Health & Safety

Allergy
Allergicare Relief Centers
Boca Raton
877-976-3393

Allergy-free Shop
8803 SW 132 St., Miami
305-254-2828

Florida Center for Allergy and Asthma Care
Locations from Miami to Palm Beach
305-279-3366

Sirven & Associates Allergy & Asthma Center
8200 SW 117th Ave., Suite 302, Miami
Come visit our state-of-the-art facility
This facility has been designed with you
our patients, in mind
Dr. Viviana Sirven 305-442-4116

Child Safety Services
Benchmark Contractors
Palm City 561-281-6222

Injury Free Coalition
305-243-3928

Safer Kids & Homes boutique
8843 SW 132nd St., Miami
Safe solutions – Practical Parenting
Baby & toddler proofing – strollers
Car seats-toys-gifts-registry and more.
305-252-8100

Children’s Hospitals
Baptist Children’s Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida
Free referrals in all specialties to Miami-Dade’s
most preferred doctors.
8900 N. Kendall Drive, Miami
786-596-5437

Bethesda Hospital
2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach 561-737-7733

Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s
901 45th St., West Palm Beach
Dedicated children’s hospital
offering a wide array of
specialized services just for kids.
561-841-KIDS

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive, Hollywood
Part of Memorial Healthcare System. One of the region’s
leading pediatric hospitals, offering a
comprehensive scope of healthcare services and
programs in a child-friendly atmosphere.
954-265-JDCH (5324)

Chris Evert children’s Hospital
at Broward General Medical Center
1600 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
954-763-2462

Coral Springs Medical Center
3300 Coral Hills Drive, Coral Springs
954-344-3000

Doctor’s Hospital
5000 University Drive, Coral Gables 305-666-2111

Holy Cross Hospital
4725 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale 954-771-8000

Holtz Children’s Hospital
Miami-Dade
Holtz Children’s Hospital is one of the largest
children’s hospitals in the Southeastern United States
305-585-KIDS

Homestead Hospital
975 Baptist Way
Homestead 786-243-8000

Miami children’s Hospital – MAIN
3100 SW 62nd Ave., Miami;
888-556-4KIDS or 305-MCH-4KIDS

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s
901 45th St., West Palm Beach 561-844-6300

Community Health Education
coral springs medical center
954-344-3000

Terra Medicus
CPR Classes Direct to your home or office.
7 days a week. We bring all materials to you.
305-300-7736

DNA Testing
DNA Services of America
Paternity DNA Testing
Call for location nearest you
Dade 305-936-1115
Broward 954-476-4646

Health & Fitness Centers
The Little Gym
Serving Broward and Palm Beach
Boca/Delray 561-637-9992
Coral Springs 954-344-9475
Pembroke Pines 954-441-1844
Plantation 954-916-9525
Miami/Kendall 305-232-9496
Miami/Doral 305-406-2333

My Gym
Broward county
Coconut Creek 954-596-9010
Plantation 954-382-0222
Miami-Dade county
Coral Gables 305-285-9440
Aventura 305-933-0496
Doral 305-500-9688
Kendall 305-270-0230

Hearing & Speech
FIU Speech & Hearing Center
Miami’s Public Research University 305-348-0359
hearing and speech center
Two Locations:
305-271-7343

Robin Best
5491 University Drive, Suite 101 Coral Springs
954-345-3799

Professional Speech Associates
7522 Wiles Road, Suite 208, Coral Springs
954-227-8255

Hospitals & Medical Centers

Miami-Dade County
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
20900 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. 305-682-7000

Baptist Hospital
8900 N. Kendall Drive, Miami 786-596-1960

Baptist Children’s Hospital
8900 N. Kendall Drive, Miami 786-596-5437

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
900 NW 17th St., Miami 305-326-6000

HealthSouth Doctors Hospital
5000 University Drive, Miami 786-308-3000

Hialeah Hospital
651 E. 25th St., Hialeah 305-693-6100

Holtz Children’s Hospital
Miami-Dade
Holtz Children’s Hospital is one of the largest
children’s hospitals in the Southeastern United States
305-585-KIDS

