Mallets struck concrete blocks during the “ceremonial groundbreaking” of the Holy Cross Health Free-Standing Emergency Department (FSED) in Deerfield Beach, marking the start of the project, which will be the second of its kind in Broward County.

The new 25,000-square-foot facility will provide comprehensive emergency services, including advanced diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, ultrasound, and CT scans. It will also feature a fully functional on-site laboratory, private treatment and exam rooms, and a dedicated ambulance bay for quick emergency response. Open 24/7, the FSED aims to reduce patient wait times and increase access to emergency care for Deerfield Beach residents and nearby communities.

“This is a long time coming. I was so excited when I finally saw the Holy Cross sign on the building,” said Taren O’Brien, MSN, R.N., Holy Cross Health Chief Nursing Officer. “I want to thank Deerfield Beach City Commissioner Michael Hudak for making this happen. We will make sure that this is an extension of what we do at our main campus ministry in Fort Lauderdale. Trinity Health is committed and dedicated to the Florida market.”

The $41 million project is set for completion in February 2026.