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Memorial Healthcare System Marks Groundbreaking for Freestanding Emergency Department in Miramar
Memorial Healthcare System celebrated a major milestone with the groundbreaking of its new Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED) in Miramar—an advanced facility designed to expand access to life-saving emergency care for adults and children in South Broward and Northwest Miami-Dade.
Located at the intersection of Miramar Parkway and Red Road, the state-of-the-art 16,800 sq. ft. emergency department will feature
13 private examination rooms,
a dedicated pediatric treatment area,
a trauma/resuscitation room,
advanced imaging capabilities,
and an on-site lab—all tailored to provide rapid, high-quality emergency care close to home.
“Today’s groundbreaking is more than just a construction project,” said Interim CEO Shane Strum. “It demonstrates our commitment to investing in the health and safety of our residents, children, and workforce. Last year, Memorial emergency departments treated more than 440,000 patients, and every year that number grows. This new facility will add critical capacity to our emergency care network, ensuring that patients receive exceptional treatment close to home.”
The demand for emergency services in the region continues to rise, with population growth projected to increase by 10% by 2029. The Miramar FSED, along with Memorial’s redevelopment of its Pembroke Pines emergency facility, is expected to serve more than 32,850 patients annually and ease congestion at nearby emergency departments.
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Memorial Cancer Institute to Attack Liver Tumors with Ultrasound Waves
April 21, 2025 – The latest advancement in the treatment of liver cancer is liquifying tumors with high-intensity ultrasound waves in a completely non-invasive fashion. The new approach provides additional options for patients with the difficult diagnoses of malignant liver tumors, according to Omar Llaguna, MD, a surgical oncologist with the Memorial Cancer Institute at Memorial Healthcare System.
The FDA-approved technology, known as the Edison Histotripsy System, is expected to arrive at Memorial in May and could immediately benefit hundreds of cancer patients. Llaguna and his colleagues will be among the few specialists in South Florida with the training and equipment required to deploy the non-invasive, limited morbidity approach.
“The ultrasound technology is highly targeted, enabling us to generate a bubble cloud that disrupts and damages cancer cells in the liver, effectively liquifying the mass for the body to eliminate,” said Dr. Llaguna, an expert in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. “Imagine an underwater tornado within the tumor that eliminates the diseased cells while preserving healthy tissue, blood vessels, and bile ducts around it.”
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FORT LAUDERDALE FITNESS ENTHUSIAST MOVES TOWARD PAIN-FREE LIVING WITH ROBOTIC-ASSISTED HIP REPLACEMENT AT BROWARD HEALTH
April 22, 2025 – Staying active has always been Gwynne Beatty’s way of life. As a fitness and dance enthusiast and self-proclaimed gym junkie, movement wasn’t just part of her routine, it was an integral part of her lifestyle. But when arthritis in both hips turned even the simplest movements into a struggle, she knew it was time to seek medical help.
“I tried everything, from red light therapy to specialized diets, but nothing worked,” Gwynne said. “I had to face the reality that hip replacement surgery was the best solution.”
Gwynne’s initial search for the right doctor was discouraging, some hardly acknowledged her concerns. That changed the moment she met Ryan Werntz, D.O., an orthopedic surgeon with the Broward Health Physician.
“I could not love him more,” Gwynne said. “He listens to me, takes the time to answer my questions and makes me feel completely cared for. That’s something I didn’t get anywhere else.”
Dr. Werntz explained that Gwynne’s arthritis was advanced, and that surgery was the key to regaining mobility and a pain-free lifestyle. Gwynne was especially intrigued when she learned that Dr. Werntz planned to perform a robotic-assisted hip replacement with state-of-the-art technology.
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Florida’s First Pediatric Patient Receives Next-Generation Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease at Holtz Children’s Hospital
APRIL 22, 2025- MIAMI, FL – Doctors at Holtz Children’s Hospital and UHealth – University of Miami Health System have treated Florida’s first pediatric patient with a new gene therapy for sickle cell disease. This treatment, currently available at only a few medical centers worldwide, offers hope to patients suffering from the chronic, painful, and often debilitating condition.
Holtz and UHealth are the first in Florida to administer this therapy, known as Beam-101, to a pediatric patient. The therapy offers an alternative to bone marrow transplants.
