BAPTIST HEALTH NAMES MELISSA EMERSON CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF BETHESDA HOSPITAL
BOYNTON BEACH, FL – December 20, 2023 – Baptist Health announced that Melissa P. Emerson, MBA, BSN, R.N., has been named the new chief operating officer of Bethesda Hospital. Effective immediately, Ms. Emerson will focus on broadening service line growth, strengthening clinical outcomes, improving patient satisfaction and safety, and expanding engagement opportunities for all employees, amongst other responsibilities.
“Melissa is a highly accomplished healthcare leader whose expertise and achievements will help build upon Baptist Health’s culture of quality and excellence,” said Jared Smith, chief executive officer of Bethesda Hospital, part of Baptist Health. “Throughout her longstanding career, she has worked to establish safe, effective, and patient-centered care, and we are confident that she will be an asset to both our team and the community.”
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| GROWING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES FROM THE GROUND UP
By Jamie Ulmer, CEO of Healthcare Network
For 46 years, supporters across Southwest Florida and beyond have helped improve access to health care for all residents of Collier County, regardless of income, insurance or background.
Healthcare Network, founded in Immokalee in 1977, began caring for migrant farmworkers and underserved populations who had difficulties accessing primary health care. Southwest Florida has grown substantially over the years, of course, and so, too, has the need for integrated medical care.
Today, the Federally Qualified Health Center cares for more than 50,000 patients annually, including over half the children in Collier County. As the community grows, Healthcare Network’s highly trained staff continues to meet the needs of patients through 20 practices located throughout Collier County.
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CANCER PATIENTS PAMPERED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES AND THE BROWARD HEALTH FOUNDATION IN PREPARATION FOR THE HOLIDAYS
December 22, 2023 – The Broward Health Foundation collaborated with EllaRae Boutique on December 15 for an amazing day, pampering 20 cancer patients at Broward Health Medical Center. The local boutique gifted cancer patients with personalized wigs and fittings. Patients also had their make-up done by the Cosmix School of Makeup Artistry.
It was an emotional experience for many, as women saw themselves in the mirror for the first time after their makeovers. Patients even cheered each other on while trying on their wigs.
“We want you to know how beautiful and strong you are,” said Priscilla Diaz, co-owner of EllaRae Boutique. “We know that facing cancer can impact self-confidence, and we hope that these wigs will not only enhance your outer beauty but also serve as a reminder of the strength within you.”
During the event, the women also got a chance to relax by doing yoga with Jill Adler and making bracelets with Letty donated by Marta’s beads, and Boston Proper held a raffle for a $250 gift card to be used for purchases from their clothing store. Images of the event were captured by Jaxton Photography.
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BREAST MEDICAL ONCOLOGY PHYSICIANS AT MEMORIAL CANCER INSTITUTE RECOGNIZED FOR POSITIVE IMPACT ON PATIENTS
2023 PINK ANGEL AWARD
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., December 7, 2023 – The relationship between oncologists and cancer patients is one forged over months and years, during some of the most trying times an individual can experience. While clinical expertise is the most obvious asset a physician can bring, truly exceptional doctors also make emotional and spiritual connections that help patients navigate their cancer journey.
The Pink Angels of the Memorial Foundation know this better than most, since each of its members has had or currently has breast cancer. The volunteer group, citing the compassion, empathy, and determination of medical oncology physicians at Memorial Cancer Institute, presented its 2023 Pink Angel Award to Drs. Marcelo Blaya, Aurelio Castrellon, Alejandra Ergle, Delia Guaqueta Segura, and Adriana Milillo Naraine. The recognition took place at the “Touch of Pink” fundraiser at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, which raised more than $225,000 to provide programs and services for breast cancer patients and families in the Memorial Healthcare System.
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SANTA CLAUS AND FRIENDS RAPPEL DOWN BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
December 22, 2023 – Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue’s Technical Rescue Team, dressed as Santa, the Grinch, Buddy the Elf, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, rappelled down Broward Health Medical Center, spreading the holiday cheer.
A large crowd of pediatric patients, nurses, caregivers, and physicians were treated to a delightful surprise as the team rappelled down the building, waving and cheering. Even those who could not be present enjoyed the show through their windows.
