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BROWARD HEALTH NAMES EVAN BOYAR, M.D., NEW CORPORATE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
September 9, 2025 – Broward Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Evan Boyar, M.D., as its new corporate chief medical officer.
“Dr. Boyar will provide clinical leadership for the entire system and foster collaboration between medical staff and administration,” said Shane Strum, President and CEO of Broward Health. “He will also be instrumental in advancing best practices and driving initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes while supporting physician engagement.”
A board-certified emergency physician who has practiced at Broward Health North since 2010, Dr. Boyar brings a wealth of clinical expertise and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. He has served in several leadership roles at the hospital, including chief of staff, regional medical director of emergency services and chair of the Emergency Department.
“I am deeply honored to take on this role and work alongside such dedicated and talented teams across Broward Health,” said Dr. Boyar. “Together, we will continue to elevate clinical excellence and deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve.”
A standout moment during Dr. Boyar’s tenure was during the 2018 tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. During one of the most challenging times in Broward Health’s history, Dr. Boyar led the team with strength, clarity and empathy. His extraordinary qualities are evident not only in times of crisis but in everyday leadership.
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FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Receives $1.8M Gift from Mark Bruce Swillinger to Establish Professorship in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing and Provide Additional Support
Mark Bruce Swillinger has donated a $1.5 million gift to Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lyn College of Nursing in memory of his late wife, Marilyn Lee Swillinger, to establish an endowed professorship in hospice and palliative care nursing.
Gift Honors Late Wife, Marilyn Lee Swillinger, Supporter and Advocate for Health Care and the Arts
Sept. 2, 2025 – Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has received a $1.5 million gift from Mark Bruce Swillinger in memory of his wife, Marilyn Lee Swillinger, to establish an endowed professorship in hospice and palliative care nursing. The Mark Bruce and Marilyn Lee Swillinger Endowed Professor will expose nursing students to specialized studies in hospice and palliative care throughout their nursing education. Additional gifts totaling $300,000 name the dean’s conference room for Marilyn Lee Swillinger, and the collaborative classroom for Mark and Marilyn together.
Marilyn Lee Swillinger, who passed away on Oct. 30, 2023, after a two-year battle with lung cancer, was especially passionate about supporting health care and the arts. She was a longtime member of the College of Nursing’s advisory board and supported other FAU colleges and departments, in addition to numerous other local charitable organizations.
“This is my opportunity to memorialize Marilyn and give back to the community, which has given so much to us,” said Mark Swillinger. “I can’t say enough about the treatment that hospice gave to Marilyn and me. It’s important not only to the people in need but also for everyone within our community.”
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Physicians: Help Florida Seniors Make Informed Decisions Miami-Dade and Broward County Medical Associations along with other county associations in Florida are promoting this survey: Your input is extremely valuable to Florida’s seniors as they evaluate their options between Traditional Medicare and the various Medicare Advantage Plans available.
Each October, seniors are inundated with marketing and promotional materials promoting the benefits of switching from Traditional Medicare to Medicare Advantage. However, these materials often lack sufficient information about the rights and protections seniors may be relinquishing by making that switch.
The feedback provided by physicians through this survey will be instrumental in helping Florida’s seniors make informed decisions. Physician organizations across the state are working to develop an annual guide to help seniors and their caregivers assess plan performance and choose the option that best fits their needs.
We encourage you to invite fellow physicians to complete the survey. The more data we collect, the more comprehensive and impactful this guide will be for Florida’s senior community. |
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Mehran Habibi, M.D., MBA, Named Chief of Breast Surgery at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute and Deputy Chief of Breast Surgery for Baptist Health Cancer Care
September 9, 2025 – Mehran Habibi, M.D., MBA, an internationally recognized surgical breast oncologist with over two decades of clinical and academic leadership, has been named chief of breast surgery at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute and deputy chief of breast surgery for Baptist Health Cancer Care. His clinical expertise includes oncoplastic and nipple-sparing mastectomies, nerve-preserving and risk-reducing procedures, and advanced intraoperative tumor localization and margin assessment technologies.
Before joining Baptist Health, Dr. Habibi held senior leadership roles at Northwell Health, including director of breast surgery at Staten Island University Hospital, regional chief of breast surgery for Northwell’s Western Region and director of international program development for Northwell Cancer Institute. Prior to that, he spent more than 15 years at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he founded and led the Breast Center at the Bayview Medical Center, and now serves as adjunct professor.