Javarian Weatherspoon, 21, of Orlando, started the new therapy as part of the clinical trial in December 2024, with the help of the multidisciplinary care teams at Holtz Children’s and UHealth, including the apheresis team, the cell therapy lab, pathology laboratory, and the pediatric stem cell transplantation teams.
Beam-101 is a new type of gene therapy from Beam Therapeutics that genetically modifies a patient’s own blood cells through a process called base editing. Unlike other types of gene therapies that cut or break a DNA strand, base editing is more precise and can correct or make edits to genes. For patients with sickle cell, their genes can be altered so that they produce a fetal form of hemoglobin in red blood cells, which do not sickle or change shape, lessening or eradicating symptoms of the disease.
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TGH Cancer Institute I Cancer Center of South Florida Welcomes Cancer Specialist Dr. Stephen G. Patterson
A board-certified medical oncologist, Patterson’s expertise will expand the leading-edge
care Tampa General provides in the Palm Beaches and on the Treasure Coast.
West Palm Beach, FL – April 22, 2025 – TGH Cancer Institute | Cancer Center of South Florida (CCSF) welcomes board-certified medical oncologist Dr. Stephen G. Patterson to its practice, effective April 1. He specializes in treating patients with prostate, bladder, kidney and lung cancers.
Patterson is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and has more than 30 years of experience in both academic and community medicine. He received his medical degree, completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in medical oncology and hematology – all at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.
“I look forward to joining such an esteemed group of practitioners dedicated to providing patients with leading-edge care fueled by the latest advancements in academic medicine,” Patterson said.
Patterson has lectured nationally, conducted extensive research, participated in clinical trials and published many works on prostate, testicular, kidney, bladder and lung cancers. He was also one of the first clinical investigators to study the impact of PD1 modulation in metastatic lung cancer and melanoma, a therapy that modulates the immune system to fight cancer.
“As we continue to expand the care we provide in the Palm Beaches and on the Treasure Coast, Stephen will be a wonderful addition to our practice,” said Dr. Abraham Schwarzberg, executive vice president, chief of oncology at Tampa General Hospital and TGH Cancer Institute | CCSF, president, Tampa General Provider Network and co-vice president, clinical and translational research, TGH | USF Health Office of Clinical Research. “His wealth of experience drives his commitment to delivering outstanding and compassionate care.”
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Memorial Healthcare System Deploys AI-Powered GI Genius™ to Enhance Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer
April 22, 2025 – Colorectal cancer (colon cancer / rectal cancer) is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, projected to claim approximately 52,900 lives in 2025, according to the American Cancer Society. However, when detected early, colorectal cancer has a more than 90% survival rate—underscoring the critical need for improved screening and detection.
To advance early detection efforts, Memorial Healthcare System has introduced GI Genius™, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technology designed to enhance the detection of precancerous polyps during colonoscopies. This innovative tool is now being deployed across Memorial’s colorectal surgery program to improve patient outcomes and reduce colorectal cancer deaths.
“Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet far too many cases go undetected until later stages,” said Michael Dolberg, MD, colorectal surgeon at Memorial Healthcare System. “The GI Genius module enhances what we already do by using AI to identify potential abnormalities during colonoscopies in real time. This is preventive medicine at its finest, helping us detect precancerous polyps sooner and potentially saving lives.”
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Hospice Choices: VITAS Healthcare Expands in Austin, Texas
April 22, 2025 – AUSTIN, TX – Responding to the growing demand for high-quality hospice care in Central Texas, VITAS Healthcare has expanded its reach in the Austin area by opening a new administrative office in Pflugerville. With the addition of this North Austin location, VITAS now serves the entire metro area and surrounding counties, bringing greater access to compassionate, expert end-of-life care for patients and their families.
A trusted national hospice provider with a 45-year history, VITAS has served South Austin since 2022. The Pflugerville expansion enhances service accessibility across the region and creates new job opportunities for healthcare professionals in Travis and Williamson counties.
“Texans have relied on VITAS for more than four decades, and we’re proud to strengthen our presence in Austin to serve even more families,” said Joseph Brickner, vice president of operations. “This second homebase location for our care teams helps ensure that patients, families and healthcare partners in northern communities have seamless access to the specialized support they need at the end of life.”