Homestead Hospital
975 Baptist Way, Homestead 786-243-8000

Jackson Memorial Hospital
1611 NW 12th Ave., Miami 305-585-1111

Jackson North Medical Center
160 NW 170th St., Miami 305-651-1100

Jackson South Community Hospital
9333 SW 152nd St., Miami 305-251-2500

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive, Hollywood
Part of Memorial Healthcare System. One of the region’s
leading pediatric hospitals, offering a
comprehensive scope of healthcare services and
programs in a child-friendly atmosphere.
954-265-JDCH (5324)

Kendall Regional Medical Center
11750 SW 40th St., Miami 305-223-3000

Larkin Community Hospital
7031 SW 62nd Ave., S. Miami. 305-284-7500

Mercy Hospital
3663 S. Miami Ave., Miami 305-854-4400

Miami Children’s Hospital
6125 SW 62nd Ave., Miami 305-666-6511

Miami Heart Institute and Medical Center
4300 Alton Road, Miami 305-672-1111

Mount Sinai Medical Center
4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach 305-674-2121

North Shore Medical Center
1100 NW 95th St., Miami 305-835-6000

Palm Springs General Hospital
1475 W 49th St., Hialeah 305-558-2500

Palmetto General Hospital
2001 W. 68th St., Hialeah 305-823-5000

Metropolitan Hospital of Miami
5959 NW Seventh St., Miami 305-264-1000

South Miami Hospital
6200 SW 73rd St., Miami. 786-662-4000

University of Miami Hospital
1400 NW 12th Ave., Miami 305-325-5511

Broward County
Broward General Medical Center
1600 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale
954-355-4400

Cleveland Clinic Florida
3100 Weston Road, Weston 800-691-6555

Coral Springs Medical Center
3000 Coral Hills Drive, Coral Springs 954-344-3000

Fort Lauderdale Hospital
1601 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 954-463-4321

Holy Cross Hospital
4725 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale 954-771-8000

Imperial Point Medical Center
6401 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale 954-776-8500

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
1000 Joe DiMaggio Drive, Hollywood
954-987-2000

Memorial Regional Hospital
3501 Johnson St., Hollywood 954-987-2000

Memorial Hospital Miramar
1901 SW 172nd Ave. Miramar 954-538-5000

Memorial Hospital Pembroke
7800 Sheridan St. Pembroke Pines 954-962-9650

Memorial Hospital West
703 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines 954-844-5000

Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center
2900 S. Commerce Parkway, Weston 954-385-6200

North Broward Medical Center
201 E. Sample Road, Deerfield Beach 954-941-8300

Northwest Medical Center
2801 N. State Road 7, Margate 954-974-0400

North Shore Florida Medical Center
5000 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 954-735-6000

Plantation General Hospital
401 NW 42 Ave., Plantation
954-585-5070

University Hospital and Medical Center
7201 N. University Drive, Tamarac 954-721-2200

Westside Regional Medical Center
8201 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation 954-473-6600
Palm Beach County

A.G. Holley Hospital
(treatment of tuberculosis only)
1199 West Lantana Road, Lantana 561-582-5666

Bethesda Memorial Hospital
2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach 561-737-7733

Boca Raton Regional Hospital

800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton 561-955-7100

Columbia Hospital
2201 45th St., West Palm Beach 561-842-6141

Glades General Hospital
1201 S. Main St., Belle Glade 561-966-6571

Delray Medical Center
5352 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach 561-498-4440

Good Samaritan Medical Center
1309 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach 561-655-5511

Jupiter Medical Center
1210 S. Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter 561-747-2234

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s
901 45th St., West Palm Beach 561-844-6300

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
3360 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens 561-622-1411

Palms West Hospital
13001 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee 561-798-3300

Wellington Regional Medical Center
10101 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 561-798-8500

West Boca Medical Center

21644 State Road 7, Boca Raton 561-488-8000

Immunizations

Local Resources
County Health Departments
Miami-Dade County 786-845-0550
Broward County 954-467-4943
Palm Beach County 561-671-4193

National Resources

National Immunization Program
Includes latest guidelines and recommendations for vaccines for children and more.
English and Spanish 800-232-6348

National Vaccine Program Office
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 877-696-6775

National Vaccine Information Center
Organization opposed tomass vaccination.
703-938-0342

Think Twice Global Vaccine Institute
Holistic organization that encourages more research into the positives and negatives of mass vaccination.

