MONDAY - AUGUST 21, 2023 South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
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NEUROSURGEON AARON BROOKING, D.O. JOINS HOLY CROSS MEDICAL GROUP
August 16, 2023 – Neurosurgeon Aaron M. Brooking, D.O. has joined Holy Cross Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician employed group of more than 130 physicians providing services throughout Broward County.
Dr. Brooking joins the neurologists and rehabilitation specialists at the Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute and Phil Smith ALS and Movement Disorders Clinic at Holy Cross Health, which provides comprehensive neurological, neurosurgical and spinal care for a variety of conditions. It is the only specialized care for ALS patients in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Previously Dr. Brooking was a neurosurgeon at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale.
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HCA FLORIDA AVENTURA HOSPITAL WELCOMES ONEL RODRIGUEZ
August 18, 2023 – HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, a 493-bed facility, and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, has named Onel Rodriguez as its chief financial officer.
Onel joins HCA Florida Aventura Hospital from HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, where he served as chief financial officer since 2020 and greatly contributed to HCA East Florida Division’s success, including managing multiple expansion projects related to surgical, emergency room and NICU services. “I am certain that Onel will be instrumental in driving our hospital’s financial agenda in support of early adoption of new technologies, service line expansions and new access points for the communities we serve,” said David LeMonte, HCA Florida Aventura Hospital’s chief executive officer. “With his experience and commitment to delivering Excellence ALWAYS, our hospital will continue to thrive and show up for our community in all we do.”
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MEMORIAL PRIMARY CARE TO OPEN WESTON LOCATION
Dr. Natalie Jorge-Rodriguez Named Attending Physician
August 18, 2023 – Expanding on the high-quality, patient-centered health services it provides throughout South Florida, Memorial Healthcare System will open its 13th primary care office August 21 in Weston. It is located at 17130 Royal Palm Boulevard (suites 1 and 2), between Weston Road and Bonaventure Boulevard.
Dr. Natalie Jorge-Rodriguez will be the facility’s attending physician. She is family practitioner who specializes in caring for adult patients with hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, obesity, mental health concerns, and thyroid conditions. She will also provide preventive medicine, including annual physical exams and screenings, for individuals 18 and over. “At Memorial Primary Care, we make ourselves accessible to our patients when they need us most,” said Dr. Jorge-Rodriguez. “I’m also passionate about addressing the effects of community-level factors and social determinants of health that may be impacting people’s lives.”
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SYLVESTER SURGEON-SCIENTIST AWARDED CENTER’S FIRST DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GRANT TO STUDY PANCREATIC CANCER
Grant Will Fund Innovative Study to Target Treatment Resistance in This Deadly Cancer
August 17, 2023 – Researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program to target chemotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer.
The $800,000, three-year grant is the first DoD award to Sylvester to study pancreatic cancer, a disease characterized by extreme resistance to chemotherapy and other treatments and dismal survival rates.
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is the most common and aggressive form of this disease. It accounts for more than 90% of cases and leads to almost 500,000 deaths per year worldwide, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT NAMES JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER A HIGH PERFORMING HOSPITAL FOR: COLON CANCER SURGERY, LUNG CANCER SURGERY, LEUKEMIA LYMPHOMA & MYELOMA, KNEE REPLACEMENT, STROKE AND HEART FAILURE
August 16, 2023 − U.S. News & World Report, the trusted source in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Jupiter Medical Center a 2023-2024 High Performing hospital for Stroke, Colon Cancer Surgery, Lung Cancer Surgery, Heart Failure, Knee Replacement, and Leukemia Lymphoma & Myeloma. This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
“The accolade from U.S. News & World Report is tremendous recognition for Jupiter Medical Center and our team of medical experts,” says Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “Our dedicated caregivers consistently provide our patients with exceptional care, and are focused on providing world-class quality, safety and patient experience. Our entire team is unwavering in its commitment to the highest quality of care and outcomes to our growing region as we continue to expand services.”
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EMILY WILLIAMS APPOINTED CLEVELAND CLINIC CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
August 18, 2023 – Cleveland Clinic has appointed Emily Williams to the role of Chief Compliance Officer, effective Sept. 1. In this executive-level position, Williams will lead Cleveland Clinic’s corporate compliance program in conjunction with the organization’s law department.
With a decade of service in Cleveland Clinic’s law department, Williams has been an advisor to hospital executives and is currently general counsel for Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Mercy and Union hospitals. Additionally, she is the law department practice group chair for hospital operations, overseeing legal work related to licensure and accreditation surveys for main campus and all Ohio regional hospitals.
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ON AUGUST 17th IN TIMES SQUARE: HOSPICE LEADERS CELEBRATE FORMER PRESIDENT CARTER
VITAS was among the hospice providers in Times Square that paid tribute to Carter’s life and legacy, celebrating the six-month milestone of his end-of-life journey
NEW YORK CITY, NY- AUGUST 17, 2023 —On the 180th day since Former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice care, VITAS Healthcare and other hospice providers from across the US joined for a special celebration in Times Square in New York City to honor the life and continued legacy of America’s 39th president. The event, hosted by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), commemorated Carter’s remarkable six-month milestone journey in hospice care at home.
