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2025 BCMA Presidential Inauguration February 01, 2025 AT 6:00 PM
Location Le Meridien, Aqua Vista Ballroom Registration
Registration fee-Members – $250.00
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Full table for ten guests
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2025 Annual Chapter Meeting & Board of Directors Installation
Join us as we celebrate the 2025 Board of Directors installation for ACHE of South Florida.
DATE: Thursday, February 13th
TIME: 5:30 pm -9:00 pm
LOCATION:
Renaissance Hotel, Plantation
1230 South Pine Island Road
Plantation FL 33324
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UPDATED NEWS INFORMATION FROM THE LAST THREE DAYS IN SOUTH FLORIDA |
Friends of Broward Health Launched by Local Philanthropist
January 29, 2025- The Friends of Broward Health, led by Linda Haller, is an initiative through which local philanthropists and community leaders can support Broward Health for specific causes. Haller is also active in other nonprofits enhancing healthcare locally and nationally.
In addition to Haller, the organization’s charter members include Cathy and James Donnelly, Eileen LaMarca, Jamie and Gex Richardson, Catherine and Matthew Mandell, Carol Mann, Gail Mills, Peggy Nordeen, Bill and Nancy Poulson, and Fred and Mary Welker. New members include Kyle Boos, Don Eachus, Kenneth and Malinka Jackson, Jeff and Nicole Fratarcangeli, Dr. Patricia Rowe-King, Dr. David Ring and Janet Guardabassi.
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Cameron G. Duncan, Ph.D., Named Dean of FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
January 27, 2025 – Florida Atlantic University has named Cameron G. Duncan, Ph.D., DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, as the new Holli Rockwell Trubinsky Eminent Dean of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.
Duncan is the fourth dean in the college’s 45-year history and will take the helm on Jan. 27. Prior to joining FAU, he served as the interim dean of the Orvis School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he previously served as the director of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program since 2017. In his new role at FAU, Duncan will work closely with faculty, staff, and local community partners to further enhance the college’s clinical, educational, and research initiatives. His extensive background in academic achievement, clinical practice, and scholarship, complement the college’s strengths in research and caring science.
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Dr. Donna K. Rhoden Joins Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Heart Institute as Fetal and Pediatric Cardiologist
January 27, 2024 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Heart Institute is pleased to announce that Dr. Donna K. Rhoden, a highly skilled fetal and pediatric cardiologist, has joined its esteemed medical team. Dr. Rhoden brings extensive expertise in pediatric cardiology and congenital heart disease to the Heart Institute, which is recognized as a world leader in pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular surgery.
Dr. Rhoden earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and completed her residency in pediatrics followed by a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at the same institution. Her clinical interests span a wide range of pediatric cardiovascular conditions, including congenital heart disease, prenatal cardiology (including consultation and echocardiography), chest pain, heart murmurs, arrhythmias, fainting, and sports clearance.
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Emma L. Ducca, Ph.D., Joins Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as a Neuropsychologist
January 28th, 2025 – Neuropsychologist Emma L. Ducca, Ph.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. She specializes in clinical neuropsychology and conducts evaluations with patients who have neurologic, psychiatric and other medical concerns. She has expertise in epilepsy, traumatic brain injuries and neurodegenerative disorders and is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy.
Dr. Ducca earned a master’s degree as well as a doctoral degree in clinical psychology at St. John’s University – Jamaica in New York. She completed her internship in clinical psychology with a concentration in neuropsychology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center-Zucker Hillside Hospital, Northwell Health in New York and a two-year, post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami.
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Aldo M. Riesgo, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Orthopedic Care as an Orthopedic Surgeon
January 27, 2025 – Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Aldo M. Riesgo, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Orthopedic Care. He specializes in adult hip and knee reconstruction. His clinical interests include primary hip and knee joint replacements, periprosthetic fractures, total joint infections and complex revision total joint replacements. In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Riesgo is committed to training the next generation of surgeons to skillfully help patients with challenging issues.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Riesgo was an orthopedic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic in Weston and served as director of the clinic’s adult hip and knee reconstruction fellowship.
