CYNTHIA PETERSON TRANSITIONS TO A CONSULTING ROLE AT BROWARD COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
June 10, 2024 – After three decades of dedicated service, Cynthia Peterson, Chief Executive Officer of the Broward County Medical Association, has announced she will now transition to a new role as consultant. Peterson’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping the association’s mission and impact since she assumed the CEO role in 1990.
For three decades, Cynthia Peterson directed and coordinated all programs and major activities of the Broward County Medical Association, including oversight of their Foundation and Political Action Committee. Additionally, she has served as CEO of the Broward County Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Broward County Pediatric Society since 1996.
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| NURSING CONSORTIUM OF FLORIDA ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF NEW DIRECTORS
June 11, 2024 – The more than 70 member organizations of the Nursing Consortium of Florida have elected four new directors, and re-elected one, for a new two-year term. The newly elected members of the Consortium’s Board of Directors are: Cape Coral Hospital’s Interim Chief Nurse Executive and Vice President Operations Rebekah Jernstedt MSN, RN; HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital’s, Chief Nursing Officer Caren J. Bock, MBA, MSN, RN, LSSBB; Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing’s Associate Dean of Academic Programs Joy Longo PhD, RNC-NIC, CNE; Memorial Regional Hospital South Director of Clinical Education and Organizational Development Lauren K. Oates MSN, RN; and Nova Southeastern University, Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing’s Graduate Nursing Faculty Associate Professor Joanne Masella, EdD, MSN, RN. RN. The newly elected directors will begin their terms in July 2024.
The Nursing Consortium of Florida was established to strengthen relationships between nurses in practice and academic settings, and promotes and facilitates collaboration among member organizations and with others to identify and address opportunities for strengthening the nursing community and ensure adequate access to high quality ever improving nursing services throughout Florida.
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CLEVELAND CLINIC RESEARCH FINDINGS MAY LEAD TO IMPROVED TREATMENTS FOR CHEMOTHERAPY-RESISTANT OVARIAN CANCER
Discovery about cell protein location may help identify patients who are unlikely to benefit from chemotherapy, so other treatment options can begin sooner
June 11, 2012 – Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered a new location for a protein that helps ovarian cancer cells resist chemotherapy treatments and that fosters aggressive cancer stem cell growth.
These findings, published today in Molecular Cancer, may become the basis of a new approach to treat chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer that targets the protein CD55. Currently the CD55 protein is difficult to target because of its protective role in the immune system and its location on the cell surface.
Ofer Reizes, Ph.D., the Laura J. Fogarty Endowed Chair for Uterine Cancer Research at Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute, and his lab previously identified CD55 as a driver of ovarian cancer chemoresistance. They also found CD55 underlies tumor recurrence and metastasis, findings replicated in additional cancers. Collectively, the previous studies indicated CD55 may provide a way to treat ovarian cancer, and his group has worked to determine how such a treatment would work.
The breakthrough came as Drs. Rashmi Bharti and Goutam Dey, post-doctoral fellows in Dr. Reizes’ lab, found that CD55 migrated into the cell nucleus from the surface, a location in which this protein has never been found before.
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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HEALTH SYSTEM OPENS NEW DERMATOLOGY AND CONCIERGE MEDICINE PRACTICE IN MIAMI BEACH
June 10, 2024– The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) is proud to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art dermatology and concierge medicine practice in Miami Beach, located at 1045 5th Street.
The new office, located in the heart of Miami Beach, began seeing patients on Monday, June 10th. This expansion underscores UHealth’s commitment to providing the highest quality of care and convenience to the Miami Beach community and its surrounding areas.
UHealth at Miami Beach conveniently offers expert dermatology services, concierge medicine, and executive physicals. Patients will benefit from the expertise of world-class dermatologists and highly trained specialists who are dedicated to delivering personalized and comprehensive medical care.
Aesthetic and General Dermatology Services
Through UHealth at Miami Beach, patients have access to dermatologists who specialize in treating disorders of the skin, nails, and hair. These experts are not only skilled clinicians but also respected researchers and educators. The dermatology services offered include advanced therapies and treatments such as laser treatments, microneedling, Lumentis, Thermismooth, vein treatments, tattoo removals, and aesthetic procedures like Botox, fillers, chemical peels, and Medithreads. The – physician experts are committed to improving skin conditions with precise diagnoses and cutting-edge treatments in a compassionate setting.
