Loyola Medicine’s Pierre Monice, FACHE, Named President & CEO of Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale
South Florida Native Returning Home to Lead Trinity Health Hospital
April 3, 2025 – Holy Cross Health, a member of Trinity Health, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pierre Monice, FACHE, as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 11. Monice, currently president of Loyola Medicine’s MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, Illinois, brings extensive leadership experience and a deep commitment to advancing health care excellence and equity.
Born and raised in South Florida from a Haitian immigrant family, Monice knows firsthand the needs of Broward County. His career journey began in ministry as a senior pastor, where he developed a deep passion for service, leadership and community engagement—values that have shaped his approach to health care leadership.
“Coming home to serve the very community that shaped me is the honor of a lifetime,” said Monice. “Holy Cross has a remarkable legacy, and I am inspired by the opportunity to lead its next chapter—one that continues to prioritize clinical excellence, equity and the health of every person we serve, especially the most vulnerable.”
Monice has held key leadership roles in health care, including serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Trinity Health’s Midwest Service Area and Chief Operating Officer at AdventHealth’s Altamonte Campus in Orlando. Throughout his career, he has successfully led operational improvements, expanded service lines, strengthened physician partnerships and enhanced workforce stability. Under his leadership at MacNeal Hospital, colleague turnover decreased by 25%, contributing to a more engaged workforce and improved patient care.
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Gina Melby Named Chief Executive Officer of the Alan B. Miller Medical Center
April 3, 2025 – Gina Melby, MMM, has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alan B. Miller Medical Center, the new 156-bed, seven-story acute care hospital currently under construction at 13655 Pasteur Boulevard just off I-95, effective April 1, 2025. The Alan B. Miller Medical Center is expected to open in Spring 2026.
As CEO, Melby will be responsible for all facets of management for the new facility including strategic planning, business development and physician relations, along with overseeing finance, human resources and quality initiatives. Additionally, she will be responsible for the integration of advanced healthcare technologies and the development of community outreach.
“Gina brings a proven track record of delivering continuous success in leading high-performance teams, building strong relationships with physicians, and managing operations in the competitive healthcare sector,” said Ryan Chandler, Regional VP, Acute Care, Universal Health Services (UHS). “She is highly regarded as an exceptionally talented and respected healthcare leader, and we look forward to many years of excellence with her as CEO. We are fortunate to have Gina join our team, leverage her strong relationships with local doctors to establish the hospital’s service lines, and serve as the champion as this new hospital opens and serves the region.”
“I am thrilled to be at the helm of this brand-new hospital. I have always believed that healthcare should be patient-centered and community-focused. I am eager to hire the best in the industry and partner with the region’s physicians,” says Melby. “I look forward to leading the team as we open the new hospital, serve this thriving community that I know so well, and build a lasting reputation for medical excellence and life-saving care.”For the past 20 years, Melby has served as CEO HCA/JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, FL; and prior to that she served for seven years as CEO, Northwest Medical Center in Margate, FL. Previously she served as Chief Operating Officer of Northwest Medical Center.
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BETH-ANN KRIMSKY APPOINTED CHAIR OF MEMORIAL AND JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONS
April 4, 2025- – The Memorial and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundations announce Beth-Ann Krimsky, the national litigation chair and partner at Greenspoon Marder LLP, has been named chair of the group’s Board of Directors. Krimsky will serve a two-year term leading the foundations, which provide philanthropic support to enhance the patient and family experience throughout Memorial Healthcare System.
Krimsky, a Plantation resident, first joined the board in 2019 and was most recently its vice chair. She succeeds Fort Lauderdale entrepreneur Brett Rose in the leadership role.
“As the mother of three sons, one who has been treated by both the pediatric oncology and adult cardiac teams, I understand firsthand the exceptional care our hospitals provide at all stages of life,” said Krimsky. “While we never expected to need it, we are so grateful to have had access to these resources right in our own community. I believe it is our responsibility to ensure those resources only increase and remain available to others in the future.”
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Nicklaus Children’s Provides Life-saving Training to the School District of Palm Beach County Through Project ADAM
April 4, 2025- Nicklaus Children’s and the School District of Palm Beach County (SDPBC) launch Project ADAM training in Palm Beach County public schools to prepare employees to respond to a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). To date, staff at 77 SDPBC schools have received training provided by Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute clinicians in life-saving methods, including CPR, response plan development, and use of automated external defibrillation (AED) devices. Staff at all SDPBC-operated schools will be trained by the end of 2025.
Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute is one of only two affiliates of Project ADAM in Florida. Project ADAM is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving our community through educational programs that help prevent deaths associated with SCA. In its role as the Project ADAM South Florida affiliate, Nicklaus Children’s is committed to helping implement life-saving training and education programs at schools as well as community organizations. Miami-Dade County Public School District is 100 percent heart safe, and an additional 40 charter schools have received training throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County.
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Nicklaus Children’s Brain Institute’s Rett Syndrome Clinic Recognized as Center of Excellence
April 2, 2025 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Rett Syndrome Clinic has been recognized as a Center of Excellence by the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF), making it one of 21 centers of excellence in the nation and the only treatment center in Florida for children with these complex care needs. IRSF’s Center of Excellence network helps to identify comprehensive care clinics for families and educate other physicians about Rett syndrome care, a rare and complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects up to 9,000 Americans each year.
The designation provides funding and support from the IRSF and integration into the IRSF’s Center of Excellence Network. Since 2008, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Brain Institute has been ranked among the nation’s best for pediatric neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report. The institute is recognized internationally for its multidisciplinary care offerings for children with complex neurodevelopmental and for conditions like Rett Syndrome that bring together clinicians from an array of pediatric specialties to provide care to each child, in a coordinated setting.
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Universal Health Services Publishes 2024 UHS Annual Report
King of Prussia, PA – April 3, 2025 — Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS), one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, has published its 2024 Annual Report.
During 2024, through its network of subsidiaries, UHS cared for nearly 3.7 million patients; employed 99,000 employees globally including 23,000 nurses; and generated revenues of $15.8 billion, an increase of 11% over the prior year. Additional highlights include:
-The Acute Care Division had 331,000 inpatient admissions, 1.6 million patient days, 1.7 million ER visits, 34,900 deliveries and continued to expand its Accountable Care Organizations.
-The Behavioral Health Division served approximately 730,000 patients, had 5.5 million patient days in the U.S., and added 164 inpatient beds at new and existing facilities in the U.S. The Patriot Support Programs provided specialized care to over 17,800 active-duty military personnel, veterans and family members at 34 facilities.
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Palm Beach Health Network Names Dr. Eric Lieberman as Chief Medical Officer
APRIL 4, 2025- The Palm Beach Health Network (PBHN) names Dr. Eric Lieberman to the position of Chief Medical Officer (CMO). In his new role, Dr. Lieberman will oversee quality improvement initiatives, lead strategic planning for cardiovascular services, and support the expansion of PBHN’s cardiovascular service line across its six hospitals.
Dr. Lieberman will work closely with cardiologists throughout the network to ensure cohesiveness in care delivery. Additionally, he will play a key role in launching the cardiovascular program at the soon-to-open Florida Coast Medical Center in Port St. Lucie.
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HCA HEALTHCARE’S EAST FLORIDA DIVISION ANNOUNCES $1.84 MILLION HCA HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION GRANT TO LAUNCH UNITED FOR HEALTHY STARTS
April 4, 2025 – HCA Healthcare’s East Florida Division recently announced that the HCA Healthcare Foundation, through its Healthier Tomorrow Fund, will give $1.84 million to United Way to launch United for Healthy Starts, a national collaboration between four United Ways to help increase access to social, economic and education support services for families. The effort is led by Mile High United Way in Denver and includes United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, United Way Miami and United Way of Greater Nashville.
“At HCA Healthcare, we are deeply committed to the care and improvement of human life, and our partnership with the United Way allows us to extend that mission beyond our hospital walls,” said Charles Gressle, HCA Healthcare East Florida Division president. “We are proud to stand alongside them in making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families in our community.”
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Experts Challenge Aspirin Guidelines Based on Their Undue Reliance on a Flawed Trial
FAU and Other Distinguished Collaborators Publish Perspectives on Aspirin in Primary Prevention in Clinical Trials
April 2, 2025 – Recent guidelines have restricted aspirin use in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association (AHA)/American College of Cardiology (ACC) guidelines restricted aspirin to patients under 70, and more recently, the United States Preventive Services Task Force restricted aspirin use to patients under 60. However, heart attack and stroke risks both rise with age, leaving health care providers unsure about when to stop prescribing aspirin, whether it should be used for primary prevention, and which patients would benefit most.