Following the rappelling, the firefighters then headed up to the pediatric floors to bring toys and joy to the children who were in isolation due to respiratory illnesses.
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NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S 2023 SPREAD JOY TOY DRIVE SETS NEW RECORD FOR TOYS GIFTED TO THE HOSPITAL’S PATIENTS
Nicklaus Children’s Employees pose for a photo during the 2023 Spread Joy Toy Drive
An annual holiday event for South Florida to bring joy to patients and their families
December 22, 2023 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital received donations of more than 30,000 toys for patients on Saturday, December 16, during its annual Spread Joy Toy Drive – one of the largest hauls in the event’s history. Thanks to the generosity of the South Florida community, toys with an estimated value of $607,000, were gifted to the hospital to brighten the days of children receiving care at the 309-bed pediatric specialty hospital.
Each year, the holiday tradition brings together corporate partners and individuals who donate new, unwrapped toys to help bring extra cheer to patients who are admitted at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital during the holidays and throughout the year.
This year, a special donation was made for a little boy with special needs. Bradley, who is experiencing developmental delays that affect his speech and ability to walk, received an SUV custom-built by CCC Miami.
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TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL IMPLANTS 500TH HEARTMATE LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE (LVAD) IN PATIENT WITH ADVANCED HEART FAILURE
The milestone is a result of the innovation, world-class care and expertise that define Tampa General Hospital.
Tampa, Fla. – December 22, 2023 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH), in collaboration with USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, has implanted its 500th HeartMate Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).
The HeartMate LVAD is a surgically inserted mechanical circulatory pump that works in conjunction with the heart to help blood circulate through the body. The pump allows heart failure patients to live a more-normal life. It is currently the only durable pump in the United States approved for implantation, and it is the most advanced device in this field. The HeartMate LVAD uses a patented technology (Full MagLev Flow Technology) to protect blood as it flows through the pump.
“What’s so remarkable about this surgery is that it could also be implanted minimally invasively. We make an incision near the top and the left side of the patient’s breastbone and insert the HeartMate,” said Dr. Lucian Lozonschi, director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Center of Excellence, Tampa General Hospital, and professor and chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. “We don’t have to fully open the patient’s chest, which can be beneficial for patients during their recovery and the HeartMate can even be implanted in patients with several previous heart surgeries.”
For the 6.2 million adults in the U.S. suffering from chronic heart failure, the HeartMate can reverse the symptoms of heart failure, allowing patients the opportunity to live up to 10 and 15 years longer.
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DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER ANNOUNCES SARILLA THERILDOR AS 2022 TENET HERO
Delray Beach, FL- December 2023 – A Tenet Hero is an individual who goes beyond the limits of their everyday duties to make a positive difference in their communities. The Tenet Heroes program allows us to recognize and celebrate our employees who have an encouraging effect on patients and colleagues around them.
Delray Medical Center is proud to award Sarilia Therildor as a Tenet Hero. Her loyalty and commitment to the nursing profession is demonstrated by her unparalleled work ethic, adaptive skills and her interpersonal relationships. Her approach is structured and nurturing which is important for new graduates. She is an optimistic team player who is well respected and recognized by her peers for mastering, developing, nurturing and leveraging relationships to drive positive outcomes.
“Sarilia has a huge role at Delray Medical Center and has elevated our emergency department,” said Daniel Listi, Delray Medical Center CEO. “With an even bigger role, serving her country overseas, she exemplifies the qualities that define our healthcare heroes.”
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MIAMI CANCER INSTITUTE TO HOST FIFTH GLOBAL SUMMIT ON IMMUNOTHERAPIES FOR HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES
MIAMI, FL – December 21, 2023 – Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, announced it will host the Fifth Annual Global Summit on Immunotherapies for Hematologic Malignancies, to be held March 8-9, 2024, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Brickell, Miami, Fla. Presenters at the summit will share updates on recent advances in the treatment of leukemia and myeloma, targeted therapies for acute myeloid leukemia, CAR-T cell therapies, as well as new approaches to treating lymphomas. In addition, there will be special presentations on unmet needs in Latin America and the role of haploidentical transplants.
