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HCA Healthcare to Donate $1 Million Towards Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Efforts in North Carolina
October 1, 2024 – NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it will contribute $1 million through community organizations to aid in Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina.
On Thursday, September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a powerful category 4 hurricane, leaving more than four million people without power and causing major damage as it traveled throughout the Southeast. When the storm hit Asheville, North Carolina, it brought heavy rainfall, strong winds and widespread flooding that resulted in loss of life, significant damage and power outages. HCA Healthcare operates seven hospitals and has thousands of colleagues in western North Carolina, many of whom were affected by the storm and its aftermath.
In response, HCA Healthcare will contribute $250,000 to the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County to help with immediate natural disaster response and long-term support for flood victims. It will also give $250,000 to the American Red Cross of North Carolina to help support its shelter locations. An additional $500,000 will be donated to other community partners that provide direct support for hurricane-related issues.
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| West Boca Medical Center Names Erica Walker as New Chief Operating Officer
Boca Raton, FL –September 30, 2024- Erica Walker is named to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) of West Boca Medical Center. In this role, Walker will manage daily operations and oversee the development and implementation of long-range plans, goals and objectives for the hospital.
“We are thrilled to have Erica join our team, she brings a proven track record of leadership to West Boca Medical Center,” said Jerad Hanlon, CEO of West Boca Medical Center. “Her robust understanding of healthcare in South Florida will be a great addition to our team, so we can continue our tradition of providing quality care to our patients.”
Walker has held a variety of executive operational leadership positions throughout her career, all within an acute-care setting. Most recently, she served as the Director of Corporate Strategy for Baptist Health.
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BROWARD HEALTH PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENT RECEIVES PUPPY FROM MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
October 3, 2024 – Ana Ester, a brave 5-year-old pediatric cancer patient at Broward Health Medical Center, was surprised with a Maltese puppy, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The puppy was brought in from Kansas to bring joy to Ana during her challenging journey.
Ana’s battle began with complaints of stomach pain and noticeable swelling, prompting her parents to seek medical attention at Broward Health Medical Center. A biopsy revealed a mass in her stomach, leading to her diagnosis of stage four metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma.
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Nicklaus Children’s Health System Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Top Most Loved Workplaces® for 2024
October 2, 2023 – Miami – Nicklaus Children’s Health System has ranked for the third consecutive year in Newsweek Magazine’s annual list of America’s Top Most Loved Workplaces® list, developed by Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI).
In its fourth year, the 2024 list has expanded to recognize 200 organizations. The results were determined after surveying more than 2.6 million employees from businesses with workforces varying in size from less than 50 to more than 10,000. Recognized organizations put respect, caring, and appreciation for their employees at the center of their business model and, in doing so, have earned the loyalty and respect of the people who work for them.
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VITAS Introduces Premier Hospice Care in Bakersfield and Fresno
October, 1, 2024 – To meet the growing need for quality end-of-life care in California’s Central Valley, VITAS Healthcare hospice services are now available for residents of Bakersfield and Fresno. With local interdisciplinary teams based in each city, VITAS now offers expert clinical, emotional and spiritual care for seriously ill patients in their homes, nursing homes, assisted living communities and inpatient care settings.
VITAS is now accepting referrals for hospice-eligible patients. Healthcare professionals can submit seamless and secure referrals anytime through the VITAS mobile app or by calling 800.93.VITAS.
“At VITAS, we are committed to improving access to compassionate hospice services for all communities and proud to continue our mission of redefining and enhancing end-of-life care in California,” said Martin Escueta, VITAS vice president of operations. “Our teams in Bakersfield and Fresno are dedicated to providing the highest level of care with dignity and respect, ensuring that patients and their families receive the support they need at the time they need it most.”
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KOSHER FAMILY LOUNGE OPENS AT JOE DiMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Area to Provide Families Food, Prayer Space, and Comfort During Stressful Times
October 3, 2024 – – Jewish families committed to keeping a kosher diet now have space to store, prepare, and eat food at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, thanks to the generosity of local donors that contributed to make the area a reality.
Donations by Ben J. and Dorit Genet, Avi and Debra Naider, Healing Hearts, and the Jewish Federation of Broward County established the Kosher Family Lounge, an area that also includes space for prayer and relaxation. Healing Hearts, a nonprofit organization that helps families during times of medical crisis, will stock the lounge with refrigerated and frozen meals, snacks, hot and cold drinks, prayer books, and reading materials.
