Osmel “Ozzie” Delgado named CEO of the FIU HealthCare Network
January 16, 2025- Osmel “Ozzie” Delgado has been appointed chief executive officer of the Florida International University HealthCare Network (FIU Health) and associate dean of Clinical Affairs at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. He brings over 15 years of experience managing hospital and clinic operations, with strategic planning and process improvement expertise. Delgado will oversee FIU Health’s clinical operations in his new role, ensuring compliance with quality, risk, and regulatory standards. He will align the college’s clinical, educational, and research missions while directing the development of clinical service lines and supporting governance and strategic planning for the FIU-HCN Board.
Delgado’s career includes roles as COO of the Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company, managing ambulatory operations nationwide, and COO of the Cleveland Clinic Florida Region, overseeing 10,000 employees and leading key initiatives like the Epic EMR implementation for inpatient and outpatient services and the expansion of transplant programs.
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| Broward Health Unveils Designs for New Medical Office Buildings and Parking Garage
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – January 15, 2025 – Broward Health is excited to announce plans for the construction of two cutting-edge medical office buildings and a parking garage at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale and Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach. This expansion represents a major step in bolstering the system’s healthcare offerings and expanding its footprint across South Florida.
“The new medical office buildings will serve as a cornerstone for our ongoing growth, allowing us to expand our network of physicians and services to better meet the needs of our patients,” said Shane Strum, President & CEO of Broward Health. “This project is a significant part of our strategic plan to strengthen Broward Health’s position as a leader in healthcare, enhancing access to care and building a healthier future for our community.”
The development, designed by The Beck Group in collaboration with DMZ Architects, will introduce state-of-the-art facilities that are slated to open in 2027.
“We are excited to announce our plans for two new medical office buildings, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional healthcare services and expanding our physician practice and specialty care,” said Dane Ficco, CEO of the Broward Health Physician Group.
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Urologist William J. Tingle, M.D., FACS, Joins Baptist Health Urology
January 16, 2025 – Board-certified urologist William J. Tingle, M.D., FACS, has joined Baptist Health Urology. He has more than 30 years of experience in his field and specializes in the treatment of kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction, voiding dysfunction and prostate cancer.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Tingle was a urologist at Florida Urology Specialists in Sarasota, Fla.
“We are happy to welcome Dr. Tingle to our compassionate and highly skilled team of medical professionals, dedicated to the highest quality care,” said Jack Ziffer, Ph.D., M.D., executive vice president, chief clinical officer and chief physician executive at Baptist Health.
Dr. Tingle earned his medical degree at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville. He remained at the University of Florida to complete a general surgery internship and a urology residency at UF Health Shands Hospital.
Dr. Tingle is certified by the American Board of Urology. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Urological Association and the Florida Urologic Society.
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Qigong Significantly Decreases Chronic Low Back Pain in U.S. Military Veterans
FAU Pilot Study Explores Traditional Chinese Practice and Biopsychosocial Outcomes
January 17, 2025 – Chronic pain is widespread in the United States, particularly among military veterans, affecting between 40 to 70% of this population and serving as a leading cause of disability. Veterans experience chronic pain more often than civilians, with back pain being the most common. Up to 75% of older veterans report chronic pain, while younger veterans and those from recent conflicts face more severe pain.
Chronic low back pain in veterans affects not only physical health but also social and occupational functioning, often leading to job loss, financial stress and economic instability. Furthermore, veterans face higher rates of opioid prescriptions, increasing the risk of addiction and overdose. Treating chronic low back pain is complicated by comorbid conditions linked to military service, such as traumatic brain injury, PTSD and behavioral disorders. Nonpharmacological approaches are essential for effective pain management.
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University conducted a pilot study to evaluate the efficacy of qigong on biopsychosocial outcomes in veterans with chronic low back pain. Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is a traditional Chinese practice that combines gentle movements, controlled breathing and meditation to cultivate and balance the body’s energy, often referred to as “qi” or “life force.”
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Baptist Health International and Cayman Islands Health Services Authority Join Forces to Transform Healthcare in the Caribbean
Partnership advances educational and clinical training opportunities for Cayman Island health professionals
January 17, 2025 – Baptist Health International (BHI), part of Baptist Health South Florida, and the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (CIHSA), a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited provider operating as a statutory authority under the Ministry of Health & Wellness, formalized their longstanding collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance healthcare delivery in the Cayman Islands. Key objectives of the agreement include expanding opportunities for observer programs, facilitating academic and educational activities for CIHSA staff, providing clinical training and advisory services, and promoting multidisciplinary peer discussions and consultations.
