Mount Sinai Medical Center has announced a landmark $15 million donation from Kenneth C. Griffin, CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst.
This generous contribution will significantly support the development of the Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center, which is currently being built on the Mount Sinai Miami Beach campus.
In addition, the funds will contribute to the advancement of healthcare services at Mount Sinai Hialeah, further enhancing patient care in the community.
To honor Griffin’s remarkable generosity, Mount Sinai Hialeah will rename its location and emergency center after him.
The Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center is designed with a focus on patient-centric care and will increase access to specialized clinical expertise and comprehensive support services.
Upon its opening early next year, the state-of-the-art, five-story facility will span 200,000 square feet and provide a healing environment with views of Biscayne Bay.
The center will also feature an extensive hereditary cancer genetics program and employ dedicated genetics counselors, enhancing patient resources, research opportunities, and access to clinical trials.
Gino R. Santorio, President and CEO of Mount Sinai Medical Center, expressed gratitude for Griffin’s commitment, stating, “The South Florida healthcare landscape continues to be transformed by Mr. Griffin’s extraordinary commitment to improving lives.”
Santorio emphasized that Griffin’s investment would enrich the services and expertise available at the Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center.
He also noted that the renaming of the Hialeah Emergency Center serves as a lasting legacy to all Griffin has contributed to enhancing healthcare effectiveness within the community and beyond.
In response to the announcement, Griffin shared his deep care for the community, saying, “Mount Sinai Medical Center provides extraordinary care for our South Florida community.
I care deeply about ensuring that those fighting cancer receive the compassionate care they deserve, and I am proud to support the life-saving work of the transformative Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center.”
Mount Sinai Medical Center has a history of commitment to community health, having expanded its reach in South Florida in 2018 with the establishment of a freestanding Emergency Center and Primary & Specialty Care offices in Hialeah.
This 63,000-square-foot facility is equipped with modern amenities and has become a crucial health resource for Hialeah and Miami Lakes, both among the fastest growing areas in Florida.
The facility plays a vital role in serving a diverse patient demographic, many of whom are eligible for Medicaid and approximately 20% of whom live in poverty.
Since its opening, the Mount Sinai Hialeah location has provided about $35 million annually in emergency charity care through its three emergency centers.
Founded in 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center stands as the largest independent, private, not-for-profit teaching hospital in South Florida.
Its mission focuses on delivering quality healthcare to a diverse community, bolstered by commitments to teaching, research, and charity care.
The center combines technology, research, and academic expertise in various specialties including cardiology, neuroscience, oncology, urology, and orthopedics, making it a preferred choice for those seeking advanced medical care.
With nine locations across Miami-Dade County and additional services in Monroe County, Mount Sinai remains dedicated to community health and well-being.
For more information about Mount Sinai Medical Center, visit https://www.msmc.com/.
Griffin Catalyst, the civic engagement initiative established by Ken Griffin, aims to tackle major global challenges through philanthropic works across multiple domains including education, science, and community development.
For more details on Griffin Catalyst, visit griffincatalyst.org.
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