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TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL DEPLOYS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS TO ELEVATE PATIENT EXPERIENCE
Ambient listening eliminates hours of documentation so providers can focus on patients and their care.
June 11, 2024 – Documentation is essential to delivering high-quality care but can result in a heavy burden on physicians and serve as a distraction from their patient interactions. Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to reduce the bureaucracy and elevate the patient experience.
Through a partnership with Nuance finalized this month, more than 500 physicians affiliated with Tampa General will begin utilizing DAX Copilot to increase productivity. The ambient listening tool is used to securely capture a patient story, including details of symptoms, observations and experiences. With the help of AI, it automatically converts multi-party conversations into specialty-specific, clinical summaries in seconds.
“Simply put, documentation is necessary, but it’s a growing burden on all involved. At Tampa General Hospital, we’re not willing to settle for the status quo. We’re focused on pursuing innovative solutions to transform the way we deliver care,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “With the help of AI, we’re easing the burden of documentation on providers and in turn giving them the ability and the additional time to focus on our top priority — our patients. It’s initiatives like these that set Tampa General apart from the rest and contribute to the world-class care we deliver.”
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JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICAN GROUP WELCOMES PATRICK TENBRINK, MD
June 11, 2024 – Patrick Tenbrink, MD, is Board Certified in Urology and specializes in adult general urology and urologic cancers. As medical director of the Joe & Barbara Charles Center for Urology, he leads a multidisciplinary care team offering the expertise to provide patients with preventative, diagnostic, management, and surgical care including minimally invasive and robotic procedures/techniques.
His expertise includes robotic assisted surgery for prostate cancer and the innovative Aquablation procedure for BPH. He also has expertise in Focal Prostate Cancer Treatment and penile implants.
Dr. Tenbrink believes in a shared decision-making process, putting the needs of every patient and their family first. Patients receive individualized, ongoing care the entire continuum of their disease.
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THE HEALTH CARE DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY WELCOMES NEW LEADERS AND ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS June 10, 2024 – The Health Care District of Palm Beach County proudly announces the addition of two distinguished healthcare leaders and the promotion of three other veteran leaders. Each reflects the Health Care District’s commitment to enhancing patient care and ensuring accessible, high-quality services for all.
Julia Francioni, MBA, BSN, RN, joins the Health Care District as the Assistant Vice President of Nursing at Lakeside Medical Center, the Health Care District’s acute care teaching hospital in Belle Glade. I
Ali-Reza Force, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist, joins the Health Care District as the Director of Behavioral Health for its community health centers.
Courtney Phillips, MD, has been promoted to Vice President and Chief of Behavioral Health and Clinical Innovations for the Health Care District of Palm Beach County.
Marisol Miranda has been promoted to Associate Vice President, Support Services for the Health Care District of Palm Beach County where she oversees Security, Facilities, Mailroom Services and Plant Operations.
Jay Mazzone has been promoted to Associate Vice President, Transportation and Director of Operations – Trauma Hawk at the Health Care District of Palm Beach County.
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AQUABLATION THERAPY INTRODUCED FOR TREATMENT OF BPH
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital now offers a life-changing new treatment for enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
June 11, 2024 — HCA Florida Aventura Hospital announced today in recognition of Men’s Health Month, its introduction of Aquablation therapy for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate. The hospital’s first elective robotic Aquablation procedure was completed by Floyd Seskin, MD, a urologist affiliated with HCA Florida Aventura Hospital. Aquablation therapy is a life-changing new treatment for one of the most common health complications that men face with 1 in 2 men ages 51 to 60 estimated to have BPH.
Aquablation therapy combines real-time, multi-dimensional imaging, automated robotics, and heat-free waterjet ablation for targeted, controlled, and immediate removal of prostate tissue. Combining both cystoscopic visualization and ultrasound imaging, surgeons can create a personalized treatment plan tailored to each patient’s anatomy. Once the map is complete, the robotically controlled, waterjet ablates the prostate tissue, avoiding critical structures to preserve sexual function and continence.
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CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVOR REUNITES WITH HOLY CROSS HEALTH AND POMPANO BEACH FIRE RESCUE TEAMS WHO SAVED HIS LIFE
Ken Sposato regains his health and independence thanks to a treatment called Targeted Temperature Management
June 12, 2024— In recognition of National Trauma Survivors Day and during National Hospital Week, Holy Cross Health hosted a heartwarming reunion between cardiac arrest survivor Ken Sposato, Pompano Beach Fire Rescue and the Holy Cross Health team who are responsible for saving his life after he was transported to the hospital in February.
