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Lavida J. Thomas-Richardson, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Primary Care as a Family Medicine Physician
September 24, 2025 – Family medicine physician Lavida J. Thomas-Richardson, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Primary Care. She has more than 20 years of patient care experience and specializes in preventive medicine. Her objective is to serve as a facilitator to help patients reach their health goals, including physical, mental and psychological well-being.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Thomas-Richardson worked with Weatherby, a locums tenens company, and accepted family medicine assignments in New Port Richey, Deltona and Jacksonville, Fla.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Thomas-Richardson 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.
Dr. Thomas-Richardson earned her medical degree at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. She completed a family medicine residency at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville, where she gained valuable experience in pediatric and adult primary care, with a concentration in women’s healthcare. In addition, her broad clinical expertise in pain management, occupational health and urgent care has shaped her into a highly adaptable and patient-centered physician.
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Hendry Regional Medical Center Welcomes Dr. David A. Rubins to Lead Orthopedic Care Program
September 23, 2025- — Hendry Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is proud to announce the addition of David A. Rubins, MD, a new local Hendry County resident, to its medical staff. With over 33 years of experience in orthopedic medicine, Dr. Rubins brings exceptional skill, compassion, and a strong commitment to advancing orthopedic care in Hendry County.
Dr. Rubins earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and has built a distinguished career specializing in the treatment of conditions such as arthritis, knee and hip replacements, shoulder injuries, and other musculoskeletal disorders. For the past five years, he has practiced joint replacement surgery and general orthopedics at several Manatee County hospitals where he was recognized for his expertise and dedication to patient care.
In addition to his impressive professional background, Dr. Rubins is a devoted husband, father (to both humans and fur babies), and proud grandfather. Now as a new resident of Hendry County, he is looking forward to not only growing HRMC’s orthopedic program but also becoming an active part of the local community.
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Wellington Regional Medical Center Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Governors
September 22, 2025–Wellington Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished community leaders, Maggie Zeller and Michael Drahos, to its Board of Governors, effective September 2025. Their extensive professional experience and deep commitment to the Wellington community will bring valuable perspectives to the hospital’s mission of delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Maggie Zeller, Founder and Independent Health Insurance Advisor at Zeller Health Insurance Solutions LLC, has been a trusted advocate for individuals navigating the complexities of health insurance since 2013. With a career spanning five decades in banking, business development and health insurance, Maggie is known for her integrity, personalized service, and dedication to helping clients find coverage that meets their unique needs.
Michael Drahos is a seasoned attorney specializing in maritime medical malpractice defense, with over 15 years of experience representing shipboard medical professionals worldwide. He is a recognized expert in jurisdictional defenses and frequently lectures at cruise industry seminars. Michael also brings a broad legal background in product liability and medical device litigation, serving as regional counsel to a global sports equipment and apparel company.
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Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute Launches Bedside Transcatheter PDA Closure Offering for Newborns
New innovative capability brings lifesaving cardiac care directly to the NICU, reducing risks associated with transporting fragile premature infants.
September 22, 2025 – Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute, a world-recognized leader in heart innovation, is now offering bedside transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closures for medically fragile newborns.
This new offering brings advanced therapy directly to the neonatal intensive care unit, allowing procedures to be performed within the baby’s own isolette or crib. This eliminates the need to transport the infant to a catheterization laboratory or even outside of their NICU room, removing any risks associated with moving fragile babies.
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Memorial Healthcare System Launches Prostate Cancer Focal Therapy Program with First NanoKnife® Surgery in Broward at Memorial Cancer Institute
September 19, 2025- Memorial Healthcare System’s Memorial Cancer Institute is the first in Broward County to use the NanoKnife® system for prostate cancer treatment, marking a milestone in advanced cancer care for men in South Florida.
In late August, Utsav Bansal, MD, and Jonathan Silberstein, MD, urologic oncologists at Memorial Hospital West, successfully performed the first NanoKnife® procedure on 66-year-old Burley, who was diagnosed with stage 1, grade 3 prostate cancer.
NanoKnife® surgery, formally called irreversible electroporation (IRE) of the prostate, is a minimally invasive focal therapy that uses short, high-voltage electrical pulses to precisely target and destroy cancer cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. Often described as a “lumpectomy for the prostate,” this advanced approach provides patients with effective cancer control while reducing the risk of urinary and sexual side effects that often accompany traditional surgery or radiation.
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Tampa General Hospital Honored with Healthcare Innovation Award by Joint Commission
The academic health system was recognized for integrating innovative strategies and technologies to enhance safety and quality of care.
September 24, 2025 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has been recognized with the 2025 Healthcare Innovation Award by The Joint Commission, an independent, evidence-based standards-setting organization that sets the benchmark for safe, high-quality patient care through health care accreditation and certification. As the inaugural recipient of the award, Tampa General was honored for fostering a culture of innovation and advancing patient safety and quality of care using innovative solutions.
