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ACHE OF SOUTH FLORIDA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT MAY 2024: CAREN BOCK
Caren Bock explained the simple reason why she chose nursing as a career: “It truly was to give back and to help others.” She said that idea has always been at her core since she was young, and as she developed, she naturally gravitated toward leadership and mentoring others. And she has been doing that for more than 20 years.
Currently chief nursing officer at HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital, Bock has been with HCA for more than eight years and has been in her current position for 1-1/2 years. As CNO, she believes her role and her legacy “is building leaders, and that culture is defined by embracing life and improving life around us. We need to take care of patients; we care like family, truly making sure we’re improving their quality of life.”
She said that in order to do that, it’s important to make sure the right services are being offered, and the highest quality of care is being provided. “The way to do that is to ensure that you are also building up those around you. I’m huge on mentoring others and making sure everybody feels like they belong.”
Bock considers herself to be very blessed to be part of HCA, “as we live the mission, ‘Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.'” Being a part of something greater is supported by the numerous leadership programs HCA offers. “They provide leadership opportunities, so I’m able to look at all facets, including opportunities to help improve those processes in the hospital system.”
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| IVO ALEXANDER PESTANA, M.D., FACS, FAAPS, JOINS BAPTIST HEALTH AS A PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON
April 29, 2024 – Board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Ivo Alexander Pestana, M.D., FACS, FAAPS, has joined the Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. He specializes in general plastic surgery, complex reconstructive procedures and microneurovascular surgery. His clinical interests include reconstructive and cosmetic breast and body surgery.
Prior to joining Lynn Cancer Institute, Dr. Pestana served as professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
“We are happy to welcome Dr. Pestana to our multidisciplinary cancer care team, dedicated to the highest quality care,” said Louise Morrell, M.D., medical director at Lynn Cancer Institute.
Dr. Pestana earned his medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He completed a general surgery residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital and plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Duke University Medical Center. His training included a transplantation and immunology research fellowship as well as a trauma research fellowship at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He also completed a hand and microsurgery fellowship at Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery.
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HOLY CROSS HEALTH OFFERS ACESSA LAPAROSCOPIC RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION FOR FIBROIDS
The minimally invasive procedure offers an alternative to hysterectomy or myomectomy
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – April 29, 2024 – Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is now offering the Acessa ProVu® system to shrink uterine fibroids.
Every year, approximately 540,000 hysterectomies are performed for non-cancerous conditions, including uterine fibroids.1 The clinically proven Acessa Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation (Lap-RFA) procedure provides qualified patients with a minimally invasive alternative to hysterectomy or myomectomy and reduces the likelihood of major blood loss during surgery.
The revolutionary procedure is performed by a gynecologist using general anesthesia in an operating room. The physician makes two small incisions, usually less than a quarter inch in length, in the belly button and at the bikini line for the camera and Acessa ultrasound probe to enter the body. The probe is placed directly on the uterus to detect fibroids in the uterus and uterine walls. In clinical studies, the Acessa system’s laparoscopic ultrasound can locate 1.5 to two times more fibroids than an MRI or transvaginal ultrasound.2 This enables fibroids that previously would have gone undetected to be treated.
For each fibroid the doctor wants to treat, electrode rays at the end of the Acessa handpiece are deployed to release heat energy into the fibroid. The heat of the zap destroys cell tissue, changing the fibroid’s consistency from solid like a baseball to soft and mushy like a marshmallow.
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GO RED FOR WOMEN MOVEMENT CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF IMPACT WITH PALM BEACH LUNCHEON
Local changemaker Dr. Deeawn Roundtree presented with Woman of Impact award
April 29, 2024 — Heart care is the new self-care according to the Palm Beach County 2024 Go Red for Women Luncheon’s energetic keynote speaker, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum. Steinbaum, a New York-based cardiologist of more than 20 years and one of the founders of the Go Red for Women movement, encouraged the 400 luncheon attendees to take their heart health seriously.
The luncheon celebrated the culmination of this year’s local Go Red for Women campaign, which brings awareness and funding to women’s heart health. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, and the No. 1 cause of death for moms.
