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Baptist Health Breaks Ground on New Medical Center in Pembroke Pines
April 23, 2025 – Baptist Health broke ground today on a new medical center in Pembroke Pines that will expand access to high-quality emergency and outpatient care in Broward County. The facility, which will be located at 1400 SW 145th Ave., is expected to open in early 2027.
Spanning 60,865 square feet across three stories, the medical center will bring together services from Baptist Health Emergency Care, Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care, Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care and Baptist Health Primary Care. Patients will have access to emergency services, nonsurgical spine care, neurology, clinical cardiology, echocardiograms, stress testing and primary care – creating a destination for comprehensive care in one of South Florida’s fastest-growing regions.
“This groundbreaking marks more than the start of construction – it’s a commitment to advancing healthcare in a way that truly centers around the community,” said Nancy Batista-Rodriguez, CEO of Baptist Outpatient Services. “We’re building not just a structure, but a place where people can come for expert care, trusted guidance, and long-term wellness support.”
The new facility is designed to foster collaboration across specialties, improving coordination of care and enhancing the overall patient experience. By combining outpatient services with emergency and specialty care, the complex will support both routine and urgent health needs in a modern, thoughtfully designed space.
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HCA FLORIDA HEALTHCARE SURGEON PERFORMS 10,000TH ROBOTIC PROCEDURE
April 16, 2025 – In a remarkable milestone that reflects both surgical excellence and unwavering dedication to patient care, Dr. Ricardo Estape, a gynecologic oncologist, has successfully completed his 10,000th robotic surgery.
This extraordinary achievement represents more than just a number – it reflects lives changed, families healed and a stronger, healthier community. Over the course of his career with HCA Florida Institute for Gynecologic Oncology, a part of HCA Florida Healthcare, Dr. Estape has helped thousands of patients return to the lives they love, often during their most vulnerable moments.
“Reaching this milestone is humbling,” said Dr. Estape. “It’s always been about the people. Every patient I see has a story and I am honored to be part of their healing journey.”
As Dr. Estape celebrates this milestone, we also celebrate his patients that made it possible – patients from all over Florida, the United States and around the world who placed their trust in him, colleagues who support his work and a shared mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care.
HCA Florida Institute for Gynecologic Oncology’s care team also includes Barbara Yuen, RN, an experienced robotic director who has assisted Dr. Estape with all 10,000 cases. Dr. Enrique Prada has been Dr. Estape’s surgical assistant for a majority of the robotic surgeries. They have both been working alongside Dr. Estape for over 20 years.
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A Safe Haven for Newborns Thanks Volunteers for Their Contributions
Volunteers Help Build Community Engagement
MIAMI, FL — April 24, 2025 — The Gloria M. Silverio Foundation, a 501(c)(3), d/b/a A Safe Haven for Newborns, expresses its deepest gratitude to the volunteers across the nation who are dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities. “It is a great honor, and a humbling experience, to work side-by-side with such a dedicated group of volunteers who give selflessly of their time,” said Nick Silverio, Founder.
Volunteers play a crucial role in expanding the reach of A Safe Haven for Newborns within the community. They actively engage in community outreach and raise awareness about the Foundation’s services. By building community partnerships and promoting the mission to end infant abandonment, volunteers serve as the bridge between the nonprofit and the community. Their diverse experiences, perspectives, and skill sets enrich the Foundation and its mission. They are the pillars of their communities and the backbone of the Foundation.
Volunteers also contribute to the Foundation’s efforts through social media engagement. They can share their experiences and the positive impact they’ve made in their communities by tagging friends in social media posts. This helps spread awareness about the Foundation’s mission and encourages others to get involved. For students, A Safe Haven for Newborns has developed an App that allows them to fulfill their community service hours requirements from home. Once the school administrator approves the use of the App, students have the option to complete three tasks: create an awareness video, write an article for the monthly newsletter, or design a poster.
Through grassroots efforts, dedication, and community involvement, A Safe Haven for Newborns aims to reach teens and women facing unexpected pregnancies and provide them with the support they need in their local communities. Some of the referral services offered at no cost include temporary shelter, maternity homes, counseling, health-related issues, transportation to prenatal care appointments, newborn necessities, assistance with abuse issues, suicide prevention, and information on adoption. A Safe Haven for Newborns also oversees a 24/7 multilingual confidential national helpline, offering support and guidance to distraught mothers in their respective states.