“I thank everyone for saving me,” Lauderdale-By-The-Sea resident Sposato said. “Holy Cross has the best care anywhere. Everyone was very professional, knew their job and did it well. You can imagine my family was so fragile during this difficult time, but [Holy Cross] was always there for them and provided comfort and support beyond the call of duty.”
Sposato celebrated his 76th birthday at the end of May thanks to the team that induced hypothermia when he suffered a cardiac arrest. Tracey Melhuish, MSN, R.N., CCRN, Clinical Practice Specialist at Holy Cross Health, explained how Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) can help some patients regain brain function following cardiac arrest.
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NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S RENEWS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EPILEPSY CENTERS LEVEL 4 ACCREDITATION
June 11, 2024 – Nicklaus Children’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, part of the hospital’s renowned Brain Institute, has been reaccredited as a level 4 epilepsy center for 2024-2025 by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). Level 4 epilepsy centers provide the highest level of medical and surgical treatment for children and adolescents with complex epilepsy.
The hospital has held this accreditation since 1987 and was among the first pediatric hospitals in Florida to receive the recognition.
“It is always an honor to renew our NAEC accreditation,” said Dr. Trevor Renick, Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. “Our commitment to maintaining the stringent standards associated with this prestigious accreditation is one more reason why we are the hospital where children matter most™.”
The Brain Institute is an internationally recognized leader in caring for children with epilepsy. Since its founding in 1984, the program fast became a pioneer in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of children with seizure disorders, advancing global acceptance of surgical interventions, to provide hope for children with epileptic disorders.
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MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF THE PALM BEACHES AWARDED GOLD BELL SEAL FOR WORKPLACE WELLNESS
Encourages Palm Beach County organizations to promote mental health during June’s National Employee Wellness Month and all year long.
June 10, 2024 – Mental Health America of the Palm Beaches (MHAPB) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2024 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA). The Bell Seal is a first-of-its-kind workplace mental health certification recognizing employers striving to create mentally healthy workplaces for their employees. During June’s National Employee Wellness Month, MHAPB, an MHA affiliate, is encouraging all Palm Beach County organizations to embrace policies and practices that support the mental health needs of employees and to apply for the 2025 Bell Seal.
The Bell Seal recognizes employer advances in workplace mental health by awarding Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum recognition levels. Only 1 in 4 employers meet the standards for Bell Seal certification. MHAPB, underwent a rigorous evaluation of its policies and practices in four areas: workplace culture, benefits, compliance, and wellness programs. Across the State of Florida, 37 organizations have received the Bell Seal. Ten are in Palm Beach County, ranging from large corporations such as ADT, the Gehring Group, and Bentek, to the public sector, including the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County, the City of Lake Worth Beach, the City of West Palm Beach, the Village of Wellington, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, and the Palm Beach County Sherriff’s Office.
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FHCA SECRETARY PATRICIA SPEARS SELECTED AS A NATIONAL FUTURE LEADER IN LONG TERM CARE
June 11, 2024 -Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) is proud to announce that FHCA Secretary Patricia Spears, Florida Regional Administrator and Government Affairs Director with Topaz Fiscal Services, has been selected by the American Health Care Association/ National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) as a future leader in long term and post-acute care. Spears is one of 39 individuals selected nationwide who will participate in AHCA/NCAL’s Future Leaders program, which provides year-long training and mentorship for professionals in long term and post-acute care.
“This recognition is a testament to Patricia’s tremendous leadership and dedication to the long-term care profession,” said Emmett Reed, FHCA CEO. “Patricia will bring exceptional insight to the program that she’s gained throughout her career and through her service to FHCA. I am confident that her experience in this prestigious program will benefit the association and the members we serve.”
Spears, who is based in Jacksonville, has worked in long term care for over 25 years. She began her career as a social worker, and after earning her nursing home administrator’s license, used that passion for caring and leadership to springboard her active involvement with FHCA. Spears is a member of the FHCA Executive Committee, currently serving as Secretary of the Board of Directors. She is also the Annual Conference Committee Vice Chair, a former Legislative Committee Chair and has served as an FHCA District President.
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