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Broward Health Marks Topping Out of Freestanding Emergency Department in Sunrise
October 10, 2025 – Broward Health’s freestanding Emergency Department in Sunrise has reached a major construction milestone. The structure has been topped out, signifying its structural completion, and Skanska, its construction partner, will begin interior work.
Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System are partnering to expand access to healthcare in Sunrise, an area long considered a medical desert. Broward Health will oversee the adult emergency department, while Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital will manage the pediatric unit.
The 18,000-square-foot facility will feature 15 exam rooms, 98 parking spaces, advanced diagnostics and radiology services, including mammography, ultrasound, CT scan, bone density and plain X-ray. Once complete, it will be staffed by board-certified emergency physicians, specialized nurses, providing the same high-quality care available at hospital-based departments, along with seamless access to the full Broward Health system.
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Baptist Health Reaches Construction Milestone for the Al and Jane Nahmad Women’s Cancer Center
October 9, 2025 – Baptist Health announced today that it has reached a new phase of construction for the 155,000-square-foot Al and Jane Nahmad Women’s Cancer Center. One year after the groundbreaking of the project, the “topping out” signifies the completion of the building’s exterior structure and represents the growth and expansion of Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, the flagship of Baptist Health Cancer Care.
Located on the campus of Baptist Health Baptist Hospital, the highly anticipated Nahmad Women’s Cancer Center will serve as a premier destination for the care of women with cancer. The first of its kind in the region, the new building represents the system’s ongoing commitment to honoring the needs of women, who make up 65 percent of Miami Cancer Institute’s patients.
Opening in early 2027, the building of the Nahmad Women’s Cancer Center has been made possible through the generous support of donors to Baptist Health Foundation, including a transformational gift from Al and Jane Nahmad.
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Memorial Regional Hospital Recognized as Gold Level Center of Excellence for Adult ECMO Program
October 9, 2025 – Memorial Regional Hospital has been recognized by Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) as a “Designated Gold Level Center of Excellence” for its adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program. The Memorial Healthcare System facility is the only one in South Florida to earn the recognition.
This is the third consecutive Gold award for Memorial’s cardiac and vascular team, with the ELSO designation valid for three years.
ECMO is an advanced therapy that uses a machine to temporarily replace the function of the heart and lungs of critically-ill patients recovering from severe lung damage, cardiogenic shock, or heart failure. Blood is pumped and oxygenated outside of the body, and then returned to the body, allowing the patient’s heart and/or lungs to rest.
“Memorial Cardiac & Vascular Institute teams are focused on providing patients the very best critical care services, integrating advanced life support equipment and care,” said Jose P. Garcia, MD, chief of Memorial Healthcare System’s Adult Heart Transplant & Mechanical Circulatory Support Program. “Being recognized as a gold level Center of Excellence at Memorial Regional reflects the dedication to advancing healthcare that we strive to achieve daily.”
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Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute Joins Prestigious Cancer Institute Network dedicated to Academic Cancer Centers in the US and Canada
The Association of American Cancer Institutes shapes national cancer policy and improves access to care through joint initiatives.
October 9, 2025 — The Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer Institute has been accepted into the prestigious Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI), a recognition of its commitment to excellence in cancer research, treatment, education and community outreach and engagement.
As a member of the AACI, the TGH Cancer Institute plays pivotal roles in shaping national cancer policy and improving access to care. Through joint initiatives and partnership with cancer centers, it strives to improve the overall quality of cancer care. The TGH Cancer Institute joins this elite group of more than 100 leading academic and freestanding cancer centers in North America just four years after Tampa General, the region’s only academic health system, established the cancer institute.
To be eligible for AACI membership, cancer centers are required to demonstrate a wide range of cancer-related clinical disciplines related to patient care. This includes a broad portfolio of cancer clinical trials, active participation in cancer-related community prevention, education and screening activities as well as a deep investment in advancing the field of oncology.
AACI membership will allow the TGH Cancer Institute to further participate in national policy discussions, share best practices and contribute to the development of higher standards of cancer care across the country.
“AACI membership signals that a cancer institute is committed not only to excellence in patient care and research but is also part of a larger mission to accelerate progress against cancer,” said Dr. Eduardo Sotomayor, vice president and executive director of the TGH Cancer Institute. “It is a significant recognition of our singular commitment to creating a leading cancer institute that brings innovative cancer care across the state of Florida and beyond.
