THURSDAY - APRIL 18 2024 South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
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BENJAMÍN LEÓN, JR. RECEIVES THE 2024 DR. RAMIRO COLLAZO OUTSTANDING CITIZEN AWARD FROM THE MIAMI CUBAN LIONS CLUB
The Award Recognizes a Lifetime of Dedication to Healthcare and Community Service
Miami, Fl. – April 15, 2024 – The Miami Cuban Lions Club has recognized Benjamín León, Jr., a visionary leader in healthcare and founder of Leon Medical Centers, with the 2024 Dr. Ramiro Collazo Outstanding Citizen Award. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and service to their community.
Benjamín León, Jr. is a pillar in South Florida for his transcendent contributions to the healthcare industry and dedicated service to the community for over five decades. Born in Holguín, Cuba, he arrived in Miami in 1961 and from a very young age has been involved in increasing the access to quality healthcare for all in Miami-Dade County.
“We are truly honored to present Benjamín León, Jr. with the 2024 Dr. Ramiro Collazo Outstanding Citizen Award,” said Miami Cuban Lions Club President Milton Gari. “His dedication to serving others and making a real difference is incredibly inspiring. Benjamín embodies the heart and soul of the Miami Cuban Lions Club, which has been dedicated to serving others in South Florida for over four decades.”
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| DADE COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FORGE COLLABORATION TO EMPOWER MEDICAL STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS
MIAMI, FL – April 17, 2024 – The Dade County Medical Association (DCMA) and Florida International University (FIU) on behalf of its Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, signed an agreement to allow medical students and residents from FIU to become members of DCMA during their time as medical students and residents.
The agreement is aimed at enhancing the educational and professional journey of medical students and residents in Miami-Dade County and connecting these future physicians from FIU with the health care community at large.
The DCMA, a professional organization that provides opportunities for medical education, networking, and advocacy in the medical field, is glad to extend its membership privileges to FIU medical students and residents.
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HISTORIC GIFT FROM TANEJA FAMILY FOUNDATION SURPASSES $120 MILLION IN TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD TAMPA GENERAL’S INITIATIVE TO TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE THROUGH INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Tampa, FL – April 15, 2024 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) today celebrated more than $120 million in charitable contributions over a two-year period to advance its vision to transform health care through innovation. The latest gift toward the $120 million milestone came from the Taneja Family Foundation and is the largest in the foundation’s history.
As part of the celebration, Tampa General leadership, community leaders and members of the Taneja family broke ground on the Taneja Surgical, Neuroscience & Transplant Tower, a medical pavilion in the heart of Tampa Bay, where patients will have access to best-in-class providers, the latest research therapies and state-of-the-art technologies. The tower bears the Taneja name in honor of the Taneja Family Foundation’s contribution to the TGH Foundation.
“Patients come to Tampa General for world-class care, and the addition of this new tower on our campus, thanks in part to the generosity of the Taneja family, enhances our ability to deliver the highest level of academic-based medicine,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “The Taneja family shares our vision that through innovation, we can transform health care and improve patient outcomes. The new Taneja Surgical, Neuroscience & Transplant Tower will be an intersection of academics, research and clinical care that will elevate how we are able to treat patients with complex conditions.”
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TWO CLINICAL TRIALS AT MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE INVESTIGATE NOVEL APPROACHES FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA
MIAMI, FL – April 15, 2024 – Researchers at Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, are currently conducting two clinical trials using novel therapeutic approaches to treating patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a form of blood cancer that can be aggressive or classified at high-risk based on certain molecular structures detected within the leukemic cell population. Patients with high-risk AML are at risk of developing disease recurrence. Therefore, novel and innovative approaches are needed to improve their outcomes.
