Florida Hospital Fish Memorial

Description

The greatest honor to bestow on someone you care about is wishing them health and happiness FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial is committed to caring for your friends and family members assisting with their healing recovery and returning them back to the life they cherish

Happiness begins with a healthy mind and few worries about ones health and who will care for you Your physical state is quite critical to living your life to the fullest and your lifestyle often leads to how your body will adjust to the years ahead

The team at FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial is energized by creating relationships with our patients touching lives and doing what we can to enhance their quality of life From preventative care to maintenance to general health restoration we extend ourselves to our patients with caring faces skilled hands the latest in technology and trained clinicians

FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial is proud to be a member of the Adventist Health System one of the largest Protestant notforprofit healthcare systems in the nation

OUR MISSION
We extend the healing ministry of Christ with skill and compassion

Our Vision
Providing exceptional care through exceptional people

Dedication to harmony in life to strike a harmonious equilibrium in life and work

Committed to excelling and to providing exceptional service

Committed to providing others with help and aid in meeting the health care needs of our community

An abiding respect for others and a commitment to working together toward achieving a goal

Dedicated to consideration for others while providing compassionate care and service with understanding and empathy

Committed to being fair truthful and trustworthy while maintaining the highest standards of behavior

Dedicated to responsible use of the organizations financial resources and a commitment to community service

Each individual puts forth the greatest effort all the time

History

OUR HISTORY
For a young hospital built in 1994 Florida Hospital Fish Memorial has a long history dating back to 1952 and legendary philanthropist Judge Bert Fish whose name continues to be revered In more recent years Orange City Health Affiliates Inc a notforprofit healthcare company created by Florida Hospital purchased the West Volusia Hospital Authoritys interest in Volusia Medical Center for 45 million in June 1996 The Southwest Volusia Healthcare Corporation continued to operate Volusia Medical Center with Florida Hospital as the managing entity Volusia Medical Center and the Bert Fish Foundation agreed to rename the hospital to reap the benefits of the strong Florida Hospital name while also paying tribute to the hospitals legacy Judge Bert Fish Volusia Medical Center was renamed Florida Hospital Fish Memorial in April 1998

Florida Hospital Fish Memorial has a heritage that traces back to Judge Bert Fish Judge Fish spent his life serving the United States from his appointment as Reading Secretary to the Florida State Senate at the turn of the century to the Ambassador role he played with Egypt and Portugal Though his travels were vast his heart was never far from Volusia County Florida He left behind his wealth to establish the Bert Fish Foundation The Foundation funds healthcare clinics and facilities in Volusia County to assist in caring for the indigent In addition it supports healthcare educational efforts to ensure the latest advances are available to the people of Volusia County

1952
The contributions made by the Bert Fish Foundation have been an integral part of the success of healthcare facilities and education in Volusia County In 1952 Fish Memorial Hospital opened in DeLand as a 50bed facility located on a site donated by the Fish family It expanded over the years to 97 beds

1987
The West Volusia Hospital Authority WVHA purchased Fish Memorial Hospital When the time came to refurbish the facility the WVHA had the foresight to relocate the hospital to a venue that would provide easy access for Orange City DeBary and Deltona residents Subsequently the outpatient clinic called Volusia Medical Center and the inpatient facility called Fish Memorial Hospital were built on the same campus in Orange City and opened in September 1994 Before becoming known as FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial the new facility endured a period of transition as it struggled as one facility operating under dual names Volusia Medical Center and Fish Memorial Hospital

1996
Florida Hospital a partner in establishing the new facility purchased the remaining interest for 45 million from the WVHA and acquired the hospital

This year saw the opening of Deltona Health Center a joint effort with the Volusia County Health Department to offer a health services alternative in Deltona

The outpatient clinic expanded to accommodate the new Center for Radiation Oncology and new clinic entrance

1998
A new name Florida Hospital Fish Memorial was chosen to reflect the affiliation with Florida Hospital give the hospital a single identity and honor its heritage by preserving the life achievements of Judge Bert Fish With Florida Hospitals tremendous resources and expertise the community hospital has continued to thrive with new services

2003
A 15 million 56000squarefoot inpatient tower expansion added three floors and 42 new beds bringing capacity to 139 beds

2005
September 1
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial partners and community members took part in a groundbreaking ceremony for a twostory 40000 square foot medical office building and new north entrance located off of Harley Strickland Boulevard

2006
July 27
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations awarded Florida Hospital Fish Memorial with the Gold Seal of Approval indicating the hospital received full accreditation The designation meant that Florida Hospital Fish Memorial demonstrated compliance with national standards for patient safety and quality of care

August 8
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial was named among the 2006 Orlando Sentinels Top 100 Companies for Working Families

October 22
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial implemented iConnect a stateoftheart automated clinical information system to support the delivery of more effective and more efficient patient care at the bedside

2007
January 30
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial joined the Institute for Healthcare Improvements 5 Million Lives Campaign a national campaign to dramatically reduce incidents of medical harm in US hospitals The 5 Million Lives Campaign asks hospitals to improve the care they provide in order to protect patients from five million incidents of medical harm over a 24month period ending December 9 2008 It represents a continuation of the largest improvement effort undertaken in recent history by the health care industry

February 19
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial announced that a study of quality at the nations 4971 hospitals named the hospital as one of the top five percent in the nation and a recipient of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence two years in a row 2006 2007 Florida Hospital Fish Memorial is one of 37 hospitals in Florida to receive the recognition from HealthGrades

Florida Hospital Fish Memorial has also achieved the following
Recipient of the HealthGrades Pulmonary Care Excellence Award Three Years in a Row 2005 2007
Ranked Among the Top 5 in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services Four Years in a Row 2004 2007
Received the Highest Possible Star Rating for the Treatment of Heart Failure Three Years in a Row 2005 2007
FiveStar Rated for Treatment of Respiratory Failure Three Years in a Row 2005 2007

March 6
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial opened Fish Imaging an outpatient diagnostic center on the campus of Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Fish Imaging offers the community the latest in diagnostic imaging technology including 64slice CT 15 Tesla MRI ultrasound diagnostic Xrays DEXA scan bone density testing and digital mammography including breast MRI and ultrasound

2009
February 5
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial opened the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center an outpatient facility offering advanced wound care treatment including hyperbaric oxygen therapy