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Holy Cross Health Foundation’s Women’s Wellness Brunch Raises Funds for New Mammography Units
The Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center celebrates 15th anniversary and paves the way with advancements in women’s health care and early detection
October 8, 2025 – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center at Holy Cross HealthPlex, Holy Cross Health Foundation hosted a Women’s Wellness Brunch on Friday, Oct. 3. The event brought together community leaders, physicians and supporters to raise funds for state-of-the-art mammography units that will expand access to life-saving screenings.
“Holy Cross Health is proud to take a holistic approach to care, where innovation meets compassion and every detail is designed to support healing in body, mind and spirit,” said Laura Denoux, Vice President and Chief Development Officer of Holy Cross Health Foundation. “We look forward to continuing to provide the most transformative enhancements at the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center that reflect our commitment to both cutting-edge technology and patient-centered care. This center was founded through the power of philanthropy and continues to thrive today thanks to generous hearts in our community.”
Thanks to the generosity shown during the brunch, funds raised will help purchase new, state-of-the-art mammography units that will enable the center to serve more women, reduce wait times and provide faster access to life-saving screenings. To donate to the cause, go to holycrossdonations.com/women.
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Peanuts Worldwide and The Foundation for Hospital Art Brought Snoopy Joy to Nicklaus Children’s Patients with a Peanuts-Themed Mural
October 10. 2025 – Patients, families and staff at Nicklaus Children’s were greeted by a familiar friendly (and fuzzy) face—Snoopy! In celebration of the beloved Charles Schulz’s “Peanuts” comic strip turning 75 and the commitment to bring joy to others, Peanuts Worldwide and the Foundation for Hospital Art brought “Peanuts PaintFest” to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, which is also commemorating its 75th year as a beacon of hope.
With enthusiasm and paintbrushes at hand, Nicklaus Children’s patients collaborated on bringing to life the paint-by-numbers style, six-panel mural, which celebrates Peanuts’ 75th Anniversary year: The comic strip debuted on October 2, 1950. The mural features a brightly colored image of the Peanuts characters—Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Woodstock, Linus, Lucy, Franklin, and Sally—dancing happily.
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Living Near Toxic Sites Linked to Aggressive Breast Cancer
Sylvester studies find women near Florida Superfund sites face higher risks of developing aggressive breast cancers
October 10, 2025– Women living close to federally designated Superfund sites are more likely to develop aggressive breast cancers — including the hard-to-treat triple-negative subtype — according to new studies from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
According to a National Institutes of Health study, some especially aggressive forms of breast cancer that are resistant to treatment are on the rise. Now, three recent studies by Sylvester researchers have uncovered links between breast cancer, Superfund sites and social adversity. A Superfund site is a location that has been contaminated by hazardous waste and identified by the Environmental Protection Agency as needing cleanup because it poses a risk to human health or the environment.
The rise in breast cancer cases — particularly aggressive, hard-to-treat types such as triple-negative breast cancer — highlights the need to examine potential environmental factors contributing to these trends. In Florida, the presence of 52 active Superfund sites has become a focus, prompting members of Sylvester’s Community Advisory Committee to raise awareness and connect with the cancer center about these issues.
“Members of our community raised concerns that where they lived was making people sick,” said Erin Kobetz, Ph.D., M.P.H., an epidemiologist and associate director for community outreach and engagement at Sylvester and Judy H. Schulte Senior Endowed Chair in Cancer Research.
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist Alexandra M. Sanchez, MD Joins Holy Cross Medical Group
October 10, 2025 – Holy Cross Health is adding to an already impressive list of heart and vascular care specialists with the announcement that clinical cardiac electrophysiologist Alexandra M. Sanchez, MD has joined the Holy Cross Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician-employed group of more than 180 physicians providing services throughout Broward County.
Dr. Sanchez’s focus areas include atrial fibrillation; complex cardiac ablations for atrial and ventricular arrhythmias; ventricular tachycardia and sudden cardiac arrest prevention; supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) ablations; cardiac device implantation and monitoring—including traditional and leadless pacemakers, defibrillators, subcutaneous ICDs, loop recorders, physiologic pacing, and heart failure optimization—left atrial appendage occlusion, women’s cardiovascular health, syncope, palpitations and preventive cardiology.
While completing her internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine at Holy Cross, Dr. Sanchez founded the Women’s Mentoring Program and co-founded the Cardiometabolic Clinic. She also served as a representative on the Graduate Medical Education and Resident Wellness Committees, as well as the Florida American College of Physicians (ACP) Resident Council. In 2019, the ACP Florida Chapter named her Resident of the Year for excellence in internal medicine. Dr. Sanchez also served on the Board of Directors of the Broward Community Medical Association, participated in the Adult Congenital Heart Clinic at Holy Cross and completed an elective rotation at Cleveland Clinic Florida to gain additional experience in heart transplant management.
