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so that we can help address issues that effects of a proposed bill; they call us. We
One of the first challenges she faced impact our entire community such as are very fortunate to have a board and
was revamping Broward Health’s spon- access to quality healthcare and home- CEO who are engaged in the process.”
sorship process, which includes support- lessness,” said Arteaga. Arteaga’s leadership was recently rec-
ing events that benefit the community. She connected Broward Health with ognized when she was honored as a 2019
“When I arrived, sponsorships were at a initiatives such as the Greater Fort Hispanic Woman of Distinction this past
halt; we weren’t working with communi- Lauderdale Alliance’s Business Council August. “I was humbled to be nominat-
ty organizations that we had partnered on Homelessness, which helped home- ed. I’d never participated in the event
with in the past, which was a big con- less individuals encamped in downtown before, and all of a sudden, I found
cern,” said Arteaga. Fort Lauderdale, and worked with Judge myself surrounded by more than 1,000
Working with Broward Health col- Jack Tuter to establish the first homeless people at the Signature Grand,” she said.
leagues, she streamlined the process, community court in the area, creating a Now in its 18th year, the luncheon
made it electronic and educated the com- way to help homeless individuals repeat- honors Hispanic women making a differ-
munity on how to reengage. edly in front of the judiciary for minor ence in South Florida. “I’m pleased that
“Now, Broward Health has strength- offenses. we’re now seeing more Hispanic women
ened its relationships with both small “A grant from the Department of in leadership positions in all industries,”
and large organizations, and is much Justice enabled Judge Tuter to create a said Arteaga. “It was encouraging to see
more visible at community events,” said program to take these minor offenders to so many diverse professions represented
Arteaga. a nonconfrontational setting, where we Diana Arteaga, honored as a 2019 among the honorees.”
She has also connected Broward Health could identify their needs and bring in Hispanic Woman of Distinction, and Ana While Arteaga said that it was a “huge
leadership to work with different boards, service providers to help,” Arteaga Calderon, Executive Director, Children’s transition” to come from Miami-Dade
including those of the Urban League and explained. Diagnostic & Treatment Center, who was County to Broward County, she is
the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. On the government relations side, Diana’s sponsor and past honoree. thrilled with her role at Broward Health.
“This enables us to advise these organi- Arteaga works with elected local, state “Broward Health is very much an
zations about concerns in the healthcare and federal officials to coordinate and priorities. inclusive organization and I really like
industry, especially safety net providers, accomplish Broward Health’s legislative “I did a lot of listening for the first few seeing the difference we make in the
months, so that I could understand and community every single day. I really
then address concerns,” said Arteaga, enjoy working face to face with the com-
who added that the health system values munity and government leaders,” she
MAKINGROUNDS…MAKINGROUNDS… its relationships with these leaders who said.
craft healthcare policy and secure appro-
“Public service is very near and dear to
priate levels of funding for safety net my heart,” she added. “It’s not easy at
hospitals. “We face hurdles on a daily times, and you’re subject to great scruti-
basis with healthcare policy, so it’s impor- ny and responsibility, so that makes it
Cardiothoracic Surgeon Joins tant to keep these lines of communica- even more challenging. But it has been a
tion open. Sometimes we don’t even have great career choice for both personal and
the Holy Cross Medical Group to pick up the phone to talk about the professional growth.”

in Fort Lauderdale

Holy Cross Medical Group has announced the addition of
their new cardiothoracic surgeon, John Nicholas Melvan,
M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Melvan joins Holy Cross Hospital's Jim Moran Heart
and Vascular Center from Emory University School of Dr. John Nicholas
Medicine, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, where he
completed a combined residency and fellowship training Melvan
program.
Prior to joining Emory in Atlanta, Dr. Melvan received his bachelors of science
degree from the University of Wisconsin. Thereafter, he earned his medical and doc-
toral degrees (M.D., Ph.D.) from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in
New Orleans, Louisiana, where he also served as an instructor of cardiovascular phys-
iology.

Dr. Jonathan Braue Joins Cleveland
Clinic Indian River Hospital

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital’s Scully-Welsh
Cancer Center welcomes dermatologist Jonathan Braue,
M.D. Dr. Braue earned his medical degree from University of
South Florida (USF) in Tampa and completed his medical
internship and dermatology residency at Vanderbilt
University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Braue graduated as one of Vanderbilt’s top residents
and has received many accolades from his mentors. In addi- Dr. Jonathan Braue
tion to being an expert in detection and treatment of skin
cancer, he also has a passion for treating cutaneous lymphoma. He is a member of
American Academy of Dermatology and the American Medical Association.
In addition to volunteering at USF’s student-run clinic and treating patients from
underserved populations around the Tampa area, Dr. Braue spent time in Bolivia pro-
viding medical care to those lacking access to quality healthcare.

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