BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER FIRST IN SOUTH FLORIDA TO USE CANON ALPHENIX SKY PLUS WITH HD76 DETECTOR AT NEW INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY LAB
March 13, 2025 – Broward Health celebrated the grand opening of its interventional radiology lab at Broward Health Medical Center with the addition of the Canon Alphenix Sky Plus with the HD76 detector, an advanced imaging tool designed to support complex, minimally invasive procedures across multiple specialties. The health system is the first in South Florida to utilize the new technology.
“As a Level I trauma center, we are committed to innovation and expanding our medical technology to provide the best care for our most critical patients,” said Manny Linares, CEO of Broward Health Medical Center. “This significant investment allows for unparalleled patient care, offering more evidence-based technology.”
The 900-square-foot high-tech suite will help to increase precision and safer treatment for both inpatients and outpatients. Benefits in clude less invasive procedures that will help minimize physical trauma, promote faster recovery and reduce postoperative infection rates.
“A cutting-edge interventional radiology lab is integral to the health of our medical system,” said Michael Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., medical director of interventional radiology for Broward Health.
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Hyundai and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Continue Strengthening Child Passenger Safety in South Florida
Hyundai donates $25,000 to Car Seat Safety Program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Last year, this collaboration provided nearly 120 free car seat safety checks and over 100 car seats for families in need
March 14, 2025 – Hyundai Motor America recently donated $25,000 to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in support of its Car Seat Safety Program. This ongoing collaboration is part of the corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, which seeks to improve community wellbeing through health and safety. With this donation, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital will expand access to child passenger safety education and provide more free onsite car seat safety checks and installations.
“Keeping children safe on the road requires more than just advanced vehicle technology—it takes awareness, education, and community action,” said Cole Stutz, chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor North America. “Together with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Hyundai is grateful to continue empowering families with the tools they need to safeguard our youngest passengers.”
Research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that correctly using car seats is the single most effective way to reduce injuries and save lives in crashes. However, many parents face challenges accessing appropriate car seats and may unknowingly rely on expired or recalled ones.
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Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute Names Neurologist Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, M.D., Director of Autonomic Neurology Program
March 13, 2025 – Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute has named board-certified neurologist Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, M.D., director of the autonomic neurology program. He specializes in movement disorders and autonomic failure. He treats such conditions as Parkinson’s disease, dystonic syndromes, tremor, myoclonus, Tourette syndrome, chorea, Huntington’s disease, gait and balance issues, cerebellar ataxias and dysautonomia as well as other autonomic problems such as long COVID neurological complications, orthostatic intolerance and sweat disorders.
Dr. Galvez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine in electrodiagnostic medicine and the
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in neurology and neuromuscular medicine. He also holds subspecialty certifications from the United Council of Neurological Specialties in autonomic disorders and headache medicine.
Before joining Baptist Health, Dr. Galvez was a neurologist and director of the Movement Disorders Program and Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida and the inaugural holder of the Pauline Braathen Distinguished Chair in Neurology, conferred in 2012.
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Tampa General Hospital and Lakeside Medical Center Team Up to Enhance Health Care Access in Rural Palm Beach County
Tampa General to provide strategic, operational and administrative support to Lakeside Medical Center.
March 13, 2025 – Tampa General Hospital and the Health Care District of Palm Beach County reached an agreement earlier this year for Tampa General to provide administrative leadership, operational management and strategic support for Lakeside Medical Center, the Health Care District’s public teaching hospital in Belle Glade, Florida. Together, the two organizations will work to enhance quality and increase access to care in the rural areas of Palm Beach County.
Tampa General’s work with Lakeside Medical Center marks an expansion of Tampa General’s existing network of providers and services in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, which already includes primary care, cancer care, digestive health, kidney care, radiation, oncology and general surgery.
“With this agreement, we’re extending the strategic, operational and clinical expertise we offer at Tampa General to support the leadership, providers and teams at Lakeside Medical Center and expand access to world-class care in the Glades,” said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. “It’s the best of both worlds – high quality care close to home.”
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100 HCA Healthcare Hospitals Earn Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award
Named among the nation’s top hospitals for exceptional, patient-centered care
MARCH 13, 2025 – HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that 100 of its hospitals have been recognized as 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipients by Healthgrades for providing exceptional, patient-centered care. This annual recognition is given to the top 10% of hospitals for their commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.
