Long-time tournament sponsor renews through 2021

Miami Gardens, FL – March 22, 2019 – On Tuesday, March 19, WTA world No. 9 Aryna Sabalenka and ATP doubles legends Bob and Mike Bryan visited Baptist Children’s Hospital and Miami Cancer Institute as part of the event’s Miami Open Unites program.

During their time at the hospital, the three tennis stars visited with patients and staff, handed out toys, posed for pictures and signed autographs.

“This is such an uplifting experience,” said Mike Bryan, winner of 117 career doubles titles with his brother Bob. “Meeting some of these kids that have cancer and to see how brave they are inspires us.”

He added, “The atmosphere here is so positive. It’s good to see these kids are in a good environment to heal up.”

Baptist Health is the Official Health Care provider of the Miami Open. A long-time partner of the event, Baptist Health has renewed its sponsorship of the tournament through 2021.

“Having long-time partners like Baptist Health is one of the things that makes this event so special,” said James Blake, Miami Open Tournament Director. “The tournament’s future at our new home is very exciting and we are so happy that Baptist Health has chosen to renew its partnership with us.”

Tickets to the 2019 Miami Open are on sale now and available by phone at 305-943-6736 or online at www.miamiopen.com. Individual session tickets start at just $28 so get your tickets today.

Ticket packages, group programs, and luxury hospitality offerings also are available.

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About the Miami Open presented by Itaú
The 2019 Miami Open will be played March 18-31 at Hard Rock Stadium. The two-week combined event is owned and operated by IMG. The Miami Open is one of nine ATP Masters 1000 Series events on the ATP calendar, a Premier Mandatory event on the WTA calendar, and features the top men’s and women’s tennis players in the world. The tournament is widely regarded as the most glamorous on the ATP and WTA calendars because of Miami’s unique personality, thriving nightlife, five-star hotels and restaurants, beautiful weather and beaches, and celebrity appeal, as well as its close proximity to both Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. For ticket information, call +1.305.442.3367 or visit www.miamiopen.com.

About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 10 hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 40 physician practices, 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence spanning across Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has more than 19,500 employees and more than 3,000 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 http://BaptistHealth.net/newsroom and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.

About Itaú
Itaú is the largest Latin America privately owned bank, with approximately 94,000 employees and operations in 19 countries throughout the Americas, Asia and Europe. Itaú’s relationship with sport goes back to the 1970s, when Itaú first sponsored the Itaú Tennis Cup in Brazil in 1970. Itaú has been a sponsor of the Miami Open for the last six years, and also sponsors the Rio Open, the only combined ATP/WTA event in South America. Itaú also supports the Brazilian Women’s Tennis Circuit, only female professional tournament in South America, certified by the Brazilian Tennis Confederation (CBT) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF), as well as the Tennis Institute Training Center, responsible for the development of young, new talent.

About IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media, operating in more than 30 countries. The company manages some of the world’s greatest sports figures and fashion icons; stages hundreds of live events and branded entertainment experiences annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in sports training and league development, as well as marketing, media and licensing for brands, sports organizations and collegiate institutions. IMG is part of the Endeavor (formerly WME | IMG) network.

About Hard Rock Stadium
Hard Rock Stadium is a global entertainment destination that serves as home to the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami football team, Orange Bowl, Super Bowl LIV and the 100th anniversary of the NFL, College Football Playoffs 2021 Final, major concerts, international soccer matches and a host of world-class events. The facility has undergone a $500 million, multi-year renovation privately funded by Owner Stephen Ross.

Contact:
Sam Henderson
Miami Open
+1.305.461.9281 / [email protected]

Partnership plans to produce leading edge seniors housing in South Florida

MIAMI, FL — March 15, 2019 — Baptist Health South Florida, the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in the region, and Belmont Village Senior Living, a nationally recognized seniors housing provider, announced today that they created a venture to develop, own and operate senior living communities in South Florida. The venture is launching with the creation of a community close to the Shops at Merrick Park in downtown Coral Gables.

“Our aim with this partnership is nothing short of reinventing wellness and quality of life for seniors in South Florida,” said Patricia Will, Belmont Village Founder and CEO. “Thanks to the richness of experience each team brings, we have the potential to change the paradigm for lifestyle and care for the extraordinary elderly population in this region.”

