16BB AN INDEPENDENT SUPPLEMENT BY MIA MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TO THE MIAMI HERALD MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2015
Herbert Greene, M.D., Named Chair of Baptist
Health Medical Group Board of Directors
L
eading the charge comes
naturally to Herbert Greene,
M.D., a retired emergency
physician. A consummate
professional, he has been
named chair of the Board
of Directors of Baptist
Health Medical Group.
This is an admirable task,
given that all Baptist
Health Board members
are volunteers who serve without
compensation. And he eagerly agreed
without hesitation.
Dr. Greene also serves on the Baptist
Health Board of Trustees and the Board
of Directors of Homestead Hospital. In
2009, Dr. Greene was honored by the
American Medical Association for his
50-year anniversary of graduation
from medical school. A graduate
of Howard University College of
Medicine in Washington, D.C., Dr.
Greene completed his internship at
D.
D.C. General Hospital in Washington,
D.C., and his residency at St.
Joseph Hospital in
Flint, Michigan.
He was a pioneer in the
developing field of emergency medicine
at Baptist Hospital, practicing for more
than 28 years and retiring in 1998. He was
the former assistant medical director of
the Department of Emergency Services at
Baptist Hospital, and served on numerous
hospital committees. He also served as
a lieutenant in the Medical Corps, U.S.
Navy Reserves.
Every Breath You Take Matters (continued from page 3)
A prescription from your doctor and an appointment are necessary.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 786-573-6000
in Miami-Dade, 954-837-1000 in Broward or 305-434-1588 in Monroe, or
visit BaptistHealth.net/ LungScreening.
Our Honor Roll
Kidney Disease: Serious, But Often Manageable
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a kidney specialist at Baptist Hospital. “Therefore,
it’s important to have preventive health screenings
and routine medical follow-up with one’s primary
health provider. This should include blood and urine
evaluation, especially if there is a personal or family
history of diabetes, hypertension or kidney disease.”
Dr. Esquenazi recommends the following
preventive measures:
• Get tested. Talk to your doctor about being evaluated
for the risk factors.
• Eat right. Choose foods low in fat and cholesterol and
high in fiber.
• Live healthy. Exercise daily!
• Don’t smoke.
• Manage your existing health conditions. Visit your
doctor regularly.
Damaged kidneys trigger a multitude of problems. If left
untreated, the organs lose function and may leave you
in a highly complicated and potentially fatal position.
South Miami Hospital’s Better Breathers Club provides support and
resources for people with chronic lung disease. Call 786-662-8484
for details.
Baptist Health has received numerous honors for its outstanding hospitality and
services. Listed below is our prestigious honor roll:
• U.S. News & World Report 2014-2015 Best Hospital Rankings
— Baptist Health honored among the top 15% in the nation with
24 “high-performing” badges in 12 medical specialties. All eligible
Baptist Health hospitals ranked in the top 11 locally and top 25
statewide. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale regional rankings, Baptist
Hospital ranked #2 (12 silver badges), South Miami Hospital #4
(six silver badges), Doctors Hospital #6 (five silver badges) and
Homestead Hospital #11 (one silver badge).
• 100 Best Companies to Work For — Fortune magazine (2014, 2013,
2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 1999, 1998).
• Most Diverse in Terms of Minorities — Fortune 100 Best
Companies to Work For (2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009).
100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare — Modern Healthcare
magazine (2011, 2010, 2009, 2008).
• Gallup Great Workplace Award for having a productive and
engaged workforce — The Gallup Organization (2011, 2009).
• Consumer Choice Award — National Research Corporation
identified Baptist Hospital as the most preferred hospital in Miami
(2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002,
2001, 2000, 1999, 19