Miami Health Insurance (FL)
Miami, Florida has been home to those who enjoy a warm climate for over a thousand years. First settled by the Tequests Indians, and then the Spanish, it has maintained its strong multicultural roots. Today, this city is an enormous melting pot, with over 75 percent of the population speaking a first language other than English. It also has a large population that lives below the poverty level and is undereducated. Miami is historically a magnet for the elderly, many of whom are poor.
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Among this poverty is enormous wealth and opportunity. Miami is a world center for finance and culture. It is also a world-wide tourist destination. Because of consistent, rapid growth over the last several years, real estate is expensive and out of reach of the poorer population.
Miami Health Challenges
The tropical climate in this city is hot and humid in the summer and warm and dry during the winter. Located on the ocean, it can be the target of hurricanes. Bordered by the Everglades, it can host visits from dangerous wildlife. An immigration destination, it can be a mixing bowl for disease. The incidence of diabetes and high blood pressure is higher than average, while much of its diverse population is drawn to a variety of folk medicines. The population is underinsured for medical care. All of these factors make for a unique challenge in providing adequate healthcare to the population. There have been tremendous successes, however. The city has one of the highest percentages in the US of vaccinated children.
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Medical Centers in Miami, FL:
- Mercy Hospital
3663 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL - 305-854-4400
- Baptist Hospital of Miami
8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami - (305) 596-1960
- Miami Children's Hospital
3100 S.W. 62nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33155
305-666-6511, Toll-free 1-800-432-6837
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