The South Florida Business Journal recently quoted Akerman Real Estate Practice Partner Stephen Tilbrook regarding Holy Cross Hospital's application to build a $31 million freestanding emergency department and clinic in Fort Lauderdale. Tilbrook is representing the hospital in the process and emphasized the community's need for the new facility in his filing.

"The surrounding community currently experiences extended wait times and travel distances for emergency medical services. By introducing an outpatient center and ED within the neighborhood, we are significantly reducing the barrier to care – offering faster, localized access to board-certified emergency physicians, advanced diagnostics, and stabilization services 24/7."