MIAMI, FL – July 28, 2016 – Two local leaders in healthcare will explore collaborating to provide the best possible care for the communities they serve. Baptist Health South Florida, the area’s largest, not-for-profit healthcare provider, and nonprofit Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, part of Miami Children’s Health System and the leading provider of children’s healthcare services in South Florida, will collaborate to improve healthcare through coordination and cooperation.

“I look forward to working together to improve the care of patients in our local and international communities, said Narendra Kini, M.D., chief executive officer, Miami Children’s Health System. “Through our collaboration, we know we can create efficiencies, improve quality and better serve the community.”

“This collaboration is a natural fit for both of our organizations and will have a positive impact on the way our patients receive care,” said Brian E. Keeley, president and chief executive officer for Baptist Health South Florida. “By working closely together, we will help ensure that patients benefit from seeing the most appropriate provider and have access to high-quality, evidence-based care.”

Baptist Health and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital will initially work together on the following.

– Proton Therapy for Children: Pediatric oncologists at Nicklaus Children’s will be able to offer proton beam therapy to their patients at Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health when the proton treatment center opens in early 2017. This will ensure patients and families will not have to leave the area for the care they need.

-Telemedicine: Baptist Health and Nicklaus Children’s will work together to provide telemedicine services.

– International: The locations of the combined facilities provide for an excellent medical destination to fit the needs of international patients. Baptist Health and Nicklaus Children’s will collaborate on international services, including a second opinion program and transfer protocols.

– Information Technology: Both organizations view technology as a strategic asset required for future sustainability and have invested in supporting the implementation of a fully integrated electronic health record, enterprise resource planning systems, robust security systems and more. Both will work together to analyze and consider the potential to share resources towards the future development, implementation, support and training of their information technology platforms.

– Medical Education: The organizations will work together to coordinate programs for graduate, undergraduate and continuing medical education in cooperation with the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is 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.

About Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – part of Miami Children’s Health System – is South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with more than 740 attending physicians and over 220 pediatric subspecialists. The 289-bed hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine with several specialty programs ranked among the best in the nation in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016-17 by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States and has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession’s most prestigious institutional honor. For more information, please visit www.nicklauschildrens.org.

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MIAMI, FL – July 26, 2016 – Cancer specialist Vy Dinh, M.D., has joined Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Dinh is a hospitalist oncologist who cares for cancer patients who are hospitalized.

Dr. Dinh received her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Fla. She completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, and also a fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of Miami-Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital and Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center, all in Miami, Fla. Most recently, she served as a staff physician for hematology, oncology and medicine at the Miami VA Medical Center, as well as an assistant professor of clinical medicine, oncology, and oncology attending physician at the University of Miami-Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Dinh is Board-certified in oncology and internal medicine and has been a research investigator for both clinical and translational research projects, with a focus on thoracic and gastrointestinal malignancies. Her professional affiliations include the American and Florida Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology and the American Association for Cancer Research.

“Dr. Dinh brings highly specialized skills and experience to Miami Cancer Institute,” said Michael Zinner, M.D., the Institute’s founding CEO and executive medical director. “Dr. Dinh will play a key role in ensuring our cancer patients receive seamless, coordinated care should they be admitted to the hospital.”

About Miami Cancer Institute
Miami Cancer Institute is a world-class clinical center and research destination, offering comprehensive cancer services with expanding clinical trials and state-of-the-art technology, including the first proton therapy treatment in South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Miami Cancer Institute 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.

Contact: Georgi Morales Pipkin, [email protected], 786-596-6534

MIAMI, FL – July 12, 2016 – West Kendall Baptist Hospital appoints new South Florida community leaders to its Board of Directors.

Dr. Anthony Alonso has practiced in the Miami area for eight years. In 2007, he started Endodontix Dental Group, P.A., a dental practice limited to Endodontics in Coral Gables. He received a Bachelors of Science in Biology from Duke University. He also graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Doctor of Medical Dentistry from Tufts University Schools of Dental Medicine. Dr. Alonso is co-chairman of Endodontics for Community Smiles, which provides dental care to the underserved in Miami-Dade County. He is a marathon runner and is an active member of several organizations, including the American Association of Endodontists, the Florida Association of Endodontists and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.

“We’re grateful that, Dr. Anthony Alonso, our Founding Chairman’s son is able to join our board, continuing the great legacy that his father started at our hospital,” said Javier Hernandez Lichtl, chief executive officer at West Kendall Baptist Hospital.

