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NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S ANNOUNCES $15 MILLION GIFT FROM SOUTH FLORIDA PHILANTHROPISTS HELEN AND JACOB SHAHAM
This significant gift will elevate care so no family has to leave the state for expert pediatric cancer treatment
April 4, 2024 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital today announced a $15 million gift from South Florida philanthropists Helen and Jacob Shaham to further elevate world-class pediatric cancer care and research through the hospital’s cancer and blood disorders institute. In recognition of the gift, the program now proudly bears the name, the Helen & Jacob Shaham Cancer & Blood Disorders Institute.
Helen and Jacob Shaham founded The Palace Group in 1980. The family-owned and operated business focuses on providing luxury living for seniors across South Florida. And now, the Shahams’ generous gift will ensure world-class pediatric cancer care for the patients and communities served by Nicklaus Children’s.
“We are incredibly thankful to Helen and Jacob Shaham for their remarkable generosity and commitment to the children and families of our community,” said Matthew A. Love, president and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System, parent organization of the hospital. “Their naming gift will be transformational for children with cancer and blood disorders, helping us advance our mission to inspire hope and promote lifelong health by providing the best care to every child.”
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| GENEROUS DONATION ESTABLISHES NEW UROLOGY CENTER AT JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
The gift will expand access to a highly in-demand medical specialty
April 4, 2024 – Jupiter Medical Center is pleased to announce a generous donation from Joe and Barbara Charles to establish the “Joe and Barbara Charles Center for Urology.” The donation will enable the independent, not-for-profit hospital to create more access to urological care by recruiting a team of highly specialized physicians, including a urologic oncologist, and acquiring additional state-of-the-art technology. The multidisciplinary team will specialize in general urology and urological cancers.
The new Center will expand access to an extremely in-demand medical specialty – it has been reported that 50 percent of men and women will experience a urological condition in their lifetime. Through extensive research and planning, Jupiter Medical Center identified a growing need for specialized urologists, especially in Palm Beach and Martin Counties, where the population has increased 11.33 percent and 9.96 percent, respectively, creating delays in care for urological conditions.
“As a hospital built by the community, for the community, it is important that we stay ahead of the growing needs of our region,” said Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center.
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BAPTIST HEALTH FISHERMEN’S COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OPENS NEW WALSH FAMILY MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING
April 4, 2024 – A new era has dawned on healthcare in the Middle Keys with the opening of the Walsh Family Medical Arts Building at Baptist Health Fishermen’s Community Hospital. The long-anticipated facility will expand access to chemotherapy infusion for cancer patients and centralize primary care, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and specialty services in one location adjacent to the hospital.
“Our new Medical Arts Building represents yet another step forward in serving the health and wellness needs of our community,” said Drew Grossman, CEO of Fishermen’s Community Hospital in Marathon and Baptist Health Mariners Hospital in Tavernier. “By consolidating Fishermen’s services on one campus, we will provide not only more convenience, but improved and expanded care for current and future generations of the Middle Keys.”
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SYLVESTER PHYSICIAN CO-AUTHORS GLOBAL PLAN TO COMBAT PROSTATE CANCER
Brandon Mahal, M.D., member of expert group chosen by The Lancet to address projected surge in worldwide cases
April 4, 2024 – Annual prostate cancer cases worldwide are projected to double by the year 2040, and annual deaths are projected to increase by 85% to almost 700,000 over the same timeframe – mainly among men in low- and middle-income countries. A commissioned report published online in The Lancet on April 4 highlights the future landscape of prostate cancer and seeks to guide cancer experts worldwide on how to manage the massive influx of prostate cancer patients projected over the next two decades.
Brandon Mahal, M.D., radiation oncologist and translational epidemiologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine was a member of a prestigious group of international experts commissioned to write the collaborative article.
“Unlike a typical study, which describes a single or set of experiments, commissioned pieces involve The Lancet editors working with academic partners to address the most pressing issues in science, medicine and global health,” Mahal explained.
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NINE FLORIDA NONPROFIT PROGRAMS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE FLORIDA BLUE FOUNDATION SAPPHIRE AWARD FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AND SHARE $525,000 IN SUPPORT
Orlando, Fla. – April 4, 2024 – The Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue, is honoring nine recipients doing exemplary work in their local communities to improve health outcomes and increase access to health care services and support.
The Florida Blue Foundation announced the winners at its annual Sapphire Awards ceremony on April 3 in Orlando. The awardees will share $525,000, allowing each to continue focusing on ideas and solutions aimed at improving health at the local level.
