Marathon, FL – October 15, 2019 – Fishermen’s Community Hospital has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). CT scanning, sometimes called CAT scanning, is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and tailor treatments for various medical conditions.

“We are honored to receive this accreditation,” said JC Holmes, imaging services director at Fishermen’s Community Hospital. “Obtaining this recognition demonstrates our commitment to provide the safest and highest quality exams possible. It is something our team and community should be very proud of.”

The ACR Gold Seal of Accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by Board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed.

The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the facility with a comprehensive report that can be used for continuous practice improvement.

About Fishermen’s Community Hospital
Fishermen’s Community Hospital is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 11 hospitals, nearly 23,000 employees, more than 4,000 physicians and more than 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care On Demand, a virtual health platform. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health 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, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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MIAMI ― October 14, 2019 ― Family Medicine Physician, Kamaljit Kaur, 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 Primary Care, Dr. Kaur specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of health issues including simple and complex health conditions, chronic disease management, minor emergencies and the coordination of specialty care. She also focuses on wellness and prevention to help patients prevent disease, decrease disability and maintain good health.

Dr. Kaur received her medical degree from St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine in Grand Cayman, British West Indies and completed a Family Medicine Residency at Virtua Health in Vorhees, New Jersey. Following her residency, she joined Cleveland Clinic Florida. Along with her Primary Care Practice, she was Medical Director at CVS Minute Clinic and a Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. She is Board-Certified in Family Medicine and is fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi.

“Dr. Kaur is dedicated to working with her patients to develop a care plan that addresses the individual’s needs. She not only brings top-notch experience and clinical knowledge, but she is particularly versatile in our diverse and international population with her fluency in three languages,” said Bernie Fernandez Jr., M.D., CEO of Baptist Health Medical Group.

About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 11 hospitals, more than 23,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care On Demand, a virtual health platform. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health 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, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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WHAT:

Baptist Health South Florida is offering flu shots to employees and the general public at no cost. There are four urgent care facilities participating in the promotion – two in Miami-Dade, one in Broward and one in Palm Beach (exact location information below).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine by the end of October. The flu vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu and its potentially serious complications, according to the CDC.

Additionally, Baptist Health is giving everyone who receives a flu shot a $50 off coupon to be used at their next urgent care visit on the Baptist Health Care On Demand app.

WHEN:     

Now through December 31, 2019, or until supplies run out.

WHERE:  

Miami-Dade
Baptist Health Urgent Care Express in Key Biscayne
240 ​Crandon Boulevard, Suite ​110, Key Biscayne, Florida 33149​​​​

Baptist Health Urgent Care Express in Country Walk
15721 SW 152 Street, Miami, Florida, 33187​​

Broward
Baptist Health Urgent Care Express in Coral Springs
5673 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33076

Palm Beach
Bethesda Urgent Care in Wellington
10520 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington, FL 33414

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Recognition for the second time reinforces a commitment to nursing excellence

MIAMI— October 9, 2019 — West Kendall Baptist Hospital, part of Baptist Health South Florida, attained Magnet recognition again, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program ® distinguishes health care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. This credential is the highest national honor for professional nursing practice.

Receiving Magnet recognition for the second time is a great achievement for West Kendall Baptist Hospital, as it continues to proudly belong to the select community of Magnet-recognized organizations.

“Magnet recognition is a tremendous honor and reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to this community,” said Javier Hernandez-Lichtl, Chief Executive Officer at West Kendall Baptist Hospital. “Our repeated achievement of this credential underscores the foundation of excellence and values that drive our entire staff to strive harder each day to meet the health care needs of our patients.”

Research demonstrates that Magnet recognition provides specific benefits to health care organizations and their communities, such as:

• Higher patient satisfaction with nurse communication, availability of help and receipt of discharge information.
• Lower risk of 30-day mortality and lower failure to rescue rates.
• Higher job satisfaction among nurses.
• Lower nurse reports of intentions to leave their positions.

To achieve Magnet recognition, organizations must pass a rigorous and lengthy process that demands widespread participation from leadership and staff. This process includes an electronic application, written patient care documentation, an on-site visit, and a review by the Commission on Magnet Recognition.

“We’re a better organization today because of the Magnet recognition we achieved,” said Sandra McLean, MSHA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at West Kendall Baptist Hospital. “Magnet recognition raised the bar for patient care and inspired every member of our team to achieve excellence every day. It is this commitment to providing our community with high-quality care that helped us become a Magnet-recognized organization, and it’s why we continue to pursue and maintain Magnet recognition.”

