MAY 19, 2025 South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
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FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION : END OF SESSION REPORT
The 2025 Legislative Session has been an intriguing one – and it’s not over. Of the 1,982 bills that were filed, only 254 passed both chambers. However, the budget, which is the only constitutionally required action item, was not passed. The Legislature passed HCR 1631, a concurrent resolution extending the 2025 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature, until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025.
BILLS THAT PASSED
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(HB 1299 by Rep. Yarkosky and SB 1270 by Sen. Collins)
Every session there is a Department of Health package that often gets loaded up with several unrelated issues to the point where it dies of its own weight. This year, however, the House and Senate sponsors were able to get the bill across the finish line by jettisoning the most controversial provision in the original bill – a provision that would have prohibited physicians and hospitals from discriminating against a patient based solely on the patient’s vaccination status. The FMA was successful in having this provision narrowed to apply only to hospitals before it was removed entirely.
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| Haller Foundation’s Gift to Broward Health: A Legacy of Service and Vision
MAY 15,2025- In a world where philanthropy is often seen as a financial transaction, the Henry E. Haller Jr. Foundation is redefining what it means to give. With a deep-rooted commitment to service leadership, Linda Haller and her family foundation recently made a significant investment in the future of Broward Health – a $5.2 million gift announced at the 12th Annual Broward Health Ball. This funding will leave a lasting impact on the community as it will be used to build two new labs at Broward Health Medical Center in downtown Fort Lauderdale, both with cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology capabilities and equipped with Siemens Artis Icono systems.
“These labs will help us meet the growing needs of our community by expanding our capacity to treat cardiac patients, whether they come to us for scheduled or emergency care,” said Jenna Merlucci, vice president of heart and vascular services at Broward Health. “We’re excited about the precise imaging and emphasis on safety and efficiency that the advanced technology enables when used to treat conditions, including cardiac arrhythmias, coronary heart disease and structural heart disease.”
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Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health Launches GUIDE Program to Enhance Dementia Care
May 15, 2025-Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, located at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, is proud to announce its participation in the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, a nationwide initiative designed to assist in the management of dementia care. The GUIDE program aims to significantly improve the quality of life for individuals living with dementia while also easing the burden on their caregivers through comprehensive, coordinated services.
The GUIDE Model focuses on several areas, including care coordination, implementing a standardized approach to dementia care and management; support for caregivers, giving them much-needed relief, training, and support; and community integration, which aims to help individuals with the disease to remain in their homes for as long as possible.
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Tampa General Hospital is Florida’s First Hospital Verified for Emergency General Surgery by the American College of Surgeons
TGH is 11th in the nation to achieve the prestigious verification for its emergency general surgery program based on a rigorous, evidence-based assessment.
Tampa, Fla. May 16, 2025 –Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has announced its achievement of verification under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Emergency General Surgery Verification Program (EGS-VP).
The program is a rigorous, evidence-based assessment that sets the national standard for excellence in emergency surgical care, encompassing not only the most common types of surgery performed, but also the most acute surgical emergencies in a hospital setting. Tampa General is the first health system in Florida — and 11th in the nation — to achieve this designation.
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Delray Medical Center Acquires Intuitive da Vinci 5 Surgical System
May 8, 2025– Delray Medical Center acquires the Intuitive da Vinci 5® surgical system, designed with the goal of further advancing technology used in minimally invasive care. Da Vinci 5 is Intuitive’s most advanced and integrated platform—designed to transform surgery to enable better outcomes, efficiency, and actionable insights. Da Vinci 5 is the newest entry to the da Vinci portfolio of systems, which also includes da Vinci X®, da Vinci Xi®, and da Vinci SP®. The system can be used for minimally invasive surgical procedures for urology, gynecology, thoracic, and general surgeries.
“At Delray Medical Center, we are committed to providing our community with the most advanced surgical technology available, and the addition of the da Vinci 5 system is a significant step forward in that mission,” says Heather Havericak, the hospital’s CEO. “This cutting-edge platform allows our skilled surgeons to perform complex procedures with greater precision, improved visualization, and enhanced patient outcomes.”
