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Broward Health Medical Center Unveils Renovated Labor and Delivery Suite
Shane Strum, President & CEO, joins Broward Health leadership and the Broward Health Medical Center team to celebrate the opening of the hospital’s new Labor and Delivery Suite
Advancing Maternal Care with $4.5 Million Investment
JULY 14, 2026 – – Broward Health Medical Center has completed a $4.5 million renovation of its Labor and Delivery Suite, modernizing 6,000 square feet on the hospital’s third floor to enhance the birthing experience for mothers, babies and their families.
“Broward Health Medical Center has been part of some of our community’s most meaningful moments, beginning with the birth of Broward County’s first hospital-born baby just days after our hospital opened in 1938,” said Manny Linares, CEO of Broward Health Medical Center. “We continue to build on that legacy by creating a modern, safe and welcoming environment designed around the needs of today’s families while reinforcing our commitment to and investment in exceptional maternal and newborn care for families in our community.”
The labor and delivery unit remained fully operational during the meticulously planned 10-month, three-phase construction project. Labor, delivery and recovery rooms, nursing stations, patient assessment areas, corridors and support spaces were all reimagined to enhance the care environment for patients, families and caregivers by improving functionality, comfort and efficiency while maintaining existing bed capacity. Other features include modernized medical headwall systems, updated medical gas infrastructure, state-of-the-art birthing lights, new patient and guest furnishings, and upgraded doors and contemporary finishes, including luxury vinyl tile and porcelain mosaic accents.
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| Sanjeev Kumar Gulati, M.D., FACC, Joins Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care
July 14, 2026 – Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist Sanjeev Kumar Gulati, M.D., FACC, has joined Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care, and will serve as executive deputy director and system chief of cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Gulati has a long and successful track record of leading large healthcare systems, bringing more than two decades of leadership and clinical experience in advanced heart failure, heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Gulati served as chief of adult cardiology at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, part of Advocate Health. During his tenure, he helped expand cardiovascular services across the Southeast, developed innovative virtual cardiology and population health programs and implemented team-based care models focused on improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency, leading the growth and transformation of one of the largest cardiovascular programs in the country.
“We are ecstatic to welcome Dr. Gulati to Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care,” said Tom C. Nguyen, M.D., system chief executive of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care and chief medical executive of Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, as well as director of minimally invasive surgery and the Barry T. Katzen Endowed Chair at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, and chair and professor of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. “Not only is Dr. Gulati a charismatic and inspirational leader, but he is beloved by colleagues from across the country and by those around him. We are excited about this transformative recruit. His colleagues admire him, look up to him and follow his lead.”
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Broward Health North Performs First Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Procedure
Expanding Access to Advanced Cardiac Care in the Community
JULY 15 2026 — Broward Health North has successfully performed its first Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) procedure using the Watchman FLX Pro device, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s ongoing expansion of advanced cardiovascular services.
“Our goal is to ensure that patients across the northeast region of Broward County have access to the most advanced cardiac treatment options available,” said Jonathan Nives, M.D., a cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology with the Broward Health Physician Group. “Bringing LAAO procedures to Broward Health North represents another important step forward in delivering comprehensive cardiovascular care.”
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CORAL SPRINGS RESIDENT IS PART OF BROWARD HEALTH’S LARGEST GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION CLASS IN HEALTH SYSTEM HISTORY
She received her white coat during the ceremony
JULY 13, 2026 — The next generation of physicians and healthcare professionals took the next step in their medical careers during Broward Health’s annual Graduate Medical Education (GME) White Coat Ceremony, and that included Coral Springs native Dr. Krista Gaie Grant.
Daughter of Jamaican immigrants and a graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Dr. Grant was part of the Broward Health Graduate Medical Education (GME) incoming class of 141 residents and fellows.
Dr. Grant received her white coat during the ceremony and now joins Broward Health’s programs this summer. This was the largest GME class in the healthcare system’s history. In total, Broward Health has a total of 388 residents and fellows across 28 residency and fellowship programs, including cardiovascular, emergency medicine, pediatrics and more.
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Mendoza Family’s Gift Accelerates Breakthrough MS Research
Through a $500,000 commitment, the Mendoza Family Fund, established in partnership with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, is advancing regenerative stem cell research and expanding treatment access at UHealth’s Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence.
On July 9, Fernando Mendoza and his family arrived at UHealth – University of Miami Health System ready to turn years of personal commitment into lasting change.
