Memorial Healthcare System Participates in Groundbreaking Clinical Trial for Innovative Pleural Effusion Treatment
March 27, 2025 – Memorial Healthcare System is one of only four healthcare centers in the nation to have participated in a clinical trial for the Pleural Dynamics ACES™ System, a game-changing device that uses a patient’s normal breathing to provide continuous relief from pleural effusion—excess fluid buildup in the pleural space between the lungs and chest wall. This fully internal, patient-friendly system eliminates the need for external catheters, frequent drainage, and prolonged hospital stays.
The trial concluded March 25, and with FDA approval already secured, the device is expected to reach the general market soon after. With its participation, Memorial Healthcare System continues its commitment to pioneering innovative treatments that enhance patient care and transform lives.
“The ACES™ System represents a significant leap forward in pleural effusion management,” said Dr. Mark Block, Chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery Program, at Memorial Healthcare System. “This fully internal, patient-friendly device is designed to offer relief without the complications of traditional treatments, and we’re excited to be part of the study advancing this technology.”
Pleural effusion affects 1.5 million Americans annually, often linked to conditions such as cancer, heart failure, pneumonia, and kidney or liver disease.
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| The Sands Family Foundation Donates $1.75 Million In Support of Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Keeping the Promise Campaign
March 27, 2025 – Rob and Pamela Sands, through The Sands Family Foundation, have given a $1.75 million gift to Keeping the Promise…The Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The Sands’ latest donation will name the cardiovascular operating room in the new surgical suite.
“Nothing speaks louder to the strength of our vision, mission and strategic plans than donors who choose to give multiple times to the same capital campaign,” said Lincoln Mendez, North Region Executive, Baptist Health and CEO, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health. “Rob and Pamela Sands have quickly become integral members of the Boca Regional family, demonstrating unwavering commitment and generosity. We are incredibly fortunate to have the Sands as part of our donor family, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their support.”
Mr. Sands retired from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Constellation Brands in 2019. He now serves as a non-management director for the company, which is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. Their mission is to build brands people love because they believe elevating human connections is worth reaching for.
Rob and Pamela Sands, through The Sands Family Foundation, have demonstrated extraordinary philanthropy, actively supporting healthcare, education and the arts. Their impact has long been felt in Manhattan and Rochester, New York and the Finger Lakes region, where their generosity has strengthened communities and transformed lives.
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BROWARD HEALTHPOINT CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF “STAY HEALTHY TOGETHER” PROGRAM
Melida Akiti and Shane Strum
March 27, 2025 – Broward HealthPoint, in partnership with the City of Lauderdale Lakes, proudly announced the launch of “Stay Healthy Together,” a comprehensive community health initiative designed to enhance access to preventative and primary care throughout Broward County.
Broward HealthPoint, an affiliate of Broward Health, provides high quality, affordable healthcare and is the medical safety net for Broward County residents residing in the northern two-thirds of the county.
The initiative kicked off on Saturday, March 22, at Vincent Torres Park in Lauderdale Lakes, where local and state leaders, including State Representative Lisa Dunkley, Lauderdale Lakes Mayor Veronica Edward Phillips and Lauderdale Lakes Commissioners, joined various organizations to provide resources to the community.
Broward HealthPoint provided an array of essential healthcare services, including workshops, preventative screenings and access to primary care. Attendees also enjoyed music, packaged meals, fun games for children, face painting and other engaging activities for families.
“With Stay Healthy Together, we’re meeting people where they are, right here in their own neighborhoods, making access to care easier and more convenient,” said Melida Akiti, corporate transformation executive at Broward Health. “This is just the beginning; we are looking forward to partnering with other cities and organizations to bring healthcare directly into our communities.”
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Tampa General Hospital Leadership Named to List of Tampa Bay’s Most Influential Business Leaders
The academic health system’s president and CEO, chief academic officer and several of its board members are recognized for contributing to a positive and successful local economy through innovative initiatives.
Tampa, FL – March 27, 2025 – John Couris, president and CEO of Florida Health Sciences Center, which comprises a portfolio of organizations, including Tampa General Hospital (TGH), Dr. Charles Lockwood, executive vice president and chief academic officer at Tampa General, the executive vice president of USF Health, and dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM), and several members of the Tampa General board have been named to the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Power 100 list for 2025, including Drew Graham, board chair; Blake Casper, vice-chair, treasurer, finance & nominating committee chair; Gregory Celestan, corporate secretary, audit & compliance committee chair; Oscar Horton, USF appointee (ex-officio); and T. Corey Neil, investment committee chair.
