Baptist Health - Power Extraordinary - Case for Support
We’ve been part of the fabric of South Florida for over 60 years, improving healthcare for our community. And we’ve only just begun.
TOGETHER, WE WILL POWER EXTRAORDINARY
Extraordinary healthcare helps to uplift communities locally, improve quality of life globally and create hope for everyone in need of healing. We’ve been part of the fabric of South Florida for over 60 years, improving healthcare in our community. And we’ve only just begun.
As the most awarded healthcare system in the region, Baptist Health has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to our mission of providing the highest quality healthcare. From conducting breakthrough research and training the next generation of physicians to developing technologies and treatments that save lives –
we have a bold vision for the future of healthcare across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.
Power Extraordinary: The Campaign for Baptist Health boldly declares our dedication to raising the bar in South Florida and beyond. As our region grows and medical advances reshape healthcare, now is the time for our community to invest in what matters most.
We invite you to join our community of philanthropists and be a part of this ambitious movement in medicine.
Bo Boulenger President & Chief Executive Officer, Baptist Health
WHERE BAPTIST HEALTH LEADS, EXCELLENCE FOLLOWS
As a not-for-profit organization guided by our faith-based mission, Baptist Health holds itself to the highest standards for every aspect of medical care. We bring together distinguished physicians, state-of-the-art research and technology and warm, compassionate care to deliver the most personalized healthcare possible.
Our commitment to elevating patient care has made Baptist Health the most awarded healthcare organization in South Florida and the only one to be named on Fortune’s list of America’s Most Innovative Companies in 2024. In its Best Hospital
rankings for 2024-2025, U.S. News & World Report honored Baptist Health as one of the best healthcare providers in America. Baptist Health earned 45 High Performing honors across seven medical specialties and in 16 conditions and procedures, including excellence in Cancer Care, Brain & Spine Care, Orthopedic Care and Heart & Vascular Care.
As our community continues to grow and healthcare continues to advance, we must increase the investments that power extraordinary outcomes and set even higher standards.
INSTITUTES
• Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
• Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
• Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
• Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute
HOSPITALS
• Baptist Children’s Hospital
• Baptist Health Baptist Hospital
• Baptist Health Doctors Hospital
• Baptist Health Fishermen’s Community Hospital
• Baptist Health Homestead Hospital
• Baptist Health Hospital | Doral
• Baptist Health Mariners Hospital
• Baptist Health South Miami Hospital
• Baptist Health West Kendall Baptist Hospital
• Bethesda Hospital East
• Bethesda Hospital West
• Boca Raton Regional Hospital
12 Hospitals
1.8 million Annual Patient Visits
4,000+ Affiliated Physicians
200+ Outpatient Centers, Urgent Care Facilities & Physician Practices
27,000+ Employees
BRINGING EXTRAORDINARY HEALTHCARE HOME
Baptist Health is one of the nation’s preeminent healthcare institutions and a global leader in groundbreaking medical advancements, patient care, research and innovation. Our excellence is anchored by the work of our world-class institutes and the leadership of our renowned medical professionals.
SETTING NEW STANDARDS IN SPECIALIZATION
Baptist Health has four internationally renowned institutes, including:
Join us in advancing the next generation of medicine, where compassion meets innovation and every patient receives extraordinary care.
Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute
ELEVATING OUR
Meet the extraordinary medical leaders who are pioneering research, treatments and patient care across Baptist Health’s rapidly growing institutes:
Michael J. Zinner, M.D.
A world-renowned cancer surgeon and researcher, Dr. Michael Zinner was named founding chief executive officer and executive medical director of Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute in October of 2015. Under his leadership, the Institute is recognized as the #1 cancer program in South Florida by U.S. News & World Report and in the top 10% in the nation for treating the most complex cancer cases. Miami Cancer Institute opened its doors in 2017 and serves as an anchor for cancer care from West Palm Beach to the Florida Keys. Development of our new Al and Jane Nahmad Women’s Cancer Center is currently underway.
Michael W. McDermott, M.D.
