BROWARD HEALTH APPOINTS NEW CEO OF BROWARD HEALTH CORAL SPRINGS
December 8, 2023 – Broward Health appointed a seasoned healthcare executive, Kristen Z. Bowman, MBA, as the new chief executive officer of Broward Health Coral Springs. Most recently, Bowman served as interim chief executive officer of WellStar Cobb Medical Center. Based in Atlanta, the hospital is part of Georgia’s largest non-profit healthcare system.
“With her leadership experience at non-profit hospitals with a vision and commitment to patient care similar to our own, Kirsten is a great fit for our hospital in Coral Springs,” said Shane Strum, President & CEO of Broward Health. “I’m confident she will contribute much to its ongoing growth and success.”
Prior to serving as WellStar Cobb Medical Center’s interim CEO, Bowman held leadership roles at the hospital including chief operating officer and assistant vice president of operations. Before that, she served as administrative director of clinical operations of HCA Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Georgia.
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JOEL AND BEVERLY ALTMAN MAKE $2.5 MILLION GIFT TO KEEPING THE PROMISE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Gift Will Name Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s East Courtyard
December 6, 2023 – Corporate leaders Joel Altman and Beverly Raphael- Altman have made a $2.5 million gift to Boca Raton Regional Hospital as the Keeping the Promise capital campaign celebrates historic fundraising success. The gift is in memory of Sydney Altman and will be recognized with the naming of the East Courtyard on the Boca Raton Regional Hospital campus.
“We are so thankful for the Altmans’ demonstration of generosity toward our billion-dollar campus transformation,” said Lincoln Mendez, North Region Executive, Baptist Health and CEO, Boca Raton Regional Hospital. “This is another extraordinary gift to Keeping the Promise and it continues to underscore the belief and trust in our vision, and the urgency people in our community feel about the future of healthcare here. Joel and Beverly have stepped up in powerful fashion to support us, and we owe them our everlasting gratitude.”
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BREAST MEDICAL ONCOLOGY PHYSICIANS AT MEMORIAL CANCER INSTITUTE RECOGNIZED FOR POSITIVE IMPACT ON PATIENTS
December 7 2023 – The relationship between oncologists and cancer patients is one forged over months and years, during some of the most trying times an individual can experience. While clinical expertise is the most obvious asset a physician can bring, truly exceptional doctors also make emotional and spiritual connections that help patients navigate their cancer journey.
The Pink Angels of the Memorial Foundation know this better than most, since each of its members has had or currently has breast cancer. The volunteer group, citing the compassion, empathy, and determination of medical oncology physicians at Memorial Cancer Institute, presented its 2023 Pink Angel Award to Drs. Marcelo Blaya, Aurelio Castrellon, Alejandra Ergle, Delia Guaqueta Segura, and Adriana Milillo Naraine.
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JOHN COURIS AND MARK RUNYON OF TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL WIN BECKER’S HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL CEO-CFO DUO 2023
Couris and Runyon receive prestigious recognition for their leadership and financial acumen in transforming health care through innovation.
Tampa, FL – December 5, 2023 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is proud to announce that its President and CEO, John Couris, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mark Runyon, are honored by Becker’s Hospital Review on the outlet’s 2023 list of 26 Highly Successful CEO-CFO Duos. This award showcases their collaborative efforts in making Tampa General one of the nation’s premier academic health systems, delivering world-class care and conducting groundbreaking research. This marks the second straight year this TGH leadership duo has received this award.
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INTERVENTIONAL SPINE AND PAIN SPECIALIST WILLIAM PORTER MCROBERTS, M.D. RETURNS TO HOLY CROSS HEALTH
December 7, 2023– Interventional spine and pain specialist William Porter McRoberts, M.D. has returned to Holy Cross Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician employed group of more than 130 physicians providing services throughout Broward County.
Dr. McRoberts focuses on spinal pain and stenosis, sciatica, sacroiliac pain and dysfunction, chronic post-surgical and post-trauma pain, degenerative disc disease, arthritis and joint pain, painful peripheral nerve injury and neuropathy, facial pain, pelvic pain, spinal fracture management and orthobiologics for spinal disc and joint disease. Double boarded by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in both rehabilitation and pain medicine, he is also a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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AVOID A TRIP TO THE HOSPITAL DURING THE HOLIDAYS
December 9, 2023 – The holiday season is a time for joy, love and togetherness. It can also be a time of indulgent meals, late nights, busy schedules and other activities outside of our normal routine that can pose health risks. To stay safe while enjoying this special time of year, Dr. Edmara Nieves, M.D., associate medical director of the Emergency Department at Broward Health Medical Center, shares holiday-related health risks and tips for a safe and healthy holiday season.
Common holiday-related health risks
Some of the biggest sources of holiday-related accidents and illness include:
Food poisoning: Improper food handling or undercooking can lead to foodborne illnesses. “It’s crucial to store and cook food properly, and always wash hands and surfaces before and after handling food,” Dr. Nieves said.
