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44CEO SpotlightBroward Health Medical CenterEarlier this year, Broward Health welcomed a key leader, Manuel %u201cManny%u201d Linares to serve as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Broward Health Medical Center.Linares embraced his role as the system launched a new brand and initiated a cultural shift that encompassed every facet of the organization.Staff at the 723-bed hospital embody the system%u2019s new mission and vision of the healthcare system every day. The mission to provide Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion, and Everyday Excellence, is carried out by every team member in the institution. %u201cIn my short time at Broward Health Medical Center, I%u2019ve been astounded by the dedication of the physicians and staff and the pride in the work they do and in our hospital%u2019s 85-year history and legacy of caring for this community,%u201d Linares said.Broward Health%u2019s vision to be the champion for a healthier community sets the foundation for everything Broward Health does. Broward Health Medical Center & Salah Foundation%u2019s Children%u2019s Hospital were created to serve all the people ofBroward County and ensure patients receive exceptional, compassionate healthcare.%u201cThroughout my healthcare career, I%u2019ve set themes for the year to help focus on a singular overarching goal for us to collectively achieve,%u201d Linares said. %u201cThe theme for 2024 for staff at Broward Health Medical Center is the Year of Experience.%u201dLinares, along with the hospital%u2019s caregivers, is focused on expanding five key service lines to meet the growing needs of this community: Cardiac Services, Cancer Services, Neurosciences, Women%u2019s Services, and Surgical Services.Broward Health Medical Center offers a distinct advantage to the community as a Level I trauma hospital boasting advanced, quality healthcare.%u201cAs our population grows and changes, we are growing and changing with them. Together, with our academic partners and medical staff, we are training the next generation of healthcare providers, ensuring that our legacy continues,%u201d Linares said. Linares also has strong South Florida ties. He spent 30 years at Tenet Healthcare Corporation in various leadership roles, including chief executive officer and chief operating officer of North Shore Medical Center, as well as chief operating officer of North Ridge Medical Center. A New Mission forBy Lineth FernandezManuel %u201cManny%u201d Linares