The Power 100 identifies Tampa Bay’s most influential leaders, who are driving change and shaping the business landscape. Their inclusion underscores their collective leadership in transforming health care delivery and fostering innovation across the industry.
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Top Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Kevin O’Donnell Joins HCA Florida Healthcare
March 29, 2025 – HCA Florida University Hospital and HCA Florida Westside Hospital, announced the addition of Dr. Kevin O’Donnell, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, to their medical staff. With extensive experience in joint replacement, preservation and reconstruction, Dr. O’Donnell brings cutting-edge expertise in treating athletes and inactive individuals of all ages.
“We’re excited to welcome Dr. Kevin O’Donnell as we continue to grow our Orthopedic Program and expand access to expert, high-quality care,” said Drew Tyrer, CEO of HCA Florida Westside Hospital. “Our community will appreciate his patient-centered approach.”
Dr. O’Donnell is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and specializes in a wide range of orthopedic treatments, including shoulder and knee arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair and stabilization, elbow alignment reconstruction, knee cartilage restoration and much more.
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HCA Florida Mercy Hospital Completes $42.8 Million Women’s Services Expansion
Mayor Francis Suarez, Commissioner Christine King, Sister Elizabeth Worley, join CEO Allyssa Tobitt and Mercy nursing staff in the cutting of the ribbon marking the completion of HCA Florida Mercy Hospital’s $42.8 Million Women’s Services Expansion Project. This year, HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is celebrating 75 years of service to the community.
March 27, 2025 – HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is proud to announce the completion of a $42.8 million Women’s Services expansion project. This milestone comes as the hospital celebrates 75 years of serving the community and a legacy of welcoming newborns since 1950.
Key features of the Women’s Services expansion include:
-New 25-Bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Designed with private spaces and ocean views, the NICU offers a serene setting for families. It includes dedicated infant/parent rooms, allowing parents to stay with their baby for 24 hours before transitioning home. The NICU also features a cutting-edge camera system, enabling families to stay connected through real-time, live-streaming video access.
-Expanded Labor & Delivery and Postpartum Units: The upgraded units increase capacity and integrate advanced technology to support laboring mothers. Spacious labor and delivery rooms include cordless fetal monitoring and accommodations for partners, ensuring a nurturing birth experience. The expansion also introduces an upgraded, dedicated OB emergency department for immediate specialized care.
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Delray Medical Center Surgeon First in the World to Complete Innovative Vascular Procedure
Dr. Joseph Ricotta Performs First Celt ACD PLUS Surgery
DELRAY BEACH, FL – March 27th, 2025 – Delray Medical Center vascular surgeon, Dr. Joseph Ricotta, is the first in the world to utilize the Celt ACD PLUS System in a procedure.
The Celt ACD is an innovative small-bore closure device available in 5F, 6F, and 7F sizes, designed for rapid arterial puncture closure following percutaneous catheter-based vascular procedures. It helps seal the artery after a procedure, reducing the risk for complications. Its novel mechanism of action reduces major vascular closure complications such as bleeding, hematomas, and pseudoaneurysms. Clinical data has demonstrated significant reductions in time to hemostasis, ambulation, and discharge, leading to improved efficiency and cost savings in post-anesthesia care. This next-generation device enhances the proven Celt ACD® platform by providing physicians with a visual indication for precise placement and closure, particularly beneficial in cases where ultrasound imaging is not available.
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New da Vinci 5 Surgical System is a Game Changer for Patient’s Surgery at Broward Health Coral Springs
March 28, 2025 – When 71-year-old Boynton Beach resident Audrey Berkowitz was told she needed a total hysterectomy, she was prepared for a long and painful journey. She recalled how past generations of female family members and friends faced long and difficult recoveries from that surgery. Thanks to groundbreaking robotic-assisted surgical technology at Broward Health Coral Springs, her experience was seamless.
“I couldn’t be more pleased with my medical care,” Audrey said. “I expected to be in significant pain, but I was up and moving the same day and discharged with minimal discomfort. It’s truly not like the hysterectomies of past generations.”
