Backup Documents 09/11-12/2012 Item # 4CPROCLAMA TION C
WHEREAS, the Naples Community Hospital Healthcare System has been serving Collier County
since 1953 by promoting, maintaining and restoring health to the residents and
visitors of the community, and,
WHEREAS, the Mayo Clinic, established more than 150 years ago, has long been known as one
of the most trusted names in healthcare, and,
WHEREAS,
the NCH Healthcare System was invited to enter into a clinically significant
collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Care Network after a rigorous review process,
becoming the first facility in Florida and the Southeast United States to do so;
and,
WHEREAS,
the presence of a patient - centered culture, ,'compassionate, competent and caring
colleagues, and high ethical standards stake this affiliation a natural fit for both
institutions, and,
WHEREAS,
the NCH Heolthca v System will be enhanced by its access.: to the knowledge and
expertise of Mayo Clinic physicians and disease manag'cme "t protocols as well as
unique access to,odvice on patient care plans and oppot'Ires with electronic
connectivity and web -based experts for expanded medical education and sharing
of best practices and,
WHEREAS,
this collaboration highlights the outstanding quality of the NCH Healthcare System
and speaks to the many benefits and improvements to the quality of life of the
residents and visitors of Collier County., "
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that NCH Healthcare System is recognized for its collaboration with
Mayo Clinic Core Network.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11th Day of September, wt z
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY FLORIDA