A CHILDHOOD CANCER SURVIVOR FINDS HER CALLING IN PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY NURSING
September 22, 2023 – Although Dana Tabib’s cancer diagnosis at age seven drastically altered her childhood and challenged her family, it has made her a more compassionate and insightful nurse – and a walking reminder of the resilience and hope of survivorship.
As a nurse manager in pediatric hematology-oncology at Broward Health Medical Center, Dana has devoted her nursing career to helping children facing cancer and other blood disorders, such as sickle cell anemia.
“I wanted to go into nursing so that when I was at work, I would think to myself, ‘I was in that bed,’” Dana said. “Because I was a patient for so long, I knew I could relate to our patients and help make a difference.”
Dana was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), one of the deadliest blood cancers according to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in April 1979. After undergoing initial treatment near her home in Indianapolis, Dana got a grim prognosis and learned a bone marrow transplant was her only option.
“Doctors told my mom that there were no other treatments available, and if we stayed in Indianapolis, I would pass away,” said Dana, adding that there were no clinical trials. “Even with the bone marrow transplant, they told us that I had only a 13 percent chance of survival.”
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| FAU RECEIVES $1.3 MILLION GRANT FOR ALZHEIMER’S OUTREACH IN BROWARD COUNTY
Nursing Project Will Provide Dementia Support and Services to Broward’s Underserved Communities
September 20, 2023 – Florida Atlantic University’s María de los Ángeles Ortega, DNP, APRN, in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, has been awarded a three-year, $1.3 million grant from the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Alzheimer’s Disease Program Initiative for a groundbreaking project designed to advance health equity and improve quality of life for individuals living with or at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) and their family caregivers.
ACL was created around the fundamental principle that all people, regardless of age or disability, should be able to live independently and participate fully in their communities.
FAU’s project, “Connecting Communities to Caring-Based Dementia-Specific Services and Supports,” is designed to link historically underserved and marginalized communities in Broward County with specialized dementia services and supports. In addition, this initiative also aims to improve dementia capability for service provision to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are living with dementia as well as their families.
According to ACL, many older adults and people with disabilities need help with the daily tasks of life or require physical assistance such as help with dressing and eating. For others, it is help with making decisions and planning. Still, others require a blend of supports. Each person is unique, and the help they may need is unique as well.
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SYLVESTER RESEARCH: SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS LINKED WITH OUTCOMES AND SURVIVAL IN PATIENTS TREATED FOR NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER
“We believe our social determinants of health scoring system is the first to provide a composite perspective on many of the nonmedical factors that affect outcomes in patients receiving treatment for non-small cell lung cancer,” said Dao Nguyen, M.D., Sylvester Thoracic Cancers Group co-leader. Photo by Sylvester
Newly developed scoring system provides composite view reflecting income, education, geographical location, access to specialized care, race and other factors
September 22, 2023 – Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine found an association between “social determinants of health” and outcomes and survival in patients undergoing surgery and treatment for non-small cell lung cancer.
The findings are based on a statistical scoring system the researchers developed that consolidates and analyzes several measures of socioeconomic status and related factors.
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MEMORIAL OPENS PRIMARY CARE FACILITY TO SERVE NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE RESIDENTS
Location Increases Convenience, Decreases Obstacles to Care
September 20, 2023 – Seeing a need for the high-quality, patient-centered care it provides, Memorial Healthcare System has opened a new medical facility in northwest Miami-Dade County. Located at NW 186th Street and NW 87th Ave, it offers easily accessible, primary care services to residents of Palm Springs North (PSN), Country Club of Miami, Miami Lakes, and Hialeah. The communities surrounding Memorial’s newest facility are home to more than 500,000 people.
Memorial will be bringing an Urgent Care Center to the same location in the coming months.
“Nearly 15% of our overall patient volume is from northwest Miami-Dade, so this audience is already familiar with the Memorial brand and the quality of care we provide,” said Melida Akiti, chief community officer for Memorial Healthcare System. “By making it more convenient to access primary care services close to home, we’re removing barriers and providing more individuals the resources to take ownership of their health journeys.”
