Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center

11/24/2025

Over the past decade, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center has been privileged to touch lives far beyond our walls.

✅ Thousands reached through cancer education and prevention programs
✅ Countless patients supported through community partnerships
✅ Ongoing outreach bringing screenings and resources to underserved areas

Every initiative, every conversation and every event reflects our mission - to create a community where prevention, early detection and compassionate care are within reach for all. 🫶

Together, we're not just treating cancer, we're transforming lives. 💛

11/20/2025

Hope takes many forms - a reassuring word, a gentle hand or a moment of understanding. At Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, those moments are created by the incredible people who make up our team, the faces of care who embody our mission every day. 💛

Over the last 10 years, this team has grown to 700+ physicians, nurses and specialists and has shown what it means to care with compassion and purpose. They bring strength to patients on their toughest days and celebrate each milestone as a shared victory. Their work goes beyond medicine - it's about restoring hope, building trust and treating every patient, every day as part of our Baptist Health family.

These are the people who stand at the heart of our mission to . Their dedication reminds us that healing begins not only with treatment, but with empathy, connection and unwavering commitment. 🙌

Together, they are the faces of care, and the faces of hope. ✨💫

🔗 Learn more about our team here: https://go.baptistjax.com/4oRSir9

11/19/2025

We are to announce that Matthew A. Zuino, MSIS, FACHE, has been named the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Health, effective January 17, 2026.

Matt, who has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2020, will succeed Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, who announced earlier this year his plans to retire as Baptist Health Jacksonville’s CEO after a distinguished four-decade career in health care leadership.

As COO, Matt oversees operations across hospitals, physician practices and ambulatory services. His leadership continues to shape the future of Baptist Health, elevating quality, strengthening access and enhancing the patient experience.

“This is an exciting, transformational time at Baptist Health,” said Matt. “I feel very fortunate to build upon our 70-year legacy as the area’s only locally headquartered, mission-driven, faith-based health system. Our future will be defined by how well we listen, innovate and accelerate our commitment to those we serve as we look toward 2030 and beyond.”

Please join us in congratulating Matt and celebrating this exciting new chapter for our health system and the communities we serve!

Read more: https://go.baptistjax.com/484XErw

We are to announce that Matthew A. Zuino, MSIS, FACHE, has been named the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Health, effective January 17, 2026.

Matt, who has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2020, will succeed Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, who announced earlier this year his plans to retire as Baptist Health’s CEO after a distinguished four-decade career in health care leadership.

As COO, Matt oversees operations across hospitals, physician practices and ambulatory services. His leadership continues to shape the future of Baptist Health, elevating quality, strengthening access and enhancing the patient experience.

“This is an exciting, transformational time at Baptist Health,” said Matt. “I feel very fortunate to build upon our 70-year legacy as the area’s only locally headquartered, mission-driven, faith-based health system. Our future will be defined by how well we listen, innovate and accelerate our commitment to those we serve as we look toward 2030 and beyond.”

Please join us in congratulating Matt and celebrating this exciting new chapter for our health system and the communities we serve!

Read more: https://go.baptistjax.com/484XErw

11/17/2025

POV: You just finished your treatment at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. 🔔💛

These are the days that fill our hearts. When a patient rings the bell, it marks a powerful milestone - a moment that reflects courage, resilience and the incredible support system that's been by their side.

Every cancer journey is unique, and our care teams are honored to celebrate these milestones and stand with patients and families through every step of healing. 🎉

11/14/2025

Breakthroughs in cancer care are offering new hope for patients and families facing even the most advanced diagnoses. 💪💙

At Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, the future of cancer treatment is here - from immunotherapy that empowers the body's own immune system to fight disease, to cellular and step cell therapies that are transforming outcomes for blood cancers and targeted treatments that attack tumors with precision while sparing healthy tissue.

"These advances are truly changing the course of cancer," said Joe B. Putnam, Jr., MD, FACS, a thoracic surgeon and medical director of Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. "We're seeing patients live longer, fuller lives - something that would have been unimaginable just years ago."

With ongoing innovations like CAR T-cell therapy, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), also known as "hot chemotherapy" and genetic profiling for personalized care, Baptist MD Anderson is helping more patients than ever find healing and hope - right here at home.

🔗 Learn more about the breakthroughs changing cancer care here:

The breakthrough therapies bringing hope to people battling cancer.

