ImageFIRST Expands into Manhattan with New Sales Office
Strategic Growth Brings Premier Healthcare Linen Services and Support to Healthcare Providers in New York City
MARCH 20, 2025 —ImageFIRST®, the leading national provider of healthcare linen and laundry services, is proud to announce the opening of its new sales office in the heart of Manhattan, NY. Located at 805 Third Avenue, this expansion strengthens ImageFIRST’s commitment to delivering superior service and solutions to healthcare providers throughout New York City.
The state-of-the-art sales office is designed to support the company’s continued growth, equipping its sales team with the necessary resources to drive success. With routes throughout New York City and two Territory Business Managers (TBMs) onboarded and a third actively being recruited, the company is strategically expanding its footprint to meet increasing demand in the region.
“Opening our Manhattan office is a pivotal step in ImageFIRST’s growth,” said ImageFIRST Director of Sales Joseph Healy. “By establishing a presence in Manhattan, we’re able to better serve our customers and enhance our ability to support healthcare facilities with industry-leading linen and laundry programs.”
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HCA Florida JFK Hospital Announces Promotion of New Assistant Chief Financial Officer
March 21, 2025 – HCA Florida JFK Hospital, part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, is proud to announce the promotion of Brandon Barrett to the position of assistant chief financial officer, effective March 24, 2025.
Brandon has been an integral part of the hospital’s finance team since June 2024, serving as controller at HCA Florida JFK Hospital. Prior to that, he was assistant controller at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Ft. Pierce for nearly two years. His career with HCA Healthcare began five years ago when he joined the Physician Services Group in Nashville, Tennessee, where he held multiple accounting roles that laid the foundation for his leadership in financial management.
“We are thrilled to have Brandon step into this leadership role,” said Ken West, HCA Florida JFK Hospital chief executive officer. “His financial expertise, commitment to excellence and dedication to our hospital’s mission make him a valuable asset to our leadership team.”
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DONATION BY FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO AID PATIENTS AT JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
February 24, 2025 – National Junior Honor Society students at Falcon Cove Middle School in Weston have been raising money to buy books they’ll likely never read for children most will never know.
Their selfless act resulted in a $5,000 donation to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, money that will replenish books used in the hospital’s bibliotherapy program. The Weston residents raised money by selling coupon cards that can be redeemed for Domino’s pizza.
“Bibliotherapy has a special place within the Child Life Zone where books help children understand what they may be going through,” said Kelley Morris, president and CEO of the pediatric facility’s nonprofit foundation. “It’s hard for a four-year-old to understand a cancer diagnosis, for example, so we use therapeutic books to share a story that is similar to what the patient is experiencing.”
The check presentation was the centerpiece of an event that recognized Falcon Cove’s top fundraisers and was attended by students, parents, faculty, and Stella Stringer, advisor to the middle school’s honor society. “Our kids have gifts and talents we encourage them to use to make their South Florida community a better place. Fundraising for the children’s hospital is something they’re happy to do because it helps patients and families going through tough times,” said Stringer.
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Holy Cross Health Nurse Ethel Rentas Recognized as February 2025 Colleague of the Month
March 19, 2025 – North Lauderdale resident Ethel Rentas, BSN, R.N., CCRN, a nurse at Holy Cross Health, was recognized as the hospital’s Colleague of the Month for February.
Rentas is part of the cardiovascular intensive care unit team, where her responsibilities include the all-important task of ensuring that drip titration is at its optimum. She also communicates complicated problems, challenges and solutions with fellow nurses, physician assistants and physicians. She is known for her excellent bedside manner with patients and their families. She also trains nurses who are new to the unit to bring them up to speed with the intricacies of cardiovascular care. Rentas is well-rounded, compassionate and dedicated. Her colleagues call her an asset to Holy Cross Health and to the nursing profession.
A graduate of Mercy Hospital College of Nursing in Miami, Rentas has been dedicated to the nursing profession for 12 years. She joined Holy Cross Health six years ago, where she is a member of the Code Blue Committee, which is a team that’s responsible for overseeing and improving the response in emergency situations. The committee ensures that resuscitation efforts are efficient and that the staff is well trained according to hospital policies and procedures. Rentas also belongs to the Broward Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
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Tampa General Hospital’s John Couris and Mark Runyon Recognized as a Highly Successful CEO-CFO Duo for Third Consecutive Year
The duo is honored nationally for excellent collaboration in positioning Tampa General Hospital as a model academic health system.