Times Square, known for its iconic billboards and vibrant atmosphere, served as the backdrop for this heartfelt milestone celebration as the world-famous Nasdaq screen displayed a message of thanks to the former president. More than a dozen hospice community leaders paid tribute to his commitment to public service and his unwavering advocacy for healthcare advancement.
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DR. COURTNEY WHITT RECEIVES STATE AWARD HONORING SERVICE TO UNDERSERVED
August 15, 2023 – Healthcare Network Director of Behavioral Health and psychologist Courtney Whitt PhD., received the Jessie Trice Outstanding Clinician Award from the Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC) at the association’s recent annual conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Jessie Trice Distinguished Clinician Award recognizes an individual for their outstanding commitment in providing services for the underserved, dedication to continuous quality improvement, evidence-based medicine, health care innovation, willingness to “go the extra mile” for their patients and to work collaboratively with peers to ensure the best possible outcomes for all patients.
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ROBINS & MORTON INSPIRES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPLORE CONSTRUCTION CAREERS AT FIU SHE BUILDS SUMMER CAMP
August 17, 2023 – Team members from construction firm Robins & Morton recently spent several days in Miami working with future industry professionals at Florida International University College of Engineering and Computing’s She Builds Summer Camp, hosted by the Moss Department of Construction Management.
The five-day camp provided eighth through 12th grade girls with the opportunity to learn from women working in various roles in the construction and engineering industries. Now in its fourth year, the camp is available at no cost to attendees.
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13 HOSPITALS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY AND THE TREASURE COAST RECOGNIZED FOR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR AMERICANS WITH HEART DISEASE AND STROKE
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care
August 17, 2023 – If you’re experiencing heart disease or stroke, every second makes a difference in your health outcome. That includes the seconds that hospital teams spend providing the best practices for care. 13 hospitals in Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties are among 2,800 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke.
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NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION JEWISH FAMILY HOME CARE RECEIVES A $10,000 GRANT FROM THE MASSMUTUAL FOUNDATION
August 8, 2023 – Jewish Family Home Care (JFHC), a not-for-profit agency, has received a $10,000 grant from the MassMutual Foundation as part of the foundation’s national Community Service Award (CSA) program. Jewish Family Home Care is one of 32 organizations to receive an award. The MassMutual Foundation made the grant in honor of the volunteer efforts of Sam Eppy, CPFA a financial professional affiliated with Levanti Wealth in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
“We are stronger when we come together as a community. Our Community Service Awards program recognizes financial professionals that choose to affiliate with MassMutual and embody the ‘Live Mutual’ spirit, working with members of their respective neighborhoods, towns, and cities, helping nonprofits with which they are involved grow and thrive,” said Dennis Duquette, head of MassMutual Community Responsibility and president of the MassMutual Foundation. “We are proud of the time and energy Sam Eppy dedicates to better his community and are delighted to support his great work.”
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EXCEL CONSTRUCTION OF FLORIDA ANNOUNCES 2023 NONPROFIT GRANT WINNER
DAVIE, Fla. August 17, 2023 – In celebration of National Nonprofit Day, Excel Construction of Florida today announced that it has selected FLITE (Fort Lauderdale Independence, Training and Education) Center, as the recipient of a $15,000 grant to transform an indoor space at its main center in West Palm Beach, which will help support the new Falcon’s Ridge Emergency Landing Space for youth survivors of human trafficking.
The leading construction firm Excel Construction of Florida, whose mission is to “Stand for What Counts” in the community and in business, invited nonprofit organizations in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties to apply for a $15,000 construction grant that included materials and staff time for a renovation or beautification project.
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LEE HEALTH’S GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER SKILLED NURSING UNIT EARNS NATIONAL SILVER QUALITY AWARD
August 17, 2023 —The Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) has earned the 2023 Silver Achievement in Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).
The program recognizes organizations that meet progressively rigorous standards of performance to further improve the lives of residents and staff in long-term care.
This year, 63 skilled nursing care centers, eight assisted living communities, and one dual skilled nursing/assisted living facility in 27 states earned the Silver Award.
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HHS AWARDS $30 MILLION TO EXPAND DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING FOR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
Critical funding to sustain health centers into the future expires at the end of September
On August 9, 2023, to help mark National Health Center Week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), awarded $30 million to 151 HRSA-funded health centers to improve developmental outcomes among children ages 0-5 through increased screenings and follow-up services. Today’s announcement is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to high-quality care early in childhood and ensuring that young children have the strongest possible start.