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THE MIAMI PROJECT TO CURE PARALYSIS AT UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI MILLER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE SELECTED AS A U.S. SITE FOR NEURALINK CLINICAL TRIAL
Landmark Study Aims to Enable Paralyzed Patients to Use Their Own Thoughts to Control External Devices Through a Brain-Computer Interface
January, 27, 2025 – The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami (UM) Miller School of Medicine have been selected to become the second U.S.-based site for Neuralink’s PRIME Study, an investigational medical device clinical trial for Neuralink’s ground-breaking brain-computer interface.
The Neuralink PRIME (Precise Robotically Implanted Brain-Computer Interface) Study is an early feasibility study to assess the safety and functionality of Neuralink’s N1 Implant, an intracortical brain-computer interface (BCI) implant that establishes a wireless, digital link between the brain and computers. This link is designed to help restore autonomy to people with paralysis by enabling them to control external devices with their thoughts, without the need for wires or physical movement. The study will also evaluate Neuralink’s R1 Robot, a surgical robot that precisely and rapidly places the N1 Implant’s ultra-fine electrode threads within microns of targeted neurons.
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Hussman Institute Opens Cutting-Edge Biorepository, Clinical Research Lab
Worldwide impact includes more samples for research studies, increased scientific collaboration.
January 27, 2025 – The John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine now has a new, state-of-the-art, 6,500-square-foot biorepository that greatly increases the center’s capacity to store millions of research samples and expand its laboratory capabilities. The site officially opened at a Jan. 24 event with faculty and donors, including John P. Hussman, Ph.D., M.S.Ed., whose generous gift of $20 million named the institute in 2009.
A scientist in the Hussman Institute biorepository works with tissue samples
The advanced biorepository reinforces the university’s commitment to research and team science by linking its physicians and scientists to colleagues around the globe and attracting business partners looking to collaborate and securely house their samples in the automated, temperature-controlled facility. Funded by a $7.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Miller School’s biorepository is one of only a handful of academic institutions nationwide that are employing this type of biobanking automation and technology in a facility of such size and capacity.
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Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Names Samantha Ing Chief Strategy Officer
January 29 , 2025—Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC) names Samantha Ing, MSHA, to the position of Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). She will be responsible for developing and executing strategic growth plans.
Ing returns to Palm Beach Health Network (PBHN) where she previously held the position of Cardiovascular Service Line Administrator. In addition to new her role at PBGMC, she will lead the growth strategy of our cardiac and vascular service lines throughout PBHN and provide strategic support for Florida Coast Medical Center, a new hospital in Port St. Lucie that will open in September 2025.
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HCA Florida Kendall Hospital to open fourth free-standing emergency room
South Dade Emergency will provide 24/7 physician-covered services, a dedicated lab, and advanced imaging capabilities.
January 27, 2025 – HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is excited to announce the opening of South Dade Emergency, a state-of-the-art free-standing emergency room in Homestead, as part of a groundbreaking investment in the South Florida community. This new facility represents a $15.1 million investment and is set to expand the hospital’s reach, bringing Kendall Hospital’s world-class care to even more residents in the area. “We are thrilled to invest in the Homestead community with the opening of South Dade Emergency,” said Ben Harris, CEO for HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. “Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care, in a convenient and accessible location, to those who need it most. This new emergency room is a natural extension of our commitment to excellence and compassion in healthcare.”
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HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL IS RECOGNIZED AMONG AMERICA’S 100 BEST HOSPITALS
January 28, 2025 – HCA Florida Aventura Hospital announced today that it is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2025, according to new research released by Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. This achievement reflects HCA Florida Aventura Hospital’s unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and puts the organization in the top 2% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance for a second year in a row.