About West Kendall Baptist Hospital
West Kendall Baptist Hospital is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 11 hospitals, nearly 23,000 employees, more than 4,000 physicians and more than 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care On Demand, a virtual health platform. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health 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, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program
The Magnet Recognition Program — administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the largest and most prominent nurses credentialing organization in the world — identifies health care organizations that provide the very best in nursing care and professionalism in nursing practice. The Magnet Recognition Program serves as the gold standard for nursing excellence and provides consumers with the ultimate benchmark for measuring quality of care. For more information about the Magnet Recognition Program and current statistics, visit www.nursecredentialing.org/magnet.

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MIAMI – October 8, 2019 – Baptist Health South Florida is proud to announce the newly opened Miami HEAT Sports Medicine Center in Coral Gables.

The 49,000-square-foot extension of the Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute at Doctors Hospital, 1150 Campo Sano Avenue, houses most of the Institute’s orthopedic specialties under one roof, including an ambulatory surgery center.

The multispecialty, four-story hub combines advanced technology with world-renowned orthopedic experts. The nationally recognized program has served the Miami HEAT – among many other athletic organizations – for more than 30 years.

“It’s a privilege to have the support of an NBA team to build such a technologically advanced orthopedic center. It’s a natural move after a longtime health-related association with the hometown team. Here we have the space and capability to help people from across South Florida with everything from broken bones to joint replacements. As you can imagine, we are also thrilled to practice sports medicine,” said Harlan Selesnick, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with the Institute and the Miami HEAT’s first and only team physician.

The Institute’s multidisciplinary team, led by renowned orthopedic surgeon and Chief Medical Executive, John Uribe, M.D., treats a comprehensive range of conditions, from common fractures and ligament tears to complex orthopedic injuries and chronic conditions.

The Miami HEAT Sports Medicine Center also will serve as a clinical trial site for new orthopedic surgery techniques, novel implants and genetically engineered cartilage, bone and revolutionary biologics. Patients can receive comprehensive rehabilitation services at state-of-the-art outpatient facilities.

A parking garage adjacent to the Miami HEAT Sports Medicine Center provides direct access to all floors of the building. The first three floors house physician clinics with 42 exam rooms, some with extra-long exam tables designed for basketball players. The ambulatory surgery center is situated on the fourth floor.

Click here for downloadable images, SOTs and Broll.

About Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute
Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute offers comprehensive services for athletes and non-athletes – from physical and cognitive evaluation to rehabilitation and surgical reconstruction. The Institute is the sports medicine provider for the Miami Dolphins, Miami HEAT, Florida Panthers, Florida International University athletics, Orange Bowl, Miami Open Tennis, Miami Marathon and Half Marathon and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 11 hospitals, nearly 23,000 employees, more than 4,000 physicians and more than 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care On Demand, a virtual health platform. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health 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, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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MIAMI – October 5, 2019 — Physiatrist Justin Thottam, D.O., 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 Center for Spine Care. Dr. Thottam specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation that aims to enhance and restore the functional ability of patients with physical impairments or disabilities affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons. He designs comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans that help maximize patients’ independence in activities of daily living and improve their quality of life.

Dr. Thottam earned his medical degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, N.Y. He completed an internship in osteopathic medicine and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, N.Y., where he served as chief resident. He also completed fellowship training in spine medicine at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Prior to joining Baptist Health Center for Spine Care, Dr. Thottam was on the physical medicine and rehabilitation medical staff at Cleveland Clinic.

“Our multidisciplinary team of specialists looks forward to collaborating with Dr. Thottam to provide individualized therapies that address the whole person and improve a patient’s quality of life,” said Bernie Fernandez Jr., M.D., CEO of Baptist Health Medical Group.

Baptist Health Center for Spine Care Medical Director Ronald Tolchin, D.O., added, “Dr. Thottam is exceptionally qualified to evaluate and treat pain and restore maximum function lost through injury, illness or disabling conditions. Our patients will benefit greatly from his expertise.”

Dr. Thottam is published in books and presents at scientific symposiums. He is a member of several professional societies, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Association of Academic Physiatrists and the Spine Intervention Society.