“Our Foundation recognizes the important role community-based initiatives play in strengthening neighborhoods and improving overall health and well-being,” said Susan Towler, executive director of the Florida Blue Foundation. “We applaud these nine recipients for their commitment to improving health outcomes and ensuring families have the resources, support, and care they need to live their healthiest lives.”
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LIAN JELENSZKY, D.O., JOINS BAPTIST HEALTH PRIMARY CARE
April 2, 2024 – Lian Jelenszky, D.O., has joined Baptist Health Primary Care. She provides preventive care, annual physicals and sports physicals, screening tests, immunizations, chronic disease management and healthy lifestyle counseling to patients.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Jelenszky was a primary care physician at Physician’s Group of South Florida.
“We are fortunate that Dr. Jelenszky has joined our team of medical professionals, dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Jack Ziffer, M.D., Ph.D., executive vice president, chief clinical officer and chief physician executive for Baptist Health.
Dr. Jelenszky earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed an internal medicine residency at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Fla.
READ MORE | A SURGICAL MILESTONE: MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE FIRST IN SOUTHEAST REGION TO COMPLETE UTERINE TRANSPOSITION ON CANCER PATIENT
April 4, 2024 – Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, is the first cancer center to conduct a successful uterine transposition surgery on a cancer patient in the Southeast region.
Intended to preserve the patient’s fertility by sparing the uterus from radiation exposure, the uterus and ovaries are moved from their anatomic location to the upper abdominal region, allowing for radiation to treat the rectal area, where cancer in this specific patient was present. This stride in surgical advancements will allow for future female patients, who have cancer in the pelvic region, to preserve their uterus to one day, be able to carry a fetus to term and successfully deliver.
“This patient had rectal cancer. The intention was to move her uterus and ovaries to allow for the patient to begin radiation treatment. We are pleased to share this surgery was successful. Moving forward, we hope to provide this surgical option for young female patients who are looking to preserve their fertility, despite their cancer diagnosis within the pelvic region”, shared Dr. Jean-Marie Stephan, gynecologic surgical oncologist with Miami Cancer Institute, who performed the surgery.
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HANLEY FOUNDATION AND T&R RECOVERY GROUP CLOSE DEAL ON ALL ORIGINS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN TEXAS
April 5, 2024 — Hanley Foundation, Florida’s largest provider of grant-funded prevention and education programs to eliminate addiction, announced it has finalized the sale of all recently-acquired Origins Behavioral Healthcare facilities in Texas to T&R Recovery Group. The closing took place on April 4, 2024.
The facilities include two residential treatment centers in South Padre Island, Texas, two Intensive Outpatient programs and a transitional sober living center in Dallas, Texas. In the past 12 months, these facilities have served nearly 500 patients, both in-patient and out-patient, offering gender-specific recovery for addiction and mental health, IOP, and Extended Care.
“The addition of Origins Recovery represents a significant milestone in T&R Recovery Group’s ongoing growth strategy,” said Roy M. Serpa, Chairman of the Board at T&R Recovery Group. “Their proven track record in providing compassionate and effective treatment aligns perfectly with our core values. We’re confident that by combining resources and expertise, we can create an even more comprehensive and impactful treatment network.”
READ MORE | TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL’S DR. PEGGY DUGGAN NAMED A TAMPA BAY BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Duggan, Tampa General Hospital’s EVP, chief physician executive and chief medical officer, is recognized by Tampa Bay Business Journal as one of the region’s most influential businesswomen.
April 2, 2024 – Dr. Peggy Duggan, executive vice president, chief physician executive and chief medical officer of Tampa General Hospital (TGH), was one of just 30 leaders honored by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as a 2024 Business Woman of the Year. This award program annually recognizes some of the most dynamic and influential businesswomen in the Tampa Bay region, highlighting their collective positive impact on the community, and honorees were celebrated at a gala event at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street on March 29.
“Peggy is an outstanding leader and an exceptional colleague whose impact within our organization and in our community cannot be understated,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “Her unparalleled commitment to improving patient safety, quality of care and patient experience combined with her spirit of innovation have elevated the standard for care delivery both in Tampa Bay and across the health care industry.”
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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES® OF SOUTH FLORIDA APPOINTS FOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS
April 4, 2024 – Ronald McDonald Charities of South Florida has announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors:
Taylor Collins, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Two Roads Real Estate Group, boasts over 18 years of experience in real estate and development.