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Ana V. Sosa-Sanchez, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Primary Care as a Family Medicine Physician
September 10, 2025 – Family medicine physician Ana V. Sosa-Sanchez, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Primary Care. She provides comprehensive healthcare to patients aged 18 years and above, serving as the primary point of contact for their healthcare needs. She treats a wide range of health conditions, including acute illnesses and chronic diseases, and her clinical interests include preventative medicine, women’s health and community health.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Sosa-Sanchez to our highly skilled team of medical professionals, dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our patients,” said Jack Ziffer, Ph.D., M.D., executive vice president, chief clinical officer and chief physician executive at Baptist Health.
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Roxana M. Dragomir, M.D., Joins Marcus Neuroscience Institute as a Neurohospitalist
September 8, 2025 – Roxana M. Dragomir, M.D., has joined Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health, as a neurohospitalist. She specializes in the care of patients with neurological conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Her clinical interests include acute pathologies such as stroke, neuromuscular emergencies and headaches.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Dragomir to our highly skilled team of medical professionals, dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Warren Selman, M.D., chief medical executive at Marcus Neuroscience Institute.
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Firas Bounni, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as a Vascular Neurologist
September 9, 2025 – Firas Bounni, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as a vascular neurologist. He provides comprehensive, evidence-based neurological care, with a particular focus on stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Bounni to our highly skilled team of medical specialists, dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Diego Torres-Russotto, M.D., chair of neurology at Miami Neuroscience Institute.
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MEMORIAL PROVIDES RELIEF TO PLEURAL EFFUSION PATIENTS
Healthcare Provider is the First in the World to Offer “ACES” System
September 10, 2025 – Memorial Healthcare System recently became the first hospital in the world to offer the Pleural Dynamics ACES™ (Automatic Continuous Effusion Shunt) System to patients suffering from recurrent pleural effusions. The device uses a patient’s normal breathing to provide continuous relief from the condition, which causes excess fluid to accumulate in the pleural space between the lungs and chest wall.
Approximately 1.5 million Americans are impacted by pleural effusion each year, and it is commonly linked to cancer, heart failure, pneumonia, kidney and liver disease.
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Tampa General Hospital Foundation Announces Suncoast Credit Union Classroom at Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH
The new name honors a $250,000 gift to support the Cynthia Wells King School Program for young patients.
Sept. 9, 2025 – The Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Foundation announced that the classroom serving Muma Children’s Hospital patients will be called the Suncoast Credit Union Classroom after a generous $250,000 gift.
The Suncoast Credit Union Classroom contains the Cynthia Wells King School program, which provides pediatric patients at Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH with hope and continuity during their extended stays or frequent visits. In partnership with the Hillsborough County School District, this innovative hospital homebound school program ensures uninterrupted education for students, spanning from pre- K to age 22.
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Holy Cross Medical Group Adds Two New Primary Care Physicians
Joshua Wright, DO and Taylor Smith, DO join family medicine practice in Fort Lauderdale
September 9, 2025 – Family medicine physicians Joshua Wright, DO and Taylor Smith, DO have joined Holy Cross Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician-employed group of more than 180 physicians providing services throughout Broward County. Their focus areas include adult medicine, primary prevention, care management, pre-operative evaluation, and school and work physicals.
Both Dr. Wright and Dr. Smith earned their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine in Davie, Florida and are certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.
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MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PEMBROKE NURSE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF CARING AT FACILITY
September 8, 2025 – She has worked in the same building longer than many of her colleagues have been alive, but that doesn’t phase Laurie Maas. As the hit song from early in her career says, the longtime nurse just ‘keeps on truckin.’
Maas, clinical manager of the Intensive Care Unit at Memorial Hospital Pembroke, has been a nurse for more than 56 years and has provided care at the facility since 1975. It was then Pembroke Pines General Hospital and wouldn’t be acquired by Memorial Healthcare System for another 20 years.
“50 years at this location is a remarkable accomplishment, but, if you know Laurie, it’s not surprising,” said Felicia Turnley, CEO of Memorial Hospital Pembroke. “She has nursing in her DNA and has always embraced serving patients, families, and the local community.”
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Ronald McDonald House Charities® of South Florida Breaks Ground on $33M House, Uniting the Community and Building Hope for Families with Critically Ill Children
Expanding Support by 75% and Eliminating the Wait for Free Pediatric Lodging
Sep. 10, 2025 – RMHC South Florida celebrated a historic milestone on September 9, breaking ground on a $33 million House that will broaden access to family-centered care in the region. The “Hope has a New Home” groundbreaking ceremony brought together community leaders, healthcare partners, and dedicated supporters to rally around a shared commitment to keeping families together.
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Experienced Residency Director Dr. Alfred Gitu Promoted to Chief Academic Officer at Lee Health
Sept. 9, 2025 — We are pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Alfred Gitu as Lee Health’s new Chief Academic Officer. Since joining Lee Health in 2012, Dr. Gitu has demonstrated exceptional academic leadership and a strong commitment to preparing physicians for the next phase of their careers.
