MIAMI, FL — August 26, 2024 — Baptist Health is proud to announce the appointment of Jenny R. Waltzer as chief operating officer of Baptist Health Cancer Care, comprised of both Miami Cancer Institute and The Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute. Effective immediately, Ms. Waltzer brings over 17 years of experience in oncology and healthcare administration, most recently serving as vice president, Hematology and Oncology, Infusion and Surgical Oncology Service Line at The Mount Sinai Health System in New York.

"We are thrilled to welcome Jenny R. Waltzer to Baptist Health and sunny South Florida," shared Dr. Michael Zinner, CEO and Executive Medical Director of Miami Cancer Institute and Baptist Health Cancer Care. "Her extensive experience in oncology services and proven track record of operational excellence will be invaluable as we continue to provide world-class care to our patients at both Institutes.”

Throughout her impressive career at Mount Sinai, Waltzer demonstrated exceptional leadership in overseeing the surgical services, infusion and other oncology services across the system’s eight hospitals. Her responsibilities included strategic, financial, operational and personnel management, handling a budget of $420 million for all cancer and infusion programs, and driving the financial health of the service line.

In addition to her financial acumen, Ms. Waltzer was instrumental in launching several critical initiatives. She played a key role in the design and implementation of The Tisch Cancer Hospital’s five-year rollout plan, which includes a new 24/7 oncology immediate care center. She also successfully launched a Plasmapheresis Collection Center and Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Center during the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing her ability to respond to urgent healthcare needs with innovative solutions.

Prior to her tenure at Mount Sinai, Ms. Waltzer held significant roles at Northwell Health’s Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In these positions, she consistently demonstrated her capability to enhance operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve patient outcomes.

Ms. Waltzer holds a Master of Arts in Psychology from Hunter College and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her background in psychology complements her robust healthcare management experience, enabling her to lead with empathy and a deep understanding of patient and staff needs.

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