Infertility

Resolve
National nonprofit support group to assist couples dealing with infertility issues. 703-556-7172

South Florida Chapter of RESOLVE
954-749-9500

Insurance

Florida Kidcare
Low-cost health insurance provided through the state. Children must be younger than age 19, meet income eligibility and be U.S. citizens or qualified non-citizens
888-540-5437

Metlife New England Financial
9150 S. Dadeland Blvd., Penthouse 2
305-929-5335

Maternal & Prenatal Care

The Children’s Miracle Network
Family coaching and support for first-time moms
305-646-6868

Comprehensive Obstetrics & Gynecology
Three locations in Boca Raton & Boynton Beach
Boca Raton 561-394-4472
Boynton Beach 561-742-8446

Boynton Beach 561-742-3929

Family Central
Child care assistance and referral, counseling,
education, family therapy, parent/teacher training.
Serving the tri-county area.
Palm Beach 561-514-3300
Broward 954-720-1000
Miami-Dade 305-981-9897

Healthy Start Coalition of Miami-Dade
Nonprofit established to reduce infant
mortality, low birth weight, premature
infants, and improve health and
developmental outcomes. Free, confidential.
701 SW 27 Ave., #1401 Miami
305-541-0210

Urology Specialists
4308 Alton Rd. #910 Miami Beach
Does your bladder leak when you sneeze, cough or laugh?
305-534-4747

Prenatal Plus – Yoga
401 Miracle Mile, Fourth Floor, Coral Gables
305-279-1322

Maternity Hospitals
Baptist Hospital
Baptist Health South Florida;
Free referrals in all specialties to Miami-Dade’s most preferred doctors; 8900 N. Kendall Drive, Miami 786-596-5437

Boca Raton Regional Hospital
800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton
Beautifully decorated labor/delivery rooms.
Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Board Certified Neonatologist onsite 24/7
561-955-7100

Good Samaritan Medical Center
1309 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach
Special deliveries offer a tradition of
private maternity suites with a
caring and experienced staff.
561-650-6023

The Birthing Place at St. Mary’s Medical Center
901 45th St., West Palm Beach
wwww.stmarysmc.com 561-882-4626

Joe Dimaggio Children’s Hospital
1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive,
Hollywood 954- 987-2000

Mercy Hospital
3663 S. Miami Ave., Miami
305-854-4400

Northwest Medical Center
2801 N. State Road 7, Margate 954-974-0400

Plantation General hospital
401 NW 42 Ave., Plantation
954-585-5070

St. Mary’s Medical Center
901 45th St., West Palm Beach
wwww.stmarysmc.com 561-844-6300

Women’s Health Center at Hialeah Hospital
651 E. 25th St., Hialeah, 305-693-6100

Medical Associations

Dade County Medical Association
305-324-8717

Broward County Medical Association
954-714-9477

Palm Beach County Medical Society
561-433-3940

Medical Equipment
Taylor Spatial Frame Device
A solution for bone deformities; To find a surgeon who uses the Taylor Spatial Frame device visit
Mental Health Professionals

Beacon Hynotherapy
Maria Pilar Gonzalez
11240 N Kendall Drive #202 305- 595-1699

Brain Balance Center
6836-b SW 40th St., Miami 305-665-9444

Delta Psychological Group
2750 NE 185th St., Aventura 305-933-5733

Dr. Lauren Cohn
7500 NW 5th St., Suite 11, Plantation 954-583-8831
Suzanne Meyers, LHMC