“Patient safety will always be at the forefront of our priorities,” said Dr. Michael Cuffe, executive vice president and chief clinical officer of HCA Healthcare. “I am proud of all of our hospitals and their staff, who continue to strive for clinical excellence, going above and beyond to provide high-quality, compassionate care to the patients who come through our doors.”
Recognition on this list is based solely on patient outcomes. To determine the top-performing hospitals for patient safety, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted complication and mortality rates for approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide. The annual study found that patients treated in hospitals that received the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award have a significantly lower chance of experiencing certain complications than patients treated at non-recipient hospitals.
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Palm Beach Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Attains National Verification from the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Program
Verification demonstrates Palm Beach Children’s Hospital commitment to providing optimal surgical care for children who require surgical services
March 13, 2025- Palm Beach Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s receives Level II verification by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program (CSV).
The CSV program was developed to improve the quality of children’s surgical care by creating a system that allows for a prospective match of every child’s individual surgical needs with a care environment that has optimal pediatric resources. The program is based upon recognized standards meant to achieve high-quality patient outcomes for children’s surgical care. CSV standards ensure that children facing surgery receive care under a multidisciplinary program with quality improvement and safety processes, data collection, and appropriate resources provided to them as patients at the hospital.
“This distinction ensures that we are delivering the highest quality of care to our patients so they can have the best chance for a good outcome,” said Dr. Anne Fischer, Medical Director of Surgical Services at Palm Beach Children’s Hospital. “We were the first hospital to ever earn the Level II distinction, which requires the right level of training for our staff, infrastructure, and protocols. We want our young patients and their families to know that they are in good hands.”
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HCA Memorial Hospital welcomes new Chief Medical Officer, Sirisha Talari, MD
MARCH 12, 2025 – HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Sirisha Talari has accepted the position of Chief Medical Officer for HCA Florida Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Talari is a board-certified family medicine physician. She attended medical school at Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India and completed her residency in family medicine at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She earned her executive MBA from The University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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VITAS Healthcare Regional Medical Director Earns AAHPM Fellow Status
MARCH 13, 2025- VITAS Healthcare proudly announces that Sandhya Bhalla, MD, regional medical director in California, has achieved Fellow status with the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). Dr. Bhalla is among 79 physicians in the AAHPM Class of 2024 recognized at the organization’s Annual Assembly in February 2025.
Fellowship is the highest honor awarded to AAHPM physician members. It recognizes dedication, expertise and scholarship in hospice and palliative medicine. Dr. Bhalla now joins several other VITAS physicians who hold this distinction.
“Being named a Fellow of the Academy is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Dr. Bhalla. “I’m proud to be part of an organization driving meaningful change in hospice and palliative care, and I look forward to continuing to serve our patients, families and communities.”
Fellowship status requires significant expertise in hospice and palliative medicine. With more than 22 years of experience in healthcare, Dr. Bhalla has dedicated her career to end-of-life care. A VITAS team member since 2023, her extensive background includes several years as a hospitalist and internist for notable healthcare organizations in San Diego.
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Mayo Clinic researchers identify proteins linked to immunotherapy resistance in metastatic colorectal cancer
MARCH 13, 2025 – A discovery by Mayo Clinic researchers may help explain why immunotherapy hasn’t been helpful for many patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. In findings published in Clinical Cancer Research, the team identified specific proteins — fibronectin and smooth muscle actin — within colorectal cancer tissues that are associated with resistance to immunotherapy treatment.
Immunotherapy is a major advance in treating cancer, but many patients, including those with metastatic colorectal cancer, do not respond to it. Until now, researchers have not known why.
“We need predictive biomarkers to guide the selection of immunotherapy for patients,” says medical oncologist and gastroenterologist Frank Sinicrope, M.D., the senior author of the study. “Identifying those who may have resistance to treatment can be useful, because then we can spare them from receiving treatment that may not be beneficial and could produce significant toxicities.”
The research team used digital spatial profiling, an advanced technology that simultaneously analyzes the expression of multiple proteins and where they are located within tissues. This approach allowed researchers to zoom in to get a bird’s eye view of a tumor that includes proteins both within and surrounding the tumor cells and how they interact.
