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Memorial Healthcare System Opens Douglas Road ER in Pembroke Pines
Transforming a Trusted Community 24/7 Care Center into an Expanded Emergency Room
July 21, 2026 – Today, the South Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners, elected officials, community leaders and other stakeholders celebrated the new Memorial Healthcare System Douglas Road ER with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event marked the transformation of Memorial’s longtime 24/7 Care Center into a larger, more advanced freestanding emergency room that expands access to high-level emergency care for residents of Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
The new freestanding emergency room, located at 801 S. Douglas Road, officially opens to the public in August 2026. The expanded 30,000-square-foot facility was designed to provide rapid emergency care for adults and children while remaining fully connected to Memorial Healthcare System’s network of hospitals, specialists and follow-up care services.
Unlike urgent care centers, Douglas Road ER is a licensed emergency department of Memorial Hospital Pembroke, equipped to provide advanced diagnostics, initial trauma stabilization and emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The facility features 41 treatment spaces, including 18 private adult treatment rooms, four dedicated pediatric treatment rooms, 16 fast-track rooms, five triage bays, a trauma and resuscitation room, a dedicated procedure room, a bariatric room and a quiet room. Advanced imaging capabilities include 24-hour CT scans, X-rays and ultrasound, along with a full-service on-site laboratory to support fast, efficient emergency evaluation and treatment.
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Holy Cross Health Is Florida’s Only Acute Care Hospital to Earn “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” Designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Members of the Holy Cross Health community outreach team at the 2026 Stonewall Pride event in Wilton Manors, Florida
Holy Cross Health is one of just three health care organizations in Florida to earn a top-tier 2026 Healthcare Equality Index designation
July 20, 2026 – Holy Cross Health announced it earned the “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The honor was awarded as part of HRC’s 2026 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), the industry standard benchmarking tool for LGBTQ+ inclusion and equity practices in the healthcare field, conducted every two years.
Nearly 750 health care facilities actively participated in the HEI 2026 survey and scoring process. Of those participants, 343 received the “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” designation.
Holy Cross Health is one of only three health care organizations statewide to receive a top-tier HEI 2026 designation, and the only acute care hospital in Florida to do so — underscoring the health system’s distinct role in delivering LGBTQ+-inclusive, full-service acute care to South Florida.
“At Holy Cross Health, we are committed to providing every patient with access to safe, respectful, compassionate and dignified care,” said Pierre Monice, MBA, FACHE, President and CEO of Holy Cross Health. “We are proud, once again, to have earned the High Performer designation from HRC.”
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Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System Donate Five Tons of Emergency Supplies for Venezuela Earthquake Relief
July 20, 2026 – Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System have united to collect five tons of essential supplies to support families affected by recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
“The generosity of our employees reflects the extraordinary compassion that defines Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System,” said Shane Strum, president and CEO of Broward Health and interim CEO of Memorial Healthcare System. “When our two organizations come together, we strengthen our ability to support our community and those affected by the devastating earthquake in Venezuela.”
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Memorial Healthcare System and Aetna Renew Multi-Year Agreement
Agreement ensures continued in-network access to Memorial Healthcare System’s hospitals, physicians and specialty services
July 22, 2026 – Memorial Healthcare System and Aetna, a CVS Health company, have renewed a multi-year agreement ensuring Aetna members continue to have in-network access to Memorial’s high-quality hospitals, physicians and specialty services throughout South Florida.
“For many patients and families, the relationship they build with their physician and care team is based on trust and continuity over time,” said Irfan Mirza, chief financial officer for Memorial Healthcare System. “This renewed agreement helps ensure Aetna members can continue receiving care from the physicians, care teams and services they know and trust across Memorial Healthcare System.”
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TGH Crystal River Earns First American Heart Association Stroke Quality Achievement Award
National recognition highlights TGH Crystal River’s commitment to evidence-based stroke care and improved outcomes for patients across Citrus County and surrounding communities.
July 20, 2026 – Tampa General Hospital Crystal River has received its first-ever American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke quality achievement award, earning Silver Plus recognition for its commitment to high-quality, evidence-based stroke care. The hospital also earned the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll distinctions.
This recognition is based on the hospital’s performance data submitted to the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines program between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025. The program helps hospitals align patient care with the latest research-based guidelines to improve outcomes for stroke patients.
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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is nationally recognized for its commitment to excellence in cardiovascular care
The American Heart Association presents the Get With The Guidelines® awards for proven dedication to best practices, life-saving care
July 20, 2026 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has received four American Heart Association quality achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart conditions and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.