The area initially targeted by the partnership will include Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties.

“At Baptist Health, we have a deep commitment to serve the South Florida community,” said Brian E. Keeley, President and CEO for Baptist Health South Florida. “Partnering with Belmont Village is a natural fit as both our organizations share the same dedication to providing high-quality compassionate care.

The Coral Gables project will be located at 250 Bird Road, bounded by Aurora Street, Altara Avenue and Salzedo Street. Construction is projected to start mid-2020 and to be complete within two years of commencement.

Belmont Village will manage development and operation of Belmont Village Coral Gables, which will offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. This project, the company’s first with Baptist Health South Florida, will be Belmont Village’s second community in the region. Belmont Village Fort Lauderdale is currently under construction at 1031 Seminole Drive and projected to open Fall 2019.

About Baptist Health South Florida

Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 10 hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 40 physician practices, 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence spanning across Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has more than 19,500 employees and more than 3,000 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 http://BaptistHealth.net/newsroom and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.

About Belmont Village Senior Living

Belmont Village Senior Living is a fully integrated developer, owner and operator of high quality seniors housing communities. The company is a premier provider of independent living, assisted living and award-winning memory care in major market areas. Currently Belmont Village has 29 operating properties, comprising approximately 4,000 units, in seven states and Mexico City. Projects under construction and projected to open in 2019 include Belmont Village Lincoln Park in Chicago and Belmont Village Fort Lauderdale. Belmont Village communities are acclaimed for their high safety standards, attractive locations and distinctive architecture; each building is custom designed to complement and enhance its surrounding community. Belmont Village provides residents with innovative programs and services that are backed by best in class research and best practices, as well as around the clock support from highly trained staff members. In 2018, Belmont Village was certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked 15^th on FORTUNE Magazine’s Top 50 Best Workplaces in Aging Services list. For more information, please visit www.belmontvillage.com.

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MIAMI – March 11, 2019 — Miami Cancer Institute, a part of Baptist Health South Florida and the state’s only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance, welcomes dermatologist Naiara Braghiroli, M.D., FAAD to its team of multidisciplinary cancer care specialists. Dr. Braghiroli is double board certified in dermatology and internal medicine.  Utilizing the most advanced diagnostic tools, including the extraordinary Vectra 3D Skin Imaging  Technology and the latest in confocal microscopy, she specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of various skin conditions, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. When appropriate, she will collaborate with the Institute’s surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists and plastic and reconstructive surgeons in the Multi-Disciplinary Skin Cancer Clinic to deliver the most effective, individualized care plans to patients.

Dr. Braghiroli earned her medical degree and completed a dermatology residency at Federal University of Bahia in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. She also completed an internal medicine residency at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine affiliated facilities in Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Her post-doctoral training included clinical and research fellowships in skin cancer and pigmented lesions, dermoscopy and confocal microscopy at the Skin & Cancer Associates in Plantation, Fla., under the tutelage of the renowned dermatologist Dr. Harold Rabinovitz.

Dr. Braghiroli has had papers published in peer-reviewed medical journals and has presented at numerous professional meetings. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and member of the International Dermoscopy Society.

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Braghiroli to the Institute’s multidisciplinary team of cancer care specialists,” said Michael J. Zinner, M.D., CEO and executive medical director of Miami Cancer Institute. “She brings diverse training and research experience in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment and will be a tremendous asset to our team and patients.”   

About Miami Cancer Institute
Miami Cancer Institute is a next-generation cancer treatment destination known for its leading clinical care and research, compassionate patient experience and state-of-the-art technology – including the first proton therapy center in South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the only radiation oncology program in the world with each of the latest radiation therapies in one place. The Institute offers an impressive roster of established community oncologists and renowned cancer experts, clinical researchers and genomic scientists recruited from the nation’s top cancer centers. As Florida’s only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Alliance, Miami Cancer Institute is part of a deep and functional collaboration that affords patients access to innovative treatments right here at home and ensures that the standards of care developed by our multidisciplinary disease management teams match those at MSK. Heralded nationally as one of the “hybrid” cancer centers of the future, Miami Cancer Institute combines high-quality community-based cancer care with the best of an academic cancer center, including innovative clinical trials tied to research and genomics and disease-specific surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists who are experts in their fields. For more information, visit MiamiCancerInstitute.com.