11/13/2025

When St. Augustine resident Gary received his diagnosis, he couldn't have imagined how much his life would change - or how quickly he'd be back to doing the things he loves. 💛

In 2022, Gary was diagnosed with a low-grade appendiceal mucinous tumor (neoplasm), a type of cancer in the glands of the appendix. He was treated at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center using an advanced technique called Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), or "hot chemotherapy." During the procedure, chemotherapy is heated and delivered directly into the abdomen, allowing doctors to target cancer cells more precisely while reducing the side effects that come with traditional chemotherapy.

Today, Gary is three years cancer free. 🙌 He's back to traveling the world with his wife, visiting places like Germany, Italy and Alaska. He still works on cars, enjoys staying active and makes regular visits to his care team, who greet him warmly every time.

"It's nice, like a family," Gary shared. "I'm grateful for what they did for me."

His story is a testament to how innovation, expertise and compassionate care at Baptist MD Anderson are helping more people live full, healthy lives after cancer. 💪

🔗 Read Gary's full story here: https://go.baptistjax.com/43m61xG

11/12/2025

At Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, our mission begins and ends with our patients.

Every decision, every innovation and every moment of care is guided by one promise - to put every patient, every day at the center of all we do.

Because cancer care is more than treatment, it's about understanding each person's journey, honoring their strength and walking beside them every step of the way.

11/11/2025

Ten years of care. Thousands of lives changed. Countless moments of hope. 🎊 💖

Our 10-Year Report highlights the milestones, innovations and achievements that define Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center - and our commitment to patients, families and the community.

🔗 Read the full report here:

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center10 YEAR REPORTThis year marks an important milestone – 10 years of high-quality cancer care through a robust partnership between Baptist Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.What started as a bold vision has become a nationally recognized destination for...

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, we’d like to take a moment to salute the incredible men and women who have served our country with the utmost sense of service and courage. We’re especially proud of the 600+ Veterans who are part of our Baptist Health Jacksonville family — their commitment to service continues to shine through in the care they provide every day.

Please join all of us at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in expressing our deepest gratitude to all the servicemen and women for their unwavering service and dedication to our country. 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

Every number tells a story. ❤️

Over the past 10 years, 60,000+ patients have walked through our doors, each one with a unique journey of courage, strength and perseverance. Every diagnosis, every treatment and every remission has been guided by a dedicated team of 700+ physicians, nurses and caregivers who share one goal: to .

But the story of Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is about more than numbers - it’s about people. It’s about the mother finishing chemotherapy, the firefighter who got to celebrate another wedding anniversary, the retiree who’s seeing the world - and the families who found hope in moments of uncertainty.

For a decade, we've been honored to be part of these stories. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain as committed as ever to advancing cancer care, supporting our community and helping every patient find strength. 💪 🙌

11/08/2025

Rebecca Deya, MSN, RN, was just a girl from a small town in Baker County when she enlisted in the Army and shipped out to serve in Iraq. Her experiences there not only earned her unit a Meritorious Unit Commendation Award in support of military operations — they also inspired her to pursue a career in nursing with the full support of the Army.

As we approach Veterans Day, we’re honored to spotlight Rebecca and the extraordinary work she does at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center as an infusion nurse. She’s a DAISY Award winner for exceptional nursing, has earned multiple degrees, and teaches clinicals to University of North Florida nursing students on Baptist Jacksonville’s Tower 6 bariatric unit.

“I worked my way up from charge nurse to nurse manager of the infusion and medical oncology clinics at Baptist Medical Center South and Baptist Medical Center Clay” she says. “In 2023, I got the opportunity to become the research manager for clinical trials. Recently, I went back to my roots in infusion.”

Service clearly runs in the family — Rebecca’s oldest daughter will soon be entering the Army.

We’re very of the incredible work being done by veterans like Rebecca and inspired by her continued dedication to others.

“I have a passion for taking care of people, and I’m in it for the long haul,” she says. “Baptist MD Anderson has a special place in my heart. I don’t see myself working anywhere else.” 🇺🇸💙

11/07/2025

On Cancer Awareness Day, we stand united with our patients, survivors, caregivers and families in our community who inspire us every day.

For a decade, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center has been proud to serve our community with expert care, innovative treatment and unwavering hope.

Because awareness is where healing begins - and together, we're making a difference. 💪 ❤️