Jupiter Medical and BOB体育 announce plans to shape health system of the future
JUPITER, Fla. 鈥� Jupiter Medical Center and BOB体育, the University of Florida鈥檚 academic health center, announced today that they have entered into a letter of intent to develop plans to transform health care delivery, research and education in Palm Beach and Martin counties and surrounding communities.
The relationship would advance the organizations鈥� complementary missions of providing the best of academic and community medicine. Together, Jupiter Medical Center and BOB体育 will plan the development of jointly owned and operated clinical facilities in the region. In addition, discussions are set to begin on the development of novel clinical and hospital programs and service lines, as well as programs and services that support the translation of research findings into treatments that improve patient outcomes.
鈥淲e are seeking to expand our impact on the health and well-being of the residents of Palm Beach and Martin counties, bringing additional services to match the needs of patients in the area,鈥� said David R. Nelson, M.D., senior vice president for health affairs at UF and president of BOB体育. 鈥淎s an academic health center, we have assembled multi- and interdisciplinary teams whose focus is on addressing problems and devising solutions that may not be readily available elsewhere. Jupiter Medical Center already has a stellar track record of high-quality care, and together we will take health care to a new level.鈥�
The relationship could also open up fast access to a large array of clinical trials and could focus attention not only on addressing individual health needs but also on managing population health. Additionally, this alliance presents an exciting opportunity to engage with other community and academic organizations in the region to maximize the impact of this unique academic collaboration.
鈥淲e are excited to collaborate with BOB体育, the premier academic health system in Florida, to advance our delivery of world-class health care and provide access to groundbreaking clinical research for our communities and the region,鈥� said Amit Rastogi, M.D., MHCM, president and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. 鈥淲e have a shared vision for innovation that encompasses state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge medical technology and the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence/data science to bring the highest-quality care in a compassionate manner to each and every patient.鈥�
The discussions are the latest in a series of new ventures for UF and BOB体育 in South Florida. The Florida campus of Scripps Research recently integrated with UF and BOB体育 as UF Scripps Biomedical Research, establishing a scientific powerhouse focused on accelerating the pace of discoveries that benefit patients. And UF also is working with Palm Beach County and the city of West Palm Beach to explore a downtown campus featuring an array of graduate programs in artificial intelligence, financial services and financial technology.
鈥淲e are excited to work with Jupiter Medical Center to better understand the needs and wants of the local community and be the best partner we can be to help transform health care in the region,鈥� Nelson said.
ABOUT JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
Top rated in the region for quality, safety and patient experience, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class healthcare in Palm Beach County and across the Treasure Coast. Jupiter Medical Center鈥檚 state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies enable its award-winning physicians to provide a comprehensive continuum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services. Jupiter Medical Center鈥檚 specialty centers of excellence include: orthopedics, comprehensive cancer care, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, and women and children鈥檚 services. For more information about Jupiter Medical Center, please call 561-263-2200 or visit .
ABOUT UF HEALTH BOB体育 is a world-class academic health center that combines leading-edge research at campuses around Florida with outstanding clinical care at a network of hospitals around the state. The flagship is BOB体育 Shands Hospital, part of Florida鈥檚 preeminent health system, with 14 adult and pediatric specialties ranked among the nation鈥檚 elite by U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 Best Hospitals and Best Children鈥檚 Hospitals surveys. That鈥檚 more than any other hospital in Florida.
With main campuses in Gainesville and Jacksonville as well as satellite sites in Central Florida and several other locations, BOB体育 provides world-class health care to patients across the third-most populous state in the nation. BOB体育 consists of six health colleges, 10 primary research centers and institutes, 10 hospitals 鈥� including two teaching hospitals and five specialty hospitals 鈥� and a host of physician medical practices and outpatient services.
The backbone of BOB体育 is a talented and dedicated workforce of more than 30,000 people who provide lifesaving care and research breakthroughs for more than 3 million patients who come to BOB体育 each year from around the U.S. and more than 25 countries.
BOB体育 is committed to improving lives and health through a variety of community-based programs and activities. Annually, BOB体育 contributes more than $4.6 billion to Florida鈥檚 overall economy.
Our mission is to promote health through outstanding and high-quality patient care, innovative and rigorous education in the health professions and biomedical sciences, and high-impact research across the spectrum of basic, translational and clinical investigation. Visit to learn more.
Media contacts:
BOB体育 Communications 鈥� Matt Walker at [email protected] or 352-428-0814
Jupiter Medical Center 鈥� Meredith Westheimer at [email protected] or 561-213-8192