Community Hospital

FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Fundraising at a Glance

July 1, 2021, marked the official grand opening celebration of the newly rebuilt Fishermen’s Community Hospital in Marathon. The ribbon-cutting event celebrated the culmination of Baptist Health’s commitment to the health and well-being of the Middle Keys, as well as the donors who helped raise more than $16 million to make this possible. With the completion of the new 37,000 sq. ft. facility, Fishermen’s Community Hospital now provides specialized services such as 24/7 emergency care; telestroke services to give stroke patients immediate access to Board-certified neurologists; an on-site helipad; six inpatient beds, including two intensive care beds with 24/7 monitoring; nine emergency department beds; five additional recovery beds; diagnostic imaging; and rehabilitation and laboratory services. In addition, the hospital is now home to the southernmost branch of Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute, providing patients with highquality oncology care close to home.

Looking to the Future

With the newly rebuilt Fishermen’s Community Hospital now open, physician recruitment is a top priority. There is a critical need to increase the availability of, as well as access to, both primary and preventive care services throughout the Keys. For Baptist Health to recruit top physicians to the Middle Keys area, a new medical arts building is essential, as it will provide space to house current and new physician offices. Baptist Health has identified the property adjacent to the new hospital as an ideal location and acquired the land in June 2021. This acquisition will allow us to develop a medical campus where we can meet the full spectrum of the community’s healthcare needs.