Cano Health Announces Eric Jenkins as Chief Executive Officer
April 1, 2025 — Cano Health, a leading provider of primary care services for Medicare beneficiaries in Florida, today announced the appointment of Eric Jenkins as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2, 2025.
Jenkins brings a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership, with a deep understanding of the Florida market and a proven track record of scaling operations and driving growth. Having held key roles at some of the industry’s most respected organizations including Humana, Aetna, ArchWell Health, and CenterWell Senior Primary Care, he has successfully managed national care networks, optimized healthcare services, and delivered patient-centered care. With this expertise, Jenkins is well-positioned to lead Cano Health into its next phase of growth.
Under his leadership, Cano Health will enhance its services, prioritize patient outcomes, and drive operational excellence. His commitment to innovation will be instrumental in advancing Cano’s mission to provide high-quality, accessible care to Medicare beneficiaries across Florida.
“I am honored to join Cano Health and lead an organization committed to transforming primary care for seniors. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that meets the evolving needs of our patients while driving sustainable growth and operational efficiency,” said Eric Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer of Cano Health.
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ACHE of South Florida Member Spotlight: Geness LeBron Bump
When Geness LeBron Bump was considering a career, she definitely had an idea in mind: “I have always had passion for leadership, I wanted to be in a place where I was able to make a big impact. Being here has allowed me to do so.” “Here” is All Star Healthcare Solutions, a healthcare staffing firm launched in 2003 that places professionals into locum tenens as well as permanent assignments within healthcare organizations.
At All Star, LeBron Bump is manager of the Cardiology and Internal Medicine Subspecialty divisions. In this role, LeBron Bump utilizes tools and reports to analyze and develop team members. She works closely with her teams to help members achieve their professional development targets. She is in charge of conducting analysis on the production, financials, and market trends to identify quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year trends, and developing strategies for the team. She also works closely on market trend analysis to uncover areas of opportunities for the team and helps to drive the team toward accomplishing the annual business plan. She explained that she works with team members to help them grow individually and drive them toward adding value to clients and providers. “When our consultants come out of training, I try to help them get the best skillset and knowledge to serve our clients to the highest standard.”
LeBron Bump said the best and most fulfilling part of her work is getting to work closely with team members and seeing the results of that work.
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GuideWell / Florida Blue CEO Pat Geraghty to Step Down at Year End
Tenure Marked by Dramatic Growth, Industry Leadership, and Statewide Community Impact
March 31, 2025 – Pat Geraghty will retire from his role as president and chief executive officer of GuideWell and Florida Blue on December 31, 2025, after serving since 2011, the company announced today. During his tenure, Geraghty, 65, led the transformation of Florida’s largest health insurer into GuideWell, a comprehensive health solutions enterprise, with a significant presence in Puerto Rico and across the country while also expanding Florida Blue’s reach and impact across the state.
Thomas G. Kuntz, Chairman of the GuideWell and Florida Blue Boards of Directors, stated, “Pat Geraghty’s visionary leadership has transformed our organization and positioned us as a national leader in the evolution of health care. His commitment to members, employees, and the communities GuideWell serves has been extraordinary. Under his guidance, the company has grown from $8 billion to $32 billion in revenue while maintaining a strong mission focus. He has strengthened the company immeasurably and his dedication to our values and to helping people and communities achieve better health has had a profound impact on our culture, the health insurance industry, and the communities where GuideWell and its companies operate.”
“Being entrusted with the leadership of GuideWell / Florida Blue has been the highlight of my career,” said Geraghty. “I treasure having had the opportunity to reshape a traditional insurance company into a health solutions enterprise with the consumer as the focus, and with wellness, care support, and quality of care for our members as integral to our mission of ‘helping people and communities achieve better health.’ With a highly engaged board and deeply caring, dedicated teammates, we have been on a mission to meet our customers and members where they are and provide new, innovative ways to enhance their health journey.”
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Holy Cross Health Surgeon Michael Perez, M.D. Performs Milestone 1,000th Robotic Surgery Using da Vinci Xi Surgical System
The minimally invasive technology results in a quicker recovery for patients
April 1, 2025 – Holy Cross Health general surgeon Michael Perez, M.D. has completed a milestone 1,000 laparoscopic surgeries using the da Vinci Xi™ Surgical System.
“I am proud to reach this significant milestone,” said Dr. Perez. “This technology has been a gamechanger, and I am grateful to Holy Cross Health for providing me and my fellow physicians with state-of-the-art equipment such as the da Vinci Xi Surgical System so we can provide superior care to our patients.”
By enabling efficient access throughout the abdomen or chest, the da Vinci Xi System expands upon core da Vinci System features, including wristed instruments, 3D-HD visualization, intuitive motion and an ergonomic design. As with all da Vinci models, the surgeon completely controls the robotic arms, allowing for smaller, more precise placement of tiny instruments inside the patient’s body. The magnification capabilities allow surgeons to get a clear and enlarged view of the area being operated on.