“We boldly set out with a vision of becoming one of the safest and most innovative health systems in America and have worked every day to build trust and a psychologically safe environment that lends itself to a spirit of innovation,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General. “Our team recognizes that innovation is more than a buzzword and that true innovation is in solving real problems. To be successful, we need to be willing to embrace change, fail fast and learn from our missteps. This in turn will allow us to transform our approach to care coordination, patient experience, quality and safety.”
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Leading with Head and Heart: Dara Levan’s Enduring Service to Memorial Foundation
September 22, 2025 – When Fort Lauderdale resident Dara Levan first joined the Memorial Foundation Board of Directors more than a decade ago, she made it clear she was committed for the long haul. At the end of her first term, when the then-CEO recognized members rolling off the board, Levan immediately spoke up, “I’m a lifer. I’m not going anywhere.” True to her word, she has served three terms across three CEOs, briefly stepping away only to return with renewed dedication. Her tenure reflects a deep loyalty to Memorial’s mission of compassion, integrity and patient-centered care.
Levan’s impact has been inspiring. She was instrumental in launching the Pink Angels, a volunteer fundraising and advisory group that supports breast cancer patients through treatment and recovery. The committee funds wigs, acupuncture, therapy and survivorship programs that help women feel whole again. She also championed a new meditation room inside the Memorial Hospital Chapel, where patients and families can go for quiet reflection. Most recently, she has been working with the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation and Business for the Arts Broward (BFA) to bring a mural to the hospital through BFA’s Art Walls Mural Program.
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HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL OPENS NEW CARDIAC CATH LAB, EXPANDING ACCESS TO ADVANCED CARDIAC CARE IN WEST BROWARD
September 22, 2025 – HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital is proud to announce the opening of its new, state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab, making a significant investment in the future of cardiac care for the West Broward community.
A cardiac catheterization lab, or cath lab, is a specialized area where physicians use minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat heart conditions. By threading a thin, flexible tube called a catheter through blood vessels to the heart, physicians can identify blockages, restore blood flow, and perform life-saving interventions without the need for open-heart surgery.
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Tampa General Hospital Named One of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes for Fifth Year in a Row
The academic health system is recognized as the region’s top health care employer and rises to the top 5 in Florida.
September 23, 2025 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is ranked as the Tampa Bay region’s #1 employer in the health care category for the fifth year in a row, and among the top five in the state of Florida, according to Forbes. The academic health system also ranked among the top 40 employers in Florida across all categories, which underscores the organization’s ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all team members as one of the region’s largest employers.
“Our team is united in our shared belief that when we put our team members first — prioritizing their personal and professional development and addressing their unique needs with industry-leading benefits — they are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “This recognition by Forbes underscores that the most important investments we make as an organization are those we make in our people.”
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HCA Florida Highlands Hospital’s Plant Operations Team Raises Nearly $10,000 for HCA Hope Fund Through Recycling Initiative
September 24, 2025 – The plant operations team, which oversees the maintenance and safety of the entire physical infrastructure of HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, has successfully raised $9,868.75 for the HCA Hope Fund through a recent recycling effort. The funds were generated from the sale of scrap brass materials salvaged during a major electrical upgrade project at the hospital.
The HCA Hope Fund is a 501(c)(3) public charity that provides financial aid to HCA Healthcare employees and their families who are facing hardship due to illness, injury, or other difficult circumstances.
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Sylvester to Participate in $16M National Study on Artificial Intelligence in Breast Cancer Screening
MIAMI, FLORIDA – Sept. 23, 2025 – Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, will co-lead a newly funded, multi-institutional clinical trial to evaluate whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help support radiologists in interpreting mammograms more accurately, with the goal of improving breast cancer screening and reducing unnecessary callbacks and anxiety for patients.
The study, known as the PRISM Trial (Pragmatic Randomized Trial of Artificial Intelligence for Screening Mammography), is supported by a $16 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The study will involve hundreds of thousands of mammograms interpreted at academic medical centers and breast imaging facilities in California, Florida, Massachusetts, Washington and Wisconsin. The AI support tool studied will be Transpara by ScreenPoint Medical with clinical workflow integration provided by the Aidoc aiOS platform.
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Florida Blue Foundation Invests in Community Programs to Strengthen Food Security and Combat Chronic Conditions
September. 22, 2025 – As the nation observes Hunger Action Month in September, the Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of the GuideWell family of companies, is awarding $3 million in grants supporting eight community-based food programs across the state to reduce the burden of chronic health conditions and increase access to healthy food in rural communities.
Why it matters: Food insecurity is one of the most significant social drivers of health in the country, contributing to increased risks of chronic diseases including obesity, heart disease, and certain types of cancers. In addition, higher food costs, recent funding cuts to local food banks, and other factors are driving increased demand for food aid.
By the numbers: 2.9 million Floridians lack access to healthy food—including 800,000 children.
What they’re saying:
“Food is the foundation of health, and yet, far too many individuals and families in Florida struggle to access the nutritious food they need,” said Susan Towler, executive director of the Florida Blue Foundation. “By partnering with organizations on the front lines of this issue, we are working together to extend their reach, deepen their impact, and increase access to the healthy foods families need to thrive.”