Patients in these two trials undergo initial chemotherapy followed by an allogeneic (donor-derived) stem cell transplantation. The first trial, which recently started enrolling patients, is using CRISPR technology to down-regulate a donor’s gene as part of a treatment regimen in those patients with high-risk AML who are at risk of relapsing after transplant. The second trial is using CAR-T cells – a form of immunotherapy – generated from the stem cell donor to specifically target the leukemic cell population at time of disease recurrence following the stem cell transplant.
“We have made significant progress in the treatment of leukemias in the last decade,” said Guenther Koehne, M.D., Ph.D., deputy director of Miami Cancer Institute, chief of blood & marrow transplantation and hematologic oncology, and co-investigator of the studies. “The results of this latest research has enabled us to deliver more sophisticated and customized care and to treat many individuals who remain at risk of leukemia recurrence.”
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9TH ANNUAL CARLIN FAMILY PROM HOSTS LARGEST TURNOUT IN HISTORY OF SPECIAL EVENT CELEBRATING NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S PATIENTS
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital patients enjoying the 9th Annual Carlin Family Prom at Hyatt Regency Coral Gables on Saturday, April 13, 2024
April 17, 2024 – A record number of Nicklaus Children’s patients and their families celebrated the 9th Annual Carlin Family Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Prom on Saturday, April 13th at the Coral Gables Hyatt Regency. More than 140 teens participated, marking the largest turnout in Carlin Prom history.
The enchanting invite-only evening provides patients the opportunity to participate in a prom that offers a safe environment for them to have fun, regardless of their medical needs. Patients danced the night away as they celebrated a high school tradition that they might otherwise miss due to illness, infection concerns, or hospitalization. Nicklaus Children’s Child Life Specialists and other clinically trained hospital staff were in attendance to ensure that every patient had access to medical care, if necessary.
The Carlin Family Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Prom is made possible thanks to the generosity of South Florida business leaders and philanthropists Adam and Chanin Carlin.
The prom experience included a pre-event shopping spree evening for all attendees to select their evening attire, as well as hair and make-up sessions with professional stylists before the magical night. The event featured a photo booth, candy station, interactive art wall, food and music by DJ Affect!
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JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER LUNCHEON FEATURES WORLD-CLASS PHYSICIANS
The intimate reception included a roundtable with the hospital’s leadership and leading doctors
JUPITER, Fla. – April 17, 2024 – On Wednesday, March 27, Jupiter Medical Center, along with luncheon hosts Lee Ann and Jeffrey H. Alderton, welcomed an intimate crowd to Club Colette in Palm Beach to hear more about the hospital’s world-class health care offerings. The afternoon reception featured a gourmet lunch and a lively panel discussion. Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of the independent, not-for-profit health system moderated the conversation between three of the hospital’s esteemed physicians: John A. P. Rimmer, MD, FACS, FRCS, FRCSed, FICS, Medical Director of the Comprehensive Breast Care Program; David S. Weisman, MD, FHRS, Medical Director of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology; and Jessica S. Schwartz, DO, primary care physician with a specialized focus on obesity medicine.
Traci Simonsen, Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, opened the program by thanking the attendees for their ongoing support.
“Thank you for your trust in Jupiter Medical Center,” said Simonsen. “As the area’s only independent, not-for-profit health system, we are truly grateful for your generous and kind support that allows us to further our impact.”
Dr. Rastogi then began the panel by acknowledging how much Jupiter Medical Center had grown since its inception 45 years ago. At that time, it was a 34-bed facility treating only 1,800 patients a year. Today, the hospital cares for nearly 400,000 patients annually.
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LONGEVITY SCIENCE FOUNDATION WELCOMES MEGAN GREGG AS ADVISOR
April 15, 2024 – Lisa Ireland, president and CEO of Miami-based Longevity Science Foundation (LSF), an international nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research establishing a longer and healthier human lifespan, is pleased to announce that Megan Gregg has joined the LSF as an advisor.