Miami Cancer Institute is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 10 hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 40 physician practices, 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence spanning across Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has more than 19,500 employees and more than 3,000 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/newsroom and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.

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Coral Gables, Fla. – March 8, 2019 – Baptist Health South Florida, the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in South Florida, today named Alexandra Villoch as its new Chief Executive Officer for the Baptist Health South Florida Foundation. She will assume her new role on June 1.

Villoch is a proven business executive and community leader with a long-time involvement in South Florida philanthropy.  She is currently President and Publisher of the Miami Herald Media Company and East Region Publisher for McClatchy, a national media company and parent company of the Miami Herald Media Company.  In this role, she is responsible for leading all digital and print operations at seven media companies including the Miami Herald Media Company — as well as other media properties in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and Pennsylvania.

Villoch previously served as President and Publisher of the Miami Herald Media Company from 2014 to 2017, and before that, as Senior Vice President for Advertising and Marketing. Prior to joining the Miami Herald, she was with United Airlines as the General Manager for Miami International Airport and the Caribbean, with responsibility over all passenger and cargo operations, sales functions and government relations. Her experience also includes roles with Southeast Bank and Eastern Airlines.

Villoch is past Chair of The Beacon Council, Miami-Dade County’s economic development agency, and Chair Emeritus of The Beacon Council’s One Community One Goal Initiative.  She serves on the Executive Committee of the United Way of Miami-Dade County, and co-chaired the annual campaign for two years. She is past Chair of Big Brothers and Big Sisters Board of Miami-Dade County and has also served on the Miami-Dade College Foundation Board and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee. 

Reporting to Baptist Health’s Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Joe Natoli, Villoch will be responsible for oversight of the Baptist Health South Florida Foundation as well as Government and Community Relations and Hospitality and Business Relations. Baptist Health’s Foundation is focused on inspiring philanthropy and building extraordinary donor relationships in support of excellence, innovation, community wellness and global leadership in healthcare.

“Alex is a uniquely talented executive and tireless advocate for the South Florida community,” said Natoli.  “She is the perfect person to lead the Foundation as Baptist Health builds preeminent centers of excellence that provide outstanding patient care and cutting-edge therapies to patients and families.” 

“Baptist Health has a deeply rooted reputation for making a difference through high-quality, leading-edge care and compassion,” said Villoch. “I am proud to be joining this prestigious organization that is beloved by our community, and look forward to the work ahead.”

“Alex knows this community very well and has always worked to improve it,” said Baptist Health Foundation Chairman, Tomas Erban. “Her work with Baptist Health Foundation will undoubtedly continue to change lives and improve the well-being of our community through philanthropy.”

“At Baptist Health, we have a deep commitment to serve the South Florida community, and in a challenging healthcare environment, now, more than ever, philanthropy is vital to our ability to fulfill our mission,” said Brian E. Keeley, President and Chief Executive Officer for Baptist Health South Florida.

Under Villoch’s leadership, the Miami Herald was awarded two Pulitzer Prizes.  In 2012, she was awarded the International Economic Development Council’s Citizen Leadership Award, a national award that recognizes a community and business leader who plays a key role in economic development in their community. She has also been the recipient of the Boys & Girls Club Community Builder Award and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Power Leader of the Year Award, among other accolades. 

“Former Miami Herald Publisher Alberto Ibargüen and I hired Alex as an advertising executive at the Miami Herald nearly 20 years ago,” said Natoli. “She went on to become publisher of the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald and to lead some of the most important community organizations in South Florida.  I can’t wait to welcome her to Baptist Health.”

An internationally recognized media industry and corporate leader, Villoch is a frequent speaker at business conferences and community events in South Florida, the U.S. and abroad.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science as well as a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami. She also attended Miami-Dade College.

There are numerous meaningful opportunities to help Baptist Health maintain excellence in healthcare now and in the future.  For more information on the Foundation and how to become involved, visit BaptistHealth.net/giving.

