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Abena Serwaa Bonsu Annor, M.D., M.S., Joins Miami Neuroscience Institute as a Neurohospitalist
November 3, 2025 – Neurologist Abena Serwaa Bonsu Annor, M.D., M.S., has joined Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. She specializes in the treatment of hospitalized patients with neurological disorders.
Dr. Annor is committed to advancing neurology through education and the sharing of best practices with a global perspective. She also contributes to the medical community as a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Medical Association.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Annor 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.
After earning a master’s degree in medical sciences at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida, Dr. Annor remained at USF to earn her medical degree. She completed an internal medicine internship as well as a neurology residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. During the final years of her clinical training, she educated fellow residents, medical students, faculty and staff through presentations and bedside teaching.
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Carolyn Exelby’s 40-year journey as Englewood Hospital’s first employee
She was here before the first patient arrived. Meet Carolyn Exelby, the very first employee hired at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital.
November 6, 2025 – As HCA Florida Englewood Hospital celebrates 40 years of caring for our community, we begin our anniversary spotlight series with a remarkable colleague who helped lay the foundation, literally, for everything we’ve built since.
Carolyn Exelby was our very first employee, hired in 1985 before the hospital even opened its doors. As a single mom new to Englewood, she sought a job close to home for her child’s safety.
What she found was more than a job, it was a calling. “As fate would have it, I found the perfect position in Materials Management,” she said. “Now called Supply Chain, it’s where I’ve been ever since.”
Her proudest moment? Being selected to represent Englewood Hospital in a video for the HCA Florida rebranding campaign. “It was such an honor,” she said. “Being part of our Florida Team means we’re stronger together. We may be a small hospital, but we have big heart and big impact.”
Carolyn credits the people of Englewood Hospital for her longevity. “This has always been a friendly, compassionate place to work,” she said. “I felt I could make a difference here for my community. It’s a place where I belong.”
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Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System Win Outstanding Collaboration Award
Better Together Wins Award for Outstanding Healthcare Collaboration
November 7, 2025 – Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System received the Outstanding Healthcare Collaboration Award from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce for the Better Together collaboration.
The healthcare systems unveiled the historic partnership in March to enhance access to care and improve health outcomes throughout Broward County.
Better Together focuses on addressing the primary and maternal healthcare needs within Broward County communities while also tackling food insecurity.
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Cardiologist Sheng Fu, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
November 3, 2025 – Board-certified advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist Sheng Fu, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. He specializes in advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, transplant cardiology and mechanical circulatory support. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplantation.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Fu served as an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Louisville. Additionally, he served as medical director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at Jewish Hospital and as associate medical director of the Department of Heart Transplantation at Jewish Hospital – University of Louisville.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Fu to our multidisciplinary cardiac care team, dedicated to the highest quality care,” said Tom C. Nguyen, M.D., director of minimally invasive surgery, Barry T. Katzen Endowed Chair at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, and professor and chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
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Cardiologist Pedro Covas, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
November 3, 2025 – Board-certified noninvasive cardiologist Pedro Covas, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. His expertise lies in using echocardiography and cardiac computed tomography (CT) to guide structural heart procedures. His other clinical interests include valvular heart disease, cardiac CT for the evaluation of coronary artery disease and artificial intelligence to improve cardiovascular imaging. He is certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography and cardiovascular computed tomography.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Covas was an assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and director of structural imaging at the University of Miami Health System.
“We are happy to welcome Dr. Covas to our highly skilled team of cardiac care specialists, dedicated to the highest quality care,” said Tom C. Nguyen, M.D., director of minimally invasive surgery, Barry T. Katzen Endowed Chair at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, and professor and chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
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Elizabeth Rubin, D.O., Joins The Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute as a Hematologist Oncologist
November 3, 2025 – Hematologist oncologist Elizabeth Rubin, D.O., has joined the Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. She specializes in the treatment of cancer using therapies such as chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy and targeted therapy and has a clinical and academic interest in breast oncology. She is board certified in internal medicine.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Rubin to our multidisciplinary cancer care team, dedicated to the highest quality care,” said Louise Morrell, M.D., chief medical executive at Lynn Cancer Institute.