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HCA Florida JFK North Hospital Announces Grand Opening of New Interventional Services Department
April 23, 2025 – HCA Florida JFK North Hospital proudly announces the grand opening of its expansion in its Interventional Services Department, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to high-quality, advanced care for the Palm Beach community.
This state-of-the-art department brings together a full spectrum of Interventional Services—including Interventional Radiology, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Oncology, and added Diagnostic Cardiology—under one roof. With the launch of this new department, HCA Florida JFK North Hospital is now positioned to offer comprehensive interventional care, supporting earlier diagnoses, minimally invasive procedures, and faster recovery times for patients.
“We are incredibly proud to expand our Interventional Services Department as part of our mission to transform healthcare and better meet the needs of our community,” said Ashley Vertuno, CEO of HCA Florida JFK North Hospital. “This second lab is the result of collaboration between our physicians, nurses, hospital staff, and leadership—all with our patients at the center of every decision.”
The department’s launch aligns with the hospital’s broader strategic plan to enhance specialty care offerings and improve health outcomes across the region. The advanced imaging, diagnostic, and procedural capabilities of the Interventional Lab will allow patients to receive critical treatments close to home, with the confidence of knowing they’re receiving expert, compassionate care.
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Sarasota Memorial Unveils State-of-the Art Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute
The $75 million, 5-story facility is designed to promote collaboration, discovery and innovation in medical education and research
SARASOTA, Fla. – April 24, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial Health Care System unveiled the much-anticipated Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute this week, hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday and giving physicians, staff and philanthropists a sneak peek inside the new, 82,000-square-foot hub for medical and clinical innovation.
The $75 million, 5-story facility on Sarasota Memorial’s Sarasota campus brings the health system’s growing research, clinical education and residency programs together under one roof and provides a collaborative learning environment for physicians, nurses and other clinical specialists studying new treatments and mastering the latest tools and techniques in patient care.
“Over the years, Sarasota Memorial has become a magnet for highly trained physicians and clinicians bringing the best their specialties have to offer to expand and enhance care in our region,” Sarasota Memorial Health Care System CEO David Verinder said. “We are excited to dedicate this state-of-the-art facility to medical advances and innovative treatment options that will benefit our community today and for generations to come.”
Located at 1880 Arlington Street, the Institute is named after local philanthropists Jerry and Karen Kolschowsky, whose $25 million gift to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation was the catalyst for its construction. The donation was the latest in a series of generous gifts the Kolschowskys and their family foundation made over the years to help SMH expand research and education opportunities at the local level.
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Encompass Health announces promotion of Patrick Tuer to newly established COO position
April 24, 2025 — Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) today announced the promotion of Patrick Tuer from group president to the newly established position of chief operating officer (COO), effective immediately. As COO, Tuer will oversee hospital operations across the organization and will continue reporting to Mark Tarr, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Encompass Health.
“Pat brings consequential experience and a broad depth of knowledge to this role and is a great example of the management talent we have within the Company,” said Tarr, adding that the promotion was prompted by Encompass Health’s significant growth.
“Our accelerated de novo program and capacity additions to existing hospitals are integral to our strategy of expanding access to high-quality rehabilitative care while improving performance across the board,” Tarr said. “Our development pipeline is robust, and we expect this growth to continue. As COO, Pat is perfectly suited to oversee our expanding portfolio of hospitals. He has been instrumental in shaping our operational success across several regions. His leadership has driven strong volume growth, operational improvements and enhanced patient outcomes.”
Tuer added, “I’m incredibly proud to take on the role of COO. At Encompass Health, we have a powerful platform supported by a talented and mission-driven workforce. Together, we’ll continue to grow strategically, innovate thoughtfully and most importantly, deliver exceptional care to the patients and communities we serve.”
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HCA Healthcare Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
NASHVILLE, Tenn.– APRIL 25, 2025 – HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) today announced financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Key first quarter metrics (all percentage changes compare 1Q 2025 to 1Q 2024 unless otherwise noted):
-Revenues totaled $18.321 billion
-Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. totaled $1.610 billion, or $6.45 per diluted share
-Adjusted EBITDA totaled $3.733 billion
-Cash flows from operating activities totaled $1.651 billion
-Same facility admissions increased 2.6 percent and same facility equivalent admissions increased 2.8 percent
“The solid fundamentals we saw in our business the past several quarters continued into the first quarter of 2025,” said Sam Hazen, Chief Executive Officer of HCA Healthcare. “As we look to the rest of the year, we remain encouraged by our performance, the overall backdrop of growing demand for healthcare services, and the investments we’ve made across our networks to serve our communities better.”