Dr. Michael McDermott is a world-renowned expert in neuroscience, the Irma & Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Clinical Neuroscience and chief medical executive at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. Under his leadership, the Institute ranked among the top 10% in the country for treating complex neurology and neurosurgery patients and is recognized for clinical excellence in stroke care. Dr. McDermott has assembled a stellar team of neurosurgeons and built a robust research program focused on treatment and rehabilitation, neuro-oncology, spine care and movement disorders. The planned, stateof-the-art Kenneth C. Griffin Center will transform Miami Neuroscience Institute into a global hub for neuroscience.
OUR INSTITUTES
Tom C. Nguyen, M.D.
Dr. Tom Nguyen is the Barry T. Katzen Medical Director Endowed Chair and chief medical executive at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. Dr. Nguyen leads research trials on treatments for valvular heart disease and has been the principal investigator on landmark trials exploring transcatheter aortic and mitral valve replacement. The Institute is the largest and most comprehensive cardiovascular care network in the area. It received High-Performing ratings from U.S. News & World Report for treating heart attacks and caring for those with heart failure.
John W. Uribe, M.D.
Dr. John Uribe is a dual Board-certified orthopedic surgeon, José Milton Foundation Endowed Chair in Orthopedics and chief medical executive at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute is nationally ranked and provides world-class orthopedic care throughout South Florida and beyond. As an orthopedic surgeon and chair of the Department of Orthopedics at the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Dr. Uribe extends the program’s educational involvement beyond the classroom and into the operating room to provide hands-on help to patients.
YOUR PARTNERSHIP PROPELS
TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE
You have the power to help create a global hub for research, innovation and patient care – right in your backyard. When you join our community of philanthropists, you’re making a tangible difference in people’s lives when it matters most.
This historic $600 million initiative calls for visionary donors who will help create:
A Reimagined Approach to Patient Care
From distinguished physicians to state-ofthe-art facilities, Baptist Health continues to enrich every element of treatment with innovative advancements in personalized patient care.
A Hub for the Best Minds
Baptist Health is advancing innovation by recruiting the world’s leading physicians and fostering superior medical teams.
A Global Center for Innovation Paradigm shifts in technology and medicine are opening up limitless opportunities at Baptist Health to develop new tools and treatments to equip our physicians and care for our patients. 1 3 2 4
A New Era of Research
Research is the bedrock of breakthrough medicine at Baptist Health. Research empowers more clinical trials, more treatment options and lasting solutions to our greatest health challenges.
A REIMAGINED APPROACH TO PATIENT CARE
In order to Power Extraordinary, Baptist Health constantly invests in advancements that work toward two goals: the best patient outcomes and the best patient experiences.
Next-generation technology yields superior imaging quality and reduced wait times. Upgraded surgical suites and operating rooms improve patient safety. Renovated patient rooms and family areas guarantee visitors’ privacy and comfort. Our synthesis of new research, datadriven insights and advanced technology help us develop more comprehensive approaches and personalized treatment plans.
Baptist Health is increasing its investment in comprehensive wellness. We understand that healing goes beyond the physical, addressing our
patients’ and their families’ psychological, social and spiritual needs. In our Cancer Care services, for instance, we’re expanding our network of dedicated Patient Navigators to ensure seamless access to care and provide compassionate support throughout the journey.
Our Arts in Medicine program at Miami Cancer Institute further enhances this approach by integrating creative arts therapies, performances and workshops that promote emotional well-being and a healing environment.
Giving to Baptist Health is an investment in shaping the future of healthcare in South Florida. It’s an investment in our people who live here and have grown up here and love South Florida. It’s an investment in the great care that we’re going to give. That empathy and that personal touch is present everywhere at Baptist Health.
Jean L. Putnam, DNP, MS, RN, CPHQ, NEA-BC Chief Nurse Executive, Baptist Health
PHILANTHROPY’S IMPACT
Brought creative healing to patients through Miami Cancer Institute’s Arts in Medicine program, with nearly 84,000 touchpoints
Rebuilt Fishermen’s Community Hospital, which has seen more than 5,000 patients since opening its doors
Built a rooftop helipad at Baptist Hospital, with nearly 600 patient transports over three years
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Our institutes serve as the pillars of our comprehensive healthcare services, driving innovation, enhancing specialized care and expanding our capacity to effectively meet diverse patient needs.
Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute is Florida’s most awarded cancer care organization. Heralded nationally as one of the “hybrid” cancer centers of the future, the Institute combines high-quality, community based cancer care with the best of an academic cancer center and is the first cancer institute to offer a proton therapy center in South Florida.
Baptist Health Miami
Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute has led heart and vascular care for over 35 years, pioneering research and cutting-edge treatments. We leverage multidisciplinary expertise and advanced technology to deliver top-tier care. We’re driving growth by embracing the latest advancements. Our commitment to world-class care and setting new standards in heart and vascular health remains unwavering.
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Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute is expanding to integrate research and patient care within the same facility. This innovative approach will drive groundbreaking discoveries and deliver cutting-edge services to our patients. With expertise ranging from nonsurgical treatments to complex brain and spine surgeries, the Institute leads in the treatment of movement disorders and stroke care.
Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute
At the expanded Baptist Health Orthopedic Complex, you get the same level of care as professional athletes. The innovative diagnostic and physical therapy center allows our physicians, athletic trainers and therapists to provide the latest treatments and modalities available to both athletes and everyday orthopedic patients in our community.
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A NEW ERA OF RESEARCH
Baptist Health convenes the best and brightest minds across medical disciplines to deploy clinical research plans that hold the key to advancing lifesaving remedies and life-changing outcomes.
• Cardiovascular research has led to the development and execution of highly specialized, minimally invasive procedures that lead to positive changes in patients’ lives and the advancement of the science of cardiovascular surgery.
• Pioneering research in orthopedic surgery at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care Institute is minimizing recovery times and enhancing joint functionality through less invasive procedures, demonstrating superior patient mobility and reduced post-operative pain.
• Breast cancer research at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute is growing in clinical trials and advancing treatment to provide superior patient outcomes. Breakthrough research and treatments are at the heart of our fight against cancer.
• Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute is a global leader in using a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and treating patients. The Institute has become a nationally recognized center for the care of disabilities such as essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease; and is leading clinical trials and advanced treatment of diseases affecting the brain, spine and nervous system.
Research is critical to driving innovation in cancer treatment. The treatments that we use for our patients today are a result of clinical trials that were done previously.
Manmeet Singh Ahluwalia, M.D., MBA, FASCO Chief Scientific Officer, Chief of Medical Oncology, Deputy Director and Fernandez Family Foundation
Endowed Chair in Cancer Research at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
PHILANTHROPY’S IMPACT
Supported the Miami Heart Study (MiHeart) at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and its goal of advancing preventive cardiology, positioning the Institute as a leader on this topic nationwide
Supported the Dose-Escalated Spine SbRT (DESSRT) Trial for Localized Metastasis in the Spinal Column, a collaboration between Miami Neuroscience Institute and Miami Cancer Institute
Supported the research efforts of physicians at Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute serving as principal investigators for several studies, including one focusing on the restoration of limb length in total hip arthroplasty
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CANCER HEALTH EQUITY RESEARCH CENTER
To achieve truly extraordinary care, Baptist Health believes it is critical to address health disparities in our community.
Together with Miami Cancer Institute and the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University (FIU), we have established the Cancer Health Equity Research Center (CHERC). This initiative aims to significantly increase clinical trial enrollment among underserved populations, particularly Black, Hispanic and female patients.
Despite cancer being the leading cause of death among Hispanics, their participation in clinical research has been historically low, often due to barriers like limited or no health insurance coverage. With locations across South Florida, Baptist Health is uniquely positioned to confront these disparities head-on.
Our commitment extends beyond treatment to launching programs that address social determinants of health, such as access to preventive care, nutritious food and transportation.
Research efforts will focus on identifying unique biomarkers through our expanded biorepository and innovative studies, aiming to understand and mitigate the impact of health disparities on overall health. This partnership between Miami Cancer Institute and FIU seeks to make profound strides in cancer health equity and enduring change.
