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ACHE of South Florida Member Spotlight: Brian Altschuler, FACHE

By Lois Thomson

They say to enjoy the journey, and that is exactly what Brian Altschuler has done and intends to keep doing. Those who know him may be surprised to learn that the word “hospital” has long been integral to both his vocabulary and his career path.

Before college, Altschuler was drawn to public service, initially considering a career in law enforcement. He began volunteering as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with the Morganville First Aid & Rescue Squad in New Jersey, eventually becoming the squad’s captain. That experience led him to a position as a 911 operator. After a brief tenure with Marriott International, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, studying abroad as part of the program, followed by a master’s degree in Leadership and board certification as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).

By 2001, these experiences converged to set the stage for his transition into healthcare. Following the events of September 11, the hospitality industry suffered a widespread shutdown. At the time, Altschuler was teaching CPR at a local hospital, where he was offered a position as Manager of Workforce Development within the Human Resources Department at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, today now part of the same system he works at Baptist Health South Florida.

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Monice Building on Holy Cross Health’s Strengths

By Vanessa Orr

When Pierre Monice, FACHE, was named CEO and president of Holy Cross Health this past May, he came into the position with three major goals: to stabilize and strengthen day-to-day core operations, build on Holy Cross’ impressive reputation, accelerate ambulatory growth and recommit to providing patients with world-class experiences and outcomes.

He’s wasted no time getting started.

A member of Trinity Health, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Health is currently constructing a freestanding emergency department center in Deerfield Beach, FL, which will open in May 2026. Following that facility’s completion, another freestanding emergency department will be built at 200 East Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.

“We’re accelerating ambulatory growth because that’s where healthcare is moving,” explained Monice. “We are structuring our ambulatory strategy around access, affordability and appropriateness.”

He adds that Holy Cross plans to grow its primary care base and service lines, especially in the areas of oncology, cardiology, neuroscience and orthopedics. He is also looking forward to building upon its surgical platform.

 

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BROWARD HEALTHPOINT RECOGNIZED FOR ADVANCING HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

December 30, 2025 – Broward HealthPoint, an affiliate of Broward Health, has been awarded two Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for achievements in expanding access to care and advancing health information technology.

HRSA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, oversees the Health Center Program, which supports community-based clinics that deliver affordable primary and preventive care, including dental and behavioral health services, to underserved populations regardless of the ability to pay.

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Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute Becomes First in Florida to Perform Pediatric Pulmonary Ozaki

The Institute is Among Handful of Pediatric Programs Nationally Offering the Ozaki Technique to Repair Aortic and Pulmonary Valves in Children

December 30, 2025 – Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute has successfully performed an innovative pulmonary heart valve repair utilizing a complex and unique technique known as the Ozaki procedure, becoming the first known pediatric program in the state of Florida to do so and among only a select group of pediatric health systems globally. The Ozaki procedure, developed as an alternative to traditional valve replacement, involves reconstructing the patient’s valve using their own pericardial tissue.

The Heart Institute also performs the Ozaki technique on children in need of aortic valve repair, further positioning the program at the forefront of complex pediatric cardiac surgery. For children, this approach offers significant potential benefits, including improved valve function and durability, reduced risk of complications, and the possibility of growth of the reconstructed valve as the child grows.

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Baptist Health South Florida Welcomes Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician, Giuseppe Paese, DO.

January  1, 2026 – Baptist Health South Florida proudly announces Giuseppe G.F. Paese, D.O., an accomplished specialist in pain medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, has joined Baptist Health Orthopedic Care and its team of distinguished physicians. With over 25 years of experience in clinical and academic medicine, Dr. Paese brings a wealth of knowledge and advanced procedural skills to the community.

Dr. Paese has dedicated his career to the comprehensive treatment of pain and the complete rehabilitation of the body. He is an expert in regenerative medicine and a wide range of minimally invasive procedures designed to treat complex spine and joint conditions. His areas of expertise include spinal cord stimulators, peripheral nerve stimulation, pain pumps, kyphoplasty, endoscopic discectomies, and sacroiliac joint fusions.

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Marcos A. Nores, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care as Medical Director of Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute

January 1, 2026 – Marcos A. Nores, M.D., board-certified cardiac surgeon, has joined Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care as medical director of Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part of Baptist Health. Dr. Nores specializes in mitral valve repair, aortic root and thoracic aorta surgery, coronary reoperations and transcatheter treatment of structural heart disease. Widely regarded as one of the region’s most respected cardiac surgeons, he brings extensive expertise in transcatheter therapies and a long-standing reputation for exceptional clinical outcomes. His clinical expertise includes complex reoperative cardiac procedures and management of patients with endocarditis and advanced cardiac conditions. He is also known for his highly collaborative approach, working closely with cardiologists across the region to ensure seamless, multidisciplinary care.

