Dr. Alwyn Leiba Takes Holistic Approach as MDC Medical Campus President
By Vanessa Orr
As a dental hygiene student at Miami Dade College (MDC), Alwyn Leiba was always thinking of improvements that would benefit students in his role as Student Government Association president. As the president of the Miami Dade College Medical Campus, he’s continuing in his pursuit to enhance student success at his alma mater.
After graduating with an associate in dental hygiene from MDC and a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from St. Petersburg College, Dr. Leiba went on to earn a doctorate in higher education leadership from Northcentral University and an MBA with a concentration in healthcare management from American Intercontinental University. The first African American president of both the Florida Dental Hygienists’ Association and the South Florida Dental Hygienists’ Association, and the chair of the Association of Florida Colleges Healthcare Education Commission, he believes strongly in helping students in their efforts to pursue a healthcare education.
At MDC, Dr. Leiba has served in numerous roles including associate professor, chair and most recently, Dean of the School of Health Sciences. In June 2024, he was named president of the MDC Medical Campus.
“I believe this campus is a diamond in the rough,” he says of MDC, located in the heart of the Miami Health District. Home to the School of Nursing and the School of Health Sciences, the medical campus offers more than 31 educational options, including Physician Assistant, RN and RN to BSN programs as well as associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs and training certificates.
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VITAS Is First Hospice to Earn American Heart Association Heart Failure Certification Across All 15 States and DC
The American Heart Association recognized VITAS Healthcare’s certification during the organization’s national meeting in March 2025. Pictured with Michelle Bolles from the American Heart Association are VITAS Chairman & CEO Nick Westfall and President & COO Joel Wherley.
MARCH 18, 2025 – MIAMI, FL – As the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, VITAS Healthcare is setting the gold standard and redefining high-quality, industry-leading hospice care for patients with heart disease.
To that end, VITAS has become the first nationwide hospice provider to earn the American Heart Association® Palliative/Hospice Heart Failure certification across all 15 states in which it operates. The certification applies to 56 unique VITAS service areas, including the District of Columbia.
Achieving this certification reinforces VITAS’ commitment to excellence in caring for patients with advanced cardiac disease, ensuring that its clinical practices align with the Association’s science-based, evidence-driven standards for heart failure care at the end of life. It also affirms the organization’s ongoing efforts to improve patient outcomes and enhance care coordination for one of the most prevalent life-limiting illnesses in the United States.
1st hospice provider to earn heart failure certification across all 15 states & DC with VITAS and AHA logos
“Many patients with heart failure do not receive the hospice care that could significantly improve their final months of life,” said Joseph Shega, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer at VITAS. “This certification affirms our commitment to providing evidence-based hospice care that helps patients and families navigate advanced heart disease with dignity, comfort and the right level of support.”
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Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute Names Firas El Chaer, M.D., MSHCM, Chief of Leukemia and Medical Director of Infusion Services
March 18, 2025 – Board-certified hematologist-oncologist Firas El Chaer, M.D., MSHCM, has been named chief of Leukemia and medical director of Infusion Services at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. He specializes in the treatment of leukemia, with a primary focus on acute myeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and chronic myeloid leukemia. His expertise also extends to myeloproliferative neoplasms, clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential as well as bone marrow failure disorders, including myelodysplastic syndromes and aplastic anemia.
Dr. El Chaer utilizes personalized, targeted therapies to enhance treatment effectiveness and improve patient responses. Additionally, he has a keen interest in measurable residual disease detection and monitoring, which can improve patients’ long-term outcomes and survival rates by catching early signs of relapse and adjusting treatments accordingly.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. El Chaer was an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology-Oncology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He also served as medical director of the Cancer Service Line – Infusion Centers and medical director of the Chronic and Acute Leukemia Research Team at the University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. El Chaer to our highly skilled team of cancer care specialists, dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Leonard Kalman, M.D., executive deputy medical director and chief medical officer at Miami Cancer Institute.
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Jupiter Medical Center Makes Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals 2025” List
The elite award recognizes the hospital as a global leader in quality health care
March 14, 2025 – Jupiter Medical Center, the area’s only independent not-for-profit health system, has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of World’s Best Hospitals 2025. The international ranking lists the best hospitals in 30 countries based on hospital quality metrics, patient survey results and medical expert recommendations. This is the fourth consecutive year Jupiter Medical Center has been named to the list. The designation also acknowledged Jupiter Medical Center as a global leader in Infection Prevention & Patient Satisfaction.
Newsweek’s annual World’s Best Hospitals list establishes a ranking that serves as a comprehensive resource for the top hospitals globally, and the award was presented in partnership with Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The ranking can be viewed on Newsweek’s website.