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A HUB FOR THE BEST MINDS IN MEDICINE
Our pipeline of skilled medical professionals embodies our passion for caring for our South Florida community.
Baptist Health prioritizes the recruitment and retention of expert healthcare leaders, nurses and allied health professionals from around the globe, fostering tomorrow’s local and diverse talent alongside our distinguished physician-scientists.
Our exciting academic collaboration with the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is now underway. As we pursue Baptist Hospital’s designation as a statutory teaching hospital, we
will continue to attract the most highly specialized physicians who are interested in teaching the next generation of doctors.
The collaboration is a testament to our commitment to pioneering healthcare solutions, creating a culture of continuous learning and innovation and providing compassionate, highquality care for our community.
With our affiliation with Florida International University and our upcoming residency programs, we have a chance to fill a significant need in the community. We’re building something truly special here, with the right people — physicians, educators, and research scientists — to make a real impact in South Florida’s healthcare.
Michael W. McDermott, M.D.
Chief Medical Executive and Irma and Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Clinical Neuroscience, Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
PHILANTHROPY’S IMPACT
Enabled the launch of the Neuroscience Research Scholars Program, which allows scholars to conduct impactful clinical research alongside experts at Miami Neuroscience Institute
Empowered 798 Nurse Scholars in their academic pursuits, strengthening the future of healthcare
Funded scholarships for Bethesda College of Health Sciences Program participants since its launch, covering tuition and fees to help students pursue a nursing career without financial burden
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ENDOWED CHAIR PROGRAM
An endowed chair is one of the most prestigious awards that can be bestowed upon physicians for their outstanding contributions to medical science. An endowed chair recipient has the great honor and responsibility of advancing Baptist Health’s impact through research and service. Endowments are among the most meaningful and permanent forms of philanthropy that support Baptist Health and the South Florida community for generations to come.
Baptist Health currently supports several endowed chairs and plans to grow our endowments further. To achieve extraordinary advancements, we must continue to attract the world’s top physicians and drive trailblazing research and medical innovation. Endowed chairs are crucial in this endeavor, providing the necessary resources and stability to foster groundbreaking discoveries and elevate patient care to unprecedented levels.
Endowed chairs are very important at Baptist Health. They help increase their database of knowledge to enhance patient care.
Ana VeigaMilton, Esq. President, José Milton Foundation, Baptist Health Foundation Donor
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NURSE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Through academic partnerships with South Florida institutions of higher learning, Baptist Health’s Nurse Scholars Program offers funding, faculty, classroom space and clinical sites for select nursing programs. Students receive scholarships, many funded through philanthropy, for tuition and a full-time position at Baptist Health after they graduate from nursing school. Baptist Health is improving its nurse retention and engagement with comprehensive onboarding programs, improved training and continuing education opportunities to develop the nurse leaders of tomorrow.
Program Success:
• Accepted 4,450 nurses into the program since its inception
• Awarded $51M in scholarships
• Excelled in testing scores: Baptist Health’s nurse scholars outperformed the state and national averages
Fundraising Achievements in FY23:
• Over $585,000 raised for the Center of Excellence in Nursing
• Over $560,000 raised in support of Continuing Medical Education
Helping our nurses stay engaged, connected and happy is one of our priorities. This means offering thorough onboarding for new nurses and ongoing education to help them become tomorrow’s leaders. Our goal is to create a strong team culture and connected working environment that will inspire our nurses to stay with Baptist Health and grow their careers here.
Diane Amado-Tate Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer, Baptist Health Doctors Hospital
A GLOBAL CENTER FOR INNOVATION
Trailblazing the new frontier of medicine
At Baptist Health, innovation isn’t just a buzzword – it’s essential to our process of generating breakthrough research, reimagining the patient experience and administering lifesaving solutions.
From pioneering advancements in technology management to fostering a culture of applied research and education, we empower our teams to innovate and enhance patient outcomes. Baptist Health’s corporate development initiatives translate cutting-edge research into impactful discoveries, forging strategic partnerships for significant licensing opportunities. Through our global programs, we import and export healthcare innovations that improve healthcare access worldwide and power extraordinary.
