Memorial Reginald Hospital is a leading facility within the Memorial Healthcare System network, which was founded in Florida in 1953. It is the largest hospital in the state, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by world-class specialists.

The clinic’s administration and staff are constantly improving the quality of medical services, but they see their mission as healing not only the body but also the soul. Thanks to close communication and interaction between medical staff and not only patients but also their loved ones, everyone who visits the clinic feels individual care and attention.

Memorial Regional Hospital has established a comprehensive patient education program—including courses, lectures, workshops, and physical activity. The hospital features a fitness center where qualified experts help patients design an exercise program tailored to their health condition and personal goals. Classes at the fitness center help patients recover more quickly after surgery and childbirth.

All medical facilities within the Memorial Healthcare System, including Memorial Regional Hospital, have received numerous prestigious awards for the quality of their medical care and patient service.

The Maternity Ward at Memorial Hollywood

The hospital’s maternity ward is called Family Birthplace. The ward has 53 beds in 39 rooms (including 14 suites). The rooms provide the most comfortable conditions for new mothers, comparable to the luxury of high-end hotels.

• modern, stylish interiors, convenient closets, cribs, changing tables, built-in safes for storing belongings, sofas and armchairs for new mothers and visitors;
• The rooms are bright, with well-designed lighting, and offer a wonderful view from the windows;
• A DVD player;
• A full and varied meal plan (including delicious fresh cookies ☺).

For expectant fathers who have decided to be present during childbirth, as well as for relatives and guests, we offer spacious rooms equipped with sofas, a telephone, a TV, and a shower. They can eat at the café, which is open 24 hours a day.

The department is staffed by certified neonatologists, anesthesiologists, midwives, and nurses who care for newborns. All specialists have experience in resolving problematic situations and managing complications during pregnancy and childbirth.

The maternity ward is equipped with a reliable electronic security system: internal surveillance cameras and electronic sensors allow staff to monitor the health of the mother and baby around the clock.

At Memorial Hollywood Hospital, expectant mothers receive attentive care from the very first weeks of pregnancy. Not only are they under the supervision of an obstetrician-gynecologist, but they can also attend classes (even with their partners) that provide emotional and physical preparation for a successful delivery.

Family Birthplace is rightly considered the best perinatal center in the state of Florida.

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is a division of Memorial Regional Medical Center and is located next door. It is a specialized center for the treatment and care of children with birth complications (there are 11 such centers in Florida in total).

A Bit of History

This hospital is named after the legendary Joe DiMaggio (Joseph Paul Joe DiMaggio), one of the greatest players in the history of baseball. On September 17, 1992, this man—famous not only in America but around the world—cut the ribbon at the hospital’s opening. According to a friend, Joe said that having a children’s hospital named after him meant more to him than being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Joe DiMaggio’s name helped raise nearly $4 million for the hospital, but he himself also provided significant financial support to this medical institution over the course of several years. In his words: “No child should be denied care, even if their parents cannot afford it.”

In 1997, Joe, along with a colleague from professional baseball, opened the Visitor’s Clubhouse at the hospital, which helped make the hospital a home away from home for young patients. Joe was a frequent visitor there and spent time with the children and their parents. In 1998, Joe was diagnosed with lung cancer (he was a heavy smoker) and spent 99 days at Memorial Regional Hospital. In March 1999, Joe DiMaggio died at his home in Hollywood, Florida. People across the country paid tribute to this legendary player, and a candlelight vigil was held at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Over the years, the quality of medical care at the hospital has improved significantly. In 2011, the hospital underwent renovations and expanded.