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Shannon Odell of Nicklaus Children’s Recognized by Women We Admire as Top 50 Women Chief Nursing Officers of 2024
October 2, 2024 – Professional women’s organization, Women We Admire recently recognized Shannon Odell, vice president and chief nursing officer of Nicklaus Children’s Health System on the Top 50 Women Chief Nursing Officers of 2024. The award highlights CNO’s overseeing world-renowned nursing workforces across the U.S. and Canada.
“Throughout a patient’s journey at Nicklaus Children’s, they’ll be cared for by pediatric nurses who are committed to providing the highest quality care while advocating for the unique needs of each patient,” says Shannon Odell, vice president and chief nursing officer of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. “Leading such a diverse and dedicated team of nurses has been one of the most fulfilling roles in my career and it is an honor to be recognized by Women We Admire.”
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Healthcare Network Awarded $12,500 Grant from Child Christ Society of Naples
Funding Supports Safe Infant Sleep and Launch of Early Literacy Initiatives in Pediatric Practices
Naples, Fla. – Oct. 3, 2024 – Healthcare Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, accessible healthcare services, has received a $12,500 grant from the Child Christ Society of Naples. The grant will support underserved mothers and children through two initiatives: Pack ‘N Plays to support safe infant sleep and care at home and the launch of book nooks in pediatric offices, encouraging early childhood literacy.
With $7,500 of the grant designated for purchasing 100 Pack ‘N Plays, these portable cribs will provide families in need with a comfortable, safe space for their infant to play and sleep, especially as many underserved families live in shared housing or reside in cramped living conditions. Healthcare Network’s Community Outreach Team will utilize the Pack ‘N Plays as an incentive to enroll eligible families in the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program to encourage WIC participation to ensure that families have access to essential prenatal and postnatal education for safe pregnancies and healthy infants.
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Palm Beach County Visionaries to Unveil “Brain Coast” Vision During October’s Train the Brain Month
Leaders believe shared vision, determination, science, education, collaboration, and investment can transform the South Florida region and change the world.
OCTOBER 3, 2024 – West Palm Beach, FL–Palm Health Foundation’s eighth annual Train the Brain community health campaign during October 2024 marks the unveiling of a significant collaborative initiative. On October 24, 2024, at the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute at Florida Atlantic University, Palm Health Foundation will launch The Brain Coast: A Vision for South Florida, an aspiration endorsed by six Palm Beach County brain health and science visionaries:
Palm Health Foundation
Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute at Florida Atlantic University
Stiles-Nicholson Foundation
The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network
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Florida Blue Medicare Releases 2025 Plan Options
More than 5 million Medicare beneficiaries in Florida to choose a coverage option during the Medicare Annual Election Period that begins on October 15
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – October 1, 2024 – Florida Blue Medicare, a mission-driven organization and part of a not-for-profit mutual holding company serving the needs of Floridians, released details of its 2025 Medicare offerings for the 2025 Annual Enrollment Period (AEP).
During AEP, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, Medicare-eligible individuals can switch or join the Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan of their choosing for coverage effective Jan. 1, 2025.
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UNF biological sciences professor receives NIH grant to study muscle atrophy
OCTOBER 3, 2024- Jacksonville, Fla. – A University of North Florida biology professor has been awarded a prestigious four-year National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant totaling over $720K to study the functional role of an enzyme called dual-specificity phosphatase 4 (Dusp4) in skeletal muscle atrophy.
Dr. David Waddell’s NIH-funded research project will help contribute to knowledge about skeletal muscle atrophy associated with neuromuscular disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and aging. Skeletal muscle atrophy is a decrease in muscle mass that occurs when protein degradation exceeds protein synthesis. This study will aim to characterize the role of Dusp4 in modulating the molecular mechanisms that regulate muscle size and strength and determine how Dusp4 may contribute to changes in muscle mass.
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NCH Remains In-Network with Florida Blue Following Successful Contract Negotiations
October 2, 2024 – NCH is pleased to announce an agreement has been reached in our ongoing negotiations with Florida Blue. Both parties have reached an agreement ensuring continued access for Florida Blue members to NCH’s comprehensive medical services without any disruption.
The renewed contract and in-network status represents a fair agreement with mutually agreed upon quality goals and rewards based on efficiency.