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Florida Blue Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for 2026 Sapphire Awards
Sept. 24, 2025 – The Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of the GuideWell family of companies, is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Sapphire Awards. The awards will recognize and celebrate outstanding programs, organizations, and individuals who have made a significant impact in improving the health and well-being of people and communities through the power of connection.
The Florida Blue Foundation is seeking nominees who have nurtured meaningful human connections and developed collaborative relationships that created and maintained stronger and more engaged communities.
Through a competitive review process, the Sapphire Awards will honor those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and collaboration in building stronger, more engage communities, and whose work serves as a model for others to follow.
Nominations are due by Tuesday, October 7, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). For more information about the Sapphire Awards nomination process, please watch this educational webinar and visit www.floridabluefoundation.com.
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Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Named Among “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026”
Sept. 24, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center was recognized among “America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026” in national ratings released by Newsweek today.
Newsweek partnered with respected global data research firm Statista to review data from more than 15,000 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes across the nation. This year’s list recognizes the top 1,200 nursing homes that stood out for their commitment to safety, quality of care and resident well-being.
Ranked by size and state, the “America’s Best Nursing Home – Florida” list spotlights Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center as the #1 nursing home in Sarasota County and among the best in the state, in the mid-size, 100- to 149-bed category.
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Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Dr. Joseph Lamelas, to Join NCH Rooney Heart Institute in Naples, Florida
September 22, 2025 –Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) announced today that Joseph Lamelas, MD, an internationally renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and pioneer in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, will join the NCH Rooney Heart Institute in Naples on October 15.
Dr. Lamelas has treated patients from all over the world and is best known for pioneering the minimally invasive approach to valve repair and replacement, which reduces surgical trauma, blood loss, pain, and the risk of infection while shortening hospital stays and recovery times. Contrary to the large midline sternal incision that is required for traditional open-heart surgery, the minimally invasive two-inch lateral chest wall incision pioneered and mastered by Dr. Lamelas, sometimes referred to in the past as the “Miami Method,” provides patients with a much faster and less painful recovery. His work has revolutionized how valve surgery is performed worldwide.
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VA awards more than $83.5 million in grants to fight Veteran homelessness in Florida
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced more than $83.5 million in grants to 11 Florida organizations to help Veterans who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.
“Supportive services like childcare, housing counseling and financial planning can be important catalysts for preventing or resolving homelessness,” said David Dunning, Interim VISN 8 Network Director, “These grants will help bring crucial support to thousands of Veterans in need across the nation.”
The grants are among $818 million in total funds VA is awarding nationwide through its Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, which provides case management and supportive services to:
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Spots still available for Oct. 11 Partners Pink Run
5K run to benefit Partners for Breast Cancer Care
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Sept. 23, 2025 – Registration is still open for the annual Partners Pink Run to benefit Partners for Breast Cancer Care.
Hosted at Bell Tower in Fort Myers and presented by Worthington Realty, proceeds from the Partners Pink Run will help Partners for Breast Cancer Care, a Southwest Florida nonprofit, fund breast screening, diagnostic testing and treatment for underserved women and men in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties.
Participants can choose between a 5K run or a one-mile walk, both of which wind through Bell Tower’s shops and restaurants. Following the race, participants are invited to stay and enjoy entertainment and music, refreshments and fun activities for all ages. Participants are encouraged to dress in pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For full details and to register for the run, visit RunSignUp.com/Race/FL/FortMyers/PartnersPinkRun.
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Stem cells may offer new hope for end-stage kidney disease treatment
September 22 2025 – More than 4 million people worldwide have end-stage kidney disease that requires hemodialysis, a treatment in which a machine filters waste from the blood. Hemodialysis is a precursor to kidney transplant. To prepare for it, patients typically undergo surgery to connect an artery and a vein in the arm, creating an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) that allows blood to flow through the vein for treatment. However, AVF fails about 60 percent of the time due to vein narrowing. This is a major barrier to effective treatment.
Mayo Clinic researchers found that transplanting patients’ own stem cells from fat cells into the vein often helped prevent inflammation and vein narrowing. This could help millions of people with end-stage kidney disease tolerate dialysis longer, extending the time before they require a kidney transplant.
That is because these adult stem cells called mesenchymal stem cells secrete healing growth factors that appear to be effective for certain patients with an AVF, according to Sanjay Misra, M.D., a Mayo Clinic interventional radiologist and senior author of the study published in Science Translational Medicine.
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Mayo Clinic’s AI tools help predict severe asthma risks in young children
September 23, 2025 – — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed artificial intelligence (AI) tools that help identify which children with asthma face the highest risk of serious asthma exacerbation and acute respiratory infections. The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found the tools can detect those risks as early as age 3.
The work is part of Mayo Clinic’s precure strategic priority, which aims to predict and prevent serious diseases before they advance. Through innovative technologies and population-based studies, precure is designed to bring prevention-focused care directly to patients sooner.
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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 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.
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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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