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High-Intensity Gait Training Speeds Healing, Returns Independence to Neurologic Patients
May 15 ,2025 – Following a serious car accident and surgery to stop a brain bleed, Nery Mejicano felt helpless. The 80-year-old who loved to travel could no longer walk or feed himself, and even lifting a spoon required assistance.
Helpless, however, doesn’t mean hopeless, and Mejicano’s physical therapists at Memorial Healthcare System had a plan to return their patient to his maximum physical potential. Utilizing high-intensity gait training — a form of exercise known to aid the recovery of patients who have had strokes, traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries — clinicians pushed Mejicano to go beyond what he thought he was capable of, and well beyond traditional PT interventions.
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Ryder Trauma Center Announces Research Trial to Increase Survival Rates in Patients Suffering from Major Blood Loss
May 15, 2025- Ryder Trauma Center is taking part in a new research study that could help save the lives of people who suffer major blood loss from traumatic injuries. Trauma is the number one cause of death for people under 45. The most common cause of preventable death after an injury is bleeding.
The study, CAVALIER Trial, which stands for Calcium and Vasopressin following Injury Early Resuscitation, will test if giving patients calcium and/or vasopressin earlier in their care can help increase their chances of surviving their injuries.
“Patients who lose a lot of blood and receive transfusions will experience a drop in calcium levels. In addition, they may also suffer a drop in blood pressure,” said Jonathan P. Meizoso, MD, MSPH, FACS, general surgery at Ryder Trauma Center and Uhealth. “Calcium is important to help blood clot, and vasopressin plays a major role in squeezing the veins to increase blood pressure to a health level
Doctors already use calcium and vasopressin to treat patients, but they are usually given later during care. This study will look at the benefits of giving these treatments sooner.
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The University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center is consulting the people of Miami-Dade County whether to participate in a trauma research study to investigate two blood transfusion strategies for trauma patients who are bleeding to death.
May 15, 2025 – Bleeding out is the most common cause of preventable death after injury. Researchers at the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center are asking for community input on whether they should participate in a study that will compare two resuscitation strategies, one using whole blood versus the other using traditional blood component therapy. The goal is to compare which strategy can improve survival.
The traditional approach for treating injured patients who are bleeding is to administer multiple separate units of red blood cells, plasma and platelets — known as component therapy. However, recent evidence from military and civilian medicine suggests that survival may be better when patients receive whole blood, instead of previously separated blood products.
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Promise Fund & Florida Department of Health Provide Lifesaving Screenings at “Mammograms for Mami” Event in Stuart
MAY 16, 2025 – The Promise Fund, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health, hosted “Mammograms for Mami,” a free breast cancer screening event designed to reach underserved women in Stuart and surrounding communities. The event offered vital health care access to local women who are uninsured or underinsured, with a focus on early detection to save lives.
As a result of this event, 41 women received free mammograms, five women received the HPV vaccine, and five new participants were enrolled in the Promise Fund’s women’s health program to receive follow-up care through culturally competent health care navigators.
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Tampa General Hospital and USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation Recognized as a Simulation and Education Program to Know
Becker’s Hospital Review has recognized the academic health system for the second consecutive year for providing industry-leading, innovative health care training.
May 8, 2025 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as having one of the nation’s Simulation and Education Programs to Know for 2024, in partnership with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS). This honor reflects Tampa General and USF Health CAMLS’ use of innovative, state-of-the-art technology and realistic simulation scenarios to train students and health care professionals effectively and ultimately improve safety, cost effectiveness and patient outcomes.
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HCA Florida Healthcare colleagues record 4,300+ hours of volunteer service in two weeks during annual We Show Up for Our Communities campaign
May 16, 2025 —As the state’s leading healthcare network, HCA Florida Healthcare regularly answers the call to care for others. In 2024, the system cared for more than 12 million patient encounters across its 650 facilities. But last month, nearly 1,500 colleagues provided care in a different way during HCA Florida Healthcare’s annual statewide We Show Up for Our Communities days of service.
