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Maintaining Florida’s Economic Success Depends on Extending the ACA Enhanced Premium Support
By Mary C. Mayhew
Congress has a full plate of must-pass legislation before the end of the year. Chief among them is extending the successful enhanced premium support that makes purchasing individual health insurance coverage more affordable.
Without immediate Congressional action, federal funding to maintain this support expires at the end of the year. And, hundreds of thousands of Floridians, many of whom are powering the small business engine of Florida’s thriving economy, will lose health insurance coverage.
If Congress fails to extend the enhanced premium support, the number of uninsured Floridians is expected to increase by more than 40 percent. And, Florida’s small business success story will come to a close. Florida currently leads the nation in both the total number of marketplace enrollees and the number of small business owners with marketplace coverage. Nearly 800,000 small business owners in Florida and more than 500,000 self-employed Floridians have private health insurance coverage through the marketplace. That’s more than any other state.
Enhanced premium support, which comes in the form of tax credits, provides additional subsidies to people who are already eligible for the regular tax credits because of their incomes.
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ACHE of South Florida Member Spotlight – October 2025: Neil Mayo
Neil Mayo remembers the day he made the decision to go into healthcare as a career. As he explained, “When I graduated college with my bachelor’s degree I was discussing with my advisor if I wanted to get my masters. We talked healthcare, and I knew healthcare was never going to go away. At the time, pharmaceutical sales was in its heyday, but something inside of me said, ‘I don’t want to do that, but I want to be in healthcare.'”
Mayo earned both his undergraduate and his masters in healthcare administration from the University of New Haven in Connecticut, then came back to Florida to start his career. He initially worked in IT staffing and recruiting until he got his first opportunity in healthcare, and then he said, “I knew my calling was dealing with seniors.” Mayo has been in the private duty sector for 15 years, and when it was time for a change he pointed out, “Senior Nannies had immense upside so that’s why I chose them.”
Senior Nannies Care Service has been in business for more than 30 years, and according to Mayo, “We do a lot of things that revolve around seniors – sending caregivers into the home for seniors who need extra help, or sending nurses into homes for those who may need more skilled care. Placing seniors into assisted living, independent living – it’s all based around caregivers helping people.”
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Nicklaus Children’s and Mystic Force Foundation Celebrate Patient Legacy Through Annual Gold Ribbon Parade
September 29, 2025 – One in five children loses their fight against childhood cancer every day in the United States. Children in South Florida are no exception. The South Florida community rallied this weekend to renew its commitment to lead the way in treating and helping find a cure for childhood cancer. Nicklaus Children’s and Mystic Force Foundation in collaboration with the North Miami Police Department wrapped-up Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by honoring Nicklaus Children’s patient, Salvatore, lovingly known as Sal, who tragically lost his battle 14 years ago.
At the age of 4, Sal was diagnosed with stage IV neuroblastoma cancer. Sal’s parents learned quickly the many challenges that come with having a child with cancer, but also the reality of how little funding is allocated to childhood cancer treatment and research. Knowing the prognosis for Sal was not one they were prepared for, his parents were certain that his legacy would be the beacon of hope for families in South Florida and around the world in this fight against all childhood cancers.
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Rebekka Hooks, M.D., MSc, Joins Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute as a Neuro-oncologist
September 29, 2025 – Neuro-oncologist Rebekka Hooks, M.D., MSc, has joined Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. She provides comprehensive care to patients with primary and secondary central nervous system tumors. She specializes in treating gliomas, brain metastases, skull base tumors and hereditary tumor syndromes such as neurofibromatosis and Von Hippel–Lindau disease. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in adult neurology.
Dr. Hooks is passionate about advancing supportive care strategies that enhance quality of life, integrating clinical trial opportunities into patient care and mentoring the next generation of physicians through teaching and research. She also contributes to the medical community as a member of the American Academy of Neurology and Society of Neuro-Oncology.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Hooks to our highly skilled team of cancer care specialists dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Leonard Kalman, M.D., executive deputy medical director and chief medical officer at Miami Cancer Institute.
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Joshua M. Heiman, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Urology
September 30, 2025 – Fellowship-trained urologist Joshua M. Heiman, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Urology. He specializes in endourology and minimally invasive urologic surgery and focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones, benign prostatic enlargement, prostate cancer, renal masses and other conditions affecting the urinary and reproductive systems.
