In a medical emergency, every second matters. But for many residents, a visit to the emergency room can mean hours of waiting. As Broward County’s population continues to grow, local healthcare providers are responding by opening new freestanding emergency rooms designed to save patients valuable time.
“As Broward grows, we like to grow with it,” says Dr. Evan Boyar, Chief Medical Officer at Broward Health. The healthcare system is opening three new freestanding emergency rooms: one in Lighthouse Point and another in Sunrise are set to open later this year, while a third in Fort Lauderdale is slated for 2027.
Unlike urgent care centers, which treat less severe illnesses and injuries such as the flu, sprained ankles, or earaches, freestanding emergency rooms are equipped with all the advanced technology found in traditional hospital ERs. “The level of care can be provided, but if you require hospitalization, you can be taken to the main hospital,” explains Dr. Boyar…