News

April 9, 2018

Steward Medical Group and Melbourne Regional Medical Center Welcome Family Practitioner Maile Kane, DO

Dr. Kane committed to both family medicine and community service

Melbourne Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group are pleased to welcome Maile Naomi Akiko Kane, DO. Dr. Kane is a board-certified family practitioner whose expertise includes the treatment of diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and general family- practice concerns.

Dr. Kane received her doctor of osteopathy degree from North Texas University - Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas. She attended Maharishi International University, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and a bachelor of arts degree in biology. She completed her family practice residency at Millcreek Community Hospital in Erie, Penn.

Dr. Kane’s office is at Steward Medical Group/Beachside Family Practice, 1186 Florida A1A, Satellite Beach, FL 32937. She is welcoming new patients; anyone interested in an appointment may call 321- 779-3370.

“Joining Steward Medical Group is exciting because it is an opportunity to serve a wider group of patients – it’s a wonderful chance to help more people,” Dr. Kane said.

A native of Hawaii, Dr. Kane has lived in Florida since 1995. She belongs to a number of osteopathic associations, both national and Florida-based. Dr. Kane has been involved with community service with March of Dimes and other organizations, and has also served as a disaster volunteer to render post- hurricane assistance.

“This community means a lot to me,” Dr. Kane said. “It’s important to me that I do as much as possible to make it a better place. I take that seriously, just as I do my practice.”

About Steward Health Care – Rockledge & Melbourne
The Mission of Rockledge Regional Medical Center and Melbourne Regional Medical Center is to provide the highest quality health care with compassion and respect. Both hospitals are full acute care hospitals and includes a network of affiliates providing rehab services, wound care, laboratory services and assisted living. For more information on Rockledge Regional Medical Center or Melbourne Regional Medical Center, visit: www.Rockledgeregional.org and www.Melbourneregional.org.

About Steward Health Care System, LLC
Steward Health Care, the largest private hospital operator in the United States, is a physician-led health care services organization committed to providing the highest quality of care in the communities where patients live. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Steward operates 39 community hospitals in the United States and the country of Malta, that regularly receive top awards for quality and safety. The company employs approximately 40,000 health care professionals. The Steward network includes more than 25 urgent care centers, 42 preferred skilled nursing facilities, substantial behavioral health services, over 7,300 beds under management, and approximately 1.5 million full risk covered lives through the company's managed care and health insurance services. The total number of paneled lives within Steward's integrated care network is projected to reach 3 million in 2018.

Steward's unique health care service delivery model leverages technology, innovation, and care coordination to keep patients healthier. With a culture that prioritizes agility, resourcefulness, and continuous improvement, Steward is recognized as one of the world’s leading accountable care organizations. The Steward Health Care Network includes thousands of physicians who help to provide more than 12 million patient encounters per year. Steward Medical Group, the company's employed physician group, provides more than 4 million patient encounters per year. The Steward Hospital Group operates hospitals in Malta and states across the U.S. including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.