BOYNTON BEACH – March 26, 2018 – Bethesda Hospital West marked its fifth anniversary Saturday with a Community Health Fair, featuring cooking presentations, health screenings and healthy cupcakes.

The 80-bed hospital, part of the Bethesda Health system that merged last year into Baptist Health South Florida, opened in 2013 at 9655 West Boynton Beach. Boulevard to serve a growing population in west Palm Beach County.

Members of the community attended the event, where they were privy to a sneak peek of the hospital’s planned expansion and a special preview of its new ambulatory surgery center. Members of various hospital departments, from emergency to outpatient rehabilitation to women’s health, were on hand to talk about care provided to patients.

Young-at-heart guests enjoyed the Teddy Bear Hospital and played a game of “Guess How Many BandAids are in the Jar” between cupcakes and face painting. Other activities included healthy cooking demonstrations and health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, cancer, heart health and sleep.

About Bethesda Hospital West
Bethesda Hospital West 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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MIAMI, FL – March 19, 2018 — Psychiatrist Rachel Rohaidy, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Medical Group, a network of primary care doctors and specialists who provide high-quality medical care to patients of all ages, as part of Baptist Health South Florida Care & Counseling. She specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, addictive and emotional disorders and provides confidential and compassionate care to people seeking help during crises. Dr. Rohaidy’s areas of specialty include general adult psychiatry, acute/emergency psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, inpatient and outpatient detoxification and substance dependence in pregnant women. She is affiliated with South Miami Hospital and her primary office is located at 6900 SW 80th Street in Miami.

“We are proud to welcome Dr. Rohaidy to the Baptist Health South Florida Care & Counseling team. She will provide much-needed mental and behavioral health and substance use services to our community,” said Bernie Fernandez Jr., M.D., CEO of Baptist Health Medical Group. “Dr. Rohaidy is highly trained in the biological, psychological and social components of illness and uniquely qualified to evaluate and treat patients struggling with mental illness and addiction. She also has vast experience working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.”

Dr. Rohaidy comes to Baptist Health from Banyan Health Systems. She is Board certified in psychiatry and neurology. She received her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. She completed three years of residency training in psychiatry at Vidant Medical Center, Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, N.C., Larkin Community Hospital in Miami and the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. She also completed an addiction fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Rohaidy is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.

“Experience, skill and compassion are key components to serving our patients, and Dr. Rohaidy embodies these attributes. We are thrilled to have her join our medical team,” said Lissette Egues, vice president of Baptist Outpatient Services.

About Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Medical Group, a network of primary care doctors and specialists who provide high quality medical care to patients of all ages, 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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MIAMI, FLA. (March 15, 2018) — Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida and the state’s only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance, proudly announced today that it has officially opened South Florida’s first state-of-the-art Proton Therapy Center and is currently treating patients. Proton therapy is the latest addition to Miami Cancer Institute’s comprehensive radiation oncology program – the only cancer center in the world to offer each of the latest radiation therapies in one place.

Proton therapy is one of the most advanced methods of radiation oncology available today due to its unique ability to allow radiation treatment doses to be delivered to cancerous tumors while minimizing radiation exposure to healthy tissues and organs, ultimately resulting in the potential for fewer short and long-term side effects for patients. Proton therapy is particularly effective in treating childhood cancers and adults diagnosed with cancers of the brain, head and neck, spine, lung, esophagus, liver, prostate, and certain left-sided breast cancers.

“We’re delighted to unveil our Proton Therapy Center and to have successfully treated our first patients, many of whom are adults and children diagnosed with aggressive cancer types that benefit most from proton therapy,” said Minesh Mehta, M.D., Deputy Director and Chief of Radiation Oncology at Miami Cancer Institute. “As one of the most innovative treatment modalities available, proton therapy promises numerous advantages for patients and further positions the Institute’s radiation oncology program at the leading-edge of cancer treatment and care both locally and internationally.”

Offering one of the most advanced forms of pencil beam scanning (PBS) technology, Miami Cancer Institute’s Proton Therapy Center features three, gantry-based treatment rooms equipped with the latest generation proton therapy delivery platform by leading provider, IBA. Using PBS technology in conjunction with innovative volumetric and surface imaging technologies, the Institute’s Proton Therapy Center is able to maximize the delivery precision and accuracy of Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) treatments to patients. Miami Cancer Institute’s Proton Therapy Center is the first and only center in the United States to bring each of these advances together, making this highly sophisticated cancer care easily accessible to patients in South Florida, as well as those in neighboring regions including Latin America and the Caribbean.

“The launch of our Proton Therapy Center is just one more example of how our Institute is delivering on its promise of cutting-edge technology and treatment offerings for patients in South Florida and beyond,” said Michael J. Zinner, M.D., Founding CEO and Executive Medical Director at Miami Cancer Institute. “We are one of only a few cancer facilities in the world to provide patients with this this level of advanced radiation therapy, and I couldn’t be prouder of the hard work and dedication of our staff in delivering this center to our community.”