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Cleveland Clinic Awarded More Than $7M From Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to Advance Treatment of MS, Hypertension
April 22, 2025 – Cleveland Clinic has been awarded $7 million from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to improve treatment strategies for multiple sclerosis (MS) and hypertension, also known as high blood pressure.
Daniel Ontaneda, M.D., Ph.D., a neurologist at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research will lead a $6.7 million project, “Determining the Long-term Effectiveness of Early Intensive Versus Escalation Approaches for Prevention of Disability in Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis.”
The project will extend the multicenter DELIVER-MS study, a three-year randomized clinical trial comparing two treatment approaches in MS head-to-head: starting with an early highly effective treatment approach, using more potent therapies, or an escalation approach beginning with safer but potentially less effective treatments and escalating as needed.
With funding support from PCORI, the DELIVER-MS study was initiated in 2017 and followed 800 patients with relapsing-remitting MS who started either an early highly effective treatment approach or an escalation approach to assess the effect on brain volume loss on MRI. Now, as enrollees in DELIVER-MS complete their three-year follow-up, the new PCORI funding will extend the study and shift its approach to assess disability outcomes in this same patient population over the course of nine years. Emma Tallantyre BMBS, Ph.D., from the University of Cardiff in Wales, is the co-principal investigator along with Dr. Ontaneda for the long-term extension, which includes both U.S. and U.K. sites.
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Tampa General Hospital Appoints Jennifer Crabtree as President of the Tampa Medical & Research District
Crabtree will lead the strategic direction and ongoing development of the TMRD, a growing hub of world-class clinical care, academics, research and biotechnology.
Tampa, FL – April 22, 2025 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) today announced the appointment of Jennifer Crabtree to the role of senior vice president of Tampa General and president of the Tampa Medical & Research District (TMRD) effective October 1, 2025. In this role, Crabtree will lead the strategic direction and development of the TMRD, a growing hub of world-class clinical care, academics, research and biotechnology anchored by one of the country’s leading academic health systems — Tampa General, in collaboration with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.
“Jennifer has been an exceptional leader and an invaluable strategic partner in the growth and development of the Tampa Medical & Research District since its inception,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “I could not think of a better person more equipped to lead the strategic direction and development of the District moving forward. I am confident that her skill set and passion for this work will meaningfully drive our vision for the District and unlock the true potential of our partnerships.”
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Delray Medical Center Becomes First Hospital in Palm Beach County Recognized as a Florida Resuscitation Center of Excellence
April 22, 2025— Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, has become the first hospital in Palm Beach County to be named a Florida Resuscitation Center of Excellence (FRCE) — a designation that highlights hospitals commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes in cardiac arrest care.
The FRCE program recognizes hospitals across the state that meet rigorous standards in cardiac resuscitation, strengthen collaboration with EMS teams, and lead the way in improving survival rates following cardiac arrest. By completing the attestation process and working closely with local EMS and medical leadership, Delray Medical Center has demonstrated its commitment to being at the forefront of resuscitation care.
“This distinction is a testament to the incredible work of our physicians, nurses, and emergency medical teams who act swiftly and skillfully when every second counts,” said Heather Havericak, CEO of Delray Medical Center. “We are proud to be the first hospital in Palm Beach County to receive this recognition and to continue raising the bar for life-saving cardiac care in our community.”
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Two Palm Beach County changemakers recognized for championing heart health
Heather Havericak and Nickie Walsh named the American Heart Association® 2025 Woman of Impact™ and Teen of Impact™ Winners
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. April 23, 2025 — Delray Medical Center CEO Heather Havericak is the American Heart Association’s Palm Beach County Woman of Impact™ Winner, alongside high schooler Nickie Walsh as the Palm Beach County Teen of Impact™ Winner. Both women spent nine weeks focusing on high-impact fundraising efforts and work to improve health outcomes across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast community. The Woman of Impact campaign, part of the Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement, specifically focuses on improving women’s health, while Teen of Impact focuses on helping Gen Z learn about how they can take care of their heart health now to prevent heart disease later in life.
