Initiative from BankAtlantic and Tenet South Florida Hospitals to meet healthcare needs of local community

Oct 26 2009

BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank, announced today that it has partnered with Tenet South Florida Hospitals to provide outreach events designed to improve the health of the local community. The partnership involves branches and hospitals from Miami-Dade to Martin County, and includes events such as screenings and lectures.

“This partnership demonstrates the commitment that both of our corporations have in regard to providing high quality healthcare education initiatives in an effort to care for the community,” said Craig Bloom, Regional Director, Strategic Operations, Tenet Healthcare. “Keeping our neighbors healthy is our main objective.”

This new educational initiative will be tailored to meet the individual healthcare needs of each community. BankAtlantic Branch Managers and Tenet associates will work together to create an optimal environment where people can learn to improve and maintain good health, and enhance the quality of their life.

“Good health starts with good information. Proactive health education and action nurtures a healthy lifestyle and ‘insures’ the good health of the families and children in our communities,” commented Jarett Levan, CEO of BankAtlantic. “Tenet’s high standards and commitment to the community are an ideal fit with BankAtlantic and we are very pleased to partner with Tenet Healthcare.”

Tenet South Florida, a region of Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC), comprises 10 acute care hospitals with 3,483 beds and numerous related health care services. Tenet’s hospitals aim to provide the best possible care to every patient who comes through their doors, with a clear focus on quality and service. Hospitals in the South Florida region include Coral Gables Hospital, Delray Medical Center, Florida Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Hialeah Hospital, North Shore Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Palmetto General Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center.

Tenet distinguishes itself as a leader in redefining health care delivery and has been recognized for the passion of its people and partners in providing quality, innovative care to the patients it serves in each community. What’s more, Tenet South Florida region hospitals have been recognized consistently by organizations such as CIGNA, HealthGrades and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for their commitment to providing quality care.

The first event was held at the Village Commons BankAtlantic Branch in West Palm Beach and focused on stress management techniques.

"The program was very educational and helpful for both my personal health and my job," said Linda Warren of the Florida Department of Health, Palm Beach County Division. "I highly commend these companies for taking initiative and showing the community they care."