Dr. Rubin earned her medical degree at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine after earning a master’s degree in medical clinical sciences at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Her clinical training includes an internal medicine residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and a hematology oncology fellowship at Memorial Regional Hospital. During her fellowship, Dr. Rubin conducted breast cancer research, resulting in published studies, and spent her last year managing a dedicated breast clinic.
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Tampa General Hospital’s Mark Runyon Named One of Becker’s Hospital/Health System CFOs to Know and AMC CFOs to Know in 2025
Becker’s Hospital Review has honored the academic health system’s executive vice president and chief financial officer for exceptional financial leadership.
November 7, 2025 – Mark Runyon, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Tampa General Hospital (TGH), has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review, earning a spot on the media outlet’s lists of “hospital and health system CFOs to Know” and “academic medical center CFOs to Know,” for 2025. This dual honor underscores Runyon’s exceptional financial leadership and his pivotal role in driving sustainable, strategic growth for Tampa General.
In his capacity as chief financial officer for Tampa General, Runyon leads and oversees all financial services for Tampa General across the complete system of care for the community, region and state. He collaborates closely with the president and CEO, Board of Directors, senior leaders, and the entire Tampa General team to create an ecosystem of continuous improvement, focusing on innovation, financial stability and performance, operational efficiency and integrity. Day-to-day, Runyon ensures Tampa General has the resources, strategy and talent to deliver timely and responsive patient billing support, supplies needed to provide world-class patient care and responsive patient-friendly scheduling.
Under Runyon’s leadership, Tampa General has achieved remarkable growth in market share across Florida, extending its reach from one hospital with 17 care locations in 2017, to six hospitals and more than 150 care locations in just six years. Furthermore, Runyon plays an integral role in the strategic planning and execution of the academic health system’s five-year, $550 million Master Facility Plan — the most substantial capital commitment in the organization’s history.
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Cleveland Clinic First-In-Human Trial of CRISPR Gene-Editing Therapy Shown to Safely Lower Cholesterol and Triglycerides
One-time infusion of investigational CRISPR-Cas9 therapy found to safely reduce LDL cholesterol by 50% and triglycerides by about 55% in Phase 1 trial
November 8, 2025 – Results from a Cleveland Clinic Phase 1, first-in-human clinical trial showed that a one-time infusion of a gene-editing therapy using CRISPR-Cas9 safely reduced LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and triglycerides in people with lipid disorders resistant to current medications.
The results were presented today during a late-breaking science presentation at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025 and were simultaneously published the New England Journal of Medicine.
In the trial, which included 15 patients, both LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels were substantially reduced within two weeks after treatment and stayed at low levels for at least 60 days, with additional follow-up ongoing. The treatment did not result in any serious adverse events related to the treatment during short-term follow-up.
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Lee Health Names Charlottesville Cardiologist Dr. Michael Lipinski as its New Research Chief of the Lee Health Heart Institute
Nov. 7, 2025 — Lee Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Lipinski as the new Director of Research for the Lee Health Heart Institute. A cardiologist who specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, Dr. Lipinski has over twelve years of experience and has authored or coauthored fourteen book chapters and more than 140 peer-reviewed manuscripts. He also serves on editorial boards and as a reviewer for numerous medical journals.
Dr. Lipinski will be responsible for leading the growing cardiovascular clinical research program at the Lee Health Heart Institute. He is also a practicing physician who brings expertise in outpatient cardiac genetics and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), a severe type of heart attack.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Michael Lipinski to the Lee Health Heart Institute,” said Dr. Daniel O’Hair, chief physician executive of the Lee Health Heart Institute. “With his extensive research background and clinical expertise across multiple cardiology subspecialties, he aligns with our mission to provide exceptional care to our patients. Dr. Lipinski will elevate the Lee Health Heart Institute’s offerings, spearhead the growth of our cardiovascular clinical research program, drive innovation, and improve the health and well-being of patients throughout Southwest Florida and beyond.”
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North Port’s First Full-Service Hospital, with Expansion Plans Under Way
Nov. 7, 2025 – As Sarasota Memorial Health Care System begins clearing land for North Port’s first full-service hospital, SMH leaders are already planning the future expansion of the south county campus.
