Miami Children’s Hospital has named Josie L. Diaz, MHSA, LHCRM, as Regional Director for Ambulatory Services South.  Ms. Diaz will oversee operations of Miami Children’s Hospital Palmetto Bay Center, the soon-to-open Miami Children’s Hospital West Kendall Center and future ambulatory care center locations in south Miami-Dade County. 

Ms. Diaz has 25 years of progressive responsibility and operational leadership experience in the management of healthcare and human services organizations.  Prior to joining Miami Children’s, she served as Director of Finance Administration for Holtz Children’s Hospital and Jackson Memorial Women’s Hospital Center.


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