In his new role, Dr. Gitu will oversee education, research and training programs to ensure the highest standards of academic and clinical excellence. He will play a key role in expanding Lee Health’s academic programs, focusing on creating a leading teaching institution in the region and beyond.
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Palm Beach County Medical Society Vaccine Statement
September 9, 2025:
We are aware of the recent proposals made by Florida Government officials to end all state vaccination mandates.
However, we at the Palm Beach County Medical Society continue to strongly suggest that children receive all of the historically recommended childhood vaccines, which have proven, and continue to be extremely effective in preventing the development of infection, as well as protecting others in the family and society as a whole. We encourage everyone to discuss with their physicians, which vaccines are recommended for them based upon their individual medical circumstances and prior immunization history.
There should be no doubt that vaccination along with sanitation have been, and still remain, the major medical interventions that changed the world for the better. |
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Celebrates 500 WATCHMAN™ Procedures
Sept. 8, 2025 – Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center completes its 500th WATCHMAN™ procedure, the latest milestone in the hospital’s history of cardiac care.
The WATCHMAN™ procedure is a one-time, minimally invasive treatment designed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) by closing off the left atrial appendage, the main source of blood clots that can lead to stroke. AFib patients have a five times greater risk of stroke and are often prescribed long-term blood thinners, which can carry potentially serious side effects. The WATCHMAN™ offers an important alternative by providing permanent protection without the same bleeding risks associated with ongoing blood thinner use.
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HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital Nearing Completion of Major Hospital Expansion
New floors will launch the hospital’s Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and add dozens of new beds while a new parking garage improves access with 661 spaces
Sept. 5, 2025 – HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is just three months away from welcoming the first births in its new purpose-built Labor and Delivery expansion in the North Tower of its campus that has served the St. Lucie and Martin County communities with distinction for more than four decades.
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Florida Coast Medical Center Officially Opens to the Treasure Coast Community
Sept. 9, 2025 – Florida Coast Medical Center officially opened its doors today, September 9, 2025, at 9 a.m., becoming the first new hospital to open on the Treasure Coast in more than a decade. The $200 million, 180,000-square-foot facility expands access to high-quality care in St. Lucie County and beyond.
It is located near Florida’s Turnpike off Becker Road at 310 SE Veranda Falls Way.
The hospital includes 54 in-patient beds and a 24-hour emergency department, ensuring patients receive timely care in a modern and efficient environment. In addition, an adjacent medical office building houses physician practices and an ambulatory surgery center, supporting a strong continuum of care for patients close to home.
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SMH Leads Clinical Study of Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation for People with Benign Thyroid Nodules
Sept. 8, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial’s thyroid/parathyroid specialist Ralph P. Tufano, MD, MBA, FACS, in conjunction with SMH’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute, are leading a multicenter study to capture the clinical and quality of life benefits of a new ablation treatment for non-cancerous thyroid nodules.
In the PRECISE-BTN study, principal investigator Dr. Tufano and other thyroid specialists are using Pulse Biosciences’ Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation (nsPFA) technology to treat patients with benign thyroid nodules (BTNs). The novel percutaneous electrode system was cleared by the Food & Drug Administration in 2024 for ablation of soft tissue.
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Sarasota Memorial Honored for Supporting Military Staff
Sept. 9, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) and its Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Services Division were formally recognized today by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) with two prestigious Seven Seals Awards, honoring the health system’s outstanding support of employees who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces Reserves and National Guard.
During a special ceremony held Tuesday morning at the SMH-Sarasota campus, Rita M. Broadway, chair of the Florida Committee of the Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, presented the awards to SMH leaders in recognition of the organization’s continued commitment to fostering a workplace where service members can thrive both in and out of uniform.
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Baptist Health (JAX) welcomes Sarah C. Sanders as executive vice president and chief consumer officer
She will lead efforts to enhance the patient experience and community engagement for the health system.
September 8, 2025 – After an extensive nationwide search, Baptist Health has named Sarah C. Sanders, MBA, as executive vice president and chief consumer officer (CCO), effective today, September 8, 2025.
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Oviedo Medical Center announces Angela Lewis as chief nursing officer
September 3, 2025 – Oviedo Medical Center, part of HCA Florida Healthcare, announced today the appointment of Angela Lewis as chief nursing officer for the state-of-the-art 78-bed acute care hospital and its three freestanding emergency rooms in the Greater Orlando area.
Lewis, who began her new role at Oviedo Medical Center this week, was most recently assistant chief nursing officer at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital. During her tenure there, she contributed to significant improvement in quality and safety metrics, improving the processes involved in moving patients from admission through diagnosis, treatment and discharge, employee engagement and retention, and leadership mentoring and development.
