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Marine Health Care Services to Launch 4th Crew Medical Facility

Published Jun 1, 2011 9:12 AM by The Maritime Executive

Ft. Lauderdale/Miami Holy Cross facility set to open July 15th

Houston based Marine Healthcare Services recently announced that they are poised to launch their fourth crew medical service facility to service the ports of South Florida. Chief Operational Officer, Mr. Lloyd Schwing announced today that MHS has partnered with Holy Cross Hospital of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Mr. Schwing indicated, “Holy Cross represents the best of the best in the South Florida area and understands the challenges when dealing with sick or injured crew making Holy Cross a perfect fit for the two companies. The facility will be positioned to handle crew from both Port Everglades and Miami.”

The opening date has been set for July 15th.

MHS’s CEO, Mr. Mike Chaney, contributed that the company’s mantra of thinking allows MHS to make sure that the best interest of all parities involved are addressed, “We ensure that the crewmembers treatment is first and foremost along with taking into account the needs of the vessel owner and agents. This is a win, win, win philosophy and has proven to meet the many challenges foreign crew present when entering the US healthcare system.”

About Marine Healthcare Services
MHS has established maritime clinics in Houston, Port Arthur and Los Angeles/Long Beach. Together with its staff of physicians and specialists MHS and their facilities deliver 24/7 top of the line care and overcome hurdles specific to the maritime industry. HIPPA compliant, cutting–edge technology enables involved parties to see each detail of the crewmember’s treatment process as it unfolds throughout their care. 
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