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City of Wilton Manors Mayor Presents Holy Cross Health with World AIDS Day Proclamation

December 29, 2025 – During a recent City of Wilton Manors commission meeting, Mayor Scott Newton presented Von Biggs, Community Engagement & Outreach Coordinator in the Community Health & Well-Being department at Holy Cross Health, with a proclamation declaring December 1, 2025 as World AIDS Day in the city.

“Receiving this proclamation is an honor because it recognizes the voices and lives behind the work I do every day,” said Biggs. “It reflects a commitment to equity, education and advocacy for people living with HIV and those most impacted. For me, it is a reminder that visibility matters and that our community’s resilience deserves to be celebrated.”

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Longtime Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner Honored as Palm Beach County’s 2025 Nurse Practitioner of the Year

Mirta Aguilar-Ragbir is a passionate pulmonary nurse practitioner with

Tampa General Hospital Pulmonary Care & Sleep Institute 

Atlantis, Fla. – December 29, 2025 – The Nurse Practitioner Council of Palm Beach County (NPCPBC) recently honored Mirta Aguilar-Ragbir, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, RRT, as its 2025 Nurse Practitioner of the Year. Aguilar-Ragbir is a longtime pulmonary nurse practitioner with Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Pulmonary Care & Sleep Institute, whose passion for lung and respiratory care spans nearly 30 years. 

The Nurse Practitioner of the Year award recognizes a superior nurse practitioner in Palm Beach County who makes significant contributions to advancing the awareness and recognition of nurse practitioners, as well as to nonclinical initiatives such as leadership, precepting, policy, politics, research, education or community affairs. The award is presented at the NPCPBC’s annual conference.

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SMH Ranked Among America’s 100 Great Hospitals in 2025

Dec. 29, 2025 – As Sarasota Memorial Health Care System caps off a momentous centennial year, the community-owned health system is pleased to announce it has been ranked among  100 “Great Hospitals in America” for 2025.

The national recognition from Becker’s Hospital Review this month spotlights 100 standout hospitals that demonstrated exceptional clinical performance, an unwavering focus on patient safety, and an ongoing commitment to research, education and innovation in 2025.

Becker’s noted that hospitals on the top 100 list have been recognized for sustained quality and safety by multiple, independent rating organizations, including the Leapfrog Group, U.S News & World Report, and federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). SMH-Sarasota has been the only hospital in Florida – and one of just 17 nationwide – to receive CMS’ highest five-star rating for overall quality every year since the star program began a decade ago. It repeatedly ranks among U.S. News’ “Best Hospitals” and has also earned straight A’s from Leapfrog for patient safety since 2016.

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Dr. Wilhelmine Wiese-Rometsch, SMH’s Chief Academic Officer, Honored for Advancing Women in Medicine

Dec. 30, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) is pleased to announce that Wilhelmine Wiese‑Rometsch, MD, was named the 2025 recipient of the “Outstanding Contributions to Advancing the Careers of Women in Medicine Award” by the American College of Physicians, Florida Chapter.

The prestigious award recognizes physicians whose leadership, advocacy, and mentorship have advanced meaningful opportunities for women in medicine across Florida.

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SMH Offers New, Drug-Free Treatment to Lower Resistant High Blood Pressure

January 2, 2026 – Sarasota Memorial Hospital is among the first wave of U.S. hospitals offering renal denervation, a minimally invasive outpatient procedure to treat people with high blood pressure that does not respond to conventional medications and lifestyle therapies.

“We are very excited to bring this innovative therapy to our community,” said Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Chief Medical Officer James Fiorica, MD. “Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. For patients who don’t respond to medication, renal denervation offers a crucial new treatment option and promising new path forward.”

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Twin Connections Make Birth at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital Extra Special

December 29, 2025 – A heartwarming story unfolded Sunday at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital when Melissa Morales and her fiance Antonio Ruggiero welcomed twins Ronin and Alina into the world.

The meaningful moment was made even more special by a rare connection. Melissa is a twin herself, as is Alexis Sharot, the nurse who cared for her during delivery and is pictured with the family. The twins were delivered by Dr. Charles Zollicoffer, who is also a twin.

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Study: Simple Wipe Test Finds Invisible Cancer-Linked PFAS on Firefighter Gear

New study validates a non-destructive method to detect “forever chemicals” on protective equipment, thereby reducing cancer risk to firefighters

Dec. 29, 2025 – A simple wipe test detected invisible cancer-linked “forever chemicals” on every set of firefighter gear examined, including breathing masks, according to new research from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The non-destructive method offers fire departments a practical way to identify and reduce exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), chemicals tied to increased cancer risk that can linger on gear long after a fire is out.

Published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, the study offers a practical tool to help firefighters reduce exposure to chemicals linked to cancer – the leading cause of firefighter line-of-duty deaths..

“Think of it as turning on a blacklight in a dark room,” said Alberto Caban-Martinez, Ph.D., D.O., M.P.H., deputy director and investigator at Sylvester’s Firefighter Cancer Initiative (FCI). “Suddenly, you see what’s been hiding all along.”