Tampa, FL – March 21, 2025 – John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital (TGH), and Mark Runyon, executive vice president and chief financial officer, have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2024 list of “Highly Successful CEO-CFO Duos.” This marks the third consecutive year the pair has received this recognition, reflecting their continued successes in fostering sustainable growth at Tampa General.
Couris and Runyon have propelled Tampa General to national prominence through their complementary leadership styles and shared vision for excellence and innovation. Couris has positioned Tampa General as a model academic health system, integrating education, research and clinical care to deliver cutting-edge resources and therapies to patients in the Tampa Bay community. With his focus on financial stability, operational efficiency and integrity, Runyon has created a thriving environment for Couris’ strategic goals, even amidst challenging economic climates. Their collaborative leadership has fueled remarkable growth, expanding Tampa General’s footprint from 17 facilities in 2017 to over 150 in 2024.
“When you have strong strategic and financial leadership driving your organization forward, it empowers team members at all levels and in all roles to think creatively about how we can do our best work to deliver exceptional care to our patients,” said Couris. “It is always an honor to be recognized alongside Mark for leveraging our unique perspectives and strengths to create a powerhouse partnership that has allowed us to continue doing exactly that, even after years of working together.”
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Two Holy Cross Health Nurses Recognized with DAISY Awards
Devyn Losco, R.N. and Nicole Hedges, R.N. honored for their compassionate care
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – March 21, 2025 – Two extraordinary Holy Cross Health nurses, Devyn Losco, R.N. and Nicole Hedges, R.N., have received the DAISY Award, which recognizes and celebrates nurses who go above and beyond in their efforts to provide patients and families with excellent, compassionate care.
Devyn Losco, R.N. was nominated by the offspring of a 91-year-old patient, who expressed extreme appreciation for the level of care and devotion shown to their mother.
Nicole Hedges, R.N. from Pompano Beach was nominated by an associate she was training in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU). The associate praised Hedge’s ability to teach and mentor and feels privileged to have worked with her.
Patients, family members, fellow nurses, physicians, clinicians and staff can nominate a nurse who they observe providing extraordinarily compassionate care. The nominations are blindly reviewed by an internal committee at Holy Cross Health who judge the submission based on how the nurse meets and exceeds the Holy Cross mission and values.
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A Safe Haven for Newborns Reunites Firefighters with Baby Hope 21 Years Later
A Different Type of Family Reunion
MIAMI, FLORIDA, MARCH 20, 2025 —The Gloria M. Silverio Foundation, 501 C3, d/b/a A Safe Haven for Newborns, was founded 24 years ago by Nick Silverio with the sole mission of ending infant abandonment. The Foundation helps teens and women facing an unplanned pregnancy with the support they need.
On June 12, 2003, the Safe Haven for Newborns Helpline operator transferred a call to Nick from a young distressed mother who had recently given birth. He listened carefully to her and shared with her how A Safe Haven for Newborns could help her and her newborn infant. After weighing her choices, she decided the best and safest option for her newborn was to safely surrender her in the arms of a trained medical professional.
Two days later, on June 15, Father’s Day, the firefighters of Deerfield Station 66 heard a faint knock at their door. When Driver/Engineer Jim Burge opened the door, he was surprised to see a young woman cradling a small bundle in her arms. She looked up and simply said, “Please take care of my baby. It’s the only way,” handed him the infant and the diaper bag, then turned around and left.
Although they had all received the training A Safe Have for Newborns offers on how to receive a surrendered infant, they never expected that they would be accepting one. But their training kicked in. They knew they could ask general questions regarding health issues and if she needed help; no personal information. Burge handed the infant to Lieutenant Chris Florea, and he stepped outside the firehouse and called out to her. All he wanted was to know if she was alright. The mother stopped briefly, looked back, then walked away. “I think we were all in shock. You train for so many situations, but receiving a Safe Haven baby is one of those things you think will never happen. It’s life-changing,” said Florea.
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CenterWell, Icon Health Collaborate to Transform Musculoskeletal Care for Seniors
Specialty care model introduced first in Palm Beach County
March 17, 2025 — Senior-focused primary care providers CenterWell Senior Primary Care® and Conviva Senior Primary Care® are now partnering with Icon Health, a leading provider of value-based musculoskeletal healthcare, to provide seniors with convenient access to quality, integrated musculoskeletal care in their primary care centers.
