Expanding Access to Comprehensive Care in South Florida through FIU and Baptist Health Partnership

Strategic Insights -

The University of Florida and the State of Florida's news release highlights the growing need for healthcare services in South Florida. To address this concern, the FIU partnership with Baptist Health is strengthening its presence in the region by expanding access to trusted and comprehensive care. This partnership brings together talented physicians from FIU Health Faculty Group Practice, including Dr. Juan Cendan, FIU senior vice president for Health Affairs and dean of Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, who emphasizes the mission to improve health outcomes for the South Florida community. The collaboration aims to deliver more coordinated and high-quality care by aligning with Baptist Health, a trusted provider in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership between FIU and Baptist Health will expand access to comprehensive care in South Florida, starting July 7.
  • The partnership brings together physicians from FIU Health Faculty Group Practice, including Dr. Juan Cendan, FIU senior vice president for Health Affairs and dean of Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
  • FIU Health practice will continue to provide services at the on-campus clinic, including internal medicine, family medicine, psychiatry, medical oncology, nephrology, and gynecology departments.
  • The partnership reinforces the mission to improve health outcomes for the South Florida community by delivering more coordinated and high-quality care.
  • The collaboration between Baptist Health and FIU aims to advance physician training and foster innovation in the region.
  • The partnership is a milestone in the expanded clinical and academic affiliation between Baptist Health and FIU.

Statistics:

  • The partnership will start on July 7.
  • The FIU Health practice is home to a team of trusted physicians, including 13 specialists in internal medicine, family medicine, psychiatry, medical oncology, nephrology, and gynecology.
  • 9 FIU Medicine faculty physicians will bring their expertise to the Baptist Health Medical Group.
  • The partnership aims to improve health outcomes for the South Florida community.

Sources:

  • State of Florida news release. (No date).