“Twenty years ago, Go Red for Women was launched as a movement to bring attention to women’s heart health,” says Pam Rauch, 2024 Palm Beach County Go Red for Women Chairwoman and a Florida Power & Light Company vice president. “That meant more women participating in heart research, more funding for that scientific focus, and a bigger push for heart health awareness among our moms, daughters, friends and more.”
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JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES CONSECUTIVE “A” RATING FOR PATIENT SAFETY EXCELLENCE
May 1, 2024 – Jupiter Medical Center continues to prioritize patient safety with the recent achievement of another “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This latest recognition marks the 11th Leapfrog “A” Grade for the hospital since the fall of 2018, underscoring its unwavering dedication to quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. Once again, Jupiter Medical Center stands out as the sole hospital in the Palm Beach and Martin counties to attain this top rating.
The Leapfrog Group evaluates general hospitals nationwide using a comprehensive grading system ranging from “A” to “F,” assessing over 30 metrics related to errors, accidents, injuries, and infections. The grading criteria also consider the hospital’s preventive measures to ensure positive patient outcomes.
“Everyone who works at Jupiter Medical Center should be proud of this ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade,” said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “It takes complete dedication at every level and an ironclad commitment to putting patients first. I thank Jupiter Medical Center, its leadership, clinicians, staff and volunteers for caring so deeply for its patients and their safety.”
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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF NEUROENDOCRINE TUMOR MANAGEMENT
Sylvester’s Aman Chauhan, MD, collaborators update guidelines to improve diagnosis, treatment of neuroendocrine cancers
April 30, 2024 – Newly updated guidelines on neuroendocrine tumors developed by an expert at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and collaborators provide clinicians with the latest recommendations for staging and management of these rare but increasingly diagnosed tumors.
The guidelines, developed for the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) and summarized today in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, highlight recent changes for treating these tumors and offer a snapshot of this rapidly evolving field.
“There’s a lot that goes into cancer staging,” explained Aman Chauhan, M.D., who leads Sylvester’s recently established Neuroendocrine Tumor Program and was first author of the article. “Survival and outcome rates and key changes in how we diagnose these tumors are all factors that affect their staging.”
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TENET REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS WELL IN EXCESS OF GUIDANCE; RAISES 2024 FINANCIAL OUTLOOK
Net income from continuing operations available to common shareholders in first quarter 2024 was $2.151 billion, or $21.38 per diluted share, including an after-tax gain of $1.856 billion, or $18.45 per diluted share, associated with previously announced hospital divestitures
Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations1 was $3.22 in first quarter 2024
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 in first quarter 2024 of $1.024 billion increased 23.1% over first quarter 2023
First quarter 2024 Ambulatory Care Adjusted EBITDA of $394 million increased 15.9% over first quarter 2023
FY 2024 Adjusted EBITDA Outlook now expected to be in the range of $3.5 billion to $3.7 billion, a $215 million increase
DALLAS — Tenet Healthcare Corporation (Tenet) (NYSE: THC) today announced its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
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HCA HEALTHCARE REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS
NASHVILLE, Tenn.– HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
Key first quarter metrics (all percentage changes compare 1Q 2024 to 1Q 2023 unless otherwise noted):
Revenues totaled $17.339 billion
Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. totaled $1.591 billion, or $5.93 per diluted share
Adjusted EBITDA totaled $3.353 billion
Cash flows from operating activities totaled $2.469 billion
Same facility admissions increased 6.2 percent while same facility equivalent admissions increased 5.2 percent
“The strong fundamentals we saw in our business this past year continued into the first quarter of 2024. This momentum generated strong financial results that were driven primarily by broad-based volume growth,” said Sam Hazen, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Healthcare.
Revenues in the first quarter of 2024 totaled $17.339 billion, compared to $15.591 billion in the first quarter of 2023. Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. totaled $1.591 billion, or $5.93 per diluted share, compared to $1.363 billion, or $4.85 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2023. Results for the first quarter of 2024 include gains on sales of facilities of $201 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, primarily related to the sale of a hospital facility in California. Results for the first quarter of 2023 include losses on sales of facilities of $15 million, or $0.08 per diluted share. During the first quarter of 2023, we recorded $145 million of revenues, or $0.40 per diluted share, related to resolving certain disputed claims from prior years with a commercial payer.