Gregg boasts over 15 years of experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and notably, in the private equity sector, underpinned by a solid educational foundation in science, business, and engineering. Currently, she is senior partner and CEO of Manhattan Global Partners, a private equity fund. In this role, Gregg steers the private equity firm towards impactful investments, fostering growth and innovation across global markets.
She also serves as the director of partnerships with Doomsday Partners and Doomsday Technology, a firm focused on sustainable energy solutions and positive environmental impact, and is the founder of Bisinex, a company that provides strategic direction and fosters partnerships for impactful companies, funds, firms, and philanthropies.
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NICKALUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ACHIEVES GHA ACCREDITATION WITH EXCELLENCE
Miami, Florida, USA, April 9th, 2024 —Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida, proudly announces its achievement of Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) with Excellence for Medical Travel Services. This is Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s second GHA Accreditation with Excellence, a distinction that underscores its commitment to providing the highest quality care to its pediatric patients.
With a legacy of over 70 years, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has earned widespread recognition for its commitment to pediatric medicine, boasting a 307-bed facility that caters exclusively to the unique healthcare needs of children. The hospital’s dedication to excellence is evident through numerous specialty programs that have been consistently ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report since 2008.
Dr. Andrea Maggioni, Director of Global Health at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, expressed deep satisfaction in the hospital’s accreditation milestone, remarking, “Achieving a recognition of “Excellence in Medical Travel Services” by Global Healthcare Accreditation underscores our longstanding commitment to pediatric care and affirms our dedication to meeting the highest standards of quality and safety for traveling patients. Weare immensely proud of our Global Health team’s efforts in addressing the unique needs of our international and domestic patient families and their supporting medical travel partners.”
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UNITEDHEALTH GROUP REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS
-Revenues of $99.8 Billion Grew Nearly $8 Billion Year Over Year
-Earnings Reflect $0.74 per Share of Impacts from ---Change Healthcare Cyberattack; $0.49 to Support --Direct Response Efforts and $0.25 in Business Disruption Impacts
Company has Provided Over $6 Billion in Advance --Funding and Interest-Free Loans to Support Care Providers in Need
-First Quarter Net Loss of $1.53 Per Share is Due Primarily to Currency Effects of Previously Reported -Brazil Sale and the Cyberattack
-Adjusted Earnings of $6.91 Per Share Include the $0.25 in Business Disruption Impacts but Exclude ----Brazil Sale and Direct Response Costs
-UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) reported first quarter 2024 results reflecting broad-based growth at Optum and UnitedHealthcare, medical care activity consistent with expectations and the impact of the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare.
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HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL NEARS COMPLETION OF $60M EXPANSION
April 15, 2024 – PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is nearing completion of phase one in its $60-million expansion and renovation project that will increase the hospital’s capacity and broaden its offerings. Opening next month, the project includes expanding critical care capacity by 12 patient rooms – 31 total, increasing the number of pre-operative treatment areas from 14 to 43 bays, renovating the main lobby, waiting rooms and registration areas and adding a chapel and coffee shop. The coffee shop will be occupied by Los Dos Christianos Coffee.
The entire project includes 40,000 square feet of new space and 20,000 of renovated space. Phase two will include expansion to the hospital’s operating room capacity from 10 to 12 suites and is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2024.
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MAYO CLINIC PLATFORM EXPANDS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT OF ITS DISTRIBUTED DATA NETWORK
The first-of-its-kind alliance moves into new regions to transform global healthcare and improve access, diagnostics and treatments for patients everywhere.
APRIL 16, 2024 – ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic Platform continues to expand its distributed data network, Mayo Clinic Platform_Connect1, which now includes eight of the world’s leading health systems across three continents: Seoul National University Hospital, SingHealth and UC Davis Health, which join Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Mayo Clinic, Mercy, Sheba Medical Center and University Health Network (UHN) as founding members. The global network makes available years of de-identified multimodal clinical data to help improve patient care by providing a new healthcare architecture that allows more tailored medicine, healthcare products, digital services and solutions based on artificial intelligence. Mayo Clinic now has four of the top 11 hospitals in the world on its Platform.
