Baptist Health South Miami Hospital

10/06/2025

Join us in congratulating Silvia C. on being honored with South Miami Hospital’s first DAISY Nurse Educator Award! This award recognizes nurse educators who demonstrate extraordinary leadership, compassion and dedication to advancing nursing practice and patient care. Silvia’s mentorship, creativity and commitment to inspiring others have made a lasting impact on our hospital community.
Thank you, Silvia, for your excellence in education and for making a difference every day. 💚🌼

10/02/2025

10/02/2025

10/02/2025

Breast reconstruction is deeply personal; it’s about restoring more than just the physical appearance, say Ivo Pestana, M.D., and David Mattos, M.D., plastic and reconstructive surgeons with Baptist Health Cancer Care. https://bit.ly/4pSzaKo

10/01/2025

Nearly three decades after her first breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 24 — and seven months after having a negative mammogram — Alison Miransky was facing breast cancer again. This time it was aggressive triple-negative breast cancer, which affects 10 to 15 percent of patients.
https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/how-a-breast-cancer-diagnosis-transformed-her-lifes-purpose-meet-alison-miransky

10/01/2025

Dionne Morgan, MD, a sleep medicine physician at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, provided commentary on World Narcolepsy Day, highlighting challenges in diagnosis and treatment, evolution in therapeutics, and combating comorbidities.

10/01/2025

Jennifer Zawadzki is the founder of Future You Project, which offers inspirational gifts and cards to support people through tough times. The messages came in handy when, just as her business was flourishing, she was diagnosed last year with stage 4 breast cancer. https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/single-mom-and-entrepreneur-is-inspired-by-her-future-self

10/01/2025

When a lesion was noted on her annual mammogram, Farah Sylvain Claude quickly saw a specialist. “Getting her breast imaging done saved her life,” says Lauren Carcas, M.D., Baptist Health Cancer Care breast and gynecologic medical oncologist. https://bit.ly/46O6YPY

10/01/2025

Andrea de Armas learned she had breast cancer days before starting her physician assistant degree program. Today, thanks to Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, she’s not only a survivor, she’s now a P.A. https://bit.ly/40rYzQM

09/30/2025

Thinking about weight-loss surgery? This fall, take the first step toward a healthier future. Join our free virtual webinar to learn about the procedure, hear directly from a Baptist Health surgeon and get your questions answered in a supportive setting. Register today: https://baptisthealth.net/services/weightloss-surgery

¿Está pensando en una cirugía de pérdida de peso? Este otoño, dé el primer paso hacia un futuro más saludable. Participe en nuestro seminario virtual gratuito para conocer el procedimiento, escuchar directamente a un cirujano de Baptist Health y obtener respuestas a sus preguntas en un ambiente de apoyo. Inscríbase hoy: https://baptisthealth.net/services/weightloss-surgery

09/30/2025

What is thyroid cancer? Would you recognize its symptoms? Learn more about what Meghan Crawley, M.D., and Rachel Slotcavage, M.D., two specialists with Baptist Health Cancer Care, call a “highly curable disease.” https://baptisthealth.net/baptist-health-news/thyroid-cancer-how-to-recognize-this-highly-curable-disease

09/29/2025

09/19/2025

Join us in congratulating Sam on his Sunflower Award! This award for extraordinary nursing partners was created as a companion to the DAISY Foundation Award for nurses. Sam’s compassion, attentive care and teamwork have made a lasting impact on patients and coworkers. Thank you, Sam, for making a difference every day. 🌻 💚

09/16/2025

As we continue to recognize Environmental Services Week, join us in honoring the team members who keep our hospital clean and safe, especially Annie S. Affectionately known as the mother of the environmental services department, she began serving in 1973 and has devoted more than 52 years to South Miami Hospital. She is pictured here with our regional director of EVS, Richard F. 🍍💚

09/14/2025

Environmental Services (EVS) Week is a time to show appreciation for the dedicated personnel who ensure health care facilities are clean, safe places for patients, their families and other employees. A special thank you to our South Miami Hospital EVS team for all they do to support our mission and keep us safe every day.
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09/13/2025

This National Neonatal Nurses Week, we celebrate the incredible NICU nurses at South Miami Hospital. Your dedication, expertise and compassion make a lasting difference for our tiniest patients and their families. Thank you for all that you do! 💙👶

09/12/2025

We’re excited to spotlight another one of our dietitians! See how a passion for supporting patients’ health and growing alongside our team inspires Irinia:
"What I love most about my role is knowing I’m making a real difference in someone’s health. Collaborating with other dietitians and growing every day keeps me motivated. I appreciate the supportive, challenging environment as it pushes me to learn and improve. It’s incredibly rewarding when patients thank me and share how I’ve helped them." - Irinia P., Dietitian

09/11/2025

Today, on the 24th anniversary of 9/11, we too remember those who died, those who survived, and those who carry on.

09/07/2025

Proud to play a part in their story 🩷🩷

09/05/2025

As the official healthcare provider of the Miami Dolphins, Baptist Health is kicking off the 2025–2026 season with our tiniest fans! Newborns at South Miami Hospital were dressed for the occasion, thanks to our amazing Mother & Baby and NICU teams who helped create these special memories. A big thank you to our littlest patients and their families for joining the fun. Go Fins! 💚🍍🐬🏈

09/01/2025

Today, we celebrate our incredible pineapple family, and your dedication and compassion continue to make our communities healthier and happier. Thank you for the commitment you show every day to our patients and to one another. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy Labor Day!

08/28/2025

As National Wellness Month winds down, we’re highlighting one of our own dietitians! See what inspires Daniel to grow his career with Baptist Health:
"I first started working as a dietetic intern back in late 2023 and was immediately impressed with all our staff, and the high quality care this organization gives its patients. In early 2024, I was blessed to have been given an opportunity to work full time and have enjoyed working here every day since!" Daniel P., Dietitian