BROWARD HEALTH CORAL SPRINGS CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW INPATIENT UNIT IN SOUTH TOWER
February 26, 2025 -On Tuesday, February 18, Broward Health Coral Springs cut the ribbon on a newly built, $16 million medical-surgical and step-down intermediate recovery unit located on the fourth floor of the hospital’s south tower.
The new unit was unveiled in the presence of numerous distinguished leaders from the state, community and city. Among those in attendance were Coral Springs City Manager Catherine Givens, Coral Springs City Commissioner Shawn Cerra, Tamarac Vice Mayor Dr. Kicia Daniel and a representative from State Representative Hunschofsky’s office. Also present were Commissioners Nancy Stamper and Stacy Angier from the North Broward Hospital District’s Board of Commissioners. Attendees were given guided tours of the unit, including its private rooms, showcasing the latest equipment for advanced patient monitoring and care.
“This expansion not only boosts our ability to provide exceptional care, but the addition of private rooms elevates the experience for both patients and their families,” said Kristen Bowman, CEO of Broward Health Coral Springs. “I am deeply grateful to my outstanding team for their unwavering dedication in making this possible.”
The new unit adds 28 private rooms – 16 for patients in medical-surgery rooms and 12 for those who need a stepped-down, intermediate level of care. This increases the total number of inpatient beds at the hospital from 250 to 278.
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$500 million to be raised to break ground on new hospital
February 24, 2025, PALM BEACH, FLA.: Cleveland Clinic, ranked No. 1 in heart care for 30 years and known around the world as a leading academic health system, has announced its goal for a fundraising campaign that will expand its exceptional care for the residents of Palm Beach County.
Cleveland Clinic also named the location for a new hospital that will be funded by the campaign. Both announcements were made Saturday night during its Palm Beach Ball in Palm Beach, an annual fundraising event that supports medical services and programs in South Florida and beyond.
“Cleveland Clinic has served the healthcare needs of Palm Beach County residents for many years and is committed to an expansion plan that will transform care for the community,” said Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic and the holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair. “The community’s visionary leaders challenged us to respond to the region’s growing healthcare needs. With the support of the community, we will enhance care through a broad range of specialties and greater access.”
For more than 15 years, Cleveland Clinic has cared for patients at the outpatient center at City Place in West Palm Beach. To meet the evolving needs of the community, Cleveland Clinic plans to build a new hospital and expand outpatient services at a new location.
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BROWARD HEALTH AMONG THE FIRST IN BROWARD COUNTY TO OFFER GROUNDBREAKING A-FIB TREATMENT
February 24, 2025 – Broward Health is proud to be one of the first healthcare systems in Broward County to offer the FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation System, a groundbreaking technology to treat atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), the most common type of heart arrhythmia. This innovative treatment represents a significant advancement over traditional thermal ablation methods and provides a more effective solution for patients.
“Pulsed Field Ablation is a game-changer in cardiovascular care,” said Jose Baez, M.D., Broward Health’s chief of cardiology. “This innovative approach not only addresses that need but also improves patient outcomes, ensuring a better quality of life for those diagnosed with A-Fib.”
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Rick Case Automotive Group and American Heart Association Donate 250 CPR Anytime Kits to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Broward Health
Infant, child and adult kits were distributed
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. February 24, 2025 – In recognition of Heart Month in February, the American Heart Association (AHA) with support from Rick Case Automotive Group gifted 250 CPR Anytime Training Kits to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Broward Health.
“Our goal is to make sure that every family can go home with one of these CPR kits so they can save their child’s life if they needed to because they’ll have the equipment, tools and training right at home,” said Rita Case, President and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group. “What inspired me are the facts that 90% of people—infants, adults, children—all ages that have a cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. If they’re administered CPR within the first few minutes, it doubles and triples the chance of survival. Up to 80% survive, so when you go from 90% passing away to 80% survival with a 30-minute training kit, I said, ‘I have to be involved in this.’”