“We’re trying to reach as many people as possible with the message that heart disease is the No. 1 threat to women’s health, and that we can all make lifestyle changes to lower our risk,” said Iliana Rentz, 2025 Palm Beach County Go Red for Women Chairperson and 2023 National Woman of Impact winner. “When we work directly with community leaders such as Heather, Nickie, and all of our incredible nominees, we can reach a wider network and make a bigger difference in the health of our community.”
Over the course of nine weeks, Havericak, alongside fellow nominees Sophia A. Nelson and Melanie Roger, competed for the Woman of Impact title by raising funds and hosting educational and awareness activities around women’s health. At the same time, Walsh worked for her Teen of Impact title by participating in community awareness and fundraising activities to support equitable health for teens and all people living in Palm Beach County.
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HCA Florida Lake City Hospital announces the appointment of Krista Hatley as chief nursing officer
April 21, 2025 – HCA Florida Lake City Hospital today announced the appointment of Krista Hatley as chief nursing officer (CNO), effective April 21. In her new role, Hatley will oversee all nursing units the 141-bed full-service medical and surgical acute care hospital and its affiliated freestanding emergency room, HCA Florida Suwannee Emergency, located in Live Oak.
“Krista’s expertise and background knowledge will be critical in shaping the strategic direction of our nursing operations, ensuring our community continues to receive the highest standard of care,” said Jill Adams, chief executive officer of HCA Florida Lake City Hospital. “She embodies the qualities of an exceptional healthcare leader. Her leadership and collaboration with clinical and support teams will be instrumental in advancing HCA Healthcare’s mission to care for our patients and colleagues like family.”
Hatley most recently served as the assistant chief nursing officer (ACNO) at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. Key initiatives that Hatley has been pivotal in leading as ACNO are the execution of patient care experience, supporting new nurses through implementation of new programs, and taking on the role of the executive clinical lead for the hospital’s new Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program.
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Beachway Therapy Center Appoints Devora Shabtai as Director of Specialty Programming
April 21, 2025, West Palm Beach, FL—Beachway Therapy Center, a nationally recognized provider of specialized trauma care and substance abuse treatment, with locations in West Palm Beach, FL and Princeton, NJ, has announced an expansion of its team. Devora Shabtai, LCSW, MSc, and PhD candidate, has been named Director of Specialty Programming.
Shabtai has a wealth of experience in addiction treatment, spiritual and religious trauma, and clinical program design. She has co-authored peer-reviewed articles and book chapters exploring the intersection of Judaism and psychological well-being and has been featured on several podcasts involving the topic of faith and recovery.
“Beachway offers specialized programming for veterans, first responders, and individuals from a variety of religious communities,” said Shabtai. “While clients are all members of the broader treatment community, our specialty programs are designed to provide optional spaces for clients to connect with others who share their unique cultural or professional backgrounds.”
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TOBY AND LEON COOPERMAN GIFT $500,000 TO SUPPORT RENOVATION OF THE HEALTH CENTER AT SINAI RESIDENCES BOCA RATON
April 22, 2025 – Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences Boca Raton, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community, has announced a $500,000 donation from philanthropists Toby and Leon Cooperman to support the upcoming renovation of its award-winning Health Center. The Health Center at Sinai Residences offers top-tier services in a resort-style environment, with care options spanning assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation.
The Coopermans’ generous gift represents 10% of the projected $5 million renovation cost, with construction set to begin in 2026. The upcoming renovations will encompass the interiors of Sinai’s Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing neighborhoods, bringing innovation, enhanced functionality, and modern design to elevate the living experience for its residents.
According to the Coopermans, their donation was inspired by a personal connection. Deeply impressed by the quality of care and personalized attention, the Coopermans were moved to give back in a meaningful way.
“We are beyond grateful for Toby and Leon Cooperman’s continued support and generosity,” said Rachel Blumberg, President & CEO of Sinai Residences. “Their contribution is not only a testament to the care we provide but also a catalyst for future improvements. We hope it inspires others in our community to join us in this important initiative.”