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt College of Medicine, and other distinguished collaborators who have led major trials of aspirin in primary prevention, have published their perspectives, “Aspirin in Primary Prevention: Undue Reliance on an Uninformative Trial Led to Misinformed Clinical Guidelines,” in Clinical Trials, the official journal of the Society for Clinical Trials.
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SanCap Cares raises $850,000 for Golisano Children’s Hospital Surgery Center at 25th Annual Island Celebration
The Silver Island Celebration marks 25 years of supporting kids’ health care in Southwest Florida
SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. – April 3, 2025 – The 25th Annual SanCap Cares Island Celebration held on March 28 brought the community together for an evening of generosity and impact, raising $850,000 to support the new Golisano Children’s Hospital Surgery Center.
Hosted at the Sanibel Community House, this milestone event, dubbed the Silver Island Celebration, marked a quarter-century of dedication to enhancing children’s health care in Southwest Florida. The evening was emceed by Jeff Muddell, Sanibel president of The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, and featured stunning décor by Floral Artistry. Guests enjoyed an elegant dinner, a compelling program highlighting the hospital’s pediatric surgical advancements, and a lively atmosphere reflecting the community’s unwavering commitment to giving.
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Broward Children’s Center Children’s Comprehensive Care Center (CompCare) is Accepting Pediatric Patients Requiring Ongoing Skilled Nursing / Group Home Placements
Thirty-Six Bed Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility Serves those from Birth to 21 Years Old
April 4, 2025 – Broward Children’s Center (BCC) – a nonprofit organization that has been serving infants, children and young adults with special needs since 1971 – is accepting pediatric patients for its Children’s Comprehensive Care Center (CompCare) who require ongoing skilled nursing and group home placements.
Broward Children’s Center is committed to providing specialized, skilled nursing care and group home placements for children with medical complexities and fragile health conditions. For over 40 years, Broward Children’s Center has been a trusted provider of compassionate care, ensuring that every child’s health and well-being are prioritized in a nurturing and family-centered environment.
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Sarasota Memorial Joins Multi-Center Trial of New Drug Targeting Resistant, Late-Stage Ovarian Cancer
April 2, 2025– While ovarian cancer is relatively rare, it is a stealthy disease, with no noticeable symptoms until it reaches an advanced, less treatable stage.
Standard treatment in these later stages typically involves surgery followed by a course of platinum-based chemotherapy. Recurrence is common in this patient population, and patients often build up resistance to the platinum-based therapy.
To optimize treatment outcomes for patients whose late-stage cancer shows resistance to the standard treatment, Sarasota Memorial Research Institute has joined 30 research sites testing the efficacy of an experimental immunotherapeutic drug, Olvi-Vec, used in combination with FDA-approved platinum-based chemotherapy and targeted therapy drug bevacizumab.
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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Completes First GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis Procedure
April 1, 2025-Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center successfully completes its first GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis procedure. The surgery was done by vascular surgeon Dr. Joseph Savarese.
The GORE® TAG® Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis is the first and only FDA-approved implantable thoracic branched endoprosthesis, providing a fully endovascular solution for patients with complex aortic diseases near the aortic arch.
“This advanced procedure demonstrates our dedication to offering cutting-edge care to our patients,” said Erik Cazares, the hospital’s CEO. “With this minimally invasive approach, we can address life-threatening aortic conditions while preserving critical blood flow to the brain and arms, ensuring better outcomes for our patients.”
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Flagler Technologies Welcomes Stan DeVost to Boca Raton
April 3, 2025 = Flagler Technologies, one of the country’s fastest-growing technology companies, is pleased to welcome Stan DeVost to the corporate team as National Accounts Manager. With headquarters in Boca Raton, FL., Flagler Technologies employs staff across four states to serve individuals, small businesses, universities, and billion-dollar corporations with their technology needs.
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Mayo Clinic researchers lead transformative shift toward neurorestorative treatment strategies for most severe forms of epilepsy
April 2, 2025 – Mayo Clinic is taking epilepsy research in a bold new direction, exploring treatment approaches to help patients living with the most severe and difficult-to-treat forms of epilepsy. About 50 million people worldwide are impacted by epilepsy. Approximately 30% of patients, or about 15 million people, suffer with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). While some patients experience only a few seizures per month, others may endure hundreds each day — ranging from episodes that are mild to life-threatening.
