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Jupiter Medical Center’s Dr. Amit Rastogi West Kendall Baptist Hospital Recognized
Named 2019 Power Leader in Health Care By Florida Hospital Association

for Community Contributions
Jupiter Medical Center announced that President and
CEO Dr. Amit Rastogi has been selected as a 2019 Power
Leader in Health Care by the South Florida Business West Kendall Baptist Hospital has received a Community Benefit Achievement
Journal. award from the Florida Hospital Association (FHA) for its efforts to improve the
“I am humbled to have been selected for this recogni- health of the community. The honor recognized West Kendall Baptist Hospital in the
tion,” said Dr. Amit Rastogi. “This honor is a reflection of 150-beds and under division. The award highlighted the Healthy Hub, where more
my dedication to providing the highest level of patient care than 25,000 free health screenings have been performed since opening in the hospital
in the region. As a physician and healthcare executive, I lobby in 2015.
look forward to leading our teams to help Jupiter Medical The Healthy Hub is a one-stop health kiosk that provides screenings such as blood
Center continue to provide world-class, patient-centered sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, body fat and weight. Aiming to improve overall fit-
healthcare.” Dr. Amit Rastogi ness and balance and decrease the risk of falls TRX MAPS was added last year. It
Dr. Rastogi joined Jupiter Medical Center in 2019 and measures mobility, muscle activation, posture and symmetry as participants do three
brings more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare executive and a practicing, squats and then provides results and suggested exercises to target problem areas.
board-certified internal medicine physician. With a reputation for innovation, Rastogi A dedicated registered nurse is on site to provide education and motivate partici-
launched one of the first advance payment accountable care organizations in the pants to improve their health and return for reassessment. She also gives them “green”
country, implemented one of the first outpatient High Reliability programs in the prescriptions to encourage them to visit local parks and green spaces. If they do not
nation at Yale New Haven Health in order to improve patient safety in the ambulatory have a primary care physician or need a specialist, they are referred to one. On occa-
setting, and hosted the largest, single-night, nonprofit fundraiser in the metro D.C. sion, participants are whisked to the emergency room if results indicate a potentially
region, raising $26.3 million for the regional cancer center. In his current role, he is dangerous problem.
responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership for the Jupiter Medical
Center’s expanding clinical programs, state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge tech- Good Samaritan Medical Center
nologies.
Dr. Rastogi earned his master’s degree in healthcare management from Harvard Achieves Healthgrades Labor and Delivery
University, and is a recognized healthcare and executive leader who has quickly insti-
tuted numerous clinical initiatives at Jupiter Medical Center. Excellence Award™

Good Samaritan Medical Center announces it is a recipient of Healthgrades 2019
Palm Beach Gardens Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™. This distinction places Good Samaritan in
the top 10 percent of all hospitals evaluated for the exceptional care of mothers during
Medical Center and after labor and delivery, according to Healthgrades

Honors Volunteer of Jupiter Medical Center Named Top Hospital
the Year for 2019
For the second year in a row, Jupiter Medical Center is proud to announce its Top
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Hospital Award by The Leapfrog Group.
recently awarded Virginia Groover as “This recognition highlights our commitment to providing the highest quality
its Volunteer of the Year for 2019. patient-centered care in the region,” said Dr. Amit Rastogi, Jupiter Medical Center
Groover has been a volunteering at (l-r) Tim Howard-Chief Human Resources president and CEO. “Our physicians, nurses and staff are to be congratulated for their
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Officer for Palm Beach Gardens Medical dedication to consistently delivering world-class patient care.”
for 22 years as a scheduler in the sur- Center; Frances Davis, President of Palm Jupiter Medical Center is among only 13 hospitals in the state to receive a Top
gical waiting room. She is also a Beach Gardens Medical Center Auxiliary; General Hospital distinction.
member of the Board of Directors for Virginia Groover, 2019 Volunteer of the Year;
the hospital, where she serves as Teresa Urquhart, Chief Executive Officer Palm Moffitt Cancer Center Named 2019
recording secretary. Beach Gardens Medical Center
Top Hospital for Diversity by BlackDoctor.org
Holy Cross Hospital Nurse Kristen
For the second consecutive year, Moffitt Cancer Center is a Top Hospital for
Schroeder-Brown Honored with Diversity by BlackDoctor.org – the leading health and wellness destination for African
Americans. The online resource recognizes institutions across the United States for
Excellence in Healthcare Award their ongoing commitment to delivering quality care at the highest level while pro-

by Greater Fort Lauderdale moting equity and inclusion in operations, programs, services and staffing.
“It is a tremendous honor for us to be recognized again this year as it validates our
Chamber of Commerce ongoing commitment to integrating diversity into our health care delivery,” said
Moffitt President and CEO Alan List, M.D. “We understand the need for creating an
inclusive environment, making us more equipped to support our patients and the
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce hon- community and I applaud the Moffitt Diversity team and all of those who work with
ored Holy Cross Hospital nurse and Pompano Beach resi- Kristen Schroeder- them for achieving this wonderful recognition.”
dent Kristen Schroeder-Brown with the Excellence in Brown
Healthcare Award in Nursing during the annual
Perspectives on Florida's Healthcare Conference. Baptist Health South Florida Named One
Schroeder-Brown, RN, CDE, CHES, who is the program coordinator for the
National Diabetes Prevention Program, Department of Community Health & Well- of the Best Workplaces for Diversity
Being at Holy Cross, launched the non-profit hospital’s National Diabetes Prevention
Program in 2017. The program has already received full recognition status by the Great Place to Work and Fortune have honored Baptist Health South Florida as one
Centers of Disease Control. of the 2019 Best Workplaces for Diversity. The Best Workplaces for Diversity stand
A certified diabetic educator, Schroeder-Brown values prevention and the need for out for creating great workplaces for all employees, regardless of their personal char-
community-level action. In addition to in-person classes, Schroeder-Brown and her acteristics. Baptist Health took the No. #48 spot on the list.
team launched Holy Cross Hospital’s My Body My Health, a virtual platform providing “We’re proud that our diverse employee population is a reflection of the South
the National Diabetes Prevention Program that gives participants free, convenient Florida community we are privileged to serve with compassion and inclusion,” said
access anytime, anywhere via computer, tablet or smart phone. Schroeder-Brown and Adriene McCoy, Baptist Health’s senior vice president and chief human resources offi-
the lifestyle coaches are active in the community teaching about the risks associated cer. “Being named on this list once again is a meaningful honor for our organization,
with prediabetes and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She also has been pub- as it reinforces the importance we place on people –our employees, our patients and
lished in several articles on those topics. families and our community.”

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