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Promise Fund Appoints Mami Kisner To Its Board of Directors
April 22, 2025 –Promise Fund, a South Florida based non-profit dedicated to increasing survivorship from breast and cervical cancer, has announced that Mami Kisner has been appointed to the organization’s Board of Directors. Kisner has served as Senior Advisor to Promise Fund’s board since its inception and is Chairperson for the organization’s annual Bridge Lighting initiative.
A passionate advocate for equity and access, Kisner is the First Lady of West Palm Beach’s historic Tabernacle Baptist Church, which is 132 years old, and is a member of the Selection Panel for The International Trumpet Awards Foundation. She was the first Woman of Color on the Board of Trustees since inception 55 years ago, at Palm Beach Atlantic University, a former county commission appointed board member of the Tourist Development Board of the Palm Beaches and longest serving woman of color on the board. The Governor of the State of Florida appointed Mami to the Faith Based and Community Initiatives Advisory Council.
“Mami brings a wealth of ‘boots on the ground’ community involvement and dynamic leadership prowess to our Board,” said Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, co-founder of Promise Fund. “We are lucky to have her join us, and we can’t wait to work with her to help change the lives of women in our community.”
Promise Fund reaches tens of thousands of women in Palm Beach, Broward and Martin Counties who are uninsured, under insured or have limited or no access to healthcare. The organization, founded in 2018 by Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, is dedicated to increasing survivorship from cervical cancer and breast cancer by providing guided support and access to screenings, as well as early detection, treatment, and beyond.
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Jersey Mike’s raises more than $176,000 for Golisano Children’s Hospital in March
Annual Month of Giving campaign brings total local support to more than $700,000
FORT MYERS, Fla. – April 23, 2025 – Generosity was on the menu at Jersey Mike’s throughout March as Southwest Florida locations rallied their community to support Golisano Children’s Hospital. Through the Month of Giving campaign, customers rounded up their purchases at the register, and on Jersey Mike’s Annual Day of Giving, 16 local restaurants donated 100% of the day’s sales. Together, these efforts raised $176,778 to benefit the building of the new Golisano Children’s Hospital Surgery Center.
The Golisano Children’s Hospital Surgery Center plans to relocate 80% of pediatric outpatient procedures from HealthPark Medical Center, lowering wait times for children and families in need. With over 5,200 pediatric surgeries performed at HealthPark Medical Center last year alone, the new facility will expand surgical capacity, featuring four operating rooms, two endoscopy rooms, and larger pre-op and recovery areas, all in a setting designed to keep young patients and their families at ease.
“We are truly thankful to the Jersey Mike’s franchisees, team members, and loyal customers for their steadfast commitment to the children of Southwest Florida,” said Katy Martinez, senior director of development at Lee Health Foundation. “Their continued generosity helps Golisano Children’s Hospital deliver cutting-edge treatments, state-of-the-art technology and critical care right here in our community. Jersey Mike’s enduring support is not only impactful – it’s truly inspirational.”
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Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer deaths continue to decline
Overall death rates from cancer declined steadily among both men and women from 2001 through 2022.
April 21 2025 – Overall death rates from cancer declined steadily among both men and women from 2001 through 2022, even during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the 2024 Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer. Among men, overall cancer incidence, measured as the rate of new cancer diagnoses, decreased from 2001 through 2013 and then stabilized through 2021. Among women, overall cancer incidence increased slightly every year from 2003 through 2021, with the exception of 2020. The report appeared April 21, 2025, in Cancer.
Progress in reducing cancer deaths overall is largely the result of declines in both incidence and death rates for lung cancer and several other smoking-related cancers, the researchers noted. New diagnoses and deaths from lung cancer, for example, have declined in both men and women over the past 20 years. Meanwhile, the incidence of cancers associated with obesity has been rising. These include female breast, uterus, colon and rectum, pancreas, kidney, and liver cancers.
The report also shows that new diagnoses of breast cancer gradually increased over the study period, but the overall breast cancer death rate decreased. Cancer death rates in children declined steadily over the study period; those for adolescents and young adults also declined until recently, when the decline slowed and stabilized. From 2018 to 2022, cancer deaths decreased for each major racial and ethnic population group. From 2017 to 2021 (excluding 2020), cancer incidence was stable among men in each major racial and ethnic population group but increased among women in each major racial and ethnic population group. During the same time period, among men, incidence was highest in non-Hispanic Black men, whereas among women, incidence was highest in American Indian and Alaska Native women.