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Exciting Updates at Miami Lighthouse: Blind Soccer & Third Grade Expansion
March 12, 2025- Last month Miami Lighthouse celebrated the dedication of our Blind Soccer Mini Pitch marking a major milestone in our comprehensive blind soccer initiative. Miami Lighthouse has developed the first comprehensive blind soccer curriculum for young early learners, ages 1 to 4 and has the first dedicated blind soccer pitch in Miami.
Our Miami Lighthouse Academy is offering blind soccer twice a week to provide even more opportunities for growth and engagement among our Academy students. We will be expanding our Miami Lighthouse Academy to include third grade in the Fall. In addition to learning blind soccer skills, our students will be taught the academic foundations in Braille and prepare them for standardized testing, making sure they have the tools they need to succeed.
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Palm Beach Symphony Welcomes Martha Rodriguez, M.D. to the Board of Directors
March 14, 2025– Internist Martha Rodriguez, M.D. and attorney Adam Wolek have joined Palm Beach Symphony’s Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors is led by executive committee members Chair James R. Borynack, Vice Chair Richard Brekus, Treasurer John D. Herrick and Secretary Don Thompson. Members include Laurie Bay, Cathie Black, Nannette Cassidy, Amy Collins, Todd Dahlstrom, Paul Goldner, Carol Hays, Marietta M. McNulty and Karen Rogers.
“We warmly welcome both Martha and Adam to our Board. They are both dedicated to the arts and have generously supported the Symphony,” said Mr. Borynack. “Martha is fulfilling our mission of ensuring that future generations appreciate classical music by bringing them to performances, including her beloved granddaughter. Adam is also a passionate advocate for the arts, particularly orchestral music, and has shown remarkable dedication to expanding our outreach through the Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony. His efforts, including securing significant instrument donations, have directly benefited young musicians.”
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Sarasota Memorial Names Employee and Leader of the Year
SARASOTA, Fla. – March 14, 2025 – Each year, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System selects an exceptional staff member and leader from its 10,500-member team to be honored as the EXCEL Employee and Leader of the Year.
A panel of past EXCEL award-winners faced the difficult task of selecting a single Employee of the Year from the outstanding group of last year’s EXCEL Employee of the Month recipients.
This year’s Employee of the Year recipient is Diane Troupe-Bryant, who works as a health unit coordinator on the Respiratory Progressive Care Unit at SMH-Sarasota. Troupe-Bryant has worked at SMH since 1987, earning the admiration and respect of her colleagues through her exceptional service, extensive knowledge, and unwavering commitment to patients and staff for nearly four decades.
Each year, Sarasota Memorial also recognizes a manager or director who exemplifies outstanding leadership and excellence.
This year’s Leader of the Year is Jackie Gould, Clinical Manager for the Orthopedic-Surgical Department at SMH-Venice. Since joining SMH in 2021, Gould has distinguished herself as an exceptional leader. Known for her thoughtful listening skills and respectful approach, she fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment that enhances both staff and patient experiences.
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Lee Health Hosts Inaugural Research Day to Showcase Medical Advancements Across the Health System
March 13, 2025 — Lee Health made history on March 11 with its first-ever Research Day, an exciting event that pulled back the curtain on groundbreaking medical discoveries happening right here in the Southwest Florida community. Attendees got an up-close look at the cutting-edge research led by dedicated physicians, residents, and healthcare professionals—work that is shaping the future of medicine every single day.
Celebrating 28 years of pioneering research, Lee Health took this milestone to the next level with an impressive showcase of innovation. More than 130 researchers presented 38 thought-provoking studies through dynamic poster sessions, in-depth self-directed reviews, and engaging oral presentations. The event even spotlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence in medicine, proving that at Lee Health, the future of healthcare is being redefined.
There were also presentations from Lee Health’s internal medicine and family medicine residency programs, pharmacy services, and a keynote address from the Lee Health Heart Institute. The event was held at HealthPark Medical Center located at 9981 S. HealthPark Dr. in Fort Myers.
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Kids’ Minds Matter raises more than $2.6 million at signature gala
Olympic great Michael Phelps brings awareness to mental health issues
March 14, 2025 – All-time Olympic great and mental health advocate Michael Phelps shared his personal story of addressing mental health issues at the Kids’ Minds Matter signature gala on March 12. The sold-out event, which was held at Arthrex One in Naples, raised more than $2.6 million to support pediatric mental and behavioral health care in our region through Lee Health and Golisano Children’s Hospital, and their community partners.