Revenues in the first quarter of 2025 totaled $18.321 billion, compared to $17.339 billion in the first quarter of 2024. Net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. totaled $1.610 billion, or $6.45 per diluted share, compared to $1.591 billion, or $5.93 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2024. 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.
For the first quarter of 2025, Adjusted EBITDA totaled $3.733 billion, compared to $3.353 billion in the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. A table providing supplemental information on Adjusted EBITDA and reconciling net income attributable to HCA Healthcare, Inc. to Adjusted EBITDA is included in this release.
Same facility admissions increased 2.6 percent and same facility equivalent admissions increased 2.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the prior year period. Same facility emergency room visits increased 4.0 percent in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the prior year period. Same facility inpatient surgeries increased 0.2 percent, and same facility outpatient surgeries declined 2.1 percent in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period of 2024. Same facility revenue per equivalent admission increased 2.9 percent in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the first quarter of 2024.
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Kids’ Minds Matter receives $225,000 gift from Suncoast Credit Union Foundation for Mental Health Navigator Program
Multi-year funding will support care navigation for children and families across Lee County from 2026 to 2028
April 24, 2025 – Kids’ Minds Matter has been awarded a $225,000 multi-year gift from Suncoast Credit Union Foundation to sustain its highly impactful Mental Health Navigator Program. The funding, distributed over three years beginning in 2026, will ensure continuity of care for families facing mental and behavioral health challenges across Southwest Florida.
The Mental Health Navigator Program launched as a pilot in 2020, the result of a leadership gift from Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, and has since grown into a robust, regional model for behavioral health support. Today, it includes 10 navigators embedded in public schools, pediatric practices and community organizations, serving some of the region’s most vulnerable children and families.
“I feel deeply fulfilled knowing that my work helps families heal and grow together,” said Farren Williams, mental health navigator at Golisano Children’s Hospital. “It’s incredible to witness the resilience that can emerge when individuals receive the support they need. Helping families navigate their challenges and improve their relationships is one of the most rewarding aspects of my career.”
Navigators are experienced caregivers of individuals with serious emotional stressors who provide peer mentoring, resource referrals and personalized guidance through the complex mental health system. They help families access basic needs, like food and rental assistance, while also connecting them to long-term behavioral health care. The navigators do not provide therapy, but serve as trusted guides, breaking down barriers to care.
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Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate Showcase celebrates promise of health tech innovation for improving patient care
APRIL 24, 2025 — Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate celebrated the program’s most recent cohort of health tech startups, including 15 innovative businesses from around the world. During the showcase event, held April 23 in Eagan, Minn., each company presented progress and outcomes from the 30-week accelerator program, providing a glimpse into the future of medicine.
“We are incredibly proud to celebrate these 15 companies. Their dedication and accomplishments have raised the bar, and we look forward to continuing to support their efforts as they make strides in advancing patient care worldwide,” says Jamie Sundsbak, senior manager of Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate.
Using Mayo Clinic Platform’s global, de-identified data network, Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate helps startups validate and prepare their artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions for clinical and administrative deployment, in line with healthcare industry standards. The program provides participants access to Mayo Clinic experts in regulatory, clinical, technology, and business domains.
Learn more about each company in the Showcase:
-Bloom Standard’s RAPIDscan is a one-minute, easy-to-use ultrasound device that helps detect and monitor heart and lung conditions, providing quick assessments and supporting healthcare staff at all levels with AI-driven guidance for diagnosis and patient referrals.
-Ethos is an AI-powered platform that detects and monitors alcohol use, helping healthcare providers identify and treat individuals at risk for Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease.
-Hope AI uses clinical evidence, advanced statistics, and AI technology to address challenges in clinical trials, such as long durations, large sample sizes, slow patient recruitment, and high costs, by optimizing trial design and accelerating development timelines.
-Lasa Health uses AI and machine learning (ML) to help diagnose and manage pelvic pain disorders.
-OPTT is a digital mental health platform that helps clinicians deliver data-driven, measurement-based care by providing clinically validated content and AI-powered insights to improve patient evaluations and treatment decisions.