“This recognition underscores Jupiter Medical Center’s well-deserved reputation as a leader in delivering world-class care,” said Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “Our team is committed to achieving the highest standards in healthcare quality, safety, and patient experience to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.”
Jupiter Medical Center earned additional recognition beyond its general global ranking. Its Infection Prevention recognition was based on The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calculated Standardized Infection Ratio.
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HCA Florida Mercy Hospital Expands Surgical Capabilities with Addition of Sixth Surgical Robot
Advancing Patient Care with Cutting-Edge Robotic Technology
March 17, 2025 – HCA Florida Mercy Hospital has further strengthened its surgical capabilities with the addition of a sixth robotic system, following the recent expansion of its operating rooms. This milestone is part of the hospital’s ongoing commitment to delivering cutting-edge surgical care to the community.
The latest addition, the da Vinci Xi Surgical System, enhances the hospital’s ability to perform a broad range of minimally invasive procedures with precision and efficiency. Key features of the system include:
-An overhead instrument arm architecture designed for improved anatomical access from various angles.
-An advanced endoscope digital architecture that enhances visual definition and clarity.
-The flexibility to attach the endoscope to any arm, allowing for optimal surgical site visualization.
-Slim, agile arms that provide a greater range of motion.
-Long instrument shafts that extend the surgeon’s operative reach.
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The National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc. Recognition of The Advanced Breast Center at Wellington Regional Medical Center as a Certified Participant
March 18, 2025 – The Advanced Breast Center at Wellington Regional Medical Center has recently been recognized as a Certified Participant in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program™. This distinguished honor represents a commitment by this breast center to provide the highest level of quality breast health care to patients in their community.
Measuring and comparing quality performance is essential in assessing patient care and allocating resources where improvement is desired. In today’s dynamic health care industry, breast centers are faced with providing quality care while simultaneously keeping costs under control. A center’s staff must not only be familiar with existing standards of care but must also be aware of new advances in technology. The Advanced Breast Center at Wellington Regional Medical Center has taken a major step to ensure they provide the best possible quality care to breast patients in their community.
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Advancements in Bladder Cancer Treatment: Memorial Healthcare System Leads the Way in Innovative Care and Patient Outcomes
MARCH 13, 2025 – Bladder cancer has a higher prevalence and mortality rate than often recognized. The American Cancer Society estimates 84,000 Americans will be diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2025, with about 17,420 people dying from the disease. While not all patients have symptoms, most present with intermittent, painless blood in the urine.
“Advancements in the management of bladder cancer are transforming cancer diagnosis, treatment and monitoring. With innovative and continuously advancing surgical, intravesical and systemic treatments, we can now deliver more precise and effective care for bladder cancer than ever before,” said Jonathan Silberstein, MD, chief, Urology/Oncology Program at Memorial Healthcare System.
Bladder cancer is primarily linked to environmental exposures, such as tobacco use and specific occupational exposures. Additionally, individuals with a history of receiving certain chemotherapy or radiation treatments are at an elevated risk compared to the general population.
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Mayo Clinic researchers identify a measurable genetic mutation as a significant predictor of metastasis and survival in pancreatic cancer
MARCH 19, 2025 – ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new study by Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found that the presence of a specific genetic mutation — KRAS circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) — strongly indicates a higher risk of cancer spread and worse survival rates for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The mutation was identified using a readily available and clinically approved blood and abdominal fluid test.
PDAC is an aggressive form of cancer that is often difficult to diagnose. Most patients already have cancer spread to other parts of their body when initially diagnosed, and current tests often miss this hidden spread. This makes it challenging to determine the best treatment strategy. The findings, published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology, may help identify patients who are more likely to have cancer spread to other parts of the body, therefore providing doctors and patients with the right information to make informed decisions about treatment.
“This is a major advancement for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma,” says Mark Truty, M.D., hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgical oncologist within Mayo Clinic’s Department of Surgery. Dr. Truty is senior author of the study. “We’ve had this genetic testing available for a number of years, however, we did not know the significance of the results or how to interpret them. Having the KRAS status will allow the patient and their provider to make better decisions about their individual cancer treatment.”
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A Deep Dive into Family Caregivers’ Journeys Navigating Alcohol Use Disorder
FAU Nursing Study Explores the Lived Experiences of Family Caregivers to Better Understand Their Needs
BOCA RATON, FL – March 19, 2025 – Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major global public health issue, affecting more than 28 million adults in the United States and causing 3 million deaths each year worldwide. The impact of AUD extends beyond the individual. At least five people are affected by an individual’s drinking problem, with family members typically stepping into the role of primary caregiver.
Caregivers, burdened by the severity of alcohol-related issues, frequently struggle with ineffective coping, leading to feelings of hopelessness. However, most research focuses on helping individuals with AUD and promoting abstinence, neglecting their support systems. To foster a holistic approach, it’s crucial to address this gap and better understand the needs of family caregivers.