Audrey was the first patient at Broward Health Coral Springs to undergo surgery using the hospital’s newly acquired da Vinci 5 Surgical System, a state-of-the-art robotic-assisted technology designed to enhance precision and improve patient outcomes. Her total hysterectomy, performed by Zoyla Almeida, M.D., an obstetrician-gynecologist with 3,000 robotic-assisted surgeries to her credit, was completed with extraordinary efficiency, allowing for a shorter recovery time and significantly less post-operative pain than traditional surgical methods.
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My Cancer Treatment Checklist of Questions
The early part of a cancer journey will be filled with questions. Keep a running list of them and bring it to every appointment.
MIAMI, FLORIDA (March 28, 2025) – As a cancer patient, it can be challenging to ask questions of your health care providers. Even though I am a trained journalist who practically asks questions for a living, I struggled with all the questions I had during the early parts of my cancer journey.
It’s easy to be intimidated by the experts who are your professional caregivers or to worry that you’re taking up too much of their valuable time. Then there’s the desire to appear well-informed and well-educated about your health.
“Sometimes, people think they kind of get it or don’t get it at all and are embarrassed to ask questions,” says Andrea Marie Cook, M.S., B.S.N, RN, CSN, patient and family education and health literacy manager for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – the University of Miami Health System. She explains that asking and understanding the answers to questions about your health is a key aspect of health literacy, which is the ability to access, understand, and use health information. “People with lower health literacy have a higher rate of death, even when controlling for age and income,” she says.
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Community Health of South Florida Inc. Hosts Beam Signing Ceremony for Children’s Crisis Center
Center will address rising suicide and mental illness rates among kids
March 28, 2025- Miami, FL – Community Health of South Florida Inc. (CHI) will host a special beam signing ceremony for its Children’s Crisis Center on March 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The event will take place at 10300 SW 216th St., Miami, FL 33190.
Now that the beams are erected for the 11,400 square foot state of the art facility, the project is a sign of hope for so many families in South Florida with kids who are currently suffering from severe mental illness. Right now, there is a shortage of these facilities forcing families to sometimes drive more than 100 miles with a child in crisis to get treatment.
“We are making history in South Florida,” said Blake Hall, President and CEO at CHI. “The beam signing ceremony symbolizes the collective effort and dedication of our supporters in making the Children’s Crisis Center a reality. Together, we are building a brighter future for our children.”
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Baptist Health South Florida Awarded on Fortune’s List of America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025
March 27, 2025 — Baptist Health South Florida has been named to Fortune’s list of America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025—its third consecutive year on the list and the highest-ranking hospital system in Florida.
This award is presented by Fortune and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list can currently be viewed on the Fortune website.
“Innovation, research and continuous improvement strengthen our commitment and advance our capabilities in providing high-quality, evidence-based care to our patients,” said Bo Boulenger, president and chief executive officer of Baptist Health. “We are proud to be recognized for cultivating a culture of innovation, reflected in our adoption of cutting-edge technologies, research initiatives and clinical trials, and academic partnerships, which enable us to push medicine forward.”
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Marcus Neuroscience Institute to Host Brain and Spine Symposium
March 28, 2025– Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, will host its Brain and Spine Symposium from May 15th through the 16th at the Boca Marriott Town Center in Boca Raton. The two-day educational event will highlight the latest advances in the field of neuroscience through lectures, interactive panel discussions, and case-based presentations. In addition, experts will discuss best practices in the neuroscience field, including first-day presentations from the Institute’s neurosurgeon and course director, Timothy O’Connor, M.D., on the latest in augmented reality, as well as a discussion and presentation about normal pressure hydrocephalus and shunts from neurosurgeon Frank Vronis, M.D.
The second day will include presentations from neurologist Sameea Husain, D.O., on the latest findings about Parkinson’s Disease along with the newest treatments. Course director and Director of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology Peter Gliebus, M.D., will discuss Frontotemporal Dementia and the effects it has on the brain.
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HCA Florida Kendall Hospital welcomes new assistant chief medical officer
MARCH 28, 2025 – HCA Florida Kendall Hospital announces the appointment of Dr. David Colvin as the new assistant chief medical officer. Dr. Colvin is an experienced physician leader and pediatric intensivist.
Dr. Colvin comes to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital from Providence Swedish, in Seattle, where he was the medical director of the pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric procedural sedation and pediatric critical care transport programs. During his time with Providence Swedish, he was the previous system chief of pediatrics and chief of staff-elect for the First Hill campus where he led quality initiatives and provided leadership for women’s and children’s programs, medical staff peer review and pediatric programmatic development.