Dr. Glenn Flores, M.D., FAAP, Chair of Pediatrics at UM Miller School of Medicine, plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of pediatric medicine.
Jerry Plush, Chairman and CEO of Amerant Bank, has spearheaded the financial institution’s remarkable achievements and community initiatives in South Florida.
Mark F. Raymond, a Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, specializes in high-stakes complex commercial and probate litigation, boasting over 35 years of experience.
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AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS SIGNING OF BILL TO ALLOW SCHOOLS IN FLORIDA TO STOCK ASTHMA MEDICATION
April 4, 2024 – Statement of Ashley Lyerly, Senior Director of Advocacy for the American Lung Association in Florida, in response to passage and signing of House Bill 883, sponsored by Representative Traci Koster and Senator Ed Hooper that will allow schools in Florida to stock asthma medications for student use.
“The American Lung Association thanks Representative Koster and Senator Hooper for their commitment to supporting safe access to asthma medication in schools. Their leadership on this issue will result in improved student safety, reductions in calls to emergency services and, ultimately, will save lives. The Lung Association is grateful for the support of the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate in unanimously passing the legislation and Governor DeSantis for signing House Bill 883 that will allow schools in Florida to provide more immediate access to medications for students with asthma. Specifically, the bill allows schools to maintain a supply of asthma medications, which students with asthma or who are in respiratory distress can use if necessary. Asthma can be a deadly disease if flare-ups are not treated immediately, so this bill has the potential to save lives for schools that take advantage of this authority.
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UF AND SWEDISH RESEARCHERS CONNECT CHILDHOOD MICROBIOME WITH DEVELOPMENT OF AUTISM, ADHD
April 3, 2024 — A first-of-its-kind study has identified bacteria in the contents of children’s microbiomes that are believed to contribute to the development of neurodevelopmental disorders – years before the children are diagnosed with the disorders. Changes to the microbiome, the community of microorganisms inside the body, were correlated with future neurodevelopmental disorder diagnoses, as well as environmental factors and even common treatments for young childhood ear infections.
Researchers from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), as well as Linköping University and Örebo University in Sweden, conducted the study by using data collected over 20 years from 16,440 Swedish children participating in the All Babies in Southeast Sweden (ABIS) cohort. Of these children, 1,197, or 7.28%, developed a neurodevelopmental disorder.
The researchers analyzed data from the first five years of life, examining biological and environmental factors that may influence the presence, depletion or absence of certain bacteria linked to the development of autism, ADHD, intellectual disability and speech disorders. They analyzed umbilical cord blood taken from the children at birth and stool samples collected at 1 year old to study the children’s microbiomes and identify the earliest risk factors for future neurodevelopmental disorders. The children’s parents also supplied data by answering more than 800 survey questions throughout their early childhood to ascertain cognitive function, social behavior and environment.
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ENCOMPASS HEALTH ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY PLANS TO BUILD A 50-BED INPATIENT REHABILITATION HOSPITAL IN SAN ANTONIO
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 3, 2024 — Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) today announced preliminary plans to build a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in San Antonio.
The hospital, located in Westover Hills, will serve patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries, including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. In addition to 24-hour nursing care, the hospital will offer physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life. Care will be provided by highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians.
The hospital will feature private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies and an activities of daily living suite, dining room, pharmacy and therapy courtyard.
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BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA IS ONCE AGAIN AMONG THE 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR® ON THE 2024 LIST BY FORTUNE MAGAZINE AND GREAT PLACE TO WORK®
It is the only healthcare system in Florida to make the list
April 4, 2024 —Fortune magazine and Great Place To Work® have recognized Baptist Health South Florida as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2024. This is Baptist Health’s 24th time being named on this national list, this year coming in at #89. It is the only healthcare system in Florida to make the list and one of only eight healthcare organizations honored.
The 100 Best Companies to Work For list is the only recognition that focuses on how employees feel about their workplace. Great Place To Work evaluates confidential feedback from employees, matching 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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NEW STUDY FINDS TRIPLE-NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER TUMORS WITH AN INCREASE IN IMMUNE CELLS HAVE LOWER RISK OF RECURRENCE AFTER SURGERY
April 2, 2024 – A new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cells within their tumors may have a lower risk of recurrence and better survival rates even when not treated with chemotherapy. The study was published today in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA).