About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 10 hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 40 physician practices, 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence spanning across Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has more than 19,500 employees and more than 3,000 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/newsroom and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.

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MIAMI – March 4, 2019 — Miami Cancer Institute, a part of Baptist Health South Florida and the state’s only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance, welcomes medical oncologist and clinical researcher Ludimila Cavalcante, M.D., to its team of multidisciplinary cancer care specialists. Double boarded in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology, Dr. Cavalcante specializes in the treatment of sarcoma and melanoma, and in early drug development.

Dr. Cavalcante earned her medical degree at Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach and two fellowships — one in medical oncology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in Madison, Wis., and the other in developmental therapeutics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Dr. Cavalcante will be actively involved in patient care, clinical trials and early drug development in our Precision Medicine Unit. She is a member of several professional organizations, a published author in peer-reviewed medical journals and has presented at national and international scientific meetings.

“Dr. Cavalcante brings to Miami Cancer Institute unique training and experience in cutting-edge cancer treatment and clinical research, and we are proud to welcome her to our esteemed team of experts,” said Michael J. Zinner, M.D., CEO and executive medical director of Miami Cancer Institute. “Our patients will benefit from the innovative and collaborative cancer care that she provides.”

About Miami Cancer Institute
Miami Cancer Institute is a next-generation cancer treatment destination known for its leading clinical care and research, compassionate patient experience and state-of-the-art technology – including the first proton therapy center in South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the only radiation oncology program in the world with each of the latest radiation therapies in one place. The Institute offers an impressive roster of established community oncologists and renowned cancer experts, clinical researchers and genomic scientists recruited from the nation’s top cancer centers. As Florida’s only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Alliance, Miami Cancer Institute is part of a deep and functional collaboration that affords patients access to innovative treatments right here at home and ensures that the standards of care developed by our multidisciplinary disease management teams match those at MSK. Heralded nationally as one of the “hybrid” cancer centers of the future, Miami Cancer Institute combines high-quality community-based cancer care with the best of an academic cancer center, including innovative clinical trials tied to research and genomics and disease-specific surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists who are experts in their fields. For more information, visit MiamiCancerInstitute.com.

Miami Cancer Institute part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 10 hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 40 physician practices, 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence spanning across Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has more than 19,500 employees and more than 3,000 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/newsroom and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.

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Recognition honors those companies who recognize their critical role to influence and drive positive change in the business community and societies around the world.

Miami, FL – February 26, 2019 – Baptist Health South Florida has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Baptist Health has been recognized for nine years in a row and is one of six honorees in the Non-Profit Healthcare Providers category, underscoring its commitment to leading with integrity and prioritizing ethical business practices.

In 2019, 128 honorees were recognized spanning 21 countries and 50 industries. The thirteenth class of honorees profoundly illustrate how companies continue to be the driving force for improving communities, building capable and empowered workforces, and fostering corporate cultures focused on ethics and a strong sense of purpose.

“We are proud of our culture and mission that is rooted in our commitment to providing the highest standards of clinical and service excellence carried out with integrity,” said Brian E. Keeley, president and chief executive officer of Baptist Health South Florida. “To be recognized once again for our ethical practices is an honor for our entire team who works tirelessly to improve the lives of our employees, patients and community through high-quality, compassionate care.

“Today, employees, investors and stakeholders are putting their greatest trust in companies to take leadership on societal issues. Companies that take the long view with a purpose-based strategy are proven to not only outperform but last,” said Ethisphere’s Chief Executive Officer, Timothy Erblich. “I congratulate everyone at Baptist Health South Florida for earning this recognition.”

Methodology & Scoring
The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is based upon the Ethisphere Institute’s Ethics Quotient^® (EQ) framework, which offers a quantitative way to assess a company’s performance in an objective, consistent and standardized manner. The information collected provides a comprehensive sampling of definitive criteria of core competencies rather than all aspects of corporate governance, risk, sustainability, compliance and ethics.

Scores are generated in five key categories: ethics and compliance program (35 percent), culture of ethics (20 percent), corporate citizenship and responsibility (20 percent), governance (15 percent) and leadership and reputation (10 percent). All companies that participate in the assessment process receive their scores, providing them with valuable insights into how they stack up against leading organizations.

