Coral Gables, FL – October 23, 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 three physicians affiliated with Fishermen’s Community Hospital.

Ronald Samess, M.D., family medicine, see patients at 5701 Overseas Hwy., Suite 17. General surgeons Alan Netzman, D.O., and Steven Smith, M.D., also practice in this building, in Suite 8.

“We are pleased to welcome Drs. Samess, Netzman, and Smith to Baptist Health Medical Group and extend our reach in the Florida Keys,” said Bernie Fernandez Jr., M.D., CEO of Baptist Health Medical Group. “In line with the Baptist Health mission, they will provide patients in the Middle Keys with high-quality, compassionate patient- and family-centered healthcare services.”

Rick Freeburg, CEO of Fishermen’s Community Hospital and Mariners Hospital, added: “These highly skilled physicians are valued additions to the Baptist Health family. They are acutely aware of the healthcare needs in the Keys community, and I look forward to collaborating with them to meet the needs of the people we serve.”

Dr. Samess diagnose and treat a wide range of health issues, including simple and complex health conditions, chronic disease management, minor emergencies, urgent care and the coordination of specialty care. They also promote wellness by offering routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunizations, screening tests and personalized healthy lifestyle counseling.

Dr. Samess is Board certified in family medicine. He received his medical degree from the Free University of Brussels in Belgium, and completed a residency in family medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, where he served as chief resident.

Dr. Smith and Dr. Netzman treat a broad spectrum of conditions and diseases with operative intervention. They manage a patient’s preoperative diagnosis, perform elective and emergency surgery on most body systems and provide comprehensive postoperative care. Both physicians are Board certified in surgery.

Dr. Smith received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed a surgical internship at Tulane University School of Medicine, Charity Hospital of New Orleans, and a four-year surgical residency at the same facility and other hospitals affiliated with the medical school.

Dr. Netzman received his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Iowa, and completed two surgical residencies—at Metropolitan Hospital, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and at Community Hospital South Broward, Southeastern Medical Center, in North Miami Beach.

Due to Hurricane Irma, Fishermen’s Community Hospital opened a full-service field hospital in order to provide care to the Middle Keys community. The mobile disaster hospital is on the grounds of Fishermen’s and includes a five-bed emergency department, a six-bed-in-patient unit, diagnostic equipment and a laboratory.

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 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 – October 17, 2017 – Radiation oncologist Rupesh Kotecha, M.D., has joined Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida’s unique and integrated Radiation Oncology department, which offers standard photon therapy and soon will open the region’s first proton therapy center. Dr. Kotecha will work alongside internationally renowned radiation oncologist Minesh Mehta, M.D., the Institute’s deputy director and chief of radiation oncology, to provide advanced cancer care and conduct clinical trials designed to help discover new and innovative ways to treat cancer with radiation therapy.

“Miami Cancer Institute continues to recruit some of the nation’s best and brightest radiation oncologists, further building our team of highly skilled specialists and positioning the Institute as the region’s premier destination for leading-edge radiation treatment,” said Dr. Mehta. “Dr. Kotecha is an extremely innovative radiation oncologist. He will perform the most advanced and effective radiation therapies and provide our patients with personalized care that ensures the best possible outcomes.”

Dr. Kotecha’s research background and clinical interests have focused on optimizing radiosurgical treatment of brain metastases. He comes to Miami Cancer Institute from Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute in Cleveland, where he completed a five-year residency in radiation oncology. He received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in East Lansing, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Dr. Kotecha has received numerous awards and honors for his clinical excellence and accomplishments in research and teaching. He has been an invited presenter at many symposiums and has published book chapters and dozens of articles in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Radiation Oncology, International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology and Practical Radiation Oncology. He also serves as an editorial contributor on the topic of brain cancer for PracticeUpdate, an online resource for healthcare providers.

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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In September of 2017, Baptist Health fielded over 50 media inquiries both locally and nationally before, during and after Hurricane Irma. For the first time, a national medical correspondent was embedded at Baptist Hospital during the storm. This video highlights the top earned media clips including CNN, Nightly News with Lester Holt, The Today Show, Miami Herald, NBC6, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, MSNBC, WLRN, Univision 51 and CBS4. Additionally, Baptist Health used various social media platforms to inform the community about operations and important health topics.

MIAMI, FL – October 9, 2017 – Surgical oncologist Ramon Jimenez, M.D., FACS, has joined the world-class team of specialists at Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida, the region’s premier cancer treatment and research destination. Dr. Jimenez will serve as chief of melanoma and soft tissue sarcoma surgery. Highly experienced in utilizing innovative surgical techniques to treat a wide variety of cancers requiring surgical intervention, he specializes in the surgical treatment of melanoma and soft tissue sarcomas — the latter referring to rare cancers that start in the soft tissues of the body, such as fat and muscle.