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Jay and Patty Baker Donate $10 Million to RM Schulze Family Heart and Stroke Critical Care Center at NCH
March 31, 2025 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) proudly announces a $10 million gift from Jay and Patty Baker toward the RM Schulze Family Heart and Stroke Critical Care Center, a $265 million facility on the NCH Downtown Baker Hospital campus that will transform cardiac, stroke and vascular care in Southwest Florida. Funded almost entirely through philanthropy, the state-of-the-art facility will integrate complex and specialized care under one roof, elevating quality and the patient experience for our community and beyond.
In recognition of the Bakers’ generous donation, NCH will name the catheterization labs and the boardroom of the future facility in their honor. While the boardroom will provide much needed meeting space for educational opportunities, the catheterization labs will be vital to the center’s mission, enabling a wide range of diagnostic and interventional procedures. Each year, the NCH catheterization team conducts over 4,000 procedures, including more than 1,000 angioplasties, providing patients with rapid, high-quality care that significantly improves survival rates and long-term heart health. Those numbers are projected to increase as our community grows.
As one of the most significant and impactful legacy supporters in NCH’s history, Jay and Patty Baker’s investment in NCH represents a defining moment in its journey to become an Advanced Community Healthcare System®. Their philanthropy is shaping the future of care in our region, creating milestones that will directly improve outcomes for thousands of patients for years to come.
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Neil and Emily Kishter Make $1 Million Leadership Gift to Support Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Keeping the Promise Campaign
April 2, 2025 – Boca Raton Regional Hospital is honored to announce a generous $1 million leadership gift from Neil and Emily Kishter to Keeping the Promise… The Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Their contribution will name the reception area of the new freestanding Baptist Health Emergency Room in West Boca Raton, a department of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health.
“The Kishters have been part-time residents of Boca Raton for the past eight years, and we are incredibly grateful that they have come to know and support our hospital,” said Lincoln Mendez, North Region Executive, Baptist Health and CEO, Boca Raton Regional Hospital. “Their support serves as a testament to their faith in our dedication to exceptional patient care and their confidence in our future growth. We are grateful that they have chosen to invest in the health and well-being of our community.”
Coming from Potomac, Maryland, Neil and Emily were drawn to Boca Raton for its warm climate, vibrant community and enhanced work-life balance. Emily and Neil are proud parents of Shelly and Carly Bressler, who have a long-standing passion for philanthropy, supporting organizations that improve lives and uplift those in need.
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Tampa General Hospital Named by Forbes as One of America’s Best Large Employers
The academic health system is recognized as one of the best large employers in America, reflecting excellence in team member satisfaction and a systemwide commitment to fostering a nurturing work environment.
April 1, 2025 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has been recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2025 by Forbes, marking the second consecutive year the academic health system has received this honor. This year, Tampa General is ranked as the top large health care and social services employer in Tampa Bay, and the third-best large employer in Florida. This underscores Tampa General’s commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment for its growing team of approximately 15,000 team members and providers systemwide.
“We are proud to have Forbes recognize what our team at Tampa General has always known to be true, based on ongoing conversations with our team members, our exceptional engagement scores and retention rates, and our collective impact as an organization,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General. “To be our region’s top large employer and one of the best in the nation is a testament to every team member who has taken our mission to heart, shared in our vision and helped co-create the future of our system. Because of them, we consistently raise the bar in the experience we offer to our team members, who, in turn, deliver unparalleled care to our patients while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.”
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HCA Healthcare Names Monica Cintado as Senior Vice President of Development
Joseph A. Sowell to retire after more than 15 years of service
APRIL 1 2025– HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that Monica Cintado has been appointed as senior vice president of development, effective immediately.
In this role, Cintado will lead HCA Healthcare’s enterprise development strategy, overseeing mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic investments. She will also guide market analysis, partnership initiatives and real estate strategies to support HCA Healthcare’s long-term growth.
“Monica is a highly regarded and experienced healthcare development executive and she has played an instrumental role in the growth of HCA Healthcare,” said Mike McAlevey, executive vice president and chief legal and administrative officer for HCA Healthcare. “Her demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate and execute upon inorganic opportunities will continue to be an invaluable resource to the Company as she steps into her new role.”
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FAU Secures $1.3M NIH Grant for Breakthrough in HIV Self-Test Technology
Engineering and Biomedical Researchers Will Develop Rapid, Easy-to-Use, Low-cost HIV Testing Platform
BOCA RATON, Fla. – April 1, 2025 – As of the end of 2023, nearly 40 million people worldwide were living with HIV, including approximately 1.2 million in the United States. In the same year, about 630,000 people globally died from AIDS-related illnesses. Although this is a significant decline from previous years, AIDS-related deaths remain a critical global health challenge.