Our investments in innovation always start and end with one question. How would this help the patients we serve?
Jack A. Ziffer, Ph.D., M.D., FACC, FAHA, FASNC, MSCCT, FACR Executive Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer & Chief Physician Executive, Baptist Health
PHILANTHROPY’S IMPACT
Enabled the Brain Fitness Lab to launch a life-changing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Program for oncology patients suffering from depression
Provided immersive, comforting experiences for pediatric cancer patients during their treatments at the Pediatric Infusionarium at Miami Cancer Institute
Powered the rollout of telestroke carts, facilitating timely stroke treatment across Baptist Health, regardless of geographic location
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THE INSTITUTES, INNOVATION AND
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Baptist Health is embracing the transformation of healthcare through a wide array of innovations, including artificial intelligence (AI). From diagnosis to treatment, to managing communications more effectively, AI has been effective in reducing readmissions, detecting breast cancer, improving stroke outcomes and more.
Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
A Powerful Tool for Monitoring Skin Cancer Risk
Miami Cancer Institute leads with the Vectra, a cutting-edge 3D whole-body imaging system. This tool utilizes AI-enhanced analysis to detect suspicious lesions and track changes over time, setting a new standard in early detection nationwide.
Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute
A Promising New Sports Helmet Design
A career of witnessing the devastating impact of traumatic brain injuries on athletes inspired Michael McDermott, M.D., to develop a better helmet design. Leveraging this expertise in physics and head injury mechanics, the innovation promises enhanced safety across sports like racing, hockey and surfing.
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Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Achieving New Benchmarks with AI-driven, Smart, Connected Imaging
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute achieves unprecedented diagnostic accuracy with SmartSpeed AI software for MRI. This breakthrough technology enhances image resolution and speeds up scan times threefold, reimagining patient care and outcomes.
Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute
Improving Patient Care Through Innovative
Data Intelligence
Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute is collecting patient feedback and objective clinical data through the Outcomes Based Electronic Research Database (OBERD). The team collects outcomes research and patient data across a broad range of orthopedic disorders to help healthcare providers asses the effectiveness of treatments and make data-driven decisions.
PEOPLE WHO EMPOWER
The most exciting part about philanthropy is what you can see in your own lifetime; the improvements that come as a result. In medicine in particular, we have seen so many things come from improvements at Baptist Health. Our future is bright, but it is going to depend on people that are willing to donate to make this community an even better place to live.
Richard Cole Managing Partner, Cole, Scott & Kissane, Campaign Leadership, Baptist Health Foundation Donor
EMPOWER
There’s nothing like contributing and donating to a healthcare entity. It makes a difference in people’s lives to get great healthcare and that’s what you get at Baptist Health. You get great facilities, you get great healthcare.
Liana & Carlos de Mena Baptist Health Foundation Donors
I want to invest in an organization that continues to give such great care to the community. There’s a lot to be done, and you have the responsibility to do as much as you can to help move the community forward.
Albert Jr. and Gail Ash Dotson Baptist Health Foundation Donors
The Miguel B. Fernandez Family Foundation has confidence and trust that our endowment gift in support of Dr. Manmeet Ahluwalia will make a meaningful difference in research, and hopefully culminates into cancer cures for the lives of patients and the broader South Florida community.
Constance Fernandez
Miguel B. Fernandez Foundation Baptist Health Foundation Donor
PHILANTHROPY IS THE FUEL THAT DRIVES INNOVATION AT BAPTIST HEALTH.
INVEST IN EXTRAORDINARY FOR SOUTH FLORIDA
Baptist Health has pioneering specialists, dedicated to solving the unsolvable. We offer stellar facilities, capable of offering what is needed, not just what is available. Our equipment is state-of-the-art and our outcomes speak for themselves.
Baptist Health is raising the bar because South Florida deserves more. And now, we invite you, our visionary donors, to rise to the occasion and invest in extraordinary care.
Your contribution to Baptist Health is a gift to the people in your community. And if you’ve experienced our extraordinary care firsthand, you know how much your contribution matters.
Join us and be a part of this ambitious movement in medicine.
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