Honorees
The full list of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies can be found at worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.

Best practices and insights from the 2019 honorees will be released in a report and webcast in March and April of this year. Sign up to receive the report.

About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 10 hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 40 physician practices, 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence spanning across Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has more than 19,500 employees and more than 3,000 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/newsroom and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.

MIAMI, FL – February 25, 2019 – Surgeon Horacio Asbun, M.D., FACS, has joined Miami Cancer Institute, the region’s premier cancer treatment and research destination and part of Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Asbun will serve as Chief of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery for Miami Cancer Institute and throughout Baptist Health. He brings to the role more than 25 years of surgical experience treating cancers and complex diseases of the liver, pancreas, adrenals, gallbladder and biliary system. Dr. Asbun will combine world-class patient care with leading-edge research to provide highly effective, personalized treatment options for patients with pancreatic and biliary disease. The Pancreatic and Liver Disease Program also draws on expertise from the fields of surgery, interventional radiology, oncology, hepatology, interventional oncology, gastroenterology, diagnostic radiology, interventional gastroenterology, radiation therapy, anesthesia and pain management to deliver seamless multidisciplinary care under one roof.  

“Dr. Asbun is a renowned surgeon and clinical researcher. His addition to the Institute’s Pancreatic Disease Program distinguishes it as a world-class program,” said Michael J. Zinner, M.D., chief executive officer and executive medical director of Miami Cancer Institute. “Our patients will have access to the latest and most sophisticated therapies tailored to treat specific types of tumors and receive comprehensive treatment that focuses on the whole person to achieve the best-possible outcomes and improved quality of life.”  

Dr. Asbun received his medical degree from the University of Chile in Santiago, Chile. His postdoctoral training includes a general surgery fellowship at Hospital de La Santa Cruz y San Pablo, Autonomous University, in Barcelona, Spain, and a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of California at San Diego. Following this training, he completed a general surgery residency at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, CA, University of San Diego California associated program. He also completed a fellowship in gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and pancreas surgery at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA. He is Board certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Prior to joining Miami Cancer Institute, Dr. Asbun served as professor of Surgery at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and chairman of General Surgery and director of the Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Program at Mayo Clinic Florida, which he joined in 2008.

Throughout his career, Dr. Asbun has repeatedly been named a Top Doctor by U.S. News & World Report and Castle Connelly Ltd. He conducts collaborative clinical research to improve treatment efficacy and patient outcomes. He has published more than 150 scientific articles, 110 peer reviewed surgical videos and 35 book chapters in his specialty. He also serves as editor-in-chief of the American College of Surgeons Multimedia Atlas, has edited six surgical books, is a reviewer for numerous scientific journals.

Dr. Asbun directs and teaches national courses on surgery and speaks frequently at scientific conferences around the world, with more than 650 presentations to date in the United States and in over six continents. In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he is a member of multiple surgical societies and serves on the Boards and committees of several national and international professional societies, including the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and the Global Alliance for Surgical, Obstetric, Trauma and Anesthesia Care (G4 alliance).  

About Miami Cancer Institute
Baptist Health South Florida is developing Miami Cancer Institute into a destination cancer center known for its leading clinical care, compassionate patient experience, advanced clinical research and state-of-the-art technology – including the first proton therapy center in South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. To accelerate its mission of hope, caring and innovation, Miami Cancer Institute has joined the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance, a meaningful partnership that affords patients with cancer access to potential breakthrough therapies in South Florida. For more information, visit MiamiCancerInstitute.com.

Miami Cancer Institute is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with ten hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 40 physician practices, 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence spanning across Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has approximately 18,500 employees and more than 3,000 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/newsroom and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.

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Wellness-Focused Hotel Features Table 55 Farm-to-Table Restaurant and Rooms for Longer Stays

MIAMI, Fla. / ARLINGTON, Va. – February 15, 2019 – Following a ribbon cutting ceremony that took place yesterday, Baptist Health South Florida and Interstate Hotels & Resorts unveiled the new Hilton Miami Dadeland, an innovative hotel in the Kendall area of Miami with a distinct focus on wellness.