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EVERYDOSE PARTNERS WITH BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA ON MEDICATION ADHERENCE, PHARMACY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES
September 20, 2023 — EveryDose, a leading digital care company focused on medication adherence, is proud to announce its partnership with Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region. The partnership provides Baptist Health’s Clinical Pharmacy Enterprise with new technology to digitize medication adherence efforts, enhance patient education programs, and streamline patient-pharmacist collaboration outside the point of care.
“EveryDose is a great tool that provides real-time adherence data to give our clinicians a better opportunity to address medication adherence issues quickly, and improve patient outcomes,” says Madeline Camejo, MS, PharmD, Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer for Baptist Health South Florida.
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MAJOR KEVIN CHO TIPTON RECEIVES U.S. SURGEON GENERAL’S MEDALLION AWARD
Memorial Healthcare System Critical Care Nurse Practitioner received the highest honor the U.S. Surgeon General can give to civilians
September 19, 2023 – Major Kevin Cho Tipton, a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner serving in the U.S. Air Force and a dedicated member of the Memorial Healthcare System ICU team since 2017, was honored with The U.S. Surgeon General’s Medallion for Health Award at a prestigious ceremony held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. This award represents the highest recognition that the U.S. Surgeon General can bestow upon civilians.
Major Tipton earned this accolade for his exceptional efforts during the pandemic, where he played a pivotal role in uplifting the experiences of both his patients and fellow healthcare professionals. His approach involved sharing their stories to raise awareness of the critical issue of healthcare worker burnout. Major Tipton has continued to champion the well-being of medical workers, helping them rebuild their connections with the communities they serve.
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TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL NAMED BEST IN CLASS BY WEBMD CHOICE AWARDS
National Survey Reveals Patients and Providers Prefer TGH 2:1 Over Competitors.
September 20, 2023 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) earned top honors in this year’s WebMD Choice Awards. The academic health system is one of 26 health systems across the nation to receive the WebMD Elite Choice Award, which honors systems that patients and providers prefer 2:1 over competitors.
“This national recognition by patients and providers as the region’s preferred hospital is a testament to the exceptional care we offer at Tampa General Hospital,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General. “By seeking out the best and most experienced talent, implementing the latest innovations and increasing patient access to care, we are effectively saving lives and improving patient outcomes. As a result, patients and providers alike know that they can count on Tampa General Hospital for the best-in-class care when they need it the most.”
WebMD honored Tampa General in every specialty measured:
WebMD Elite Choice – Cardiology
WebMD Patient Choice – Gastroenterology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Neurology
WebMD Provider Choice – Gastroenterology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Neurology
Tampa General is the only health system in the region to be recognized for its neurology treatments, including back pain relief surgery, brain surgery, microdiscectomy, spinal surgery and sleep disorder. Additionally, Tampa General Hospital is the only preferred health system in the region for gastroenterology treatments, including: colorectal surgery, stomach cancer treatment, GERD surgery and hernia repair.
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MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CERTIFIED AS A ‘GREAT PLACE TO WORK’
Award Based on Employee Surveys, Outside Analysis
September 18, 2023 – Building a workplace culture of inclusion, opportunity, and employee satisfaction has been a long-time priority for Memorial Healthcare System, with national recognition it recently earned certifying the organization’s efforts are appreciated by its workforce.
The Hollywood-based provider, which employs more than 16,000 caregivers, was honored by Great Place To Work®, a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. The award was based entirely on what current employees said about their experiences at Memorial and an independent analysis of company culture that determined:
87% of employees said it’s a great place to work (57% is the national average)
94% feel good about Memorial’s contributions to the South Florida community
93% felt welcomed upon joining the organization
91% are proud to tell others they work there
90% take pride in the healthcare system’s accomplishments
89% say their work has meaning and isn’t just a job to them.
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‘WOMEN KNOW Y’ HOSTS HEALTH MATTERS WITH TOP PHYSICIANS FROM CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA
September 20, 2023 – ‘Women Know Y,’ a powerful community of women who support the YMCA of South Florida, recently hosted Health Matters, bringing together top physicians from Cleveland Clinic Florida to discuss women’s health.
Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Florida, the captivating and enlightening conversation focused on health topics that matter most to women.
More than 100 women attended the presentation and Q&A session at the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale, gaining valuable insights into health issues that are vital to them from Cleveland Clinic physicians Dr. Michael Sprague, M.D., department chair-minimally invasive gynecologic surgery; Adria Suarez Mora, M.D., gynecologic oncologist; urologist Sneha Vaish, M.D.; breast surgeon Margaret Thompson, M.D.; and plastic surgeon Marlin Newman, M.D.
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TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL NAMED A NEWSWEEK BEST SMART HOSPITAL FOR 2024
The academic health system is recognized for its pioneering use of technology, including artificial intelligence and digital innovation.
September 21, 2023 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Smart Hospitals for 2024 by Newsweek and Statista. This prestigious global accolade is a testament to Tampa General’s commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technology to enable world-class patient care, improve care coordination and streamline hospital operations.
“As a leading academic health system, driving innovation is essential to our commitment to providing world-class care,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “This recognition demonstrates our team’s focus on adopting forward-thinking advancements in technology to maximize new approaches. The end result is better treatments and outcomes for patients now and long into future.”
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A SKILLED WORKFORCE IS THE SOLUTION FOR MIAMI’S STRUGGLING HOUSEHOLDS
The foundation of any thriving community is quality education, health and financial stability, and there is no surer road to a community’s success than a skilled workforce with ample access to jobs with opportunities for growth.
For nearly 100 years, United Way Miami has maintained a steadfast commitment to uplifting Miami-Dade County’s most vulnerable families with an extensive reserve of educational resources, financial training, health services, emergency assistance and many more essentials.
However, recently released ALICE data laid bare the monumental number of Miami-Dade households struggling to make ends meet.
ALICE refers to Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – the hardworking members of the community who are employed yet can’t keep up with the rising cost of living. To put things in perspective, nearly half a million Miami-Dade families are defined as ALICE; they are either in or one emergency away from poverty.
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BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION TEAMS UP WITH DOLPHINS CHALLENGE CANCER AND AUTONATION TO ADDRESS BREAST CANCER HEALTH DISPARITIES
September 24, 2023 – The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the nonprofit organization committed to achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer, today announced a $1 million gift from a partnership between Dolphins Challenge Cancer, the signature philanthropic initiative of the Miami Dolphins, and AutoNation, America’s most admired automotive retailer. The gift, which will be distributed over four years, will be dedicated to advancing the scientific understanding of the relationship between social determinants of health, specifically, geographic location and environmental stress, and breast cancer mortality.
Representatives from BCRF, Dolphins Challenge Cancer, and AutoNation announced the partnership on the field at Hard Rock Stadium prior to kickoff of today’s game between the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos. The partnership launch video, featuring Dr. Goel and Jaelan Phillips, the Miami Dolphins linebacker who also serves on the Board of Directors for Dolphins Challenge Cancer, played throughout the stadium and the organization representatives and local breast cancer thrivers were presented with pink commemorative footballs marking the occasion. Game attendees also had the opportunity to purchase a special-edition “Tackling Cancer” lapel pin in the Miami Dolphins merchandise store, which was created by AutoNation with a Dolphins Challenge Cancer co-branded design. For each pin sold, 100 percent of the purchase price was donated to BCRF.
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RESIDENT DR. GEORGE L. HANBURY TO STEP DOWN AS PRESIDENT AND CEO; DR. HARRY K. MOON, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, TO BECOME PRESIDENT AND CEO EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
September 21, 2023 – At its September 21, 2023 meeting, Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Board of Trustees and President Dr. George Hanbury finalized plans for him to step down as president and CEO and continue to serve NSU in a new role as of January 1, 2025. At the same meeting, the Board voted unanimously for Harry K. Moon, M.D., currently NSU’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, to become NSU’s 7th President and CEO. Dr. Moon will begin his tenure as president, also on January 1, 2025.
