Aurelio M. Fernandez III Returns to Memorial Regional Hospital as Interim CEO
October 31, 2024 – Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Hollywood, Fla. – Aurelio M. Fernandez III has agreed to helm Memorial Regional Hospital as the Interim CEO effective immediately. This is a homecoming for Fernandez, who formerly was the President and CEO of Memorial Healthcare System.
As the Interim CEO of Memorial Regional Hospital, Fernandez will be responsible for the hospital’s overall operations. He will place special attention on growth and quality initiatives, as well as exploring new innovations for the hospital and system.
“I am thrilled to be returning to Memorial,” Fernandez said. “Throughout my career I’ve had the opportunity to create what I hope most would consider a lasting healthcare legacy for our community. I’m excited to continue to bring leadership and vision to both Memorial and Broward Health as they explore new ways to collaborate and elevate healthcare across South Florida.”
Since his retirement from Memorial in 2022, Fernandez joined Broward Health at the system’s flagship hospital, Broward Health Medical Center, as the Interim CEO before accepting the Executive in Residence role at Broward Health’s corporate offices, where he has led numerous growth and operational initiatives. He will continue in the Executive in Residence role at Broward Health while leading Memorial Regional Hospital.
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| ACHE of South Florida Member Spotlight: Ashley Abbondandolo
Ashley Abbondandolo is senior director of strategic growth and development for Memorial Healthcare System, but it’s not a position she was seeking when she started her career. Instead, her progression wound through several other paths until she arrived at this point nearly five years ago. “I started in the healthcare system in 2020 as the administrative fellow, and rotated to all six of our facilities. During that year I gained a lot of experiences that as a young leader I otherwise may not have had. So I started as an administrative fellow, and shortly after, I became a project manager in our corporate finance department, which was definitely somewhere I never thought I’d end up.”
For that reason, Abbondandolo states, “I always tell students when I talk with them, you never know what your path is going to be, just always be open to all sorts of opportunities that may arise. That’s how I ended up in this path of business development and physician relations.”
In describing her responsibilities, Abbondandolo said she leads the new centralized physician relations and business development structure for the Memorial Healthcare System, with her main role being to work with physicians affiliated with Memorial as well as those in the community. “Our team provides a way for physicians to make sure they have all of the resources in their toolkits to know what Memorial’s services are, and how we can work together to better care for their patients and the community.”
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Tampa General Hospital’s John Couris Named One of Florida’s Top Business Leaders for 4th Consecutive Year
The Tampa General Hospital president and CEO is honored for excellence in strategic business innovation and positive impact on the state of Florida.
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 – John Couris, president and CEO of Florida Health Sciences Center (FHSC), which comprises multiple organizations, including Tampa General Hospital (TGH), has been recognized by Florida Trend as one of the “Florida 500” class of 2024, his fourth time receiving this recognition. The “Florida 500” list highlights Florida’s most influential business leaders across many major industries, chosen for their significant contributions to the state’s economy and individual communities.
“This recognition from the Florida business community is deeply meaningful because it reflects the dedication and passion of our entire team — physicians, team members and partners — pours into caring for and serving our community every single day,” said Couris. “Our collective commitment to safe and innovative care is Tampa General’s greatest strength, and it’s this commitment that allows us to make a real difference in the lives of the people across our state.”
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Dionne Morgan, MBBS, FCCP, Joins Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute as a Sleep Medicine Physician
November 1, 2024 – Sleep medicine physician Dionne Morgan, MBBS, FCCP, has joined Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. Dr. Morgan specializes in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine, pulmonary disease and sleep medicine.
Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Morgan was a critical care physician at HCA Florida Aventura and clinical assistant professor of medicine of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at HCA Florida Aventura, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Morgan to our world-class team of medical professionals at Baptist Health, dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our patients,” said Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., chief of cardiology at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and chief medical executive of population health, value and primary care for Baptist Health.
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Holy Cross Health’s Partners in Breast Health Saves Lives of Patients Who Cannot Afford Care
Two grateful patients share their survival stories.
November 1, 2024 – Since 2011, the Holy Cross Health Partners in Breast Health (PIBH) program has provided outreach education, clinical breast exams, screening mammograms and diagnostic procedures for uninsured, lower income and minority women over the age of 40 in Broward County who lack access to healthcare services and who are living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
The goal of PIBH is to reduce late-stage breast cancer diagnosis and decrease death in minority populations. According to the American Cancer Society, Black women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have a 38% higher mortality rate than white women mostly due to later diagnosis and less access to high-quality healthcare. In fact, Black women have the lowest survival rate for every known stage of breast cancer.
