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GREATER MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – 2023 HEALTH CARE HEROES
On May 17, 2023 the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Health Care Heroes awards luncheon at Jungle Island in Miami, Florida. The event was attended by more than 450 Healthcare Professionals.
The winners of the various awards were:
EQUITABLE ADVISORS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT
DANIEL ARMSTRONG, PHD
Professor & Executive Vice Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Director, Mailman Center for Child Development, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
LILIAN ABBO, MD, FIDSA
Associate Chief Medical Officer, Infectious Diseases, Jackson Health System
Professor of Clinical Infectious Diseases at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Miami Transplant Institute
NURSES
TAMI THOMAS, PHD, RN, APRN-CPNP, FAANP, FAAN
Associate Dean, Research/Director of PhD Nursing Program and Professor, Florida International University Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences
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| MEMORIAL TO IMPROVE HEALTH FOR UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES ‘ONE CITY AT A TIME’
May 19, 2023 – For more than 70 years, Memorial Healthcare System has provided care at its facilities to individuals from communities in south Broward County, regardless of the person’s ability to pay. Now, the health-focused provider is taking things a step further, increasing access for uninsured and underinsured children and adults by providing services directly from underserved locations.
Memorial has unveiled a population health initiative called “One City at a Time” that will station Memorial Primary Care Mobile Health Centers, or mobile units, within cities in south Broward for extended periods of time. Medical professionals with expertise in both pediatric and adult medicine will be on-site to provide vaccines, conduct health screenings and school physicals, and offer nutritional counseling. Additionally, they can make referrals to dentists, determine Medicaid eligibility, and link individuals to social services.
“We know that not having easy access to care is one of the social determinants that impact a person’s overall health,” said Melida Akiti, vice president of the Ambulatory Program and Community Services at Memorial Primary Care. “This effort is focused on removing barriers and increasing trust among people that often feel society has left them behind.” Memorial’s program began with a kickoff event May 20 at Foster Park in Hallandale Beach. Memorial’s mobile units will then be stationed at that location every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for six weeks. After that, they will remain in the community one day a week for two years.
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RHEUMATOLOGIST DR. YESENIA SANTIAGO-CASAS JOINS HOLY CROSS MEDICAL GROUP
Rheumatologist Dr. Yesenia Santiago-Casas Joins Holy Cross Medical Group
May 18, 2023 – Rheumatologist Yesenia Santiago-Casas, M.D., FACP, FACR has joined the Holy Cross Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician employed group of more than 130 physicians providing services throughout Broward County.
Dr. Santiago-Casas, who has been treating patients in Broward County since 2013, was most recently a rheumatology consultant at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Westside Regional Hospital in Plantation and Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood and Integral Rheumatology and Immunology Specialists in Plantation where she was also active in research as a sub-investigator. She is a member of the Florida Medical Association, Florida Society of Rheumatology, American College of Rheumatology, Puerto Rico Rheumatology Association, Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos de Puerto Rico and the American College of Physicians.
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TGH ANNOUNCES WENDI GOODSON-CELERIN AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND NEW CHIEF NURSING OFFICER
The 35-year veteran will lead nursing services across the academic medical center.
May 17, 2023 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has appointed Wendi Goodson-Celerin, DNP, APRN, NE-BC, to the position of senior vice president and chief nursing officer. A nurse executive with 35 years of advancing nursing practice, leadership, patient care, and advocacy, Goodson-Celerin will be responsible for leading all nursing services across Tampa General with a focus on further developing cross-functional collaboration among nursing teams throughout hospital departments.
“Wendi is an integral part of Tampa General and has spent the past 35 years playing a critical role in advocating the professionalism of nurses, as well as the growth and development of our nursing teams,” said Kelly Cullen, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Tampa General. “Her outstanding communication abilities, exemplary collaboration skills, and proven leadership style will continue to drive strategic nursing innovation at Tampa General that prioritizes compassion, integrity, respect and accountability.”
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CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER HOSPITAL’S MAY POPS EVENT STRIKES A CHORD RAISING NEARLY $500K TO ENHANCE PATIENT CARE
May 18, 2023 – Cleveland Clinic supporters gathered with good friends for a good cause to support the 32nd annual May Pops spring concert featuring the Brevard Symphony Orchestra. With more than 600 guests in attendance, the end-of-year event was held at the Windsor polo field in Vero Beach and raised nearly $500k to benefit Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital priorities. Special thanks went to Presenting Sponsors Marlynn and Bill Scully; VIP Hospitality Sponsors Mrs. Herman F. Becker and Chris and Keena Clifford; and Broadway Sponsors Bob Williams and Karen Katen.