“BHI and CIHSA have a longstanding relationship built on mutual respect and a commitment to advancing healthcare standards,” said Lizzette Yearwood, CEO of CIHSA. “This MOU underscores our shared dedication to advancing continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare delivery, as well as to expanding collaborative opportunities that benefit both our organizations and the broader community.”
Dr. Rogelio E. Ribas, Corporate Vice President of Baptist Health International, added that “BHI is honored to formalize our partnership with CIHSA through this MOU, which marks a significant milestone in our collaborative journey towards advancing healthcare excellence in the Caribbean. We look forward to working closely with CIHSA to achieve our mutual goals of enhancing patient care and fostering professional development.”
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University Of Miami Health System To Collaborate With World #1 In Orthopedics To Provide Musculoskeletal Care In South Florida
January 14, 2025 – University of Miami Health System and the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) are collaborating to provide world-class musculoskeletal care to patients in South Florida. Combining HSS’s world-recognized knowledge and expertise with UHealth’s outstanding orthopedic physicians and surgeons, the collaboration will bring premier orthopedic and musculoskeletal care to patients at UHealth SoLé Mia, the health system’s largest ambulatory facility being built in North Miami and set to open in fall 2025. The collaboration will leverage HSS expertise, pathways and guidance to enhance UHealth’s already stellar orthopedics treatment, increasing access and improving patient care.
Led by renowned orthopedic surgeon, Francis J. Hornicek, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., UHealth’s Department of Orthopaedics includes the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute, medical provider for the Miami Hurricanes and the Miami Marlins. The department is the only academic, full-service multidisciplinary orthopedics program in South Florida and is a leader in research using stem cells, refining microsurgery for amputations, treating back pain and musculoskeletal oncology.
“We are pleased to announce this collaboration even before we open our doors at UHealth SoLé Mia,” said Dipen J. Parekh, M.D., chief operating officer of UHealth and founding director of Desai Sethi Urology Institute. “UHealth and HSS are both academic medical centers similarly focused on leading research and delivering excellence to patients in a clinical setting. This alliance will truly make UHealth SoLé Mia an unparalleled medical destination for our local community and beyond. Patients from across the nation already look to UHealth and HSS for world-class care. This collaboration brings the best of both worlds under one roof.”
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Baptist Health International and Doctors Hospital Announce Collaboration Toward Joint Commission International Accreditation
JCI accreditation recognizes exceptional standards of quality and patient care, marking a significant milestone for healthcare in the Cayman Islands
MIAMI, FL – January 17, 2025 – Baptist Health International, part of Baptist Health South Florida, and Doctors Hospital, a leading provider of private-sector hospital and healthcare services in the Cayman Islands, proudly unveiled a strategic collaboration aimed at pursuing Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation in 2025. With accreditation, Doctors Hospital will join a select number of institutions on the Island to attain this prestigious recognition, setting a new benchmark for quality healthcare delivery in the Caribbean.
With a partnership spanning 12 years, Baptist Health International has supported Doctors Hospital through advisory and consulting services. The two-year collaboration to prepare the hospital for the JCI survey underscores the institutions’ shared commitment to elevating healthcare standards in the Cayman Islands and the Caribbean region. The institutions will collaborate on knowledge transfer, education and quality initiatives.
“We have worked closely with Doctors Hospital in its pursuit of excellence in healthcare and are pleased to embark on a new phase of this partnership, recognizing the hospital’s pursuit of JCI accreditation as a testament to its ongoing commitment to delivering top-tier services to patients in the Cayman Islands,” said Rogelio E. Ribas, M.D., corporate vice president of Baptist Health International. “We are proud to support Doctors Hospital in this journey and look forward to continuing our collaboration to advance healthcare standards in the Caribbean region.”
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Florida Division of Emergency Management Reminds Floridians to Practice Cold Weather Safety Ahead of Incoming Cold Front
January 17, 2025 – The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) reminds residents and visitors of cold weather safety, as a strong cold front is expected to bring the lowest temperatures of this winter season across North Florida late this weekend into next week.
“I want to remind Floridians to take the dangers associated with freezing temperatures seriously,” said FDEM Executive Director Kevin Guthrie. “As we prepare for the coldest conditions across the state this year, it’s essential that residents take action to safeguard themselves, their families and their property. Whether it’s ensuring your home is properly heated, avoiding travel on icy roads or having emergency supplies on hand, preparedness is key to staying safe.”