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Holy Cross Health Included on Forbes America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025 Ranking
October 9, 2025 – We’re delighted to share the exciting news that Holy Cross Health has been officially recognized as one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025, a prestigious award honored by Forbes and Statista.
America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals have been identified in an independent survey from a vast sample of over 17,000 U.S. employees working for healthcare and social welfare providers employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S. This prestigious recognition celebrates Holy Cross Health’s outstanding workplace culture, employee support systems and unwavering commitment to advancing the healthcare professions.
“We are deeply grateful for this recognition,” said Pierre Monice, President and CEO of Holy Cross Health. “It reflects the steadfast commitment of our entire health care team and underscores our continued efforts to foster a workplace where every professional feels appreciated, supported and inspired to make a meaningful impact.”
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Cleveland Clinic: New Research Reveals Genetic Link to Most Common Pediatric Bone Cancer
The findings could help identify patients with osteosarcoma sooner and lead to personalized treatment
OCTOBER 9, 2025 – Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s have helped identify a previously unknown gene that increases the risk of developing osteosarcoma, the most common type of malignant bone tumor in children and young adults.
Recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers analyzed genetic information from nearly 6,000 children with cancer and compared it to more than 14,000 adults without cancer. Utilizing databases and prediction tools, the study authors focused on 189 genes that participate in several DNA repair pathways.
The results showed that some children with cancer had inherited changes in certain DNA repair genes, that may raise their risk of developing particular cancers. One gene in particular, SMARCAL1 was flagged as a significant risk factor for osteosarcoma. Approximately 2.6% of children with osteosarcoma carry these inherited mutations in SMARCAL1, which may weaken DNA repair and promote tumor growth.
“These findings not only deepen our biological understanding of osteosarcoma, but allows for earlier detection, and the potential for developing targeted treatments for this rare but aggressive cancer,” said senior study author, Richa Sharma, MD, pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Cleveland Clinic Children’s. “With little progress in osteosarcoma treatment over the past 40 years, this discovery could pave the way for significant advancements in care for patients with this condition.”
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HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital Hosts High School Students for Hands-On Robotic Surgery Experience
October 11, 2025 – HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital welcomed high school students from across the Treasure Coast for a unique, interactive event designed to introduce them to the world of robotic surgery. The hands-on experience gave students the chance to test drive the hospital’s cutting-edge robotic surgical systems, learn about their capabilities, and engage directly with experienced surgeons.
During the event, students participated in demonstrations and simulations that highlighted how robotic technology is revolutionizing surgical procedures, enabling more precision, smaller incisions, and faster patient recovery times. The students also had opportunities to ask questions and hear from surgeons about their careers, daily work, and the growing role of technology in medicine.
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Caregivers from Georgia, Florida, and Texas Selected as Recipients of ScionHealth’s 2025 Monarch Caring and Community Award
October 2, 2025 – At its annual Caregiver Summit on October 1, ScionHealth announced three recipients of its 2025 Monarch Caring and Community Award, the highest distinction awarded to its healthcare professionals. This award celebrates caregivers across ScionHealth’s network of 80 community and specialty hospitals who consistently go above and beyond to deliver exceptional care, elevate the patient experience, and support their colleagues and communities.
ScionHealth’s 2025 Monarch Award recipients are:
Daynay Hernandez, Nursing Supervisor at Kindred Hospital South Florida (Coral Gables, Florida), who sets the standard for clinical excellence and leadership at the 55-bed, long-term acute care hospital;
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HSS: After Years of Suffering, Innovative Spine Procedure Relieves Young Mom’s Unrelenting Back Pain
October 8, 2025 – After years of disabling back pain, a young New Jersey mom finally got her life back thanks to an innovative nonsurgical procedure called basivertebral nerve ablation at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Also known as BVN ablation or the Intracept procedure, the treatment applies heat to disrupt a specific spinal nerve that is transmitting pain signals to the brain.
Thirty-two-year-old Rosie Amoroso had suffered from low back pain for years, but it got progressively worse after giving birth three years ago. She says the pain became so severe, she often found it impossible to sleep. “My back would be so bad, I couldn’t pick up my son. I couldn’t do basic things around the house, and I was putting a lot of pressure on my husband. He was very supportive but had a long commute to New York City for work every day.” Desperate for relief, Rosie consulted with nine different doctors in New Jersey, tried physical therapy and medication, received numerous epidural spinal injections, and underwent repeated radiofrequency ablation procedures. Nothing helped.