-PEP’s AI persona, Addie, helps hospitals identify post-acute care candidates and streamline the recovery process, ensuring smooth handoffs between acute and post-acute providers for better patient outcomes.
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Hospitals Are Cornerstones of Communities. We Must Tell Our Stories to Protect Access to Care
BY: Rick Pollack, President and CEO, AHA
APRIL 25, 2025 – One year ago, a nurse at Children’s Hospital Colorado went above and beyond in a way that a very young patient and her family will never forget.
Kayla McCarthy specializes in working with young children awaiting or recovering from organ transplants. In May 2024, she was approved as a living organ donor and contributed a piece of her liver to a young toddler in her hospital, helping to save the child’s life.
McCarthy’s remarkable gift symbolizes with a single gesture what hospitals and their phenomenal care teams mean to the people and communities they serve. It is more than just the doors that are always open to all, any time of day or night. It is even more than the dependable, quality, compassionate care delivered to patients every minute of every day in every corner of the nation.
The bond between hospitals and their communities reaches deeper. Hospitals and health systems offer programs that provide healthy food, preventive wellness education and maternal support services to ensure healthy births. Hospitals and health systems provide critical behavioral and mental health services. Hospitals and health systems are major employers, supporting families and businesses while providing a financial foundation that helps communities to thrive. And hospitals and health systems partner with community organizations to address the unique needs of the patients and neighborhoods they serve.
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Lee Health Heart Institute Hits Major Research Milestone in Global Stroke Prevention Trial
One Hundredth Patient Enrolled in Worldwide LeAPPS Clinical Trial
Apr. 25, 2025 — The Lee Health Heart Institute is proud to announce a significant research breakthrough—enrolling its 100th patient in the groundbreaking LeAPPS Clinical Trial, an international study aimed at transforming stroke prevention for cardiac surgery patients.
As one of only 115 sites worldwide and just 10 in Florida, the Lee Health Heart Institute is at the forefront of this crucial study, which explores the effectiveness of left atrial appendage exclusion (LAAE) in preventing stroke and systemic embolism in patients with risk factors for atrial fibrillation and ischemic stroke.
This milestone cements the Heart Institute’s role as a research-driven, life-saving hub in Southwest Florida—bringing world-class clinical innovation to the local community.
“It’s an honor to participate in this essential trial to help reduce stroke risks for cardiac surgery patients,” said Dr. David Cervantes, cardiothoracic surgeon with Lee Health and principal investigator. “We believe these results will significantly enhance patient care in Southwest Florida and help our community access top-quality treatment close to home.”
By participating in cutting-edge clinical trials like LeAPPS, the Lee Health Heart Institute not only helps shape the future of cardiac care—it also ensures that patients right here in Southwest Florida benefit from the latest advances in medical science.
This research could unlock new preventive strategies during cardiothoracic surgeries, lower stroke risk, and drive better long-term outcomes for countless lives.
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Stephen Evangelista Appointed Deputy Commissioner for Operations at the Social Security Administration
APRIL 25 , 2025- The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced the appointment of Stephen Evangelista as the Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Operations. In this role, he will oversee SSA’s nationwide network of offices that provide frontline and support services to millions of customers each year. This includes oversight of more than 1,200 field offices serving communities across the country, as well as 23 teleservice centers assisting the public on the phone.
Stephen Evangelista has over 25 years of experience in executive leadership roles at SSA. He has held various leadership positions within the agency, most recently serving as the Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Policy in the Office of Law and Policy. His record of achievement includes developing and implementing an enterprise strategy to unify SSA’s more than 3,000 data matching agreements, resulting in improved program administration.
“Stephen’s proven track record of leadership and his dedication to public service make him an excellent choice for this critical role,” said Lee Dudek, Acting Commissioner of Social Security. “His deep knowledge of the agency’s programs will be an asset as we continue to improve customer service while safeguarding Americans’ hard-earned benefits.”
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Molina Healthcare Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Reaffirms Full Year 2025 Guidance
LONG BEACH, Calif.—-Apr. 23, 2025– Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: MOH) (the “Company”) today reported first quarter 2025 GAAP earnings per diluted share of $5.45 and adjusted earnings per diluted share of $6.08.
Quarter Highlights
As of March 31, 2025, the Company served approximately 5.8 million members, an increase of 25,000 members compared to March 31, 2024.
Premium revenue was approximately $10.6 billion for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 12% year over year.
GAAP net income was $5.45 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 5% year over year.
