IN THE WAR ON CANCER, TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL CANCER INSTITUTE EMPLOYS AI IN ITS NEWLY ESTABLISHED CENTER FOR PRECISION RADIOSURGERY
Radiation Oncology experts will use the CyberKnife S7 to treat patients with benign and cancerous tumors and neurologic disorders.
January 25, 2024 – Going under the knife is taking on a new and more promising meaning at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer Institute, where doctors are using a sophisticated AI-driven tool to treat cancer.
The CyberKnife S7 is a robotic, non-invasive radiation therapy device that employs real-time, AI-driven motion tracking and synchronization treatment delivery for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) treatments. It is capable of treating cancerous and benign tumors throughout the body, as well as neurologic disorders, in as little as 15 minutes.
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CLEVELAND CLINIC CEO, PRESIDENT TOM MIHALJEVIC, M.D., DELIVERS ANNUAL STATE OF THE CLINIC MESSAGE
Cleveland Clinic sees record number of patients in 2023, remains strong despite economic challenges
January 24, 2024 – During today’s annual State of the Clinic address, Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., reported that the health system remains strong and thriving, despite the economic challenges and staffing shortages affecting healthcare.
In 2023, Cleveland Clinic provided nearly 14 million patient encounters worldwide – the most in its history – and generated more than $14 billion in revenue, exceeding expectations.
“In the past, these results would assure a healthy financial foundation for Cleveland Clinic, but all hospitals, including us, are challenged by inflation,” said Dr. Mihaljevic, the holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair. “The rising cost of wages, supplies and pharmaceuticals has greatly outpaced nominal increases in reimbursement.”
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TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL’S STACEY BRANDT RECOGNIZED AS A CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER TO KNOW IN 2023 BY BECKER’S HOSPITAL REVIEW
Brandt, Tampa General Hospital’s EVP and chief administrative officer, was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review for her strategic leadership in marketing and communications.
January 26, 2024 – Stacey Brandt, executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Tampa General Hospital (TGH), has been named one of 60 “Hospital and Health System Chief Marketing Officers (CMO) to Know in 2023” by Becker’s Hospital Review and the only CMO in the West Central Florida region to earn this recognition. This latest honor for Brandt comes on the heels of her inclusion on Becker’s list of “65 Health System Chief Strategy Officers to Know in 2023” in December.
In her capacity as the academic health system’s top marketing and communications leader, Brandt spearheads and oversees all marketing campaigns and branding across the system and service lines, as well as the marketing strategy surrounding strategic partnerships and acquisitions. Brandt also serves as a member of the organization’s senior management team, CEO Executive Council, and CEO Cabinet, and staffs the organization’s Strategic Planning Committee, reporting directly to John Couris, president and CEO.
“Our entire system is on a journey to transform the delivery of leading-edge, academic-based health care across the state of Florida, and Stacey’s leadership and contributions have been essential to architecting the Tampa General Hospital of the future,” Couris said. “She pours her heart and soul into everything she does and, in turn, consistently makes our team stronger and better positioned to deliver innovative, world-class care to our community.”
With her inclusion on this list, Brandt is recognized for her proven track record of success in designing and executing marketing, business development and service line strategies, and for her leadership in the development of the enterprise-wide strategic plan.
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DR. JOSEPH RICOTTA COMPLETES 350TH TCAR PROCEDURE
January 25, 2024 – Dr. Joseph Ricotta, National Medical Director of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy for Tenet Healthcare and Professor of Surgery and Program Director of the vascular surgery fellowship at Florida Atlantic University School of Medicine Delray Medical Center, recently completed his 350th Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) procedure. In 2018, Dr. Ricotta performed the first TCAR procedure in South Florida.
TCAR is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat carotid artery disease, which occurs when plaque buildup narrows the arteries that supply blood to the brain. The TCAR treatment introduced a safer and more efficient approach to remove the plaque from the carotid artery, allowing normal blood flow to the brain.
“Performing 350 successful TCAR procedures displays our team’s commitment to providing state of the art treatment for patients with carotid artery disease and prevents stroke. It gives us the unique ability to offer all available treatment options to people in need, including TCAR, carotid stenting, surgical carotid endarterectomy, and medical management under one umbrella. Being able to provide this life-saving treatment is extremely humbling,” Dr. Ricotta said.
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GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER ANNOUNCES ION ROBOTIC BRONCHOSCOPY PROGRAM
January 24th, 2024 – Good Samaritan Medical Center is proud to announce the launch of its Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy Program, bringing some of the latest technology to lung cancer care. This program represents a step forward in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, as Good Samaritan Medical Center’s continues its commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
Under the guidance of Good Samaritan Medical Center CEO Sheri Montgomery and a team of medical professionals, the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy Program aims to revolutionize the way pulmonary conditions are diagnosed and treated. The Ion robotic platform allows for enhanced precision, improved access to hard-to-reach areas of the lung, and minimally invasive procedures.