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Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Amprion announce collaboration to advance neurodegenerative disease diagnostics
ROCHESTER, Minn. and SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2025 – Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Amprion, a global leader advancing diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders through seed amplification testing, today announced a collaboration to expand access to Amprion’s SAAmplify–αSYN (CSF) test across the United States. The test (test ID ASYNC) is available today for clients of Mayo Clinic Laboratories through the collaboration that combines the expertise of both organizations to enhance patient care and improve diagnostic accuracy for neurodegenerative diseases.
Amprion's SAAmplify™–αSYN (CSF) test has gained attention as a reliable laboratory-based test that aids in the diagnosis of synucleinopathies, including Parkinson's disease (PD), Lewy body dementia (LBD), multiple system atrophy (MSA), and Alzheimer’s disease + DLB. This test can identify the presence of alpha-synuclein pathology several years before overt clinical features of PD, LBD, or MSA appear, providing a critical tool for early diagnosis and differentiation from other conditions such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). The assay is also the only seed amplification assay commercially available to detect synucleinopathies in CSF.
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Expanding access to Type 2 diabetes treatment in rural Florida through telehealth
March 27, 2025 — Getting to a specialist for a doctor’s appointment can be tough in the best of circumstances. But what if you live two hours away from the nearest one?
UF/IFAS is studying how telehealth can expand healthcare access in rural communities, especially when it comes to medical specialist appointments. A recent study by UF/IFAS Family, Youth and Community Sciences assistant professor Melissa Vilaro showed that patients managing Type 2 diabetes in rural counties had successful and positive experiences using telehealth.
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DOH-Miami-Dade Issues Rabies Alert
March 27, 2025 – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is issuing a rabies alert in Miami-Dade County in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a horse tested on March 26, 2025, in unincorporated Miami-Dade County off State Road 997 (Krome Ave). DOH-Miami-Dade is monitoring rabies among wild animals in the area. All residents and visitors should be aware that rabies is currently present in the wild animal population.
People and domestic animals should always avoid physical contact with wild animals (e.g., raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, coyotes), which carry a higher risk of human exposure and a need for rabies post-exposure treatment. If you are exposed to rabies, receiving appropriate treatment after exposure will protect you from the risk of rabies.
This rabies alert is for 60 days and includes the following boundaries in Miami-Dade County:
Northern boundary: SW 128th St.
Southern boundary: SW 161st St.
Eastern boundary: SW 177th Ave. (Krome Ave.)
Western boundary: SW 197th Ave.
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NNU statement on HHS layoffs
The nation’s largest union of registered nurses provided the following statement in response to today’s announcement of mass layoffs in the Health and Human Services department.
March 27, 2025- “Registered nurses continue to be shocked and disturbed by the current administration’s starving of critical public health care resources.
“Our nation’s public health depends on the dedicated civil servants who ensure the smooth delivery of health care to our nation’s elderly, young, and poor through Medicaid, prevent the spread of infectious diseases through the CDC, and develop health promotion and disease and injury prevention programs across all federal agencies. The knowledge, expertise, and resources they provide enable state and local governments to support the health of our communities. The 225,000 nurses in our union and the millions of nurses across the country depend on these federal agencies to keep us safe and to keep our patients safe.
“These staffing cuts, in concert with recent funding and grant cuts – like the CDC’s withdrawal of $11.4 billion in infectious disease response – should be alarming to anyone who is invested in improving our country’s health care outcomes. It is clear to union nurses that the goal of this administration and Congressional Republicans is not to improve health, but to slash services and ultimately privatize the goods and services that are meant to serve all of us, so that their billionaire donors can boost their profits. The nation’s largest union of registered nurses will be mobilizing to protect our patients and fight back against these cruel and short-sighted cuts
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HHS Announces Transformation to Make America Healthy Again
March 27, 2025 — Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a dramatic restructuring in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative.”
The restructuring will address this and serve multiple goals without impacting critical services. First, it will save taxpayers $1.8 billion per year through a reduction in workforce of about 10,000 full-time employees who are part of this most recent transformation. When combined with HHS’ other efforts, including early retirement and Fork in the Road, the restructuring results in a total downsizing from 82,000 to 62,000 full-time employees.
Secondly, it will streamline the functions of the Department. Currently, the 28 divisions of the HHS contain many redundant units. The restructuring plan will consolidate them into 15 new divisions, including a new Administration for a Healthy America, or AHA, and will centralize core functions such as Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, External Affairs, and Policy. Regional offices will be reduced from 10 to 5.