The decision by the President and Board to make this announcement now gives the university and its executive leadership abundant time to implement a well-thought-out transition period to ensure the long-term success of the university, its students, faculty, staff, alumni, patients, partners and the communities it serves.
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LEE HEALTH EMPLOYEES DONATE $225,112 DURING TEAM MEMBER GIVING CAMPAIGN
September 21, 2023 – Lee Health employees donated $225,112 to support the advancement of healthcare during its Team Member Giving Campaign held July 10 to Aug. 4 throughout Lee Health.
Record-breaking donations from 846 Lee Health employees this year were up 10% from last year. Funds raised provide team members funding to attend conferences, receive advanced skill training, remain current on certifications, obtain equipment to enhance patient care, and more.
“Team Member Giving helped me bring the latest information on high quality patient care to clinicians at Gulf Coast Medical Center,” said Beverly Heatley, RN, Nurse Resident Development Specialist and Nursing Residency Specialist. “Support really makes a difference!”
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LEE HEALTH USING CLEERLY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO PREVENT HEART DISEASE AND FASTER PREDICT MANY CORONARY CONCERNS
September 18, 2023 — Fort Myers resident Bob Freiburger has always had an interest in heart health. He has a family history of cardiac concerns, most notably a sibling who died from a sudden cardiac event. Because of that, the seemingly healthy 77-year-old jumped at the chance to take a closer look at his own heart health.
“I love data and I’ve always been interested in the science of medicine,” Freiburger said. “I’m a huge advocate for preventive medicine. This was a no brainer. The technology can save lives and I had a great experience. I think this is something everyone should do.”
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NEW GENE MARKERS DETECT LYNCH SYNDROME-ASSOCIATED COLORECTAL CANCER, MAYO CLINIC STUDY
September 20, 2023 — Researchers from Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine have discovered new genetic markers to identify Lynch syndrome-associated colorectal cancer with high accuracy. Studies are underway to determine if these genetic markers are in stool samples and, if so, how this could lead to a non-invasive screening option for patients with Lynch syndrome. Their research was published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
“This is an exciting finding that brings us closer to the reality that clinicians may soon be able to offer a non-invasive cancer screening option to patients with the highest risk of getting cancer,” says Jewel Samadder, M.D., co-lead author of the paper and gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. “I look forward to the day when I no longer have to remind patients with Lynch Syndrome to schedule their annual colonoscopy and complete the prep, when they will instead be able to provide a stool sample to screen for cancer.”
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FLORIDA BLUE MEDICARE PRESENTS THE EAT TO THE BEAT CONCERT SERIES AND FLORIDA BLUE MEMBER LOUNGE DURING THE EPCOT® INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY CORKCICLE
Florida Blue is an Official Sponsor of WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort
September 18, 2023 – Florida Blue Medicare, the state’s Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare plan and an Official Sponsor of Walt Disney World® Resort, will help bring guests amazing experiences and a little magic this fall through a special lounge and concert series sponsorship during the EPCOT® International Food & Wine Festival.
“We’re thrilled to continue our relationship with our neighbors at Walt Disney World® Resort,” said Camille Harrison, executive vice president, Medicare and Chief Innovation and Experience Officer at GuideWell. “Florida Blue Medicare’s focus is on whole person health. We’re happy to bring members joy by providing an unexpected experience when they walk through the door.”
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COVERAGE FOR HALF A MILLION CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WILL BE REINSTATED THANKS TO HHS’ SWIFT ACTION
CMS Requires States to Pause Disenrollments and Reinstate Coverage for Impacted Individuals
September 21, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing that it has helped half a million children and families regain their Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance (CHIP) coverage. On August 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a call to action to states about a potential state systems issue where systems were inappropriately disenrolling children and other enrollees, even when the state had information indicating the person remained eligible. Thanks to CMS’ swift action, nearly 500,000 children and other individuals who were improperly disenrolled from Medicaid or CHIP will regain their coverage, and many more are expected to be protected from improper disenrollments going forward.
