The American Red Cross South Florida Region has chosen a healthcare leader and visionary for recognition as the 2012 Humanitarian of the Year, honoring Memorial Healthcare System President and Chief Executive Officer Frank V. Sacco.

 

The Humanitarian Award is considered one of the most prestigious honors presented by the American Red Cross and has been bestowed to leaders in South Florida since 1992. A humanitarian is someone who portrays humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service and unity, according to the International Red Cross Movement, an umbrella organization of the American Red Cross South Florida Region.

 

Sacco joined Memorial Hospital in 1974 and became President and CEO of Memorial Healthcare System in 1987. He has overseen Memorial’s expansion from a single hospital to a comprehensive, multifaceted network that is now the fifth-largest public healthcare system in the United States and a safety, quality and service leader in the industry. Sacco has had profound community impact, having been instrumental in meeting community needs to improve the health of vulnerable populations through his leadership role in expanding access to care throughout South Broward County. Sacco also has served in numerous other organizations with the goal of affecting positive changes in healthcare.