NCH remains focused on our continued transformation of becoming an Advanced Community Healthcare SystemTM with superior quality. This new contract represents our positive progress for quality metrics with a continued commitment of excellent patient outcomes.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Physician walks in her patient’s shoes
“I don’t have time. I have three kids in three different schools, and I have a busy breast cancer practice – I’ll do it later.”
OCTOBER 3, 2024 – That’s what 46-year-old Catherine Hwang, MD, a radiation oncologist at the AdventHealth Cancer Institute, told herself in January when it came time to get her yearly mammogram. With no family history or major risk factors for the disease, she thought she could postpone it. Her colleague and best friend, Devina McCray, MD, an AdventHealth breast cancer surgeon, told Dr. Hwang not to delay and threatened to walk her down to radiology if she didn’t do it herself.
“They saw some calcifications in the right breast, so we did an ultrasound, and they found five tumors and a lymph node,” Dr. Hwang said. “The two largest tumors and a lymph node were biopsied, and they came back positive for cancer.”
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Dr. Samuel Jean-Baptiste Joins the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute
Physician’s Expertise Includes Treating Brain, Lung and Prostate Cancer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – October 4, 2024 – The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute is pleased to announce Samuel Jean-Baptiste, MD, MS, is now a physician at the cancer treatment center. He specializes in treating brain, lung and prostate cancer. Dr. Jean-Baptiste is also an assistant professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida.
“Joining the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute is an honor,” said Dr. Jean-Baptiste. “The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute is an exceptional place advancing cancer treatment with a patient-centered approach and the unique opportunity to become part of the team offers synergies I believe will enhance patient care,” he continued.
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Women In Medicine: Julia Meguro
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 – Julia Meguro is a student at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and the FMA Board of Governors Medical Student Section Representative. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Julia lived in New Jersey for seven years before coming to Miami for her undergraduate and medical education.
Her journey to medicine began with personal experiences navigating healthcare as an immigrant from Brazil. Being exposed to the unique challenges different groups of people face when accessing healthcare, she was inspired to pursue a career that combines her passion for science, a commitment to serving underserved populations, and the desire to bridge gaps in healthcare access through clinical practice and public health advocacy. She is applying for a residency in internal medicine and plans to pursue a fellowship in gastroenterology or oncology.
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Why Whooping Cough Cases are on the Rise
An infectious disease specialist explains what whooping cough is and why more people seem to be getting it lately.
October 1, 2024 – More cases of pertussis, or better known as whooping cough, are being reported throughout the US.
If you haven’t been vaccinated for it, now is the time, especially since the respiratory infection can be contagious.
“Even though most of us, or really all of us, should be vaccinated for whooping cough, we still do see spikes in cases about every three to five years,” said Donald Dumford, MD, infectious disease specialist for Cleveland Clinic. “We think the past few years we’ve been treated to this less than the number of average cases probably because of the pandemic and wearing masks, being more careful when we’re were sick, and that’s probably created less spread of whooping cough.”
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Mayo Clinic Health System discusses advancements in breast cancer screenings
October 1, 2024 – MANKATO, Minn. ― Since the 1970s, mammograms have been shown to reduce the risk of dying of breast cancer and have saved countless lives.
“In the decades since early mammography was established, the emergence of new screening options go well beyond traditional mammography and have made great advancements in early detection,” says Tara Krosch, M.D., regional vice chair of clinical practice for surgical specialties, Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota. “As we all know, early detection is key to the best patient outcomes, so it’s vital that patients get their annual screenings.”
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mayo Clinic Health System is encouraging people to talk to their healthcare team about the right screening options for them and to get those screenings scheduled. Here’s what you need to know about the most common options and which might be best for you.
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Radiopharmaceutical therapy shows favorable results for people with tough-to-treat meningioma brain tumors, Mayo Clinic study finds
Phase 2 clinical trial finds 177Lu-Dotatate may extend progression-free survival for patients with no other options to manage recurrent disease
October 1, 2024 – WASHINGTON — A radiopharmaceutical therapy that has successfully extended progression-free survival for patients with neuroendocrine tumors shows early signs for delivering similar benefits to patients with difficult-to-treat meningioma, a type of brain tumor. The nonrandomized phase 2 study’s findings were presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.