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MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH: WHY YOU SHOULD ACT FAST
May 1, 2024 — Did you know that stroke has no age limits, and younger adults are increasingly affected by stroke and its risk factors? Strokes happen when blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die.
Every minute counts when a stroke is suspected. May is National Stroke Awareness Month, when health care professionals remind the public that understanding the signs of a stroke are key to getting care.
Stroke affects about 800,000 people in the U.S. each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Thankfully, Palm Beach County residents have two Palm Beach Health Network Comprehensive Stroke Centers at Delray and St. Mary’s medical centers, and three Primary Stroke Centers at Palm Beach Gardens, Good Samaritan and West Boca Medical centers.
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MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE RESEARCHERS PRESENT LATEST FINDINGS AT 2024 ASCO ANNUAL MEETING
MIAMI, FL & CHICAGO, IL – April 30, 2024 – Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, announced it will give two oral and ten poster presentations in addition to one educational session at this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), May 31 – June 4, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The presentations will cover the latest research in the treatment of glioblastoma and brain metastases, breast cancer, and HPV-related cancers.
“The number and quality of our Miami Cancer Institute presentations at this year’s ASCO annual meeting is outstanding,” said Manmeet Singh Ahluwalia, M.D., MBA, FASCO, chief of medical oncology, chief scientific officer, and deputy director of Miami Cancer Institute, and Fernandez Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Cancer Research. “We are excited that my colleagues and I have the opportunity to share the latest results from our research into hard-to-treat forms of brain cancer such as glioblastoma, aggressive forms of breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer, brain metastases, and the latest on cancers caused by the human papillomavirus, also known as HPV.”
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HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL WELCOMES TRACEE HENDERSHOTT AS NEW CHIEF NURSING OFFICER
April 30, 2024 – HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, is pleased to welcome Tracee Hendershott as Chief Nursing Officer, effective May 1, 2024.
Tracee comes to St. Lucie Hospital from HCA West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, Idaho where she served as Chief Nursing Officer for seven years.
Tracee began her healthcare career nearly 30 years ago as a staff nurse on the medical surgical unit at HCA Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. She held several leadership roles there before taking over as Associate Chief Nursing Officer and eventually Chief Nursing Officer at HCA West Valley Medical Center in 2017.
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NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HEALTH SYSTEM, PHILIPS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE PATIENT AND STAFF EXPERIENCE, HELPING TO ENHANCE OUTCOMES FOR THE SMALLEST OF PATIENTS
Philips AI-enabled diagnostic and experiential technologies help put patients at ease while empowering staff with faster, high-quality scans and increased diagnostic confidence
April 30, 2024 – Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Miami, US – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and Nicklaus Children’s Health System, a nationally recognized leader in pediatric care, today announced a 10-year long-term strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing the patient and staff experience, enhancing outcomes and driving innovation in pediatric care. Serving over 500,000 patients a year, Nicklaus Children’s will adopt Philips technologies such as the Ingenia Ambition X MR and EPIQ CVx ultrasound, with AI-enabled radiology workflow solutions to reduce exam times and the need for rescans, while increasing diagnostic confidence, resulting in faster diagnosis and treatment for patients.
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FORMER US REPRESENTATIVE FRANCIS ROONEY JOINS NCH BOARD
Naples, FL., April 29, 2024 — NCH (Naples Comprehensive Health) is proud to announce the appointment of former US Representative and Ambassador Francis Rooney to its Board of Directors. With a distinguished background in government and international diplomacy, Rooney brings a wealth of experience and insight to our healthcare system.
Rooney served as the United States Representative for Florida’s 19th congressional district from 2017 to 2021, where he demonstrated unwavering commitment to public service and governance. His contributions to key committees and initiatives during his tenure reflect his dedication to addressing critical issues facing our nation.
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FIREFIGHTER, A CANCER SURVIVOR, DISCOVERS AND EMBRACES SYLVESTER’S LARGE COMMUNITY OF RESEARCH AND SUPPORT
“My eyes really opened up as to how many firefighters have been diagnosed with cancer and how many people there are fighting for us,” says David Perez, father of 2.
