Bethesda Hospital East, part of Baptist Health, Unveils State-of-the-Art Cardiac Catheterization Lab
BOYNTON BEACH, FL – October 8, 2024 – Bethesda Hospital East, part of Baptist Health, has opened a new Cardiac Catheterization Lab in Boynton Beach, Florida, expanding its comprehensive cardiac services to allow our interventional, electrophysiologists and structural heart cardiologists to provide the most advanced cardiac procedures to our community.
Jared Smith, CEO of Bethesda Hospital, welcomed community members and medical professionals to the official ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 1, 2024. "Bethesda Hospital has proudly served this community for 65 years," said Smith. "The opening of an additional Cath Lab is a continuation of our commitment to delivering world-class healthcare close to home. It represents a substantial investment in the health and well-being of Boynton Beach residents.”
The new Cath Lab is equipped with the cutting-edge Philips Azurion 7 system, one of the most advanced technologies available for cardiac procedures. The 580-square-foot Class II Imaging suite, supported by a 215-square-foot control room and a 125-square-foot equipment room, positions Bethesda Hospital East at the forefront of cardiac care. It’s designed not only to serve patients but also to attract top interventional cardiologists, further enhancing the quality of care available in the region.
The Cath Lab's opening fulfills the original vision for Bethesda Hospital East. " Today, with Baptist Health's continued support, we’ve transformed Bethesda Hospital into a state-of-the-art facility continuing to bring advanced cardiovascular care to our community," said Smith.
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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, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
