighter, benefiting rent growth. The report says the average asking rate national was $22 per square foot, which is up more than 4% since the end of 2019.

In Palm Beach, JLL Capital Markets recently closed the sale of a two-building medical office plaza in Boynton Beach. Although the price of the sale is unknown, the average rental price is $21.50 per square foot.

Woolbright Medical Plaza, located at 1700 and 1800 Woolbright Road, consists of two institutional-grade medical office buildings totaling 33,151 square feet.

JLL represented the seller, TopMed Realty, a private equity firm in Hallandale Beach, in the sale to AW Property Company, a real estate investment, and operating company in Palm Beach Gardens.

A surging population and large concentration of senior citizens in Palm Beach County are driving the demand for health care services. The medical center is adjacent to a 55+ community with 1,800 single-family homes and 500 apartments called Leisureville.

The building is also near Baptist Health Bethesda Hospital East, a 401-bed building and one of the largest health systems in South Florida. JLL Capital Markets closed the sale of the two-building Woolbright Medical Plaza in Boynton Beach.

TopMed rebranded Woolbright Medical Plaza from an office complex to a medical office plaza. It went from 63% to 93% leased. Tenants include physician groups providing radiology and imaging, ENT, primary care, dentistry and physical therapy services.

 

Source: DBR

South Florida Is Changing, And So Is Healthcare Construction

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As people flock to South Florida, demand is rising for new construction in housing, transportation and healthcare.

But in the face of supply chain challenges, escalating prices and a tight labor market, experts in the field believe the success of new projects hinges more than ever on timely decisions and collaboration.

“There’s been a 180-degree shift over the past few years,” says Operations Manager Johnathan Peavy at Robins & Morton’s Miami office. “In the early days of the pandemic, supplies, material and even labor were readily available. We anticipated some supply chain issues due to the pandemic, but no one anticipated the ‘Texas Freeze,‘ which compounded the supply chain woes. Along with secondary shutdowns to heavy manufacturing markets, these have created a title wave of supply chain issues.”

Staggered factory shutdowns have left lingering backlogs of construction supplies, from electrical components to building materials. The problems are compounded by the ongoing supply chain issues and a very tight construction labor market, with cost escalations increasing budget volatility.

At Robins & Morton, supporting clients in a changing market is a top priority – and that process starts on day one with a commitment to transparency and collaboration.

“We want to be available to help every step of the way; not only in building, but in budgeting, scheduling, procurement and approval,” says Peavy. “Making smart choices about which materials to use and when to order them. Or helping the client plan for volatility in the market – for example, carrying over a percentage of the budget each month to be ready for inflation or price hikes.”

The firm’s collaborative approach serves as an essential strategy when the company faces uniquely challenging projects – such as rebuilding Baptist Health Fishermen’s Community Hospital in Marathon. That same strong communication is key to overcoming market challenges at Robins & Morton’s projects across South Florida, including Jupiter Medical Center’s Surgical Institute Expansion, BHSF Boca Raton Regional Hospital and University of Miami Health System.

“There’s no one-size-fits-all solution,” adds Senior Project Manager Edwige Clark. “It’s about looking at the data you have and trying to spot risks and potential pitfalls before they happen – but the more you can communicate, the more effective all parties can be. We’re navigating this together.”

Those close partnerships help futureproof healthcare facilities. Often, that starts with designs that can significantly reduce the environmental footprint and utility costs. For tropical and coastal environments like South Florida, structures need to withstand humid environments, heavy winds, and potential flooding, and hospitals must remain operational to serve patients during hurricanes or other natural disasters.

“At the end of the day, we’re doing more than meeting parameters. We’re building for people: for healthcare workers, for expecting parents, for folks recovering from illness or injury,” says Clark. “When the construction is finished; it’s in the choices we made that will impact those people for a long time.”

As flexibility in work and transportation allows people to move “where they want to live” and not only “where they need to live,” South Florida is a key destination. An influx of new residents will fuel growth and new developments, which will include healthcare facilities to serve the growing population.

“If so, South Florida will be ready,” says Peavy. “Over the next three to five years, it’s likely the region will continue to grow – and with it, the cycle of new construction. But we’re rising to meet that demand with strong partnerships, new talent and strategies that will help our clients adapt in the years ahead.”

 

Source: South Florida Hospital News