“We’ve found a therapy with a meaningful signal for effectiveness and safety for people with refractory meningioma, a condition with no standard treatment options,” says Dr. Kenneth Merrell, lead researcher of the trial and a radiation oncologist at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. “Nearly 80% of patients in our study were progression-free after six months. This rate greatly surpassed the benchmark from prior research, suggesting that radiopharmaceuticals are a promising therapeutic agent for these patients.”
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Mayo Clinic secures ARPA-H award to build a living pharmacy within the body for inflammatory disease
October 2, 2024 – Rochester, Minn. — Mayo Clinic is the prime site for an ARPA-H award to develop an implantable device that acts as a living pharmacy, triggering a “cell factory” in the body to treat inflammatory disease. ARPA-H, short for Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. It supports research for potentially transformative biomedical and health breakthroughs.
The award for up to $42.8 million for Engage Assess SecretE (EASE): A Platform for Treating Chronic Inflammation is aimed at creating a revolutionary treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Eventually, the hope is to use it for disorders related to an overactive immune system, such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
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Empath Health Establishes Hurricane Helene Assistance Fund to Support Colleagues
September 30, 2024 – At Empath Health, we believe that caring for our colleagues is just as essential as caring for our patients and families. In response to the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, we have established a special Hurricane Helene Assistance Fund within our Colleague Assistance Fund (CAF) to offer immediate financial relief to colleagues who have been impacted by the storm.
This fund is designed to help those facing unexpected expenses, such as temporary housing, home repairs, and other essential needs that have arisen in the wake of the hurricane. By creating this targeted fund, we aim to ensure that our team members can access the resources they need to recover and rebuild during this difficult time.
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HHS Office for Civil Rights Imposes a $240,000 Civil Monetary Penalty Against Providence Medical Institute in HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation
Civil Monetary Penalty marks OCR’s fifth ransomware enforcement action amid a 264% increase in large ransomware breaches since 2018
OCTOBER 3, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $240,000 civil monetary penalty against Providence Medical Institute in Southern California, concerning potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule, following a ransomware attack breach report investigation by OCR. Ransomware and hacking are the primary cyber-threats in health care. There has been a 264% increase in large breaches reported to OCR involving ransomware attacks since 2018.
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FDA, CDC, NIH Consensus Statement on Recent Advisory Council Report on Premature Infants and Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Report Indicates Benefits of Human Milk in Protecting Against NEC and No Conclusive Evidence that Preterm Infant Formulas Cause NEC
OCTOBER 3, 2024 – Ensuring that the youngest and most vulnerable children have access to safe and nutritious sources of food is a top priority for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institutes of Health. Infant nutrition is critically important for brain and organ development.
Preterm infants have complex nutrition needs to support critical growth and development requirements. They are also at higher risk of a devastating condition called necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, in which the tissue lining the intestine becomes inflamed and can die, causing a life-threatening infection.
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HHS Releases Final Guidance for Second Cycle of Historic Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
Final guidance builds on success of the first cycle of drug price negotiations and details how HHS will help ensure negotiated prices reach people with Medicare in 2026 and 2027
OCTOBER 2, 2024 – As part of the continued implementation of the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic prescription drug law, the Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), released final guidance – PDF today outlining the process for the second cycle of negotiations under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program. The guidance also explains how CMS will help ensure people with Medicare can access drugs at the negotiated prices from the first and second cycles when those prices become effective beginning in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
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Researchers fully map neural connections of the fruit fly brain
A neuronal wiring diagram of the adult fly brain. The adult fly brain comprises 139,000 neurons and more than 50 million synapses. Tyler Sloan, Princeton University
NIH-supported milestone will advance understanding of brain processes in larger animals.
OCTOBER 2, 2024 – A scientific team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) unveiled the first complete map of the neural connections of the common fruit fly brain. The map provides a wiring diagram, known as a connectome, and is the largest and most complete connectome of an adult animal ever created. This work offers critical information about how brains are wired and the signals that underlie healthy brain functions. The study, which details over 50 million connections between more than 130,000 neurons, appears as part of a package of nine papers in the journal Nature.