Current treatment options for patients with DRE include surgical procedures such as brain resection to remove a portion of the brain tissue responsible for generating seizures. A less invasive procedure involves laser ablation therapy that pinpoints and destroys abnormal brain tissue. While often effective, these surgical approaches carry the risk of possible side effects, such as memory impairment, motor deficits and speech difficulties. Neuromodulation is another surgical approach that uses electrical or magnetic stimulation to interrupt abnormal neural activity without removing brain tissue.
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HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital Celebrates the Opening of Tiffany Avenue Medical Park
April 2, 2025 – HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is excited to announce the official opening of its Tiffany Avenue Medical Park, a state-of-the-art, three-story medical office building. The new facility on Tiffany Avenue will house a variety of specialized services, including Family Practice, Cardiology, Pulmonary, General Surgery, Vascular, and Orthopedics as well as the GME Family Medicine Residents Clinic.
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Palm Beach Health Network Celebrate Physicians on National Doctors’ Day
Physicians from Palm Beach Health Network celebrated for the care they provide
March 31, 2025 – Palm Beach Health Network is proud to celebrate National Doctors’ Day by recognizing the dedication, skill, and compassion of its physicians. This year’s celebration us especially meaningful as the network prepares to expand its services with the upcoming opening of Florida Coast Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, set to see patients starting in September later this year.
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Florida Blue Foundation Accepting Mental Well-Being and Food Security Grant Applications for 2025
April 3, 2025 – Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of the state’s Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations that improve health by impacting food security, advancing mental well-being, growing healthy communities, and addressing health disparities. The Foundation is now accepting applications for 2025 grants from organizations with documented expertise in two of these areas – mental well-being or food security.
The Florida Blue Foundation is committed to improving the health and well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities across Florida. Among its funding priorities for mental well-being grants, the Foundation supports innovative and effective solutions that promote whole-person health, address unmet needs, and foster a healthier and more resilient Florida.
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HCA Florida Brandon Hospital announces Ethics and Compliance Officer
Nancy Inanir brings 27 years of nursing experience to new role.
April 3, 2025 – HCA Florida Brandon Hospital announces Director of Pediatrics, Nancy Inanir, has been promoted to Ethics and Compliance Officer (ECO) for HCA Florida Healthcare’s Hillsborough Market. Inanir served as Director of Pediatrics at Brandon Hospital for the last three years.
She brings a wealth of knowledge to the team with 27 years of nursing experience. In her previous role, she was responsible for daily operations of Brandon Hospital’s Level III NICU, the wound care and plastic surgery center and outpatient infusion department.
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Precision Healthcare Specialists adds two urologists to expand services in Manatee County
April 2, 2025 – Precision Healthcare Specialists has added two experienced physicians, Dr. Sean Castellucci and Dr. Mark Weintraub, to enhance comprehensive urologic care for patients in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and surrounding communities.
Castellucci is a highly skilled urologist specializing in the treatment of bladder, kidney and prostate cancers, as well as female pelvic organ prolapse, erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, kidney stones and urinary incontinence. Renowned for his contributions to research, he has received prestigious honors, including the Robert C. Erwin Literary Award and the Leonard Finkelstein Award in Urology.
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Blood pressure patterns in early pregnancy tied to hypertension risk up to 14 years later
NIH-supported study reveals new risk group for future high blood pressure, heart disease.
April 2, 2025 – Blood pressure patterns observed in the first half of pregnancy, even among women without hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), can identify women at greater risk of developing hypertension up to 14 years after giving birth. The new findings are from a large observational study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death. This study identified a new, previously undefined risk group of postpartum women who are not currently recognized as being at high risk for future hypertension and cardiovascular disease because they did not develop HDP during pregnancy. HDP includes serious complications such as preeclampsia and gestational hypertension during pregnancy and are known to increase the risk of heart disease later in life. When the history of HDP was combined with women’s early pregnancy blood pressure patterns, these data together provide a new and improved tool for risk assessment.
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LTCH Provider Preview Reports – Now Available
April 4, 2025 – REMINDER: The Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which will be published on the compare tool on Medicare.gov and the Provider Data Catalog (PDC) during the June 2025 refresh.