Expressive Art Therapies
1st session free 305-665-9689

Dr. Traci Seidman
Child, Adolescent, Marriage & Family Counseling
7800 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Suite 102, Sunrise.
Over 20 years experience. Free Phone Consultation!
954-742-8400

Therapist to Go
Therapy in your home 754-422-3098

Weston Psychological Associates
17100 Royal Palm Blvd., Suite 1, Weston
888-954-FOCUS

Midwives and Home Birth

National Resources
The American College of Nurse Midwives
Professional organization provides information for patients about everyday health, pregnancy, baby care and more. 240-485-1800

The Midwives Alliance of North America
Organization of midwife advocates. Information, links and more. 888-923-6262

National Association of Childbearing Centers
Frequently asked questions and a directory of birth centers across the country.

Midwifery Today
Resources, products, books, online forums, free newsletters and a find-a-midwife search. 800-743-0974

Midwife Info
A directory site with links, articles, products and resources for midwives and parents.

Miami-Dade County

Birthing Center of South Florida
646 W. Palm Drive, Homestead 305-245-3730

Miami Maternity Center
140 NE 119th St., Miami 305-754-2229

Broward County

A Birth Center
3001 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale 954-456-4888

A Loving Start
954-456-0850, 305-215-8763
Chris Evert Women’s Center/ Broward

General Medical Center
1600 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale.. 954-355-4400

Hollywood Birth Center
2316 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood .954-925-4499

Palm Beach County

Center for Women and Children/Bethesda Memorial Hospital
2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach 561-369-2229

St. Mary’s Medical Center
901 45th St., West Palm Beach 561-882-9100

Zion Birthing Ministries
Childbirth education onsite; home birth only ; 4722 N.W. 7th Ave. #C-108, Boca Raton 561-330-0993

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Comprehensive Obstetrics & Gynecology
Three locations in Boca Raton & Boynton Beach
Boca Raton 561-394-4472
Boynton Beach 561-742-8446
Boynton Beach 561-742-3929
Pediatrics

After Hours Pediatrics
6250 Lantana Rd., Lake Worth 561-963-4874
5067 N Dixie Hwy Oakland Park (954) 267-1621
8129 N. Pine Island Road, Tamarac 954.597 .8161
American Academy of Pediatrics
National organization offers information and advisories for parents about medical concerns and children’s health. 847-434-4000

Circle of Friends
1117 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd. Hallandale
3550 Biscayne Blvd. #401 Miami 305-572-0492
954-367-7163

Pediatric Associates
Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach
877-334-5437

South Florida Pediatric Home Care
20451 NW Second Ave., Suite 101, Miami 305-249-5218
Physical, Occupational & Speech, Therapists/Therapy

Angels Reach Developmental Enrichment Center
Dade/Broward, 305-828-5276

B & V Thera-Pro Associates
14291 SW 120th St., Suite 103, Miami
786-208-2814

Bit by Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
3 Locations, 954-471-6119

Fit for Kids
2265 NE 164th St., N. Miami Beach
305-949-7655

Kidabilities Pediatric Therapy
7522 Wiles Road, Suite 208, Coral Springs 954-840-0556

Miami Children’s Hospital Children’s Rehabilitation Services
14505 Commerce Way, Suite 450, Miami Lakes 305-512-1550

South Florida Center for H.O.P.E.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatment for autism, cerebral palsy, stroke, MS, Non-healing wounds, TBI
1898H W. Hillsboro Blvd.;
954-571-9392

Rare Disorders
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Nonprofit federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare diseases and directing them to organizations that can assist them. Database includes more than 2,000 patient organizations and sources of help.
800-999-6673 / 203-744-0100

Resources

Voices for Children
1500 NW 12th Ave., Suite 1117, Miami
305-324-5678

Safety Organizations
Most hospitals offer classes in child safety, baby-proofing and CPR.