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ZEO SCIENTIFIX PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL PROVIDER OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Physicians Group, LLC’s Network Of Clinics And Diverse Patient Population Will Provide ZEO With Exclusive Research-Based Opportunities
LAUDERDALE, Florida, October 01, 2024– ZEO ScientifiX, Inc.(“ZEO” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: ZEOX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced that it has recently partnered with Physicians Group, LLC (“Physicians Group”), a multi-state provider organization that together with its affiliated entities operates 75 clinics and employees over 750 clinical personnel treating between 1500 – 2000 patients per month, many of whom seek care for musculoskeletal conditions.
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THIS MEETIING HAS BEEN CANCELLED BECAUSE OF HURRICANE MILTON October 9 - 11, 2024- Orlando Who Should Attend This conference is open to all hospital and health care professionals, including, but not limited to:
•Trustees Hospital executives
•Managed care and compliance professionals
•Clinical staff
•Government relations and communications professionals
•Finance and Information Management staff
•In addition, students pursuing a degree in health care administration, or another related field are welcome.
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Advanced Practice Provider Conference Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital
October 19-20
Do you find that the challenge of your daily clinical practice leaves you little time to stay up-to-date with current healthcare trends and topics? If so, this educational activity is designed for you.
This hybrid course provides the PA, APRN, AA and CRNA with a general review of the most current knowledge in internal medicine, subspecialties and surgical specialty topics and offers both virtual livestream and in-person options. Network with your colleagues from across the area or join from the comfort of your office or home. AAPA Category 1, AANC Contact Hours and AMA PRA Category 1 CME CreditsTM are available
By attending, you will be able to: Identify existing pathology as related to internal medicine and surgical subspecialties
Discuss assessments and workup for appropriate evaluation of general medicine and surgical disease processes Compare immediate and long-term treatment options – medical vs. surgical approaches
Review preventative medicine approaches for common medical ailments
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Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital: Future of Stroke Care Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease Conference 2024 November 9-10
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is excited to host an innovative symposium dedicated to the advancements and future directions in stroke care. Titled “Future of Stroke Care,” this symposium aims to bring together leading minds in neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, rehabilitation and technology to foster an environment of learning, collaboration and innovation.
Through this symposium, we aspire to spotlight the latest updates in management of the entire array of cerebrovascular diseases and to improve patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and integrating innovative practices in clinical care. The symposium will highlight the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the prevention and diagnosis of stroke. There will be seven sessions spanning over the course of two days, November 9-10. Each of the five sessions will include an interactive panel discussion with questions and answers, allowing for an interdisciplinary approach to optimize patient care.
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Nursing Consortium: Fall Conference set for November 14 at the Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines
August 29, 2024 – The Nursing Consortium of Florida’s next conference Mission Driven; Building & Maintaining a Culture of Nursing Excellence will take place on Thursday. November 14. Theresa M. Davis, PhD,RN, NE-BC, CHTP, FAAN, the AVP of the Inova Health System Nursing High Reliability Center and the immediate past president of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) will be the conference keynote speaker.
Don’t miss it! Our conference will begin at 8:00am and conclude at 4:30 pm.” Please share how your organization is making a difference. Click here to submit an abstract for a poster or podium presentation addressing initiatives that have succeeded in advancing strong workplace cultures, contributed to staff recruitment and/or improved staff retention in practice and academic settings, improved team interaction, interaction with patients and/or students, improved patient or student outcomes. Please click here by this Friday to register to at the best rates. To view available sponsorship opportunities, please click here.
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September 11, 2024 —Miami, FL– After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, NAMI Miami-Dade’s “Reel Minds Miami Mental Health Film Festival” is making its long-awaited return this year on Sunday, October 20. It will be held at the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211 Street, in Cutler Bay from 1-5 p.m., with a VIP after-party celebration from 5-7 p.m. Tickets start at $12. READ MORE |
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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
•Medical Cannabis Research
•State of Florida Medical Cannabis Regulatory and Program Update •The Business of Medical Cannabis: How to Make Sure Your Practice is Successful
“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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BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card)
Oct 04 2024- 886,063 Sept 27 2024- 883,503 Sept 20 2024- 886,915
Sept 13 2024- 886,825 Sept 6 2024- 886,232 Aug 30 2024- 885,373
Aug 23 2024- 885,409
Patients Added Last Week: 2,560 Qualified Ordering Physicians:
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Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 322,542,231
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 2,876,478
-Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 118,069.776 Approved Dispensing Locations: 683 Added Last Week: 4 COOKIES - PENSACOLA
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