The unrelenting pain wasn’t her only challenge. While seeking care, Rosie says she dealt with doctors who made her feel “very dismissed,” suffered through uncomfortable procedures that provided no relief, and spent thousands of dollars in insurance co-payments. Still, she refused to give up hope. “I was ready to do anything to eliminate the pain, even if it meant spine surgery,” she recalls. At that point, she made an appointment at HSS in Manhattan. Her father had undergone major surgery there with excellent results.
Rosie made the two-hour trip from her home in Hazlet, New Jersey, to HSS to consult with a leading spine surgeon. After reviewing her medical history and examining her, he referred her to Edward S. Yoon, MD, chief of the division of interventional radiology at HSS.
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Leading Experts in Music, Science, Health and Athletics to Convene for Annual Palm Beach Symphony’s Music, Maestros & Masters
October 9, 2025 – Palm Beach Symphony will host its annual Music, Maestros & Masters: How the Arts Fuel Body, Mind and Soul on Thursday, November 13 from 7:30 to
9 p.m. Leading voices in music, science, health and athletics will come together for this intimate and inspiring evening at the Elinor Bernon Rosenthal Lifelong Learning Complex at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), 5353 Parkside Drive in Jupiter. The thought-provoking panel discussion will explore how the arts, especially music, fuel physical performance, cognitive vitality and emotional wellness.
This year’s expert panelists include Shawn Berry, founder/artistic director of the Young Singers of Palm the Palm Beaches; Kathleen L. Davenport, M.D., spine and sports medicine physiatrist at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS); and Latin Grammy Award-winning trombonist Domingo Pagliuca, Palm Beach Symphony principal trombonist. The insightful conversation will be moderated by Kevin Wilt, Ph.D., Department of Music Chair, Associate Professor and Composer-in-Residence at the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters at FAU.
The evening will also feature live vignette musical performances by Palm Beach Symphony musicians, FAU faculty and singers from Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, an award-winning children’s choir whose members learn life skills through music. The organization provides children with an atmosphere of artistic excellence in which they develop teamwork and leadership skills, form supportive friendships and serve as community ambassadors.
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DOH-Miami-Dade Recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
OCTOBER 8, 2025 – Miami, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) recognizes October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread important health education and encourage women to receive regular screenings to promote early detection and treatment of breast cancer.
Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in Florida. Although rare, men can also develop breast cancer. Mortality rates have decreased by over 5% in the past 10 years, partly due to improved screening, access, and treatment.
Prevention
-Routine screening and self-breast exams are important to breast wellness. Being familiar with your breasts can help you notice signs/symptoms such as lumps, discharge, or changes in size or nipple appearance. Contact your health care provider if you notice any signs/symptoms.
-Women ages 40 to 74 should schedule a mammogram every two years with their health care provider, or with DOH-Miami-Dade if eligible for the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
-At-risk women should schedule regular breast MRIs and mammograms every year. Risk factors include family history, genetics, breast density, and more.
-Healthy habits can help prevent breast cancer. A healthy lifestyle includes eating nutritious foods, avoiding alcohol and tobacco, regular physical activity, and adhering to recommended screenings.
-Breastfeeding lowers a woman’s risk of getting breast cancer.
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Mayo Clinic researchers discover ‘traffic controller’ protein that protects DNA, and may help kill cancer
A collage of cells with DNA stained in magenta and proteins of interest for the study — including KCTD10 — stained in green.
OCTOBER 8, 2025- — Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a protein that acts like a traffic controller for DNA, preventing damage during cell division — a discovery that could lead to new cancer therapies, according to a study published in Nature.
“DNA is the code of life. It’s critical for how a cell functions, but it’s also critical for our own being and defines what we are,” says Zhenkun Lou, Ph.D., the Swanson/Schmucker Endowed Professor to Support Health and Cancer Research at Mayo Clinic and the senior author of the new study.
When cells divide, DNA must be copied from one cell to the next — a process called replication. Dr. Lou’s research team discovered that a protein called KCTD10 plays a surprising role in protecting DNA during this critical stage. Acting like a built-in sensor, KCTD10 helps shield the DNA replication machinery from damage.
Cells also depend on another key process called transcription, where the cell decodes the DNA to create RNA. That RNA then can be translated into proteins, which are essential for healthy tissues and the body’s everyday functions.
The problem is that the different machines that run these two processes — replication and transcription — travel on the same strand of DNA, like a narrow highway. The replication machinery moves faster than the transcription machinery. Therefore, collisions resulting in DNA damage inevitably occur. Researchers did not know how cells communicate to prevent or recover from these collisions until now.