While antiretroviral therapy (ART) has improved the life expectancy of people with AIDS, a lack of effective diagnostics and disease management tools has hindered its global implementation. Only 59% of those in need have access to treatment, and about one in four people living with HIV are unaware of their status. Additionally, individuals on ART who adhere to uninterrupted treatment may experience viral rebound between viral load tests, remaining unaware of treatment failure and potentially infectious for weeks or even months.
A major challenge in combating HIV is the lack of self-testing technologies that can detect new infections during the first two weeks (acute phase) or identify viral rebound in patients on ART. To date, no self-test has been developed to detect HIV in the acute phase or during viral rebound in suppressed patients.
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Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute Names Carlos E. Alfonso, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, Director of Chronic Total Obstruction and Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
March 31, 2025 – Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute has named interventional cardiologist Carlos E. Alfonso, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, director of chronic total obstruction and complex percutaneous coronary intervention. Dr. Alfonso has expertise in percutaneous coronary interventions, structural and valvular interventions and peripheral endovascular revascularization interventions. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the following three areas: Internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, and also by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Alfonso was an interventional cardiologist and medical director of complex percutaneous coronary intervention and chronic total occlusion at the University of Miami Health System. With its highly specialized techniques and procedures, this program became a referral site for the most challenging cases. He also helped launch a microvascular disease program using invasive and noninvasive techniques to evaluate patients with anginal symptoms in the absence of obstructive coronary disease.
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Michael Zeidman, M.D., Joins The Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute as a Breast Surgical Oncologist
April 1, 2025 – Breast surgical oncologist Michael Zeidman, M.D., has joined the Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He specializes in the surgical treatment of patients with benign and malignant breast disease. He also cares for patients at high risk for breast cancer, such as those with a genetic predisposition or strong family history. His clinical interests include oncoplastic surgery and hidden scar breast surgery.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Zeidman was the site director of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Brooklyn and served as assistant professor of surgery at Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, N.Y.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Zeidman to our multidisciplinary cancer care team, dedicated to the highest quality care,” said Louise Morrell, M.D., medical director at Lynn Cancer Institute.
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West Palm Beach VA to host a VA Medical Center Renaming Ceremony
April 1, 2025 – The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) is honored to announce the renaming of its medical center in West Palm Beach, Fl, to the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center. The legislation to rename the medical center on Mr. Corey’s behalf was submitted by local and regional delegates and ultimately signed into legislation by the President in November of 2024.
Mr. Thomas H. Corey was a nationally renowned Veteran, best known for his unwavering advocacy on behalf of those who served and his dedication and role in the establishment of the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center.
“Mr. Corey dedicated his life to support Veterans and our great nation,” says WPBVAHCS Executive Director Cory Price. “From multiple trips to Vietnam to support POW/MIA efforts to founding local Veteran organizations, he was truly unstoppable. This special distinction is beyond deserving for him.”
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Fortune and Great Place To Work Name Baptist Health South Florida to ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ in 2025
It is Baptist Health’s 25th Time on the List
April 2, 2025 — Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have recognized Baptist Health South Florida as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025. This is Baptist Health’s 25th time being named on this national list, this year coming in at #70. It is the only healthcare system in Florida to make the list, the 2nd highest ranking healthcare system in the country, and one of only nine healthcare organizations honored.
The 100 Best Companies to Work For list honors companies that build a high-trust workplace environment. Great Place To Work evaluates confidential feedback from more than 1.3 million employees in the U.S. and matches it against HR data from participating companies. Only companies with consistently high survey responses across the 60 statements that comprise the Trust Index™ Survey are honored with placement on the list.
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The Lee Health Heart Institute Achieves the Most Abstract Acceptances to-Date at the Annual American College of Cardiology Conference
April 1, 2025 — The Lee Health Heart Institute is thrilled to present the health system’s highest number of abstracts accepted for the second year in a row at the prestigious American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference held from March 29-31 in Chicago, Illinois. These twelve abstracts covered a wide range of topics related to cardiac care, highlighting Lee Health’s commitment to innovation and excellence in cardiovascular health for all.
Led by Dr. Malissa Wood, Dr. Richard Chazal, Dr. Juan Lopez-Mattei, Advanced Provider Shantelle Bartra and Resident Physician Dr. Stefan Milutinovic, a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers and clinicians shared updated information on clinical case reviews, innovative research, quality-focused heart care and innovation. These presentations demonstrate Lee Health’s commitment to sharing expertise and fostering collaboration within the medical community, while prioritizing heart wellness for everyone.