In practice for more than 20 years, Dr. Jimenez will collaborate with the Institute’s multidisciplinary teams of cancer care specialists, including pathologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and patient support specialists, to provide the most effective treatment plan for each patient.

“Treating rare cancers requires rare skill, and Miami Cancer Institute continues to build an interdisciplinary cancer care team composed of specialists who are experts in their fields,” said Michael J. Zinner, M.D., founding CEO and executive medical director of Miami Cancer Institute. “The appointment of Dr. Jimenez at the Institute is evidence of our commitment to providing each patient with the most advanced, effective cancer care.”

Dr. Jimenez, who is Board-certified in general surgery, received his undergraduate degree in biology from Yale University, graduating summa cum laude, and earned his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed a general surgical residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by a fellowship in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. His postdoctoral training also included a surgical research fellowship at Harvard Medical School.

Prior to joining Miami Cancer Institute, Dr. Jimenez was director of the Division of Surgical Oncology at Hartford Healthcare Medical Group in Hartford, Conn. An educator as well, he served as clinical assistant professor of surgery at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and has presented abstracts at medical symposiums throughout the U.S. Dr. Jimenez is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology and a member of several professional medical associations.

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 – October 1, 2017 – Bethesda Health, headquartered in Boynton Beach, today became a part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region. After two and a half years of extensive due diligence, the merger of the two organizations is official effective Oct. 1.

“Our organizations share similar values and a steadfast commitment to providing quality healthcare to our patients,” said Brian E. Keeley, president and chief executive officer of Baptist Health. “Together, as not-for-profit mission-driven organizations, we will enhance our capabilities and carry out our common goal of providing compassionate, patient-focused comprehensive care to our community.”

With the addition of Bethesda Health, including Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West, Baptist Health grows to 10 hospitals, more than 40 physician practices and approximately 50 outpatient facilities as well as internationally-renowned centers of excellence in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

Baptist Health’s merger with Bethesda will allow the organization to expand access to high-quality, compassionate care across South Florida.

According to Bethesda Health chief executive officer Roger Kirk, the merger reflects Bethesda’s commitment to serving Palm Beach County for years to come. “During these ever-changing times in the healthcare industry, hospitals across the country are positioning themselves to strengthen their capabilities in patient care and enhance their resources. This partnership with Baptist Health gives our community expanded access to healthcare services,” said Kirk.
Founded in 1959, Bethesda includes two not-for-profit hospitals, 401-bed Bethesda Hospital East and 80-bed Bethesda Hospital West. Bethesda Health and its affiliates offer a full array of healthcare services, including the Bethesda Heart Hospital for the most comprehensive level of cardiovascular services, general, vascular and endovascular surgery, maternity, neonatal and pediatric intensive care, women’s health services and the Bethesda Comprehensive Cancer Center.

About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with eight hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has approximately 16,000 employees and 2,400 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.

About Bethesda Health, Inc.
Bethesda Health is comprised of two not-for-profit hospitals, Bethesda Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West, which are supported by the generosity of philanthropic community members through the Bethesda Hospital Foundation. Through community support we have grown to 675 physicians and more than 2,500 employees. Bethesda Health includes Bethesda Health Physician Group, Bethesda Heart Hospital, Bethesda Orthopaedic Institute, Cornell Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine, the Center for Women and Children, which includes Level III neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, the Bethesda College of Health Sciences and accredited centers for Stroke, Chest Pain and Heart Failure. Bethesda Hospital is proud to be a part of Palm Beach County’s consortium to provide graduate medical education, in partnership with the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. Now in its fourth year, Bethesda trains Resident physicians in Internal Medicine, General Surgery and Emergency Medicine. Visit BaptistHealth.net/Bethesda

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MIAMI, FL – September 29, 2017 – Baptist Health South Florida was recognized by Working Mother magazine as one of the 2017 Working Mother 100 Best Companies for its strong leadership in creating progressive programs for its workforce in the areas of advancement of women, flexibility, childcare and paid parental leave. The 100 Best Companies are featured in the October/November issue of Working Mother and on workingmother.com.

This is the 25th time that Baptist Health has been recognized with this honor. This year Baptist Health will be inducted in the Working Mother 100 Best Companies Quarter Century Club, which honors companies that have been on the list for 25 years or more.

“We take pride in caring for our working families by developing programs and providing resources that support their personal and professional needs,” said Adriene McCoy, corporate vice president and chief human resources officer, Baptist Health South Florida. “It is an honor to be recognized again for our unwavering commitment to employees’ overall well-being.”

Working Mother Editor-in-Chief Meredith Bodgas says, “This year’s winning companies know the value of keeping their employee moms engaged and supported. They use schedule flexibility, paid parental leave and family benefits to ensure that parents can develop meaningful careers while leading satisfying home lives.”