Clinical and non-clinical teams from across the state volunteered at more than 115 events with partner organizations to meet the needs of the communities where they live and work. For two dedicated weeks in April, HCA Florida Healthcare colleagues recorded 4,300 hours of volunteer time to charitable projects supporting high-priority community needs and creating healthier tomorrows. These efforts represent $144,000 in contributions based on the current value of a volunteer hour in Florida.
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United Way of Broward County Champions Mental Health During Awareness Month
Read Across America 2025 – Aaron Jiles, Erika Axani, Stella Tokar, Kathleen Cannon
As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention is amplifying its mission to support mental wellness and reduce substance misuse through education, awareness campaigns, and community engagement.
This broad-based coalition is at the forefront of mental health promotion and substance misuse prevention in Broward County. The Commission works year-round to address the root causes of behavioral health issues and reduce the stigma that still surrounds mental illness. Their ongoing message is clear and timely: “It’s OK to Not Be OK.”
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Healing Through Art, Community, and Connection: Mental Health Awareness Month with NAMI Broward
NAMI Broward County’s mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Through free education, support groups, and signature programs like NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group, NAMI Peer-to-Peer, and NAMI Family-to-Family, NAMI Broward helps people build strength, find community, and reclaim hope, offering essential tools for those living with a mental health condition or supporting a loved one.
This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI Broward will host its 4th Annual Artful Minds Fundraiser on Thursday, May 29th at MAD Arts in Dania Beach. Artful Minds is a celebration of “art as therapy,” sparking conversations around mental health and wellness while inspiring hope through creativity. Early Bird tickets are $40 through May 21 and increase to $50 thereafter. Proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships, and artwork benefit NAMI Broward’s expanding programs.
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Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute’s Lung Cancer Screening Program is Designated a “Center of Excellence”
GO2 for Lung Cancer recognizes the TGH Cancer Institute for its commitment to the highest standards in lung cancer early detection through low dose CT screening.
Tampa, Fla. May 14, 2025 — Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer Institute’s Lung Cancer Screening Program has earned national recognition as a Center of Excellence (COE) from GO2 for Lung Cancer, highlighting its commitment to early detection and lifesaving care. By leveraging advanced low-dose CT screening, the program is transforming outcomes for high-risk patients in the Tampa Bay region — detecting lung cancer at its most treatable stage and giving more people a better chance of survival.
“Receiving the Center of Excellence designation from GO2 for Lung Cancer is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standard of lung cancer screening and early detection,” said Dr. Eduardo Sotomayor, vice president and executive director of the TGH Cancer Institute. “At the TGH Cancer Institute, we are committed to providing at-risk patients with the most advanced screening technologies and a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to improving outcomes and saving lives.”
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FAU CARD Releases Free Water Safety Guide for Children with Autism
Drowning Prevention Resource Available to All Families and Caregivers
May 8, 2025 – Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children aged 1 to 4 in Florida, and children with autism face even greater danger – many times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers. One key factor behind this alarming statistic is wandering, also known as elopement. Nearly 50% of children with autism will wander from a safe environment at some point. These incidents can happen in a split second and often lead to children being drawn to nearby water sources such as pools, ponds or canals – many of which are unprotected.
Children with autism are often naturally drawn to water because of its calming sensory qualities – its movement, sound and reflection can be soothing. Unfortunately, this attraction, combined with limited danger awareness or swimming ability, significantly increases their risk of drowning.
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Oracle, Cleveland Clinic, and G42 Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch AI-Based Global Healthcare Delivery Platform
Partnership will build a global AI-powered healthcare platform to deliver more effective, scalable, and affordable care
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: May 16, 2025 – Oracle Health, Cleveland Clinic, and G42 today announced a strategic partnership to develop a groundbreaking AI-based healthcare delivery platform. This initiative aims to improve patient care and public health management by leveraging AI, nation-scale data analytics, and intelligent clinical applications to create secure, scalable, and accessible care models that positively impact people’s health and longevity.