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Millennium Healthcare expands to West Georgia with Columbus Clinic integration
April 1, 2025 – Millennium Healthcare, one of the largest independent physician groups in the Southeast, is expanding access to high-quality care in West Georgia through the integration of Columbus Clinic.
Millennium Healthcare finalized the integration of Columbus Clinic from St. Francis Medical Group on Tuesday, transitioning to Millennium Physician Group of Georgia, Columbus Clinic. As part of Millennium Healthcare, headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, this transition marks a significant step in enhancing services for the Columbus and West Georgia communities.
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SINAI RESIDENCES BOCA RATON NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES BY NEWSWEEK
Luxury CCRC Ranks #8 in Florida and #32 Nationwide Based on Comprehensive Evaluation Criteria
April 1, 2025 – Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences Boca Raton, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community, has once again earned national recognition – this time as one of America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) for 2025, as ranked by Newsweek and Statista, Inc. The prestigious honor places Sinai Residences at No. 8 in Florida and No. 32 in the United States, making it the top-ranked CCRC in Palm Beach County.
Now in its second year, the Newsweek list showcases the top 300 CCRCs across the country. The ranking is based on four key factors: a national online survey, accreditation status, visitor satisfaction data, and Google reviews.
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WHO issues its first-ever reports on tests and treatments for fungal infections
April 1, 2025 – Geneva – The World Health Organization (WHO) today published its first-ever reports addressing the critical lack of medicines and diagnostic tools for invasive fungal diseases, showing the urgent need for innovative research and development (R&D) to close these gaps.
Fungal diseases are an increasing public health concern, with common infections – such as candida, which causes oral and vaginal thrush – growing increasingly resistant to treatment. These infections disproportionately impact severely ill patients and those with weakened immune systems, including individuals undergoing cancer chemotherapy, living with HIV, and who have had organ transplants.
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HSS Names Kevin M. Koch, PhD, Founding Director of the Applied Sciences Institute and Vice Chair of Research in Radiology
APRIL 1, 2025 – Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, today announced the appointment of Kevin M. Koch, PhD, as founding Director of the Applied Sciences Institute and Vice Chair of Research in Radiology. The appointments are effective April 1.
As Director of the forthcoming Applied Sciences Institute, Dr. Koch will oversee the development and adoption of novel technologies that can advance musculoskeletal care for the benefit of patients worldwide. Among his responsibilities, he will lead the evaluation and deployment of innovations emerging from HSS research, guide multidisciplinary teams driving advancements in medical devices and digital health, and provide strategic guidance on incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced informatics into technology development. In his role as Vice Chair of Research in Radiology, he will direct imaging research initiatives and champion the translation of imaging research findings into clinical practice at HSS.
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Combination immunotherapy shrank a variety of metastatic gastrointestinal cancers
NIH trial shows new form of TIL therapy effective against colon, rectum, pancreas, and bile duct tumors.
April 1, 2025 – A new form of tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, a form of personalized cancer immunotherapy, dramatically improved the treatment’s effectiveness in patients with metastatic gastrointestinal cancers, according to results of a clinical trial led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The findings, published April 1, 2025 in Nature Medicine(link is external), offer hope that this therapy could be used to treat a variety of solid tumors, which has so far eluded researchers developing cell-based therapies.
This form of therapy involves identifying and selecting immune cells (TILs) that are found in the tumor that specifically recognize and attack a patient’s tumor cells. Next, scientists grow those TILs into large quantities in the laboratory before they are finally administered to the patient.
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Jay Bhattacharya Begins Tenure as 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health
April 1, 2025 – Jayanta “Jay” Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., took office today as the 18th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). President Trump nominated Dr. Bhattacharya for the position on Nov. 26, 2024, and the U.S. Senate confirmed him on March 25, 2025.
As Director, Dr. Bhattacharya will oversee the nation’s medical research agency. Dr. Bhattacharya will play an instrumental role in shaping the agency’s activities and outlook and ensuring they align with the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission(link is external).
“Under Dr. Bhattacharya’s leadership, NIH will restore its commitment to gold-standard science,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “I’m excited to work with Dr. Bhattacharya to ensure NIH research aligns with our Administration’s priorities — especially tackling the chronic disease epidemic and helping to Make America Healthy Again.”
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This year our focus will be on the latest advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancers that predominantly affect women, such as breast, ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers. There will be updates on cutting-edge therapies like immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and innovative diagnostic tools that improve early detection and treatment success rates. The speakers will cover best practices for early detection, preventive measures, and screening guidelines for women at high risk for cancer.
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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/. |
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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: https://forms.office.com/r/vh4SLmZdND Please register no later than April 14, 2025. 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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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
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“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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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 Feb 21 2025- 901,726
Patients Added Last Week: 550 Qualified Ordering Physicians:
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New Doctors added Last Week: -1
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Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 391,297,261
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 43,273
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