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Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Debuts Interactive Experience Donated by Rita Case
October 23, 2026 – Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital celebrated a new interactive experience that leads to the outdoor Hope Terrace on the hospital’s fifth floor, made possible through a generous gift from Rita Case and the Rick Case Automotive Group.
The custom-designed fun, playful, interactive images come to life in the walkway as patients wave their hands for butterflies to populate the garden, and grass grows under their feet and ripples form in a stream as they walk through.
“When I initially walked through this space it was stark white and I thought, we have to transform this walkway. I went to Washington, D.C. and experienced this state-of-the-art technology and that’s when it came to me that we needed that here at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital,” said Rita Case, President, CEO and owner of Rick Case Automotive Group. “It’s so great to see the kids having fun interacting with the wall where they have a chance to explore, imagine and express themselves. We want to see the smiles, hear the laughter and feel their joy.”
Case was so thrilled with this project that she expanded it to the emergency department and imaging unit so that children and their families in those areas can also experience the same joy and happiness.
“At Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, we believe play is an essential part of healing and helps children experience the joy of simply being kids,” said Kelley Morris, president of the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation. “This beautiful new installation will bring moments of joy and creativity to our patients and families. We are incredibly grateful to Rita Case and Rick Case Automotive Group for making it possible. Rita has been a longtime champion of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and is always among the first to ask, ‘How can I help?’ We are so thankful for her generosity, leadership and continued commitment to the children and families we serve.”
The interactive experience is a welcome, uplifting distraction designed to spark moments of joy and connection. This experience offers a safe, engaging way for patients to explore, imagine and express themselves, even when mobility challenges or medical limitations make traditional play difficult. It transforms the care environment into one that nurtures creativity, comfort and emotional well-being. READ MORE |
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| Tampa General Hospital and Health Care District of Palm Beach County to Open Lakeside Cancer Center in September 2027, Expanding Access to Academic-Based Cancer Care in Florida’s Rural Communities Lakeside Cancer Center will connect cancer patients in the Glades with world-class treatment, complex care coordination and access to oncology specialists.
Tampa General Hospital and Health Care District of Palm Beach County to Open Lakeside Cancer Center in September 2027
OCTOBER 23, 2026 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and the Health Care District of Palm Beach County announced the upcoming expansion of cancer care for rural and western Palm Beach County communities Thursday evening at a town hall with key stakeholders, community leaders and residents of the Glades and Palm Beach County communities. Anticipated to open in September 2027, Lakeside Cancer Center marks the first significant expansion of care in the region since Tampa General partnered with the Health Care District of Palm Beach County to enhance rural health care at Lakeside Medical Center. It is the latest in a series of actions by Tampa General to increase access to world-class care in communities throughout rural Florida.
“Access to world class cancer care should not be limited by zip codes,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Florida Health Sciences Center (FHSC), the academic health system that includes Tampa General and more than 30 affiliated organizations. “Every patient in this region deserves every chance at the best possible outcomes. This new cancer treatment center is just the start. We’re working to elevate care at Lakeside Medical Center, strengthen access across Florida’s rural communities and ultimately improve patient outcomes.”
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Florida and Palm Beach County. Based on a 2025 Lakeside Medical Center Community Needs Assessment, cancer accounted for 21.6% of all deaths across South Bay, Pahokee, Belle Glade and Clewiston – exceeding both the county and statewide mortality rate. Rural communities like these are more likely to face longer travel times, have less financial resources and experience limited access to specialists and clinical trials (American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2019).
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BROWARD HEALTH MOBILIZES MORE THAN 500 WALKERS FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS The Broward Health team at the 2026 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.
October 21, 2026- Broward Health recently rallied 523 employees, friends and family members for the 2026 American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Saturday, October 17 at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise.
“It was great to see so many Broward Health employees and their families come together to support this important cause,” said Jamie Vargas, manager of employee experience at Broward Health. “Their participation and fundraising efforts demonstrate Broward Health’s commitment to supporting our community and raising awareness about the importance of breast cancer prevention and early detection.”