Miami Cancer Institute’s Proton Therapy Center features a robust roster of nationally and internationally recognized physicians and scientists with more than 25 years of proton therapy experience. In addition to proton therapy, Miami Cancer Institute’s radiation oncology program features TrueBeam Linear Accelerators, TomoTherapy, CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, ViewRay MRIdian MR Linac (one of only five sites in the United States to have this technology), and brachytherapy.

To learn more about proton therapy at Miami Cancer Institute, please visit MiamiCancerInstitute.com.

About Miami Cancer Institute

Miami Cancer Institute is a destination cancer center known for its leading clinical care, compassionate patient experience, clinical research 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 robust roster of prominent physicians established in the community, in addition to 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 the standards of care developed by our multidisciplinary disease management teams match those at MSK. Heralded nationally as one of the new “hybrid” cancer centers of the future, Miami Cancer Institute combines well-established, high-quality community-based cancer care with the best of an academic cancer center – subspecialty-trained surgeons, radiation oncologists and medical oncologists who are national experts and innovators 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.

Boynton Beach, FL – Jacquelyn Fogle, MSN, MHA, BSB, RN, has joined the Southeast Florida Organization of Nurse Executives (SFONE) Board of Directors. Fogle will serve as a Director for Palm Beach County.

Fogle joined Bethesda Hospital East in 2012 and is currently the Assistant Vice President of Patient Services. In her role, she provides leadership support for the hospital and patient care services, manages the operations of acute care nursing and supports the hospital’s initiatives to achieve quality, safety and customer satisfaction goals.

Marathon, Fla. – March 6, 2018 – Baptist Health South Florida – the region’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organization – announced on February 5 plans to design and build an entirely new Fishermen’s Community Hospital in Marathon. And only five days later, area residents rallied at an intimate event to support and promote the healthcare organization’s campaign to raise $15 million in philanthropic commitments toward the total project cost of $40 million.

Marathon residents Steve and Sheila Cook, owners of the local Art Studio emporium, hosted a fundraising campaign kickoff on Feb. 10 at their home – lovingly named “The Bait Shack” – located on a lush five-acre property that once was a botanical nursery.

“We are here today because we believe in our community of Marathon,” said the Cooks. “We believe in its future. We believe in our residents. We believe we will recover from Hurricane Irma. We believe we will rebuild better than ever. We believe we can overcome any challenges we face. We believe we deserve the best healthcare. And we can build a new Fishermen’s Community Hospital.”

The Cooks passionate support of the community and of the vital importance of a new Fishermen’s Community Hospital was echoed by Mariners Hospital and Fishermen’s Community Hospital CEO, Rick Freeburg, who recalled Baptist Health’s quick response in bringing a field hospital to Marathon in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, and the organization’s commitment to replace the field hospital with a $3-million modular facility until an entirely new critical access hospital is built.

“Baptist Health continues to invest heavily in Marathon and is 100 percent committed to this community,” said Freeburg. “We have the opportunity to make a real difference in the Middle Keys. It’s an incredibly exciting time, and while it’s a major undertaking, with the community’s support, we can make it happen.”

Among the other influential leaders addressing the invitees were Mike Leonard, chairman of the Fishermen’s Hospital Council of Baptist Health Foundation; Fishermen’s Community Hospital Campaign Co-chairs Bob Belcaster and Jim Rifkin; and Mariners Hospital and Fishermen’s Community Hospital Chairman Jay Hershoff.

Rounding out the event was remarks from Baptist Health’s Executive VP and COO Bo Boulenger, who introduced the evening’s special guest, Jon Landau, renowned producer of the Academy Award-winning Titanic, the Avatar film series and Dick Tracy, among other major motion pictures. Landau also serves as a member of the Board of Baptist Health Foundation. He articulated why a hospital is so vitally important to the Middle Keys and why Baptist Health is the ideal partner to build “the new island hospital that this community needs and deserves.”

Individuals interested in making a difference through the “Our Community, Your Hospital” campaign are encouraged to contact Wendy Reilly Gentes, [email protected], or Kim E. Gregory, [email protected], or call the Baptist Health Foundation offices at 786-467-5400.

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 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.

MIAMI, FL – February 28, 2018 — Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida and the state’s only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance, welcomes hematologist-oncologist Guilherme Rabinowits, M.D., to its world-class, multidisciplinary team of cancer care specialists. Dr. Rabinowits specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer, melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancer. He is a recognized expert in the treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma — a rare skin cancer. He is conducting several clinical trials to study this disease, increasing translational research efforts for the management of the aggressive cancer. He has led the development of Head and Neck Oncology Pathways, which guides oncology practitioners in the delivery of evidence-based treatment for head and neck cancer.