Data contained within the Provider Preview Reports are based on quality assessment data submitted by LTCHs from Quarter 4, 2023 through Quarter 3, 2024, and for the LTCH Change in Mobility measure, Quarter 4, 2022 through Quarter 3, 2024. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) measures reflect data from Quarter 3, 2023 through Quarter 2, 2024 for the Clostridium Difficile Infection (CDI), Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI), and Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) measures, Quarter 4, 2023 through Quarter 1, 2024 for the Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel measure, and Quarter 3, 2024 for the COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage among Healthcare Personnel (HCP) measure. The data for the claims-based measures will display data from Quarter 4, 2021 through Quarter 3, 2023.
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IRF Provider Preview Reports – Now Available
April 4, 2025 – REMINDER: The Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which will be published on the compare tool on Medicare.gov and the Provider Data Catalog (PDC) during the June 2025 refresh.
The data contained within the Preview Reports are based on quality assessment data submitted by IRFs from Quarter 4, 2023 through Quarter 3, 2024. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) measures reflect data from Quarter 3, 2023 through Quarter 2, 2024 for the Clostridium Difficile Infection (CDI) and Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) measures, Quarter 4, 2023 through Quarter 1, 2024 for the Healthcare Personnel (HCP) Influenza measure, and Quarter 3, 2024 for the COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage among Healthcare Personnel (HCP) measure. The claims-based measures will reflect data from Quarter 4, 2021 through Quarter 3, 2023.
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Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (CMS-4208-F)
April 4, 2025 – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on April 4, 2025, that modernizes and improves Medicare Advantage (MA), Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D), Medicare cost plan, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) programs. The Contract Year (CY) 2026 MA and Part D final rule implements changes related to prescription drug coverage, the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, dual eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs), Star Ratings, and other programmatic areas, including the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. This final rule also codifies existing sub-regulatory guidance in the MA and Part D programs.
CMS is not finalizing certain provisions from the proposed rule at this time. CMS may address these proposals in future rulemaking, as appropriate. CMS is also announcing that it is not finalizing three provisions from the proposed rule (Enhancing Health Equity Analyses: Annual Health Equity Analysis of Utilization Management Policies, Procedures and Ensuring Equitable Access to Medicare Advantage Services—Guardrails for Artificial Intelligence, and Part D Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications (AOMs) and Application to the Medicaid Program).
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The Marcus Neuroscience Institute Brain and Spine Symposium is a two-day academic event designed to assist attendees in expanding their knowledge of the latest advances in the field of neuroscience through didactic lectures, interactive panel discussions and case-based presentations. Thursday & Friday, May 15 & 16 Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center 5150 Town Center Circle Boca Raton, FL 33486 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR LEARN MORE |
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/. |
Encompass Health, Hanger Clinic, Strive Recreational Therapy, and Broward Parks would like to invite you and your patients with limb loss and limb difference to join us for our Get Unstuck: Spring Into Your Next Step! Saturday, April 26, 2025 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Sunrise Athletic Complex: 11501 NW 44th St. Sunrise, FL 33323
Event is Free and includes all meals and activities. Participants will 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. We will offer: - Personalized assessment clinic - Balance and Fall Recovery - Yoga / Stretching - Pickleball - Adaptive Cycling - And more!!! Attached is more information for you to share with any patients who might be interested. Please click link below to register:
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Please email Luzcategui@hanger.com if you have any questions. Together we can help people with limb loss/difference achieve their best outcomes! |
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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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: Friday, April 11 @ 6:00 PM: Sunset at Pompano Beach –The weather is getting warmer! It is time to return to our Sunsets at the beach! Start your weekend at the beach with us! Don’t forget to bring your blankets and/or beach chairs! Please see attached flyer for more details. Please call or text to RSVP. 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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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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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
907,000
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 4, 2025 BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card)
Apr 04 2025- 907,575 Mar 28 2025- 905,556 Mar 21 2025- 905,006
Mar 14 2025- 903,790 Mar 07 2025- 902,566 Feb 28 2025- 902,647
Patients Added Last Week: 2,019 Qualified Ordering Physicians:
2,391
New Doctors added Last Week: 0
Reporting Period: MAR 28 - APR 3, 2025
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 400,000,348
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 33,195
-Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 133,999.886 Approved Dispensing Locations: 713 Added Last Week: 2 COOKIES - ORGANGE PARK
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