What should you know about healthcare and emergencies in Miami?
Emergency number
911
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: umiamihealth.org, msmc.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Dial 911 for any police, fire, or medical emergency anywhere in Miami — it's the single number to remember, and it works even on a phone with no active cellular plan.
- Miami-Dade's county-wide non-emergency police line switched from '305-4-POLICE' to '305-SHERIFF' (305-743-7433) in April 2025 following the county's shift to an elected Sheriff's Office; if one number doesn't connect, especially from a landline, try the other.
- If you're in Miami Beach specifically, its police department runs its own separate non-emergency line (305-673-7900) rather than the county Sheriff's line.
- We could not confirm that a single official Miami-Dade-specific safety/alert app is actively promoted the way some other big US cities do — Smart911 is a legitimate nationwide safety-profile tool but its usefulness depends on your specific jurisdiction participating.
- For any life-threatening emergency, call 911 — ambulances in Miami-Dade will route you to the nearest appropriate trauma center automatically rather than you needing to choose one yourself.
- If you're staying in Downtown Miami, Brickell, or Wynwood, Jackson Memorial/Ryder Trauma Center in the Health District is the closest facility with full Level 1 trauma capability.
- If you're staying on Miami Beach/South Beach, Mount Sinai Medical Center is the only emergency department actually located on the beach — closer than crossing back to the mainland for care.
- Jackson Memorial is Miami-Dade's public safety-net hospital and trauma referral center, so expect longer ER wait times for non-critical issues compared to a private hospital ED.
Police
- Emergency
- 911
Non Emergency
305-SHERIFF (305-743-7433)
- Agency
- Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (formerly Miami-Dade Police Department; covers unincorporated Miami-Dade County and several contract cities)
- Note
- Announced April 2025 as the new non-emergency line, replacing 305-4-POLICE.
Miami Beach Police Department
- Number
- 305-673-7900
Other Relevant Hotlines
National Human Trafficking Hotline
- Number
- 1-888-373-7888
- Note
- Promoted locally by the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, including around large events.
Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys
- Description
- Anonymous tip line for non-urgent crime reporting, run as a community partnership with Miami-Dade law enforcement.
Recommended Safety Apps
Smart911
- Type
- Nationwide, US-wide app (not Miami-specific)
- Description
- Free app that lets you build a household safety profile (medical info, address details, photos) that can display to a 911 call-taker if you call from a registered phone in a participating jurisdiction.
Hospitals
Jackson Memorial Hospital — Ryder Trauma Center
- Phone
- 305-585-1152 (Ryder Trauma Center)
- Hours
- Emergency Department and Ryder Trauma Center open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- Address
- Jackson Memorial Hospital: 1611 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 (Miami's Health District). Ryder Trauma Center building specifically: 1800 NW 10th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136.
- Trauma Level
- Level 1 Trauma Center (adult and pediatric)
- Notes
- The Ryder Trauma Center is a University of Miami/Jackson Memorial facility. Sources describe it as the only ACS-verified Level 1 trauma center in Miami-Dade County, though HCA Florida Kendall Hospital's own materials also claim Level 1/ACS-verified status. Located in the Health District, reachable via Metrorail's Civic Center / UHealth–Jackson stations, roughly a 10–15 minute drive from Downtown Miami/Brickell/Wynwood.
Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Phone
- 305-674-2200 (Emergency Room)
- Hours
- Hildebrandt Emergency Center open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- Address
- 4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140
- Trauma Level
- Not a designated trauma center. It is a general acute-care hospital ED that stabilizes trauma patients before transfer/admission when needed.
- Notes
- Mount Sinai Medical Center offers patients access to three emergency centers across Miami-Dade County, including the only emergency department in Miami Beach. This makes it the most relevant ER for nomads based in South Beach/Miami Beach.
HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
- Hours
- 24/7 acute care emergency department, per hospital.
- Address
- Kendall area, southwest Miami-Dade County (address not independently re-verified at the time of research).
- Trauma Level
- Level 1 Trauma Center (adult and pediatric), per hospital, verified by the American College of Surgeons.
- Notes
- HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is one of only two trauma centers in Miami-Dade County. It sits well outside the ~10 minute radius of Downtown Miami, Brickell, Wynwood, or Miami Beach — expect roughly a 30–40 minute drive from those central nomad areas, so it is included here mainly for completeness as the county's other Level 1 option, not as a convenient choice.
Healthcare
- Overview
- Miami has multiple world-class hospital systems and clinics providing comprehensive medical care.
- Access For Nomads
- All major systems accept uninsured patients and provide price estimates and financial assistance programs. Private concierge medicine available for those seeking personalized care with same-day access.
- Uninsured Visit Cost
- $150
Routine primary care visit without additional tests, cash price without discount programs.
Major Systems
University of Miami Health System (UHealth)
- Specialties
- Comprehensive care including cancer research and care (Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center), ophthalmology (Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, ranked #1 eye hospital in the nation), and 24/7 bilingual telemedicine.
Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Specialties
- Cardiology, stroke center, comprehensive acute care; ranked in top 5% of hospitals nationally for seven consecutive years by Healthgrades.
Jackson Memorial Hospital
- Specialties
- 1,500-bed tertiary teaching hospital; Level 1 verification in multiple specialties; affiliated with University of Miami School of Medicine.
Baptist Health South Florida
- Specialties
- Multi-location system with urgent care, primary care, orthopedics, and 24/7 virtual care via PineApp.
Tty Relay Service
- Number
- 711
- Description
- Florida Relay Service for TTY/hearing- or speech-impaired callers.
Fire And Ambulance
- Emergency
- 911
- Note
- Fire and rescue/EMS in the Miami area is dispatched through the same 911 system; Miami-Dade Fire Rescue serves most of the county alongside municipal fire departments.
Universal Emergency Number
- Number
- 911
- Covers
- Police, fire, and medical/ambulance emergencies nationwide in the United States, including Miami
- Notes
- Works from any phone, including cell phones without an active plan. TTY/hearing-impaired users can also reach emergency services via Florida Relay Service.
Pharmacies
- Pricing
- Prescription costs vary significantly by medication and pharmacy. Price comparison services (GoodRx, RxSaver, ScriptSave WellRx) can reduce out-of-pocket costs below standard pharmacy prices.
- Overview
- Extensive pharmacy network across Miami with multiple access options.
- Specialty Services
- Many pharmacies offer compounding, specialty medications, extended 90-day supplies, home delivery, and prescription assistance programs for uninsured patients.
- Note
- Florida Department of Health provides MyFloridaRx tool for comparing prescription drug retail prices across the state, updated monthly.
Major Chains
- Walgreens
- CVS
- Walmart
- Publix Pharmacy
- Costco
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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