The platform will serve as the foundation for an AI-driven healthcare hub, combining Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle AI Data Platform, and Oracle Health applications, Cleveland Clinic’s world-class clinical expertise, and G42’s capabilities in sovereign AI infrastructure, health data integration, and advanced clinical AI models.
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South Florida Anchor Alliance Releases 2024 Year In Review
May 13, 2025 – The South Florida Anchor Alliance (SFAA), an initiative of the Health Foundation of South Florida, is a collaborative of 20 regional institutions, including healthcare systems, education enterprises, and municipalities that joined forces in 2019 to create a more robust South Florida economy through collective local procurement and workforce development initiatives. The SFAA is a key pillar to advancing the Health Foundation’s strategy to increasing economic well-being, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to furthering the collective vision set back then by all partners.
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Mental Health Matters: BBHC Strengthens Broward’s System of Care
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and highlight the importance of accessible mental health care. In Broward County, the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition (BBHC) stands at the forefront of this mission, advocating for and managing a behavioral health system that supports individuals and families facing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring challenges.
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HHS, FDA Issue RFI on Deregulatory Plan to Lower Costs and Empower Providers
MAY 13, 2025— The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced, links to an external website, opens in a new tab the launch of a public Request for Information (RFI) to identify and eliminate outdated or unnecessary regulations. The initiative is part of a broader federal effort to reduce regulatory burdens and increase transparency, in alignment with President Trump’s Executive Order 14192, links to an external website, “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation.”
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NIH researchers discover tissue biomarker that may indicate higher risk of aggressive breast cancer development and death
MAY 14, 2025 – Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a series of changes in the architecture and cell composition of connective tissues of the breast, known as stromal tissue, that is associated with an increased risk of developing aggressive breast cancer among women with benign breast disease, and poorer rates of survival among women with invasive breast cancer. This process, which they call stromal disruption, could potentially be used as a biomarker to identify women with benign breast disease who are at high risk of developing aggressive breast cancers, as well as those with breast cancer who may be at increased risk of recurrence or death.
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Infant with rare, incurable disease is first to successfully receive personalized gene therapy treatment
NIH-supported gene-editing platform lays groundwork to rapidly develop treatments for other rare genetic diseases.
May 15, 2025 – A research team supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed and safely delivered a personalized gene editing therapy to treat an infant with a life-threatening, incurable genetic disease. The infant, who was diagnosed with the rare condition carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1) deficiency shortly after birth, has responded positively to the treatment. The process, from diagnosis to treatment, took only six months and marks the first time the technology has been successfully deployed to treat a human patient. The technology used in this study was developed using a platform that could be tweaked to treat a wide range of genetic disorders and opens the possibility of creating personalized treatments in other parts of the body.
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Incidence rates of some cancer types have risen in people under age 50
Despite increasing incidence rates, cancer deaths in young people have not increased overall.
May 8, 2025 – Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have completed a comprehensive analysis of cancer statistics for different age groups in the United States and found that from 2010 through 2019, the incidence of 14 cancer types increased among people under age 50. Of these cancer types, nine—including several common cancers, such as breast cancer and colorectal cancer—also increased in some groups of people aged 50 and older. However, the incidence of 19 other cancer types—including lung cancer and prostate cancer—decreased among people under age 50, so the total rate of all cancers diagnosed in both younger and older age groups did not increase, nor did the rate of cancer death.
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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/. |
HANGER CLINIC MAY EVENTS
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and well-being, promoting education, and reducing the stigma associated with mental health concerns. While mental health is a complex issue and external factors can influence it, ultimately, we are all responsible for actively managing and improving our own mental well-being. This responsibility includes seeking help when needed, prioritizing self-care, and developing coping mechanisms. This month, we will be offering educational and social opportunities to support your wellbeing.
Below you will find a list of the events we have available this month to support your rehabilitation process and ensure you have the resources and activities you need to reconnect and/or live a full life with limb loss/difference. These AMPOWER/Hanger Clinic events are also open to your families and loved ones! Healthcare professionals are also invited and encouraged to join us to celebrate our accomplishments as we are moving forward together and embracing life!
