MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (FNN) – Today, Miami-Dade County unveiled the newly renamed UHealth | Jackson Station, located at 1501 NW 12 Avenue in the heart of the Health District. Formerly known as the Civic Center Metrorail Station, this renaming marks a significant collaboration between Miami-Dade County, the University of Miami Health System, and Jackson Health System. The new station name serves as a landmark to two of the world’s leading medical care systems, promotes healthier living through collaborative activations, and ensures easier access for transit riders.

This naming rights agreement, led by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development, is the first public-private revenue-generating opportunity for Miami-Dade County involving Jackson and the University of Miami Health System. Approved unanimously by the Board of County Commissioners in June, the partnership will generate nearly $3 million in non-tax revenue and provide numerous benefits for the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW).

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava praised the collaboration, stating, “This innovative partnership with the University of Miami and Jackson showcases the powerful synergy between the private sector, our public health system, and Miami-Dade County. It is a beacon for greater access to healthcare and healthier living. It reflects our commitment to building a robust, efficient public transportation system that is beautiful, functional, safe, and gets you to your destinations faster, including your healthcare provider.”

The station, which has an annual ridership of over 13.4 million and 90,000 annual boardings, is situated in a bustling area frequented by hundreds of thousands of pedestrians and motorists. The renaming aims to remind residents and visitors that they can easily access top-notch healthcare in their community.

District 1 Commissioner and Board Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III, expressed his support, “As a proud transit rider and advocate of strong public-private partnerships, this transformative change at one of our busiest Metrorail stations marks a milestone in our commitment to vibrant, accessible public transit. This partnership with the University of Miami Health System and Jackson Health System is a great step forward, and I look forward to more similar initiatives.”

District 3 Commissioner Keon Hardemon added, “This unprecedented collaboration will positively impact my district, our communities, and public transportation. I commend the hard work of everyone involved in bringing this marketing partnership to fruition, which promotes healthier living and greater access to Miami-Dade’s health tech innovation hub.”

Dipen J. Parekh, M.D., chief operating officer of UHealth, emphasized the commitment to accessibility, stating, “Naming this station with our Jackson partners demonstrates our dedication to increasing community access, just as we are expanding UHealth’s presence across Miami-Dade in the coming year.”

To further illustrate this commitment, UHealth will deploy mobile clinics along Metrorail stations over the next 30 days, providing children’s vaccines, screenings, and educational materials.

Carlos A. Migoya, president and CEO of Jackson Health System, highlighted the significance of the renaming, “Properly naming this station UHealth | Jackson reiterates our commitment to enhancing access to Miami’s only academic health system and evolving the Health District into one of the nation’s top medical destinations.”

All signage at the station has been updated to reflect the new name, with partner branding added to various features and elements. The new station name will also appear on digital and static signage throughout the Metrorail system and online.

Francesca de Quesada Covey, Miami-Dade County’s Chief Innovation and Economic Development Officer, concluded, “Our Marketing Partnerships program exemplifies how we innovate County government to build a FutureReady Miami-Dade, improving services for residents and finding win-win opportunities with the private sector.”