Dr. Heiman has advanced training in holmium laser enucleation of the prostate — a highly effective, minimally invasive procedure for patients with very large prostates — as well as percutaneous nephrolithotomy, a specialized technique used to treat large or complex kidney stones. He also received extensive fellowship training in robotic-assisted urologic surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive procedures for conditions involving the kidneys, prostate and bladder.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Heiman to our highly skilled team of medical professionals, dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Marcella Gravalese, MBA-HSA, vice president of Baptist Health Medical Group North.
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Broward Health Imperial Point Names Matthew Hartley as New Chief Financial Officer
September 29, 2025 – Broward Health Imperial Point is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Hartley as its new chief financial officer. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations at the 204-bed hospital located in east Fort Lauderdale, including budgeting, financial planning, analysis, strategy and more.
Hartley has more than a decade of experience in healthcare financial management and is skilled in financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, as well as financial and operational reporting.
“We are excited to welcome Matthew Hartley to our executive team,” said Broward Health Imperial Point’s Chief Executive Officer Robert Dahl. “Matthew will be a key player in our continued growth and sustained commitment to exceptional patient care, experience and healthcare access. I have no doubt that he’ll make an excellent addition to, and have a positive impact on, our dedicated team.”
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Plenary Presentation at The ASTRO Meeting by TGH Cancer Institute Member Dr. Rodney Ellis Demonstrated That Short-course Radiation Improves Quality of Life for Men with Prostate Cancer Without Compromising Outcomes
Phase III trial presented at ASTRO in San Francisco finds five-treatment regimen poised to become new standard of care.
September 29, 2025 — Men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer can receive a complete course of radiation in just five treatments — rather than the typical 20 to 28 — while maintaining excellent cancer control and improving quality of life, according to results of an international phase III trial conducted by Dr. Rodney J. Ellis.
The principal investigator of the trial, Ellis is a radiation oncologist and physician-scientist at the Tampa General Cancer Institute, Tampa General Hospital and serves as director of Clinical Research, Department of Radiation Oncology; and professor of Radiation Oncology, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine.
He presented the study results today (Monday, Sept. 29, 2025) in a plenary session at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.
The NRG Oncology GU-005 trial is among the first large, international Phase III randomized trials directly comparing stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) with a longer course of moderately hypofractionated IMRT for men with localized, intermediate-risk prostate cancer, with co-primary endpoints of disease-free survival and patient-reported outcomes.
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Chief Research and Academic Officer for the Cleveland Clinic Florida Market to Be Inducted into Florida Inventors Hall of Fame
Joseph Iannotti, MD, PhD, to be recognized for his innovation in shoulder repair techniques and pre-operative planning software
Oct. 1, 2025 – Cleveland Clinic announced that Joseph P. Iannotti, MD, PhD, Chief Research and Academic Officer for the Florida market, will be inducted into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Tampa, FL.
A Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, Dr. Iannotti holds 89 U.S. patents. He is recognized for his groundbreaking innovations in shoulder repair techniques and pre-operative planning software.
“Cleveland Clinic is made up of exceptional caregivers, and Dr. Iannotti’s induction into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame is a recognition he richly deserves,” says Conor P. Delaney, MD, MCh, President, Cleveland Clinic Florida Market. “He is a rare surgeon-scientist whose innovations have led to tools that truly change the lives of patients, and his vision continues to shape the future of shoulder surgery.”
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UHealth SoLé Mia Medical Center Opens in North Miami, Redefining the Future of Health Care
An unprecedented destination for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered experience
September 30, 2025 – Miami, FL — The University of Miami Health System (UHealth) today opened the doors of UHealth SoLé Mia Medical Center, an unparalleled new destination for health care in South Florida. The seven-story, 363,000-square-foot facility is the largest ambulatory center in UHealth’s network yet and represents a transformative investment in the region’s future. SoLé Mia is the latest in a series of major expansions – joining UHealth Doral Medical Center and The Lennar Foundation Medical Center – and builds on the advanced specialty care delivered at UHealth’s flagship hospital in downtown Miami. Collectively, these facilities are part of a master plan to bring world-class academic medicine closer to home, with nationally recognized expertise, AI-enabled technology, and healing-focused environments.
“Our vision at SoLé Mia is three-fold: to expand access, improve outcomes, and deliver a clinical experience unlike anything patients have seen before,” said Dipen J. Parekh, M.D., CEO of UHealth. “This medical center is not simply a building. It is the North Star for how we are transforming care across our health system. The future of health care is no longer on the horizon. It is here, now.”