Please mark your calendars now and RSVP by replying to this email or texting me at 954-594-2060 to know which events you will be attending to make plans accordingly:
Monday, May 26 @ 11:30 AM: AMPOWER Support Group Meeting at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Sunrise, located at 4399 N Nob Hill Rd, Sunrise FL 33351. This month we will discuss tips to support our mental health.
Wednesday, May 28 @ 5:30 PM: AMPOWER Virtual Session: Join us to meet and learn from the one and only Sally Murphy, Personal Empowerment Life Coach / Med Educational Leadership. Sally has a passion to show people how to transition from “Inner Critic to Inner Shine”. She will also help us craft our glow statement to support our journey. Please see attached Flyer for more details. Once you RSVP, I will send you the link to join this virtual meeting.
Friday, May 30 @ 6:00PM: Big Dog Station: Join us for an evening with our AMPOWER friend Scott W and his Hobo Preservation Society Band. We will enjoy their acoustic, eclectic blend of Blues, Bluegrass, Country & Rock along with some original tunes. Big Dog Station is located at 3148 NE 12th Ave Oakland Park, Fla 33334. Please RSVP to receive more details.
LOOKING FOR MORE VIRTUAL SESSIONS? Join Hanger Clinic’s Director of Patient Advocacy & Education, Leslie Green, for Limb Loss Education Series. Please see attached or follow the link below for a complete list of virtual sessions. There are sessions everyday of the week! https://www.balancedamputee.com/communities-1
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Health Foundation of South Florida Announces 2025 Black Health Summit In Action
Black Health Summit In Action advances community priorities through grassroots leadership and strategic investment
April 30, 2025 – As National Minority Health Month draws to a close, the Health Foundation of South Florida is proud to announce Black Health Summit In Action – highlighting the momentum and community vision of past Black Health Summits.
2025 marks a turning point: bringing the Summit’s mission beyond the stage and directly into the communities where real-time challenges are being met with responses. By centering grassroots leadership and community-designed solutions, Black Health Summit In Action puts health equity into motion—on the ground, in partnership, and with lasting impact.
This year’s work is a direct response to the community-identified priorities, specifically the need for greater access to quality health care, affordable housing, community safety, and culturally responsive outreach. In past Summits, residents and grassroots leaders made clear that health equity cannot be achieved without addressing the conditions that shape daily life—where people live, how they access care, and whether systems reflect their realities.
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"Know. Prevent. Support: A Community Approach to HIV and PrEP Awareness”
We are excited to invite you to an upcoming community-focused event: “Know. Prevent. Support: A Community Approach to HIV and PrEP Awareness”.
📅 Thursday, May 29, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Sunkist Grove Community Center, 12500 NW 13th Ave, North Miami, FL 33167
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This FREE symposium is designed for Miami-Dade residents and community members to come together, learn, and take action in the fight against HIV. Our goal is to increase access to and understanding of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)—a safe and effective tool for preventing HIV.
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Nursing Consortium of Florida’s next conference set for June 2025 at St. Pete Beach
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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FLORIDA MEDICAL CANNABIS CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
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
•Florida Medical Cannabis Legislative Update
•A Review of Qualifying Conditions Case Studies
•Medical Cannabis Dosing and Public Health Issues
•Medical Cannabis Research
•State of Florida Medical Cannabis Regulatory and Program Update •The Business of Medical Cannabis: How to Make Sure Your Practice is Successful
“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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Highlights from MAY 16, 2025 BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card)
May 16 2025- 915,073 May 09 2025- 914,180 May 02 2025- 913,159
Apr 25 2025- 911,957 Apr 18 2025- 911,401 Apr 11 2025- 909,711
Patients Added Last Week: 893 Qualified Ordering Physicians:
2,136
New Doctors added Last Week: - 255
Reporting Period: MAY 9 - MAY 15, 2025
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 379,703,448
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 31,698
-Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 132,684.321 Approved Dispensing Locations: 719 Added Last Week: 0 |
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