Celebrating 75 Years of Baptist Health Doctors Hospital
MIAMI, FL – September 26, 2024 – Baptist Health Doctors Hospital is proud to announce its 75th anniversary, marking a significant milestone. Since its establishment in 1949, Baptist Health Doctors Hospital has been a trusted healthcare institution, providing high-quality medical care to the residents of Coral Gables and beyond.
To commemorate this momentous occasion, an exhibition titled "A Legacy of Caring" will be held at the Coral Gables Museum from September 27, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Curated by renowned historian Paul S. George. Ph.D., resident historian at HistoryMiami Museum, the exhibition will take visitors on a journey through the rich history of Baptist Health Doctors Hospital. From its humble beginnings in the wake of World War II, to its current status as a beacon of healing, the exhibition will showcase the hospital's remarkable contributions to the community over the past 75 years.
"We are thrilled to celebrate this significant anniversary and reflect on the incredible impact Baptist Health Doctors Hospital has had on the lives of countless individuals," said Lourdes Boue, CEO of Baptist Health Doctors Hospital. "Our commitment to providing exceptional medical care in our community remains as strong as ever."
The hospital's dedication to excellence has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, which has recognized Baptist Health Doctors Hospital as “High Performing” in several specialties, including geriatrics, orthopedics, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hip replacement, kidney failure, knee replacement and pneumonia. In addition to its wide range of outpatient diagnostic services, Baptist Health Doctors Hospital is home to the Miami HEAT Sports Medicine Center at Baptist Health Orthopedic Institute, a leading provider of orthopedic care and sports medicine in the region.
As Baptist Health Doctors Hospital celebrates this notable moment in its history, it remains committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care and embracing the latest advancements in medical technology to promote the health and well-being of its patients.
For more information about the exhibition "A Legacy of Caring" at Coral Gables Museum, please visit coralgablesmuseum.org/project/a-legacy-of-caring/.
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.
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