Heart conditions are a leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. Studies show patients can experience better outcomes when care teams consistently follow evidence-based treatment guidelines.
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Deana and Andrew Koenig to Chair 2026 Red Gala
July 20, 2026 – Goo Goo Dolls will headline the 2026 Red Gala benefiting Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, presented by Robins & Morton, on Saturday, October 24 at Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale.
One of South Florida’s premier philanthropic events, the Red Gala brings together community and business leaders, healthcare champions and generous supporters for an unforgettable evening benefiting the patients and families of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, elegant dinner, inspiring patient stories, live and silent auctions, a special donation moment and an exclusive concert by Goo Goo Dolls, the multi-platinum, four-time GRAMMY Award-nominated band whose chart-topping hits have resonated with audiences around the world for decades.
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Wellington Regional Medical Center Achieves National Validation
July 16, 2026 – Wellington Regional Medical Center has achieved validation as a Gluten-Free Food Service program, one of few hospitals in the country to achieve this status. The Wellington Regional Medical Center nutrition team met the rigorous standards and expectations for safety required to achieve this honor.
The Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS) audits and validates restaurants and food businesses that serve gluten-free food. The Gluten-Free Food Service validation program is a program of the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), a non-profit organization that has been serving the needs of the gluten-free community for over 45 years. GIG is on a mission to make life easier for everyone living gluten-free and [Facility name] is proud to be a part of this program.
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Mari Elliott promoted to CEO of HCA Florida St. Petersburg, Pasadena hospitals
JULY 20, 2026 – Mari Elliott is the new chief executive officer (CEO) of HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital and HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital, announced by Jyric Sims, president of HCA Healthcare West Florida Division.
Prior to Largo Hospital, Mari served as COO for HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital and the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery. In that role, she led operations across three campuses, supported surgical volume growth and helped launch the nation’s first Hospital for Endocrine Surgery. She also held leadership roles with Reston Hospital Center, Bayfront Health Brooksville and St. Cloud Regional Medical Center, including service as interim CEO during a period of transition.
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Good Samaritan Medical Center Completes First WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Procedure
July 21, 2026– Good Samaritan Medical Center has successfully completed its first implantation of the WATCHMAN FLX™ Pro Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device, marking another milestone in the hospital’s commitment to advancing cardiovascular care in Palm Beach County. The procedure, one of a line of full-suite diagnostic and surgical services available at the Good Samaritan Center for Preventative Cardiac Medicine, was performed by interventional cardiologist Dr. Brijeshwar Maini, Director of the Center for Preventive Cardiac Medicine at Good Samaritan Medical Center.
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Haslam Family Makes $25 Million Investment to Support Cleveland Clinic’s Continued Growth and Impact
JULY 21, 2026 – Cleveland Clinic has received a $25 million investment from Dee and Jimmy Haslam, two of the organization’s longstanding philanthropic supporters. The investment reflects the family’s enduring commitment to Cleveland Clinic’s mission of patient care, research and education and will help advance strategic initiatives that expand access to care in communities across the United States.
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A RIDE TO CARE: QUANTUM FOUNDATION GRANT BRINGS GREEN CARS FOR KIDS TO PALM BEACH COUNTY
JULY 22, 2026 – – Quantum Foundation has awarded $65,471 to Green Cars for Kids to help expand access to healthcare for expectant mothers and children in Palm Beach County by removing one of the region’s most persistent barriers to care: transportation.
The grant will support the launch of Green Cars for Kids’ transportation program in the rural, western Glades communities of Palm Beach County, in partnership with the Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s Community Health Centers. The initiative provides free rides in zero-emission electric vehicles to eligible expectant mothers and children traveling to medical appointments.
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Sinai Residences Boca Raton Among First in Nation to Earn NYU Designation of Excellence in Person-Centered Long-Term Care
July 21, 2026 – Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences Boca Raton, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community, has been recognized by the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN) at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing as one of the first senior living communities in the nation to receive The Mayer-Rothschild Foundation Designation of Excellence in Person-Centered Long-Term Care.
Sinai Residences a full continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Rehab/Skilled Nursing, allowing residents to age in place with confidence and peace of mind.