Adjusted net income was $6.08 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 6% year over year.
The Company reaffirmed its full year 2025 earnings guidance with expected premium revenue of approximately $42 billion and adjusted earnings of at least $24.50 per diluted share.
New store embedded earnings are now at $8.65 per diluted share.
“Our first quarter results reflect our team’s disciplined approach to medical cost management in an improving rate environment,” said Joseph Zubretsky, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our 2025 earnings and growth profiles are solid, and we remain confident in our ability to achieve our 13% to 15% long-term adjusted EPS growth target.”
Premium Revenue
Premium revenue was approximately $10.6 billion for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 12% year over year. The higher premium revenue reflects new contract wins, acquisitions, growth in the Company’s current footprint, and rate increases, partially offset by the impact of Medicaid redeterminations in 2024.
Net Income
GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2025 was $5.45 per diluted share, an increase of 5% year over year. Adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2025 was $6.08 per diluted share, an increase of 6% year over year.
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HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Ransomware Cybersecurity Investigation with Neurology Practice
Settlement Marks OCR’s 12th Ransomware Enforcement Action and 8th Enforcement Action in OCR’s Risk Analysis Initiative
APRIL 25, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Comprehensive Neurology, PC (Comprehensive), a small New York neurology practice, concerning a potential violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule. The settlement resolves an OCR investigation of a ransomware attack against Comprehensive.
OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, which set forth the requirements that covered entities (health plans, health care clearinghouses, and most health care providers), and business associates must follow to protect the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI). The HIPAA Security Rule establishes national standards to protect and secure our health care information systems by requiring administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, security, and availability of electronic PHI (ePHI). One of these standards, known as the “Risk Analysis provision,” requires a regulated organization to conduct an accurate and thorough assessment of the potential risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI held by that organization.
“Effective cybersecurity requires proactively implementing the HIPAA Security Rule requirements before a breach or cybersecurity incident occurs,” said OCR Acting Director Anthony Archeval. “OCR urges health care entities to prioritize compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule risk analysis requirement.”
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HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles Phishing Attack Breach with Health Care Network for $600,000
Hacked email accounts result in breach affecting nearly 200,000 individuals
APRIL 23 2025 – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with PIH Health, Inc. (PIH), a California health care network, over potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The violations stem from a phishing attack that exposed unsecured electronic protected health information (ePHI), prompting concerns related to the Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules under HIPAA.
OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules (HIPAA Rules), which set forth the requirements that covered entities (health plans, health care clearinghouses, and most health care providers), and business associates must follow to protect the privacy and security of Americans’ protected health information (PHI).
“Hacking is one of the most common types of large breaches reported to OCR every year,” said OCR Acting Director Anthony Archeval. “HIPAA-regulated entities need to be proactive and remedy the deficiencies in their HIPAA compliance programs before those deficiencies result in the impermissible disclosure of patients’ protected health information.”
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The Marcus Neuroscience Institute Brain and Spine Symposium is a two-day academic event designed to assist attendees in expanding their knowledge of the latest advances in the field of neuroscience through didactic lectures, interactive panel discussions and case-based presentations. Thursday & Friday, May 15 & 16 Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center 5150 Town Center Circle Boca Raton, FL 33486 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR LEARN MORE |
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 10th Annual South Florida Behavioral Health Conference: The Power of Prevention on Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center to promote community awareness and support of behavioral health and substance use prevention.
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Below you will find a list of educational and social events we have available this month to support your rehabilitation process and ensure you have the resources and activities you need to reconnect and/or live a full life with limb loss/difference. These AMPOWER/Hanger Clinic events are also open to your families and loved ones! Healthcare professionals are also invited and encouraged to join us to celebrate our accomplishments as we are moving forward together and embracing life!
Please mark your calendars now and RSVP by emailing me at luzcategui@Hanger.com to know which events you will be attending to make plans accordingly: Monday, April 28, @ 11:30 AM: AMPOWER Support Group Meeting at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Sunrise, located at 4399 N Nob Hill Rd, Sunrise FL 33351. Group discussion.
Wednesday, April 30 @ 5:30 PM: AMPOWER Virtual Session: Join us for a group discussion. Once you RSVP, I will send you the link to join this virtual meeting.