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St. Mary’s Medical Center Names Netonua Reyes as its Chief Nursing Officer
Sept. 29, 2025 – St. Mary’s Medical Center appoints Netonua Reyes as its new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Previously, Reyes served as CNO for Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, GW Health in Washington, D.C. Reyes was also the CNO and Chief Operating Officer at Broward Health Imperial Point in Ft. Lauderdale.
Reyes is an experienced healthcare executive with an extensive background in nursing, working as a nurse for more than 25 years. She earned her nursing degree and Master of Science in nursing from Nova Southeastern. She brings a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems, combined with a strategic mindset, resulting in remarkable improvements in patient outcomes, cost efficiency, and staff engagement.
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West Palm Beach VA to host the first of its kind VA Food Locker ribbon cutting ceremony
Sept 29, 2025- West Palm Beach, Fla. – The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) will host the Warrior Wellness Food Locker ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the West Parking Garage at the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center, 7305 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33410.
The ceremony will celebrate the launch of the first ever Veteran Affairs Food Locker program across the nation as an innovative solution in the fight against Veteran food insecurity and access to nutrition education.
This pioneering initiative, led by WPBVAHCS Clinical Dietitian Billie Smith and her interdisciplinary team, is part of a broader commitment to improving the overall well-being of the most vulnerable Veterans by addressing dietary, mental health, and economic needs.
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Jupiter Medical Center Named One of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes
Distinction highlights Jupiter Medical Center’s leadership in workplace inclusion
September 29, 2025 – Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) is proud to announce its inclusion on Forbes’ prestigious list of America’s Best Employers for Women. This recognition follows JMC’s accolade as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, announced earlier this year, underscoring the organization’s commitment to its workforce.
As the only health care organization in South Florida to be featured on the Best Employers for Women list, Jupiter Medical Center continues to set the standard for inclusive workplace culture and leadership in the region. Forbes partnered with Statista to survey women about their current – and previous – employers. Respondents ranked employers in multiple categories, including pay equity, advancement opportunities, parental leave, work-life balance, and benefits for childcare and eldercare. Researchers also considered the percentage of women in executive and board positions.
“This honor reflects our commitment to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive,” said Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “At JMC, we believe that culture is essential to driving innovation across our organization and delivering exceptional health care.”
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Preparing for the future: Baptist Health (JAX) CEO shares retirement plans and succession strategy
Dr. Michael Mayo will assume a senior advisory role in January 2026 to provide continuity of leadership and transitional support for the new CEO, to be named by December 2025.
Jacksonville, Fla., September 30, 2025 – In a planned leadership transition that reflects strong internal succession planning and continuity, Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, announced today that he will retire from Baptist Health in December 2026. To ensure a seamless transition of leadership, Dr. Mayo and the Baptist Health Board of Directors have initiated the selection process for the new CEO, with a goal of naming an internal successor before the end of 2025.
“This announcement of my retirement and transition timeline is part of an intentional, multi-year succession and leadership development process that I have worked on with our Board for a very long time,” said Dr. Mayo. “From the moment I became CEO, it was clear that a long-term, structured succession strategy would help ensure Baptist Health would be well prepared with a pipeline of senior leadership for the future.”
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SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM AND CIGNA HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCE NEW CONTRACT AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE Oct. 1, 2025
September 29, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and Cigna Healthcare have reached a new contract agreement that ensures access to affordable, high-quality health care for the community. The effective date for the new contract is October 1, 2025.
The new agreement reestablishes and solidifies the relationship between Cigna, Sarasota Memorial and its employed physician group First Physicians Group. Under the agreement, Cigna Healthcare commercial plan members will benefit from access to:
-Sarasota Memorial’s two acute-care hospitals
-Comprehensive network of outpatient and urgent care centers
-Primary and specialty physicians and affiliated providers employed by SMH’s First Physicians Group (FPG).
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NCH Recognized with Prestigious Silver Level Achievement Award from ACC/NCDR
September 29, 2025 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is proud to announce that the NCH Rooney Heart Institute has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (ACC/NCDR) with a Silver Level Achievement Award in the very first year of participation – the highest distinction attainable in an inaugural year.
This national recognition honors the Rooney Heart Institute’s commitment to providing exceptional, evidence-based cardiac care and achieving high standards in patient outcomes.
Out of all participating hospitals in Florida, only 12 centers achieved any level of award this year, and the NCH Rooney Heart Institute was among them, further solidifying NCH’s position as a leader in cardiovascular excellence.