“Our high-profile speakers at the 2024 summit represent a wide variety of leading-edge expertise in immunotherapies and hematologic malignancies. Those attending the two-day summit will learn about the latest research and treatment options in the field,” said Guenther Koehne M.D., Ph.D., summit founder, deputy director of Miami Cancer Institute and chief of blood and marrow transplant and hematologic oncology. “I am very pleased to bring world-class experts to our region, benefitting healthcare and specifically oncology professionals in our region and beyond.”
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DR. NATALIA SPINELLI JOINS PRECISION HEALTHCARE SPECIALISTS AS A BREAST SURGICAL ONCOLOGY SPECIALIST
FORT MYERS, Fla. – December 27, 2023 – Dr. Natalia Spinelli, a fellowship-trained breast surgeon who is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and Society of Surgical Oncology, has joined Precision Healthcare Specialists, a Southwest Florida multispecialty physician group.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Spinelli focuses on patients with breast cancer and other breast diseases. Her areas of expertise include treatment of benign and malignant disorders of the breast, high-risk breast cancer screening and prevention, and improvements in surgical techniques and management.
Spinelli, licensed to practice in both Florida and Texas, is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, American Society of Breast Surgeons and American College of Surgeons.
Prior to joining Precision Healthcare Specialists, Spinelli was a breast surgical oncologist for a Fort Myers-based independent physician group with locations across three states. She also has served as an assistant professor of surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Her work has been featured in multiple peer-reviewed journals and she has served as a guest lecturer and presenter for numerous organizations.
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HCI COLLEGE TAKES STRIDES TO ENHANCE NURSING PROGRAMS
~ Joins National League for Nursing, Establishes Academic Partnerships ~
December 21, 2023 – West Palm Beach, Fla. – HCI College, a leading institutionally accredited private post-secondary school, today announced its membership into the National League for Nursing (NLN), reinforcing the institution’s mission to cultivate highly skilled and capable nursing professionals. NLN is the leading organization for nurse faculty, schools of nursing, and leaders in nursing education.
“Joining the National League for Nursing is an inspiring milestone for us and adds more value to our program,” said Celeste Blackwell, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer. “It’s more than a membership; it reflects our commitment to educating students for diverse healthcare and technical careers, preparing them to serve our communities.”
For 130 years, NLN and its members have been committed to nursing education excellence to build a robust and more diverse nursing workforce through learning, community, and inspiration. The organization will provide HCI College with resources and training that complement its curriculum and enrich its students’ learning experience.
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 26TH ANNUAL MINNESOTA TWINS GOLF CLASSIC ON FEB. 15
The annual event will support Lee health Cancer Institute
FORT MYERS, Fla. December 22, 2023 — On Feb. 15, 2024, the annual Minnesota Twins Golf Classic will be back in full “swing.” At the 2024 event, golfers will raise funds in support of Lee Health Cancer Institute’s lifesaving programs.
The tournament will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. at Topgolf in Fort Myers, located at 2021 Topgolf Way. Participants of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the annual event. In addition to a fun game of golf, the event will feature in-game competitions and prizes, and the opportunity to interact with multiple Minnesota Twins celebrities.
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OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON NEW HCA FLORIDA ALAFAYA EMERGENCY
Orlando, FL – December 26, 2023 — Oviedo Medical Center, affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, is pleased to announce the start of construction on the cutting-edge HCA Florida Alafaya Emergency, located at 1434 N. Alafaya Trail in Orlando, Florida.
Anticipated to open its doors in spring 2024, this state-of-the-art facility spans approximately 11,000 square feet and is poised to serve over 300,000 local residents. The facility will employ around 40 full-time healthcare professionals committed to delivering top-tier emergency care.
“We are excited to announce the enhanced availability of emergency care services in the Waterford Lakes community and neighboring areas”, said KC Donahey, chief executive officer of Oviedo Medical Center. “HCA Florida Alafaya Emergency is committed to delivering top-notch, all-encompassing care around the clock, seven days a week, with physicians conveniently located near our residents’ homes.”
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HCA HEALTHCARE AND THE HCA HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION DONATE $250,000 TO AID TORNADO RELIEF EFFORTS IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–December 21, 2023 – HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, and the HCA Healthcare Foundation today announced they are donating $250,000 to aid those impacted by the tornadoes that recently hit Middle Tennessee. The tornadoes, which touched down the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, devastated multiple counties across Middle Tennessee, destroying homes and leaving thousands without power.