They toured the transplantation and cellular therapy laboratory, stood beside the researchers advancing the future of multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment and gathered for a check presentation recognizing Fernando Mendoza’s $500,000 gift to support multiple sclerosis research at UHealth through the Mendoza Family Fund.
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Prominent Urogynecologist Peter Rosenblatt, MD Joins Holy Cross Medical Group
Dr. Rosenblatt is now treating South Florida patients who have urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder and more.
July 13, 2026 – South Florida urogynecologist Peter Rosenblatt, MD has joined Holy Cross Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician-employed group of more than 180 physicians providing services throughout Broward County. He brings 35 years of subspecialty experience in treating pelvic floor prolapse, overactive bladder and incontinence issues, common conditions that are often a source of embarrassment and cause women to suffer in silence.
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Tampa General Hospital Awarded Hyundai Hope On Wheels Grants Fourth Year
The grants will install an interactive digital wall in the Greg & Meredith Balasco Day Hospital and support fertility preservation services for young cancer patients.
July 14, 2026 – The Tampa General Hospital Foundation has received another combined $200,000 impact grant and regional grant from Hyundai Hope on Wheels to support the academic health system’s pediatric oncology program in the fight against childhood cancer. The grants were announced Tuesday during a ceremony attended by system leadership, patients and physicians.
The impact grant will enable the Muma Children’s Hospital at TGH to install an Ouva Wall in the soon-to-be renovated Greg & Meredith Balasco Day Hospital, where pediatric oncology patients receive chemotherapy, infusions and ongoing treatment. The interactive digital wall transforms clinical spaces into immersive environments where children can play games, create art and engage in therapeutic activities through touch and movement.
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Jupiter Medical Center is First in the World to Offer Mako 4.0 Robotic Shoulder Replacement
Next-generation SmartRobotics system advances JMC’s leadership in orthopedic innovation
July 13, 2026 – Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) is proud to announce that it is the first hospital in the world to offer robotic shoulder replacement using the Mako 4.0 SmartRobotics™ system. The milestone builds on JMC’s introduction of robotic shoulder replacement in the fall of 2025 and further positions the independent, not-for-profit hospital as a global leader in orthopedic robotic-arm assisted surgery.
Mako 4.0 is the latest update to the Mako system and includes all the same benefits available with the current platform, including AccuStop™ technology, and CT-based intraoperative planning and guidance. The updated system includes improved visualization and tracking, along with several advanced features, such as virtual screw-depth measurement. The new features are designed to further enhance the precision and efficiency of robotic-assisted shoulder arthroplasty.
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Hendry Regional Medical Center (HRMC) recognized for advancing rural stroke care
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Rural Recognition Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards recognize hospitals for their commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based stroke care while addressing the unique healthcare challenges faced by rural communities.
July 2026— Hendry Regional Medical Center (HRMC) has received 5 American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.
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BROWARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COALITION NAMES SUZETTE B. FLEISCHMANN AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Veteran Behavioral Health Executive and Licensed Clinician Appointed to Lead Broward County’s Managing Entity for Mental Health and Substance Use Services
July 13, 2026 – Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Inc. (BBHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzette B. Fleischmann as its new Chief Executive Officer. Fleischmann brings more than two decades of experience leading Florida’s behavioral health, human services, and Medicaid-funded systems of care, and steps into the role at a pivotal time for the organization.
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HCA Healthcare Previews Second Quarter 2026 Results
Revises 2026 Guidance
July 14, 2026 – — HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced preliminary financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The preliminary financial and operating results are subject to finalization of the Company’s quarterly financial and accounting procedures.
HCA anticipates revenues in the second quarter of 2026 to approximate $20.230 billion, compared to $18.605 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. is expected to approximate $1.699 billion, or $7.62 per diluted share, compared to $1.653 billion, or $6.83 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025. Results for the second quarter of 2026 include anticipated gains on sales of facilities of $10 million, or $0.03 per diluted share. Results for the second quarter of 2025 included losses on sales of facilities of $3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share.
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THE WEINBACH GROUP IS THE UNDISPUTED BEST IN FLORIDA AT THIS YEAR’S HEALTHCARE ADVERTISING AWARDS
The Weinbach Group Lands A Massive Haul At National Competition And Captured ‘Best Of Show’ For Its Digital Healthcare Advertising Work
JULY 13, 2026 – The Weinbach Group celebrated a landmark achievement at the 43rd Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards, taking home more awards than any Florida ad agency. In total, the healthcare marketing firm won 15 prizes, including 6 gold awards, the most in the State. Its success at the nation’s largest medical advertising competition placed The Weinbach Group among the top five winningest marketing companies in the entire Southeastern United States. What’s more, the Miami healthcare advertising agency won the competition’s highest honor, Best of Show, for an online ad it created for a chain of dermatology clinics, Florida Dermatology Specialists.
