Partnering to Change the Health Care Model
Florida Hospital partners with leading quality organizations that share commitment to improve the health care experience, reduce costs, relieve pain, preserve dignity, offer healthy life style choices, and share a radically improved health care model globally.
AGFA Corporation
AGFA Corporation manufactures electronic image management equipment, film printers and medical/consumer film. As part of Florida Hospital, AGFA has provided the technology for the backbone and database of our Picture Archival Communication System (PACS) as well as all of Florida Hospital's Computed Radiography Needs. This allows images to be obtained in a digital format and interpreted from high-resolution monitors. PACS allows Florida Hospital to send images from site to site which assures that the most appropriate radiologist always does the interpretation. The resulting images are permanently stored on a redundant long-term computer archive and ensures they are never lost.
A creative financial acquisition model, developed by AGFA Financial, allowed Florida Hospital to accelerate its PACS deployment, while at the same time, realize the targeted ROI. The initial Radiology PACS implementation was so successful that the system is currently being expanded into an enterprise system. This enterprise deployment will add the entire Florida Hospital Cardiology Department to the existing PACS System as well as multiple new Outpatient Centers throughout Florida Hospital as well as the Adventist Sunbelt Division.
Amgen
Amgen, the world’s largest biotechnology company uses science and innovation in an effort to dramatically improve people’s lives. Amgen aspires to be the world’s best human therapeutics company. Our researchers harness the powerful tools of cellular and molecular biology and medicinal chemistry to discover, develop and commercialize naturally occurring proteins, antibodies and small molecules, with the goal of extending the reach of science to unleash the body’s own powerful therapeutic responses. Amgen’s research and product development programs aim to help patients in the following therapeutic areas: hematology, oncology, nephrology, inflammation, neurology and metabolic disorders. Amgen’s partnership with Florida Hospital is focused on improving patient care in these key therapeutic areas.
Berlex Laboratories
A subsidiary of Schering, AG, Germany, an international pharmaceutical company founded in 1871, Berlex Laboratories specializes in bringing to the market preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic medicines in the strategic fields of Diagnostic Imaging, Female Healthcare and Therapeutics. Berlex is partnering with Celebration Health to develop and maintain our new Imaging Healing Environment. To improve the patient MRI and CT experience, terry cloth beach robes will replace hospital gowns and guests will view beach wall murals, a boardwalk, palm trees, cabana dressing rooms and hear the sounds of waves and seagulls.
Cardinal Health, Inc.
Cardinal Health, Inc. is the leading provider of products and services supporting the health-care industry. Cardinal Health businesses develop, manufacture, package and market products for patient care; develop drug-delivery technologies; distribute pharmaceuticals, medical-surgical and laboratory supplies; and offer consulting and other services that improve quality and efficiency in health care. Cardinal Health employs more than 50,000 people on five continents and produces annual revenues of more than $50 billion. This corporate alliance features a state-of-the-art laboratory at Florida Hospital Celebration Health, with technology changes as the market changes, as well as, potential beta site testing of new products and procedures.
Cerner Corporation
Cerner Corporation is taking the paper chart out of healthcare, eliminating error, variance and waste in the care process. With more than 1,500 clients worldwide, Cerner is the leading supplier of healthcare information technology.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. — A Johnson & Johnson Company, is recognized as a world leader in the manufacture of surgical devices and diagnostic equipment used for open and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Ethicon Endo-Surgery and Celebration Health together share a commitment to education and innovation. Ethicon Endo-Surgery's vision of "Transforming Patient Care Through Innovation" makes them an ideal partner fit with Celebration Health.
GE Healthcare
A world leader in medical imaging, Milwaukee-based GE Medical Systems manufactures a wide range of equipment in several specialty areas including x-ray, ultrasound, computed tomography scanning, nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging. GE Medical Systems Center for Advanced Diagnostics at Florida Hospital features one of the most advanced imaging centers in the nation, and is used as a showsite for technology, as well as, a site to develop appropriateness of testing models.