Subha Barry, senior vice president & managing director of Working Mother Media, says, “As our 32nd year of recognizing the best companies begins, we are happy to see that the next generation, coupled with technology, have shown us how employees can be efficient, productive, effective and impactful no matter where they work. The 2017 Working Mother 100 Best Companies’ policies and programs have built loyalty among their employees that cannot be underestimated.”

The complete list of the 2017 Working Mother 100 Best Companies can be found here.

About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with eight hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has approximately 16,000 employees and 2,400 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 Working Mother Media
Working Mother Media (WMM), a division of Bonnier Corporation (bonniercorp.com), publishes Working Mother magazine and its companion website, workingmother.com. The Working Mother Research Institute (workingmother.com/wmri), the National Association for Female Executives (nafe.com) and Diversity Best Practices (diversitybestpractices.com) are also units within WMM. WMM’s mission is to serve as a champion of culture change. Working Mother magazine is the only national magazine for career-committed mothers. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest.

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MIAMI, FL – September 21, 2017 – As an organization that prides itself on the hard work of each and every employee to deliver outstanding healthcare to our patients and their families, Baptist Health South Florida is honored to be named one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.

The list considered more than 400,000 employee surveys from hundreds of businesses in all sectors of the economy. The ranking gauged women’s assessment of their organizations’ culture, leadership, fairness and other elements essential for a great workplace. Baptist Health came in #46 on the list.

“At Baptist Health, we know our people are the key to our success in caring for others, and that’s why we are passionate about offering employees many avenues to nurture their personal and professional growth and development,” said Adriene McCoy, corporate vice president and chief human resources officer for Baptist Health South Florida. “It’s important to us that all of our employees feel supported and valued for the important work they do – it’s part of our culture.”

Research from Great Place to Work has shown that women are five times more likely to plan a long-term future with their employers when they say they’re treated as full members of the team, regardless of position. The Best Workplaces for Women also set themselves apart from competitors in other important ways: 95 percent of women at these organizations describe them as friendly, and the same share say they’re proud to tell others where they work.

“The Best Workplaces for Women deserve recognition for crafting environments where men and women alike can bring their best selves to work each day,” said Michael Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work.

The Best Workplaces for Women 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 South Florida also was ranked as a Best Workplace for Health Care by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.

About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with eight hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has approximately 16,000 employees and 2,400 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 Best Workplaces for Women
The ranking was drawn from surveys of more than 400,000 U.S. employees at Great Place to Work-Certified organizations, assessing them on:
• Key metrics for a great workplace. Great Place to Work analyzed how women rated their organizations in more than 50 areas, including respect, fairness, management and camaraderie.
• Gender comparison. The ranking considered women’s survey results compared to their colleagues’ to ensure women had as positive an experience as men. This took into account an index of factors where women often lag their peers, such as access to meaningful work, fair pay and plans for a future with their organizations.
• Consistent experiences in a diverse group. Great Place to Work also analyzed demographic patterns to ensure companies created great workplaces for all women, regardless of who they are or what jobs they do.
Surveys were conducted anonymously at each organization and women’s results achieved at least a 95 percent confidence level and a 7 percent margin of error or less. Organizations needed to employ at least 50 women to be considered.

About Great Place to Work
Great Place to Work is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through its certification programs, Great Place to Work recognizes outstanding workplace cultures and produces the annual FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For®” and Great Place to Work Best Workplaces lists for Millennials, women, diversity, small & medium companies, industries and, internationally, countries and regions. Through its culture consulting services, Great Place to Work helps its clients create great workplaces that outpace peers on key business metrics like revenue growth, profitability, retention and stock performance.

Dr. Koehne comes to Miami from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, where he currently serves as one of the leading physicians in the Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Service in the Division of Hematologic Oncology

MIAMI, FL –  August 31, 2017— Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, has announced that Guenther Koehne, M.D., Ph.D. – currently one of the leading physicians in the Adult Bone Marrow Transplantation Service in the Division of Hematologic Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York City – will be its new chief of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Hematologic Oncology. Miami Cancer Institute is Florida’s only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance, an elite organization that provides patients in Miami access to many of MSKCC’s innovative clinical trials, previously available only by traveling to New York City. One of the world’s oldest and largest private cancer centers, MSKCC has devoted more than 130 years to exceptional patient care, innovative research, drug development and educational programs and is today a world leader in cancer center.

“We are thrilled to welcome someone of Dr. Koehne’s stature to our team of experts,” said Michael J. Zinner, M.D., founding CEO and executive medical director of Miami Cancer Institute. “He will lead the development and growth of our bone marrow transplant program from its inception, delivering on the solution to a critical community health need. With a limited number of bone marrow transplant programs available in South Florida, our program – under Dr. Koehne’s uniquely qualified leadership – means fewer patients will need to leave the area to receive the care they need. His impact will be immediately felt.”

