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What’s New...What’s New...

Good Samaritan Medical Center current and new markets – ImageFIRST’s strengthened national
coverage supports their capabilities to service more multiregional
Opens the Bariatric & Metabolic accounts.
Key leadership additions occurred across several departments,
Institute for Surgical Weight Loss including human resources, operations, business development

and marketing.
The combination of adding new locations as well as growing
Good Samaritan Medical relationships with National Accounts will provide the linen spe-
Center is now offering cialists with greater opportunities to increase processing capaci-
patients another option to ties, add new job opportunities, and enhance service capabilities
lose weight with the opening nationally.
of the Bariatric & Metabolic
Institute for Surgical Weight
Loss. Colorectal, general, The Palm Beach Health Network
robotic, and bariatric sur-
geon, Dr. Eduardo Parra- Invests $150 Million to Elevate
Davila, and general and
robotic surgeon, Dr. Abraham Standards of Healthcare Excellence
Betancourt lead the program. (l-r) Dr. Eduardo Parra-Davila,
“Bariatric surgery is an The Palm Beach Health Network, comprising six hospitals and
extremely safe and effective Dr. Abraham Betancourt care centers spanning Palm Beach County, is pleased to announce
way for people looking to its $150 million investment into the Network. The three-year
lose weight, and get back to leading a healthier, more active investment, to be completed in 2022, significantly enhances the
lifestyle,” said Dr. Parra-Davila. “The benefits of these procedures Network’s facilities and services to provide award-winning, high-
are life changing for our patients, and can even lower someone’s quality healthcare throughout Palm Beach County.
chances of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. We are proud to be “We have created a legacy of caring for the community, and the
able to offer this new service to our community” continued investment takes our hospitals and care centers to new

levels of distinction. We are applying the funds to acquire state-
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital of-the-art technology, improve infrastructure, enhance patients’
experiences, expand clinical resources, and strengthen our con-
Receives $10 Million Gift tinuing education programs,” said Maggie Gill, CEO of the Palm
Beach Health Network. “The capital commitment underscores
our position as the largest leading healthcare network for Palm
Ron and Nancy Rosner, longtime supporters of Cleveland Beach County and is evidence of our dedication to meeting the
Clinic Indian River Hospital, have made a $10 million multi-year needs of our rapidly growing community.”
pledge to the hospital that will expand services for the communi- Below is a snapshot of projects included in the $150 million
ty. The donation has been earmarked for Cleveland Clinic Indian investment:
River Hospital’s Strategic Priorities fund, which will accelerate the ● Delray Medical Center: Delray Medical Center’s award-win-
expansion of services and improve patient care. ning cardiovascular service is unveiling a new, state-of-the-art car-
The Rosner’s gift will fund several initiatives, including educat- diac catheterization and EP (electrophysiology) lab and an
ing physicians, increasing healthcare access for residents in the Advanced Center for Heart Failure. The hospital's Movement
community and providing caregivers with resources to enhance Disorder Center recently added cutting-edge ultrasound technol-
patient care for decades to come. The gift will also support educa- ogy. Additionally, the hospital’s newly expanded private rooms
tion as Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital expands medical provide a more comfortable space for patients.
education to be inclusive and extensive. Another important initia- ● Good Samaritan Medical Center: The hospital is remodeling
tive will be the addition of outpatient behavioral health services the Norma E. & Miles M. Zisson Comprehensive Breast Center of
for children, teens, adults and seniors, including funding for edu- the Palm Beaches to provide high-end technology in a more mod-
cation programs focused on drug use among teens, and young ern, comfortable atmosphere for patients being treated for breast
adults. health. Good Samaritan is also upgrading emergency services and
In recognition of this transformational gift, the Cleveland Clinic enhancing with Lilly Pulitzer to create two VIP suites redesigned
Indian River Hospital Health and Wellness Center will be with the signature “Lilly aesthetic,” to offer new mothers and their
renamed the Rosner Family Health and Wellness Center. families a unique, joyful experience.

• Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center: Palm Beach Gardens,
National Textile Provider, Imagefirst, a leader in cardiac care, recently upgraded its cardiac catheteriza-
tion facilities and advanced operating room technologies for car-
Continued Rapid Expansion in 2021, diac and vascular surgery. The hospital is also adding advanced
stroke and neurosurgery capabilities. These expanded offerings
Grows National Account Division will enhance the community’s access to lifesaving care.
• St. Mary’s Medical Center / Palm Beach Children’s Hospital:
To support the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute’s mission of
ImageFIRST announced that they achieved record-breaking improving the lives of those who suffer from congenital, develop-
growth in 2021. The textile provider added more than 10 facilities mental, and post-traumatic orthopedic conditions, the hospital
through acquisitions in 2021 – stretching across the nation from recently expanded its orthopedic capabilities with additional sur-
Maine to Seattle. To support their growth, ImageFIRST expanded gical suites, expanded physical therapy services, and new technol-
its National Account division to enhance its capabilities to sup- ogy.
port more multiregional accounts. The healthcare linen provider • West Boca Medical Center: The recently opened Boca Center
entered multiple new states and regions in 2021, including South for Orthopedics and Spine Care allows patients to easily transition
Texas, Maine, Minnesota, and Utah. Additionally, ImageFIRST from surgery to recovery and rehabilitation. The new Center
increased its processing capacity in several geographies, such as includes advanced robotic capabilities and upgraded private
Lakeland, FL, San Diego, CA, Elmsford, NY, and Seattle, WA, to patient rooms. The Boca Center for Women’s Care is undergoing
support its growing customer base. a full renovation and has added a Laborist Program with in-house
“2021 was another record-setting year for us and this growth physicians available 24/7 to care for all maternity needs.
expands our already industry-leading service footprint,” says Jim Investing in the Future of Healthcare
Cashman, President and CEO of ImageFIRST. “Even as the pan- Notably, the $150 million investment also incorporates new
demic headwinds grew stronger as the year progressed, our continued education and training for physicians, clinicians, and
progress in 2021 gives us tremendous momentum for the future staff across the entire Palm Beach Health Network. This includes
and I sincerely appreciate the efforts of our team. We look forward extensive nursing training programs, preceptorship residency
to bringing our world-class service to even more healthcare facil- programs, and industry-leading vascular and cardiology fellow-
ities in 2022.” ships. The entire investment demonstrates Palm Beach Health
With the addition of these new locations for laundering textiles Network’s continued dedication to meeting the needs of Palm
for the medical industry, ImageFIRST has prioritized growing Beach County and delivering the highest quality healthcare for
their National Account Division. By expanding their footprint – in
the community it serves.

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