Each member of Connect brings depth and breadth of clean, curated, de-identified data related to complex and rare health conditions; a wide range of treatments and therapies; and representation from diverse global regions, which is critical to improve accuracy, reduce model bias, and create more diverse, and therefore stronger, treatment recommendations for patients. Connect provides researchers and innovators with secure, cloud-based access to data using Mayo Clinic Platform’s proprietary Data Behind Glass 2 approach, where each healthcare system controls its data.
“Today’s announcement marks a significant milestone for all of us,” says Gianrico Farrugia, M.D., president and CEO of Mayo Clinic. “As we deliver on our goal of transforming healthcare, these partnerships will lead to more innovation, more collaboration, more answers, and more hope for those in need as we continue to build something that has never existed before in healthcare: a platform with truly global reach.”
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NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO LEAD WORLD AIDS MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER
All donations through April 30 will be matched 100%
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. April 16, 2024– Jessica Reimers has been named Executive Director of the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
With more than 30 years of leadership experience in education and government, Reimers brings a unique international perspective to her work, having taught and administered in Ontario, Canada’s highly regarded public educational system, as well as a director and head of middle school in prestigious private educational settings. Most recently she served as the head of a private middle school in Pensacola.
“I consider myself a global citizen who is committed to the principles of servant leadership and community advocacy,” said Reimers. “At the World Aids Museum, we are here to innovate, build relational trust and maintain a positive culture globally. My personal mission is to continue to empower others with anyone who will listen and advocate with intention.”
From now until the end of April, all donations made to the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center will be matched dollar for dollar. The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, located in the ArtServe building at 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, promotes positive dialogue that eliminates the HIV/AIDS stigma through education, artistic expression and cultural programming. The museum includes a small gallery, multimedia presentations and artifacts that offer thought-provoking dialogue for all.
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NCH ACHIEVES ANCC PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE STATUS FOR NURSING EXCELLENCE
Naples, FL., April 16, 2024 – NCH (Naples Comprehensive Health) proudly announces its attainment of Pathway to Excellence® recognition for nursing excellence, awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This prestigious designation places NCH as one among only 215 healthcare organizations worldwide, and the only one in our region, to achieve this status.
Pathway to Excellence recognition is one of the most esteemed credentials a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing excellence and patient care. It signifies an unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality of care, a culture of sustained excellence, and exceptional patient outcomes.
ANCC Pathway to Excellence designates healthcare organizations who are committed to a culture of sustained excellence with a positive practice environment. This recognition is only awarded to those organizations who successfully demonstrate years of successful adoption of these practices into their shared governance structure, where nurses are involved with decision-making while being offered the opportunities for professional development and work/life balance.
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WHEN EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS REGULARLY FEAR VIOLENCE AT WORK, IT’S PAST TIME FOR CHANGE
April 16, 2024 – WASHINGTON, D.C.—As the nation’s employers acknowledge April as Workplace Violence Prevention Awareness Month, members of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) are on Capitol Hill this week to advocate for legislation to strengthen protections for health care workers on the job, as part of the 2024 Leadership and Advocacy Conference.
“When our status quo involves daily fear of assault, it’s time for change,” said Aisha Terry, MD, FACEP, president of ACEP. “Emergency physicians have to be able to focus on caring for patients, without fearing for their safety. We cannot do that if entire care teams are put in harm’s way every time we go to work. Now is the time for legislative solutions that protect health care workers and patients.”
More than nine in ten (91%) emergency physician respondents report being threatened or attacked in the past year, according to a 2024 ACEP poll of its members. In fact, nearly three-quarters (71%) of respondents believe that violence in the emergency department is worse than last year. As part of the polling, ACEP gathered more than 800 troubling stories directly from emergency physicians.
