(l-r) Todd D. Moritz Director, Strategic Planning & Business Development, Broward Health North; Eng. Silvio Cravero, Executive Clinical Engineer, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco – Milan; Prof. Francesco Bof, Executive Master in Public Healthcare Procurement and Coordinator of the Italian Delegation, University of Parma; Eng. Davide Goldoni, Phd Student, Università degli Studi di Brescia, ASST Spedali Civili Brescia
By Lois Thomson
Members of an Italian delegation that were visiting from Milan, Italy to participate in a conference in South Florida, received more than they were expecting. The representatives were attending a conference sponsored by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development.
Charles Felix, publisher of South Florida Hospital News & Healthcare Report, was also in attendance. He explained that the delegation was representing the Italian healthcare systems and universities. “They presented information about their healthcare system. They also learned about advance technologies used within Broward County that they may be able to use in Italy.”
Felix said, he was sitting with the delegation before the conference and asked if anyone had arranged for them to tour a hospital in the area. When they said no, Felix said, “you should see one of the premier hospitals in South Florida, and that’s when I arranged a tour with Broward Health North”.
Upon arriving at the hospital, the delegation was shown the Emergency Department and the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Leaders from the hospital discussed the variety of services offered by Broward Health North and how they benefited the community. There were also conversations regarding initiatives that focused on common themes, such as customer service and patient care.
Matthew Garner, CEO of Broward Health North, said, “It was a privilege to have the Italian delegation tour our facility and give Broward Health North the opportunity to showcase the quality of care available at our hospital.”
“I think they really appreciated it,” said Felix, and Broward Health North’s leadership agreed.
“There are many people visiting South Florida, wanting to learn more about the great hospitals in our area, and the work we are doing as it relates to advanced care,” said Garner. “South Florida is emerging as an industry leader in healthcare, and Broward Health North is proud to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment that drives international interest and attention.”