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Renata R. Ruiz, M.D., FAAD, Joins Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute as a Dermatologist
February 24, 2025 – Board-certified dermatologist Renata R. Ruiz, M.D., FAAD, has joined Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. She provides complete dermatological care, including medical, surgical and cosmetic. Her clinical interests include the treatment of multi-ethnic skin and diversity within the dermatology field.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ruiz to our highly skilled team of cancer care specialists, dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Leonard Kalman, M.D., executive deputy medical director and chief medical officer at Miami Cancer Institute.
Dr. Ruiz earned her medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. She completed an internship in internal medicine as well as a three-year residency in dermatology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
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Tampa General, Lifepoint Health and USF Health Celebrate Opening of Florida’s First Behavioral Health Teaching Hospital
The TGH Behavioral Health Hospital offers specialized and personalized care for behavioral and mental health conditions.
Tampa, FL – February 25, 2025 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH), Lifepoint Health, and the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine formally cut the ribbon today and celebrated the grand opening of the TGH Behavioral Health Hospital.
The TGH Behavioral Health Hospital, located in the center of the Tampa Medical &Research District (TMRD), is Florida’s first and only freestanding academic medical center-affiliated behavioral health hospital. It results from a joint venture between TGH and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a business unit of Lifepoint Health.
“With the opening of TGH Behavioral Health Hospital, we are making a significant leap forward in addressing the pressing need for mental health services in our community and across Florida,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “This facility is more than just a hospital—it is a beacon of hope for patients and their families, offering compassionate, personalized care provided by world-class academic-based physicians with access to the latest research and cutting-edge technologies.”
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Cleveland Clinic Ranked No. 2 Hospital in the World for 7th Consecutive Year
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital also recognized as the No. 1 hospital in South Florida
February 26, 2025: For the seventh consecutive year, Cleveland Clinic has been ranked the No. 2 hospital in the world, according to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2025.
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital also earned its place among the best hospitals in the United States, ranking 48th overall and holding the title of the highest-ranked hospital in South Florida and second in the state of Florida.
“This recognition reflects the exceptional dedication of our caregivers, who consistently go above and beyond to deliver world-class care to our patients every single day,” says F. Scott Ross, M.D., Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, which was also named a top hospital in the nation in 2024. “It reaffirms our unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care, groundbreaking research and innovation, and improving lives.”
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FAU’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute Presents ‘Brainy Days’ Month-long Celebration
JUPITER, Fla. – February 24, 2025 –Florida Atlantic University’s Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute will celebrate advancements in brain science and health with its annual “Brainy Days” events throughout the month of March.
“Brainy Days” includes free community events and educational lectures with world-renowned experts to promote brain health, share neuroscience discoveries, and reduce the stigma associated with brain disorders. This year’s activities includes the official opening on Monday, March 10, of the David and Lynn Nicholson Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research, a multidisciplinary hub for accelerating bench-to-bedside treatments for patients living with conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
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Nursing Consortium of Florida announces election of new directors
February 24 2025- The more than 75 member organizations of the Nursing Consortium of Florida (Consortium) have elected five new directors, and re-elected one, to serve two-year terms. The newly elected members of the Consortium’s Board of Directors are: Jackson Health System’s Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Executive, Carol Cassandra Biggs MBA-HA, DHSc, RN; Palm Beach State College’s Associate Dean of Nursing, Carol A. Clarke EDD, DNP, MSN, RN; Indian River State College’s Dean of Nursing, Patricia A. Gagliano, PhD, RN; Arizona College of Nursing’s Dean of Nursing -Fort Lauderdale Campus, Jennifer M. Lucy DNP, MSN, PMHNP-BC, MED, RN-CNE; University of Miami Hospital and Clinics’ Director of Nursing – Critical Care and Progressive Care, Victor Ospina DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CCRN; and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Chief Nursing Officer, Jineal Shinn, MSN, RN, NEA-BC. The newly elected directors will begin their terms in July 2025.
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Unrivaled Announces Mount Sinai Medical Center as the League’s Official Medical Partner
Mount Sinai is Extending Care to the Player and Staff Families as well
MIAMI – February 21, 2025 – Unrivaled presented by Samsung Galaxy announced a dynamic, comprehensive partnership with Mount Sinai Medical Center as the league’s official medical provider. The partnership reflects the emphasis Unrivaled continues to place on the health and safety of its players, on and off the court.
