Baptist Health Foundation Receives $2M Gift from MG Developer to Benefit Baptist Health Doctors Hospital
Unique partnership promotes wellness among residents of new Coral Gables enclave
CORAL GABLES, FL – September 3, 2024 – Baptist Health Foundation announced today that it has received a $2 million donation from MG Developer, a residential property development company, in support of Baptist Health Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables. MG Developer will be recognized at Baptist Health Doctors Hospital as one of its leading donors.
“We are thrilled to partner with MG Developer and grateful for their generosity,” said Alex Villoch, CEO of Baptist Health Foundation. “This donation allows Baptist Health Doctors Hospital to have the resources it needs to provide exceptional care to patients and their families, while promoting healthy lifestyles and offering an additional benefit for residents of The Village. It’s a gift that will continue to support healthcare excellence in this community.”
MG Developer’s generosity will help establish The Village at Coral Gables as a wellness-conscious community, emphasizing the importance of residents’ long-term healthy lifestyles while supporting a nearby world-class hospital that meets their needs. “This is a truly remarkable collaboration between MG Developer and Baptist Health Foundation,” said Alirio Torrealba, CEO of MG Developer. “We are proud to join them in supporting our Coral Gables community, as access to high-quality healthcare is an essential part of our local residents’ quality of life.”
Baptist Health Doctors Hospital has provided high-quality medical care to the community since 1949. Recognized as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, Baptist Health Doctors Hospital offers general and specialized services, including orthopedics and sports medicine, cardiac care and sports cardiology, general surgery, robotic and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, geriatric medicine and pulmonary care. The hospital features a state-of-the-art intensive care unit and provides a wide range of outpatient diagnostic services. Its emergency department provides a high-tech, high-touch approach to medicine.
Baptist Health Doctors Hospital is also home to the Miami HEAT Sports Medicine Center at Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute. The 49,000-square-foot facility houses all of the Institute’s orthopedic specialties, including an ambulatory surgery center on the top floor.
U.S. News & World Report recognized Baptist Health Doctors Hospital as High Performing in geriatrics, orthopedics, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hip replacement, kidney failure, knee replacement, and pneumonia. Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute at Baptist Health Doctors Hospital was ranked as High Performing in orthopedics, hip replacement and knee replacement for 2023- 2024.
“This gift will make a significant impact,” said Lourdes Boue, CEO of Baptist Health Doctors Hospital. “From advanced diagnostic equipment to clinical development opportunities to patient support programs, our donors our helping us provide outstanding resources to our community. We are pleased to welcome The Village at Coral Gables residents with the exceptional care we have always been known for.”
Scheduled for completion in Q2 2025, The Village at Coral Gables is a 48-residence collection of townhomes, lofts, villas, and flats nestled in the residential heart of the city. Paying homage to Coral Gables founder George Merrick in what’s considered a continuation of his vision of themed villages throughout Coral Gables, the project evokes the aesthetic beauty and lifestyle of Seville, Spain, with a Mediterranean-revival style architecture.
As part of this donation, residents at The Village will be recognized as members of Baptist Health’s “Giving Society,” a distinguished group of individuals taking a conscious approach to community philanthropy that elevates the local standard of living.
About Baptist Health Foundation
The mission of Baptist Health Foundation is to inspire philanthropy and build extraordinary donor relationships in support of excellence, innovation, community wellness and global leadership in healthcare at Baptist Health South Florida. Through philanthropy, the Foundation supports and expands Baptist Health’s ability to provide outstanding patient care and bring the latest treatments to patients and families affected by a serious illness. Donor contributions also allow the Foundation to assist Baptist Health facilities in keeping pace with technology and equipment advances, perform cutting-edge research and offer continuing education opportunities to medical staff. Learn more at BaptistHealth.net/Foundation and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and The Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. 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 is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News and World Report. For more information, BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
About MG Developer
MG Developer is a premier residential property development company based in Coral Gables, Florida. Led by Alirio Torrealba, the firm is known for its comprehensive array of real estate services including concept creation and project advancement. MG Developer is committed to community beautification and supports numerous philanthropic efforts benefiting organizations including the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Fundahigado, and others.
Today, the area of Coral Gables where MG Developer built its first property has been named Biltmore Square, including five boutique projects with Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial architecture. The latest development that will serve as the final installment of Biltmore Square is The George, set for groundbreaking in Q4 2024.
MG Developer seeks to maximize quality over quantity, taking a careful approach with density, the company’s projects demonstrate a conscious strategy seeking to complement the Coral Gables aesthetic while honoring the legacy of founder George Merrick.
For more information, please visit www.mgdevelopermiami.com.
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