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TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL INNOVATION PROGRAMS HONORED BY BECKER’S HOSPITAL REVIEW
The academic hospital system has been recognized by a leading health industry publication for its accomplishments in driving innovation for the improvement of the care experience.
Tampa, FL – January 24, 2023 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2023 list of “34 Hospital and Health System Innovation Programs to Know.” This award demonstrates national recognition for leading-edge innovation programs and pioneering discoveries to improve and enhance patient outcomes.
“Tampa General Hospital is committed to driving innovation and leveraging technology to improve health care quality and outcomes, increase patient access and contain costs,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “Through the development of new partnerships, targeted collaborations and strategic planning and execution, we have been able to scale programs to put the patient at the center of world-class care. This recognition is a testament to the innovative thinking and execution of our team across the organization.”
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JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER UNVEILS PARTNERSHIP WITH MY GENE COUNSEL TO SUPPORT CANCER GENETIC COUNSELING AND TESTING PROGRAM
Partnership Will Offer Genetic Services to All Cancer Patients
January 11, 2024 — Jupiter Medical Center (JMC), a leading, not-for-profit medical center in Florida, today announced it will begin providing patients with continuously updated genetic counseling data through an innovative new partnership with My Gene Counsel, a digital health company specializing in scaled genetic counseling and testing. This collaboration marks a pioneering step for Jupiter Medical Center, as it becomes the first clinical site in the region to integrate digital tools for all current and past patients who have been seen for genetic counseling.
The initiative will begin serving all patients at Jupiter Medical Center. My Gene Counsel’s Living Lab Report will provide JMC patients with updated genetic counseling information as new disease details are discovered, precision medicines are developed, guidelines evolve, and genetic variants are reclassified.
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HCA FLORIDA HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCES HCA HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION’S $25,000 GRANT TO CROCKETT FOUNDATION
January 25, 2024 – HCA Florida Healthcare, as a part of HCA Healthcare, announced today that the HCA Healthcare Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to Crockett Foundation to advance the exposure to healthcare career pathways for Crockett Foundation’s program youth. The funding is part of the HCA Healthcare Foundation’s Healthier Tomorrow Fund, a community impact fund with an initial investment of $75 million focused on addressing high priority community needs and health equity.
“Empowering young minds to explore the possibilities within healthcare is not just a philanthropic endeavor; it’s an investment in the wellbeing of our community,” said Charles Gressle, president of HCA East Florida Division. “By providing resources and opportunities, we are nurturing a pipeline of talent that will contribute to growth and innovation in the healthcare sector.”
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WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ACHIEVES ACCREDITATION AS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN ROBOTIC AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY BY SRC
January 25, 2024 – Wellington Regional Medical Center recently achieved accreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Robotic and minimally Invasive Surgery. This accreditation recognizes Wellington Regional Medical Center’s commitment and high standard of delivery of quality patient care and safety.
Status as an accredited Center of Excellence means that Wellington Regional Medical Center has met nationally and internationally recognized standards. Not all hospitals and surgeons seek accreditation; and not all that undergo the rigorous inspection process are granted accreditation.
“Achieving this accreditation stands as a testament to our dedication, setting new benchmarks in surgical innovation and fostering better outcomes for our patients,” said Pam Tahan, CEO.
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MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE TO HOST SECOND PRECISION ONCOLOGY SYMPOSIUM
January 26, 2024 – Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, will host its second annual Precision Oncology Symposium from April 19-20, 2024, according to the symposium organizers. This one-and-a-half-day symposium, to be held in Miami, FL has been designed to provide an overview and opportunity to learn about the most recent advances in the treatment of solid tumors — including lung cancer, breast cancer, gastrointestinal tumors, genitourinary tumors, head and neck tumors, melanoma, sarcomas, and brain tumors — by novel targeted agents and treatment combinations. Updates on evolving molecular-based system therapies will be profiled and discussed.
“Our goal has always been clear – to build on President Biden’s moonshot initiative to decrease cancer mortality by 50% in the next 25 years. To get to this point, we need to bring physicians and researchers together to educate one another on the progress we’ve made. Collectively, we can continue advancing our progress to more innovative therapies and a greater quality of life for all cancer patients,” shared Manmeet Ahluwalia, M.D., M.B.A., FASCO, the symposium’s director as well as Fernandez Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Cancer Research, Chief of Medical Oncology, Chief Scientific Officer, and Deputy Director of Miami Cancer Institute.
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HANLEY FOUNDATION HOSTS 25TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC AT NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB ON APRIL 15
January 25, 2024—On Monday, April 15, 2024, Hanley Foundation will host its 25th Annual Golf Classic at North Palm Beach Country Club. More than 100 supporters are expected to ‘putt for scholarships’ in this annual benefit. Golf aficionado Johnny Pickett will serve as the Honorary Chair.
Longtime supporter and Hanley Foundation Board Member Marguerite Connelly will serve as event Chairperson. Marguerite authored a heartfelt memoir, “Addicted to the Addicted: A Mother’s Tale of Going from Heartbreak to Hopeful,” documenting her experience dealing with her son’s ongoing drug addiction.
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HEALTHIER GLADES AWARDS $30,000 IN “MINI-GRANTS” TO PROMOTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Funding puts the power of change in the hands of residents and nonprofit agencies.
January 25, 2024 – Healthier Glades, a Palm Health Foundation Healthier Together initiative, has granted $30,000 in mini-grant awards to fund resident-led and grassroots organizations to develop programs focused on health and wellness, storytelling, and advocacy for youth. Ten recipients received $3,000 each to pursue their innovative ideas that will benefit resident and youth behavioral health in 2024. Healthier Glades has awarded nearly $129,000 in grants to residents and organizations since 2019.
Over 50 people gathered for the awards celebration on December 16, 2023, at the Belle Glade Civic Center to recognize mini-grant recipients. Local leaders attending the event included Belle Glade City Commissioner Mary Wilkerson, Corey Murphy, community impact officer from the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and Florida State Representative Rick Roth.
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HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL’S DR. FERNANDO BAYRON ATTAINS PRESTIGIOUS CERTIFICATION
January 26, 2024 – Dr. Fernando Bayron, bariatric surgeon at HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital, was recently certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM).
This distinguished certification highlights Dr. Bayron’s specialized expertise in obesity medicine, symbolizing his commitment to providing exceptional care. Notably, he joins a select group of fewer than 400 surgeons in the United States with this prestigious certification.
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SARASOTA COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL BOARD BEGINS 2024 WITH NEW OFFICERS
JANUARY 24, 2024 – As 2023 came to a close, the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, which governs Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, named its new officers for 2024. The new chair is Sarah Lodge, who has represented the Board’s Central District Seat 1 since 2020.
Lodge has extensive experience in long-term strategic planning and financial problem-solving. A certified financial planner, she is currently first vice president with the Gress Lodge Group at RBC Wealth Management in Sarasota. Born and raised in Florida, Lodge moved to Sarasota a few years after graduating from the University of Florida in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in health science. All three of her children were born at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
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FREE AUTISM SCREENING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN – FEBRUARY 23, 2024
January 24, 2024 — Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southwest Florida, offers a free monthly autism spectrum disorder screening for toddlers 18 months to five years of age.
The next screening will be held on Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pediatric Specialist Office, 15901 Bass Rd, Suite 102, Fort Myers.
It is estimated that one in every 44 children is diagnosed with some form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined.
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WEST PALM BEACH VA ANNOUNCES THE MAKO ROBOT
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – January 26, 2024 – The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVAHCS) is excited to announce the new Mako Robot to surgical options at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center!
The robotic-assisted surgery represents the newest major technological advancement in hip and knee reconstructive surgery. With the skilled experts and savvy robot, the procedure significantly enhances the precision of both the necessary bone cuts and the placement of the prostheses in their ideal anatomic landmarks to a degree not possible with the conventional methods.
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COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY ALTERS BRAIN ACTIVITY IN CHILDREN WITH ANXIETY
NIH researchers found widespread differences in the brains of children with anxiety disorders that improved after treatment.
January 24, 2025 – Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have found overactivation in many brain regions, including the frontal and parietal lobes and the amygdala, in unmedicated children with anxiety disorders. They also showed that treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) led to improvements in clinical symptoms and brain functioning. The findings illuminate the brain mechanisms underlying the acute effects of CBT to treat one of the most common mental disorders. The study, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, was led by researchers at NIH’s National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
“The findings can help our understanding of how and for which children CBT works, a critical first step in personalizing anxiety care and improving clinical outcomes,” said senior author Melissa Brotman, Ph.D., Chief of the Neuroscience and Novel Therapeutics Unit in the NIMH Intramural Research Program.
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RESEARCHERS CREATE SAFER FORM OF COXIELLA BURNETII FOR SCIENTIFIC USE
January 25, 2024 – Scientists have unexpectedly discovered that the weakened form of the bacteria Coxiella burnetii (C. burnetii) not typically known to cause disease, naturally acquired an ability to do so. C. burnetii causes Q Fever in humans and its weakened forms are those used for scientific purposes. Subsequently, the scientists identified the genetic mutation responsible for the increased ability to cause disease (virulence) and created a form of the bacteria without the genetic flaw that could safely be used for research. The study, by scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health and collaborators at Washington State University and Northern Arizona University, is published in Nature Communications.
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Miami, FL. – December 12, 2023 – eMerge Americas, the premier technology conference and expo shaping the future of tech, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System on the launch of the Healthtech Innovation Hub. The highly-anticipated Healthtech experience will make its debut at the eMerge Americas 2024 Conference and Expo, which takes place on April 18 + 19, 2024 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
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