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NCH Earns Multiple American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Quality Achievement Awards
July 22, 2026 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has once again earned national recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) for delivering exceptional, evidence-based stroke care, receiving multiple 2026 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke quality achievement awards for both of its hospitals. NCH Downtown Naples Hospital received: Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, Advanced Therapy and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. NCH North Hospital received: NNH: Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
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NCH Recruits Nationally Recognized Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist to Join Comprehensive Heart Transplant Program
July 20, 2026 – NCH is pleased to announce that Rafael Garcia-Cortes, MD, MPHS, a nationally recognized advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist, will join the NCH Rooney Heart Institute in mid-July as Medical Director of the Heart Transplant Program, marking another major milestone in NCH’s vision to bring world-class cardiovascular care to Southwest Florida.
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HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital welcomes latest class of graduate medical education residents
July 21, 2026 – HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is helping grow the region’s healthcare workforce as 29 new resident physicians begin the next phase of their medical training this month in Sanford. Many of the incoming physicians are relocating to the area, where they will live, work and become part of the community they serve.
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Quest Diagnostics Foundation Commits Nearly $5 Million to Improving Health Outcomes and Food Security in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Funding granted to four local organizations — Florida International University Foundation, Urban Health Partnerships, The Health Council of South, and U.S. Hunger — with goal to reach up to 15,000 residents over a 2-year period
June 28, 2026 –– The Quest Diagnostics Foundation today announced it has awarded nearly $5 million in grant funding to four local non-profit organizations as part of an initiative to improve chronic and maternal health outcomes in Miami-Dade County. Quest Diagnostics is a leading national provider of diagnostic information services and provides laboratory testing for millions of Floridians each year from major laboratories in Miami and Tampa.
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Lisbet at Wellington Bay Welcomes Ketton Williams as New Memory Care Director
July 20, 2026 – Lisbet at Wellington Bay, the premier luxury assisted living and memory care community operated by Liberty Senior Living, is proud to announce the appointment of Ketton Williams as its new Memory Care Director.
Ketton joins the team as a highly compassionate nursing professional and an experienced leader in senior living. With several years of specialized experience in assisted living and memory care, she is a dedicated advocate for older adults. Her extensive background includes overseeing memory care operations, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring that residents living with cognitive impairments receive dignified, person-centered support.
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Precision Healthcare Specialists adds endocrinology services in Lee, Charlotte counties
Trio of physicians join practice to diagnose, treat issues involving the endocrine system
July 20, 2026 – Three experienced endocrinologists have joined Precision Healthcare Specialists as the multidisciplinary practice expands its offerings to include additional clinical specialties.
Drs. Athan Drimoussis, Shayhira Suazo Herrera and Arelis Madera provide a range of endocrinology services to patients from medical offices in Fort Myers and Port Charlotte. Endocrinology focuses on the endocrine system, which controls hormones in the body. Endocrinologists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, hormone deficiencies or imbalances, thyroid disease, adrenal and pituitary gland disorders, certain reproductive disorders, endocrine cancers and more.
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AHA: Court rules that companies may not impose 340B rebate model without HHS approval
JULY 21 2026 The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia July 21 upheld a lower court’s decision that Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act does not permit drug companies to impose proposed rebate models on 340B purchasers unless the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services approves. The court did not weigh in on the lawfulness of the department’s proposed rebate program or any other version of a rebate model that it could approve.
“The manufacturers’ reading would also counterintuitively let manufacturers, rather than the Secretary, take the lead in administering the 340B Program, rendering the Secretary’s role largely reactive,” the court explained. “Put simply, the statute places the Secretary, not the manufacturers, in the driver’s seat of this important program.” READ MORE |
AHA comments to CMS on proposed rule covering Medicaid supplemental payments
JULY 21, 2026 – The AHA provided comments July 21 to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on its proposed rule to modify policies governing Medicaid state-directed payments as authorized under the July 2025 reconciliation bill. The rule also includes proposals that are beyond what the statute requires, such as new limits on certain targeted fee-for-service payments and other SDP service types, as well as new limitations on SDP design. The AHA said that CMS’ projection of a $510.1 billion reduction in payments over 10 years well exceeds the Congressional Budget Office’s estimate of $149.4 billion over 10 years, and would greatly reduce access to care, exacerbate workforce challenges, and impact hospital and health system financial viability if proposed changes in the rule are enacted. The AHA urged CMS to rescind proposals that exceed statutory requirements and to lessen the financial impact of the reduction of SDPs to Medicare levels.