These firsthand accounts reveal that emergency physicians and their teams are regularly assaulted. Most have been punched, kicked, or spat on. Many have had heavy or sharp medical equipment thrown at them. Some have been threatened with weapons ranging from guns and knives to hatchets or machetes.
Current and previous polling underscores that emergency physicians feel they have little to no recourse. Fortunately, nearly half (48%) of the 2024 poll respondents said that legislation to strengthen workforce protections would make them feel safer on the job.
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THE LEE HEALTH HEART INSTITUTE ACHIEVES MOST ABSTRACT ACCEPTANCE AT THE ANNUAL AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY CONFERENCE
Fort Myers, Fla. – Apr. 12, 2024 — Lee Health Heart Institute physicians were proud to showcase the highest number of abstracts accepted to-date for the health system on a variety of topics related to cardiac care at this year’s prestigious American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference held from April 6-8. These abstracts covered a diverse range of topics crucial to advancing cardiac care, highlighting Lee Health’s commitment to innovation and excellence in cardiovascular health for all.
Leading the charge was Dr. Malissa Wood, Dr. Richard Chazal, Dr. Juan Lopez-Mattei, Dr. Erick Burton, and Dr. Orlando Escarcega. Their presentations not only highlighted groundbreaking research, but also demonstrated Lee Health’s dedication to sharing expertise and fostering collaboration within the medical community.
*Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Advancements in research and technology learned at the annual conference will help Lee Health Heart Institute physicians stay at the forefront of cutting-edge practices, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and strengthening cardiovascular care in Southwest Florida and beyond.
“We were thrilled to present at this year’s ACC conference to help inspire innovation, improve cardiac care and enhance patient outcomes around the world,” said chief physician executive for the Lee Health Heart Institute Dr. Malissa Wood. “The Lee Health Heart Institute is not only dedicated to treating cardiovascular disease, but also to finding progressive solutions and advancements to keep the community as heart healthy as possible. Staying updated on the latest developments and research in cardiology also empowers physicians to help patients make informed decisions about their care and discover new treatment options and prevention strategies that could improve their outcomes and quality of life.”
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LEE HEALTH LAUNCHES NEW MYCHART ACCESSIBILITY FOR SPANISH LANGUAGE SPEAKERS
The multistage project will help Spanish-speaking patients more easily access their care team and medical information
Fort Myers, Fla. – Apr. 16, 2024 — In an effort to continue improving access for all patients, Lee Health has launched a Spanish language version of the digital patient portal MyChart. The multistage project aims to increase access and communication between Spanish-speaking patients and their care team as well as provide Spanish-speaking patients with more ways to access their medical information.
Patients can now navigate MyChart’s framework in Spanish, with menus, access points, and additional summaries in Spanish with the simple switch of language preference in the Settings Menu.
To ensure a smooth experience for patients who’d like to use the Spanish language version of MyChart, the project will be rolled out in stages. Future phases of the project will enable patients to send and receive messages in Spanish with healthcare providers and expand on the available communications for patients in the language of their choice.
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CHILDREN IN ADOPT-A-FAMILY OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC’S PROJECT GROW PROGRAM ARE TREATED TO FUN-FILLED DAY WITH LEWIS MILLER
April 16, 2024 – Lake Worth Beach, FL. – Project Grow, Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches Inc.’s afterschool/summer program for children in elementary school, serves the residents of the agency’s housing programs and the surrounding community, by addressing the complex needs of low-income and homeless students. A longtime friend of the agency, renowned NYC/Palm Beach florist, Lewis Miller, treated Project Grow students to an unforgettable day.
Miller organized a very special beach trip for students during Spring Break. The students arrived to discover a Pink Paradise haven waiting for them thanks to The Colony Hotel, complete with umbrellas, lounge chairs, beach toys, and ice pops. The children enjoyed jumping in the waves, building sandcastles, and collecting shells – some of the students even discovered the wonders of the beach for the very first time. Mark Mason from Team Sandtastic commemorated the day with an incredible sand sculpture just for Project Grow.