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NCH, Florida Department of Health in Collier County, Healthcare Network, and Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida Release Collier County Community Health Assessment
September 29, 2025 — Four leading health organizations have partnered to release the Collier County Community Health Assessment (CHA), a comprehensive study of local health needs and priorities that will serve as the foundation for future community health planning.
For the first time, Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH), Florida Department of Health in Collier County, and Healthcare Network came together as a steering committee to guide the assessment with the Health Planning Council of Southwest Florida, who coordinated the effort. The group met monthly throughout the project to coordinate planning, creation, and implementation.
The CHA draws on a wide range of data sources, including demographic, socioeconomic, and health status indicators. It also incorporates feedback from the community through surveys, questionnaires, focus groups, and interviews with community leaders. This year’s assessment breaks out survey responses by geographic region, offering unique insights into the diverse communities of Collier County.
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New Autoinjector Device for Severe Bleeding Emergencies is a Faster, Simpler Solution Compared With IV Treatment
JERUSALEM, September 29, 2025 — Lifesaving treatment for severe bleeding emergencies can now be rapidly delivered via a new tranexamic acid (TXA) autoinjector device developed by a team including the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU).
Severe bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death in trauma situations, from combat zones to highway accidents. TXA—an antifibrinolytic drug known to significantly improve survival in severe bleeding by helping to stabilize blood clots and reduce blood loss—is already widely used in hospitals, trauma centers, and by pre-hospital emergency responders. Research has shown that for every 15-minute delay in administering TXA, its effectiveness drops by 10%, underscoring the need for a faster, simpler solution. However, the standard IV method of administration can be difficult to perform in chaotic, high-stress environments, leading to dangerous delays in treatment.
According to the research published in Injury, the new autoinjector is as effective as traditional intravenous methods, but only takes five minutes and doesn’t require medical expertise. This breakthrough could transform trauma care in emergencies, making rapid, easy-to-administer treatment available in hospitals, roadside accidents, or in military situations when every second counts.
The group of researchers was led by Prof. Arik Eisenkraft and Prof. David Gertz of the HU Faculty of Medicine. The simplicity and portability of the autoinjector device allows it to be used widely by paramedics, first responders, and military medics, ensuring that TXA can be administered within the critical early minutes following severe injury.
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HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital recognized as one of cleanest hospitals in the US
September 22, 2025 – HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the 386 cleanest hospitals in the United States. This honor is based on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) five-star rating for cleanliness, reflecting top marks from patient surveys conducted between October 2023 and September 2024.
The recognition comes during Environmental Services Week, a time dedicated to celebrating the vital contributions of Environmental Services (EVS) professionals in healthcare. At HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, cleanliness is more than a standard—it’s a cornerstone of patient safety and comfort, directly supporting the hospital’s mission to deliver an exceptional care experience.
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HCA Florida Osceola Hospital is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
September 29, 2025- Kissimmee, Fla. – HCA Florida Osceola Hospital and its certified comprehensive stroke center have received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
“HCA Florida Osceola Hospital is committed to providing the highest quality patient care in the region by adhering to the latest stroke treatment guidelines,” said David Shimp, chief executive officer of HCA Florida Osceola Hospital. “Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to put evidence-based guidelines to work on a daily basis, which studies show can help patients recover better. The end goal is to ensure more people in Osceola, Orange and Polk counties live longer, healthier lives.”
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NCH Introduces OrthoGrid AI Hip Technology: A First in SW Florida
September 30, 2025 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is proud to announce the introduction of the OrthoGrid® Hip AI system at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) at NCH in Naples, making it the only hospital in Southwest Florida using this advanced, artificial intelligence powered technology to improve outcomes for hip replacement patients.
OrthoGrid Hip AI provides orthopedic surgeons with real-time, intraoperative imaging analysis to enhance precision in implant positioning, leg length measurement, and alignment during total hip replacement procedures. By overlaying AI-based guidance on live fluoroscopic images, the system helps surgeons reduce variability and improve consistency in surgical outcomes.
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CMS Releases Final Guidance for Initial Price Applicability Year 2028 and Manufacturer Effectuation of the Maximum Fair Price in 2026, 2027, and 2028
Final guidance addresses how drugs payable under Medicare Part B will be eligible for negotiation, requirements and process for renegotiation
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released final guidance for the third cycle of negotiations under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program (Negotiation Program). This final guidance incorporates significant policy refinements based on public feedback, with a particular focus on increasing transparency, and implements expanded protections for orphan drugs enacted in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (Public Law 119-21).
