Mariners Hospital Receives High Mark From Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services

TAVERNIER, FL – August 9, 2016 – Mariners Hospital has received four stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The CMS report ranks hospitals on overall quality, including patient experience. Mariners Hospital is the only hospital in Monroe County to receive this high mark.

All Baptist Health South Florida facilities were rated among the best in South Florida, showing our leadership and commitment to the highest-quality patient-centered care in the region. With a full range of medical, diagnostic, surgical and wellness services, Mariners Hospital provides comprehensive care to the Florida Keys.

“Mariners Hospital is committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical and service excellence,” said Rick Freeburg, chief executive officer for Mariners Hospital. “We offer the best of care to our patients because our physicians, nurses and support staff truly care about the health and well-being of our community. Their medical expertise, care and compassion earn us these honors time and time again.”

About Mariners Hospital
Mariners Hospital is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with seven hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), nearly 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence. The not-for-profit, faith-based Baptist Health has approximately 16,000 employees and 2,300 affiliated physicians. Baptist Health South Florida has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.

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