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PRECISION HEALTHCARE SPECIALISTS ADDS OTOLARYNGOLOGIST DR. TODD LINDQUIST
FORT MYERS, Fla. April 17, 2024 – Precision Healthcare Specialists has expanded its growing list of medical services to include otolaryngology with the addition of Dr. Todd Lindquist, who specializes in all conditions involving the ears, nose and throat.
Board-certified through the American Board of Otolaryngology, Lindquist dedicates his practice to sinus, allergy disease, allergy testing and treatment. He also specializes in the treatment of hearing loss, diseases of the ear, hearing aids, nasal diseases, speech, swallowing disorders, snoring, sleep apnea and thyroid disorders. From his medical office, Lindquist provides biopsies of masses in the thyroid, parotid, and head and neck region under ultrasound guidance.
After receiving a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wheaton College, Lindquist earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery at the nationally recognized Jackson Memorial Hospital through the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine
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CMS STATEMENT ON AGENT AND BROKER MARKETPLACE ACTIVITY
April 12, 2024 – CMS is committed to protecting consumers in the Marketplace. CMS has received reports of consumers in HealthCare.gov states whose coverage was switched by agents and brokers without their knowledge. In response, CMS is taking swift actions to protect consumers from unauthorized activity by agents and brokers, and to root out bad actors who are violating CMS rules.
First and foremost, CMS continues to ensure that affected consumers receive assistance to minimize the impact from these unauthorized activities. These actions include retroactively restoring or cancelling coverage and updating tax forms to ensure consumers do not suffer adverse tax implications when unauthorized activity occurs. Consumers should call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325) to report unauthorized activity associated with their Marketplace enrollment so the Marketplace can promptly resolve any coverage issues.
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SECRETARY BECERRA STATEMENT ON U.S. GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY STRATEGY
April 16 ,2024 – The United States must be in position to prevent, detect, and respond to public health crises – including infectious disease threats at home and abroad. The Global Health Security Strategy does that. This strategy promotes a One Health approach – an approach that is collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary — and recognizes the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment as well as the importance of coordination across government, business, and civil society. We are committed to contributing to the Pandemic Fund, including $700 million to date, addressing financing gaps and building stronger regional and global institutions that can drive innovation, offering reliable public health guidance, and implementing a rapid response to global health emergencies.
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MICROPLASTICS, ALGAL BLOOMS, SEAFOOD SAFETY ARE PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS ADDRESSED BY NEW OCEANS AND HUMAN HEALTH CENTERS
NIH and NSF jointly fund new research centers to better understand how ocean-related exposures affect people’s health.
APRIL 16, 2024 – To address plastics and other problems that could affect human health, the NIH and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) are jointly funding four new Centers for Oceans and Human Health and renewing two centers as part of a marine-related health research program. Each Center will focus on a different aspect of the interplay between environmental science, climate change, and human health in the ocean or Great Lakes. Together the two agencies plan to invest more than $42 million over five years for the centers program, continuing a two-decade long collaboration. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) administers the centers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and supports individual research projects that focus on the ocean and the Great Lakes and their impact on human health.
Millions of tons of small pieces of plastic, referred to as microplastics are finding their way into the world’s oceans. These microplastics, ranging from the size of a width of a pencil to smaller than a sesame seed, often get eaten by fish and shellfish and are passed to humans through seafood consumption. They also act as microscopic sponges, attracting, concentrating, and carrying pollutants into new environments. These plastic particles and other factors, including a warming climate and more extreme weather events, are affecting the health of our waterways, and, in turn, the health of our citizens.
“We know very little about what these microplastics or even smaller pieces of plastics, known as nanoplastics, can do to human health in the short-or long-term, or even what they can do to the health of the sea turtles and other animals that live in the ocean,” said Anika Dzierlenga, Ph.D., program lead at the NIEHS.