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AMA: Prior authorization reform is on the march. Next stop: House floor
JULY 21, 2026 – “Quick-moving legislation to reform prior authorization—adopted today by the House Energy and Commerce Committee—shows that this idea has bipartisan support and political legs. The Ways and Means Committee last week supported the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2026, and the Energy and Commerce panel tucked it into another bill and then overwhelmingly passed it. For too long, Medicare Advantage plans have misused prior authorization to delay or deny medically necessary care for our patients. This legislation would bring greater transparency and accountability to the prior authorization process while reducing burdens that pull physicians away from caring for patients.
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Public Service Announcement: How to avoid a travel scam this summer For Use: Through September 30, 2026
July 15, 2026 – Summer is here! If you haven’t made your vacation plans yet, you might be searching for a deal. While you look for bargains, scammers are looking for ways to reach you…and your money. Here are some things to know to help you avoid travel scams.
Travel scams can crop up when you’re searching online for hotels or flights. Scammers sometimes use paid ads and put their number alongside a well-known company’s name, or link to a website that only looks like it belongs to a hotel brand or airline. To avoid these scammers, scroll to the unpaid search results and check that you have the right website or contact info for the business you’re looking for. Or better yet, type the company’s website directly into the browser, if you know it.
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Secretary Kennedy Announces Major Update to 63-Year-Old Orange Juice Regulation
Elected Officials, Citrus Industry Celebrate Lower Brix Minimum for Pasteurized Orange Juice
LAKELAND, FL – On Friday, July 17, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule to amend the outdated Standard of Identity (SOI) for pasteurized orange juice. This announcement delivers a decisive victory for American farmers, safeguards domestic supply chains, and advances the Trump Administration’s America First agenda.
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HHS Joins the Genesis Mission to End America’s Chronic Disease Epidemic
JULY 22, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced new efforts to support President Donald J. Trump’s Genesis Mission, aligning expertise and capabilities across the Department to harness artificial intelligence in support of biomedical research and accelerate discoveries that improve the health of the American people. These efforts advance a key priority of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to address the nation’s chronic disease epidemic, a prime focus of the MAHA Strategy [PDF, 21.85 MB] unveiled by the Trump Administration in September 2025.
“America will lead the next generation of medical discovery by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence,” said Secretary Kennedy. “We are mobilizing the nation’s best researchers to uncover the root causes of chronic disease, accelerate lifesaving breakthroughs, and help Make America Healthy Again.”
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An Evening of Hope Celebrating 25 Years of Compassion and Saving Lives
For 25 years, A Safe Haven for Newborns has stood as a beacon of hope for mothers in crisis and a lifeline for vulnerable newborns. What began as Nick’s deeply personal journey to heal a broken heart and honor the memory of his beloved wife, Gloria, following her tragic passing, has grown into an internationally recognized organization dedicated to preventing infant abandonment and providing support, counseling, and critical resources to women facing the overwhelming reality of an unplanned pregnancy. From its beginnings, the mission has been rooted in compassion, dignity, and love — offering hope, protection, and a path forward during life’s most difficult moments.
Over the past quarter century, countless lives have been touched through the organization’s unwavering commitment to offering safe, legal, and anonymous options for mothers seeking help. Through advocacy, education, community partnerships, and around-the-clock support, A Safe Haven for Newborns has continued to remind women that they are never alone. To date, 441 newborns have been given a chance at life — 431 in Florida; nine in other states, and one in Honduras.
This milestone anniversary is more than a celebration of years — it is a celebration of lives, second chances, and the power of compassion to change the future. We invite you to join us in celebrating our Silver Jubilee by visiting our website and selecting a sponsorship opportunity. Or, contact Nick Silverio at safehaven@asafehavenfornewborns.com; 305-882-1304 x103 for more information.
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Florida Blue: Watch the temperature: Summer heat is more dangerous than you think
July 21, 2026 – Summer is expected to be hotter than usual in Florida this year – and this may put your health more at risk than you think.
According to the National Weather Service, there is 40-50 percent chance Florida temperatures will be higher than average this summer, thanks in part to the El Niño weather pattern that could boost already high temperatures.
Higher temperatures are a major health risk for people with chronic conditions, older adults, those who work outdoors, and people who take certain medications that affect heat tolerance.
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Public photo opportunity to honor veterans and encourage donations in support of life saving mental health services September 10 – November 10
July 22, 2026 – Galleria Fort Lauderdale will be the perfect backdrop for the The Poppy Project Pop-Up Living Garden in support of Henderson Behavioral Health (HBH). This public art initiative, designed to honor veterans while raising awareness and funds for critical mental health services, will be a cherished photo opportunity moment from September 10 through November 10 at Galleria Fort Lauderdale (2414 East Sunrise Blvd.)
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