“We are excited to see the opening of Hilton Miami Dadeland,” said Ana Lopez- Blazquez, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer for Baptist Health. “Early on, we knew we wanted to introduce a unique product to the market that would serve a variety of needs. Hilton embraced our vision of a multipurpose hotel, with rooms equipped for extended stays, and our desire to incorporate wellness into the design of the guest rooms and amenities.”

“We are proud to be working with Baptist Health South Florida to operate the Hilton Miami Dadeland with its dynamic environment and distinct lifestyle focus,” said Michael J. Deitemeyer, president and CEO of Interstate Hotels & Resorts. “Partnering with leading brands like Hilton and Baptist Health allows Interstate to accelerate our continued evolution.”

Designed by local Coral Gables Architect, CallisonRTKL, special design details infused throughout the hotel include Cuban tiles and pineapple-themed wall art and textiles with abstract lines, which represents the fruit’s symbol of hospitality and adds a touch of local style to the property. Hilton Miami Dadeland features 184 contemporary rooms, including 34 suites tailored to guests staying for extended periods, bringing a welcoming and uplifting environment for hotel guests.

The property offers Hilton’s revolutionary, state-of-the-art Five Feet to Fitness™ in-room wellness concept, bringing 11 different fitness equipment and accessory options into the guest room. Five Feet to Fitness™ is perfect for exercise enthusiasts who prefer to workout in private to maintain their routine. Furthering the focus on overall wellness for leisure and business travelers, Hilton Miami Dadeland features a health and wellness center with fitness room, meditation garden, heated outdoor pool and walking and jogging trails at the property.

Hilton Miami Dadeland offers the largest meeting and event space in the area with 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, including a 6,250-square-foot ballroom with private outdoor patio and dedicated pre-function areas.

Executive Chef Andrew Edwards, culinary director of Table 55, created a flavorful, fresh and seasonal menu with the best ingredients from sustainable, local farms and producers, complemented with produce from the on-site garden.

“We are excited to introduce Table 55 at Hilton Miami Dadeland,” said Fernando Salazar, Senior Vice President of Food & Beverage of Interstate Hotels & Resorts. “At Table 55, we are committed to embracing sustainability in all we do, using fresh local produce in a creative way in all of our dishes, while delivering exceptional service. Table 55 is a testament to a new generation of hotel restaurants, celebrating creative dining concepts with a freestanding restaurant mentality to ensure it becomes a favorite spot for both locals and guests.”

In addition to the hotel’s restaurant, Hilton Miami Dadeland offers a grab-n-go pantry, Starbucks, a Wall of Water bar with bottled water from around the world and room service.

The hotel is led by General Manager James Shandor, Director of Sales & Marketing Rosa Albert and Executive Chef Edwards. Situated in the heart of Kendall and adjacent to Baptist Hospital of Miami, Hilton Miami Dadeland is located 13 miles from Miami Airport and two miles from Dadeland Mall and Metro Station, an area known for its convenient locale for business and leisure guests alike.

Hilton Miami Dadeland is also part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 16 distinct hotel brands. Members who book directly have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also enjoy popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check-in and choose their room. The hotel is also part of Hilton’s Travel with Purpose corporate responsibility strategy, which fosters sustainable travel and tourism globally.

In celebration of the grand opening, the hotel is offering a special opening room rate starting from $149 a night. Hilton Honors members who book at Hilton Miami Dadeland between now and May 31, 2019 will earn 1,000 Bonus Hilton Honors points per night. For additional information or to make a reservation, visit Hilton.com.

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About Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Interstate Hotels & Resorts is the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company, operating branded full- and select-service hotels, resorts, convention centers, and independent hotels. Currently, Interstate’s global portfolio represents 530 properties in 12 countries inclusive of a committed pipeline of signed hotels under construction or development around the world. The company’s experienced operators, industry leading platforms, and extensive management capabilities produce exceptional guest experiences and optimal returns for hotel owners and investors.  For more information, please visit www.interstatehotels.com. Connect with Interstate on Facebook and LinkedIn.