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Biomarker could detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear, study finds
Sept. 9, 2025 – TSPO, a key biomarker of brain inflammation, could help detect Alzheimer’s disease years before memory loss and other symptoms set in – potentially leading to advances in how the disease is diagnosed and treated, according to a study published in Acta Neuropathologica.
“This is the first study to really examine how early this biomarker increases and where it begins rising in the brain,” said Tomás R. Guilarte, lead researcher and dean of FIU’s Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work. “If we can use this information to help delay Alzheimer’s progression by even five years, it can drastically improve patients’ lives and reduce disease prevalence.”
Guilarte, an internationally established expert on TSPO (or translocator protein 18 kDa) has studied the protein for more than three decades. His work helped establish it as a reliable imaging biomarker used in diagnosing neuroinflammation in various neurodegenerative, neurological and psychiatric disorders.
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Florida Center for Nursing publishes statewide health care workforce projections through 2037
August 28, 2025 — The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN), headquartered at the University of South Florida, has released a comprehensive report forecasting the state’s future health care workforce needs based on current employment and population trends.
The report, Florida Workforce Projections 2022-2037, evaluates Florida’s projected supply and demand of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, allied health professionals and nursing assistants through 2037, using data collected in partnership with GlobalData, a leading expert in workforce modeling.
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Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Awards $380,000 Challenge Grant to Advance Liver Cancer Treatment
September 4, 2025 – Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation has awarded Lee Health Foundation a conditional challenge grant of $380,000 to support the purchase of The Edison robotic system for Lee Health Cancer Institute. The Edison, developed by Histosonics, is a robotic system that uses high-amplitude, short wavelength ultrasound pulses converging precisely at the same point and space to destroy cancer cells. It is FDA-approved for treating liver tumors, but ongoing research and clinical trials are investigating its potential applications for other conditions, such as kidney tumors and pancreatic cancer.
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Doris Italian Market & Bakery to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Awareness Through Pink and White Cookie Sales
$1 from every cookie sold in October will benefit American Cancer Society — Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
September 8, 2025 – Doris Italian Market & Bakery locations throughout South Florida are once again supporting the American Cancer Society – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer this October.
Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, $1 from every signature pink and white frosted cookie sold at Doris Italian Market locations will benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Over the last decade, Doris Italian Market has raised more than $15,000 from cookie sales for the American Cancer Society.
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Drivers Showcase High-Performance Cars for Charity Providing Blind Students Unique Experience
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025- Blind students from Miami Lighthouse will hear the roar of Ferraris, the power of McLarens, and get the joy of riding in Lamborghinis, Vipers and Porsches. On Saturday, September 13th from 11:00AM-1:00PM, get ready to rev up your engines with exotic cars all showcased for the day by generous donors to help blind students from Miami Lighthouse for the Blind experience an unforgettable day.
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Advance Your Practice With the Latest in Cardiovascular Imaging Stay ahead of the curve in cardiovascular care at the 42nd Annual Echocardiography and Structural Heart Symposium, hosted by Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. This two-day, in-person event, September 26–27, at Loews Coral Gables Hotel, offers practical, expert-led education in echocardiography and structural heart imaging.
Whether you’re honing foundational skills or sharpening advanced techniques, you’ll gain critical insights to elevate your clinical decision-making and improve outcomes. Learn through hands-on sessions, interactive case discussions, and the latest evidence-based practices in imaging and intervention.
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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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Mark November 14, 2025 on your calendar and make plans to attend the Nursing Consortium of Florida's Fall Conference, Leadership Across Generations: Advancing nursing practice and academia in a changing healthcare landscape. Our next conference will take place at the stunning Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Florida. Plans are underway for a full day of inspirational and informative presentations, and extraordinary networking. Our last Fall conference sold our early. Don't miss out on our best rates for group and individual registrations! Please click here for more information.
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The Cordish Companies Green Blazer Awards Gala & Celebration presented by Florida Blue to benefit CBCI is set for 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.
September 5, 2025 – Magic is in the air as The Cordish Companies Green Blazer Awards Gala & Celebration presented by Florida Blue benefits Community-Based Connections, Inc.(CBCI) at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. For the fourth year, CBCI will recognize outstanding individuals who have made a lasting impact on community health. This year’s honorees are Tim Curtin, Memorial Healthcare System; Rosalyn Frazier, Broward Community & Family Health Centers; Kathy Salerno, Broward Health and Ken Walters, Community Care Plan.
“Improving community health truly takes a village. Community Based Connections, Inc., is thrilled to celebrate four extraordinary individuals whose passion, leadership, and service are creating real change,” said Mikelange Olbel, CEO of Community Based Connections, Inc. “Their advocacy and commitment ensure that more of our neighbors are seen, heard, and connected to quality healthcare and life-changing services.”
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