Joining a caring community

It was a joyous day for King Hamad American Mission Hospital as they are now officially the newest member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

They are also the first institution in Bahrain to join the network which is a group of carefully vetted healthcare organisations with special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise.

 “We are proud to join the elite group of hospitals that form the Mayo Clinic Care Network. By being vetted to join this prestigious set as its 15^th international member, we are looking forward to a future where expert care of world standards can be offered to the people of Bahrain,” said Dr George Cheriyan, corporate CEO of the American Mission Hospital, Bahrain.

 Mohamad Bydon, M.D., executive medical director of academic affairs and the Europe, Middle East, India and Africa regions at Mayo Clinic, shared how their organisation is pleased to welcome King Hamad American Mission Hospital to the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

 “As we have worked together toward this day, it is clear that both organizations share similar values and a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care,” said Dr Bydon. “We look forward to collaborating in ways that enhance that care."

 Through membership, physicians at King Hamad American Mission Hospital have access to Mayo Clinic clinical tools and services and to Mayo's extensive experience, knowledge and subspecialty expertise to support clinical, operational and business goals.

 Created in 2011, Mayo Clinic Care Network has 45 member organizations across the U.S. and in the Middle East, Asia, India, and Mexico.