Musculoskeletal conditions, including back pain, arthritis, and joint injuries, are among the primary causes of disability in the senior population. These conditions often require coordinating care between orthopedic specialists, physical therapists and primary care physicians. The partnership embeds specialized advanced practice providers in the primary care centers to deliver care in-person and virtually, ensuring convenience for seniors while improving their health outcomes. This care model is available throughout Palm Beach County via virtual care delivery, or telehealth appointments, and in-person with specialists.
“This collaboration is advancing the delivery of whole-person musculoskeletal care,” said Dr. Evan Jacobs, Associate Vice President for Specialty Care at CenterWell and Conviva. “We’re encouraged by the early results showing that by integrating Icon Health’s specialized, team-based approach, we’re making it easier for our members to access comprehensive treatment. This is another way CenterWell and Conviva are partnering with specialty care providers to better address conditions prevalent among seniors.”
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Investigational Device May Help Minimize Bleeding, Other Complications in Patients Undergoing Dialysis
March 20, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial Hospital is among 10 research sites studying an investigational device designed to reduce the risk of bleeding complications in patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment.
Led by vascular surgeon Inky Parrack, MD, Sarasota Memorial’s research and operative team is participating in a clinical study evaluating Gore’s InnAVasc immediate-usage graft. The study is evaluating the benefits of InnAVasc’s multi-layered construction and self-sealing puncture zone designed to allow immediate use after implantation in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
“With over 2 million people worldwide relying on dialysis for life-saving treatment, innovations are essential for improving patient safety, comfort, and quality of life,” said the Sarasota Memorial study principal investigator Inky Parrack, MD, FACS, RPVI.
A typical patient undergoes dialysis three times per week, with over 300 needle insertions per year. Unlike traditional grafts, the investigational InnAVasc device is designed with a protective backplate to protect patients from accidental needle punctures. In addition to its protective backplate, the research device offers raised target zones designed to make it easier for medical professionals to safely access the cannulation area, as well as self-sealing pods to close the puncture sites, which may minimize pain, swelling, and bruising.
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Florida Atlantic Celebrates the Thrill of Match Day with Soon-to-be-Physicians
March 21, 2025 – Florida Atlantic University celebrated the thrill of “Match Day” with the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine’s class of 2025. The fourth-year medical students and soon-to-be physicians matched for residency programs as family, friends, faculty and hundreds of other guests celebrated this “nail-biting” time of year that shapes the next chapter of their medical careers.
Along with thousands of other fourth-year medical students around the nation, the class of 2025 opened their sealed envelopes promptly at noon to learn where they will fulfill their dreams for medical residency training. Residency programs take three to seven years to complete depending on the specialty and such training is required to become board-certified.
Among the guests cheering on the class of 2025 was FAU President Adam Hasner, who championed a multi-year effort to secure funding and approvals to establish the independent medical school at FAU in 2010 while he was majority leader in the Florida House of Representatives. This laid the foundation to reshape health care delivery in the region.
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New Guidelines Expanded Access to Lung Cancer Screening, But Gaps Remain in Reaching Rural and Uninsured Populations
Updates in 2021 increased the total number of people screened for lung cancer. Still, barriers reduce access in vulnerable populations.
MARCH 20, 2025– Since 2021, when lung cancer screening guidelines began to include younger people and those with a lower smoking history, the number of screenings climbed, but significant gaps remain, especially among people with limited access to healthcare, according to a new study led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
“The updated guidelines substantially increased lung cancer screenings overall, even as cancer screenings declined during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Tracy E. Crane, Ph.D., R.D.N., associate professor and co-leader of the Cancer Control Research Program at Sylvester. “However, discrepancies for who is screened persist, underscoring the importance of addressing structural barriers in rural and underserved populations.” Crane is senior author of the study, published in the March 20 issue of JAMA Oncology.
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Study: Suppressing Key Protein May Unlock Immunotherapy for Glioblastoma
ZNF638 inhibition triggers “viral mimicry,” making tumors more susceptible to treatment
MIAMI, FLORIDA – Glioblastoma has remained one of the toughest cancers to treat, resisting even the latest advances in immunotherapy. But new research from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, suggests a way forward: suppressing a protein called ZNF638 triggers an antiviral immune response, making immune checkpoint inhibitors more effective. The discovery not only offers a potential new treatment strategy but also identifies ZNF638 as a biomarker that could help personalize immunotherapy for patients. The findings appear in the March 17 issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
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AdventHealth flips the switch for on-site renewable energy project
MARCH 18, 2025 – AdventHealth’s corporate campus solar energy project has been completed and is now fully operational, making it one of the largest privately owned solar projects in Florida.