TNBC is a breast cancer subtype that does not respond to drugs that target the estrogen receptor or the HER2 protein. It grows rapidly, is more likely to spread beyond the breast before diagnosis and is more likely to recur than other breast cancers. TNBC represents about 15% of all breast cancers and is more common in younger people and in women of African American, Hispanic and Indian descent. Immune cells, also known as tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, or TILs, are naturally existing immune system cells that can move from the bloodstream into a tumor and can recognize and destroy cancer cells.
“This is an important finding because it highlights that the abundance of TILs in breast tissue is a prognostic biomarker in people with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer, even when chemotherapy is not administered,” says Roberto Leon-Ferre, M.D., a breast medical oncologist at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and first author of the study. “The study’s findings may inspire future clinical trials to explore whether patients with a favorable prognosis (high TILs) can avoid intensive chemotherapy regimens.”
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MAYO CLINIC STUDY FINDS ACTIVE WORKSTATIONS MAY IMPROVE COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE
April 4, 2024 – A recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without reducing job performance. Extended sedentary behavior, whether at work or home, increases a person’s risk of preventable chronic diseases.
“Our findings suggest that it is feasible to blend movement with office work that previously would have been done during long periods of sitting. Active workstations may offer a way to potentially improve cognitive performance and overall health, simply by moving at work,” says Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., a preventive cardiologist at Mayo Clinic and senior author of the study.
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BAYCARE REVEALS PLANS FOR NEW HOSPITAL IN MANATEE COUNTY
April 3, 2024 – BayCare Health System announced construction plans today for its newest hospital, a comprehensive acute care facility to serve the rapidly growing community of Manatee County. BayCare Hospital Manatee will be the county’s first not-for-profit hospital and the only hospital north of the Manatee River.
BayCare anticipates opening the hospital, its 17th in West Central Florida, in 2027 with 154 beds in private patient rooms. Additionally, the $548 million project will include a 45,000-square foot medical arts building. The new hospital will be built on the Robinson Gateway Property on Moccasin Wallow Road, conveniently located one mile north of the I-75 and I-275 intersection in Manatee County. Construction is expected to begin in October 2024.
The hospital’s construction plans underscore BayCare’s commitment to growing with the community and caring for families in the region, from delivering babies and offering neonatal services to providing emergency care and specialty surgery.
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BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION FINALIZES RULE EXPANDING ACCESS TO CARE AND INCREASING PROTECTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AND MEDICARE PART D
Final Rule Promotes Healthy Competition, Increases Access to Care, and Protects Enrollees from Harmful Marketing and Prior Authorization
April 4, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is finalizing policies that continue to strengthen enrollee protections and guardrails to ensure Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D (Part D) prescription drug plans best meet the needs of people with Medicare. The Contract Year (CY) 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D final rule builds on existing CMS policies to promote competition, increase access to care, including important behavioral health services, and protect individuals from inappropriate marketing and prior authorization.
“Competition within Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D will provide consumers with meaningful choices among plans so they can select one that best meets their individual needs. Additional consumer protections will help people make the right decisions and get the coverage they want without hassles,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “We know that increased competition is good for the marketplace. That’s why the Biden-Harris Administration continues to increase competition in health care and lower costs, helping build on steps the Administration has already taken as well as identify opportunities to further spur innovation.”
“CMS is continuing its commitment to ensuring that Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans remain strong, stable, and affordable for people with Medicare,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. “This final rule builds on Biden-Harris Administration efforts to strengthen consumer protections so that people with Medicare can more easily choose the Medicare coverage options that are right for them.”
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DRUG SHOWS PROMISE FOR SLOWING PROGRESSION OF RARE, PAINFUL GENETIC DISEASE
NIH-supported clinical trial could lead to first effective treatment for ACDC disease.
April 3, 2024 – A drug used to treat certain bone diseases shows promise for slowing the progression of a rare, painful genetic condition that causes excessive calcium buildup in the arteries, known as arterial calcification due to deficiency of CD73 (ACDC). These results are from a first-in-human clinical trial supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. The study, published in the journal Vascular Medicine, could lead to the first effective treatment for the rare disease.
ACDC, which has no known cure, often targets the arteries of the legs and can make walking painful and difficult. It can also affect the joints of the hands, causing pain and deformities. In severe cases, the condition can lead to potential limb loss. Symptoms of the disease often begin in the late teens and 20s. An extremely rare disease, it is believed to affect only about 20 people worldwide and has an estimated prevalence of less than 1 in 1 million. Previous studies have identified the gene for ACDC disease and the biochemical mechanism behind it. More recent studies by the NHLBI research team identified an existing drug, called etidronate, as a potential treatment for ACDC based on disease models in animals and human cells.