Cold temperatures in the 20s and 30s are expected across North Florida from Sunday through mid-to-late next week, with wind chills in the teens and 20s. Strong to severe thunderstorms may impact North and Central Florida on Saturday ahead of the cold front, while some areas in the Florida Panhandle could experience wind chill temperatures near single digits. Residents should take precautions throughout the week and ensure they have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.
READ MORE | Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician Freddy J. Montero, MD, MBA, FACOG Joins Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group
January 16, 2025– Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician Freddy J. Montero, MD, MBA, FACOG, joins the Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. He is on staff at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
Dr. Montero brings more than 20 years of experience practicing medicine, specializing in treating women with high-risk pregnancies. His fellowship in maternal fetal medicine was completed at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. He attended medical school and completed his internship in obstetrics and gynecology from Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School in Newark. He completed his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston.
He is a fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a member of the following professional organizations: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine and Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
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SMH Lung Team Combines Outreach, Screening and AI Technology to Detect Cancer at Earliest, Most Treatable Stages
January 16, 2025 – All too often, lung cancer is diagnosed too late, when it is difficult to treat. The overall five-year survival rate is just 20.5%.
But SMH lung cancer specialists are helping people beat those odds with an aggressive detection program catching early-stage lung cancer at double the rate achieved in most health systems across the nation.
“More than half of our lung cancer patients are being detected in stage I or II, when we have the best chance of treating and curing them,” said Joseph Seaman, associate chief medical officer at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and medical director of SMH’s lung cancer screening program. “Much of that is due to our multi-prong approach to not only educate and screen high-risk patients, but also proactively look for suspicious nodules in other imaging scans and chest x-rays patients complete at SMH.”
SMH has long urged high-risk smokers and ex-smokers to begin annual screenings with low-dose CT scans, but in recent years, the lung team began leveraging innovative AI software developed by Eon to help radiologists detect suspicious nodules in imaging studies. These suspicious findings are often described as ‘incidental’ as they are found on scans completed for separate reasons. By combining lung cancer screening with an incidental findings program, SMH is able to spot more potential cancers, regardless of the patient’s entry point into the health system.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame Announces Vaccine and Surfboard Innovators Among 2025 Class
Honorees’ Contributions to Society Are Centerpiece of May Event
NORTH CANTON, Ohio — Jan. 15, 2025 — Seventeen innovation pioneers whose inventions range from cancer treatments to satellite-based imaging will be honored in the 2025 class of National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees.
In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the Hall of Fame will honor these Inductees on May 8 at one of the innovation industry’s most highly anticipated events — “The Greatest Celebration of American Innovation®.”
“It is an honor for the USPTO to recognize the 2025 class of the National Inventors Hall of Fame,” said Derrick Brent, Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Acting Director of the USPTO. “These amazing visionaries have not only changed the world through their inventions, but they also are paving the way for future generations of STEM innovators.”
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HSS Lifestyle Medicine Program Improves Health Before Elective Orthopedic Surgery for Patients with Chronic Diseases
January 13, 2025 – New research by investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) shows that comprehensive lifestyle medicine interventions, including nutrition and exercise, are highly effective in improving patient health before elective orthopedic surgeries.
The study, published first online May 16 in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, reported early outcomes for 54 patients who enrolled in the HSS Lifestyle Medicine Program between March 2022 and December 2023. Almost 90% of patients had two or more lifestyle-related chronic diseases. Nearly all, 96%, successfully achieved their goals for improving health prior to elective orthopedic surgery.
HSS orthopedic surgeons identify patients with an elevated risk for surgical complications and poor outcomes based on lifestyle-related chronic diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease and poor lifestyle behaviors such as smoking, and refer them to the program. These conditions have been linked to longer hospital stays, increased complications, higher early surgical revision rates, and increased readmissions.
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Miami University (OHIO) and Cleveland Clinic Announce Partnership to Advance Education in Quantum Computing
Innovative collaboration will benefit Miami students, Cleveland Innovation District, and position Ohio at the forefront of quantum computing
OXFORD, Ohio, and CLEVELAND – Miami University ( Ohio) and Cleveland Clinic are partnering to advance education in quantum computing and elevate Ohio’s global position in this transformative field. Through an innovative partnership, Ohio’s first specialized degree programs and research experiences in quantum computing will be established. This initiative also will cultivate scientific and entrepreneurial talent to develop companies, elevate businesses, and advance organizations that leverage quantum computing.