Two patients who credit PIBH for enabling them to receive lifesaving diagnosis and treatment are Romelia Catarino of Fort Lauderdale and northwest Broward County resident Beatriz Rodriguez.
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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Raises Record-Breaking $6.9 Million at Diamond Ball
The night marked the public launch of Forward for Generations, the Hospital’s multi-year Campaign to raise $200 million for patients and families
October 31, 2024 – MIAMI – Nicklaus Children’s publicly launched its largest multi-year fundraising campaign in its 75-year history, Forward for Generations, at the 17th Annual Diamond Ball gala on October 26. This monumental event marked a record-breaking evening as philanthropists from across South Florida raised $6,914,644 to directly benefit patients and families served by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
“This is the 17th year of bringing South Florida philanthropists together to celebrate and gather with one goal in mind – providing our community and beyond with the best in pediatric healthcare,” said Matthew A. Love, president and CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System, parent organization of the Hospital. “At Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, we are focused on the future and, tonight, we made history with the launch of our Forward for Generations Campaign garnering record-breaking donations that will support our vision to ensure a healthy future for our children.”
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NICU Nurses Host Halloween Costume Competition
October 31 ,2024 – Halloween spirit filled the air at the neonatal intensive care unit of Broward Health Medical Center!
The unit was transformed with an enchanting display of costumes and festive decor. Our dedicated nurses hosted a special Halloween costume contest for babies and their families, including three sets of twins and triplets dressed up. The Halloween costume contest was an event provided by the March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program.
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Research Shows Cleveland Clinic’s Therapeutic Virtual Yoga Program Can Be Effective for Chronic Low Back Pain
Participants also reported better sleep quality and reduced use of pain medications
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 – Cleveland Clinic researchers found that a 12-week therapeutic virtual yoga program for chronic low back pain can be a feasible, safe and effective treatment option. The findings are published in JAMA Network Open.
Chronic low back pain is very common — up to 20% of adults worldwide have long-lasting or recurrent lower back pain. In severe cases, the pain can make it difficult to walk, sleep, work or do daily activities.
Clinical guidelines recommend the use of non-pharmacologic treatments first, such as physical therapy or in-person yoga classes. With this study, researchers examined whether virtual yoga classes would also be effective for the treatment of chronic low back pain. The findings show that participants who practiced virtual yoga classes reported reduced back pain intensity and improved back-related function.
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Baptist Health Foundation Hosts Annual Pink Pineapple Luncheon in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 30, 2024 – In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Baptist Health Foundation held its Annual Pink Pineapple Luncheon on October 24 at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The luncheon, which was also hosted by philanthropic chairs Joyce and Tony Esernia, was attended by more than 160 foundation donors and community members who enjoyed an afternoon of empowerment, education, celebration and connection. Sponsored by the Miami HEAT, the event raised more than $70,000 to benefit Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute.
The program included remarks from Miami Cancer Institute CEO and Executive Medical Director Michael Zinner, M.D. and Baptist Health Foundation CEO Alex Villoch. Keynote speaker featured Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Director of Research, Breast Service and Department of Surgery George Plitas, M.D. Breast cancer survivor and Miami Cancer Institute patient Monica Ortiz also shared remarks about her cancer experience.
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PINK-O Charitable Foundation Receives 501(c)(3) Status and Presents $90,200 Donation from its PINK-O de MAYO Event to UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 30, 2024 – The PINK-O Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing impactful patient support services for women with breast cancer on their journey from diagnosis throughout survivorship, as well as surveillance and intervention for women at high risk, is proud to announce that it has been granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This designation will further the Foundation’s mission and expand its support in the South Florida community, particularly through its alignment and partnership with the University of Miami’s (UM) Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Founded in 2024 by Wendi Sugarman Bieber, a stage three breast cancer survivor, the PINK-O Charitable Foundation serves as the nonprofit umbrella of PINK-O de MAYO, “The Party for a Purpose,” which has become a renowned, sold-out South Florida event since she created and founded it in 2021. The 2024 event, held at Living Sculpture Sanctuary in Davie, FL, raised over $90,000 to support breast cancer patients, survivors and those at high risk.