“Dr. Rabinowits brings to the Institute significant training and experience in hematology and oncology and the treatment of rare and aggressive cancers,” said Michael J. Zinner, M.D., founding CEO and executive medical director of Miami Cancer Institute. “His clinical expertise and leadership in research and teaching will greatly benefit our team and patients with head and neck cancer, melanoma, and non-melanoma skin cancer.”

Dr. Rabinowits is an editorial reviewer for several peer-reviewed scientific journals and teaches medical oncology to students, residents and fellows. He served as a member of Harvard Medical School’s clinical faculty for six years. He is widely published in numerous medical journals and is invited to present at scientific conferences. He is a member of the America Society of Clinical Oncology.

Dr. Rabinowits is Board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He received his medical degree from Fundacao Tecnico-Educacional Souza Marques in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Lahey Clinic and Medical Center in Burlington, Mass. His post-doctoral training also includes an oncology-hematology fellowship at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Ky., where he served as chief fellow.

Dr. Rabinowits comes to Miami Cancer Institute from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, both located in in Boston, Mass.

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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MIAMI, FL— February 26, 2018 — The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of Baptist Children’s Hospital has earned a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

This distinction recognizes critical care units in which caregivers commit to exceptional patient care and improved patient outcomes, and who align their practices with the AACN’s six Healthy Work Environment Standards. The criteria used to determine recipients of this three-year designation mirror those of renowned national quality designations, such as the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program for nursing, the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the National Quality Healthcare Award.

“This recognition means we’re striving for, and achieving, optimal patient care in our PICU,” said Nancy Huertas Savino, Assistant Vice President of Nursing of Baptist Children’s Hospital, Obstetrics and Women’s Services. “Our entire care team in the PICU has welcomed the opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to following evidence-based practices that result in the best care for our patients.”

The silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence signifies the PICU team has established effective policies, procedures and processes that consider the input of staff and key stakeholders. It also acknowledges the presence of improvement strategies and performance measures that are regularly compared to those of other hospitals to determine best practices.

Baptist Children’s Hospital’s PICU earned its Beacon Award for Excellence by meeting the following evidence-based criteria:

• Leadership structures and systems
• Appropriate staffing and staff engagement
•  Effective communication, knowledge management and learning and development
•  Evidence-based practice and processes
•  Outcome measurement

“While patient care and nursing are often judged by compassion and service to our patients and their families, we must hold ourselves to the high levels of care, achieved by evidence-based practices,” said Lourdes Castaneda, R.N., Director of Patient Care, Baptist Children’s Hospital. “This is definitely a high-touch environment, and we strive to couple that with positive outcomes for our patients.”

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About Baptist Children’s Hospital
Baptist Children’s Hospital 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 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 Beacon Award for Excellence
Established in 2003, the Beacon Award for Excellence offers a road map to help guide exceptional care through improved outcomes and greater overall patient satisfaction. U.S. and Canadian units where patients receive their principal nursing care after hospital admission qualify for this excellence award. Units that receive the Beacon Award for Excellence meet criteria in six categories: leadership structures and systems; appropriate staffing and staff engagement; effective communication, knowledge management, and learning and development; evidence-based practice and processes; and outcome measurement. To learn more, visit www.aacn.org/beacon or call 800-899-2226.

About the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Founded in 1969 and based in Aliso Viejo, California, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world. AACN represents the interests of more than half a million acute and critical care nurses and includes more than 200 chapters in the United States. The organization’s vision is to create a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and their families in which acute and critical care nurses make their optimal contribution. To learn more about AACN, visit www.aacn.org, connect with the organization on Facebook at www.facebook.com/aacnface or follow AACN on Twitter at www.twitter.com/aacnme.

Coral Gables, Fla. – February 26, 2017—Baptist Health Medical Group, an organization of more than 180 physicians in multiple specialties integrated within Baptist Health South Florida, welcomes to its team four Board-certified obstetrician/gynecologists. Robert Feldman, M.D., FACOG, Charles Kalstone, M.D., FACOG, Debra Kenward, M.D., P.A., FACOG, and Ellen Schwartzbard, M.D., will see patients at Women’s Health of South Miami, located at 6141 Sunset Drive, Suite 401, in South Miami. The four OB/GYN physicians are affiliated with Baptist Hospital and South Miami Hospital.

“From maternity care to preventive care and screening for cancer, OB/GYN physicians are at the frontline of women’s healthcare,” said Bernie Fernandez Jr., M.D., CEO of Baptist Health Medical Group. “We are pleased to welcome these highly experienced and regarded physicians to Baptist Health Medical Group and expand our women’s health and wellness services in the community.”