“This synergistic partnership will establish Ohio as a global leader in quantum computing,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said. “We look forward to working closely with Cleveland Clinic researchers, who are at the forefront of this burgeoning technology. By combining the educational, research, and healthcare excellence of Miami University and Cleveland Clinic, we are accelerating the leading-edge power of quantum computing to shape the future of healthcare and technology.”
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Mayo Clinic accelerates personalized medicine through foundation models with Microsoft Research and Cerebras Systems
ROCHESTER, Minn. January 14, 2025 — Mayo Clinic today unveiled separate groundbreaking collaborations with Microsoft Research and with Cerebras Systems in the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI), designed to personalize patient care, significantly accelerate diagnostic time and improve accuracy.
Announced during the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, the projects focus on developing and testing foundation models customized for various applications, leveraging the power of multimodal radiology images and data (including CT scans and MRIs) with Microsoft Research and genomic sequencing data with Cerebras. The innovations have the potential to transform how clinicians approach diagnosis and treatment, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.
Foundation AI models are large, pre-trained models capable of adapting to and carrying out many tasks with minimal extra training. They learn from massive datasets, acquiring general knowledge that can be used across diverse applications. This adaptability makes them efficient and versatile building blocks for numerous AI systems.
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Mayo Clinic launches Mayo Clinic Digital Pathology to modernize pathology, speed medical breakthroughs
ROCHESTER, Minn. January 13, 2025 — Against the backdrop of the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Mayo Clinic announced the formation of Mayo Clinic Digital Pathology, designed on a platform architecture to boldly unlock the power of its extensive archive of digital slides to revolutionize pathology and accelerate medical breakthroughs.
Mayo Clinic’s expertise, de-identified clinical data, and its Platform architecture, combined with technical expertise and resources of NVIDIA, a world leader in accelerated computing, is powering the ability to accelerate this transformation. In addition, to improve performance and scalability of generative AI in pathology, Mayo Clinic is collaborating with Aignostics, an industry leader in building artificial intelligence (AI) models for digital solutions in precision medicine in a way that mirrors its established approach to patient care. This collaborative, multidisciplinary effort leverages both medical and technological strengths, and the early achievements are promising.
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Contact lenses used to slow nearsightedness in youth have a lasting effect
A myopic eye grows too long from front to back. Light gets focused in front of the retina. NEI
NIH-funded study finds progression of eye growth returns to normal in older teens, with no loss of treatment benefit.
January 16, 2025 – In a follow up study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers found that children who wore special contact lenses to slow progression of nearsightedness, known as myopia, maintained the treatment benefit after they stopped wearing the contacts as older teens. Controlling myopia progression in childhood can help to potentially decrease the risks of vision-threatening myopia complications later in life, such as retinal detachment and glaucoma. Rates of myopia have been increasing in recent years with some implications that higher use of personal devices plays a role.
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Excess weight gain in first trimester associated with fetal fat accumulation
Findings from NIH study suggest early intervention may prevent adult obesity associated with heavier birthweight
January 17, 2025 – Fetuses of pregnant people who gained excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy show signs of excess fat distribution in the upper arm and in the abdomen, according to a study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These findings may inform efforts to prevent excessive weight gain early in life, a risk factor for adult obesity and related conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. The study, conducted by researchers at NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and other institutions, appears in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
The authors analyzed data from an earlier study of more than 2,600 singleton pregnancies, which included information on maternal weight before and during pregnancy and three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound scans (up to five) throughout pregnancy. The authors found that pregnant people with excessive weight gain—defined as more than 2 kilograms (about 4.4 pounds) in the first trimester—had fetuses with larger abdominal circumference and abdominal area and larger fetal arm fat thickness, when compared to pregnant people with adequate weight gain. Fetuses from the excessive weight gain group continued to have greater arm thickness and abdominal measurements through the end of pregnancy, even when weight gain was not considered excessive during the second and third trimesters. In contrast, most previous studies have not examined fetal 3D measures during pregnancy and have only linked total weight gain across pregnancy, not just in the first trimester, with birthweight.
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NIH to lead implementation of National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act
Open call for participants to serve on Parkinson’s Advisory Council.
January 17, 2025- With support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is leading the implementation of the Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act (P.L. 118-66(link is external)), which was signed into law on July 2, 2024. This follows a delegation of authority from the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services to the NIH Director.
The act establishes a Federal Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services and calls for the creation and regular updating of a national plan to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure Parkinson’s, ameliorate symptoms, and slow or stop progression. In addition to Parkinson’s disease, the national plan will also target other neurodegenerative Parkinsonisms, including multiple system atrophy, corticobasal degeneration, progressive supranuclear palsy, and Parkinson’s-related dementia.