In addition to this recognition for overall clinical care, HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is the recipient of numerous accolades related to its outstanding performance in key service areas, including America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care and America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery for 2025. The hospital is also among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for coronary intervention, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, stroke care, prostate surgeries, gastrointestinal care and critical care. These achievements further underscore the organization’s dedication to clinical excellence, placing HCA Florida Aventura Hospital among the upper echelon of hospitals nationwide.
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NCH Ranked in the Top 1% of All Hospitals Nationwide for Quality
Named as One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2025 by Healthgrades
January 28, 2025 Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is proud to announce its recognition as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2025, according to newly released research by Healthgrades, the nation’s leading resource for information about doctors and hospitals. This prestigious accolade reflects NCH’s unwavering commitment to delivering superior patient care, placing it in the top 1% of all U.S. hospitals for overall care excellence.
In addition to this honor, NCH is currently the only hospital in the nation to achieve Healthgrades’ highest recognition in three critical areas: Cardiac Care, Orthopedic Surgery, and Overall Clinical Excellence. These achievements underscore NCH’s dedication to setting and exceeding the highest standards of quality and innovation in healthcare.
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Southwest Florida Proton celebrates opening of Advocate Radiation Oncology, Lee Health
January 29, 2025 – Local health care leaders gathered Jan. 23 at Southwest Florida Proton to celebrate the center’s Phase 1 opening, which offers new health care options for residents of Lee and Collier counties.
Southwest Florida Proton is opening in two phases. Phase 1 includes new offices for Advocate Radiation Oncology and Lee Health, while Phase 2 will fully open in late 2025 once Southwest Florida Proton’s IBA ProteusONE machine is fully assembled and calibrated.
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New Campus Groundbreaking: A Celebration of Innovation and Community
Jan. 27, 2025 — A momentous groundbreaking event celebrated the start of construction at Lee Health’s new state-of-the-art healthcare campus in Fort Myers. Community leaders, healthcare professionals, and residents gathered at the 53-acre site located at the intersection of Colonial and Challenger Boulevards. The event marks the beginning of a transformative journey to enhance healthcare access and specialty services for the region.
As part of the celebration, Lee Health unveiled images and video footage showcasing the future campus. Attendees were treated to a sneak peek of detailed renderings and an animated video featuring drone footage of the site combined with a virtual fly-through of the cutting-edge facility. The visuals provide a glimpse into the exciting future of healthcare in Southwest Florida, with the first phase of construction slated for completion in 2028.
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Lee Health Foundation Announces Board of Trustees
January 28, 2025 – Lee Health Foundation announces its 2025 board of trustees. Returning trustee Joseph R. Catti will continue to serve as chairperson. Newly appointed trustees are Susan Chicone, Joshua Dorcey, Onur Haytac and Laurye O’Melia.
The board of trustees helps guide philanthropic initiatives for the Lee Health Foundation. Since 1995, Lee Health Foundation, its supporters and trustees have made it possible for Lee Health to serve a growing community with comprehensive medical services close to home.
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SMH Board Approves $450M, Sumter Site for North Port’s First Hospital
January 28, 2025 – The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board approved a $450 million plan today to build North Port’s first hospital on North Sumter Boulevard in North Port.
The 6-story, 100-bed hospital will be built on an undeveloped 32-acre parcel Sarasota Memorial Health Care System owns in the 4900 block of North Sumter Boulevard near I-75. Sarasota Memorial Hospital-North Port will be the health system’s third acute-care hospital and fulfills a longstanding request from the City of North Port for a hospital of its own. With more than 95,000 residents, North Port is the largest city in Sarasota County, both in land mass and population, and one of the fastest growing in the nation.
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HSS Celebrates Five Years in Florida
January 27, 2025 – Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, is proud to mark the fifth anniversary of HSS Florida in West Palm Beach on January 27, 2025.