Dr. Koehne is an internationally renowned expert in the treatment of leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, multiple myeloma and other lymphoproliferative diseases, both with autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantations. He is especially known for his work in adoptive immunotherapeutic approaches with antigen-specific, donor-derived T lymphocytes in the treatment of viral complications following allogeneic transplants, and developed new approaches to the treatment of patients with high-risk multiple myeloma, minimal residual disease of leukemia and relapsed disease post-allogeneic bone marrow transplantation.
A physician-scientist, Dr. Koehne received his medical degree and Ph.D. from Medical University of Hamburg, Germany, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine. He completed an additional internal medicine residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He did his medical oncology/hematology fellowship at MSKCC, and an additional research fellowship in the Immunology Program at the Sloan Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation Service, where he also served as a research associate.

He has served as the principal investigator or principal co-investigator of numerous clinical trials involving bone marrow transplantation, particularly in the area of multiple myeloma. In his new role at Miami Cancer Institute, Dr. Koehne will oversee the hiring of other transplant physicians and additional hematologic oncologists; build a complete transplant team involving advanced practice providers, nurses and other key personnel; and develop and implement standard operating procedures, treatment protocols and clinical trials for bone marrow transplantation in close collaboration with his colleagues at MSKCC.
“Dr. Koehne’s expertise immediately accelerates our path to excellence in both hematologic oncology and bone marrow transplantation, moving us yet another step closer to the fulfillment of our vision of becoming a destination cancer center,” said Leonard Kalman, M.D., deputy director and chief medical officer of Miami Cancer Institute. “He will also play a key role in working with Baptist Health in its pursuit of an inpatient allogeneic transplantation program.”

“I am very excited to join Miami Cancer Institute and for the opportunity to contribute to its development and growth,” said Dr. Koehne. “There is a tremendous potential for the Institute to grow, not only in Florida but throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. There is great need for a transplant center and hematologic oncology service in this region that allows patients to receive their care right here in Miami.”

Dr. Koehne will begin work at Miami Cancer Institute in October.

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 eight hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Fisherman’s Community 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. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, 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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MIAMI – August 31, 2017 – Baptist Health South Florida has been recognized as one of the best healthcare organizations to work for in an annual survey recently conducted by Forbes. Headquartered in Coral Gables, Baptist Health ranks number two on this distinguished list, behind Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, – the only healthcare organization in the region on the list.

“We are very proud that Baptist Health earned a top spot on the Forbes list. Our mission statement is rooted in our commitment to integrity, and our values define the way we treat our patients and employees and carry out business,” said Brian E. Keeley, president and chief executive officer of Baptist Health. “We work hard to ensure that all of our employees have the tools and support they need in order to grow both personally and professionally.”

As noted in the Forbes survey, employees had great things to say about Baptist Health including their work environment and work/life balance. The healthcare system’s management is described as “very knowledgeable and competent,” while another reviewer points to a “diversity of cultures and personalities” that makes Baptist Health “an interesting place to learn.” Another reviewer comments, “We have access to learning tools, technical support, and guidance. Leadership is always available to listen and work to improve processes.”

In the research published by Forbes, current and former employees reviewed their hospital and/or healthcare organizations based on their overall employee experience.

The complete list can be found here.

About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with eight hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has approximately 16,000 employees and 2,400 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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MIAMI, FL – August 28, 2017 – Lissette Egues has been appointed vice president at Baptist Outpatient Services, where she previously served as assistant vice president of customer management for outpatient services at Baptist Health South Florida.

“Without question Lissette Egues has made a significant impact to Baptist Health and Baptist Outpatient Services. She has a knack for challenging the team to think with the consumer in mind. I have no doubt she will leave her imprint as she continues to grow in her leadership role. Please join me in congratulating Lissette on this well-earned promotion and supporting her in this new journey,” said Patricia Rosello, chief executive officer of Baptist Outpatient Services.

Egues joined Baptist Health in 2009 as director of government and community relations in Broward County. A year later she moved to the role of assistant vice president at Baptist Outpatient Services to oversee customer management.

Before moving to Baptist Health, Egues was senior marketing manager at The Miami Herald Media Company, primarily responsible for growing revenue and developing marketing strategies for The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald in Broward County.

Egues has deep involvement in the community, including having served on the Broward Alliance Economic Council and on the Board of Advisory for Best Buddies, Broward Chapter. She is a member of the Leadership Broward Class of XXVIII. She also is a former member of the board of directors for the Miramar/Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce.

A graduate of Florida International University, she holds a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications and a bachelor’s degree in public relations with a minor in marketing management. Egues completed an Executive Education program at UC-Berkeley and a fellowship for healthcare executives with The Advisory Board Company. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with eight hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital), more than 50 outpatient and urgent care facilities, Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Health Quality Network and internationally renowned centers of excellence. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to our faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has approximately 16,000 employees and 2,400 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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