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Lee Health Invites Community to ‘Shape the Future’ of Southwest Florida Healthcare
$50 million campaign supports new Lee Health Fort Myers campus
Oct. 8, 2025 — Lee Health invites community members, donors, and local organizations to join in shaping the future of healthcare in Southwest Florida through an investment in Lee Health Fort Myers. Scheduled to open in 2028, the new campus represents an $810 million commitment to advanced care, innovation, and patient-centered healing.
Lee Health Fort Myers will meet the growing healthcare needs of Southwest Florida’s rapidly expanding population while improving patient outcomes, enhancing specialized services, and creating a hub for innovation and excellence in care. As a vital part of Lee Health’s mission to inspire health and healing through care and compassion, Lee Health Fort Myers will strengthen Southwest Florida and enrich lives across the region.
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SWFL Community Raises $175,000+ for Children with Cancer
Events held throughout September benefited the pediatric cancer fund at Golisano Children’s Hospital
Oct. 10, 2025 – Southwest Florida came together in a powerful show of support during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, raising $175,000+ through Clips for Cancer and other community events to benefit Barbara’s Friends – Golisano Children’s Hospital cancer fund.
“We are so grateful to this community for stepping up once again,” said Justin Brand, director of development for Lee Health Foundation. “These funds allow Barbara’s Friends to remove financial burdens for families, invest in lifesaving treatments, and provide hope for kids and families when they need it most.”
At the signature Clips for Cancer event on Sept. 20, 10 childhood cancer survivors and nine children still in treatment shaved the heads of 40 community leaders and supporters. Together, they raised critical funds and awareness while showing that being bald is not a sign of weakness but of strength in the fight through cancer treatment.
Sponsors for Clips for Cancer included Presenting Sponsor Florida Radiology Consultants, Stage Sponsor Cameratta Companies, Location Sponsors Bell Tower and Dave & Buster’s, Salon Sponsor Great Clips, and Media Sponsor Beasley Broadcasting.
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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute, ranked #1 in South Florida for Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report, proudly welcomes Dr. David Kalfa, a world-renowned leader in heart care.
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Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care to Host 2025 Miami Neuroscience Symposium
October 1, 2025 – Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute will host the 2025 Miami Neuroscience Symposium on November 6-7, 2025, at the Hilton Miami Downtown in Miami, Florida. The symposium will bring together national and international leaders in neurology, neurosurgery, neurocritical care, and rehabilitation medicine to explore cutting-edge developments in the diagnosis and treatment of complex neurological disorders.
“This symposium provides a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to engage with thought leaders across the neurosciences,” said Michael W McDermott, M.D., Chief Medical Executive and Irma and Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Clinical Neuroscience at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, as well as co-director of the symposium. “We’re focused on delivering practical, evidence-based updates that clinicians can apply immediately in their practice, especially in high-stakes areas like stroke care, neurotrauma, epilepsy, and neurodegeneration.”
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Broward Health is offering screening mammograms for just $75 throughout October.
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Please note: This promotion is not available for government beneficiaries, except for Medicare Part A.
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South Floridians Invited to Free Alzheimer’s Educational Conference on November 19 Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
October 6, 2025— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference for South Florida residents on Wednesday, November 19 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET at the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center (5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton). The free conference is open to everyone and will allow participants to learn from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, and caregiving. Register by visiting www.alzfdn.org/tour. Advance registration is highly recommended.
“Knowledge is a useful and powerful tool that can help make any situation easier to navigate, especially something as challenging as caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President & CEO. “Connecting families with useful, practical information and support that can help them now and be better prepared for the future is what this conference is all about. Whether Alzheimer’s is affecting your family, you are a caregiver or just want to learn more about brain health, we invite you to join us on November 19.”
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NAMI Miami-Dade’s Reel Minds Film Festival Returns October 25 to Raise Awareness of Mental Health Through the Power of Film
Now in its sixth year, the festival features nine films from directors around the world, introduces the new Chrysalis Award, and hosts a special pre-screening of Anxiety Club
October 6, 2025 – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Miami-Dade County proudly announces the return of the Reel Minds Film Festival, a transformative celebration that harnesses the power of film to raise awareness and spark dialogue around mental health. Now in its sixth year, the festival will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Little Haiti Cultural Arts Center, a vibrant venue known for its commitment to community and creativity. Miami native Antwon Lindsey, director of the acclaimed film HUSH, will return as this year’s emcee.
“Films have the power to connect us to the deepest parts of ourselves and others,” said Kate Edelson, Director of Fundraising and Special Events at NAMI Miami-Dade. “Reel Minds is more than a festival – it’s a movement toward healing, understanding, and hope.”
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