Robert Namoff currently serves as chairman of the board of Allied Universal Corp., where he has worked since 1970. Under Mr. Namoff’s leadership, Allied has grown to become the largest manufacturer and distributor of municipal water and wastewater treatment chemicals (primarily bleach and chlorine) in the southeastern United States. Mr. Namoff is involved in national and local charities such as the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association, The Hibiscus Children’s Center in Vero Beach and Children’s Resource Center in Miami. Mr. Namoff was a member of the first graduating class of Florida International University, where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing in 1974.

“West Kendall Baptist Hospital is very fortunate to attract a successful executive that will influence our Board of Directors and leaders,” said Hernandez Lichtl.

Richard J. Roy founded Lucror Capital Advisors, L.P. (“Lucror Capital) in 2013. Lucror Capital is a privately held investment management firm that specializes in publicly traded equities of energy and energy infrastructure companies. Mr. Roy’s primary responsibility is defining and implementing the investment strategy of the firm. Mr. Roy has been in the financial services industry since 1995, having most recently served as a Director in Citigroup’s Investment Banking Division. Mr. Roy received a B.S. in Finance and Marketing from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, where he was a 4-year letterman and a Co-Captain of the Men’s Tennis Team and an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.

“We’re blessed to have Mr. Roy who brings tremendous financial knowledge and international connections to our board of directors and hospital,” said Hernandez Lichtl.

Luis (Wicho) Hernandez’s passion for helping people reach their full potential, his deep knowledge of financial strategies, and compassion for clients has led to the explosive growth in his financial service agency. Wicho is the Managing Partner of LINQ Financial Group, headquartered in Coral Gables, with offices in Weston, Ft. Lauderdale, Stuart, and West Kendall, Florida. Wicho is actively involved and can be counted on to take an instrumental leadership role in many public service and political initiatives and community based organizations. Baseball has been Wicho’s lifelong passion. After playing at the University of Miami, he played for the Mets’ minor league team. He now coaches and announces ball games whenever he can fit it into his schedule.

“We’re thrilled to attract local talent that is so community focused to our hospital and our board,” said Hernandez Lichtl.

About West Kendall Baptist Hospital
West Kendall 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.

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Contact: Georgi Pipkin, 786-596-3309

West Kendall Baptist Hospital and the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine celebrated the inaugural residents of the Family Medicine program and introduced the 2016-2017 incoming cohort. The graduation represents the fulfillment of both organizations’ long standing commitment to develop home grown clinicians to address the shortage of primary care physicians in South Florida.

With four residents per year, the residency program offers an individualized approach – preparing clinically skilled physicians who work effectively as part of larger healthcare systems. Residents receive training in quality assessment and improvement, research and public policy, while developing leadership and team-building skills through collaboration and community engagement. As the first residency program at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, the program is uniquely positioned to provide a rich and personalized residency learning experience while training and retaining physicians to serve the South Florida community.

(From left to right): Aniel Navarro Marin, MD, Graduating Resident Michelle DeFreitas, MD, Graduating Resident David Brown, MD, Founding Program Director Agueda Hernandez, MD, Program Director Wendy Marquina, MD, Graduating Resident Christopher DaFonseca, MD.

South Miami Hospital officially opened an additional 13 Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) beds to the Center for Women & Infants, taking the total to 47 Level II beds and 15 Level III beds.

“At The Center for Women & Infants, we strive to provide high-quality care for all of our patients. With the addition of 13 Level II neonatal intensive care rooms, we are one of the largest NICU’s in South Florida, helping us extend our comprehensive services to more babies in need of highly-specialized care throughout the community,” said Dr. Jorge Perez, medical director of neonatal intensive care at South Miami Hospital and chairman of the hospital’s Center for Women & Infants.

The unit provides around-the-clock care for babies with a wide variety of medical problems. A full range of specialists, including pediatric cardiologists, neurologists, surgeons, neurosurgeons, ophthalmologists, plastic surgeons and infectious disease specialists, are available to the NICU.

The unit has private and semiprivate rooms that allow individualized and private environments for babies and their families. Special lighting and noise-reduction surfaces combine to create a welcoming environment that promotes healing.

For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/SMHNICU.

