The future of healthcare in Miami: Expansion & growth

Health care in Miami means expansion, partnerships and workforce developments.

The University of Miami Health System has expanded into Doral.

Nicklaus Children's Health System and Florida International University are collaborating on research, clinical trials and medical training.

And Baptist Health South Florida and the University of Miami Health System have been recognized for their workplace culture.

See our recent coverage below.

An external view of the new UHealth Doral Medical Center during its grand opening event on Thursday, November 21, 2024. By Alexia Fodere

NO. 1: A GROWING MEDICAL HUB IS CHANGING HEALTHCARE IN MIAMI. WHAT’S DRIVING THE NEW PUSH?

“Every major system is expanding. The whole area is hot now.” | Published March 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante

Dr. Juan Cendan, dean of FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, left, Jeanette Nuñez, interim president of FIU, center, and Matt Love, president and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System, pose with a document announcing the launch of a new clinical, research and academic collaboration between FIU and Nicklaus Children’s Health System on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Florida International University campus in Miami, Fla. By Alie Skowronski

NO. 2: WHAT’S THE FUTURE OF KIDS’ HEALTHCARE IN MIAMI? FIU AND NICKLAUS HAVE A PLAN

The move cements a longstanding relationship. Here’s how it may affect you. | Published May 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante

Mega South Florida Job Fair of 2021 at the BB&T Center in Sunrise on Thursday October 29, 2021. By Carline Jean

NO. 3: WHERE ARE THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN SOUTH FLORIDA? SEE THE COMPANY RANKINGS

Like where you work? | Published October 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Miami Herald

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.