To kick off the event, Lee Health Foundation System Director of Development Anne Frazier presented the Courtnage Courage in the Community Award to Jeanne Beaulieu in recognition of her hard work and dedication to mental health advocacy, including her own personal journey of raising a child with mental health challenges.
Frazier touched on the evening’s theme, The Ripple Effect, when talking about Beaulieu’s efforts. “She has given her time, dedicating countless hours to organizing, connecting and mobilizing others to support this cause. She’s given resources, generously sponsoring events both personally and through business connections, ensuring that Kids’ Minds Matter continues to grow and reach more families in need.”
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Cleveland Clinic Celebrates a Decade of Healthcare in Abu Dhabi
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has transformed healthcare in the region, recording nearly 7M patient visits
MARCH 13, 2025 – ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: Since opening a decade ago, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has redefined complex care in the United Arab Emirates and the surrounding region, setting new benchmarks and achievements as a global medical leader.
Since 2015, the hospital recorded more than 6.8 million patient encounters, performed more than 175,000 procedures, including over 800 life-changing transplants, 550 transcatheter valve replacements and over 6,400 neurosurgeries, and has introduced hundreds of groundbreaking medical innovations that have transformed healthcare in the region.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi continues to set new global benchmarks in complex care, research and education. In 2024, the hospital served over one million patient encounters and performed over 26,000 surgical procedures.
“Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s impact is tremendous,” said Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair. “It is remarkable that in just 10 years, we have created a hospital that provides high-quality care to UAE residents and people across the region so they can experience Cleveland Clinic care close to home. We are also educating the next generation of Cleveland Clinic caregivers through multiple educational and residency programs, and our research activity is surpassing all expectations,” he added. “I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish in such a short period of time in the history of healthcare. It is a lot to be proud of.”
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FMA: Hospital Leaders Joined the FHA’s 2025 Hospital Days Event to Advocate for Key Health Care Policies
MARCH 12, 2025 – Tallahassee, FL – Representatives from more than 50 Florida hospitals and health systems, spanning from Miami to North Florida and in communities between, joined the Florida Hospital Association (FHA) in Tallahassee this week to advocate for important health care policies and investments. Health care access and timeliness of care for Floridians and the state’s visitors are top-of-mind for Florida’s hospital industry.
“Key priorities for the 2025 Legislative Session include addressing hospital finance challenges and health care regulation proposals to strengthen Florida’s hospitals and health care systems,” said Dr. Larry Antonucci, Chair of FHA’s Board of Trustees and president and CEO of Lee Health System. “These efforts aim to optimize care delivery so patients can access the right care at the right time and in the most appropriate health care setting.”
FHA-supported legislative priorities for the 2025 legislative session include Emergency Preparedness for Life-Sustaining Medical Services (SB 1798 and HB 1531), which seeks to provide flexibilities to health care providers during emergencies; ‘Rural Renaissance’ legislation to enhance access to care in our rural communities (SB 110 and HB 1427); and streamlining Medicaid provider credentialing processes to reduce bureaucracy and improve access to care for Florida’s most vulnerable populations (SB 1236 and HB 1109).
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Why Medicare Advantage keeps growing
By Jarrod Fowler, MHA
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MARCH 12 2025 – In 2023, more than half of Medicare beneficiaries (30.8 million) were enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, up from 25% in 2010. MA plans are projected to cover 60% of Medicare beneficiaries by 2030, and the trend toward greater MA enrollment shows no sign of stopping. There are numerous reasons why MA plans have become increasingly popular, including:
Caps on out-of-pocket costs. Traditional Medicare does not impose any limit on out-of-pocket costs unless the beneficiary purchases a separate “Medigap” policy. However, all MA plans come with out-of-pocket limits.
Simplified benefits and additional benefit offerings. Unlike traditional Medicare, MA plans come with prescription drug coverage, which does not have to purchased separately. Many MA plans also offer additional benefits that are not covered by traditional Medicare, such as dental coverage and coverage for prescription glasses.
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NCH Appoints Dr. Patrick A. Smith as President of the Board of Directors of HSS at NCH Kapnick Ambulatory Surgical Center
March 4, 2025 Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick A. Smith, MD, as the new President of the Board of Directors of HSS at NCH Kapnick Ambulatory Surgical Center. Dr. Smith brings over three decades of experience in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine to this leadership role.