Contact: Georgi Pipkin, 786-596-3309

Three medical imaging leaders in Miami-Dade County — Baptist Health South Florida, Radiology Associates of South Florida and UHealth – the University of Miami Health System — are among a select group now part of IBM Watson Health Medical Imaging Collaborative, which includes sixteen leading health systems, academic medical centers, ambulatory radiology providers and imaging technology companies. The collaborative aims to bring cognitive imaging into daily practice to help doctors address breast, lung, and other cancers; diabetes; eye health; brain disease; and heart disease and related conditions, such as stroke.

In the future, members of the collaborative will put Watson to work to extract insights from previously ‘invisible’ unstructured imaging data and combine that with a broad variety of data to help physicians make personalized care decisions relevant to a specific patient while building a body of knowledge to benefit broader patient populations. This information may include data from an electronic health record, radiology and pathology reports, lab results, doctors’ progress notes, medical journals, clinical care guidelines and published outcomes studies, among the sources. As the work of the collaborative evolves Watson’s rationale and insights will evolve, informed by the latest combined wisdom of these organizations.

“New cutting-edge techniques and methods utilizing cognitive computing in imaging will revolutionize healthcare,” said David M. Seo, M.D., chief information officer and associate vice president of UHealth – the University of Miami Health System and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. “Imagine the benefit to our patients when Watson-integration can assist our UHealth physicians to more clearly recognize disease and make a pinpoint diagnosis using just a camera or smartphone photo. We are elated to be a foundational part of this coalition with IBM, working to serve the community by transforming medical imaging through cognitive computing.”

Initial plans include training Watson relevant to imaging needs. Physicians can then evaluate new cognitive imaging offerings in a variety of patient care environments ranging from stand-alone ambulatory settings to integrated health delivery networks. The aim in doing so is to gather data based on diverse real-world experience and share real-world findings to inform how the medical community might reduce operational and financial inefficiencies, improve physician workflows, and adopt a patient-focused approach to improving patient care and outcomes. Further, medical experts could determine how to integrate Watson into existing health IT systems offered by the industry members of the collaborative in order to deliver cognitive insights to providers within existing clinical workflows, such as integrating with electronic health records and PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems).

“Our collaboration with IBM/Watson allows us to help shape the future of medicine by joining efforts to create the tools which will be vital for physicians to make correct decisions based on evidence and complex sources of clinical data thus making a positive difference in patient care across the world,” said Jack Ziffer, M.D., executive vice president and chief medical officer for Baptist Health South Florida. “We are honored to be a part of this exciting collaboration and the improvements in health and value in healthcare that it promises.”

“There is strong potential for systems like Watson to help to make radiologists more productive, diagnoses more accurate, decisions more sound, and costs more manageable,” said Nadim Michel Daher, a medical imaging and informatics analyst for Frost & Sullivan. “This is the type of collaborative initiative needed to produce the real-world evidence and examples to advance the field of medical imaging and address patient care needs across large and growing disease states.”

Imaging is a notoriously data-intensive field with volume, variety and speed of data generation multiplying every day. Conventional imaging tools are incapable of efficiently managing such large and complex datasets, limiting scalability, sustainability and usability. This growing trove of imaging information is currently disconnected from other relevant data such as wearable devices, population health data, clinical guidelines, and peer-reviewed evidence. As a result, imaging experts and radiologists are always searching for improved methods to efficiently and accurately diagnose, treat and monitor patients.

“Radiology Associates of South Florida is proud to have been engaged by IBM Watson Health to be part of this unique international collaborative to help train Watson,” said Larry Elgarresta, M.D., radiologist at Baptist Health South Florida and vice president of Radiology Associates of South Florida. “In this relationship with IBM, we join them in their much grander vision of harnessing the potential of machine learning, cognitive computing and predictive analytics to gain new insights into disease prevention, diagnosis and management. We are very enthusiastic to help IBM in its goal of transforming medicine to improve the overall care of each patient.”

With an ability to draw insights from massive volumes of structured and unstructured data sources (including images), cognitive computing could transform how clinicians diagnose, treat and monitor patients. Through this collaborative, Watson may create opportunities for radiologists to extract greater insights and value from images and eliminate wasteful spending.

“We are making a critical move to create an ecosystem that will bring better care and efficiencies to healthcare,” said Anne Le Grand, who recently joined IBM as vice president of Imaging for Watson Health. “This is a great example of three different members working to improve outcomes in Florida and through the collaborative will have broader impact in healthcare more broadly.”