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Creating a healthier future: Guidewell publishes 2024 impact report
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – March 27, 2025 – GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation (“GuideWell”), a leading not-for-profit, policyholder-owned health solutions organization, released its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing the power of collective action to create a healthier future.
GuideWell includes several key entities: Florida Blue, the leading health insurance company in Florida; Florida Blue Foundation, its philanthropic affiliate; Triple-S Management, a leading health care service company in Puerto Rico; and Fundación Triple-S, its philanthropic affiliate.
The report demonstrates the progress GuideWell made last year towards increasing access to high-quality health care, reducing health disparities, improving mental well-being, addressing food insecurity, and equipping its workforce for the future. It also examines how the organization’s business model enables a more human-centric and sustainable path forward for health care, with affordability front and center.
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The Miami Cancer Institute Women’s Cancer Symposium is one-day live event dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals involved in the care of women with cancer. This symposium brings together a distinguished group of oncology experts, offering a rich opportunity for participants to explore the latest advancements, evidence-based practices, and multidisciplinary strategies for managing complex challenges in women's cancer care.
This year our focus will be on the latest advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancers that predominantly affect women, such as breast, ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers. There will be updates on cutting-edge therapies like immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and innovative diagnostic tools that improve early detection and treatment success rates. The speakers will cover best practices for early detection, preventive measures, and screening guidelines for women at high risk for cancer.
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United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention, in collaboration with the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition and Florida Department of Children and Families will host the 10th Annual South Florida Behavioral Health Conference: The Power of Prevention on Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center to promote community awareness and support of behavioral health and substance use prevention.
The two-day Conference is for professionals in the behavioral and mental health fields to share insights, research, and best practices in promoting mental health and well-being. The Conference will feature renowned subject matter experts ranging from psychologists, behavioral health clinicians, professors, trauma and grief specialists, and prevention specialists who will provide crucial continuing education seminars, workshops and keynote sessions. Licensed Clinicians and Certified Professionals can earn CEU credits. For more information and to register/purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/event/bhc2025/. |
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Participants will break through limitations, build momentum, try new activities, discover the power of shared experiences, and support from an uplifting community and expert healthcare professionals in South Florida. We will offer: - Personalized assessment clinic - Balance and Fall Recovery - Yoga / Stretching - Pickleball - Adaptive Cycling - And more!!! Attached is more information for you to share with any patients who might be interested. Please click link below to register: https://forms.office.com/r/vh4SLmZdND Please register no later than April 14, 2025. Please email Luzcategui@hanger.com if you have any questions. Together we can help people with limb loss/difference achieve their best outcomes! |
UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY CELEBRATES 85 YEARS OF IMPACT DURING ANNUAL MAYORS’ GALA ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO
The Annual Mayors’ Gala will shine a spotlight on United Way of Broward County’s 85-year legacy of impact, celebrating its commitment to strengthening lives and transforming the community.
This prestigious evening brings together influential leaders, philanthropists, and changemakers dedicated to building a stronger, more resilient Broward County.
The program will showcase United Way of Broward’s far-reaching impact, including more than 130 programs offered annually and an extraordinary contribution of over half a billion dollars to the community over the past 85 years.
WSVN Local 7 Anchor and Emmy Award winning journalist Lynn Martinez will serve as the evening’s emcee.
All proceeds from the event will benefit United Way of Broward County to help support its mission.
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Make plans to join us at the TradeWinds Resort on St. Pete Beach on the 27th and 28th of June 2025 for our next educational conference Empowering Nurses at the Bedside & Beyond: Moving towards improved outcomes & satisfaction through greater mental health. Please click here to be among the first to register to attend and save with our best rates including discounted member rates for individuals and groups of ten or more!
We are now accepting abstracts addressing programs, research, scholarly projects, and process improvement exemplars that have succeeded in advancing staff and student mental health and contributed to strong workplace cultures or learning environments that have measurably improved staff or student retention in either practice or academic settings, contributed to improved team interaction, interaction with patients or students, and improved patient or student outcomes and experiences
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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
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“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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Mar 28 2025- 905,556 Mar 21 2025- 905,006 Mar 14 2025- 903,790
Mar 07 2025- 902,566 Feb 28 2025- 902,647 Feb 21 2025- 901,726
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Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 391,297,261
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 43,273
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