April 29, 2024 – David Perez, a firefighter for 14 years in the North Collier Fire Control and Rescue in Naples, Florida, felt like he was in good health, but when lab test results were “off” after a routine physical, the doctor urged him to see a hematologist. He eventually made his way to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of UHealth – the University of Miami Health System.
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ALL FOUR LEE HEALTH HOSPITALS EARNED “A’S” AND “B’S” IN THE LEAPFROG GROUP’S SPRING 2024 HOSPITAL SAFETY GRADES REPORT
Lee Health hospitals are among 29% of hospitals in the U.S. to achieve a spring 2024 “A” grade, alongside only 75 Florida hospitals in total.
May 1, 2024 — Today, The Leapfrog Group released its Spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grades and all four Lee Health hospitals have earned top marks, standing among just 29% of hospitals in the country to achieve a spring 2024 “A” grade.
HealthPark Medical Center, Cape Coral Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital all received an “A” grade and Gulf Coast Medical Center earned a “B.” This marks the 13th straight reporting period that all Lee Health Hospitals have received a grade of a “B” or higher.
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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION PALM BEACH COUNTY WELCOMES NEW TEAM MEMBER
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – April 30, 2024 – A local health professional has joined the American Heart Association Palm Beach County team to support its mission to help residents build longer, healthier lives. LaToya Newby is the team’s new community impact coordinator, who will be working primarily on health initiatives in Riviera Beach.
Newby has a master’s degree in public health epidemiology from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, and she previously served as an epidemiologist at the CDC Foundation, a project director at Florida State University and a human services program manager and health educator at the Florida Department of Health.
Executive Director Stacey Comerford said she is excited for the perspective Newby will bring to the team with her public health background.
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19TH ANNUAL BIOFLORIDA CELEBRATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHTS BOOMING INDUSTRY AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (April 25, 2024) – More than 500 life science professionals gathered at Momentum Labs | Alachua for BioFlorida’s 19th Annual Celebration of Biotechnology. This lively community event offered attendees the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, learn about new innovations, and explore the bountiful career opportunities this rapidly growing field provides locally and across the state.
With over 100 interactive exhibits from emerging biotech companies, research institutions, and economic development groups, the celebration highlighted the breadth and momentum of Florida’s life sciences sector.
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HHS ISSUES NEW RULE TO STRENGTHEN NONDISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS AND ADVANCE CIVIL RIGHTS IN HEALTH CARE
April 29, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) advancing protections against discrimination in health care. By taking bold action to strengthen protections against discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability, this rule reduces language access barriers, expands physical and digital accessibility, tackles bias in health technology, and much more.
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LOWER DOSE OF MPOX VACCINE IS SAFE AND GENERATES SIX-WEEK ANTIBODY RESPONSE EQUIVALENT TO STANDARD REGIMEN
Colorized scanning electron micrograph of mpox virus particles (blue) on the surface of infected VERO E6 cells (pink).NIAID
Study highlights need for defined markers of mpox immunity to inform public health use.
APRIL 29, 2024 – A dose-sparing intradermal mpox vaccination regimen was safe and generated an antibody response equivalent to that induced by the standard regimen at six weeks (two weeks after the second dose), according to findings presented today at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Global Congress in Barcelona. The results suggest that antibody responses contributed to the effectiveness of dose-sparing mpox vaccine regimens used during the 2022 U.S. outbreak(link is external).
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NIH-FUNDED CLINICAL TRIAL LINKS FREQUENT ANGER TO INCREASED RISK OF HEART DISEASE
Findings demonstrate impairment of blood vessel function; may lead to heart attack, stroke.
May 1, 2024 – Recurring feelings of anger may increase a person’s risk of developing heart disease by limiting the blood vessels’ ability to open, according to a new study supported by the National Institutes of Health. The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA), shows for the first time that anger is linked to this vascular impairment — a precursor to the kind of long-term damage that can lead to heart attack and stroke.
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SCIENTISTS DISCOVER OVER 100 NEW GENOMIC REGIONS LINKED TO BLOOD PRESSURE
NIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people’s blood pressure.