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22nd Surgery of the Foregut Symposium/10th Congress of the International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery
The 22nd Surgery of the Foregut Symposium/10th Congress of the International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery is taking place at the Margaritaville Resort in Hollywood, Florida, on March 17-19, 2025. On March 17, in conjunction with the Florida/Puerto Rico/Caribbean Chapter of ASMBS, the course will present a full-day seminar on prevention, medical and surgical management of obesity, Metabolic Surgery: Beyond Weight Loss. On March 18, in conjunction with ISFGS, we will review new technology and techniques in surgery of the foregut and fluorescence guided surgery. On March 19, we will present interesting cases and abstracts submitted to the conference.
As in previous years, a “first-class” group of world-renowned surgeons, gastroenterologists and oncologists has been invited to share their expertise and updates on the most recent technological and therapeutic advances in this steadily evolving field. Since 1999, this course has become one of the most prestigious forums in the field of foregut surgery with attendees and faculty travelling from around the globe. This important educational activity also provides a forum for interaction between individuals involved with all aspects of foregut, metabolic, bariatric and fluorescence guided surgery, as well as the opportunity to converse with colleagues and key opinion leaders.
This year's program will again include an updated extensive review of artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotic surgery, and how surgeons from around the globe are incorporating these tools of the future into their practices today.
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Update new indications to perform bariatric procedures following the new IFSO/ASMBS guidelines
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Review indications and contraindications for use of medical treatment of obesity using GLP-1 agonists
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Cleveland Clinic Gut Insights: Exploring the Latest Gastroenterology
This two-day course is designed to provide the most current knowledge and best practices in the field of gastroenterology, covering a variety of topics and disorders that affect the digestive system. The program consists of six sessions, each focusing on a different area of gastroenterology: IBS/motility, pancreas, obesity/endoscopy, cancer, hepatology/liver transplant and IBD.
Experts will share their insights and experiences on the latest advances and challenges in their respective fields. Panel discussions and Q&A sessions will allow attendees to interact with presenters on topics of interest, such as understanding esophageal disorders, chronic bloating, endobariatrics, hereditary polyposis, bowel ultrasound in IBD, and many more.
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HMP Global’s LL&M Winter Symposium to feature faculty experts from University of Miami and Moffitt Cancer Center
Set for February in Miami Beach, the new Symposium continues the 25-year legacy of LL&M Congress and introduces first major hematology event of 2025.
January 8, 2025— Nine faculty experts from the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Health System will be featured in the inaugural Lymphoma, Leukemia & Myeloma (LL&M) Winter Symposium, highlighting and interpreting the latest clinical trial data, updates on drug approvals, and advance treatment strategies to improve care and outcomes for patients with blood cancers.
As the first major hematology meeting of 2025, to be held February 7-9 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel, LL&M Winter Symposium will foster a vibrant exchange of ideas and practical insights of how evolving scientific evidence will impact clinical practice. Building on the 25-year legacy of the annual LL&M Congress, the LL&M Winter Symposium’s educational program will translate into practice the latest research and updates from hematology/oncology conferences around the globe, including the recent American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting.
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Caridad Center invites you to celebrate 36 years of caring for our community with our 2025 Call to Heart Anniversary Ball. Join 400 of South Florida’s most prominent business and philanthropic leaders to support Caridad Center’s mission to upgrade the health, education, and living standards of underserved children and families and to eliminate the cycle of poverty for the families we serve in South Florida. As the largest free and charitable clinic in Florida, Caridad Center is supported entirely through grants and donations. In fact, 93 cents of every dollar donated goes directly toward programming.
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City of Hollywood and Memorial Healthcare System Continue to Champion CPR Education with HERO Program This New Year
The City of Hollywood and Memorial Healthcare System are proud to continue their partnership with the ongoing Health Education and Response Outreach (HERO) Program, bringing vital CPR and AED training to the community.
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Cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting is a critical situation, with survival rates as low as 10%. However, research shows that by improving bystander CPR and AED use, survival chances can increase by 2-3 times. The HERO Program continues to offer free CPR and AED training sessions led by Memorial Healthcare System’s skilled medical team, available to all at locations across Hollywood.
These hands-on, free sessions are held at various locations throughout the City of Hollywood, ensuring the opportunity to learn life-saving skills is accessible to everyone. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to learn and help make a difference.
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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
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•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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