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SCIENTISTS DISCOVER POTENTIAL TREATMENT APPROACHES FOR POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Innovative disease modeling and gene editing techniques begin to answer long-standing questions
April 4, 2024 – Researchers have shown that dangerous cysts, which form over time in polycystic kidney disease (PKD), can be prevented by a single normal copy of a defective gene. This means the potential exists that scientists could one day tailor a gene therapy to treat the disease. They also discovered that a type of drug, known as a glycoside, can sidestep the effects of the defective gene in PKD. The discoveries could set the stage for new therapeutic approaches to treating PKD, which affects millions worldwide. The study, partially funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is published in Cell Stem Cell(link is external).
Scientists used gene editing and 3-D human cell models known as organoids to study the genetics of PKD, which is a life-threatening, inherited kidney disorder in which a gene defect causes microscopic tubes in the kidneys to expand like water balloons, forming cysts over decades. The cysts can crowd out healthy tissue, leading to kidney function problems and kidney failure. Most people with PKD are born with one healthy gene copy and one defective gene copy in their cells.
“Human PKD has been so difficult to study because cysts take years and decades to form,” said senior study author Benjamin Freedman, Ph.D., at the University of Washington, Seattle. “This new platform finally gives us a model to study the genetics of the disease and hopefully start to provide answers to the millions affected by this disease.”
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EMERGE AMERICAS PARTNERS WITH JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM AND UHEALTH – UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HEALTH SYSTEM – TO DEBUT THE HEALTHTECH INNOVATION HUB
The Hub Will Connect Healthcare Providers, Healthtech Companies and Investors to Drive the Patient Experience of the Future
Miami, FL. – December 12, 2023 – eMerge Americas, the premier technology conference and expo shaping the future of tech, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System on the launch of the Healthtech Innovation Hub. The highly-anticipated Healthtech experience will make its debut at the eMerge Americas 2024 Conference and Expo, which takes place on April 18 + 19, 2024 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
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The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies is accepting new students in all programs and welcomes anyone interested in the health professions to attend its upcoming Spring Academic Fair, from 4 to 6 p.m. April 24. The Academic Fair is a great opportunity to meet the school’s esteemed faculty and learn about its world-class academic offerings, including traditional and accelerated B.S.N., undergraduate public health and health science, and master’s, post-master’s, and doctoral nursing programs.
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The Nursing Consortium of Florida’s next conference Caring Connections; Discovering Magic at the Intersection of Technology & Nursing will take place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The two half-day conference will begin at noon on Friday June 28 and conclude before noon the following day. Register today and be among the first to see the special travel packages available only to conference attendees and their accompanying families and friends. Submit an abstract to share how your organization’s technology implementations are contributing to improved patient outcomes and experiences and to nurse team learning and collaboration. Become a conference sponsor and add to the magic! In addition to a great conference, we will offer an extraordinary get-a-way value for those traveling to Orlando and locals alike. Once registering to attend the conference, attendees will be able to book a discounted hotel room and select from a range of specially-priced Theme Park tickets including partial-day tickets available only to those attending a conference at Walt Disney World®.
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NAMI MIAMI-DADE PRESENTS THE SECOND SOUTH FLORIDA SUICIDE AWARENESS CONFERENCE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH
Miami, FL—April 2, 2024—With the suicide death rate in the US increasing by 2.6% between 2021-2022, * NAMI Miami-Dade is presenting the second South Florida Suicide Awareness Conference: “Honest Talk About Suicide and A Message of Hope” on Saturday, April 20, 9 am – 12:00 and check-in begins at 8:00 am at the University of Miami Newman Alumni Center. The event is free to the community. Registration is required. READ MORE |
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Highlights from APRIL 5, 2024
READ THE LATEST REPORT FROM THE OMMU
BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card):
Apr 05 2024- 877,941 Mar 29 2024- 877,954
Mar 22 2024- 877,178 Mar 15 2024- 876,716
Mar 08 2024- 876,346 Mar 01 2024- 875,470
Patients Added Last Week: -13
Qualified Ordering Physicians: 2,557 New Doctors added Last Week: -58
Reporting Period: Mar 29 - Apr 1, 2024
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 347,113,381
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 4,51,161 -Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 112,542.675 Approved Dispensing Locations: 627 Added Last Week: 1
Goldflower Cannabis - Bradenton |
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