June 9, 2026- Broward Health was proud to participate in the annual First There, First Care Conference, South Florida’s premier event for emergency medical services (EMS) and nursing professionals.
The Fort Lauderdale event brought together paramedics, EMTs, nurses, physicians, fire rescue professionals and Broward Health’s partner organizations, including Memorial Healthcare System and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, for a week of education, hands-on training and collaboration.
The conference provided valuable opportunities for healthcare professionals to learn from one another, share best practices and enhance their skills through specialized training. More importantly, it highlighted the critical collaboration that takes place every day among healthcare systems, EMS providers and first responders to improve patient care throughout South Florida.
“Across every step of a patient’s journey, our caregivers, first responders and fellow healthcare organizations each play an important role in strengthening communication, improving coordination and creating a more seamless experience for patients and families,” said Shane Strum, President and CEO of Broward Health. “When systems work together, we are better able to connect patients to the right care, at the right time, with the right teams in place.”
Broward Health extends its gratitude to the team members who participated in this year’s conference and represented the organization with excellence.
About Broward Health
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts four hospitals, two trauma centers, was the county’s first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty.
Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of over $2 billion and annually provides over $523 million in charity and uncompensated care.
For more information about Broward Health, visit BrowardHealth.org.