Since the league’s opening night on January 17, Mount Sinai’s physicians have maintained a strong presence at every game and throughout Unrivaled’s state-of-the-art facility in Miami, Florida, offering their trusted brand of high-quality, multidisciplinary care to the league’s athletes, staff, and their families. By extending their services beyond the players, Mount Sinai’s physicians reflect Unrivaled’s mission to support not only on-court performance, but also all aspects of the athletes’ lives.
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The International Headache Society (IHS) Raises the Standards for Migraine Prevention: A New Statement for More Ambitious Treatments
February 24 ,2025 – Migraine is much more than just a headache. It is a debilitating disease that can drastically impact the lives of those affected, limiting their ability to work, study, travel, spend time with family, and enjoy everyday moments. The constant fear of the next attack, the pain that forces individuals to forgo commitments and plans, and the frustration of feeling trapped in a condition invisible to others are all too familiar to those living with migraine.
Thanks to advancements in preventive therapies, such as calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) pathway inhibitors and other innovative therapies, it is now possible to move beyond simply reducing the frequency of attacks and instead aim for the complete resolution of the disease’s manifestations.
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Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute Hosts First Parkinson’s Disease Symposium for Patients and Care Partners
February 20th, 2025–Baptist Health Maimi Neuroscience Institute recently held its first Parkinson’s Disease Patient Symposium for patients and care partners in the South Florida community. The event, which took place at the Hilton, Miami Dadeland, provided insight and education to patients and caregivers about diagnosing and treating Parkinson’s Disease. Experts from the Miami Neuroscience Institute led panel discussions to increase awareness and promote regional and national community engagement.
“Educating our community about Parkinson’s disease is essential to improving patient outcomes and quality of life,” said Diego Torres-Russotto, M.D., chair of neurology and the Distinguished Endowed Chair in Neurology at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. “By bringing together experts in the field, we can empower individuals with knowledge and resources to navigate their journey with Parkinson’s more effectively.”
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SMH Once Again Recognized Among “World’s Best Hospitals”
SARASOTA, Fla. – February 26, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial has been recognized among the world’s best hospitals today in Newsweek’s seventh annual global ranking of hospitals. It is the only hospital in southwest Florida to ever make the list, and has been recognized every year of its publication.
To determine the 2025 rankings, Newsweek and global data firm Statista ranked more than 2,400 hospitals across 30 countries. The list is based on patient care quality metrics and surveys of patients and peers, including thousands of doctors, healthcare professionals and hospital leaders. SMH-Sarasota is one of 412 hospitals in the United States and 20 in Florida to be recognized.
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First ever WHO treaty marks 20 years of saving millions of lives worldwide
Geneva, Switzerland – February 25, 2025 – The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) – one of the most widely embraced UN treaties in history – celebrates the 20-year anniversary of its entry into force this week.
The WHO FCTC is the first ever public health treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO with 183 Parties to the Convention covering 90% of the global population. The treaty provides a legal framework and a comprehensive package of evidence-based tobacco control measures underpinned by international law that have saved millions of lives including large pictorial health warnings on cigarette packages, smoke free laws and increased taxes on tobacco products, among many others.
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HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL JOINT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM RECOGNIZED AS A FIVE-STAR RECIPIENT FOR TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT
Joint Replacement Program Academic Lecture Series Led by Dr. Carl Eierle, Medical Director of Joint Replacement Program
February 26, 2025 – Healthgrades has rated HCA Florida University Hospital five stars for total joint replacement. Healthgrades is the leading source for community members looking for a hospital or doctor. This five-star rating reflects the joint replacement program’s commitment to clinical excellence.
“This award recognizes a team effort of surgeons, technicians, therapists, nurses, and administrators who have come together to fully realize the core values of the hospital and the program, which is to put the patient at the center of every decision and every effort. Many hands make light work,” said Dr. Carl Eierle, the Medical Director of the Joint Replacement Program at HCA Florida University Hospital.