Members of the Imaging Collaborative will both teach and learn from Watson during this project. IBM’s cognitive computing platform will be continuously trained and clinically validated by radiologists and specialists from a diverse, multi-region network of academic medical centers, integrated delivery networks, other acute healthcare settings, and ambulatory care facilities.

Media Contacts:

Georgi Pipkin
Baptist Health South Florida
[email protected]
786-596-3309

Lisa Worley UHealth – University of Miami Health System
[email protected]
305-243-5184 | 305-458-9654

Larry Elgarresta, M.D.
Radiology Associates of South Florida
[email protected]
786-596-5917 | 786-269-8565

A 220-ton “Cyclotron” is the cornerstone of the only proton therapy center in South Florida to offer pencil-beam scanning.

MIAMI – JUNE 14, 2016 – Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida has welcomed the future of cancer care with the arrival of its 220-ton proton therapy cyclotron. As the cornerstone of the only proton therapy center in South Florida to offer pencil beam scanning—the most precise form of proton radiation treatment—the cyclotron’s milestone arrival ensures that patients in the region and across Latin America and the Caribbean will no longer need to travel far from home to access this cutting-edge treatment. Proton therapy destroys cancer cells with highly-targeted doses of radiation while avoiding healthy tissue and minimizing side effects, making it particularly effective in treating childhood cancers and adult cancers of the brain, liver and lung, as well as certain left-sided breast cancers and prostate cancers. Proton therapy treatment will be available at Miami Cancer Institute beginning in 2017.

“The arrival of the cyclotron signifies the beginning of the most sophisticated cancer treatment technology in the history of our organization,” said Brian E. Keeley, President and CEO of Baptist Health South Florida. “This historic milestone is not just one for Baptist Health to celebrate, but one for our entire community as we come together in the fight against cancer.”

“This is the most cutting-edge proton therapy technology available,” said Minesh Mehta, M.D., deputy director of the Miami Cancer Institute and chief of radiation oncology. “It uses a pencil-beam approach, allowing us to target more complicated tumors and, for most situations, further decreases radiation exposure to normal tissues in comparison to older proton techniques. That means that there is significantly less damage to healthy tissue, a decrease in side effects and less chance of a recurrence of cancer due to radiation exposure.”

The cyclotron began its 4,700-mile transatlantic journey from Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, approximately two weeks ago. After arriving into Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a flatbed truck operated by two drivers made the overnight drive to Miami. By daylight, a 140 ton- gantry crane began to lift the cyclotron into its permanent home in Miami Cancer Institute—the $430 million, state-of-the-art new facility housed on the campus of Baptist Hospital of Miami. Miami Cancer Institute is scheduled to open in 2016.

“The moment the proton therapy unit arrives and becomes operational, the way we care for patients in South Florida changes,” said Michael J. Zinner, M.D., founding CEO & executive medical director of Miami Cancer Institute. “Miami Cancer Institute will be among the very few facilities worldwide to provide every available radiation therapy technology all in one location. Combined with our commitment to caring for patients from their diagnosis, through their complex treatment and onto survivorship, we ensure that we’re right alongside them and their families during this journey.”

In March of 2015, Baptist Health South Florida signed an agreement with IBA, the world’s leading provider of proton therapy solutions for the treatment of cancer.

“We are very pleased that Miami Cancer Institute selected IBA as their partner to bring the most advanced proton therapy to their patients in South Florida as well as the Latin America region,” added Beth Klein, president of IBA PT North America. “Our 30-plus years of experience elicits confidence in our ability to support the swift construction and installation of this equipment, which means providing faster access to the technology for their patients.”

To learn more about proton therapy at Miami Cancer Institute, click here.

About Miami Cancer Institute
Baptist Health South Florida is developing Miami Cancer Institute into a destination cancer center known for its leading clinical care, exceptional 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 announced plans to join the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance, a dynamic partnership that will ultimately enable cancer patients to access 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 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.

About Proton Therapy
Proton Therapy is a highly precise, targeted cancer radiotherapy treatment. Compared to photons, protons deposit the majority of their effective energy within a precisely controlled range, directly within the tumor, sparing healthy surrounding tissue. This technique offers cancer centers the opportunity to develop new protocols delivering higher doses to the tumor aiming at improved outcome for equal risk of side-effects, or keeping the same dose but targeting improved patient’s quality of life. Today, more than half of all proton therapy clinical facilities worldwide are equipped with IBA systems. This includes 20 proton therapy centers currently in operation and 18 additional centers under development. While proton therapy today represents less than 1% of radiotherapy treatments, studies estimate that more than 20% of patients treated by radiotherapy would benefit from being treated by this technique.