Dr. Thottam sees patients at two locations: 6200 Sunset Drive, Suite 130, in South Miami and 8950 North Kendall Drive, Suite 130, in Miami.

About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 11 hospitals, nearly 23,000 employees, more than 4,000 physicians and more than 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care On Demand, a virtual health platform. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health 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, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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MIAMI — October 3, 2019 — Three leading South Florida organizations – the Miami HEAT, Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute and Entercom – are kicking off year two of a distinct philanthropic partnership in the fight against cancer: “HEAT.HELP.CURE.,” representing, “Join the HEAT. You can HELP. Find a CURE.”

The multi-faceted initiative brings together the power of the Miami HEAT, the hope and promise of Miami Cancer Institute, the reach of Entercom South Florida’s most popular radio stations, and the South Florida community, all for one purpose: To build a world without cancer.

Proceeds raised through every facet of the HEAT.HELP.CURE initiative will support groundbreaking cancer research and care at Miami Cancer Institute, which opened in 2017 and now cares for more than 1,000 patients daily.

Miami Cancer Institute provides unparalleled expertise in the prevention, treatment and survivorship of individual cancers, and access to the world’s latest cancer discoveries, most effective treatments and best outcomes – all right here in South Florida.

“Every day, cancer researchers and physicians at Miami Cancer Institute work tirelessly to build a world without cancer,” said the Institute’s CEO and Executive Medical Director Michael Zinner, M.D. “Our community can make a genuine impact through this significant partnership.”

“HEAT.HELP.CURE. is about our community coming together as a team in the fight against cancer,” said Baptist Health’s Executive VP and Chief Administrative Officer Joe Natoli. “It’s us versus cancer.”

HEAT.HELP.CURE. encompasses several action-packed events:

• The Miami HEAT will host its “Red, White & Pink Game,” an open scrimmage October 6 at 4 p.m. at AmericanAirlines Arena. The game is open to the public, with tickets available via the Miami HEAT App, Ticketmaster.com or the Ticketmaster App. Tickets cost only $1.00 each, with proceeds benefiting cancer care and research at Miami Cancer Institute.
• On-air talent from Power 96 (WPOW-FM), 101.5 LITE FM (WLYF-FM), 102.7 The Beach (WMXJ-FM), AM 790 The Ticket (WAXY-AM) and 104.3 The Shark (WSFS-FM) will each participate in the “HEAT.HELP.CURE. Radiothon,” broadcasting live from the plaza at AmericanAirlines Arena on November 13. From 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, listeners can donate to Baptist Health Foundation to benefit Miami Cancer institute. The radiothon will feature interviews with Miami HEAT players who have been affected by cancer, coaches, patients who have been treated at Miami Cancer institute and doctors who care for those patients.
• On November 16, the first community-wide “Dribble Drive Against Cancer” will take to the streets of Miami in an event like no other. Novice and experienced dribblers alike can raise funds for the cause by dribbling a basketball at their own pace with three routes to choose from:
  • The Dribble Drive Challenge, 13.8 miles from Miami Cancer Institute to AmericanAirlines Arena
  • The Dribble Drive, 3.3 miles from Vizcaya Village to the arena
  • The Dribble Drive Dash, around the perimeter of the arena

Dribble Drive Challenge (13.8-mile) participants will receive a signature “pineapple” basketball autographed by Bam Adebayo and a photo at the arena with a HEAT player or legend.  Dribble Drive (3.3-mile) participants will receive two free tickets to a Miami HEAT game. Individuals and teams can register by visiting HEATHELPCURE.org.

All five participating Entercom stations will join the community in the Dribble Drive. Kicked off by AM 790 The Ticket midday show co-host and Miami HEAT broadcast reporter Jonathon Zaslow, the Dribble Drive will feature station talent dribbling from Miami Cancer Institute to AmericanAirlines Arena. Listeners are encouraged to join them and donate as they dribble and walk.

“This is a cause that all of us at the Miami HEAT a

re passionate about,” said Miami HEAT EVP and Chief Commercial Officer John Vidalin. “So many of our lives have been touched in some way by cancer. And through the Red, White & Pink Game, the Radiothon and the Dribble Drive Against Cancer, we hope to inspire our entire community to support Miami Cancer Institute’s lifesaving mission.”

“We invite our listeners throughout South Florida to tune in across all five stations November 13 to hear inspiring stories from members of the Miami HEAT organization and Miami Cancer Institute patients, doctors and nurses,” said Keriann Worley, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom South Florida.