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NIH researchers supercharge ordinary clinical device to get a better look at the back of the eye
Comparison of the same patch of retina labeled with indocyanine green and visualized 3 different ways. A) Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy. B) AI-enhanced scanning laser ophthalmoscopy. C) Adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscopy. Arrows highlight the same cell seen in different modalities.
New technique brings retina into sharper focus .
April 22, 2025- Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have leveraged artificial intelligence to transform a device designed to see tissues in the back of the eye into one sharp enough to make out individual cells. The technique provides imaging resolution that rivals the most advanced devices available and is cheaper, faster, and doesn’t require specialized equipment or expertise. The strategy has implications for early detection of disease and for the monitoring of treatment response by making what was once invisible now visible.
“AI potentially puts next-generation imaging in the hands of standard eye clinics. It’s like adding a high-resolution lens to a basic camera.” said Johnny Tam, Ph.D., investigator at NIH’s National Eye Institute and senior author of the study report, which published in Communications Medicine.
Imaging devices, known as ophthalmoscopes, are widely used to examine the light-sensing retina in the back of the eye. A scanning laser ophthalmoscope is standard in eye clinics, but its resolution can only make out structures at the tissue level—things such as lesions, blood vessels, and the optic nerve head. Next-generation ophthalmoscopes enabled with adaptive optics—a technology that compensates for light distortion—can make out cellular features, providing greater diagnostic information. However, adaptive optics-enabled imaging is still in the experimental phase.
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NIH study reveals how inflammation makes touch painful
Researchers uncover the cellular and molecular basis for sensing heat and inflammatory pain.
April 23, 2025- Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered clues as to how our bodies turn sensations such as heat and touch into signals sent to the brain — and how these signals can be altered by inflammation to drive pain. The research focuses on the nerve cells in the skin that help us detect the location, intensity, and emotional quality of touch, known as somatosensory neurons. By combining advanced imaging techniques with detailed molecular analysis, the researchers explored how heat and touch activate different types of receptor cells in mice.
“To develop better treatments for pain, it’s critical that we deepen our understanding of the biology behind how sensory signals are received, transmitted, and ultimately perceived by the brain,” said Alex Chesler, Ph.D., co-author of the study and senior investigator at NIH. “Over the past few years, we developed a platform for watching sensation in action, revealing new details about the cells and molecules required and, in this study, how inflammation triggers pain.”
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United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention, in collaboration with the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition and Florida Department of Children and Families will host the 10th Annual South Florida Behavioral Health Conference: The Power of Prevention on Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center to promote community awareness and support of behavioral health and substance use prevention.
The two-day Conference is for professionals in the behavioral and mental health fields to share insights, research, and best practices in promoting mental health and well-being. The Conference will feature renowned subject matter experts ranging from psychologists, behavioral health clinicians, professors, trauma and grief specialists, and prevention specialists who will provide crucial continuing education seminars, workshops and keynote sessions. Licensed Clinicians and Certified Professionals can earn CEU credits. For more information and to register/purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/event/bhc2025/. |
UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY CELEBRATES 85 YEARS OF IMPACT DURING ANNUAL MAYORS’ GALA ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO
The Annual Mayors’ Gala will shine a spotlight on United Way of Broward County’s 85-year legacy of impact, celebrating its commitment to strengthening lives and transforming the community.
This prestigious evening brings together influential leaders, philanthropists, and changemakers dedicated to building a stronger, more resilient Broward County.
The program will showcase United Way of Broward’s far-reaching impact, including more than 130 programs offered annually and an extraordinary contribution of over half a billion dollars to the community over the past 85 years.
WSVN Local 7 Anchor and Emmy Award winning journalist Lynn Martinez will serve as the evening’s emcee.
All proceeds from the event will benefit United Way of Broward County to help support its mission.
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Saturday, April 26, 2025
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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
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Hollywood, Florida 33314
DETAILS: Individual tickets are $500.