About IBA
IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A.) is a global medical technology company focused on bringing integrated and innovative solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The company is the worldwide technology leader in the field of proton therapy, the most advanced form of radiation therapy available today. IBA’s proton therapy solutions are flexible and adaptable, allowing customers to choose from universal full-scale proton therapy centers as well as compact, single room systems. In addition, IBA also has a radiation dosimetry business and develops particle accelerators for the medical world and industry.

Headquartered in Belgium and employing about 1200 people worldwide, IBA has installed systems across the world, from Europe and the US to emerging markets. IBA is listed on the pan-European stock exchange EURONEXT. (IBA: Reuters IBAB.BR and Bloomberg IBAB.BB). More information can be found at: www.iba-worldwide.com.

Contact: Victoria Seremeta, 786-596-6534

Mayda Antun, M.D., has been named medical director of Network Performance and Medical Management for Baptist Health Quality Network, a clinically integrated network that is part of Baptist Health South Florida. A physician-led organization consisting of more than 1,000 of the region’s top healthcare providers, the network strives to improve the quality and reduce the cost of healthcare.

Dr. Antun has more than three decades of experience in the managed care industry, most recently as Humana’s vice president and chief medical officer for its CarePlus Health Plans. She also held leadership positions with its Concentra Primary Care and CAC-Florida Medical Centers lines, and with other managed care companies including Neighborhood Health Partnership, Beacon Health Plans and United Health Care of Florida.

At Baptist Health Quality Network, she will be responsible for the clinical programs development as well as implementation and monitoring of the network’s performance metrics.

Dr. Antun received her medical degree from Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. She completed an internal medicine residency at Nassau County Medical Center in East Meadow, N.Y., and endocrinology and metabolism fellowships at Northport V.A. Medical Center in Northport, N.Y., and at State University of New York at Stony Brook. She also has a master’s degree in business administration with a specialization in healthcare administration from the University of Miami and is a graduate of the Population Health Certificate Program sponsored by Jefferson School of Population Health, Philadelphia.

“With Dr. Antun’s experience in both the clinical and business arenas, she brings a broad-based understanding of healthcare systems and the ability to work with physicians and payers to continue to develop our shared-risk strategies and value-based performance measures,” said cardiologist and lipidologist Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., executive medical director of Baptist Health Quality Network. “She will work closely with our leadership team in performance improvement efforts and care management initiatives as we move toward more streamlined care and better population health management.”

Baptist Health Quality Network is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in the region. It includes Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, South Miami Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Miami Cancer Institute, Mariners Hospital, Baptist Outpatient Services and Baptist Health Enterprises. 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, Twitter and Instagram @BaptistHealthSF.

Contact: Georgi Pipkin, 786-596-6534

The sculpture was finished in 1994 and took almost three years to complete. In his piece, artist Paul Baliker captured a grandfather sharing fish tales with his son – under a large, arching fish.

About Mariners Hospital

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Contact: Jennifer Pages, 305-434-1020

Baptist Health Primary Care has expanded with a new office in Cutler Bay, located at 19225 SW 87 Avenue, in the East Ridge community. This new location is open to all Cutler Bay residents, along with East Ridge residents. The Cutler Bay community is now able to make an appointment with primary care physician Rozan Razzouk, M.D. in this convenient new location, for all their healthcare needs.

Each Baptist Health Primary Care office is focused on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of health issues, including chronic disease management for diabetes, heart disease and hypertension; simple and complex health matters; minor emergencies; geriatric care; weight loss; health-risk assessments; and healthy lifestyle choices.

Baptist Health Primary Care makes healthcare convenient, with extended hours, minimal wait times and same-day or next-day appointments with an available physician or advanced practitioner. Patients can renew prescriptions, get test results and communicate with their care team online. And with an on-site lab, dietitian and licensed clinical social worker, it’s easy to take care of all primary care services in one visit.

“We are very excited with our recent partnership with East Ridge and bringing another location of exceptional primary care to the Cutler Bay community,” said Bernie Fernandez Jr., M.D., CEO of Baptist Health Medical Group.

To find a location near you and make an appointment with a primary care physician, please call 786-596-2464 or visit BaptistHealth.net/PrimaryCare.