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Dr. Pedro Martinez-Clark, Founder of Amavita Heart and Vascular™, Partners with LimFlow®, an FDA Approved System for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Patients
Miami, FL – October 15, 2024 – Pedro Martinez-Clark, MD, FACC, a renowned Harvard-trained cardiologist and founder of Amavita Heart and Vascular™, has joined forces with LimFlow® to offer an innovative solution for patients suffering from chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). This partnership with Dr. Pedro Martinez-Clark follows the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the LimFlow® System, a minimally invasive treatment designed to save limbs and improve the quality of life for patients who have exhausted all other revascularization options and are at risk of major amputation.
The most severe form of peripheral artery disease (PAD) is CLTI, affecting millions of Americans, causing reduced blood flow to the extremities, leading to chronic pain, festering wounds, and, often, amputations. LimFlow® is a groundbreaking transcatheter arterialization of deep veins (TADV) system that offers new hope for patients by reestablishing blood flow in deep veins, helping to heal wounds, reducing pain, and, most importantly, preventing limb loss. It is also the first and only FDA approved purpose-built TADV system.
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HCA Florida Healthcare invests $750K in local hurricane relief efforts
Health system supports local partners, colleagues in recovery activities
NASHVILLE, TN – October 31, 2024– In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, HCA Florida Healthcare has announced a contribution of $750,000 to community organizations dedicated to meeting the needs of those impacted throughout Florida.
This gift provides $250,000 to United Way of Florida, $250,000 to Volunteer Florida Disaster Fund, and a $250,000 special match for gifts made by HCA Healthcare colleagues to United Way of Florida, the American Red Cross and the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund—the company’s colleague-run, colleague-supported 501(c)3 charity benefiting its colleagues and their immediate families affected by financial hardship.
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Kelly Lindsay joins HCA Florida Englewood Hospital as Chief Executive Officer
Kelly Lindsay, a leader with an 18-year track record of outstanding leadership joins HCA Florida Englewood Hospital as Chief Executive Officer.
October 31, 2024 – Tampa, FL – Kelly Lindsay has been promoted to HCA Florida Englewood Hospital chief executive officer (CEO), effective today. She is has served as the chief operating officer at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital for the past four years.
“Kelly brings an 18-year track record of outstanding leadership, focused on the delivery of superior patient care,” said President of HCA Healthcare West Florida Division Jyric Sims. “Her experience at one of our largest hospitals with strong emergency and cardiac services and spearheading the division’s EMS Governance Council will be instrumental in supporting Englewood Hospital’s ongoing success as we expand emergency services to communities like North Port.”
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Joe Rudisill named CEO HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Rudisill replaces the retiring Robert Meade
October 30, 2024 – HCA Healthcare West Florida Division President Jyric Sims announced today that Joe Rudisill is the new chief executive officer (CEO) of HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.
Rudisill brings more than 17 years of healthcare leadership experience to his new role, having served as the CEO of HCA Florida Englewood Hospital since September 2023. While there, his many successes included the groundbreaking and near completion of the hospital’s $31 million emergency services expansion in North Port. Under his leadership, Englewood Hospital earned the One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2024 and Top 5% in the Nation for Patient Safety honors.
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Research shows new method helps doctors safely remove dangerous heart infections without surgery
OCTOBER 30, 2024 – ROCHESTER, Minn. — Doctors at Mayo Clinic used a new catheter-based approach to draw out resistant pockets of infection that settle in the heart, known as right-sided infective endocarditis, without surgery. Unless treated quickly, the walled-off infections can grow, severely damaging heart valves and potentially affecting other organs as well. In a recent study, over 90% of the participants had their infection cleared, and they had lower in-hospital mortality compared to those whose infections remained.
The research is part of a Mayo Clinic-led study across 19 U.S. sites involving patients who were not good candidates for surgery and whose right-sided heart infections had not responded to antibiotics. Abdallah El Sabbagh, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, was the study’s principal investigator. Dr. El Sabbagh presented late-breaking research findings at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics Symposium on Oct. 30.
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Mayo Clinic experts highlight advances in breast cancer research: Decreasing the need for chemotherapy and reducing the intensity of radiation therapy
OCTOBER 30 2024 – ROCHESTER, Minn. — Lifesaving cancer therapies can cause serious side effects, both immediately and later in life. “It is essential to continue to study innovative approaches that will eradicate the disease but won’t diminish the quality of life for patients diagnosed with cancer,” says Roberto Leon-Ferre, M.D., a breast medical oncologist at Mayo Clinic. With breast cancer rates rising among younger people, the need for treatments that provide excellent outcomes with fewer side effects is only increasing.
