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SearchPlans include preparing the hospital site in 2026 and opening of the outpatient center and ambulatory surgery center in 2027
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Artist's rendering of new Palm Beach hospital.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Cleveland Clinic has announced key milestones for its Palm Beach County expansion, including plans to begin demolition of current structure and hospital site preparation in 2026 and open the outpatient center and ambulatory surgery center in 2027. This announcement aligns with the organization’s active fundraising campaign to expand access to high-quality, lifesaving care in Palm Beach County and surrounding areas.
The new hospital, set to open at the end of 2029, will significantly enhance emergency care capacity and access to highly specialized care in the region, ensuring patients have timely access to advanced, comprehensive services close to home. As Palm Beach County continues to grow, Cleveland Clinic’s clinical excellence, research and innovation, and education will enhance patient care for our community. To date, the campaign has reached over $180 million with enthusiastic support from donors.
“This milestone reflects the power of partnership,” said CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair at Cleveland Clinic. “Cleveland Clinic is proud to co-invest alongside the Palm Beach County community to elevate healthcare in the region. Our vision is to build the hospital of the future – a technologically advanced academic medical center that is part of the larger Cleveland Clinic health system. We are deeply committed to this project, and the community support behind the fundraising campaign demonstrates a shared belief in the importance of having a leading healthcare organization nearby, especially for emergency and acute care.”
Designed to meet the community’s most urgent needs, the 200-bed West Palm Beach hospital will strengthen emergency response capabilities while providing seamless access to Cleveland Clinic’s integrated network of specialists, technology, and research-driven care.
“The ability to deliver exceptional emergency care and complex outpatient and inpatient care close to where people live and work can be life-changing,” said Conor Delaney, M.D., president of Cleveland Clinic Florida Market. “This hospital represents a long-term investment in the health and safety of Palm Beach County, ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time, backed by Cleveland Clinic’s expertise.”
In addition to its capital fundraising initiatives, Cleveland Clinic received a $3 million philanthropic gift from Eric and Lois Zorn to establish the Eric and Lois Zorn Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine. The endowed chair honors Jerry Estep, M.D., division chair of Cardiovascular Medicine for Cleveland Clinic Florida. The Zorns’ generosity will advance excellence in patient care, research, and education across all Cleveland Clinic Florida locations.
“We are incredibly thankful to the individuals and organizations who have stepped forward to support this effort,” Dr. Mihaljevic added. “Their commitment is accelerating our progress and reinforcing our shared goal: to raise the standard of healthcare for Palm Beach County, now and for generations to come.”
Cleveland Clinic will reach another milestone in Palm Beach County with the opening of a new outpatient and ambulatory surgery center at 15 CityPlace in November 2027. This new facility nearly quadruples the size of the current Cleveland Clinic Health Center.
Cleveland Clinic will continue its fundraising campaign as planning and development for the West Palm Beach hospital advance, with a continued focus on collaboration, innovation, and community impact.
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