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Expert Medical Care from UHealth Jackson Children’s
We specialize in big miracles for little patients. From urgent care and emergency care to cancer treatments and organ transplants, there’s no childhood injury or illness beyond our capabilities. Consider that peace of mind, knowing we have the doctors and technologies your child needs—and a whole lot more.
Holtz Children’s Hospital
Where Kids Come First
UHealth Jackson Children’s is home to Holtz Children’s Hospital, where kids always come first.
As South Florida’s longest-standing academic children’s hospital, we bring families the latest research, advanced treatments, and care from more than 30 pediatric specialties — all in one place.
From our world-renowned Level IV newborn ICU to our nationally recognized programs in fetal medicine, cardiology, transplant, orthopedics, and oncology, we care for kids at every stage — from the womb through young adulthood.
Advancing Healthcare, Strengthening Our Community
Hundreds of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine pediatric specialists partner with specially-trained Jackson nurses,
child life specialists, child development experts and others to make miracles every day for our young patients.
Find a Pediatric Specialist
From everyday care to the most specialized treatments, we offer comprehensive pediatric care, from primary care and urgent care to children’s-only emergency rooms, a dedicated children’s hospital, and every major pediatric subspecialty. Experts coordinate care across locations for your child.
Free Parent Webinars
Join us for our monthly webinars, where health experts share insights and strategies for raising happy, healthy kids.
Exceptional Pediatric Care Everywhere in Miami-Dade
UHealth Jackson Children’s includes children-only emergency rooms, walk-in urgent care centers, pediatric practices around Miami-Dade County, and Holtz Children’s Hospital, one of the largest children’s hospitals in the southeast United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We are a comprehensive children’s academic health network that combines advanced hospital facilities, a full range of pediatric subspecialists, and physician-scientists who are actively teaching and conducting research. This collaboration allows children to receive highly specialized care, often including treatments and clinical advances not widely available elsewhere.
Our collaboration brings together two respected healthcare organizations, combining world-class physicians, academic expertise, and state-of-the-art facilities. Many of our doctors are faculty members who train future pediatric specialists, which helps ensure your child receives care aligned with the latest medical knowledge and best practices.
An academic medical center is connected to medical education and research. This means:
- Doctors are involved in teaching and training
- Treatments are guided by the latest evidence and innovation
- Families may have access to advanced therapies and clinical trials
Academic centers manage the most complex pediatric conditions.
Yes. We specialize in diagnosing and treating both common and complex childhood conditions, including rare diseases. We have a dedicated rare disease center specializing in helping families diagnose their child’s condition and connect them to care. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate across specialties to create personalized care plans for each child.
Absolutely. Care coordination is one of our greatest strengths. Specialists communicate regularly and share medical information to ensure your child receives seamless, well-coordinated treatment across appointments, hospital stays, and follow-up care.
Yes. Pediatric emergency services are available at multiple locations across our health system. Our emergency teams are board-certified in emergency medicine and trained specifically to treat infants, children, and adolescents, including serious and life-threatening conditions.
Yes. Our doctors are pediatric specialists with advanced training in their fields. Many are nationally recognized experts and medical educators who teach the next generation of pediatric healthcare providers.
As a publicly supported health system, we are committed to caring for all children, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Financial assistance programs and support services may be available to help families access needed care.
Yes. Families can establish primary care with our pediatricians and access specialty services when needed. This continuity helps improve communication, outcomes, and convenience.
We take a family-centered approach to care. Support services may include:
- Child life specialists
- Social workers
- Care coordinators
- Family education resources
- Emotional and psychological support programs
Families choose us because we offer:
- Comprehensive pediatric subspecialty expertise
- Academic research and innovation
- Multidisciplinary care teams
- Second opinion and treatments when other children hospitals and specialist haven’t been able to offer care
- A mission-driven commitment to every child in our community
- Advanced technology and facilities
Appointments can typically be scheduled through primary care referrals, specialty clinics, or direct contact with our pediatric services. Our team can help guide families to the right care quickly. Call us at 305-585-7334 to begin care.
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