A Michigan native, Dr. Smith graduated with honors from the University of Michigan, where he also earned his medical degree. He completed both his surgical internship and orthopedic residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Following his residency, Dr. Smith pursued a one-year sports medicine fellowship under the mentorship of Jack C. Hughston, MD, at the Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Smith is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and holds a subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine.
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HHS, DOJ Move to End Sexual Abuse and Harassment of Unaccompanied Alien Children in Shelters Operated by Southwest Key Programs
MARCH 12, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that it has stopped placement of unaccompanied alien children in shelters operated by Southwest Key Programs, Inc. (Southwest Key) and has moved all children there to other shelters.
“This administration is working fearlessly to end the tragedy of human trafficking and other abuses of unaccompanied alien children who enter the country illegally,” said HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. “For too long, pernicious actors have exploited such children both before and after they enter the United States. Today’s action is a significant step toward ending this appalling abuse of innocents.”
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Topical steroid withdrawal diagnostic criteria defined by NIH researchers
Criteria may help guide treatment of dermatitis.
March 14, 2025- Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have determined that dermatitis resulting from topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is distinct from eczema and is caused by an excess of an essential chemical compound in the body. Scientists from NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) identified treatments that could be studied in clinical trials for the condition based on their potential to lower levels of the chemical compound—called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a form of vitamin B3. The findings were published today in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Dermatitis is characterized by inflammation, itching, or burning sensations on the skin, and can result from various conditions including TSW and eczema. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common cause of dermatitis and affects 10 to 30% of children and 2 to 10% of adults each year in the United States. Topical steroids—specifically glucocorticoids or topical corticosteroids—have long been used as a first-line treatment for dermatitis caused by eczema because the drugs are safe, effective, easy to apply, and considered well-tolerated.
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9:30 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Sunrise Athletic Complex: 11501 NW 44th St. Sunrise, FL 33323 Event is Free and includes all meals and activities.
Participants will break through limitations, build momentum, try new activities, discover the power of shared experiences, and support from an uplifting community and expert healthcare professionals in South Florida. We will offer: - Personalized assessment clinic - Balance and Fall Recovery - Yoga / Stretching - Pickleball - Adaptive Cycling - And more!!! Attached is more information for you to share with any patients who might be interested. Please click link below to register: https://forms.office.com/r/vh4SLmZdND Please register no later than April 14, 2025. Please email Luzcategui@hanger.com if you have any questions. Together we can help people with limb loss/difference achieve their best outcomes! |
UNITED WAY OF BROWARD COUNTY CELEBRATES 85 YEARS OF IMPACT DURING ANNUAL MAYORS’ GALA ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 AT SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO
The Annual Mayors’ Gala will shine a spotlight on United Way of Broward County’s 85-year legacy of impact, celebrating its commitment to strengthening lives and transforming the community.
This prestigious evening brings together influential leaders, philanthropists, and changemakers dedicated to building a stronger, more resilient Broward County.
The program will showcase United Way of Broward’s far-reaching impact, including more than 130 programs offered annually and an extraordinary contribution of over half a billion dollars to the community over the past 85 years.
The evening will include a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, entertainment, and a program highlighting how United Way of Broward County fights for the health, education, and financial prosperity of every person in our community.
WSVN Local 7 Anchor and Emmy Award winning journalist Lynn Martinez will serve as the evening’s emcee.
All proceeds from the event will benefit United Way of Broward County to help support its mission.
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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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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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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
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“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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Patients in Florida are using Cannabis as their Medicine
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Highlights from MARCH 14, 2025 BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card)
Mar 14 2025- 903,790 Mar 07 2025- 902,566 Feb 28 2025- 902,647
Feb 21 2025- 901,726 Feb 14 2025- 901,125 Feb 07 2025- 900,625
Patients Added Last Week: 1,224 Qualified Ordering Physicians:
2,391
New Doctors added Last Week: 0
Reporting Period: MAR 7 - MAR 13, 2025
Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 385,365,755
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 47,040
-Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 129,660.673 Approved Dispensing Locations: 712 Added Last Week: 3 PLANET 13 - ORANGE PARK AND PORT RICHEY
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