Researchers at Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing conducted a qualitative study to deeply explore the lived experiences of family caregivers and uncover the essence of their role in caring for a relative with AUD. A small sample of family members across the U.S. took part in one-on-one, audio-recorded interviews, either in person or virtually.
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New Study Reveals Young, Active Patients Who Have Total Knee Replacements are Unlikely to Need Revision Surgery in their Lifetime
MARCH 13, 2025 – A 40-year study by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) researchers has found that active young adults who underwent total knee replacement were unlikely to require knee replacement revision in their lifetime, according to a new study shared today in a podium presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2025 Annual Meeting.1
“As an increasing number of younger adults in their 40s and 50s consider total knee replacement, many wonder how long knee implants last before requiring a revision procedure,” says William J. Long, MD, FRCSC, an HSS hip and knee surgeon and the senior author of the study. “The findings from our study—the largest and longest follow-up of patients under 55 undergoing total knee replacement—confirm that young patients can be confident their initial knee implants will allow them to pursue a high level of activity and more than likely last the rest of their lives.”
HSS orthopedic surgeons designed the longitudinal study to track outcomes for patients 55 years of age and younger who had total knee replacements between 1977 and 1992. During that period, they used knee prostheses known as the Insall-Burstein I and Insall-Burstein II—predecessors of implants used today that provide posterior stability. Both designs were conceived and developed at HSS. Previously, the investigators conducted patient follow-ups at 10, 25, and 30 years following surgery.
For this final report, Dr. Long and colleagues analyzed outcomes after 40 years for 81 patients aged 33 to 55 years. The analysis included 107 knees in total. Overall, 70% of patients in the study had no revision procedures in their lifetime. Patients were three to four times more likely to have passed away after 40 years than to have required a revision. Remarkably, among the 49 patients who received the original Insall-Burstein I prostheses, 80% did not have any revision surgeries.
“Considering that today’s knee replacements have addressed the pitfalls leading to the majority of revisions for mechanical issues in Insall-Burstein I and Insall-Burstein II implants, these are very reassuring findings,” says Dr. Long.
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Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens Now Open in Georgia
The 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is a joint venture between Encompass Health and Piedmont.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and ATHENS, Ga., March 18, 2025 — Today, Encompass Health, the nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and Piedmont, the largest healthcare system in the state of Georgia, announced the opening of Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 1083 Parkway Blvd. in Athens, Georgia.
The hospital provides essential rehabilitative services that help patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions regain function and independence. Patients receive a minimum of three hours of intensive therapy for five days each week, frequent physician visits and 24-hour nursing care.
“Our talented team is excited to serve the Athens community,” said Loretta Rice, CEO of Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens. “The compassionate, high-quality care we provide in our beautiful new hospital will help patients reach their rehabilitation goals and return to what matters most.”
Hospital amenities include all private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym featuring advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite, in-house dialysis suite, therapy courtyard, dining room, in-house pharmacy and dayroom areas. An interdisciplinary team of highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians provide physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life.
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HCA Florida Healthcare hosts construction ceremony for West Orange Emergency
Winter Garden community leaders and HCA Florida Healthcare colleagues meet to break ground at HCA Florida West Orange Emergency
$16 Million Freestanding Emergency Room in Winter Garden Slated to Open in Late Summer 2025
MARCH 17, 2025 – HCA Florida Healthcare has announced that it has begun construction on the new $16 million HCA Florida West Orange Emergency as part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s continued expansion to serve the growing Central Florida community.
Slated to open in late summer of 2025, the 11,570 square-foot facility will be located in Winter Garden to serve Winter Garden, Ocoee, Horizon West and nearby communities.
HCA Florida West Orange Emergency will be a 24/7 full-service, state-of-the-art emergency room with board certified emergency medicine physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals ready to care for patients with the same capabilities as a main hospital emergency room. It will feature 11 emergency exam rooms, CT scan, digital X-ray, ultrasound, on-site laboratory services, and will be capable of caring for all ages, including children.
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West Palm Beach VA to host a National Nutrition Month Fair
MARCH 17, 2025- WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) is proud to announce the National Nutrition Month Fair to be hosted on March 20 at 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center in the West Parking Garage Tunnel, 7305 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410.
This VA nutrition and food community event offers a discovery of how food connects us all with fun of nutrition education, tasty food samples, prizes, and fresh produce.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with VA programs and local community organizations to explore various benefits that support a healthy, prosperous lifestyle.
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HHS, FDA Announce Operation Stork Speed to Expand Options for Safe, Reliable, and Nutritious Infant Formula for American Families
MARCH 18, 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 is taking steps to enhance its efforts to ensure the ongoing quality, safety, nutritional adequacy, and resilience of the domestic infant formula supply.