This guidance builds off the historic efforts by the Trump Administration to lower prescription drug prices and continues to deliver on the promise to put American patients first as outlined in the Executive Order “Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First.”
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Baptist Health Proudly Welcomes Aviva Abosch, M.D., as Deputy Director of Miami Neuroscience Institute.
Dr. Abosch is a fellowship-trained, board-certified neurosurgeon who will also serve as the Institute’s Director of Epilepsy Surgery and Co-Director of Functional Neurosurgery.
Dr. Abosch is internationally recognized for her leadership in epilepsy surgery, functional neurosurgery and advanced surgical treatments for epilepsy, movement disorders, brain tumors and psychiatric conditions.
Her groundbreaking research, funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, has shaped new therapies and improved outcomes for patients worldwide. She has also served as an editor, researcher and leader in numerous national and international neurosurgical societies.
At Baptist Health, Dr. Abosch brings her expertise and patient-centered approach to the South Florida community – ensuring access to world-class neurosurgical care, close to home. Discover leading-edge neuroscience care with Dr. Aviva Abosch and the expert team at Miami Neuroscience Institute. 10/2/25 |
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute, ranked #1 in South Florida for Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report, proudly welcomes Dr. David Kalfa, a world-renowned leader in heart care. Dr. David Kalfa, chief of Cardiovascular Surgery and professor of surgery and pediatrics at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, brings advanced minimally invasive techniques that help kids heal faster and live brighter lives. He joins Dr. Shyam Sathanandam, chief of Cardiovascular Medicine, a pioneer in interventional cardiology who has developed life-saving treatments for children once considered untreatable.
Together, they lead Florida’s only pediatric heart program with two co-directors. Families can feel confident that even the most complex heart conditions can be treated with world- class care, close to home. *highest ranking from U.S. News & World Report
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Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care to Host 2025 Miami Neuroscience Symposium
Leading Experts to Present Latest Advances in Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neurocritical Care
MIAMI, FL – August 27, 2025 – Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute will host the 2025 Miami Neuroscience Symposium on November 6-7, 2025, at the Hilton Miami Downtown in Miami, Florida. The symposium will bring together national and international leaders in neurology, neurosurgery, neurocritical care, and rehabilitation medicine to explore cutting-edge developments in the diagnosis and treatment of complex neurological disorders.
“This symposium provides a unique opportunity for healthcare professionals to engage with thought leaders across the neurosciences,” said Michael W McDermott, M.D., Chief Medical Executive and Irma and Kalman Bass Endowed Chair in Clinical Neuroscience at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, as well as co-director of the symposium. “We’re focused on delivering practical, evidence-based updates that clinicians can apply immediately in their practice, especially in high-stakes areas like stroke care, neurotrauma, epilepsy, and neurodegeneration.”
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Clinics Can Help Gears Up for 12th Annual Golf Classic
September 24, 2025 – After a record-breaking year, Clinics Can Help (CCH) is excited to announce its 12th Annual Golf Classic, returning Friday, October 24, 2025, at a new location: Eastpointe Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens. This year’s event will continue the tradition of honoring everyday champions, both CCH’s clients and the community members who support them while working hard to raise money to support CCH’s KINDER Project (Kids In Need of Durable Equipment Right Now).
Registration for the event will be open at 7:30 a.m. with both range time and breakfast available as well as the opportunity to get a head start on bidding in the silent auction. Returning as event chair is CBS 12 morning anchor Matt Lincoln, joined once again by PGA Tour Champion Dana Quigley as Honorary Chair. The Quigley family, longtime supporters of Clinics Can Help, are deeply connected to CCH’s mission following the assistance they provided to Dana’s son, Devon, for many years.
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Promise Fund Issues 31-Day Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Challenge for Palm Beach, Broward, and Martin County Communities
September 30, 2025 – Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Promise Fund is issuing a breast & cervical cancer screening challenge to communities in Palm Beach, Broward, and Martin Counties: to screen and refer as many women as possible in just 31 days.
The South Florida–based nonprofit is dedicated to increasing survivorship from breast and cervical cancer, and is calling on hospitals, clinics, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations to join forces in this initiative. As part of the October Screening Challenge, we remind women to stay current with life-saving screenings. National experts recommend mammograms beginning at age 40, or earlier with family history, and cervical cancer screening starting at age 21. One in eight women will face breast cancer in her lifetime, and up to 93% of cervical cancers are preventable with screening and HPV vaccination.
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