May 1, 2024 – National Institutes of Health researchers and collaborators have discovered over 100 new regions of the human genome, also known as genomic loci, that appear to influence a person’s blood pressure. Results of the study also point to several specific genomic loci that may be relevant to iron metabolism and a type of cellular receptor known as adrenergic receptors.
The study, published in Nature Genetics, is one of the largest such genomic studies of blood pressure to date, including data from over 1 million participants and laying the groundwork for researchers to better understand how blood pressure is regulated. Such insights could point to potential new drug targets.
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LOW OXYGEN DURING SLEEP AND SLEEP APNEA LINKED TO EPILEPSY IN OLDER ADULTS
Findings provide further insight into the complex relationship between sleep disorders and epilepsy.
April 30, 2024 – Sleep apnea and low oxygen levels while sleeping are associated with epilepsy that first occurs after 60 years of age, known as late-onset epilepsy, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and published in Sleep. The link was independent of other known risk factors for late-onset epilepsy and sleep apnea including hypertension and stroke. The findings may help to better understand the relationship between sleep disorders and late-onset epilepsy, as well as identify potential targets for treatment.
“There’s increasing evidence that late-onset epilepsy may be indicative of underlying vascular disease, or neurodegenerative disease, even potentially as a preclinical marker of neurodegenerative disease,” said Rebecca Gottesman, M.D., Ph.D., chief of the Stroke Branch at the NIH’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and an author on the study. “Compared to other age groups, older adults have the highest incidence of new cases of epilepsy – up to half of which have no clear cause. Sleep apnea is common among people with epilepsy, but the association is not well understood.”
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United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention, in collaboration with the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition and Florida Department of Children and Families will host the 9th Annual Behavioral Health Conference: The Power of Prevention on Tuesday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 15 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center to promote community awareness and support of behavioral health and substance use prevention.
The two-day conference is for professionals in the behavioral and mental health fields to share insights, research, and best practices in promoting mental health and well-being.
The Conference will feature renowned psychologists, professors, trauma and grief specialists, leading diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) experts, and prevention specialists who will provide crucial continuing education. Licensed Clinicians and Certified Professionals can earn CEU credits.
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Don't miss Nursing Consortium of Florida's next conference Caring Connections; Discovering Magic at the Intersection of Technology & Nursing will take place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The two half-day conference will begin at 11:00 am on Friday June 28 and conclude before noon the following day. Register today and be among the first to see the special travel packages available only to conference attendees and their accompanying families and friends. Join the University of Miami Hospital & Clinics, MedPro Staffing, Elequil Aromatabs (Beekley Medical), LeanTaaS, Florida Atlantic University, the Florida Center for Nursing, Laudio, and the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Sciences as a conference sponsor by clicking here and add to the magic! In addition to a great conference, we will offer an extraordinary get-a-way value for those traveling to Orlando and locals alike. Once registering to attend the conference, attendees will be able to book a discounted hotel room and select from a range of specially-priced Theme Park tickets including partial-day tickets available only to those attending a conference at Walt Disney World®.
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‘NORMAL IS OVERRATED’ FAMILY EVENT TO BE HELD JUNE 8
The free community event is dedicated to breaking down barriers to promote teen mental health
FORT MYERS, Fla. – April 30, 2024 – “Normal is Overrated” is planned June 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Florida SouthWestern State College, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The free community event is designed to open doors to acceptance and inclusivity for Southwest Florida middle and high school students to talk about mental health.
An interactive and informative event created by students, “Normal is Overrated” shines a light on the mental and behavioral health struggles teens and young people face. This year’s program will include:
Inspiring stories from local students with first-hand experience
Art therapy and interpretative dance
Opportunities to connect with mental health services and resources available in Southwest Florida.
“While this event is designed to support youth and young adults, it’s also a great opportunity for family and friends to support youth on their mental and behavioral health journey, and for community partners and advocates to help teens find the support that they need,” said Golisano Children’s Hospital Child Advocacy Program Manager Vanessa Reyes Ruiz. “This event creates the space for open and supportive conversations about mental health. We also hope to explore and deepen understanding of acceptance and compassion while raising awareness.”
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