“The FDA will use all resources and authorities at its disposal to make sure infant formula products are safe and wholesome for the families and children who rely on them,” said HHS Secretary Kennedy. “Helping each family and child get off to the right start from birth is critical to our pursuit to Make America Healthy Again.”
The FDA is announcing a set of actions and initiatives focused on infant formula, such as beginning the nutrient review process and increasing testing for heavy metals and other contaminants. The agency is also encouraging companies to develop new infant formulas and clarify opportunities to help inform consumers about formula ingredients. These enhanced FDA commitments are focused on making sure a strong supply of the sole source of nutrition for formula-fed babies and children remains available for one of our nation’s most vulnerable populations.
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CMS Announces Manufacturer Participation in Second Cycle of Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
MARCH 14, 2025 – Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that agreements have been signed with manufacturers of the 15 drugs covered under Medicare Part D selected for the second cycle of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program (Negotiation Program). This is an important step in the process which initiates the negotiation period between the manufacturer and CMS. All 15 drugs selected for the second cycle of the Negotiation Program and the associated manufacturers -
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NIH-sponsored trial of Lassa vaccine opens
Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic disease that can be fatal and that causes permanent hearing loss.
MARCH 17, 2025- A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored clinical trial of a candidate vaccine to prevent Lassa fever has begun enrolling participants at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore. Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic disease that can be fatal and that causes permanent hearing loss in up to one-third of those who contract it. Lassa virus is spread by rodents, known as multimammate rats, that are native to many countries in West Africa. The virus can also be spread from person to person. Currently, there are no specific drug treatments or vaccines for Lassa fever. NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is sponsoring the Phase 1 trial.
“The candidate vaccine being tested in this trial was developed by an NIH-supported research team at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia,” said NIAID Director Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D., M.P.H. “The progression of this candidate from the lab to a first-in-humans clinical trial is a promising step towards a vaccine to prevent Lassa fever.”
The trial will enroll up to 55 healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 50 years to test the safety and immunogenicity of three different concentrations of the vaccine candidate. Participants will receive two injections, delivered 28 days apart, of either the vaccine candidate or a Food and Drug Administration-licensed rabies vaccine (control).
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NIH-funded study identifies potential new stroke treatment
Preclinical study in rodents suggests that uric acid is ready for human clinical testing.
MARCH 17. 2025 – In a preclinical study, rodents treated with uric acid showed improved long-term outcomes after acute ischemic stroke. The findings suggest that the treatment may work as an add-on therapy to standard stroke treatments in humans. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in Stroke(link is external).
Led by Enrique Leira, M.D., and Anil Chauhan, Ph.D., at the University of Iowa, Iowa City, researchers used a well-established rodent model of stroke that closely simulates stroke in humans. They administered intravenous uric acid or saline control and monitored animals’ recovery over one month. Behavioral and neurological assessments, including MRI scans, were used to evaluate the treatment’s effects.
Mice treated with uric acid had better sensorimotor function—the primary outcome measure—30 days after stroke. More animals in the uric acid group also survived their stroke compared to control animals. However, some secondary outcome measures, such as brain damage, were not reduced.
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Surgery in kids with mild sleep-disordered breathing tied to fewer doctor visits, meds
NIH-funded study supports use of adenotonsillectomy in this at-risk patient group.
MARCH 17, 2025 – Surgical removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children with mild sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) appears to significantly reduce the frequency of medical office visits and prescription medicine use in this group, according to a clinical study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The findings, published in JAMA Pediatrics, show that the surgery, called adenotonsillectomy, was tied to a 32% reduction in medical visits and a 48% reduction in prescription use among children with a mild form of the condition.
SDB refers to breathing disturbances during sleep that can range from loud snoring to occasional breathing pauses. About 6 to 17% of children in the United States have it, and for those with moderate to severe cases, adenotonsillectomy is a standard treatment commonly used. It can help reduce breathing problems, minimize behavioral issues, and also lower the risk of high blood pressure, full-blown sleep apnea, and other problems that may occur if the condition is left untreated. A recent NIH-supported clinical trial showed that for children with mild SDB, the surgery helped lower blood pressure and improve sleep and quality of life.
In the new study, researchers sought to determine whether adenotonsillectomy in comparison to watchful waiting (non-intervention) with supportive care is associated with fewer health care encounters and prescriptions. To find out, the researchers analyzed data from a randomized clinical trial that involved 459 children and adolescents with mild SDB who were recruited between 2016 and 2021 and followed for one year. The participants were ages 3 to 12 and were studied at seven academic sleep centers in the U.S.
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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.
The evening will include a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, entertainment, and a program highlighting how United Way of Broward County fights for the health, education, and financial prosperity of every person in our community.
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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:
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