Two of South Florida’s most respectedhealthcare institutions have come together in a partnership that will elevatehigh-quality clinical care across the region.

A culmination of strategic talks that began in 2017, Boca Raton Regional Hospital is now operating as part of Baptist Health South Florida. The two not-for-profit organizations share a long history of compassion and commitment to the communities they serve.

 “Our organizations share the same calling toimprove the health and well-being of individuals and to deliver compassionatehealthcare to our patients at the highest standards of excellence and safety.We foresee an exciting future at Boca Raton Regional Hospital that will cementits title as the preeminent healthcare provider in the community,” said BrianE. Keeley, president and CEO of Baptist Health.

“Today’sannouncement concludes a process that will elevate our position as an advanced,tertiary academic center,” said Christine E. Lynn, Board Chair at Boca RatonRegional Hospital. “I thank everyone who participated in this process, both atBoca Regional and Baptist Health, for this exciting outcome.”

(Learn how the partnership between BaptistHealth and Boca Raton Regional Hospital will benefit the community – Video bySteve Pipho)

Foundedas a community hospital in 1967, Boca Raton Regional Hospital isrecognized  in U.S. News & WorldReport’s 2018 – 2019 Best Hospitals listing as the highest ranked hospital inPalm Beach County.

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region situated across four counties, with nearly 23,000 employees, more than 4,000 physicians and operates more than 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices. In addition, Baptist Health has centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences.