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JTCHS Celebrates Ribbon-cutting for new Liberty Square Facility
The New state-of-the-art facility brings primary care and dental services closer to Liberty Square residents
October 26 – Jessie Trice Community Health System remains committed to bringing essential health care services closer to the communities it serves. On Wednesday, October 21, the organization celebrated the grand opening of its newest facility in Liberty Square, marking another milestone in its efforts to expand access to quality health care throughout Miami-Dade County.
Located at 1415 NW 63rd St., Suite 102, Miami, FL 33147, the new facility will serve adults and children, offering internal medicine, family medicine and general dentistry services. Featuring state-of-the-art equipment, the center aims to reduce barriers to care, including transportation challenges and long travel distances.
The celebration brought together JTCHS leadership, board members, staff, elected officials and community residents. Among those in attendance were state Rep. Ashley Gantt, Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Keon Hardemon and Albert Milo Jr., president of Related Urban Development Group. The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an open house, giving community members an opportunity to tour the new facility, learn about available services and ask questions.
“This opening represents our mission coming to life: ensuring everyone has access to quality health care and the opportunity to live their healthiest lives,” said Thamara Labrousse, chair of the JTCHS Board of Directors.
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Wellington Regional Medical Center Earns National Recognition from Healthgrades for Orthopedic, Joint Replacement and Specialty Care Excellence
Wellington regional is recognized among America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and Joint Replacement, with multiple Five-Star ratings for clinical quality and patient outcomes
WELLINGTON, Fl. – October 27, 2026 – Wellington Regional Medical Center announced today that it has earned top honors for clinical quality from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital.
Among Wellington Regional Medical Center’s new recognitions are two Specialty Excellence Awards, including the 2027 Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award and the 2027 Joint Replacement Excellence Award. These distinctions place the hospital among the nation’s top performers for orthopedic services and joint replacement care. The hospital was also named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement and Among the Top 15% in the Nation for Overall Orthopedic Services in 2027.
Further highlighting its commitment to exceptional orthopedic care, Wellington Regional Medical Center was named One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ and One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™ in 2027.
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UHealth Expands Presence with New UHealth North Miami Location
Eight Longtime community physicians join UHealth, expanding primary care and GI services in North Miami
October 26, 2026 — The University of Miami Health System is expanding access to primary and specialty care in North Miami as eight physicians from Physicians Group of South Florida join UHealth beginning Nov. 2, 2026.
Five primary care physicians will continue seeing patients at the practice’s existing location at 1801 N.E. 123rd St., Suite 405, which will become UHealth North Miami. Three gastroenterologists will transition their practices to UHealth SoLé Mia Medical Center, connecting patients with the comprehensive specialty care and resources available at UHealth’s newest outpatient medical center. The physicians joining UHealth North Miami are Jane S. Cohen, M.D.; Martin Drost, M.D.; Leilany Irizarry-Colon, M.D.; Danny Abouekde, D.O..; and Jonathan Pomper, M.D.
Gastroenterologists David Cohen, M.D.; Arin Newman, M.D.; and Daniel Wolfson, M.D. will see patients at UHealth SoLé Mia, 2111 SoLé Mia Way, fourth floor, in North Miami.
The practice has deep roots in the community, dating to its founding in Miami Beach in 1967. Its physicians have served patients in the North Miami area for approximately 20 years, including about 15 years at the current location.
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John Couris, Jennifer Crabtree and Three Florida Health Sciences Center Board Members Named to Florida Trend’s 2026 “Florida 500”
Five leaders recognized among Florida’s most influential, reflecting a depth and breadth of leadership spanning health care, research, business and civic life while expanding access to academic medicine, accelerating innovation and fueling economic growth across Florida.
October 28, 2026 – John Couris, president and CEO of Florida Health Sciences Center | Tampa General Hospital (TGH), earned Florida Trend’s 2026 “Florida 500” distinction for the sixth consecutive year. He is joined by three members of the Florida Health Sciences Center Board of Directors: Board Chair Blake Casper, CEO of Caspers Company; Vice Chair and Corporate Secretary Gregory Celestan, president of Celestar, LLC and chief business officer of B&A Celestar Holdings Corporation; and Immediate Past Board and Governance Chair Drew Graham, managing partner of Ballast Point Ventures.
Jennifer Crabtree, president of the Tampa Medical & Research District (TMRD) and senior vice president at Tampa General, was also named to this year’s list. Together, the five honorees reflect leadership spanning academic health care, research, business, innovation and civic life.
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Erin Gillaspie, M.D. M.P.H., Joins Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute as Chief of Thoracic Surgery
October 28, 2026 – Erin Gillaspie, M.D., M.P.H., has joined Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute and Baptist Health Cancer Care as chief of thoracic surgery.
Dr. Gillaspie is dual board-certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery and has held numerous leadership roles at academic medical institutions. She most recently served as chief of thoracic surgery and associate professor with tenure at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Previously, she was an assistant professor of thoracic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, where she led the thoracic surgery robotics program.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Gillaspie to Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute,” said Leonard Kalman, M.D., acting system chief executive, Baptist Health Cancer Care, and acting executive medical director, Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute. “Her expertise in thoracic oncology, robotic surgery, clinical research and physician education will further strengthen the multidisciplinary care and innovative treatment options available to our patients.”
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Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Baptist Health South Florida to 2026 Best Workplaces for Women List
October 28, 2026 — Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have named Baptist Health South Florida to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™. This year, Baptist Health ranked No. 84 in the large company category.
The Best Workplaces for Women award is based on analysis of survey responses from over 640,000 women at Great Place To Work Certified™ companies that were eligible for the list.
“Our employees bring compassion, dedication and excellence to everything they do, and they deserve a workplace that reflects those same values,” said Adriene McCoy, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer of Baptist Health South Florida. “Being recognized among the nation’s best workplaces for women is a meaningful reflection of the culture we continue to build together, one that champions growth, encourages opportunity and empowers our people to make a difference every day.”
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Baptist Health Foundation Celebrates Philanthropic Generosity and Healthcare Excellence at The Grand Gala 2026 $4.7 Million Raised To Support Extraordinary Patient Care, Research and Innovation at Baptist Health
October 27, 2026 – Baptist Health Foundation held its 2026 Grand Gala Saturday, October 24 the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. The event united philanthropic donors, community leaders, healthcare professionals and corporate philanthropy partners to support Baptist Health’s hospitals, institutes, services and programs in Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
The Grand Gala was emceed by South Florida TV personality Laurie Jennings and featured a celebrity performance generously provided by award-winning world music superstar “The Gipsy” Chico Castillo, formerly of The Gipsy Kings by Andrés y Mario Reyes. More than 1,100 guests enjoyed a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a formal seated dinner, with entertainment provided by the Danny Beck Party Band. Speakers included Bo Boulenger, Baptist Health president and CEO, and Gala co-chair; Alex Villoch, Baptist Health Foundation CEO; and J.C. Liscano, senior vice president of Miami operations for American Airlines.
The Grand Gala raised $4.7 million in total. Donors selected their area of support, benefiting patient and caregiver services, research and clinical trials, education and training for medical staff, state-of-the-art technology, community outreach programs and more.
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They Were Once Strangers. A 4-Way Liver Donation at the TGH Transplant Institute Connected Them for Life
October 26, 2026 – We wanted to share a powerful visual story for National Liver Awareness Month. It’s about two Tampa Bay-area liver transplant recipients who recently met the donors connected to their transplants, including two altruistic donors– complete strangers. An altruistic liver donor is a person who chooses to donate part of their liver to help someone in need, without having a personal connection to the recipient. The liver then regenerates in both the donor and recipient.
Two patients (Frank and Angela) who needed liver transplants were connected with living donors (Dominique and Natalia) through a paired exchange at the TGH Transplant Institute. When Frank’s niece Natalia learned she couldn’t donate directly to him because they weren’t a match, she joined a paired exchange and donated to Angela, another patient in need. Dominique, an altruistic donor who volunteered to help someone she didn’t know, donated to Frank. Even more incredible, Dominique previously donated a kidney to another person.
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Sofia Adams rejoins SalusCare as director of acute care services Oct. 26, 2026 – SalusCare has added Sofia Adams as the nonprofit’s new director of acute care services, a division that provides emergency services for adults and children in Southwest Florida who are experiencing a mental health crisis or substance use disorder. In her new position, Adams directs clinical, operational and administrative functions for SalusCare’s acute care services, which include a crisis stabilization unit and detoxification unit that provide 24/7 medical and psychiatric treatments. SalusCare offers both inpatient and outpatient services.
Adams rejoined SalusCare after spending more than a decade with HCA Healthcare. As executive program director of psychiatry within HCA’s behavioral health unit, she led teams of more than 140 staff and supported initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes, patient experiences and staff engagement. Adams previously was SalusCare’s assistant vice president of acute psychiatry, a role she held for nearly five years. READ MORE |
CENTENE CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
— Third Quarter GAAP Diluted Loss Per Share of $(0.14); Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.58 —
— Increases 2026 GAAP Diluted EPS Guidance: Greater than $3.46 & Adjusted Diluted EPS Greater than $5.20 —
Increases 2026 full year adjusted diluted EPS guidance by $0.40.
Consolidated HBR of 92.7% in the third quarter, better than expectations, driven by the Medicare segment, with Medicaid and Marketplace on track.
Full year 2026 HBR mid-point expectation improved by 15 basis points to 90.75%.
Debt reduced by $1.1 billion since June 30, 2026, including full redemption of 2027 Senior Notes in October.
Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) (the Company) announced today its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
“Solid underlying fundamentals within our core businesses have powered a faster recovery to our earnings trajectory than previously anticipated,” said Chief Executive Officer of Centene, Sarah M. London. “We are pleased with the progress our teams have made in delivering increased margin to power our mission of transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time. We remain focused on a strong finish to 2026 and building on this progress in 2027.”
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BH Group and Gold Standard of Care Acquire Naples Senior Living and Skilled Nursing Campus for $10 Million
Isaac Toledano-led BH Group expands its healthcare real estate portfolio through a strategic partnership with Gold Standard of Care, with plans to reposition the five-acre Naples property under the Ahava brand.
October 27, 2026 – BH Group, led by South Florida real estate developer Isaac Toledano, and Gold Standard of Care, led by Michael Verbitsky, have acquired AdviniaCare Naples, a five-acre assisted living and skilled nursing campus in Naples, Florida, for $10 million. Located at 7801 Airport Road N, the property comprises 133 assisted living units and 40 skilled nursing rooms. The acquisition marks the latest expansion of the partnership’s strategy to acquire and reposition healthcare real estate in key markets throughout Florida.
The campus will be rebranded as AHAVA Senior Residences at Naples and AHAVA Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation – Naples, building on the two AHAVA senior living properties in Aventura and Boca Raton that the partners acquired from Blackstone last year. Operations at both Naples facilities will be led by Ricki Kaneti, a third-generation senior living operator with extensive experience throughout South Florida. READ MORE |
Cancer Alliance Network announces sponsors, limited remaining tickets for Nov. 8 ‘License to Chill’ signature event
Oct. 27, 2026) – Cancer Alliance Network, a Southwest Florida nonprofit dedicated to supporting local cancer patients on their healing journeys, is proud to announce the sponsors and limited remaining tickets for its signature fundraising event, “License to Chill,” taking place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 at Kalea Bay in Naples.
The signature fundraising event will transform Kalea Bay into a Vegas-style destination for an evening of cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions and full casino-style entertainment. Proceeds from the event directly benefit Cancer Alliance Network’s mission of providing non-medical financial assistance for essential living expenses and support services to local families facing cancer.
Sponsors of the “License to Chill” event include Rick and Nicole Galliford, Gulfshore Life, The Calleja Group at Morgan Stanley, First Horizon Bank, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, HBK CPAs, Stock Development, Bua Bell Group, CRS Technology Consultants, Inspire Oncology, Lee Health Cancer Institute, Ross Knoll Vineyard, Woods, Weidenmiller, Michetti, & Rudnick, LLP, and Garramone Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.
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A New Option for Better Sleep: Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Expands Care for Teens With Down Syndrome
Hospital to become the only center in South Florida offering Inspire® therapy for pediatric patients with Down syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea
October 28, 2026 — During Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is celebrating its first successful implantation of an Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulation device in a teenage patient with Down syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea.
“For families whose children have Down syndrome and continue to struggle with sleep apnea despite surgery or cannot tolerate CPAP, having another treatment option can bring renewed hope,” said Dr. Aaron Willis, Director of Sleep Medicine at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. “Our goal is to help these teens sleep more soundly so they can feel more rested and participate more fully in the activities they enjoy.”
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NCH Rooney Heart Institute Performs Nation’s First Tricuspid Valve Repair with PASCAL Precision System Following FDA Approval
Minimally invasive treatment expands options for patients with severe heart valve leakage in Florida
October 28, 2026 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has performed the nation’s first tricuspid valve repair using Edwards Lifesciences’ PASCAL Precision system following U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for this use. The procedure expands treatment options at the NCH Rooney Heart Institute, which treats more patients with tricuspid regurgitation than any other center in Florida. Robert Cubeddu, MD, led the procedure following Edwards’ announcement of FDA approval for the system’s use in tricuspid valve repair.
The milestone builds on NCH’s role as the nation’s highest-enrolling clinical trial site for the treatment before FDA approval. Through that research, the NCH Rooney Heart Institute helped evaluate the therapy while giving participating patients in Southwest Florida access to an investigational treatment for tricuspid valve disease. READ MORE |
HCA Healthcare Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results October 27, 2026 – NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.
Key third quarter metrics (all percentage changes compare 3Q 2026 to 3Q 2025 unless otherwise noted): -Revenues increased 3.6 percent to $19.849 billion
-Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. declined 3.9 percent to $1.579 billion
-Diluted earnings per share increased 4.5 percent to $7.27 per diluted share, and diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, increased 3.7 percent to $7.22 per diluted share
-Adjusted EBITDA increased 1.2 percent to $3.918 billion
-Cash flows from operating activities totaled $4.461 billion, compared to $4.416 billion in the third quarter of 2025
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HCA Florida Healthcare urges Central Florida residents to know the warning signs of stroke In recognition of World Stroke Day on Oct. 29, HCA Florida Healthcare doctor explains how to B.E. F.A.S.T. and why immediate emergency care can improve outcomes
OCTOBER 27, 2026 – Sanford, Fla. – In recognition of World Stroke Day this Thursday, Oct. 29, HCA Florida Healthcare physicians are urging residents to know the warning signs of stroke and call 911 immediately if symptoms appear.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes stroke is the third leading cause of death in Florida. Death rates are highest in Central and North Florida. According to the Florida Department of Health’s FLHealthCHARTS Deaths from Stroke dashboard in 2024, Orange County recorded an age-adjusted stroke death rate of 54.1 per 100,000 residents, Seminole County reported 66.63 per 100,000 residents and Osceola County’s rate was 67.75 per 100,000, compared with the statewide rate of 46.1 per 100,000.
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Florida Blue Foundation awards grants to strengthen mental health support in Florida communities
October 27, 2026 – As October marks National Depression Awareness Month and a renewed focus on mental health, Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Florida Blue and part of the GuideWell portfolio of companies, is awarding $3.33 million in grants to nine nonprofit organizations to support well-being of communities across Florida. These initiatives will help expand access to mental health resources, strengthen community-based support, and support individuals and families in navigating behavioral health challenges.
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$3.33 million awarded to nine nonprofit organizations across Florida to expand access to mental health resources and strengthen community-based support.
Funding supports critical needs in Florida, with grantees serving communities in 21 counties across the state, including Baker, Brevard, Broward, Clay, DeSoto, Duval, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Lucie, and Walton.
Programs address mental health workforce shortages, support vulnerable populations (homeless individuals, foster youth, veterans), and train peer specialists and recovery professionals to reduce barriers to care.
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International Researchers Gather For Alpha-1 Foundation Investigators’ Meeting
October 26, 2026 -Researchers from institutions across the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia gathered this October for the 2026 Alpha-1 Foundation Investigators’ Meeting. The full-day program examined research focused on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1), an inherited genetic condition that can cause serious lung and liver disease.
The meeting was one of six focused gatherings held as part of the Alpha-1 Foundation Leadership and Scientific Summit, which brings together community leaders, clinicians, researchers, advisers, board members, and industry partners.
The Investigators’ Meeting featured presentations across four research areas: disease mechanisms, computational and omics topics, clinical topics, and therapeutic approaches. READ MORE |
FoundCare Hosts Free Health Enrollment Fairs in Palms Springs and Riviera Beach to Connect Residents with Affordable Coverage and Community Resources
Events to Feature Free Enrollment Assistance, Community Partners, Family Activities and Special Guest Roberto Martino
October 28, 2026 – FoundCare, in partnership with Florida Blue and Trucordia, invites Palm Beach County residents to attend a Free Health Enrollment Fair on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place simultaneously at FoundCare’s Palm Springs and Riviera Beach health centers, providing attendees with access to health insurance enrollment assistance, community resources, family-friendly activities, and more.
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Mayo Clinic Platform Accelerate welcomes its largest cohort of digital health companies
October 28, 2026 – ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform welcomes 31 digital healthcare companies to the October cohort of its developer program, which is the largest cohort to date. Participating companies work with Mayo Clinic Platform’s de-identified clinical data ecosystem, in addition to receiving tailored mentorship from Mayo Clinic experts and education on clinical and business topics to advance the development of their digital health solutions.
“Mayo Clinic Platform Accelerate has grown to support health tech companies at different stages of development, with program pathways tailored to their objectives and technical needs,” says Jamie Sundsbak, director of the Mayo Clinic Platform Accelerate program. “Through our 30-week and multiyear pathways, participating companies gain access to advanced technologies, Mayo Clinic expertise and de-identified clinical data to help them build, refine and scale digital health solutions.”
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Mayo Clinic study finds measurable brain response within minutes of deep brain stimulation in patients with epilepsy
October 28, 2026 – PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic researchers have detected measurable changes in the brain within 18 minutes of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in people with drug-resistant epilepsy, a finding that could eventually help clinicians personalize treatment without waiting months to determine whether stimulation settings are effective. The study was recently published in iScience.
DBS is approved by the Food and Drug Administration as a therapy for certain patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Electrical pulses delivered through electrodes implanted in the brain can help reduce seizures. But finding the most effective stimulation settings can require months or even years of adjustments.
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FDA and CMS Announce New Steps to Advance Gene Therapies and Expand Access for Patients with Rare Diseases
OCTOBER 27, 2026—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Food and Drug Administration, today issued a draft guidance for industry to help sponsors develop and seek approval for personalized gene therapies designed to treat patients with rare genetic diseases. The guidance, Individualized Human Genome Editing Products: Considerations for BLA Submission and Postapproval Management, provides a clear regulatory framework for submitting and managing Biologics License Applications (BLAs) for individualized genome editing (GE) products. The Trump Administration is committed to modernizing approaches to safely get more cures and meaningful treatments to all Americans, regardless of the size of the patient population.
“Families confronting rare genetic diseases deserve more treatment options, no matter how few patients share their diagnosis,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we are clearing a path for scientists to develop personalized therapies and for patients to access them. We will advance innovation, uphold rigorous safety and effectiveness standards, and put patients with even the rarest diseases at the center of our efforts.”
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Annual wine dinner to benefit Partners for Breast Cancer Care
Oct. 20, 2026 – Kelly Greens Golf and Country Club will host “A Night in Italy: A Gourmet Feast for the Palate” on Saturday, Nov. 14, to benefit Partners for Breast Cancer Care, a nonprofit that funds life-saving breast care for uninsured, limited-income women and men in in Southwest Florida.
Anchored by its “Early Detection Saves Lives” motto, Partners for Breast Cancer Care covers the cost of breast screening, diagnostic testing, treatment, surgery and care navigation for qualifying clients in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades and Charlotte counties. The nonprofit aims to rule out or diagnose breast cancer as early as possible.
The annual wine pairing dinner will begin at 7 p.m. at Kelly Greens Golf and Country Club, located at 12300 Kelly Greens Blvd. in Fort Myers. To kick off the event, guests will enjoy a Butler-Passed Welcome, featuring Prosecco DOC and an elegant selection of Italian-inspired appetizers to set the tone for the evening. Following the welcome, the dinner will present its four-course, chef-curated menu.
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Health Foundation of South Florida Opens Nominations for 2027 Inspiring Women of Health Awards Health Foundation of South Florida’s 2026 Inspiring Women of Health honorees and board members The Foundation celebrates seven years of honoring exceptional women advancing health equity in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties.
MIAMI, Oct. 20, 2026 – The Health Foundation of South Florida today announces that nominations are now open for the 2027 Inspiring Women of Health Awards, which recognize women whose leadership, innovation, and advocacy are improving health and well-being across South Florida. Nominations are open now through November 16, 2026.
Held during Women’s History Month in March, the Inspiring Women of Health luncheon honors trailblazers from every corner of health: nonprofit leaders, clinicians, public officials, community organizers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists, whose work aligns with the Foundation’s mission to build healthier, more equitable communities.
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Promise Fund Hosting Free ‘Mammography Screening Days’ in Palm Beach County in October and November
October 28, 2026 – Promise Fund, a South Florida-based nonprofit dedicated to increasing survivorship from breast and cervical cancer, will host free Mammography Screening Days on the following dates:
-October 29 at Mission Medical Center, 9600 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33446 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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-October 31 at Eglise Evangelique Maranatha, 106 NW 5th Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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-November 4 at West Palm Beach Library, 5689 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In partnership with Florida Mobile Mammography and UM Gamechanger will be providing additional screenings.
-November 11 at Centro Medical Latino, 1217 S Military Trl, Suite C & D, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In partnership with Florida Mobile Mammography.
-November 13 at Consulado Guatemala, 1926 10th Avenue North, Suite 104-106, Lake Worth, Florida 33461 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
In partnership with Florida Mobile Mammography and UM Gamechanger will be providing additional screenings.
-November 21 at New Life Nazarene Church, 806 N Dixie Hwy Lake Worth, FL at 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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-November 21 at Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal, 1301 W 37th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33404 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00p.m.
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Empowering Caregivers Conference returns to Broward County for Fourth Year
October 26, 2026 – The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ Dementia Care & Cure Initiative will host the fourth annual Empowering Caregivers Conference, presented by Florida Community Care and Florida Power & Light, on Wednesday, November 4, at the Downtown Event Center, 416 NE First St., in Fort Lauderdale.
The free conference is open to older adults and caregivers, especially those caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and registration opens at 8:30 a.m.
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RECENT EDUCATION SEMINARS HOSTED BY THE
SOUTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL NEWS NETWORK DISABILITY INSURANCE EDUCATION WEBINAR Understanding the Disability Insurance Market in Florida with Howard Wolkowitz and Michael Tyler.
June 27, 2024
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Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law How Experienced Physicians Protect their Assets. May 21, 2024
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Presented by Dabdoub Law Firm PHYSICIAN DISABILITY INSURANCE WEBINAR – TIMING IS EVERYTHING – PART 2
MAY 21, 2024
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law How to start your Healthcare Practice? March 19, 2024
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO Presented by Coleman Consulting Physician Practice Management - Managing Pit Falls in your Practice - Recorded on Feb 13, 2024.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO Presented by Dabdoub Law Firm PHYSICIAN DISABILITY INSURANCE WEBINAR – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW – PART 1
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law "HOW TO HANDLE COLLECTION CHALLENGES OF WORKING WITH HEALTH PLANS"
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Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law "How Experienced Physicians Protect their Assets"
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Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law "How to Minimize the Risk of Malpractice Lawsuits"
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Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law "So, I Signed a Non-Compete, Now What?"
CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law "How to Approach and Do Business With Large Healthcare Systems"
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Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law "How Mergers & Acquisitions in Healthcare are Done!"
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Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law "How to Navigate - Hospital Medical Executive Committees, Peer Reviews, Investigations, and Bylaws"
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Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law "How Experienced Physicians Negotiate Employment Agreements"
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Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law “ASSESSING LIABILITY RISKS: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND REPUTATION”
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Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law "So, I Signed a Non-Compete, Now What?"
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Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law Stark Law - How can Physicians and Hospitals Avoid Problems and Still Work Together
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