At a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 7, SMH officials unveiled plans for the $507 million hospital campus on a 32-acre site the health system owns in the 4800 block of North Sumter Boulevard. It will be the city’s first acute-care hospital, and the third hospital SMH has built in its 100-year history.
“This is a historic milestone for our health system, North Port and the south county region, and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate this landmark moment than during the week of Sarasota Memorial’s centennial,” Sarasota Memorial CEO David Verinder told a crowd of about 200 hospital and community leaders, SMH staff and physicians, elected officials and planning, design and construction teams who gathered on the construction site for the groundbreaking ceremony.
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Community Foundation of Broward Awards ‘Cancer Screening and Care Grants,’ Totaling $200,000
November 5, 2025 – The Community Foundation of Broward is proud to announce $200,000 in new “Cancer Screening and Care Grants” to raise awareness about lifesaving services and make them more readily available to Broward residents in need.
The Community Foundation of Broward is partnering with nine Broward nonprofit organizations, providing grants of up to $25,000 each, to increase cancer screenings and improve access to patient care, particularly for residents with limited resources.
New Cancer Screening and Care support includes:
-Gilda’s Club South Florida – Early Detection: Better Outcome: To promote early detection and screening for 175 men and women, organize more community-based breast cancer screening and education events, connect participants with financial support and referrals for diagnostic tests, biopsies and treatment.
-Memorial Foundation, Inc. – Promoting Breast Cancer Prevention in South Florida: To make breast health education and diagnostic services more accessible for 300 uninsured and underinsured women in Broward County who face financial and systemic barriers to care.
-Holy Cross Hospital, Inc. – Partners in Breast Health: To expand outreach education, clinical breast exams, screening mammograms, and diagnostic procedures to 500 uninsured, lower-income individuals aged 40 and older in Broward County, with services also available to symptomatic women under 40.
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Center for Child Counseling Named Crisis Intervention Partner of the Year by PBSO
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) recently recognized Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) as its Crisis Intervention Partner of Year at the 2025 PBC Crisis Intervention Team Annual Luncheon.
November 6 2025- For more than 10 years, CFCC has helped train PBSO’s law enforcement officers, corrections deputies, communications officers, sponsored recruits, and school resource officers. Each month, CFCC’s staff of mental health providers present on ACEs (adverse childhood experiences), PCEs (positive childhood experiences), and HOPE (healthy outcomes from positive experiences). The team also facilitates the brain architecture game. As a training partner, CFCC is one part of the 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training.
“At Center for Child Counseling, we are building trauma-informed communities. When we create trauma-aware adults who understand how trauma versus positive experiences affect a person, we are promoting a culture that provides optimal support for staff. In turn, that promotes the resilience and well-being of children that comes from healthy child-caregiver relationships.
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SMH Honors Physicians, Installs 2026 Medical Staff Leaders
Nov. 6, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System honored two physicians for their exemplary service to the health system and the Suncoast community, and announced its 2026 Chiefs of Staff for both the SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice campuses.
Eyad Almallouhi, MD, a neurointerventionalist, was named Sarasota Memorial’s 2025 Physician of the Year, while otolaryngologist Roger Shea, MD received SMH’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. A committee of physician leaders recognized both physicians at the annual medical staff meeting in October.
SMH Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Shea received Sarasota Memorial’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his three decades of dedicated service to SMH and the community.
The longtime physician joined the SMH medical staff in September of 1995. Throughout the years, he has served in multiple leadership roles, including chairman of the Surgical Quality Improvement Committee in 2001 and Chief of Surgery in 2002.
SMH Physician of the Year
Dr. Almallouhi was named Sarasota Memorial’s 2025 Physician of the Year. Since joining SMH in July 2023, he has dramatically impacted the lives of many stroke patients through his neurointerventional surgical skills and collaborative approach to care.
Daniel Kaplon, MD, was named Chief of Staff, for the SMH-Sarasota campus’ 2,000-plus medical staff members and advanced practice providers; he succeeds Kenneth Hurwitz, MD, whose one-year term as chief ended last month.
Daniel Murphy, MD, will begin the first of his two-year term as Chief of Staff for the SMH-Venice campus, serving as the top representative for that hospital’s 1,300-plus medical staff members and advanced practice providers this month.
