Health Care

Miami hospitals are facing some challenges. Is your healthcare at risk?

Stories by Miami Herald journalists, with AI summarization

Miami hospitals are confronting some hurdles, including staff shortages and aging facilities.

At Palmetto General Hospital, nurses have protested for better staffing, updated equipment and safer working conditions.

Meanwhile, parking renovations at Jackson Memorial Hospital have caused disruptions for patients and staff, prompting a new collaboration with Miami Dade College for extra parking spots.

Safety ratings show a broad range of performance, with Larkin Community Hospital earning top marks, while others, like Mount Sinai Medical Center, received lower grades.

Take a look at the issues.

Florida legislators considering making it harder for teachers, healthcare professionals to organize.

NO. 1: WHAT ARE THE BEST AND WORST SOUTH FLORIDA HOSPITALS FOR PATIENT SAFETY? SEE THE RANKINGS

What to know about the grades. | Published January 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante

Lazaro Garcia, union representative for Palmetto, center, and other nurses at Palmetto General Hospital, under the National Nurses United union, protest as part of a nationwide protest for better workplaces on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, outside of Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Fla. “We wanted to show our power as a unit as a way to stand up for patient safety [regarding] safe staffing levels and equipment,” said Garcia. By Alie Skowronski

NO. 2: WHAT CAN BE DONE TO IMPROVE CARE AT THIS SOUTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL? NURSES CALL FOR A CHANGE

What to know about patient safety and staffing issues. | Published January 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante

Parking garages on the Miami campus of Jackson Memorial Hospital are undergoing renovations as part of the county’s 30-year recertification process. This means fewer parking is available for patients, visitors and workers. By Michelle Marchante

NO. 3: WHY PARKING IS CHANGING AT A MIAMI HOSPITAL, AND HOW IT COULD AFFECT YOU

Finding a space has become a challenge. | Published April 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.