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AUTISM SPEAKS HOSTS INAUGURAL EMPOWER SUMMIT & CHALLENGE
Rising Diagnoses, Growing Demand: Insights, Resources and Pathways to Support the Transition to Adulthood
APRIL 2025 – Autism Speaks will unite more than 50 organizations, experts, self-advocates and industry leaders at the inaugural Empower Summit & Challenge, a two-day event taking place May 16–17 in Miami Beach. Part of a five-city national series, the summit will focus on how to best support autistic individuals during the transition to adulthood by addressing key areas such as employment, postsecondary education, healthcare, independent living, and community engagement.
Florida is home to an estimated 329,131 adults—2.03% of the state’s population—on the autism spectrum. Many face significant challenges after aging out of school-based supports, including limited access to jobs, housing, medical care and educational opportunities.
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A Safe Haven for Newborns, will host its annual fundraising golf event on Friday, May 16, 2025, on the manicured greens of the Red Tiger golf course at the Trump National Doral Golf Resort in Doral, Florida, with a one o’clock shotgun start. This year marks the eighth charity golf tournament, Tee Off for a Cause, benefiting the Foundation’s mission to end infant abandonment. Funds raised will go toward the many programs offered to the distressed teen or woman who is facing an unexpected pregnancy and feels she has no one to turn to for help.
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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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Tampa General Hospital Hosting Free Community Event Focused on Lung Health
Tampa General continues its lecture series, “Caring for Ourselves and Our Planet – Together,”
in collaboration with Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
Juno Beach, Fla. – April 9, 2025 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) invites the community to a free public event, “Every Breath You Take: Clearing the Air on Lung Health.” The panel will feature a Tampa General pulmonologist, an oncologist, and a thoracic surgeon, who will separate fact from fiction when it comes to lung health. Guests will learn about both common and complex lung issues, the latest advances in treatment, and overall lung wellness.
WHAT: “Every Breath You Take: Clearing the Air on Lung Health”
WHEN: Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
WHERE: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
WHO: Dr. Luis Peña-Hernández is board certified in both internal and pulmonary medicine. He treats many pulmonary conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sleep apnea at TGH Pulmonary Care & Sleep Institute.
Dr. Sujal Shah is a board-certified medical oncologist with TGH Cancer Institute. He treats patients with multiple cancers, with a focus on lung, and head and neck cancers.
Dr. Marcus Eby is a board-certified thoracic surgeon with the TGH Cancer Institute. He specializes in lung cancer and other multiple complex thoracic conditions via advanced thoracoscopic and robotic techniques.
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NAMI MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) TO HOST FIFTH ANNUAL WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS ON SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025, AT LOANDEPOT PARK
The Mental Health Awareness Walk, a celebration of hope, continues to grow each year, hitting a home run for mental health.
MIAMI, FL – April 10, 2025 – In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, NAMI Miami-Dade County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will host its Fifth Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk on May 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM at loanDepot Park. This inspiring community event raises awareness, provides support, and generates critical funds for NAMI Miami-Dade’s free mental health programs.
The walk is a vital initiative dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and addressing the rising need for accessible mental health support. In 2024, NAMI Miami-Dade reached over 98,000 individuals through its awareness, prevention, outreach, education, training, and support programs.
“Now more than ever, people need a safe place to seek help for mental health conditions, whether for themselves or their loved ones,” said Susan Holtzman, NAMI Miami-Dade President & CEO. “Last year, we had 3,500 participants, and this year we expect 4,000. It’s 4,000 people coming together to learn, connect, and support each other and their community. The funds we raise support our ability to provide education, support, and advocacy for people with mental health conditions and their loved ones all year long. Join them, join us, contribute, and come on out for a great day at the stadium.”
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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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Over
911,000
Patients in Florida are using Cannabis as their Medicine
FOR LATEST OMMU REPORTS FROM OFFICE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA HERE
Highlights from APRIL 25, 2025 BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card)
Apr 25 2025- 911,957 Apr 18 2025- 911,401 Apr 11 2025- 909,711
Apr 04 2025- 907,575 Mar 28 2025- 905,556 Mar 21 2025- 905,006
Mar 14 2025- 903,790
Patients Added Last Week: 556 Qualified Ordering Physicians:
2,391
New Doctors added Last Week: 0
Reporting Period: APR 18 - APR 24, 2025
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 508,053,964
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 64,592
-Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 164,867.720 Approved Dispensing Locations: 720 Added Last Week: 4 COOKIES - BROOKSVILLE
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