Baptist Health Broke Ground on New Neuroscience Hub
The 197,000-square-foot facility at the Miami campus is expected to open its doors to patients in early 2029.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Alzheimer’s
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Patients in Miami will soon have access to an expanded neuroscience center as Baptist Health broke ground on a new facility at its main hospital campus. The project was bolstered by a $25 million donation from Kenneth Griffin, bringing his total philanthropic support to $75 million.
Why it matters
The center aims to increase local capacity for neurological care by adding 16 subspecialty providers and supporting advanced clinical trials. This expansion targets a broad range of brain and spine conditions through improved research and innovative treatment technologies.
The new 197,000-square-foot institute represents a $75 million investment in neuroscience, surpassing the initial $50 million donation provided in 2024. The facility will integrate 16 new subspecialty providers to address patient care needs.
The players
Baptist Health
A major healthcare provider headquartered in Coral Gables that operates the brain and spine care network.
Kenneth Griffin
A donor who has contributed a total of $75 million to support neuroscience research and facility development at Baptist Health.
The details
Formerly known as the Miami Neuroscience Institute, the facility operates under Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care and will feature outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The new building also includes a dedicated neuroinfusion unit. Construction is currently underway on the hospital main campus, with project operations focused on expanding diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
Timeline
Kenneth Griffin provided an initial $50 million donation in 2024.
Baptist Health broke ground on the facility on October 7, 2026.
The new neuroscience building is expected to open in early 2029.
Beyond the 305
This project builds upon the existing clinical framework of Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care. It marks a significant escalation in local infrastructure compared to previous facility footprints managed by the institute.
Residents seeking specialized neurological care will eventually have access to integrated rehabilitation and neuroinfusion services at the hospital main campus. These services are slated to become available upon the facility's expected opening in early 2029.
The takeaway
The addition of 16 subspecialty providers signals a long-term shift toward centralized neuro-rehabilitation in Miami. Keep an eye on project milestones as construction progresses toward the projected 2029 opening.
Further reading
For more updates on how the community is addressing neurological health, see Alzheimer’s.
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