Located at the AdventHealth corporate headquarters in Altamonte Springs, Florida, the new 3-megawatt solar photovoltaic system advances the health system’s goal to cut emissions in half by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Key features include the following:
-Over 7,500 solar panels installed across the rooftops of four buildings, two parking garages, covered walkways and parking canopies.
-Enhanced campus amenities: Adds 62 electric vehicle charging ports and incorporates covered parking for hundreds of surface parking spots.
-Substantial energy savings: Produces an estimated 4,200-megawatt hours annually — enough to power over 550 homes each year — supplying approximately a third of the campus’ electricity needs.
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HHS, FDA Announce Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool for Foods
MARCH 20, 2025 – Today, under the leadership of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled the Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool (CCT Tool), an online searchable database providing a consolidated list of contaminant levels (e.g., tolerances, action levels, and guidance levels) that are used to evaluate potential health risks of contaminants in human foods. Chemical contaminants include a broad range of chemical substances that may be present in food and that have the potential to cause harm.
“HHS is committed to radical transparency to give Americans authentic, informed consent about what they are eating,” said Secretary Kennedy. “This new Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool is a critical step for industry to Make America Healthy Again.”
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South Tampa Hospital breaks ground on the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery Research Center
The research center is a part of the HCA Healthcare Research Institute site network.
March 20, 2025- Tampa, FL — HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is excited to announce the groundbreaking of its new Hospital for Endocrine Surgery Research Center, a cutting-edge initiative focused on advancing medical innovation and improving patient outcomes. A special ceremony was recently held to mark this important milestone, reflecting the hospital’s continued dedication to improving care for patients with endocrine tumors.
“The Research Center will serve as a crucial hub for advancing research in adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid tumors, bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and patient care,” said Fabio Faucz, PhD, lead investigator for the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery Research Center. “Our goal is to push the boundaries of medical science, bringing innovative solutions from the lab to the bedside and ultimately enhancing the quality of care for patients.”
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Mayo: Envelope please: Match Day 2025
Students at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine campus in Florida celebrate Match Day 2025
MARCH 21 2025 – ROCHESTER, Minn. — Students at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota joined more than 40,000 medical students nationwide as they simultaneously opened envelopes at 11 a.m. CDT to reveal their residency training placements through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education is one of the nation’s largest schools of graduate medical education, with a total enrollment of more than 1,900 physicians in training, and has trained half of Mayo’s current physicians. This year, the school’s 65 programs in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota and Wisconsin participated in the National Resident Matching Program and offered 372 residency positions to students nationwide.
“This Match represents an incredible opportunity to train the surgeons of the future, who will go on to make significant contributions to the field of medicine. Being selected for our program is not only a testament to the applicants’ dedication and skill but also a life-changing opportunity that will shape their careers,” said Mariela Rivera, M.D., Program Director General Surgery Residency Program, Rochester. “This Match welcomes top physicians from different backgrounds and with varied work experiences and perspectives who will collaborate to enhance our profession, patient outcomes and innovation while fostering an inclusive healthcare community.”
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NIH researchers develop eye drops that slow vision loss in animals
Treatment shows potential to slow the progression of human degenerative eye diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa.
MARCH 21 2025 – Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed eye drops that extend vision in animal models of a group of inherited diseases that lead to progressive vision loss in humans, known as retinitis pigmentosa. The eye drops contain a small fragment derived from a protein made by the body and found in the eye, known as pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF). PEDF helps preserve cells in the eye’s retina. A report on the study is published in Communications Medicine.
“While not a cure, this study shows that PEDF-based eye drops can slow progression of a variety of degenerative retinal diseases in animals, including various types of retinitis pigmentosa and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD),” said Patricia Becerra, Ph.D., chief of NIH’s Section on Protein Structure and Function at the National Eye Institute and senior author of the study. “Given these results, we’re excited to begin trials of these eye drops in people.”
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Study illuminates the structural features of memory formation at cellular and subcellular levels
AI-assisted nanoscale 3D reconstruction of neuronal synapses in the mouse hippocampus. Maximov lab at Scripps Research
NIH-funded study uses cutting-edge imaging techniques to reconstruct features underlying learning and memory in the mouse brain.
MARCH 21 2025 – In a study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers revealed the structural underpinnings of memory formation across a broad network of neurons in the mouse brain. This work sheds light on the fundamentally flexible nature of how memories are made, detailing learning-related changes at the cellular and subcellular levels with unprecedented resolution. Understanding this flexibility may help explain why memory and learning processes sometimes go awry.
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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.
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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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