Learn more at HEATHELPCURE.org.

About Miami Cancer Institute
Miami Cancer Institute is Florida’s only next-generation cancer treatment destination, known for its personalized clinical care and research, compassionate patient experience and state-of-the-art technology – including the first proton therapy center in South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the only radiation oncology program in the world with each of the latest radiation therapies in one place. The Institute offers an impressive roster of established community oncologists and renowned cancer-fighting experts, clinical researchers and genomic scientists recruited from the nation’s top cancer centers. As Florida’s only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Alliance, Miami Cancer Institute is part of a deep and functional collaboration that affords patients access to innovative treatments right here at home and ensures that the standards of care developed by our multidisciplinary disease management teams match those at MSK.

Miami Cancer Institute is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 11 hospitals, nearly 23,000 employees, more than 4,000 physicians and more than 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care On Demand, a virtual health platform. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health 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, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About The HEAT Group
The HEAT Group is comprised of the National Basketball Association’s Miami HEAT and the 19,600-seat AmericanAirlines Arena. The HEAT is a three-time NBA Champion having won titles in 2006, 2012 and 2013 and is a celebrated leader in every discipline of the business of basketball. AmericanAirlines Arena, home of the HEAT, is a LEED Gold Recertified, award-winning, state-of-the-art facility, which hosts over 150 events per year. AmericanAirlines Arena has maintained its position as the #1 Arena in Florida for the fourth consecutive year, has claimed the #11 spot in the United States, and has placed #22 in the world according to Pollstar’s 2018 year-end rankings of the world’s top arenas. The Arena is located on the waterfront in the thriving arts and entertainment district in downtown Miami. For more information, please visit HEAT.com and AAArena.com.

About Entercom Communications Corp.
Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) is a leading American media and entertainment company reaching and engaging over 170 million people each month through its premier collection of highly rated, award winning radio stations, digital platforms and live events. As one of the country’s two largest radio broadcasters, Entercom offers integrated marketing solutions and delivers the power of local connection on a national scale with coverage of close to 90% of persons 12+ in the top 50 markets. Entercom is the #1 creator of live, original, local audio content and the nation’s unrivaled leader in news and sports radio. Learn more about Philadelphia-based Entercom at www.entercom.com, Facebook and Twitter (@Entercom).

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CONTACTS:

Baptist Health
Georgi Pipkin
786-527-9524
[email protected]

Entercom
Jennifer Morales
212-649-9685
[email protected]

Miami HEAT
Lorenzo Butler
786-570-1882
[email protected]

MIAMI – September 24, 2019 – Baptist Health South Florida once again has been named one of the 100 Best Companies by Working Mother magazine. Baptist Health has earned a spot on the annual list 27 times and is a member of the Working Mother 100 Best Companies Quarter Century Club, which honors organizations that have received the distinction for 25 years or more.

The 100 Best Companies are celebrated for their innovative practices in the areas of female career advancement, paid parental leave, childcare assistance, benefits, flextime and more.

“We are proud to be included on the Working Mother 100 Best Companies list, which recognizes our forward-thinking initiatives that support and advance women,” said Adriene McCoy, senior vice president and chief human resources officer of Baptist Health South Florida. “We are committed to caring for people and providing our 23,000 employees with a range of tools, resources and benefits that enable them to thrive in the workplace and beyond.”

Meredith Bodgas, editor-in-chief of Working Mother, said, “Parents are speaking out more than ever before about what they need in order to succeed at work and at home, and employers are paying attention. By implementing family-friendly policies such as flexible schedules, paid parental leave, post-leave phase-back periods and mentoring programs, our 100 Best Companies are taking the needs of their employees into consideration in order to create a supportive, inclusive and productive environment.”

The 100 Best Companies are featured in the October/November issue of Working Mother and on workingmother.com.

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About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 11 hospitals, nearly 23,000 employees, more than 4,000 physicians and more than 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care On Demand, a virtual health platform. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health 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, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Working Mother Media
Working Mother Media (WMM), a division of Bonnier Corp., publishes Working Mother magazine and its companion website, workingmother.com. The Working Mother Research Institute, the National Association for Female Executives, Diversity Best Practices and Culture@Work are also units within WMM. WMM’s mission is to serve as a champion of culture change, and Working Mother magazine is the only national magazine for career-committed mothers. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest.