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Below you will find a list of educational and social events we have available this month to support your rehabilitation process and ensure you have the resources and activities you need to reconnect and/or live a full life with limb loss/difference. These AMPOWER/Hanger Clinic events are also open to your families and loved ones! Healthcare professionals are also invited and encouraged to join us to celebrate our accomplishments as we are moving forward together and embracing life!
Please mark your calendars now and RSVP by emailing me at luzcategui@Hanger.com to know which events you will be attending to make plans accordingly: Saturday, April 26 @9:30 AM: Get Unstuck: Spring into Your Next Step! At Sunrise Athletic Complex 11501 NW 44th St Sunrise, FL 33323. You do not want to miss this event!! Join us to break through limitations, build momentum, try new activities, discover the power of shared experiences, and support from an uplifting community and expert healthcare professionals in South Florida. This event is FREE and includes all meals and activities. See flyer attached for me details. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED & REQUIRED. Please register no later than Monday April 14.
Monday, April 28, @ 11:30 AM: AMPOWER Support Group Meeting at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Sunrise, located at 4399 N Nob Hill Rd, Sunrise FL 33351. Group discussion.
Wednesday, April 30 @ 5:30 PM: AMPOWER Virtual Session: Join us for a group discussion. Once you RSVP, I will send you the link to join this virtual meeting.
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AUTISM SPEAKS HOSTS INAUGURAL EMPOWER SUMMIT & CHALLENGE
Rising Diagnoses, Growing Demand: Insights, Resources and Pathways to Support the Transition to Adulthood
APRIL 2025 – Autism Speaks will unite more than 50 organizations, experts, self-advocates and industry leaders at the inaugural Empower Summit & Challenge, a two-day event taking place May 16–17 in Miami Beach. Part of a five-city national series, the summit will focus on how to best support autistic individuals during the transition to adulthood by addressing key areas such as employment, postsecondary education, healthcare, independent living, and community engagement.
Florida is home to an estimated 329,131 adults—2.03% of the state’s population—on the autism spectrum. Many face significant challenges after aging out of school-based supports, including limited access to jobs, housing, medical care and educational opportunities.
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A Safe Haven for Newborns, will host its annual fundraising golf event on Friday, May 16, 2025, on the manicured greens of the Red Tiger golf course at the Trump National Doral Golf Resort in Doral, Florida, with a one o’clock shotgun start. This year marks the eighth charity golf tournament, Tee Off for a Cause, benefiting the Foundation’s mission to end infant abandonment. Funds raised will go toward the many programs offered to the distressed teen or woman who is facing an unexpected pregnancy and feels she has no one to turn to for help.
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Nursing Consortium of Florida’s next conference set for June 2025 at St. Pete Beach
Make plans to join us at the TradeWinds Resort on St. Pete Beach on the 27th and 28th of June 2025 for our next educational conference Empowering Nurses at the Bedside & Beyond: Moving towards improved outcomes & satisfaction through greater mental health. Please click here to be among the first to register to attend and save with our best rates including discounted member rates for individuals and groups of ten or more!
We are now accepting abstracts addressing programs, research, scholarly projects, and process improvement exemplars that have succeeded in advancing staff and student mental health and contributed to strong workplace cultures or learning environments that have measurably improved staff or student retention in either practice or academic settings, contributed to improved team interaction, interaction with patients or students, and improved patient or student outcomes and experiences
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Tampa General Hospital Hosting Free Community Event Focused on Lung Health
Tampa General continues its lecture series, “Caring for Ourselves and Our Planet – Together,”
in collaboration with Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
Juno Beach, Fla. – April 9, 2025 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) invites the community to a free public event, “Every Breath You Take: Clearing the Air on Lung Health.” The panel will feature a Tampa General pulmonologist, an oncologist, and a thoracic surgeon, who will separate fact from fiction when it comes to lung health. Guests will learn about both common and complex lung issues, the latest advances in treatment, and overall lung wellness.
WHAT: “Every Breath You Take: Clearing the Air on Lung Health”
WHEN: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
WHO: Dr. Luis Peña-Hernández is board certified in both internal and pulmonary medicine. He treats many pulmonary conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sleep apnea at TGH Pulmonary Care & Sleep Institute.
Dr. Sujal Shah is a board-certified medical oncologist with TGH Cancer Institute. He treats patients with multiple cancers, with a focus on lung, and head and neck cancers.