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November 4, 2025 — HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its board of trustees.
Joining the hospital board are State Representative Meg Weinberger, Elliot Bonner, Jr. and Dr. James J. Goad.
Their diverse expertise will provide invaluable guidance as the hospital continues to expand its services and enhance patient care for the western communities of Palm Beach County.
The addition of these three members underscores HCA Florida Palms West Hospital’s commitment to integrating top-tier medical knowledge with deep civic engagement.
State Representative Meg Weinberger: Representative Weinberger is a sophomore in the Florida State House, representing District 94, which includes the hospital. She brings a deep commitment to philanthropy and animal welfare, having spent over a decade running Rescue Life, an animal sanctuary for abused animals.
Elliot Bonner, Jr.: Serving as the executive director of Power Marketing at NextEra Energy Marketing and as Mayor Pro Tem for the Town of Manalapan, Mr. Bonner brings significant business and municipal leadership experience.
Dr. James J. Goad, M.D.: A distinguished, board-certified general surgeon with HCA Florida Palm Beach Surgical Specialists, Dr. Goad is a recognized industry leader in minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Jason Kimbrell, chief executive officer of HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, expressed enthusiasm for the appointments.
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HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital Celebrates “Grateful Hearts, Growing Miracles” at NICU Reunion
November 8, 2025 – HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital hosted a heartwarming celebration this weekend, welcoming dozens of families and their children back for the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Reunion.
This year’s theme, “Grateful Hearts, Growing Miracles,” honored the strength and resilience of the hospital’s tiniest patients and the compassionate care teams who helped them thrive. Families reconnected with nurses, physicians, and therapists who cared for their babies during some of their earliest and most critical moments.
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Lee Health Donates $50,000 to Support Community Food Programs Amid Government Shutdown
Nov. 7, 2025 – Lee Health, through the Lee Health Foundation, is donating a total of $50,000 to help address food insecurity in the community — a need made more urgent by the ongoing federal government shutdown. The funds will be shared equally between Harry Chapin Food Bank and Community Cooperative, two local nonprofit partners dedicated to ensuring access to nutritious meals for families across Southwest Florida.
“Food plays a direct role in healing, health, and overall well-being,” said Larry Antonucci, M.D., President & CEO of Lee Health. “Our mission has always been to care for our community. That isn’t confined to our hospitals or clinics but extends to every aspect of their health and wellness. By supporting organizations that provide food and nutrition assistance, we’re helping to strengthen the foundation of community health and ensure our neighbors have what they need to thrive.”
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Florida Blue Foundation Supports Improving Mental Health Outcomes and Expanding the Mental Health Workforce
November 7, 2025 – Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of the GuideWell family of companies, is continuing to advance mental well-being efforts in Florida by investing $2.75 million in eight community-based programs. These initiatives will address critical mental health needs and help grow the pipeline of mental health professionals throughout the state.
By the numbers: Florida ranks 35th among all states for prevalence of mental illness and has a severe shortage of mental health providers, leaving 6 million people in communities with inadequate access to mental health care.
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Oviedo Medical Center Celebrates Opening of Fourth Floor, Marking Completion of Major Expansion Project
Oviedo Medical Center executive team, physicians and board members, and director of unit cut the ceremonial ribbon opening the fourth floor of Oviedo Medical Center.
November 6, 2025 – Oviedo Medical Center, part of HCA Florida Healthcare, is celebrating the official opening of its newly completed fourth floor, marking the final milestone in the hospital’s multi-phase expansion project and reinforcing its ongoing commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the growing community it serves.
Hospital leadership, staff, and community partners gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the achievement and recognize the team members who made this significant milestone possible.
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Sold-out 5K raises nearly $10,000 for breast cancer care
Second annual event draws hundreds during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Nov. 5, 2025 – Partners for Breast Cancer Care raised nearly $10,000 during a sold-out 5K race and one-mile walk on Saturday, Oct. 11, in Fort Myers. The Southwest Florida nonprofit funds breast screening, diagnostic testing and treatment for underserved women and men in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties.