The evening commenced with remarks by Indian River Hospital Interim President David Peter, MD, MBA, who thanked guests for their unwavering commitment to elevating medical care for residents of Indian River County. He also celebrated longtime Chairman Tony Woodruff and his wife, Sally, for their extraordinary service and leadership over the years. Mr. Woodruff will be stepping down as Chairman this year and transitioning to the role of Chairman Emeritus.
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TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL TEAMS UP WITH NAVINA TO BRING TRANSFORMATIVE AI TO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS
Navina’s AI platform helps health systems transform patient care and value-based outcomes.
May 18, 2023 – Navina, the Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered platform that transforms large amounts of patient data into actionable primary care, and Tampa General Hospital (TGH), a 1,040-bed, not-for-profit, academic medical center and one of the largest hospitals in the United States, have announced a new partnership to bring Navina’s AI to the health system’s primary care clinicians.
Navina’s AI takes large amounts of patient data, including information from labs, consult notes, imaging and more to help create a concise picture of a patient’s health status that is instantly understandable and actionable. Clinicians using Navina’s platform can quickly assess diagnoses and opportunities to improve care and compliance with quality measures.
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BAPTIST HEALTH MIAMI CARDIAC & VASCULAR INSTITUTE NOW OFFERING SMARTSPEED A.I. SOFTWARE FOR MEDICAL IMAGING OF PATIENTS
May 18, 2023 – Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute announces its newest addition of services with the new SmartSpeed Artificial Intelligence software for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of patients from Philips. Adding advanced AI data collection algorithms, Philips SmartSpeed delivers higher image resolution with up to three times faster scan times and virtually no loss in image quality, representing a major step forward in diagnostic confidence and MR department productivity.
“This technology is the new benchmark when it comes to bringing the latest developments in medical scans which will provide enhanced imaging for patients,” said Constantino Pena, M.D., medical director of vascular imaging with Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. “Powered by AI, these imaging solutions help turn data into actionable insights to increase diagnostic confidence and help improve clinical outcomes for our patients.”
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BROWARD HEALTH HONORS TRAUMA SURVIVORS
May 18, 2023 – In observance of National Trauma Survivor Day, Broward Health hosted a celebration to honor trauma patients, the emergency medical team, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) partners. Broward Health’s Level I and Level II nationally designated trauma centers at Broward Health Medical Center and Broward Health North serve both pediatric and adult patients.
“It takes great expertise to provide the level of care that our trauma team offers to our most critical patients,” said Ivan Puente, M.D., medical director of trauma and critical care services at Broward Health. “We see our trauma survivors at their worst, and it means the world to us to see them recover.”
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DIRECTOR OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-PALM BEACH COUNTY APPOINTED TO PALM HEALTH FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES
May 18, 2023 – Palm Health Foundation announced today the appointment of Jyothi Gunta MD, MPH, Director of the Florida Department of Health-Palm Beach County, to its board of trustees. Dr. Gunta replaces former director, Alina Alonso, MD, who retired earlier this year. The department of health trustee position is appointed to ensure the foundation maintains close ties with public health in Palm Beach County.
Dr. Gunta’s professional interests, including obesity medicine, occupational medicine, health and wellness, education, and policy, align with Palm Health Foundation’s mission to inspire and fund solutions for better health in Palm Beach County. She will help guide the foundation as it launches its new strategic plan, evolving its work to create a countywide culture of health network, advance brain health, and strengthen the health professions.
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“AT BROWARD HEALTH, I FELT LOVED.”
May 19, 2023 – After spending his first five months of life at Broward Health Medical Center, baby Alanie Lettsome graduated from the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and is going home to the island of St. Thomas.
His mother Graysel Stuart sought care at Broward Health’s flagship hospital, which operates a Level III NICU, after cervical incompetence put her at high risk of an early delivery.
Three days after she arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Stuart delivered her son during her 23rd week of pregnancy. Considered a micro preemie, Alanie weighed only 1 pound, 1 ounce.
Babies born this early are at a higher risk for major complications. While Stuart said at times the situation was overwhelming, she appreciated her medical team’s honesty about the situation so she could be mentally prepared for any potential complications.
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BAPTIST HEALTH HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL ACHIEVES GOLD SAFE SLEEP CERTIFICATION THROUGH CRIBS FOR KIDS®
May 18, 2023 – Baptist Health Homestead Hospital was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a Gold Safe Sleep Hospital for their commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. The National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program was created by Cribs for Kids®, a national infant safe sleep organization.
“Sleep-Related Death (SRD) results in the loss of more than 3,500 infants every year in the U.S.,” said Michael H. Goodstein, M.D., neonatologist and medical director of research at Cribs for Kids®. “We know that modeling safe infant sleep in the hospital and providing education to families has a significant effect on infant mortality. Cribs for Kids® Hospital Certification Program is designed to recognize those hospitals that are taking an active role in reducing these preventable deaths.”
