ACHE of South Florida (ACHE-SFL) is the local official chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and provides members with educational programs, networking and volunteer opportunities, career and advancement resources and the ability to connect with healthcare executives.
Learn MoreAs a member, you'll join more than 48,000 healthcare leaders from across the country and around the world who are dedicated to improving health. If you want to connect with local healthcare professionals, join ACHE and select ACHE of South Florida as your home chapter.
Learn MoreWe invite you to attend the many events we host throughout the year, including educational programs, networking events, webinars, seminars and much more.
Dear ACHE South Florida Members & Colleagues:
I hope you are doing well during these uncertain times. I wanted to share some information on various ACHE activities that may impact some of you. As always, please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
The ACHE of South Florida Board salutes all of our local healthcare heroes who are actively working to keep patients and the community safe and healthy.
THANK YOU for what you do!
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As the chief operating officer at Hialeah Hospital, Shirley Adkins is responsible for the daily operations of the 256-bed acute care facility, as well as for patient, physician and community engagement. Having held this role for the past two years, she understands the importance of learning from a vast array of subject matter experts, both within and outside of the hospital.
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"Through this organization, I have been able to build relationships, collaborate with peers, and foster ideas on better ways to deliver high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care to South Florida residents.”
“The ACHE-SFL does an excellent job of coordinating services, presentations and networking events for its members, providing the opportunity for young professionals interested in healthcare management to learn first-hand from those who have already walked down that road.”
“The Fellowship (FACHE) designation is important because it adds a level of credibility to your resume. When interviewing for this position, it was a very important credential for the Memorial Healthcare System—it is considered the gold standard for leaders.”
“I became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) in 2015, because as I continued to take on more leadership roles, I wanted more professional growth and development opportunities. ACHE was a very well-respected organization, and several mentors of mine were Fellows, so it was something to which I aspired.”
“I got involved with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) while earning my master’s degree. When I began working for Tenet, I looked for a chapter here. I reached out to past-president Adrian Parker and got involved in SFHEF, now ACHE of South Florida, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made.”