Florida International University and Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (FIU Medicine) today announced a landmark $30 million gift from philanthropists Helen and Jacob Shaham.
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In recognition of their generosity, the academic medical center currently under construction on FIU\u2019s main campus, in partnership with Baptist Health South Florida (Baptist Health), will be named the Helen and Jacob Shaham Academic Medical Center.
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\u201cWe\u2019re proud to support FIU\u2019s College of Medicine and the role it plays in our community,\u201d said Helen and Jacob Shaham.\u00a0 \u201cExpanding access to education and preparing the next generation of physicians is a meaningful investment of the future of South Florida and beyond.\u201d
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Made possible through critical investment and support from the Florida Legislature \u2013 which has allocated more than $158 million to date \u2013 FIU Medicine is partnering with Baptist Health, which will be the care provider and will manage the center\u2019s operations. The seven-story facility, slated to open in 2028, will feature academic learning spaces and outpatient multi-specialty services, including same-day surgery and diagnostic imaging. These services will make it easier for the community to access high-quality outpatient care while helping train the next generation of physicians at a time when the U.S. faces a growing doctor shortage.
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\u201cThis is a landmark moment in the history of Florida International University,\u201d said FIU President Jeanette M. Nu\u00f1ez. \u201cHelen and Jacob Shaham\u2019s extraordinary generosity will further elevate the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and accelerate our vision to build a world-class academic health center that transforms lives. Their investment is a testament to their belief in FIU and our role in transforming the future of health care.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Shahams are visionary leaders in senior living who built The Palace into a nationally recognized model of excellence in senior communities. Their commitment to quality, dignity and innovation has impacted countless families. Deeply invested in giving back to the community, they have employed and mentored FIU alumni and supported leading health institutions, including Baptist Health and Nicklaus Children\u2019s Hospital, key academic and clinical partners of FIU Medicine.
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\u201cThis extraordinary gift reflects both the Shahams\u2019 vision and their confidence in FIU\u2019s growing impact across our community,\u201d said FIU Board of Trustees Chair Carlos A. Duart. \u201cThe Helen and Jacob Shaham Academic Medical Center will expand access to care while advancing education and research that directly benefit South Florida.\u201d
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The Helen and Jacob Shaham Academic Medical Center will anchor FIU\u2019s growing clinical enterprise, integrating education, research and patient care to establish a premier hub for academic medicine in South Florida. The Shahams\u2019 unrestricted gift advances FIU\u2019s commitment to expanding access to high\u2011quality care, training future physicians and scientists, and strengthening the region\u2019s health ecosystem for generations to come.
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\u201cThis transformative gift empowers us to focus on what matters most\u2014our students, scientific discovery and providing top quality health care\u201d said Dr. Juan C. Cendan, dean of FIU Medicine and senior vice president for health affairs at FIU. \u201cBy expanding scholarships, we will create new opportunities for talented future physicians who both reflect and serve our community. With strengthened research support, we will drive breakthroughs that enhance patient outcomes. The Helen and Jacob Shaham Academic Medical Center will serve as a shining example of academic medicine and compassionate care.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Florida International University and Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (FIU Medicine) today announced a landmark $30 million gift…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":222969,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[225,227,226],"class_list":["post-222968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-hialeah","tag-hialeah","tag-hialeah-headlines","tag-hialeah-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=222968"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222968\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/222969"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=222968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=222968"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=222968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}