Health centers are the vital source of primary care for more than 30 million people across the country, and ongoing, sustainable funding for health centers expires at the end of September. Health centers provide essential preventive and primary care services in the highest need communities across the country. Health centers will use today’s funding to strengthen and expand the availability of early childhood services that are vital for reducing gaps in school readiness and improving children’s ability to succeed.
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THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $100 MILLION TO GROW THE NURSING WORKFORCE
On August 10th 2023 the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced awards of more than $100 million to train more nurses and grow the nursing workforce. These investments will address the increasing demand for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and nurse faculty.
“Nurses are an essential part of our nation’s health care system,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “Now more than ever, we need to double down on our investments in nurses who care for communities across the country.”
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MARIJUANA AND HALLUCINOGEN USE, BINGE DRINKING REACHED HISTORIC HIGHS AMONG ADULTS 35 TO 50
NIH-funded study also shows younger adults reported marijuana, vaping, and hallucinogen use at or near historically high levels
August 17, 2023 – Past-year use of marijuana and hallucinogens by adults 35 to 50 years old continued a long-term upward trajectory to reach all-time highs in 2022, according to the Monitoring the Future (MTF) panel study, an annual survey of substance use behaviors and attitudes of adults 19 to 60 years old. Among younger adults aged 19 to 30, reports of past-year marijuana and hallucinogen use as well as marijuana and nicotine vaping significantly increased in the past five years, with marijuana use and vaping at their highest historic levels for this age group in 2022. The MTF study is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, and is conducted by scientists at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research, Ann Arbor.
While binge drinking has generally declined for the past 10 years among younger adults, adults aged 35 to 50 in 2022 reported the highest prevalence of binge drinking ever recorded for this age group, which also represents a significant past-year, five-year, and 10-year increase.
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NIH ESTABLISHES MATERNAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
Initiative to support research to reduce pregnancy-related complications and deaths and promote maternal health equity.
August 17, 2023 – The National Institutes of Health has awarded $24 million in first-year funding to establish Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence. Part of NIH’s Implementing a Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) initiative, the centers will develop and evaluate innovative approaches to reduce pregnancy-related complications and deaths and promote maternal health equity. The grants are expected to last seven years and total an estimated $168 million, pending the availability of funds.
Compared to other high-income countries, the United States has a high rate of maternal deaths, with more than 1,200 such deaths occurring in 2021, the most recent year for which data are available. Each year tens of thousands more Americans experience severe pregnancy-related complications, which can raise the risk of future health concerns, including high blood pressure, diabetes and mental health conditions. There are stark disparities in these maternal health outcomes by racial and ethnic group, age, education, socioeconomic status and geographic region.
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The 2000s are Back, and They’re Better Than Ever! Handy to Host Y2K Themed Fundraiser on Saturday, September 23rd
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WHEN: Saturday, September 23, 2023 – 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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AYR WELLNESS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2023 RESULTS
Revenue up 18% Y/Y to $116.7 Million, Excluding Discontinued Operations
Company Delivers Record Adjusted EBITDA1 of $29.4 Million, up 78% Y/Y, 12% Sequentially, with Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 25%
GAAP Loss from Operations Improved 81% Y/Y, 79% Sequentially to $(4.5) Million, Excluding Discontinued Operations
MIAMI, August 17, 2023 — AYR Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (“AYR” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (“MSO”), is reporting financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Unless otherwise noted, all results are presented in U.S. dollars.
The following financial measures are reported as results from continuing operations due to the sale of the Company’s business in Arizona in March 2023, which are reported as discontinued operations. All historical comparisons have been restated accordingly.
David Goubert, President & CEO of AYR, said, “The second quarter represented a meaningful step in AYR’s journey towards generating meaningful cash flow, as we simultaneously got leaner and more efficient while continuing to lay the foundation for revenue growth. We generated record Adjusted EBITDA, up 78% year-over-year with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 25% and improved our GAAP loss from operations by 81% year-over-year to a loss of $4.5 million. Our efforts around cost savings and optimization accelerated margin expansion ahead of our expectations, and we believe these efforts will enable us to maintain Adjusted EBITDA margin in the mid-twenties for the second half as we unlock working capital through aggressive inventory management throughout the remainder of the year.
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Over 840,000 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 AUGUST 18, 2023 PDF OF REPORT
BY THE NUMBERS Qualified Patients: (Active ID Card):
Aug 18 2023- 840,041 Aug 11 2023- 838,470
Aug 4 2023- 837,122 July 28 2023- 835,879
July 21 2023- 834,108 July 14 2023- 833,463
Patients Added Last Week: 1,571
Qualified Ordering Physicians: 2,618
New Doctors added Last Week: 9 Reporting Period:
Aug 11 - Aug 17 2023 Amount of Medical Marijuana Dispensed - (mgs THC) 314,944,755
Amount of Low-THC Cannabis Dispensed - (mgs CBD ) 2,445,822 Amount of Marijuana in a Form for Smoking (oz) 103,144.457 Approved Dispensing Locations: 587 Added Last Week: 1
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