As the event’s Pink Out sponsor, Broward Health dressed its team in head-to-toe pink to demonstrate its commitment to raising awareness, supporting those impacted by breast cancer and advancing efforts to improve outcomes for patients. Throughout the event, the Broward Health “Get Pinked Out” tent, featuring towels, bags, bucket hats and other pink swag, received nearly 1,500 booth visits from walk attendees.
The Broward Health team joined thousands of participants to celebrate survivors, honor loved ones and stand alongside individuals and families whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. The health system was recognized as a top 10 fundraising team and had one of the most registered participants of any team at the event, a reflection of the commitment of Broward Health employees to make a difference beyond the walls of its hospitals and facilities. The walk itself drew an estimated 25,000 people and raised around $1 million in funds.
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Tampa General Hospital Recognized Among World’s Best Smart Hospitals for 2027 by Newsweek
Tampa General ranks as the No. 1 academic health system in Tampa Bay and is among only eight hospitals in Florida recognized for its use of advanced technologies to improve patient care, clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.
October 22, 2026 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has once again been recognized among the “World’s Best Smart Hospitals for 2027” by Newsweek and Statista, ranking as the No. 1 academic health system in Tampa Bay and one of only eight hospitals in Florida to earn this national recognition. The recognition reflects the academic health system’s continued investment in advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics, to improve care coordination and outcomes, support providers and team members, and enhance the patient experience.
Each year, Newsweek and Statista evaluate hospitals around the world for their implementation and use of advanced digital healthcare technologies. The 2027 ranking recognizes 410 leading hospitals across 33 countries, highlighting organizations that are using technology to advance clinical care, improve the patient experience and strengthen operational performance. Tampa General’s continued inclusion comes as the academic health system expands its use of AI and automation across clinical care, patient access and operations, delivering measurable improvements in patient safety, productivity and operational efficiency.
“Innovation is most powerful when it strengthens the human side of healthcare,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Florida Health Sciences Center | Tampa General. “At Tampa General, we’re putting technology to work to help our teams deliver safer, faster and more effective care, improving both the patient experience and clinical outcomes. By reducing the demands that take time away from patients, we’re giving the people caring for them more opportunity to apply their expertise, build meaningful connections and deliver the personalized care every patient deserves.”
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Newsweek Ranks Cleveland Clinic Among World’s Best Smart Hospitals October 23 2026 – Newsweek has recognized Cleveland Clinic as one of the top hospitalsin the world for leveraging technology to improve efficiency and support better patient outcomes. Cleveland Clinic is ranked No. 2 on Newsweek’s World’s Best Smart Hospitals rankings for 2027. According to Newsweek, the list recognizes 410 hospitals in 33 countries, looking beyond “individual technologies to consider how effectively hospitals are integrating digital innovation into clinical care and hospital operations.”
“We are reimagining healthcare through the responsible use of digital technology to connect and enhance every aspect of care,” said Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic and the holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair. “By investing in quantum computing and artificial intelligence, we are enabling our caregivers to deliver care to more people at a greater scale and generate knowledge that will offer everyone healthier lives.” Cleveland Clinic also earned Newsweek’s Leader in AI Innovation distinction, which was introduced for the 2027 rankings “to recognize hospitals demonstrating excellence in the implementation, strategic adoption, and responsible use of artificial intelligence.” READ MORE |
More Than 30 Caregivers Coordinate Rare Procedure to Help Baby Breathe Before Birth Is Complete
Memorial Healthcare System and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital team performs highly complex delivery for baby with life-threatening neck mass; one year later, the family reunites with the caregivers who helped bring him safely into the world.
October 9, 2026 — Before baby Jay’ce could take his first breath, a team of more than 30 medical professionals was working together to save his life. The most critical moment of his birth came just before he was fully delivered.