Since its 2020 opening, HSS Florida has provided surgical and nonsurgical care for approximately 40,000 patients with conditions including joint pain, traumatic and sports-related injuries, osteoarthritis, and back pain, as well as conditions affecting the hand and upper extremities. Patients have come from counties across Florida and as far away as New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
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Stantec to design new academic health sciences and clinical facility for Florida International University and Baptist Health South Florida
Expanding access to healthcare education and services in South Florida
January 27, 2025 – Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, was recently selected to design a US$212 million new academic health sciences and clinical facility, a collaboration between Florida International University (FIU), South Florida’s public research university, and Baptist Health South Florida, the area’s largest not-for-profit healthcare system.
Stantec will be providing architecture, medical planning, landscape architecture, sustainability consulting, and other specialty services. The firm previously worked with FIU in a civil and environmental engineering capacity for over a decade. This project marks the first FIU project for Stantec’s architecture and medical planning team.
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HealthStream Launches HealthStream Learning Experience™ (HLX) Application, Powering Extended Workforce Development Capabilities With an AI-First Approach
January 27, 2025– HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM), a leading healthcare technology platform for workforce solutions, today announces the launch of the HealthStream Learning Experience™ (HLX), its groundbreaking learning experience application.
The HLX is designed as a modern, healthcare-specific application to offer the healthcare workforce personalized, self-directed, intelligent learning and development pathways, incorporating a wide range of learning modalities—all in an engaging and thoroughly modern user experience. With its innovative technologies, the HLX will make use of a wide variety of data to make smart recommendations of content and development pathways for each healthcare professional. The new application is integrated with HealthStream’s Learning Center® and will integrate with HealthStream’s Competency Suite™ to assess each individual’s unique skills and competencies and aid in identifying their career growth objectives and gaps.
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HEALTH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA INTRODUCES NEW LEADERSHIP TO ADVANCE 2025 HEALTH EQUITY GOALS
The Foundation has named Barbara Fonte MHSA, MBA, as Board Chair, a champion for health equity and the advancement of women
Miami, FL – January 28, 2025 – The Health Foundation of South Florida, the region’s largest philanthropic organization dedicated to improving community health and well-being in underserved communities, is proud to announce Barbara Fonte, MHSA, MBA, as its new Board Chair. The Foundation also announces the New Executive Committee. Elected officers include Dionne Wong, Vice Chair; Jose Linares, Secretary; and Alex Fernandez, Treasurer. Additionally, the Foundation welcomes Jennifer Goldman, DO, MBA, FAAFP as the newest member of its Board of Directors.
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Tampa General Hospital Hosting Free Community Event Concerning Men’s Prostate Health
Event kicks off lecture series “Caring for Ourselves and Our Planet – Together”
Presented by Tampa General in collaboration with Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Juno Beach, Fla. – January 28, 2025 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) invites the community to a free public event, “Men’s Health: Prostate Cancer Detection and Treatment.” Local TGH physicians will share insights on the importance of prostate cancer screenings and the latest advances in treatment. The event kicks off the health care lecture series that TGH is presenting in collaboration with Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
WHAT: “Men’s Health: Prostate Cancer Detection and Treatment”
WHEN: Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
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22nd Surgery of the Foregut Symposium/10th Congress of the International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery
The 22nd Surgery of the Foregut Symposium/10th Congress of the International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery is taking place at the Margaritaville Resort in Hollywood, Florida, on March 17-19, 2025. On March 17, in conjunction with the Florida/Puerto Rico/Caribbean Chapter of ASMBS, the course will present a full-day seminar on prevention, medical and surgical management of obesity, Metabolic Surgery: Beyond Weight Loss. On March 18, in conjunction with ISFGS, we will review new technology and techniques in surgery of the foregut and fluorescence guided surgery. On March 19, we will present interesting cases and abstracts submitted to the conference.