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center experts highlight breast cancer research that may reduce or eliminate the need for chemotherapy and endocrine treatments and may allow for shorter and less intense radiation therapy courses.
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SMH Honors Physicians, Installs New Medical Staff Leaders
SARASOTA, Fla. October 31, 2023 – Sarasota Memorial Hospital announced its 2025 chiefs of staff for the SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice campuses today and honored two physicians for their outstanding service to SMH and the Suncoast community.
Reuben Holland, MD, medical director of Sarasota Memorial emergency and urgent care services, received Sarasota Memorial’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award, while SMH trauma surgeon Christian Schuetz, MD, was named 2024 Physician of the Year. After input from the medical staff, a committee of physician leaders recognized Dr. Holland and Dr. Schuetz at the annual medical staff meeting in October.
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FHCA Honors Agency for Health Care Administration Leader with Champion for the Elderly Award
Deputy Secretary Kim Smoak Recognized for Outstanding Support to Long Term Care Centers During Natural Disasters
October 30, 2024 – Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today awarded Deputy Secretary of the Agency for Health Care Administration, Kim Smoak, with the 2024 Champion for the Elderly Award. The award was presented by FHCA during the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Joint Training for Skilled Nursing Facilities in Tallahassee.
“Deputy Secretary Smoak is the epitome of a Champion for the Elderly and more than deserving of this honor,” said Emmett Reed, CEO of FHCA. “She has dedicated her career to ensuring Florida’s aging population receives the highest quality of care. Her expertise and institutional knowledge in long term care is invaluable. When we face emergencies like the recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Deputy Secretary Smoak works around the clock to make available all state resources to our healthcare partners, as well as our residents and caregivers.”
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NAACOS Statement on Final Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Attributed to Aisha Pittman, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs of the National Association of ACOs
November 1, 2024 - “The National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) commends CMS for its ongoing efforts to support ACOs by finalizing policies that protect against significant and unusual billing anomalies, thus fostering long-term stability and certainty for ACOs. We are encouraged by CMS’s commitment to advancing the Medicare Shared Savings Program, particularly through reducing the burden of beneficiary notifications, offering prepaid savings for successful ACOs, incorporating upward benchmark adjustments for ACOs serving rural and underserved populations, and establishing billing for advanced primary care.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Policies to Reduce Maternal Mortality, Increase Access to Care, and Advance Health Equity
HHS Introduces New Requirements for Maternal Safety Standards, Eliminates Barriers to Care for Underserved Communities
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), today announced new baseline health and safety requirements for hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) providing obstetrical (OB) services to make pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care safer. CMS is also removing barriers to expand access to care for those formerly incarcerated and others in underserved communities. These policies are included in the calendar year (CY) 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) final rule released today, which also updates payment rates for hospital outpatient and ASC services for CY 2025 by 2.9% (3.4% market basket, less 0.5 percentage points for multifactor productivity). These payment updates are estimated to result in an additional $2.2 billion in CY 2025 OPPS payments for hospitals compared to CY 2024.
“CMS is committed to addressing our nation’s maternity care crisis. Today, we are establishing the first-ever maternal health and safety standards for hospitals,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. “Additionally, the CY 2025 hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System final rule expands access to behavioral health services, increases access to certain high-cost drugs for those facing cancer in tribal communities, and addresses barriers to Medicare coverage for those formerly incarcerated.”
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Statement from Secretary Xavier Becerra on Marketplace Open Enrollment
HHS also releases new data showing how Marketplace supports small business owners, entrepreneurs
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra released the following statement today marking the beginning of Marketplace open enrollment. HHS also released new data showing that 3.3 million small business owners and self-employed adults obtained health insurance through the Marketplaces in 2022. That represents, 28 percent of working-age adults who were enrolled that year. The uninsurance rate has dropped by 12 percent for self-employed adults between 2011 and 2022.
“Every American should be able to afford health coverage, regardless of their zip code or income. Because of President Biden and Vice President Harris’s leadership and support, a record number of people are covered. Coverage makes health care more affordable and accessible – and provides peace of mind knowing you and your family can go to the doctor if you need to without breaking your budget.
“Today, as Marketplace Open Enrollment begins for coverage in 2025, HHS is eager and prepared to build on our previous success. Coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces continues to rise, with a historic high of 21.4 million people who signed up for a plan in 2024.