MIAMI – September 23, 2019 — Medical oncologist and clinical researcher Yuliya Linhares, M.D., has been named Chief of the Lymphoma Service at Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida, the state’s only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance. Dr. Linhares specializes in the comprehensive treatment of lymphoma, including expertise in both autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation. She also has unique experience with chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation using bloodless techniques, important for patients whose religious beliefs do not allow the use of blood transfusions.

Dr. Linhares is triple board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology. She earned her medical degree at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, N.C., graduating with distinction. She completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology-oncology at the University of California – Los Angeles. Prior to joining Miami Cancer Institute, Dr. Linhares treated patients in the Blood and Marrow Transplant Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

“We are pleased that Dr. Linhares is bringing her tremendous talents to Miami Cancer Institute,” said Michael J. Zinner, M.D., CEO and executive medical director of Miami Cancer Institute. “She will lead our highly skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver the most advanced, personalized cancer care to patients with all subtypes of lymphoma.”

Dr. Linhares has extensive teaching experience training medical students, residents and oncology fellows at UCLA School of Medicine. She serves as an editorial reviewer for prestigious peer-reviewed scientific publications, is widely published in numerous medical journals for and delivers at invited lectures at academic symposia. Dr. Linhares is a member of American Society of Hematology and the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.

About Miami Cancer Institute
Miami Cancer Institute is Florida’s only next-generation cancer treatment destination, known for its personalized clinical care and research, compassionate patient experience and state-of-the-art technology – including the first proton therapy center in South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the only radiation oncology program in the world with each of the latest radiation therapies in one place. The Institute offers an impressive roster of established community oncologists and renowned cancer-fighting experts, clinical researchers and genomic scientists recruited from the nation’s top cancer centers. As Florida’s only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Alliance, Miami Cancer Institute is part of a deep and functional collaboration that affords patients access to innovative treatments right here at home and ensures that the standards of care developed by our multidisciplinary disease management teams match those at MSK.

Miami Cancer Institute is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 11 hospitals, nearly 23,000 employees, more than 4,000 physicians and more than 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care On Demand, a virtual health platform. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health 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, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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MIAMI, FL – September 19, 2019 – Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE have named Baptist Health South Florida one of the country’s Best Workplaces for Women, an honor recognizing organizations that provide the resources and support women need to thrive and grow at work. Baptist Health ranked #29 on the prestigious list.

To compile the rankings, Great Place to Work analyzed anonymous survey feedback from more than 4.6 million employees at Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations in all sectors of the economy. The survey measured women’s assessments of their company’s culture, leadership, fairness, transparency, advancement opportunities and other elements of a great workplace. Companies named to the Best Workplaces for Women list also had a strong representation of women in their overall workforce and in management, compared to industry standards.

“We are an organization with a fundamental culture of caring. It’s how we treat everyone around us—our patients and families, the communities we serve and our dedicated employees who uphold our mission and vision and sustain our culture,” said Adriene McCoy, senior vice president and chief human resources officer of Baptist Health South Florida. “Our commitment to supporting our employees’ personal and professional growth and development is just one way we create a great workplace for all.”

Research from Great Place to Work has shown that women who say they make a difference at their organizations are 27 times more likely to describe their companies as great places to work. The Best Workplaces for Women set themselves apart from competitors by creating positive experiences for women and empowering them to reach their full human potential, no matter who they are or what they do.

“These winning companies are thriving because women have an equal seat at every table where critical decisions are made,” said Michael C. Bush, chief executive officer of Great Place to Work. “Organizations like Baptist Health South Florida know that creating a great workplace where everyone can succeed regardless of gender is not just the right thing to do, but a must-do if you want to be the very best of everything in the marketplace.”

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 one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE.

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About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 11 hospitals, nearly 23,000 employees, more than 4,000 physicians and more than 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care On Demand, a virtual health platform. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health 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, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About the Best Workplaces for Women
Great Place to Work based its ranking on a data-driven methodology applied to anonymous Trust Index™ survey responses representing more than 4.6 million employees at Great Place to Work-Certified^TM organizations. To learn more about Great Place to Work Certification and recognition on Best Workplaces lists published with FORTUNE, visit Greatplacetowork.com.

About Great Place to Work
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. They help organizations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees. They recognize Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies and the Best Workplaces ™ in the U.S. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.