As in previous years, a “first-class” group of world-renowned surgeons, gastroenterologists and oncologists has been invited to share their expertise and updates on the most recent technological and therapeutic advances in this steadily evolving field. Since 1999, this course has become one of the most prestigious forums in the field of foregut surgery with attendees and faculty travelling from around the globe. This important educational activity also provides a forum for interaction between individuals involved with all aspects of foregut, metabolic, bariatric and fluorescence guided surgery, as well as the opportunity to converse with colleagues and key opinion leaders.
This year's program will again include an updated extensive review of artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotic surgery, and how surgeons from around the globe are incorporating these tools of the future into their practices today.
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Cleveland Clinic Gut Insights: Exploring the Latest Gastroenterology
This two-day course is designed to provide the most current knowledge and best practices in the field of gastroenterology, covering a variety of topics and disorders that affect the digestive system. The program consists of six sessions, each focusing on a different area of gastroenterology: IBS/motility, pancreas, obesity/endoscopy, cancer, hepatology/liver transplant and IBD.
Experts will share their insights and experiences on the latest advances and challenges in their respective fields. Panel discussions and Q&A sessions will allow attendees to interact with presenters on topics of interest, such as understanding esophageal disorders, chronic bloating, endobariatrics, hereditary polyposis, bowel ultrasound in IBD, and many more.
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HMP Global’s LL&M Winter Symposium to feature faculty experts from University of Miami and Moffitt Cancer Center
Set for February in Miami Beach, the new Symposium continues the 25-year legacy of LL&M Congress and introduces first major hematology event of 2025.
January 8, 2025— Nine faculty experts from the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Health System will be featured in the inaugural Lymphoma, Leukemia & Myeloma (LL&M) Winter Symposium, highlighting and interpreting the latest clinical trial data, updates on drug approvals, and advance treatment strategies to improve care and outcomes for patients with blood cancers.
As the first major hematology meeting of 2025, to be held February 7-9 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel, LL&M Winter Symposium will foster a vibrant exchange of ideas and practical insights of how evolving scientific evidence will impact clinical practice. Building on the 25-year legacy of the annual LL&M Congress, the LL&M Winter Symposium’s educational program will translate into practice the latest research and updates from hematology/oncology conferences around the globe, including the recent American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting.
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Caridad Center invites you to celebrate 36 years of caring for our community with our 2025 Call to Heart Anniversary Ball. Join 400 of South Florida’s most prominent business and philanthropic leaders to support Caridad Center’s mission to upgrade the health, education, and living standards of underserved children and families and to eliminate the cycle of poverty for the families we serve in South Florida. As the largest free and charitable clinic in Florida, Caridad Center is supported entirely through grants and donations. In fact, 93 cents of every dollar donated goes directly toward programming.
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City of Hollywood and Memorial Healthcare System Continue to Champion CPR Education with HERO Program This New Year
The City of Hollywood and Memorial Healthcare System are proud to continue their partnership with the ongoing Health Education and Response Outreach (HERO) Program, bringing vital CPR and AED training to the community.
Upcoming Dates
Sunday, February 2, 2025 | 11:30 am – 1 pm
Temple Solel
5100 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Hollywood Library – Stirling Road Branch
3151 Stirling Road
Hollywood FL 33312 |
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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FOR LATEST OMMU REPORTS FROM OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA HERE
Highlights from JANUARY 24, 2025
BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card)
Jan 242025- 899,118 Jan 17 2025- 898,322 Jan 10 2025- 896,635
Jan 03 2025- 895,469 Dec 27 2024- 894,668 Dec 20 2024- 893,949
Patients Added Last Week: 796 Qualified Ordering Physicians:
2,481
New Doctors added Last Week: -2
Reporting Period: Jan 17 - Jan 23, 2025
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 378,408,723
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 63,774
-Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 130,707.709 Approved Dispensing Locations: 703 Added Last Week: 0 |
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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 CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO Presented by Mirza Healthcare Law How Experienced Physicians Protect their Assets. May 21, 2024 CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO 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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