Falls from hanging holiday decorations: Climbing on ladders to hang lights or ornaments carries the risk of falls, particularly in slippery conditions.
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HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
December 6, 2023 – HCA Florida Highlands Hospital has named Henry Capote as its chief financial officer (CFO.) He began his position on December 4, 2023.
Capote holds over 20 years of experience in healthcare finance. He most recently served as the chief financial officer of Coral Gables Hospital – an affiliate of Steward Health Care – located in Coral Gables, Florida. Capote played a key role in the development of their freestanding emergency department and expansion of their robot-assisted surgery service line. He also achieved steady EBITDA growth of $9.7 million over a six-year span. READ MORE |
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION RECOGNIZED AS “HIGH PERFORMER”
The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy honor was earned in three categories
December 6, 2023 – Jupiter Medical Center Foundation has been honored with the prestigious “High Performer” designation for fundraising revenue and productivity by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP). The Foundation received the honor in three categories – “Overall Revenue,” “Overall Productivity” and “Community Hospital.” The esteemed recognitions reflect Jupiter Medical Center’s unwavering commitment to excellence in health care and its dedication to transforming the community’s well-being through philanthropic support.
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HCA FLORIDA LAWNWOOD HOSPITAL OPENS DEDICATED GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION SPACE
December 7, 2023 – HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, a 435-bed full-service acute care facility, and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, today announced the official opening of the facility’s dedicated graduate medical education (GME) space.
The $3.1 million project offers advanced training within state-of-the-art classrooms and lecture spaces. The nearly 5,000 square-foot building is located adjacent to the hospital and provides a centralized space for interdisciplinary opportunities.
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TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL REVEALS PLAN FOR A STATE-OF-THE-ART PAVILION AS PART OF THE BURGEONING TAMPA MEDICAL & RESEARCH DISTRICT
With Approval from the City of Tampa, the TGH Surgical, Neuroscience & Transplant Pavilion Continues TGH’s Momentum to Expand Access to World-Class Care Across the Sunshine State.
Tampa, FL – December 7, 2023 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) presented plans today for the new TGH Surgical, Neuroscience & Transplant Pavilion at the Tampa City Council meeting and received unanimous approval to rezone land, paving the way for construction.
“The new building will not just transform Tampa General’s campus, it will be pivotal in our efforts to transform the health care landscape,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “The TGH Surgical, Neuroscience & Transplant Pavilion will be an intersection of technology and human ingenuity, where patients can access best-in-class providers, modern equipment and state-of-the-art facilities. This is one example of how we’re continuing to invest in Tampa General’s high acuity service lines and strengthening one of the nation’s top 10 transplant programs. We are grateful to Mayor Jane Castor and the members of the city council for their unwavering support for this initiative and our ongoing efforts to expand access to world-class care.”
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CLEVELAND CLINIC STUDY IDENTIFIES FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH LONG-TERM USE OF FDA-APPROVED ANTI-OBESITY MEDICATIONS
Factors include medication type and medium-term weight loss
December 6, 2023 – A Cleveland Clinic study looked at the long-term use of anti-obesity medications and found that only 19% of the study participants continued to use the medications one year after their initial prescriptions. Participants were more likely to continue to get their prescription filled in the long term if they received more effective anti-obesity medications and experienced greater weight loss at six months.
The research is published in Obesity Journal.
Hamlet Gasoyan, Ph.D., lead author of the study and a researcher with Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Value-Based Care Research, said, “We now have effective FDA-approved anti-obesity medications. However, this study shows that in a real-world setting, the vast majority of patients discontinued their prescription fills within the first year. We need to better understand what factors are associated with the decrease in long-term use of those medications.”
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USE OF ANTICOAGULANT DRUG AFTER AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT LOWERS MORTALITY RISK, MAYO CLINIC STUDY FINDS
December 7, 2023 – Patients who received the anticoagulant drug warfarin after bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement had lower incidence of mortality and a decreased risk of blood clots, according to a retrospective study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
The use of bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement has increased significantly during the past decade. Among its advantages is that most patients can avoid warfarin for anticoagulation treatment. Even so, research has been conflicting on whether patients would benefit from more aggressive early postoperative anticoagulation treatment.
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NICOLE WERTHEIM COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES ESTABLISHES JORGE M. PEREZ AND DARLENE BOYTELL-PEREZ 50TH ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
December 8 ,2028 – Florida International University (FIU) today announced a generous gift from Jorge M. Pérez and Darlene Marie Boytell-Pérez ’89, MS ’96 to establish a new endowment at FIU’s Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences (NWCNHS). The Jorge M. Pérez and Darlene Boytell-Pérez 50th Anniversary of Nursing Scholarship Endowment will address the shortage of nursing professionals throughout Florida by establishing a permanent source of funding to help nursing students pay for tuition and related educational expenses.