GE Healthcare Information Technologies
Provides hospitals and healthcare systems with advanced software and technologies to improve their clinical performance. The expertise spans the areas of cardiology, patient monitoring, image management, clinical communications, and clinical information systems to enable a real-time, integrated electronic medical record. GE Medical Systems Information Technologies is a business of GE Medical Systems, a $9 billion global leader in medical imaging and technology. Additional information about GE Medical Systems can be found at www.gehealthcare.comGetinge
This leading edge health care company brings state-of-the-art surgical lighting, equipment management systems and interactive and surgical video systems to the surgery arena in support of consultation, teaching, teleconferencing and documentation needs. Getinge is committed to sustained innovation in minimally invasive surgery. The Nicholson Center for Surgical Advancement at Celebration Health is a key part of Getinge's mission of making advanced equipment easy and efficient for the surgical staff to use.
Karl Storz Endoscopy
A leader in endoscopic equipment and instruments, designs, engineers, manufactures and markets products that emphasize visionary design, precision craftsmanship and clinical effectiveness. Karl Storz has what is probably the industry’s most complete line of endoscopic equipment, offering more than 8,000 products in a broad range of medical specialties and markets. Among these are: neuroendoscopy, ENT, plastic surgery, anesthesiology, thoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, laparoscopy, gynecology, urology and endourology, proctology and anal surgery, and arthroscopy and sports medicine. The term “first” has consistently been associated with developments from Karl Storz. A pioneer in the field and committed to advancing medical technology, the company is dedicated to continuous innovation that addresses today’s challenges and tomorrow’s expectations in minimally invasive surgery.
Mallinckrodt, Inc.
This progressive international growth company is dedicated to improving healthcare and chemistry. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Mallinckrodt's focus is business-based solutions for imaging, pharmaceuticals and respiratory. The collaborative project between Mallinckrodt and Celebration Health is the development of a "healing environment" in Celebration Health's Diagnostic Imaging area. The patient-friendly environment is being designed to provide a relaxing and pleasing atmosphere for patients undergoing imaging procedures. To alleviate patient apprehension and anxiety, the new environment will emulate a relaxed beach atmosphere through the use of murals, furniture design, paintings, aromatherapy and sounds.
Olympus America, Inc.
Olympus America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, a global leader in developing new technologies and designing, manufacturing and marketing optical-digital product solutions for healthcare and consumer segments. The company leverages R&D investment in technology and manufacturing processes across diverse business lines that include:
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Minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical endoscopes
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Advanced clinical and research microscopes
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Chemistry-immune analyzers and lab automation systems
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Digital and film cameras and digital voice recorders
Partnering with the Florida Hospital System and Celebration Health's Endoscopy Center has allowed Olympus the opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge technology via telesurgery for educational opportunities to healthcare professionals.
Roche Diagnostics
As the global leader in diagnostics, Roche Diagnostics and Florida Hospital are jointly developing a center that improves glycemic control and prevents complications by leveraging technology, promoting self management and involving both patient and physician. The partnership is focused on developing a nationally recognized best practice model for the treatment and management of Diabetes. Together we will provide state-of-the-art technology, disease management, education, products, and services, so that people with Diabetes can live healthy lives.
Stryker Endoscopy
Develops, manufactures, and markets specialty surgical and medical products, including endoscopic systems, orthopaedic implants, powered surgical instruments, and patient handling equipment for the global market. The continued development of minimally-invasive surgical techniques represents a major advance in medical practice. As a clear technological leader in the medical-video field, Stryker Endoscopy is proud to provide the latest advancements in Endosuite technology. By providing innovative products and information systems to enhance hospital efficiency, all four of Stryker's medical product divisions play a significant role in Celebration Health's approach to innovative health care.
Varian Medical Systems
Varian Medical Systems is a leader in the design and manufacture of integrated systems for treating cancer with radiation therapy. The company is also a premier supplier of X-ray tubes and flat-panel digital subsystems for imaging in medical, scientific, and industrial applications. More than 3,600 Varian Medical Systems' Clinac(R) medical linear accelerators are being used around the world to treat thousands of cancer patients per day. The company's X-ray tubes cover a range of applications including advanced mammography and CT scanning. Varian Medical Systems also offers an advanced brachytherapy system for cancer treatment. For more information, visit www.varian.com
