About Us
Overview
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Holy Cross Health is a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to South Florida’s diverse communities. Guided by our mission to be a healing presence, we provide a full spectrum of services — from advanced hospital care and specialized outpatient programs to community health initiatives that promote wellness and prevention.
Our commitment goes beyond treating illness; we strive to improve health equity, expand access to care, and foster trust through innovation and personalized service. Supported by a team of skilled physicians, nurses, and caregivers, Holy Cross Health blends cutting-edge technology with a tradition of dignity, respect, and service to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of every patient.
Our Purpose: Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted health partner for life, leading nationally in improving individual and community health through innovation and personalized care.
Our Core Values
Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty: We stand with and serve those who are most vulnerable.
Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial, and natural resources entrusted to our care.
Integrity: We are faithful to who we say we are.
Key Services & Institutes of Excellence
Anchored by our main acute-care hospital at 4725 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, our integrated network spans Broward County and South Florida through the Holy Cross Medical Group, urgent care centers, the Holy Cross HealthPlex, the Wellness Pavilion, the AgeWell Center, and Global Health and International Services for patients traveling from abroad. In 2026, we continued expanding access to care through our Deerfield Beach facility and broke ground on the Holy Cross Health Center & Emergency Care in Fort Lauderdale at Sunrise - opening in 2027.
Our specialized institutes and core clinical service lines include:
- Primary Care: Annual physicals, Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, immunizations, preventive screenings, and chronic condition management across Broward County through the Holy Cross Medical Group.
Heart & Vascular Care: Comprehensive cardiac diagnostics, structural heart interventions, electrophysiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery at the Jim Moran Heart and Vascular Center. - Oncology: Multidisciplinary medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, precision therapies, patient navigation, and clinical research trials at the Michael & Dianne Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center.
- Neurosciences: Comprehensive neurological care, stroke intervention, Level 3 Epilepsy care, and specialized ALS clinical services at the Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute.
- Orthopedic Care: Mako robotic-assisted joint replacement, spine care, sports medicine, and outpatient physical therapy through the Holy Cross Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Institutes.
- Women’s & Diagnostic Health: Comprehensive breast health, gynecologic care, bone density testing, and advanced imaging at the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center and Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Diagnostic Imaging Center.
- Emergency Care: 24/7 emergency medicine, rapid cardiac response, and Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center services.
- Urgent Care: Convenient walk-in treatment and diagnostic support for minor illnesses and injuries across South Florida.
Nationally Recognized for Quality & Safety
Our ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and workplace culture is validated through verified 2026 milestones, national rankings, and gold-standard accreditations:U.S. News & World Report (2026–2027): Earned High Performing ratings across five key adult conditions and procedures: Heart Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, Hip Fracture, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
American Heart Association (2025 & 2026): Honored for two consecutive years with the Commitment to Quality Award for achieving high performance across stroke, heart failure, and Type 2 diabetes care in the Get With The Guidelines program, standing as the only hospital in South Florida to earn this distinction in 2026.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (2025 & 2026): Awarded a 4-Star Overall Hospital Quality rating for two consecutive years, placing Holy Cross Health among only three hospitals in Broward County to achieve four stars.
Forbes Best Employers (2026): Named to Forbes America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2026 for the second consecutive year and recognized on Forbes America's Best Employers by State as one of Florida’s Top 100 Employers.
Community Health & Inclusive Care: Recognized nationally for advancing health equity, welcoming every patient with dignity, and expanding accessible care across diverse Broward County neighborhoods.
National Accreditations & Certifications: Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC), the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI), and Healogics for advanced wound care.
Experience the Holy Cross Difference
For more than 70 years, Holy Cross Health has served the South Florida community with compassion, respect, and a commitment to caring for the whole person. As part of Trinity Health, one of the nation’s largest health systems, care is guided by values that honor the dignity of every person and a mission centered on being a compassionate and healing presence in the community.