“We empathize deeply with our communities impacted by disasters, especially when it happens here in our backyard,” said Sam Hazen, chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare. “It is truly during times like this that we are reminded of our mission: to care for and improve human life. We are proud to call Nashville home and stand with and support our neighbors as Middle Tennessee recovers.”
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MAYO CLINIC COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER HIGHLIGHTS RESEARCH ADVANCES IN 2023
December 21, 2023 – ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers make new discoveries, develop first-of-its-kind tools and technologies and constantly improve upon existing ones with the goal to provide the best in healthcare. The following five stories are a round-up of some of the most significant medical research advances at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center over the past year. Discoveries range from harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to detect disease sooner to advancing treatments for rare and complex diseases.
ADVANCING ULTRASOUND MICROVESSEL IMAGING AND AI TO IMPROVE CANCER DETECTION
Tumors consist not only of cancer cells but also a matrix of small blood vessels, or microvessels, that cannot be seen in the images produced by conventional ultrasound machines. To solve this problem, physician-scientist Azra Alizad, M.D., and biomedical engineering scientist Mostafa Fatemi, Ph.D., teamed up at Mayo Clinic to design and study a tool that may improve the resolution of ultrasound imaging. As demonstrated in research findings, they developed high-resolution ultrasound imaging software, compatible with many ultrasound machines, that could exponentially improve both the detail and quality of images.
“If we can visualize and capture the microvessel in the earliest stages of cancer, we can better diagnose and treat it earlier, which improves the outcome for the patient,” says Dr. Alizad, who specializes in ultrasound technology for cancer imaging.
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RESEARCHERS MAP HOW MEASLES VIRUS SPREADS IN HUMAN BRAIN
December 21, 2023 – ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers mapped how the measles virus mutated and spread in the brain of a person who succumbed to a rare, lethal brain disease. New cases of this disease, which is a complication of the measles virus, may occur as measles reemerges among the unvaccinated, say researchers.
Using the latest tools in genetic sequencing, researchers at Mayo Clinic reconstructed how a collective of viral genomes colonized a human brain. The virus acquired distinct mutations that drove the spread of the virus from the frontal cortex outward.
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AMA OFFERS 10 HEALTH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW YEAR
December 21, 2023 – CHICAGO – With the new year approaching, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering 10 recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2024 and beyond.
“It is quite common after the holidays to think about all you’ve eaten or your reduced physical activity and get discouraged,” said AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, M.D., M.P.H. “But the good news is you don’t have to make major health changes in one fell swoop. You can make small, positive health choices right now that can have long-lasting effects.”
The AMA’s 10 recommendations for a healthier new year, include the following:
-Be more physically active—exercise is essential for your physical and mental health. Adults should get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity.
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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.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Jackson Health System and UHealth on the Healthtech Innovation Hub debuting at eMerge Americas 2024. Given the massive acceleration and growth that we have seen in the healthtech sector over the last several years coupled with Jackson and UHealth as innovative leaders in this space, we are certain that this new partnership and initiative will offer an important perspective on the future of healthcare and the important role technology plays in it,” said Melissa Medina, CEO and President of eMerge Americas. “To say we are excited to work together on something like this is an understatement!”
Powered by Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System, this expansive pavilion will highlight the extraordinary intersection of technology and medicine, bringing life to the Patient Experience. Interactive exhibits and thought-provoking content connect healthcare providers, healthtech companies and investors fueling the advancement of health technology to deliver better patient outcomes. The program will feature an exclusive Executive Track for healthcare senior leaders and the Health Hub Theater dedicated to providing expert insights and revolutionary ideas aiming to improve the patient journey.
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BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card):
Dec 22 2023 - 864,662 Dec 15 2023- 863,373
Dec 08 2023- 862,824 Dec 01 2023- 862,155
Nov 24 2023- 859,125 Patients Added Last Week: 1,289 Qualified Ordering Physicians:
2,748 New Doctors added Last Week: +3 Reporting Period: Dec 15 - Dec 22 2023
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 366,755,951
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