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HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital Begins Construction on New Parking Garage
February 26, 2025 – HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is proud to announce the groundbreaking of a new 6-story parking garage, which will provide more than 600 parking spaces on the hospital’s campus. This addition supports the ongoing North Tower Expansion, which will include two new floors.
Designed to accommodate the growing needs of patients, visitors, and staff, the new parking garage will greatly improve accessibility and convenience as the hospital continues to expand its facilities and services. The project is expected to be completed in early 2026.
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New chief medical officer HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors HospitaL
February 24, 2025 – Paul Chupka, D.O., is the new chief medical officer (CMO) at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. Dr. Chupka comes to Sarasota from HCA Florida Englewood Hospital, where he has been the CMO since 2018. During his time in Englewood, he led quality initiatives and provided leadership for infection control, risk management, patient safety programs and medical staff credentialing.
Before his time in Englewood, he served as chief of medicine at Heidelberg Army Community Hospital while serving in the U.S. Army. Upon leaving the military, he served as chief hospitalist and chief of staff for Tidewater Integrated Medical Specialists at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.
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New drug may reduce need for aortic valve surgeries by slowing disease progression
ROCHESTER, Minn. – February 24 ,2025 — Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) is a significant health concern affecting over 1.5 million Americans and millions more globally. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are exploring the use of a new drug called ataciguat to manage AVS. Results from preclinical and clinical studies, published in Circulation, show that ataciguat has the potential to significantly slow disease progression. The final step to establish the drug’s long-term effectiveness and safety is a phase 3 trial, and efforts to launch that pivotal trial are soon to be underway with an industry partner.
Illustration of healthy and diseased aortic valves
In AVS, calcium deposits build up and narrow the aortic valve, forcing the heart to work harder to move blood. The condition typically progresses over time, with symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath and fatigue affecting people over age 65. The current standard of care — watchful waiting — often leads to reduced quality of life before the condition is severe enough for the patient to have a surgical or interventional valve replacement.
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Advocate Radiation Oncology opens cancer treatment centers in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach
Cancer provider adds Dr. Evan Landau to its team of physicians
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – February 26, 2025 – Advocate Radiation Oncology has opened cancer treatment centers in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach to serve additional patients in Broward County.
The provider, which also has locations in Tamarac and West Palm Beach, operates 12 cancer treatment centers across Florida. Advocate is recognized statewide for its state-of-the-art, cutting-edge technology and world-class, board-certified physicians who provide treatments for breast, prostate, lung, head, neck and other types of cancers.
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8th Annual Clips for Cancer event announced to be held during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September
Sponsorship opportunities available to support children fighting cancer at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. – February 25, 2025 – The 8th Annual Clips for Cancer event presented by Florida Radiology Consultants will be held Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. The annual community event raises funds to support Barbara’s Friends – Golisano Children’s Hospital pediatric cancer fund.
“With support of the community and sponsors, we have gone from raising $33,000 to help kids with cancer to raising more than $270,000 last year,” said Amy Frith, senior director of Barbara’s Friends. “We cannot do this without our sponsors. We hope the whole community will show support for kids in treatment at Golisano Children’s Hospital.”
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HSS Names Riley J. Williams III, MD, Chief of Sports Medicine Institute
February 25, 2025 – Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, has appointed internationally acclaimed sports medicine surgeon Riley J. Williams III, MD, as Chief of the Sports Medicine Institute (SMI). HSS treats athletes from more than half of all teams in major league baseball, basketball, football and hockey, and is the Official Hospital of teams and leagues including the Brooklyn Nets, New York Football Giants, New York Knicks, New York Mets, and NY Red Bulls.
Effective March 1, Dr. Williams succeeds Andrew D. Pearle, MD, who has led the HSS Sports Medicine Institute since 2019 and will continue his distinguished clinical practice and research activities at HSS.
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DOH-Miami-Dade Invites you to Complete the 2025 Miami-Dade County Well-being Survey
February 24 ,2205 – The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) invites you to complete the 2025 Miami-Dade County Well-being Survey. The survey is meant to identify the needs, opinions, and views of Miami-Dade County residents as it relates to the communities they reside.