About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 10 hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 40 physician practices, 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence spanning across Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has more than 19,500 employees and more than 3,000 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/newsroom and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
For nearly 100 years, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has set the benchmark for hospitality around the world, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests’ evolving needs. With more than 585 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties are located in the world’s most sought-after destinations for guests who know that where they stay matters. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Begin your journey at www.hilton.com, and learn more by visiting newsroom.hilton.com/hhr or following Hilton Hotels & Resorts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

MIAMI, FL – February 14, 2019 – Baptist Health South Florida is one of the 2019 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune. This is the 19^th time Baptist Health has been recognized on the list.

Baptist Health ranked #40 on the list, on which is based on survey feedback representing more than 4.3 million employees, with respondents rating their workplace culture on 60-plus elements of the workplace. These include trust in managers, compensation, fairness, camaraderie and workplace traits linked to innovation. The ranking accounted for the experiences of all employees. Once again, Baptist Health ranked #1 in diversity on the list.

This year marks the 22^nd anniversary of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For list, and 2019 winners continue to show that a high-trust culture for all fuels better business results. Great Place to Work research shows that list winners keep outperforming the stock market, beating industry rivals when it comes to talent retention and demonstrating higher levels of productivity than peers.

“We value the great working environment our employees contribute to and benefit from, which also has an impact on employees’ loved ones and the patients and families in the communities we serve,” said Brian E. Keeley, president and CEO of Baptist Health South Florida. “It is a great honor to be recognized again for our long-standing culture of caring for people by listening to them and providing them with opportunities to learn and grow and offering programs and benefits to fit their needs.”

Baptist Health employees have many work/life benefits, which include on-site child care at various facilities, free online and on-site educational offerings, a retirement plan with matching contributions, paid time off cash-outs, a fund that provides interest-free loans to employees who need help for an unusual or unexpected financial crisis, and an award-winning employee wellness program that includes free on-site employee clinics, free fitness centers, a cutting-edge health management program, training clubs and fitness classes.

“The 2019 100 Best are the leaders in creating the most innovative workplaces built on trust,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. “Employees at these organizations feel valued, respected and heard, and are inspired to be their best selves because of the commitment these winning companies have made to creating a great workplace for all employees, no matter who they are or what they do for the company.”

The 100 Best Companies is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE based on employee feedback from Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations. Baptist Health also was ranked as a Best Workplace for Diversity and a Best Workplace for Healthcare by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.

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About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 10 hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 40 physician practices, 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence spanning across Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has more than 19,500 employees and more than 3,000 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/newsroom and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.

About The FORTUNE 100 Best Companies To Work For®
Great Place to Work based its ranking on a data-driven methodology applied to anonymous Trust Index™ survey responses representing the view of more than 4.3 million employees at Great Place to Work-Certified organizations with more than 1,000 employees. To learn more about Great Place to Work Certification and recognition on Best Workplaces lists published with FORTUNE, visit Greatplacetowork.com.

About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is a global people analytics and consulting firm that helps companies produce better business results by focusing on workplace culture. Powered by more than 30 years of research, Emprising®, its SaaS-enabled survey and analytics platform, gives companies access to the assessments, data, and reporting needed to build a high-trust, high-performance culture. 

Tavernier, FL – February 7, 2019 – This year marked the 30^th anniversary of the Mariners Hospital Bougainvillea Ball. For over 15 years, Caribee Boat Sales & Marina has donated a boat for a raffle to raise funds for the hospital. This year’s winner, Michael Thaler, is the proud new owner of a 2019 18-foot Hewes Redfisher with a Yamaha VF-115LA 4-stroke high performance outboard motor, complete with an AmeraTrail custom trailer. Mr. Thaler is so grateful that he has offered to donate all the wine for the Mariners Hospital Bougainvillea Ball in 2020. His wife, Esther, owns Martinis Fine Wine & Spirits in Islamorada.

This year’s ball raised funds for a significant expansion of Mariners Hospital’s Emergency Center. Mariners Hospital Board Chairman Jay Hershoff said, “While we have a great facility there, we’re going to make it even better.” 

Mariners Hospital is grateful to Caribee Boat Sales & Marina, as well as all of the generous donors who made this year’s event such a success. 

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 About Mariners Hospital
Mariners Hospital is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 10 hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 40 physician practices, 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence spanning across Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has more than 19,500 employees and more than 3,000 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/newsroom and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/BaptistHealthSF and on Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.