Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Mount Sinai Westchester Emergency Department, celebrating an important investment in healthcare access for families across Miami-Dade County and South Florida. During the ceremony, Fernandez presented an Honorary Citation recognizing the milestone and Mount Sinai Medical Center’s continued commitment to the community.
The new emergency department will expand access to high-quality emergency care, advanced medical technology, and 24-hour services. Fernandez highlighted the importance of investments that bring essential services closer to residents while strengthening the infrastructure communities depend on every day.
“Investments like this make a real difference for our families,” said Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez. “Expanding access to emergency care means residents can receive the attention they need closer to home, while also creating jobs and opportunities in our community. I am proud to recognize Mount Sinai Medical Center for continuing to invest in Miami-Dade.”
Fernandez emphasized that institutions such as Mount Sinai play an important role beyond the services they provide. Their investments support local employment, create new opportunities, strengthen neighborhoods, and contribute to Miami-Dade’s continued economic growth and quality of life.
Fernandez congratulated the entire Mount Sinai Medical Center team on the opening of the Westchester Emergency Department and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting businesses and institutions that invest in Miami-Dade residents and contribute to making the county a stronger place to live, work, and raise a family.