Diagnosed in the womb with a massive 6-centimeter neck mass, nearly the size of his own head, Jay’ce faced a life-threatening challenge. The mass threatened to block his airway, potentially leaving him unable to breathe the moment he was born.
To give him the best chance of a safe delivery, on October 7, 2025, a team of physicians, nurses and specialists from Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital came together inside the same surgical room to perform a rare and highly complex procedure that would give Jay’ce a chance at life.
Known as an EXIT procedure, short for Ex Utero Intrapartum Treatment, the specialized technique allows physicians to partially deliver a baby while maintaining the oxygen he remained connected on placental support via the umbilical, giving the medical team additional time to address a life-threatening airway obstruction before completing the birth.
Fewer than 100 EXIT procedures are performed in the United States each year, and only about 50 centers nationwide are equipped to perform them.
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Orthopedic Surgeon Gary N. Ackerman, MD, Joins Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group
October 22, 2026 – Orthopedic surgeon Gary N. Ackerman, MD, joins the Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. He is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.
Dr. Ackerman specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, with a clinical focus on joint replacement and musculoskeletal injuries, including conditions affecting the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, and ankle. His areas of interest span total and partial knee replacement, total hip replacement, knee ligament reconstruction, and arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, as well as treatment of cartilage injuries and tendon tears.
Practicing medicine since 1982, Dr. Ackerman brings more than four decades of experience to the care of patients with arthritis, sports injuries, and traumatic bone injuries. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and the Harvard Quigley Sports Medicine Society. Dr. Ackerman earned his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, where he also completed an internship and general surgery residency at Mount Sinai Hospital. He completed orthopedic surgery residency training through Harvard University at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, followed by fellowship training in sports medicine through Harvard University at Massachusetts General Hospital. READ MORE |
Podiatrist Juan E. Sardiña, DPM, Joins Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group
October 22, 2026 – Podiatrist Juan E. Sardiña, DPM, has joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. Dr. Sardiña is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.
Dr. Sardiña specializes in podiatry and is board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. He treats a range of foot and ankle conditions, including fractures, bunions, arthritis, tendon injuries, heel pain and ulcers. His practice includes minimally invasive surgery, foot and ankle reconstruction, ankle replacement and deformity correction. Dr. Sardiña has been practicing medicine since 2011. He is a member of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He speaks English and Spanish.
Dr. Sardiña earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine in Miami Shores, Florida. He completed foot and ankle residency training at JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida, where he served as chief resident. He completed a traveling fellowship in limb lengthening and deformity reconstruction at the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Orthopedic Surgeon John Randazzo, MD, Joins Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group October 22, 2026 – Orthopedic surgeon John Randazzo, MD, has joined Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. He is on staff at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.
Dr. Randazzo specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and is board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He treats a range of musculoskeletal conditions, including sports injuries, arthritis, fractures, and knee, shoulder, elbow and hip pain.
Dr. Randazzo has been practicing medicine since 2009. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Dr. Randazzo earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. He completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. READ MORE |
Oviedo Medical Center marks major milestone with launch of interventional cardiology services
October 23, 2026 – Oviedo Medical Center, part of HCA Florida Healthcare, has reached a significant milestone in cardiovascular care, completing its first interventional cardiology procedure and officially launching a new service that brings advanced heart care closer to home for area residents.
The procedure marks the latest advancement in heart and vascular treatment options offered at the Oviedo hospital since it opened 10 years ago. The addition represents an important expansion of the hospital’s cardiovascular program and its continued commitment to growing alongside the community it serves.
“This is a tremendous milestone for our hospital and the Oviedo community,” said Cameron Howard, CEO. “We are proud to take this next step in the evolution of care in Oviedo. Bringing interventional cardiology here means our patients can access more advanced cardiovascular services in the community they call home.”
