Message from our Vice President

We’ve come a long way since 2015 in building a solid foundation for the future. Our Baptist MD Anderson team has grown from 35 to more than 600 team members. Our building has gone from 4 to 6 floors of active clinics where thousands of patients receive treatment every week. We’ve significantly increased the number of support services we offer our patients. Our presence has gone from a single site on our Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville campus to an expanded presence at Baptist Medical Center South. I am so grateful to everyone who has played a role in creating the foundation for our continued growth and success, including our donors and team members!

Part of our future growth involves enhancing our ability to serve patients south of Jacksonville, in St. Johns and Flagler counties. To that end, we have expanded our Baptist South infusion clinic and are now expanding our radiation oncology suite with a new CT simulation space and twice as many exam rooms. We have added neuro oncology, thoracic and breast clinics at Baptist South as well. Next, we will expand select services to Baptist Health’s newest hospital, Baptist Medical Center Clay. In the years ahead, we plan to continue expanding our access points to better serve the entire region.

As we grow, the safety of our patients always remains a key focus. All Baptist MD Anderson team members renewed their commitment to patient safety in November 2021 during a half-day Team STEPPS retreat, which provided a refresher on the key communication and leadership principles needed to ensure enhanced patient safety.

The success of Baptist MD Anderson does not rest on one individual but on the comprehensive, collaborative effort our team puts forth every day, for each of our patients. As we continue with the enhancement of our clinical programs, we will uphold the needs of our patients as our highest priority. It is their strength that is truly unparalleled, inspiring us every day!

With great appreciation,

LeeAnn Mengel, RN, MBA, CMPE, FACHE