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DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER UNVEILS FIRST-FLOOR TOWER EXPANSION
May 19, 2023 – Delray Medical Center announces a procedural suite expansion project on its first-floor surgical tower, aimed at enhancing capabilities and elevating the patient experience. With a total investment of approximately $13 million, the expansion encompasses three operating rooms, private prep and recovery rooms, an advanced endoscopy suite, a designated post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), and the introduction of a third CT scanner.
This expansion project at Delray Medical Center signifies a significant leap forward in delivering exceptional surgical care, prioritizing outpatient services, and facilitating quick, minimally invasive procedures. Initially, the expanded facilities will offer services in urology, gastrointestinal (GI), and general surgery, with future plans to incorporate orthopedics. This ambulatory surgery center model is designed to streamline processes and ensure patients receive efficient, high-quality care.
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CHENMED CELEBRATES CONTRIBUTIONS OF EMPLOYEES AND PATIENTS OF ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER DESCENT
Medical practice honors founders, team and patients during AAPI Heritage Month with inspiring conversations, initiatives and educational content
May 17, 2023 – The month of May has special meaning to ChenMed, one of the nation’s leading primary care providers that continues to transform health care for underserved seniors nationwide. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and ChenMed’s culture team celebrates the company’s award-winning diversity, equity and inclusion efforts with an exciting toolkit, spotlighting content and community initiatives for team members and patients, as well as other AAPI activities and engagement opportunities throughout the month.
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HEALTHCARE NETWORK RECEIVES $325,224 GRANT TO REACH MORE FAMILIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE WIC OUTREACH EFFORTS
May 19, 2023 — Healthcare Network has been awarded a $325,224 grant to implement a WIC Community Innovation and Outreach Project (WIC CIAO). WIC CIAO is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service and aims to support efforts to develop, implement and evaluate innovative outreach strategies to increase awareness, participation and benefit redemption in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and reduce disparities in program delivery.
In 2020, only 50 percent of all eligible individuals nationwide participated in WIC, equating to a shortfall of almost 6 million individuals. The WIC CIAO Project aims to change that by expanding partnerships with community organizations and using community-level data to develop and implement innovative WIC outreach efforts.
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ACEP ANNOUNCES E-QUAL HONOR ROLL
Emergency Departments Recognized for Excellence in Care for Opioid Use Disorder, Stroke
May 18, 2023 —The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) congratulates the emergency departments named to this year’s Emergency Quality Network (E-QUAL) Honor Roll for notable achievement or improvement in emergency care related to stroke or opioid use disorder treatment.
“The E-QUAL Honor Roll recognizes emergency departments for demonstrating best-in-class initiatives to standardize, report, and continuously improve patient care for opioid use disorder and stroke” said Christopher S. Kang, MD, FACEP, president of ACEP. “Emergency physicians are leading efforts to enhance quality and performance data so that emergency departments can continue to be vital partners in both treatment and prevention.”
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT -HURRICANE SEASON 2023
MAY 19, 2023 – Miami-Dade County Emergency Management Department, urges all County residents to begin pre-season preparations ahead of the start of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season which officially begins June 1st.
Miami-Dade County’s Emergency Management Department supports the community’s disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation needs through the collaboration of information and resources countywide. Learn more here.
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Be sure to plan and prepare ahead of time. Emergency supplies should be fully stocked by June 1st, the start of hurricane season. Once a hurricane warning is declared, most of your preparations should be directed toward your home. Learn about preparing an evacuation plan, organizing a hurricane supply kit, what to do before, during and after a hurricane. Take time to stock your disaster supply to last you 3 to 14 days. Click here to read helpful tips on how to build your emergency supply kit.
2023 HURRICANE READINESS GUIDE Have your received your 2023 Hurricane Readiness Guide in the mail? You can access it online here.
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The FICPA’s 2023 Annual Health Care Industry Conference brings together experts in the field providing the latest data, resources, and insights to explore the most pressing issues facing the health care accounting and business community. Our conference this year will be hosted at a new location, the Loews Royal Pacific Resort – Universal Orlando, May 25 – 26, 2023. This is great opportunity to stay and play in Orlando.
Mr. Tommy Inzina, retired CEO of Baycare Health Systems will be our featured opening keynote and share “Lessons Learned Over My 30 Years in Health Care.” We will also have sessions on Health Care Private Equity, Fraud in Health Care, Cybersecurity in Health Care to include Ransomware, and Update from Washington DC, Tax Exempt updates, PIP Update, Accounting and Auditing Update, and more.
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