Jackson Health System
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| Founded | June 25, 1918 |
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| Headquarters | Miami, Florida , United States |
| Website | www |
Jackson Health System is a nonprofit hospital network in Miami, Florida.
History
[edit]On June 25, 1918, Jackson Health System was founded as Miami City Hospital, replacing Friendly Society Hospital.[1][2] On April 8, 18=924, Miami City Hospital was renamed James M. Jackson Memorial Hospital.[3] On September 17, 1926, it treated 700 victims after a hurricane hit the city.[2]
In 1946, it became the first Miami hospital to have a cancer center, and the first in the region to use radium.[2] On January 22, 1953, it opened the first maternity ward for African Americans in Miami-Dade County, originally there babies were only delivered at Old Christian Hospital in Overtown or in homes with the help of midwife.[1] In 1956, the first cardiac surgery was performed by physician Robert S. Litwak[2] In 1960, it began doing kidney dialysis.[2] In 1966, J.K. Johnson became the first African American physician.[1]
In 1992, it opened the Ryder Trauma Center. And it continued to grow by opening clinics, a primary care center and other facilities.[2] In 2001, Jackson Health System was chosen as the company name.[2]
Mergers and acquisitions
[edit]In 2001, Jackson Health System purchased Deering Hospital and rebranded it to Jackson South Medical Center.[2] In 2006, it purchased Parkway Regional Medical Center and rebranded it to Jackson North Medical Center.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Celebrating a century of miracles at Jackson Health". The Miami Times. June 20, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "The Early Days of Jackson Health System". South Florida Business & Wealth. February 27, 2018. Retrieved September 3, 2026.
- ↑ Piket, Casey (April 3, 2025). "Remembering Miami Pioneer Dr. James Jackson". Miami History. Retrieved September 3, 2026.