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Lakeside Medical Center Graduates 14th Class of Family Medicine Residents
July 2026 – Four new family physicians are beginning the next chapter of their careers after graduating from our Family Medicine Residency Program at Lakeside Medical Center on June 25, 2026.
We celebrated the accomplishments of Michael Bereisha, MD; Anastasia Dihel, MD; Mahmoud Issa, MD; and Nyla Naeem, DO during a ceremony honoring our 14th graduating class.
Throughout their three years of training, the residents completed rotations in emergency medicine, critical care, women’s health, psychiatry, general surgery, inpatient and outpatient medicine, community medicine, sports medicine, cardiology, geriatrics and pediatrics. They also cared for patients at our Belle Glade Community Health Center, located alongside the hospital, where they built lasting relationships with patients and families throughout the Glades.
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Delray Medical Center Physicians Publish Landmark Parkinson’s Disease Research in The Lancet Neurology
Study Confirms Focused Ultrasound Provides Effective, Durable Relief for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
July 15, 2026- Delray Medical Center is celebrating a major milestone in Parkinson’s disease research following the publication of a groundbreaking study in the July 2026 issue of The Lancet Neurology, one of the world’s leading clinical journals in neurology. The study confirms that staged bilateral magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is an effective treatment option for appropriately selected patients with Parkinson’s disease, providing substantial and durable relief from debilitating motor symptoms.
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Paley Institute Advances the Future of Stature Surgery with Next-Generation Internal Lengthening Technology
Paley Institute makes history as the exclusive global launch center for the PRECICE Max (PMAX) Nail
July 14, 2026 – The Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute (Paley Institute), the world’s leading center for stature surgery, achieves another historic milestone with the first completed stature surgery utilizing the latest FDA-approved PRECICE Max (PMAX) nail. As the exclusive global launch center for the technology, Paley Institute continues to lead the evolution of modern stature surgery – an advanced application of limb lengthening science pioneered over decades of orthopedic innovation.
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Expanding Access to Nursing Education in Florida Without Lowering Standards
By Pedro C. De Guzman, President and CEO, HCI College
Florida’s healthcare system continues to face significant pressure as demand for qualified nurses grows. At the same time, nursing education programs are being asked to do more than ever: expand access for aspiring nurses while ensuring graduates enter the workforce prepared to provide safe, high-quality patient care.
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Six Medical Societies Call for Immediate Adoption of Enhanced Radiation Protection in Fluoroscopy Labs
New multisociety expert consensus statement says safer technologies are available now and should become the standard for protecting healthcare workers.
July 14 2026 —Healthcare professionals performing minimally invasive procedures in fluoroscopy laboratories, often called “cath labs,” should no longer have to accept preventable radiation exposure and orthopedic injuries as part of their jobs, according to an expert consensus statement released today that is endorsed by six leading medical societies.
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For 25 years, A Safe Haven for Newborns has stood as a beacon of hope for mothers in crisis and a lifeline for vulnerable newborns. What began as Nick’s deeply personal journey to heal a broken heart and honor the memory of his beloved wife, Gloria, following her tragic passing, has grown into an internationally recognized organization dedicated to preventing infant abandonment and providing support, counseling, and critical resources to women facing the overwhelming reality of an unplanned pregnancy. From its beginnings, the mission has been rooted in compassion, dignity, and love — offering hope, protection, and a path forward during life’s most difficult moments.
Over the past quarter century, countless lives have been touched through the organization’s unwavering commitment to offering safe, legal, and anonymous options for mothers seeking help. Through advocacy, education, community partnerships, and around-the-clock support, A Safe Haven for Newborns has continued to remind women that they are never alone. To date, 441 newborns have been given a chance at life — 431 in Florida; nine in other states, and one in Honduras.
This milestone anniversary is more than a celebration of years — it is a celebration of lives, second chances, and the power of compassion to change the future. We invite you to join us in celebrating our Silver Jubilee by visiting our website and selecting a sponsorship opportunity. Or, contact Nick Silverio at safehaven@asafehavenfornewborns.com; 305-882-1304 x103 for more information.
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