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MEDICAL TOURISM

International Patients Enjoy Smooth Sailing

at Broward Health

A relaxing getaway ended abruptly for trauma center, an award-winning chil- medical providers to launch Sunny
the Kissick family when mom, Danielle, dren’s hospital, comprehensive cancer Health, a collaborative effort aimed at
went into labor in the Cayman Islands care, joint replacement, cardiovascular attracting international patients and
just 25 weeks into her pregnancy. services and comprehensive stroke care. their companions to Broward County.
Fortunately for the Kissick family, baby “Broward Health is committed to pro- From admission to discharge, interna-
Jackson was airlifted to the Neonatal viding the highest quality patient-cen- tional patients receive an outstanding
Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Broward tered care for international patients and level of service at Broward Health.
Health’s Salah Foundation Children’s their families,” said Gabriella West, Broward Health’s International Program
Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. director of Broward Health International. offers one-on-one concierge services,
For 91 days, a dedicated team of “Our entire team works together to help including the coordination of transporta-
neonatal professionals, equipped with ensure our patients receive the latest tion, transfer of medical records, coordi-
advanced technology treated Jackson in medical advancements and technology nation of physician appointments, access
the NICU. Today, the recently renovated combined with our culture of kindness to Indemand Interpreting app, lodging
NICU at Salah Foundation Children’s and compassion.” and transportation options, assistance
Hospital offers each newborn a private or with finances and billing inquiries and
semi-private room along with a dedicat- Medical Tourism: follow-up care.
ed care team and accommodation A Healthy Alternative The Kissick family, like other interna-
options for the family. That level of care is comforting news tional patients, is grateful for the care
While many international patients to the thousands of international Jackson received at Broward Health.
arrive at Broward Health requiring emer- patients who travel to Fort Lauderdale “We still love sharing Jackson’s story
gency attention, many plan their treat- annually for leading treatments and pro- and how Broward Health International
ment in advance for a wide range of med- cedures that may not be available in their helped us travel from the Caribbean to
ical conditions and seek the high quality local communities. Fort Lauderdale to get Jackson the care
of care Broward Health offers. As one of In fact, medical tourism has become a he needed in the NICU,” said Danielle.
the nation's 10 largest public healthcare priority of the Greater Fort Lauderdale “Jackson’s 5th birthday is coming up,
systems, Broward Health offers a variety Convention & Visitors Bureau, which and we can’t wait to see what wonderful
of healthcare services, including a Level I has teamed with local hospitality and things he’s meant to do in this life.” Jackson Kissick

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