Interventional cardiology uses minimally invasive, catheter-based techniques to diagnose and treat certain heart and vascular conditions such as narrowed or blocked arteries. With the launch of the new program, patients in Oviedo and surrounding communities now have local access to specialized cardiac procedures that previously may have required travel to another facility. The inaugural procedure was performed by Dr. Caleb Mercado on a 78-year-old man with a history of coronary artery disease, alongside a multidisciplinary team of nurses, technologists and other cardiovascular specialists. The patient underwent a balloon angioplasty to the circumflex artery due to an 80% blockage of the artery. He is recovering well. READ MORE |
American Red Cross Palm Beach & Treasure Coast Chapter Welcomes Two New Board Members October 23, 2026 – The Palm Beach & Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross announced that Erin Gibbs and Randy Lumia have joined its Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term.
Gibbs and Lumia join a board of local business and civic leaders who give their time, expertise and compassion in support of Red Cross humanitarian services.
Together, the new board members will help advance the Red Cross mission throughout Palm Beach & the Treasure Coast, strengthening preparedness, community partnerships and support for those affected by emergencies and disasters.
Erin Gibbs is chief equity strategist at SlateStone Wealth, where she leads the development of proprietary investment strategies and serves on the firm’s Investment Policy Committee. With more than 25 years of experience in quantitative equity research, portfolio management and executive leadership, she has overseen multibillion-dollar equity portfolios and held senior roles at S&P Investment Advisory Services. READ MORE |
Lee Health Foundation Announces Board of Trustees
Oct. 23, 2026 – Lee Health Foundation has announced its 2027 Board of Trustees, a distinguished group of community leaders, healthcare advocates, and business professionals dedicated to advancing philanthropy and expanding access to exceptional healthcare throughout Southwest Florida.
Lee Health Foundation’s Board of Trustees plays a critical role in helping shape the future of healthcare in our region. Through leadership, advocacy, strategic guidance, and philanthropic partnership, trustees support initiatives that enhance patient care, fund innovative programs, advance medical education, and strengthen Lee Health’s ability to meet the evolving needs of the community. The Board of Trustees is led by Dominic Cameratta, who continues to serve as Chair. Board officers include Jenny Gezella returning as Vice Chair and Bill Cronin returning as Treasurer. Newly appointed trustees are Jennifer Dean, Dr. Andre Hebra, Elaine Hawkins, and Gary Tasman. READ MORE |
Palm Health Foundation Celebrates 56 Health Professions Scholars
Reception unites nursing, mental health, and behavioral health students with the donors and fundholders investing in their education
October 22, 2026 – West Palm Beach, Fla. — Palm Health Foundation’s Scholarship Reception on September 29, 2026, brought together scholars pursuing careers in nursing, mental health, and behavioral health with their supporters for an inspiring evening at The Center for Philanthropy in West Palm Beach, FL. More than 100 guests gathered in the center’s tropical courtyard to celebrate 56 scholarship recipients, with musical entertainment provided by orchestra students from Grace Notes Music Foundation, a Palm Health Foundation grantee. Together with donors and fundholders, Palm Health Foundation has awarded more than $4.8 million in health professions scholarships since 2001.
Scholarship fund holders, including Palm Health Foundation Board Chair Dr. Christine Koehn, delighted in meeting their students.
“My husband, Rich, and I established our family fund as a way to create a lasting legacy of health and healing in our community,” Dr. Koehn told guests. She thanked fellow scholarship fund holders, commenting, “Your generosity opens doors for students to pursue their education, follow their calling, and become the healthcare professionals our community needs.”
Allison Jimenez, LMHC, thinks about how far the investment in her education from the Frances Fisher Scholarship Fund at Palm Health Foundation has traveled. Speaking to current scholars at the reception, she reflected on how the foundation’s support for her Master’s Degree in ClinicalMental Health Counseling led her to become a licensed mental health counselor, an addiction professional, a professor, the CEO of a nonprofit behavioral health organization, and now, preparing to pursue her doctorate at Johns Hopkins University as a first-generation scholar.
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Investigational vaccine generates immune response to KRAS mutations in pancreatic cancer
October 23 2026 – An investigational vaccine helped the immune system recognize and respond to mutations that drive most pancreatic cancers, according to results from a randomized phase 2 clinical trial led by Mayo Clinic researchers. The findings, published in Nature Medicine, will help researchers design a larger phase 3 clinical trial.