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Kicking Off HRMC’s 75th Anniversary: Honoring Chief Nursing Officer Dakota Redd for 50 Years of Healthcare Excellence

JANUARY 2, 2026 – Hendry Regional Medical Center (HRMC) has much to celebrate as it enters 2026, marking 75 years of service to the community. The milestone year will begin by honoring one of its own—Dakota Redd, BSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer—who is celebrating 50 years in healthcare.

To commemorate this extraordinary achievement, HRMC will honor one of its Nursing Scholarship recipients in Mr. Redd’s name, ensuring his commitment to nursing excellence continues to inspire future generations. The celebration will also include a special reception with hospital staff and advisory board recognizing his decades of service and leadership.

Mr. Redd has served in his current role as Chief Nursing Officer since March 2021, and in August 2025 expanded his leadership responsibilities to include Chief Experience Officer. His journey at HRMC began on April 3, 2018, when he joined as Emergency Department Director, followed by roles as Nursing Supervisor and Patient Safety Officer in November 2020.

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Aging-related weight gain in women: It may start earlier in life than you think

Mayo Clinic expert explains why it is important to act before perimenopause

DECEMBER 29, 2025 –  — Weight gain is common in women during perimenopause and after menopause, but the physical changes underlying it start much earlier in adulthood. Daniela Hurtado Andrade, M.D., Ph.D., an endocrinologist and obesity expert at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, explains why it is important to start counteracting those changes before perimenopause arrives.

“Weight changes are not only characteristic of midlife or menopause. Data have shown that weight gain starts early in adulthood,” Dr. Hurtado says. “Around age 30, your muscle mass starts decreasing gradually as part of the natural aging process, and this is exacerbated in midlife due to menopause.”

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Cleveland Clinic Research Links Tumor Bacteria to Immunotherapy Resistance in Head and Neck Cancer

Two studies find that elevated bacteria levels in tumors weaken immune response, paving way for new therapeutic strategies

January 2, 2026 – Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered that bacteria inside cancerous tumors may be key to understanding why immunotherapy works for some patients but not others.

Two new studies, published simultaneously in Nature Cancer, reveal that elevated levels of bacteria in the tumor microenvironment suppress immune response, driving resistance to immunotherapy in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

“These studies shift the focus of immunotherapy resistance research beyond tumor genetics to unexpected factors like the tumor microbiome,” said Timothy Chan, M.D., Ph.D., chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Cancer Sciences and lead author of one of the papers. “By identifying bacteria as a key barrier to treatment, we’re opening the door to new strategies for patient selection and targeted antibiotic therapies, potentially improving outcomes for those who don’t benefit from immunotherapy.”

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HHS & DEA Extend Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescribing Controlled Medications Through 2026

JANUARY 2, 2026—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), working jointly with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), today announced a fourth temporary extension of telemedicine flexibilities that allow patients to receive prescriptions for controlled medications without a prior in-person visit. The extension runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, preventing disruptions in care while permanent rules are finalized.

This action ensures that patients who rely on telemedicine — including seniors, rural residents, people with disabilities, and individuals receiving treatment for mental health conditions or substance use disorder — can continue accessing care without interruption.

“Telehealth prescribing flexibilities have become a lifeline for millions of Americans,” said HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill. “Extending them ensures continuity of care while we finish the work of putting permanent, commonsense policies in place. This action protects patients, preserves access, and maintains strong controls against diversion.”

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CMS Announces $50 Billion in Awards to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced that all 50 states will receive awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program, a $50 billion initiative established under President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts legislation (Public Law 119-21) to strengthen and modernize health care in rural communities across the country. In 2026, states will receive first-year awards from CMS averaging $200 million within a range of $147 million to $281 million. This unprecedented federal investment will help states expand access to care in rural communities, strengthen the rural health workforce, modernize rural facilities and technology, and support innovative models that bring high-quality, dependable care closer to home.

“More than 60 million Americans living in rural areas have the right to equal access to quality care,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “This historic investment puts local hospitals, clinics, and health workers in control of their communities’ healthcare. Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, rural Americans will now have affordable healthcare close to home, free from bureaucratic obstacles.” 

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UHealth Cardiac Surgery Team Expands, Advances Innovative Care

 

In the heart of South Florida’s cardiac-care landscape, UHealth – University of Miami Health System’s Cardiac Surgery team is launching a bold new era. With Dr. Juan Pablo Umaña as Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the program gains a globally recognized surgeon whose pioneering work in aortic and mitral valve repair—including co-inventing the MitraClip™ and building Latin America’s largest program—sets the stage for innovation.

Dr. Ciro Amodio adds deep expertise in complex aortic, thoracoabdominal, and endovascular surgeries, including hybrid “frozen elephant trunk” operations and valve-sparing approaches. With his global training and experience, he enhances care for the most challenging cardiac patients.

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