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Miami Dade College Medical Campus to Host Free Community Health Fair on March 1
February 18, 2025 – Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Medical Campus will host its 19th Annual Community Health Fair at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 1. The fair, free and open to the public, is a vital resource for the community, serving more than 2,000 individuals each year. For many of those served, it’s the only preventive medical attention they have access to.
MDC’s Community Health Fair offers glucose and cholesterol tests, as well as limited mammograms, dental and vision screenings. There will also be a blood drive and information on nutrition, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and cancer prevention. A “Stress Relief Zone” includes free chair massages and other services. Pet vaccinations will also be available.
In addition to medical services, the fair will have a Children’s Corner with face painting, balloons, a bounce house, arts and crafts and more.
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22nd Surgery of the Foregut Symposium/10th Congress of the International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery
The 22nd Surgery of the Foregut Symposium/10th Congress of the International Society for Fluorescence Guided Surgery is taking place at the Margaritaville Resort in Hollywood, Florida, on March 17-19, 2025. On March 17, in conjunction with the Florida/Puerto Rico/Caribbean Chapter of ASMBS, the course will present a full-day seminar on prevention, medical and surgical management of obesity, Metabolic Surgery: Beyond Weight Loss. On March 18, in conjunction with ISFGS, we will review new technology and techniques in surgery of the foregut and fluorescence guided surgery. On March 19, we will present interesting cases and abstracts submitted to the conference.
As in previous years, a “first-class” group of world-renowned surgeons, gastroenterologists and oncologists has been invited to share their expertise and updates on the most recent technological and therapeutic advances in this steadily evolving field. Since 1999, this course has become one of the most prestigious forums in the field of foregut surgery with attendees and faculty travelling from around the globe. This important educational activity also provides a forum for interaction between individuals involved with all aspects of foregut, metabolic, bariatric and fluorescence guided surgery, as well as the opportunity to converse with colleagues and key opinion leaders.
This year's program will again include an updated extensive review of artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotic surgery, and how surgeons from around the globe are incorporating these tools of the future into their practices today.
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City of Hollywood and Memorial Healthcare System Continue to Champion CPR Education with HERO Program This New Year
The City of Hollywood and Memorial Healthcare System are proud to continue their partnership with the ongoing Health Education and Response Outreach (HERO) Program, bringing vital CPR and AED training to the community.
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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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Event continues lecture series “Caring for Ourselves and Our Planet – Together” presented by Tampa General in collaboration with Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Juno Beach, Fla. – February 11, 2025 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) invites the community to a free public event, “Live Your Best Life: A Women’s Health and Well-Being Panel.” An all-female panel of TGH physicians will share the latest updates in women’s health and prevention. WHAT: “Live Your Best Life: A Women’s Health and Well-Being Panel” WHEN: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. WHERE: Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
WHO: Dr. Laurie Rothman is a primary care physician with TGH Concierge Health. She is board certified in family medicine and obesity medicine, and has been serving patients in Palm Beach County for more than 20 years.
Dr. Sonja Olsen is board certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and transplant hepatology, and serves as Palm Beach County and Martin County’s only transplant hepatologist. She is with TGH Digestive Health Center. Dr. Kelly Foster is board certified in medical oncology, internal medicine, and palliative medicine, and specializes in treating breast cancer. She sees patients at TGH Cancer Institute|Cancer Center of South Florida. An RSVP is required to attend. To RSVP, call 561-339-2508 or scan the provided QR code. |
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This six-week class series gives you the confidence and support to better care for your loved one – and yourself. For information about the PTC program visit powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org
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This class sets the stage for the entire course. It emphasizes that the focus is on you as a caregiver, not on the family member receiving care, and that caregivers will develop a self-care tool box. The challenges of caregiving are significant. Beginning in this class, caregivers make a weekly commitment to self-care.
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Four steps are presented for effective stress management: (1) Identifying early warning signs, (2) Identifying personal sources of stress, (3) Accepting what you cannot change, and (4) Taking action. Tools to reduce stress are discussed. Participants learn how to change negative self-talk – which increases stress and erodes confidence – to positive self-talk. Beginning in this class, caregivers learn five relaxation activities that are easy to incorporate into their daily lives.
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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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