Nearly every patient evaluated after receiving the vaccine developed an immune response against mutated KRAS, a gene that plays a major role in pancreatic cancer. Mayo Clinic researchers also found that patients with stronger immune responses tended to remain free of disease longer.
“Historically, pancreatic cancer has been very difficult to treat with immunotherapy,” says Ben George, M.B.B.S, M.D., a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist and lead author of the study. “What is encouraging is that we were able to generate a strong immune response against KRAS mutations in nearly every patient we evaluated. In an exploratory analysis, patients with greater immune responses to the vaccine appeared protected with longer disease-free survival times.” READ MORE |
HHS Unveils Bold New Plan to Combat Alzheimer’s and Dementia
OCTOBER 22, 2026—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the 2026 Update to the National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, taking Department-wide actions to guide coordinated federal action on dementia risk reduction, research and innovation, care, and support for people living with dementia and their families. Secretary Kennedy made the announcement at the Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
“Millions of American families have seen the devastating toll of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “Under President Trump, HHS is shifting the national strategy toward prevention, earlier detection, and faster development of better diagnostics and treatments. We are advancing gold-standard science, reducing risk where we can, improving care, and giving patients and families stronger support at every stage of the disease.” The updated plan puts greater emphasis on reducing dementia risk across the lifespan and translating scientific discoveries into better prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care. It also formally recognizes related dementias in the plan’s title, reflecting public input and the shared challenges that patients and families face across different forms of dementia.
“The human and financial costs of Alzheimer’s and dementia care are growing at unacceptable rates, and this updated national plan addresses both,” said CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz. “Through initiatives that ease the burden on caregivers and expand access to lifestyle medicine interventions that help slow cognitive decline, CMS is conserving public health dollars, promoting human dignity, and giving American families more good years with the people they love.”
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CMS and States Launch $275 Million Initiative to Recruit and Retain Nurses in Nursing Homes
October 23 2026 – Nursing students and licensed nurses interested in working in a nursing home may now qualify for up to $40,000 in student loan repayment and/or a $10,000 stipend in exchange for a three-year commitment to serve in a qualifying nursing home in a rural or higher labor-shortage area through a new $275 million nationwide initiative announced today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
The Nurses for Nursing Homes initiative is expected to support more than 4,000 nurses nationwide. Funded through civil monetary penalties collected by CMS and states from nursing homes, the initiative directs resources to licensed nurses and nursing students who provide hands-on care to nursing home residents. CMS has committed $100 million, with states committing at least an additional $175 million.
“President Trump is strengthening the nursing workforce that millions of older Americans rely on every day,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “This initiative will recruit and retain thousands of nurses, expand care in rural and high-need communities, and create new pathways into long-term care careers. We are putting resources directly behind the nurses who care for our seniors and strengthening the quality, stability, and dignity of nursing home care across America.”
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Anchored by its “Early Detection Saves Lives” motto, Partners for Breast Cancer Care covers the cost of breast screening, diagnostic testing, treatment, surgery and care navigation for qualifying clients in Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades and Charlotte counties. The nonprofit aims to rule out or diagnose breast cancer as early as possible.
The annual wine pairing dinner will begin at 7 p.m. at Kelly Greens Golf and Country Club, located at 12300 Kelly Greens Blvd. in Fort Myers. To kick off the event, guests will enjoy a Butler-Passed Welcome, featuring Prosecco DOC and an elegant selection of Italian-inspired appetizers to set the tone for the evening. Following the welcome, the dinner will present its four-course, chef-curated menu.
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MIAMI, Oct. 20, 2026 – The Health Foundation of South Florida today announces that nominations are now open for the 2027 Inspiring Women of Health Awards, which recognize women whose leadership, innovation, and advocacy are improving health and well-being across South Florida. Nominations are open now through November 16, 2026.
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