On Wednesday, June 25, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation hosted a ceremony and reception in celebration of its inaugural Scholars Program. The evening’s honorees, G. Peter Gliebus, M.D., Amy Laitinen, M.D., and Frank Vrionis, M.D., exemplify the excellence, dedication and forward-thinking spirit that drive progress in elevating patient care.
The Scholars’ research is made possible through a significant philanthropic contribution to establish a Scholar fund. The hospital is deeply grateful for the generosity and vision of Bernie and Billi Marcus, whose grant to Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health, will provide the resources for the research projects of our first three physicians. As Marcus Neuroscience Institute's Director and Chief Medical Executive Warren Selman, M.D. explains, “The Marcus Scholar appointment is one of the highest honors awarded to medical professionals within our institution. This distinction recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to medical science, providing meaningful support to further their innovative research and service.”
These Scholars, generously funded by the Marcus Foundation, Inc., are now able to learn more about the causes and treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system — not only from a scientific perspective but also by examining how society and systems contribute to these issues.
“The research that will be performed by Dr. Gliebus, Dr. Laitinen and Dr. Vrionis will significantly improve patient care. It is our intent to have all our Scholars represent an ideal convergence of commitment to clinical excellence, scholarly inquiry and leadership in medicine,” says Mark Larkin, president, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation. “Continued funding for future Scholars programs at our other institutes is vital to building a solid foundation not only as a compassionate and competent physician, but also as a contributor to the advancement of medical knowledge and delivery of care.”
The Scholars program will expand the understanding of the structural, scientific and societal underpinnings of health and disease while equipping participants with the tools necessary to influence care beyond the bedside.
About Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation
The Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization for Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health South Florida. Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 employees, 4,000 physicians, and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities, and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care, and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and The Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. In Palm Beach County, Boca Raton Regional and Bethesda Hospitals are part of the Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Consortium for Graduate Medical Education. Baptist Health is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News and World Report.
Boca Raton Regional Hospital is supported by philanthropy to strengthen its mission to deliver the highest quality patient care, satisfaction, and safety. If you would like to learn more about supporting the mission of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, visit our website at donate.brrh.com.
About The Marcus Foundation, Inc.
The Marcus Scholars of the Marcus Neuroscience Institute is funded by the Marcus Foundation, Inc. Founded in 1989, the Marcus Foundation focuses on fulfilling the philanthropic vision, beliefs, and values of Bernie Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot. The Foundation has five key focus areas, all with the goal to save and change lives through Bernie’s unique style of entrepreneurial philanthropy: medical research and healthcare; Jewish causes; free enterprise, including veteran initiatives and national security; the health and welfare of children, with an emphasis on civics education; and targeted community support. Since its founding, The Marcus Foundation has given over $2.7 billion through more than 3,500 grants.