National Safety Council of South Florida
Miami-Dade County and Broward 800-392-5101
Palm Beach County 561-845-8233

National Safe Kids Campaign
Safety tips, resources and information about product recalls. 202-662-0600
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hotline to report problems with products. The Web site has a list of recalled products, as well as a place to report your own experiences with unsafe products.
800-638-2772

Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation
For assistance in finding an occupational therapist certified in dealing with sensory issues.
303-794-1182
Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Association of America
Miami-Dade County 305-324-6219
Broward County 954-524-4920
Palm Beach County 561-833-3113

Sickle Cell Day Hospital
The only one of its kind in Florida, the acute care at Memorial Regional Hospital is geared to adults but provides transition services to adolescents.
3501 Johnson St., Hollywood 954-265-6927

Spinal Cord Injury
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

The world’s largest comprehensive spinal cord injury research center, based at the University of Miami School of Medicine, 1095 NW 14th Terrace,
Miami 305-243-6001
Florida Department of Health Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program
Miami-Dade County 305-377-5464
Broward County 954-677-5639
Palm Beach County 561-616-1293

Sports Medicine
American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons
The nation’s largest organization of musculoskeletal specialists offers a Web site full of information on a wide variety of topics. 847-823-7186
American College of Sports Medicine
317-637-9200

The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
847-292-4900
Medsports
Articles and resources, medical guidelines for camps and recommendations for sports injuries.

U-18 Sports Medicine

Part of the Memorial HealthCare network.
1951 S.W. 172nd Ave, Suite 207, MIramar.
954-538-5500

U-18 Sports Medicine
Part of the Memorial HealthCare network.
5830 Coral Ridge Drive, Ste. 207, Coral Springs
954-575-8962

Toy Safety
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Listings of toy recalls due to choking, burn, tip-over, lead and other safety hazards.
The Consumer Action Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys
Addresses the levels of lead and other toxic chemicals in hundreds of toys.

US Environmental Protection Agency
Facts about lead, including how to check your family and home for it.

Traffic Safety
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Research, news and advice relating to automobiles, bicycling and pedestrians. 888-327-4236
SafeKids.org
Tips for protecting your family and community. Organization is currently working on a national campaign to improve safety conditions for students walking to school;
Ultrasound

Oh Baby – a 3D/4D Ultrasound Studio
1880 North Congress Ave., Boynton Beach
561-732-8888

U-18 Sports Medicine
Part of Memorial Healthcare System network.

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital MRI Center
5830 Coral Ridge Drive, Suite 110, Coral Springs
954-575-8201.

Urgent Medical Care
after hours pediatrics urgent care
Lake Worth, Tamarac, Oakland Park

Baptist Medical Plaza
Six locations: Coral Gables, Coral Springs, Doral
Miami Lakes, Tamiami Trail, Westchester 786-596-0000

Baptist Children’s Diagnostic Center
15885 Pines Boulevard
954-837-1330

Baptist Children’s Diagnostic Center
13500 SW 152nd Street
786-596-4333

Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center
2900 S. Commerce Parkway, Weston 954-385-6200

Miami Children’s Hospital Doral Center
3601 NW 107th Ave., Doral
Urgent Care center hours of operation: Monday-Friday 4 pm to 11 pm; Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 11p.m.
786-624-3672

Miami Children’s Hospital Miami West Kentdall Center
13400 SW 120th St., Suites 100 & 200, Miami
786-624-5363

Miami Children’s Hospital Palmetto Bay Center
17615 SW 97th Ave., Palmetto Bay 786-268-1776

Water Safety Resources
American Red Cross
Miami-Dade 305-644-1200
Broward 954-797-3800
Palm Beach 561-833-7711

Swim Central
Nonprofit organization aims to teach water safety to all children in Broward County.
954-357-SWIM(7946)

Drowning Prevention Coalition
Information about area pools, lifeguard services, drowning protection and swim programs. Scholarships available to qualifying families.. 561-616-7068

Weight Loss

Physician’s Weight Loss Centers
Davie/Pembroke Pines 954-680-2001
Margate/Peppertree Plaza 954-978-9111
Boynton Beach/Flakowitz Plaza 561-577-2467

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