Dr. Feldman has more than 30 years of experience providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care to women of all ages. He has been a principal investigator on more than 175 clinical research trials and has authored numerous articles that have been published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Dr. Feldman earned his medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Fla., and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he served as chief resident.

Dr. Kalstone, has practiced obstetrics and gynecology for more than 40 years. He specializes in preventive care and helps women stay healthy by establishing an ongoing personal patient-physician relationship and coordinating specialty care. He earned his medical degree at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Mich., graduating with distinction. He also completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan Medical School.

Dr. Kenward has cared for women for more than 30 years. She specializes in hormonal treatment during the different phases of a woman’s life—from reproductive age to perimenopause to postmenopausal. She also educates girls and women in the community on health issues and preventive strategies so they can achieve optimum wellness. Dr. Kenward received her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Fla., and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-Jackson Memorial Hospital, where she served as chief resident.

Dr. Schwartzbard has more than 20 years of experience providing a full range of obstetrics and gynecology care to women, from adolescence through the postmenopausal years. She specializes in all aspects of reproductive health, including family planning, infertility, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause. Dr. Schwartzbard earned her medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, Md., serving as chief resident.

About Baptist Health Medical Group
Baptist Health Medical Group, a network of primary care doctors and specialists who provide high quality medical care to patients of all ages, 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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MIAMI, FL – January 2018 – Pediatric hematologist and oncologist Doured Daghistani, M.D., has been named president of medical staff for Baptist Hospital, part of Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Daghistani is serving his second term as president.

Prior to his first appointment, Dr. Daghistani served a two-year term as vice president of medical staff at Baptist Hospital. He also held the role of secretary-treasurer, in addition to serving as chairman of Baptist Children’s Hospital Executive Board and chief of pediatric hematology and oncology at Miami Cancer Institute.

Dr. Daghistani is board certified in pediatrics with a subspecialty in pediatric hematology and oncology. He earned his medical degree at the University of Damascus, Syria, and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Miami.

Joining Dr. Daghistani as officers on the Baptist Hospital medical staff are pediatric neonatologist Ernesto Valdes, M.D, who was elected vice president, obstetrician and gynecologist Jason James, M.D., who was elected secretary-treasurer, and cardiothoracic surgeon Niberto Moreno, M.D. who was named member at large.

Dr. Valdes served a two-year term as chief of pediatrics at Baptist Children’s Hospital. He earned his medical degree at Universidad Central del Este in the Dominican Republic. He completed his residency at University of Miami School of Medicine and a fellowship in neonatal and perinatal medicine at Baylor University Medical Center in Texas. He is board certified in neonatal and perinatal medicine.

Dr. James is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. He is the immediate past chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Baptist Hospital.

Dr. Moreno served as ex-officio member of Baptist Hospital medical staff. In addition to serving on the medical staff, Dr. Moreno is chief of cardiothoracic surgery for Baptist Health Cardiac & Thoracic Surgical Group and Baptist Health Medical Group. He is board certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery. Term for all members begins January 1, 2018 for a one-year period.

About Baptist Hospital

Baptist 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 as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and 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.

Miami, FL – February 20, 2018 – Hilton Miami Dadeland development project celebrated its topping off construction milestone. The seven-story development by Baptist Health South Florida just reached full height and is on track for a late fall 2018 opening.

The 150,000-square-foot hotel will be located at 9100 N. Kendall Drive, on the campus of Baptist Hospital and Miami Cancer Institute and in close proximity to many shops and dining as well as Dadeland Mall, historic Coral Gables, Key Biscayne and Coconut Grove. Nearby transportation hubs include Miami International Airport, Miami MetroRail, and Tamiami Executive Airport.

Hotel amenities will be suited for business and leisure travel as well as patients and their families and will include 184-guest rooms, 34 tailored to extended stays, a 6,250 square-foot ballroom with additional meeting space options, health and wellness center with a fitness room, a heated outdoor pool, a farm-to-table restaurant, Starbucks, room service, and a 24-hour business center.

“We are excited to see the construction progress for the Hilton Miami Dadeland,” said Ana Lopez-Blazquez, chief executive officer, Baptist Health Enterprises. “The property will offer signature elements of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, unparalleled amenities and beautifully designed rooms – a nice compliment to the warmth and hospitality Baptist Health is known for.”

The building is being designed by local Coral Gables Architect, CallisonRTKL, infusing best practices from healthcare and hospitality design bringing a welcoming, compassionate and uplifting environment for hotel guests.

The property will be managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts, which will soon welcome a General Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing to the pre-opening sales office that will open in the next few weeks.

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
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,200 properties with more than 856,000 rooms in 105 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences – every hotel, every guest, every time. The company’s portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else and free standard Wi-Fi. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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 540 properties in 12 countries inclusive of 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, or follow Interstate on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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