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SKIN TEST DETECTS EVIDENCE OF PARKINSON’S AND RELATED DISORDERS
A study showed that a simple skin biopsy could identify people who had Parkinson’s disease or similar disorders with a high degree of accuracy.
The findings could lead to earlier, more accurate diagnosis of the neurodegenerative conditions known as synucleinopathies.
April 2 2024 – Alpha-synuclein is a protein found in brain and nerve cells. Its normal functions are poorly understood. But when an abnormal form of this protein accumulates in the brain and nervous system, it can lead to serious neurodegenerative disorders. These are collectively known as synucleinopathies. Parkinson’s disease is the most common. Others include dementia with Lewy bodies, multiple system atrophy, and pure autonomic failure.
These four disorders have some similarities. Common symptoms include tremors, cognitive changes, and progressive disability. There’s been no reliable and quantitative way to detect these conditions and measure their severity. Diagnosis often depends on assessment by specialists in movement or cognitive disorders.
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2024 Presidential Inauguration Register here Members: $175 | Non-Members: $250 JW Marriot-Miami 1109 Brickell Avenue Miami, FL 33131
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EMERGE AMERICAS PARTNERS WITH JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM AND UHEALTH – UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HEALTH SYSTEM – TO DEBUT THE HEALTHTECH INNOVATION HUB
The Hub Will Connect Healthcare Providers, Healthtech Companies and Investors to Drive the Patient Experience of the Future
Miami, FL. – December 12, 2023 – eMerge Americas, the premier technology conference and expo shaping the future of tech, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System on the launch of the Healthtech Innovation Hub. The highly-anticipated Healthtech experience will make its debut at the eMerge Americas 2024 Conference and Expo, which takes place on April 18 + 19, 2024 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
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The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies is accepting new students in all programs and welcomes anyone interested in the health professions to attend its upcoming Spring Academic Fair, from 4 to 6 p.m. April 24. The Academic Fair is a great opportunity to meet the school’s esteemed faculty and learn about its world-class academic offerings, including traditional and accelerated B.S.N., undergraduate public health and health science, and master’s, post-master’s, and doctoral nursing programs.
Established in 1948, UM SONHS is a fully accredited, private, nonprofit, research-driven institution located in Coral Gables, Florida. For more information, visit www.sonhs.miami.edu/academics. |
CONSORTIUM’S NEXT CONFERENCE ON TECHNOLOGY AND NURSING TO TAKE PLACE AT DISNEY’S CORONADO SPRINGS RESORT Register this week and save Sponsorship opportunities available
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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NAMI MIAMI-DADE PRESENTS THE SECOND SOUTH FLORIDA SUICIDE AWARENESS CONFERENCE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH
Miami, FL—April 2, 2024—With the suicide death rate in the US increasing by 2.6% between 2021-2022, * NAMI Miami-Dade is presenting the second South Florida Suicide Awareness Conference: “Honest Talk About Suicide and A Message of Hope” on Saturday, April 20, 9 am – 12:00 and check-in begins at 8:00 am at the University of Miami Newman Alumni Center. The event is free to the community. Registration is required. READ MORE |
LEARN ABOUT THE LATEST ADVANCES IN THE TREATMENT AND EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE FROM THE TOP SCIENTISTS IN THE FIELD
Join Dr. Ranjan Duara, Medical Director of the Wien Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders at Mount Sinai Medical Center, for the Alzheimer’s Public Education Forum.
During the Public Education Forum, Dr. Duara will be joined by a panel of leading national researchers for this important interactive virtual event intended for individuals who are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, their family members, and anyone interested in the latest research.
Lectures and Q&A sessions will address early diagnosis using blood-based biomarkers, and the latest disease-modifying treatments available for Alzheimer’s disease, including their biological basis, who qualifies, effectiveness, adverse events, mode of delivery, and cost. In addition, non-pharmacological options for treatment will be discussed. FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
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