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NIH-funded scientists uncover clues to precancer and tumor biology
A collection of new papers highlight discoveries from the Human Tumor Atlas Network, a Cancer Moonshot℠ initiative.
October 30, 2024 – New insights from multiple studies provide critical information on how cancer tumors develop, spread, and respond to treatments. The 10 studies from the Human Tumor Atlas Network (HTAN), a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded Cancer Moonshot℠ initiative to construct three-dimensional maps of human tumors, will be published Oct. 31, 2024, across several Nature journals.
Several studies explore the role of the tumor microenvironment and the immune system in promoting the spread of cancer and its resistance to treatment. Three studies map the trajectory of precancerous colorectal tissues toward cancer by measuring the contributions of multiple molecular and cellular events. Multiple new HTAN papers describe the development of innovative single-cell technology and analysis platforms. An accompanying research briefing by W. Kimryn Rathmell, M.D., Ph.D., director of NIH’s National Cancer Institute (NCI), and Dinah Singer, Ph.D., NCI deputy director for scientific strategy and development, discusses the history, progress, and future of HTAN.
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NIH study demonstrates long-term benefits of weight-loss surgery in young people
October 31, 2025 – Young people with severe obesity who underwent weight-loss surgery at age 19 or younger continued to see sustained weight loss and resolution of common obesity-related comorbidities 10 years later, according to results from a large clinical study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Study participants with an average age of 17 underwent gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy weight-loss surgery. After 10 years, participants sustained an average of 20% reduction in body mass index (BMI), 55% reduction of type 2 diabetes, 57% reduction of hypertension, and 54% reduction of abnormal cholesterol. Both gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy had similar results.
The 55% reduction in type 2 diabetes was much higher than the rates observed in adults after weight-loss surgery (18% at seven years and 12.7% at 12 years) in a recently published NIH-funded study.
Type 2 diabetes tends to progress more rapidly when it occurs in young people, and these findings demonstrate the greater health benefits and durability of bariatric surgery in youth than would be expected in similarly treated adults.
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NIH trial of rectal microbicide for HIV prevention begins in the United States
Study will assess safety and acceptability of rectal douche for pre-exposure prophylaxis.
October 31, 2024 – A clinical trial sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched to examine the safety and acceptability of a novel rectal HIV microbicide douche containing the antiretroviral drug tenofovir. This “on-demand” HIV prevention approach involves using the microbicide prior to a potential exposure from receptive anal intercourse.
Several forms of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are in use in the United States and globally, namely daily oral pills, long-acting injections, and a monthly vaginal ring. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men who meet certain criteria can take “on-demand” oral PrEP(link is external) around the time of sex to prevent HIV acquisition, but there is insufficient evidence to support its use in other populations. Rectal microbicides are another HIV prevention method being explored for use in an “on-demand” manner to expand the choices available to eligible people who engage in receptive anal intercourse and who stand to benefit from using PrEP.
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Adopting pediatric readiness standards in emergency departments could save more than 2,000 lives each year
NIH-funded study suggests standards would range from no cost to $11.84 per child.
November 1, 2024 – Widespread adoption of standards(link is external) designed to improve care for children in U.S. hospital emergency departments could save an estimated 2,143 lives each year, suggests a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The standards are published by The National Pediatric Readiness Project, an initiative to empower all emergency departments to provide effective emergency care to children, and encompass training for staff, coordination of health care, and the procedures and medical equipment needed to care for ill and injured children. According to the study, adopting the standards would range from no cost to $11.84 per child, depending on the state.
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Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital: Future of Stroke Care Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease Conference 2024 November 9-10
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is excited to host an innovative symposium dedicated to the advancements and future directions in stroke care. Titled “Future of Stroke Care,” this symposium aims to bring together leading minds in neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, rehabilitation and technology to foster an environment of learning, collaboration and innovation.
Through this symposium, we aspire to spotlight the latest updates in management of the entire array of cerebrovascular diseases and to improve patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and integrating innovative practices in clinical care. The symposium will highlight the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the prevention and diagnosis of stroke. There will be seven sessions spanning over the course of two days, November 9-10. Each of the five sessions will include an interactive panel discussion with questions and answers, allowing for an interdisciplinary approach to optimize patient care.