Dr. Marcus Eby is a board-certified thoracic surgeon with the TGH Cancer Institute. He specializes in lung cancer and other multiple complex thoracic conditions via advanced thoracoscopic and robotic techniques.
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NAMI MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) TO HOST FIFTH ANNUAL WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS ON SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025, AT LOANDEPOT PARK
The Mental Health Awareness Walk, a celebration of hope, continues to grow each year, hitting a home run for mental health.
MIAMI, FL – April 10, 2025 – In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, NAMI Miami-Dade County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will host its Fifth Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk on May 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM at loanDepot Park. This inspiring community event raises awareness, provides support, and generates critical funds for NAMI Miami-Dade’s free mental health programs.
The walk is a vital initiative dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and addressing the rising need for accessible mental health support. In 2024, NAMI Miami-Dade reached over 98,000 individuals through its awareness, prevention, outreach, education, training, and support programs.
“Now more than ever, people need a safe place to seek help for mental health conditions, whether for themselves or their loved ones,” said Susan Holtzman, NAMI Miami-Dade President & CEO. “Last year, we had 3,500 participants, and this year we expect 4,000. It’s 4,000 people coming together to learn, connect, and support each other and their community. The funds we raise support our ability to provide education, support, and advocacy for people with mental health conditions and their loved ones all year long. Join them, join us, contribute, and come on out for a great day at the stadium.”
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FLORIDA MEDICAL CANNABIS CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
The 8th Florida Medical Cannabis Conference & Exhibition (FMCCE 2025) will be held May 30- June 1, 2025, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. This conference is a networking and educational forum on the subject of medical cannabis.
This conference is designed for attendees who are active or interested in the medical cannabis industry.
For medical professionals and entrepreneurs, the conference will cover a range of topics, all relevant to the medical cannabis industry, as it pertains to the State of Florida, including but not limited to:
•An Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System and Medical Cannabis
•Florida Medical Cannabis Legislative Update
•A Review of Qualifying Conditions Case Studies
•Medical Cannabis Dosing and Public Health Issues
•Medical Cannabis Research
•State of Florida Medical Cannabis Regulatory and Program Update •The Business of Medical Cannabis: How to Make Sure Your Practice is Successful
“Education is the key to raising awareness of the clinical uses for medical cannabis.” said Eugene Jones, Executive Director of Can-Ed, Inc. “This conference will provide a forum for industry leaders to expand their social capital, and healthcare professionals to expand their knowledge about medical benefits and applications.”
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Over
911,000
Patients in Florida are using Cannabis as their Medicine
FOR LATEST OMMU REPORTS FROM OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA HERE
Highlights from APRIL 18, 2025 BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card)
Apr 18 2025- 911,401 Apr 11 2025- 909,711 Apr 04 2025- 907,575
Mar 28 2025- 905,556 Mar 21 2025- 905,006 Mar 14 2025- 903,790
Patients Added Last Week: 1,690 Qualified Ordering Physicians:
2,391
New Doctors added Last Week: 0
Reporting Period: APR 11 - APR 17, 2025
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 451,768,685
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 26,421
-Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 146,589.500 Approved Dispensing Locations: 716 Added Last Week: 3 COOKIES - ORLANDO
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PHYSICIAN DISABILITY INSURANCE WEBINAR – TIMING IS EVERYTHING – PART 2 MAY 21, 2024
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law How to start your Healthcare Practice? March 19, 2024
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO Presented by Coleman Consulting Physician Practice Management - Managing Pit Falls in your Practice - Recorded on Feb 13, 2024.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO Presented by Dabdoub Law Firm PHYSICIAN DISABILITY INSURANCE WEBINAR – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW – PART 1
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law "HOW TO HANDLE COLLECTION CHALLENGES OF WORKING WITH HEALTH PLANS"
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Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law "So, I Signed a Non-Compete, Now What?"
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Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law "How to Navigate - Hospital Medical Executive Committees, Peer Reviews, Investigations, and Bylaws"
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Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law "How Experienced Physicians Negotiate Employment Agreements"
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Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law “ASSESSING LIABILITY RISKS: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND REPUTATION”
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