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HEALTH CARE DISTRICT LAUNCHES PREVENT FALLS PBC APP TO COMBAT FALLS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – December 6, 2023 – The Health Care District of Palm Beach County takes a significant stride in the battle against falls by launching its Prevent Falls PBC app. The app is designed to empower users with the tools they need to prevent falls and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
Falls were the leading cause of traumatic injuries in Palm Beach County last year, with a staggering 2,570 reported incidents, marking a 145% increase since 2010. In response to this alarming trend, the Health Care District initiated a robust falls prevention initiative earlier this year, securing a $1 million one-year grant sponsored by U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel.
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ED HUBEL APPOINTED HOSPITAL PRESIDENT OF BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER CLAY
After 27 years at Baptist Health, Hubel takes the helm at the health system’s newest hospital, located on Fleming Island.
Jacksonville, Fla., December 8, 2023 – Ed Hubel, FACHE, is returning to his roots in Clay County to serve as hospital president of Baptist Medical Center Clay, effective Monday, December 18. Hubel has been serving as interim president of Baptist Clay since mid-June.
Hubel joined Baptist Health in 1996 and has been hospital president of Baptist Medical Center Nassau since 2016. Hubel has been overseeing both community hospitals for the past five months. Under his leadership, Baptist Nassau has received an A rating in patient safety 12 consecutive times and is a 5-star rated hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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WEST PALM BEACH VA EXPANDING HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR WORLD WAR II VETERANS
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. DECEMBER 6 2023 – The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) is calling all World War II Veterans who served in the U.S. military between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946. The new Cleland-Dole Act signed into law on December 29, 2022, expands eligibility for VA health care benefits to World War II Veterans.
This new eligibility is just one part of the Joseph Maxwell Cleland and Robert Joseph Dole Memorial Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2022. This law requires VA to expand eligibility, establish pilot programs, ensure the quality of care and access to care, conduct a feasibility analysis for program expansion and other actions.
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NIH CLINICAL TRIAL OF TUBERCULOUS MENINGITIS DRUG REGIMEN BEGINS
Six-month multidrug regimen being evaluated against standard treatment.
December 7, 2023 – A trial of a new drug regimen to treat tuberculous meningitis (TBM) has started enrolling adults and adolescents in several countries where tuberculosis (TB) is prevalent. The Improved Management with Antimicrobial Agents Isoniazid Rifampicin Linezolid for TBM (IMAGINE-TBM) trial will compare a six-month regimen of four drugs with the nine-month, standard-of-care regimen for TBM. The study aims to generate evidence that could improve treatment for people with TBM. IMAGINE-TBM is sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, and implemented through the NIAID-funded Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections (ACTG).
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STUDY RESULTS OF PSILOCYBIN TREATMENT IN BIPOLAR II DEPRESSION PUBLISHED IN JAMA PSYCHIATRY
BELIEVED TO BE FIRST EVER PSILOCYBIN CLINICAL TRIAL FOR TREATMENT OF BIPOLAR II DEPRESSION
LONDON, Dec. 06, 2023 — Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) (“Compass”), a biotechnology company dedicated to accelerating patient access to evidence-based innovation in mental health, today announced the publication of a paper in
JAMA Psychiatry that demonstrates the potential for investigational COMP360 psilocybin treatment in treatment-resistant bipolar type II disorder (bipolar II). Results from the investigator-initiated open-label study were first presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology in 2022.
The study, which was conducted by Dr Scott Aaronson at Sheppard Pratt, Baltimore, and funded by Compass, investigated the safety and efficacy of a single 25mg dose of COMP360 psilocybin treatment in participants with treatment-resistant bipolar II. The primary endpoint was change in Montgomery-Ă…sberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score from baseline to week 3. All participants (n = 15) had lower MADRS scores with a mean change from baseline of -24.0 points at week 3, 12 participants met the response criteria and 11 met the remission criteria.
There was no increase in the suicidality score based on the MADRS, no manic symptoms and no unexpected adverse events or difficulties with the dosing sessions reported throughout the study. The most common adverse event was headache reported by 4 out of 15 participants on the day of dosing, with symptoms resolving within 24 hours.
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Over 862,000 Patients in Florida are using Cannabis as their Medicine FOR LATEST OMMU REPORTS FROM OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA HERE Highlights from DECEMBER 8, 2023 PDF OF REPORT
BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card):
Dec 08 2023- 862,824 Dec 01 2023- 862,155
Nov 24 2023- 859,125 Nov 17 2023- 859,524
Nov 10 2023- 855,965 Patients Added Last Week: 669 Qualified Ordering Physicians:
2,740 New Doctors added Last Week: +2 Reporting Period: Dec 1 - Dec 7 2023
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 295,934,878
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 2,725,019 Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 105,837.064 Approved Dispensing Locations: 610 Added Last Week: 2
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