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Cleveland Clinic Florida's 7th Annual Best of San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS®) Saturday, January 18, 2025 The Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Hollywood, Florida You Don’t Want to Miss This Activity
The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium® (SABCS®) is the premiere breast cancer conference in the U.S. and the world for breast disease. The Symposium aims to achieve a balance of clinical, translational, and basic research, providing a forum for interaction, communication, and education for a broad spectrum of researchers, health professionals, and those with a special interest in breast cancer. The SABCS® is celebrating its 47th anniversary in 2024.
This Official Best of SABCS®, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Florida, reviews the highlights originally presented at SABCS® 2024 in a one-day program. This symposium will provide oncologists and other healthcare professionals with a wide range of information related to new and well-established topics in breast cancer, including, but not limited to: State-of-the-art information on Breast Cancer Surgery and Local Management
Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Advances in HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Triple-negative and BRCA-related Breast Cancer Updates on Radiation and Local Therapies Breast Cancer Prevention, Quality of Life and Survivorship Care
Addressing Toxicities of Novel Therapy Biomarkers and Molecular Profiling in Breast Cancer Late-breaking Abstracts and Research in the Pipeline This important educational activity also provides a forum for interaction between individuals involved with all aspects of breast cancer care and the opportunity to converse with colleagues and key opinion leaders. Our target audience includes physicians and other healthcare professionals, who are involved with the treatment of breast cancer, including those in the fields of Oncology, Internal Medicine & Subspecialties, Radiology, Endocrinology, Women’s Healthcare and Pharmacology. This activity is multi-funded, fully complies with ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, is developed independently and is without influence from any commercial interests. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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Nursing Consortium: Fall Conference set for November 14 at the Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines
August 29, 2024 – The Nursing Consortium of Florida’s next conference Mission Driven; Building & Maintaining a Culture of Nursing Excellence will take place on Thursday. November 14. Theresa M. Davis, PhD,RN, NE-BC, CHTP, FAAN, the AVP of the Inova Health System Nursing High Reliability Center and the immediate past president of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) will be the conference keynote speaker.
Don’t miss it! Our conference will begin at 8:00am and conclude at 4:30 pm.” Please share how your organization is making a difference. Click here to submit an abstract for a poster or podium presentation addressing initiatives that have succeeded in advancing strong workplace cultures, contributed to staff recruitment and/or improved staff retention in practice and academic settings, improved team interaction, interaction with patients and/or students, improved patient or student outcomes. Please click here by this Friday to register to at the best rates. To view available sponsorship opportunities, please click here.
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BROWARD’S TOP PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS TEAM UP TO HOST THE 23rd ANNUAL JOINT TAX & ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR AT FIRST BAPTIST FORT LAUDERDALE ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Topic: Estate Planning in a Post-Election Environment
October 24, 2024 – Community Foundation of Broward, The Jewish Federation of Broward County, and United Way of Broward County are hosting the 23rd Annual Joint Tax & Estate Planning Seminar to provide in-depth best practices to local tax and estate professionals. The annual event will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at First Baptist Fort Lauderdale (301 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale) from 7:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
More than 400 Attorneys, Certified Public Accountants, Investment Consultants, Financial Advisors, Wealth Managers, Insurance Agents and Certified Financial Planner Professionals are expected to attend the event, which is recognized as South Florida’s premier Tax and Estate Planning event and serves as a vital educational forum for the industry.
This year’s Joint Tax and Estate Planning Seminar will focus on “Estate Planning in a Post-Election Environment.” The program will cover the potential impacts of recent election outcomes on tax laws and estate planning strategies. Keeping with the tradition of cutting-edge presentations by nationally recognized speakers, a superior educational experience and prime networking opportunities, the event will provide insights into legislative changes and offer guidance on adapting estate plans to the evolving legal landscape.
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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
882,000
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 NOVEMBER 1, 2024
BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card)
Nov 01 2024- 882,524 Oct 25 2024- 882,553 Oct 18 2024- 882,438
Oct 11 2024- 883,626 Oct 04 2024- 886,063 Sept 27 2024- 883,503
Sept 20 2024- 886,915 Sept 13 2024- 886,825 Patients Added Last Week:
-29
Qualified Ordering Physicians:
2,405
New Doctors added Last Week: 7
Reporting Period: Oct 25 - Oct 31 2024
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 364,051,289
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 1,019,867
-Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 123,206.081 Approved Dispensing Locations: 692 Added Last Week: 1 GTI FLORIDA - ORLANDO |
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