CMS sent a letter on August 30 to all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands requiring them to determine and report whether they have a systems issue that inappropriately disenrolls children and families, even when the state had information indicating that they remained eligible for Medicaid and CHIP coverage. Today’s summary indicates that to-date 30 states report having this systems issue. As a result, to avoid CMS taking further action, all 30 states were required to pause procedural disenrollments for impacted people unless they could ensure all eligible people are not improperly disenrolled due to this issue.
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RESEARCHERS DISCOVER BIOMARKER FOR TRACKING DEPRESSION RECOVERY
New deep brain stimulation device coupled with powerful AI may improve therapy for treatment-resistant depression.
September 20, 2023 – Using a novel deep brain stimulation (DBS) device capable of recording brain signals, researchers have identified a pattern of brain activity or “biomarker” related to clinical signs of recovery from treatment-resistant depression. The findings from this small study are an important step towards using brain data to understand a patient’s response to DBS treatment. The study was published in Nature and supported by the National Institutes of Health’s Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® Initiative, or The BRAIN Initiative®.
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CLINICAL TRIAL TO TEST IMMUNE MODULATION STRATEGY FOR HOSPITALIZED COVID-19 PATIENTS BEGINS
Part of NIH’s STRIVE consortium, the therapeutic may prevent overactive immune systems from causing severe symptoms.
September 22, 2023 – A clinical trial has launched to test whether early intensive immune modulation for hospitalized COVID-19 patients with relatively mild illness is beneficial. The placebo-controlled study, part of the global clinical trials consortium known as Strategies and Treatments for Respiratory Infections and Viral Emergencies (STRIVE), will enroll approximately 1,500 people at research sites around the world. It is supported by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in partnership with NIH’s National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS).
Immune modulators—treatments for modifying the immune system to better respond to disease or illness—are lifesaving for certain hospitalized COVID-19 patients. However, the optimal timing for administering the medicines to achieve the best outcomes has not been defined.
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September 21, 2023 — Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) (“Trulieve” or “the Company”), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the U.S., today announced the open market purchase of 57,000 of its USD $1,000 face value senior secured notes due October 6, 2026 (the “Notes”) for a purchase price of USD $47.6 million, which represents a 16.5% discount to par, plus accrued interest. The Notes trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol “TRUL.NT.U”.TRULIEVE ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF 8% SENIOR SECURED NOTES DUE 2026
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CRESCO LABS EXPANDS FLORIDA BRAND PORTFOLIO WITH LAUNCH OF FLORACAL AND CRESCO LIVE ROSIN AND FLOWER PRODUCTS
September 21, 2023 — Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF) (FSE: 6CQ) (“Cresco” or “Company”), the industry leader in branded cannabis products with a portfolio of America’s most popular brands and the operator of Sunnyside dispensaries, today announced the expansion of its brand portfolio in Florida to include the FloraCal and Cresco brands. The Company will roll out FloraCal flower, pre-rolls, live rosin concentrates and live rosin chews as well as Cresco flower and pre-rolls at Sunnyside dispensaries starting next week and throughout the fall.
“We continue to invest in one of our core markets, Florida, by bringing more of our best-in-class products to our Sunnyside shoppers,” said Charlie Bachtell, CEO and Co-founder of Cresco Labs. “A growing number of patients are looking for more premium quality flower options and live rosin products—which is exactly what our FloraCal and Cresco brands offer. We’re incredibly proud of our Operations team, which has a proven record of successfully expanding our company’s consistency and quality standards across markets, while also scaling operations.”
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PDF OF REPORT BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card): Sept 22 2023- 846,585
Sept 15 2023- 845,249 Sept 8 2023- 844,148
Sept 1 2023- 842,512 Aug 25 2023- 841,580
Aug 18 2023- 840,041 Patients Added Last Week: 1,336 Qualified Ordering Physicians:
2,661 New Doctors added Last Week: 12 Reporting Period: Sept 15 - Sept 21 2023
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 320,911,640
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 2,601,612 Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 101,118.325 Approved Dispensing Locations: 590 Added Last Week: 0 |
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