Dressed in pink from head to toe, 378 breast cancer survivors and supporters raced through a winding path at the second annual Partners Pink Run at Bell Tower at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to the first, second and third overall male and female racers, as well as the top three male and female racers in each age group. Following the race, participants enjoyed music, refreshments at Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar and games for all ages, like cornhole and Bra Pong.
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Mayo Clinic researchers identify a new stem cell patch to gently heal damaged hearts
November 5, 2025 – Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a pioneering method to mend damaged hearts without open-heart surgery, an advance that could one day transform the treatment of heart failure.The new approach uses lab-grown heart tissue made from reprogrammed adult stem cells, delivered through a tiny incision rather than a surgically opened chest cavity. In preclinical testing, the stem cell patch restored heart function and improved healing.
“For patients with severe heart failure, there are very few options beyond mechanical pumps or transplants. We hope this approach will offer a new way to repair their own hearts,” says Wuqiang Zhu, Ph.D., senior author of the study published in Acta Biomaterialia and a cardiovascular researcher at Mayo Clinic in Arizona.
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Unlock Breakthroughs in Brain Tumor Care Progress in brain tumor care is gaining meaningful momentum. At the Eighth Annual Miami Brain Symposium on Dec. 5, hosted by Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, physicians on the front lines of treating patients with brain tumors will learn the latest in managing both primary and metastatic central nervous system tumors. The multidisciplinary symposium brings together leading experts in neurosurgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology and neuro-oncology to discuss new scientific advances, review real cases, engage in debate and participate in panel discussions. From standard of care to innovations, technologies and clinical trials coming down the pike, the event offers candid conversations, practical strategies and plenty of opportunity for professional interactions.
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Tampa General Hospital Hosting Free Kidney Health Community Event in Juno Beach
Tampa General continues its lecture series, “Caring for Ourselves and Our Planet – Together,” in collaboration with Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
Juno Beach, Fla. – October 28, 2025 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) invites the community to a free public event, “Filtering the Facts: What You Should Know About Kidney Health.” The panel will feature a urological surgeon, a nephrologist, and a genetics specialist who will lead an in-depth discussion on how to recognize, prevent, and manage common kidney conditions.
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WHERE: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
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MIRAMAR, FL – In honor of National Care at Home Month, VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, invites healthcare professionals to a free, accredited webinar titled “From Cure to Comfort: The Hospice Journey to What Matters Most.” The virtual event will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET / 10:00–11:30 a.m. PT. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.
This live, interactive session offers up to 1.5 continuing education credits (CE/CME) for nurses, social workers, case managers, licensed nursing home administrators in Florida and Illinois, physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Attendees will gain practical insights into identifying hospice-eligible patients, guiding goals-of-care conversations and supporting families through interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Broward Children’s Center to Host the 22nd Annual Miles for Smiles 5K on Nov. 15.
Broward Children’s Center will host its 22nd Annual Miles for Smiles 5K at Pompano Beach Community Park on Saturday, Nov. 15. Runners, walkers, families, community leaders, wheelchairs and strollers of all ages will come together in the beautiful Pompano Beach Community Park to raise funds and awareness to support Broward Children’s Center.
The event will feature a family-friendly 5K, children’s activities, live entertainment, raffles, an awards ceremony and more.
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Kids’ Minds Matter Announces 10th Anniversary Signature Gala on March 11
Registration and sponsorships now open to support pediatric mental and behavioral health care services through Lee Health and Golisano Children’s Hospital
Nov. 7, 2025 – Kids’ Minds Matter 2026 Signature Gala will honor a decade of rising up to meet the growing needs of Southwest Florida children and shining a light on the lives that have been transformed through the generosity and support of the community. Since 2016, Kids’ Minds Matter has raised money and awareness to improve access to pediatric mental and behavioral health care in our region through Lee Health and Golisano Children’s Hospital, and their community partners.
The theme for the event is “Rise to Shine,” celebrating resilience, healing, and community. Throughout the evening, attendees will hear from young adults and families whose lives have been touched by Kids’ Minds Matter, sharing personal stories of courage and growth. Healthcare professionals and partners will reflect on what they’ve been able to accomplish thanks to the community’s support – innovative programs, expanded services, and new pathways to care that are changing the landscape of mental health in our region.
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