Dr. Matthew Kolek, specialist in the treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias, ushered in the new service for Jupiter Medical Center’s rapidly growing Heart & Vascular Institute with the hospital’s first WATCHMAN™ implant procedure. The WATCHMAN™ implant is the only FDA-approved device proven to reduce stroke risk due to non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) and does not require long-term blood-thinning medications.
 
 
March 17, 2021 – Jupiter Medical Center, rated No. 1 in safety, quality and patient satisfaction, added another leading-edge treatment to its rapidly expanding Heart & Vascular Institute with its first WATCHMAN™ implant procedure. The WATCHMAN™ implant—approved by the FDA to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation that is not caused by heart valve problems—will be of tremendous benefit to those seeking AFib treatment without the use of blood thinners like Warfarin.
 
“The side effects of blood thinners for some patients have been well documented,” says Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “This WATCHMAN™ implant procedure provides our cardiac care team with another important tool in the treatment of non-valvular atrial fibrillation. We are delighted to offer this advanced care to those throughout Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast who may benefit.”  
 
Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal beating of the heart that not only is uncomfortable but can have serious health consequences including stroke. An abnormally beating heart is susceptible to creating blood clots, which can lead to stroke, and patients with AFib are five times more likely to suffer a stroke than those without. AFib stroke victims are also more apt to suffer fatal or more debilitating strokes than those resulting from other causes.   
 
Over 90% of stroke-causing blood clots that come from the heart form in a small area called the left atrial appendage. Permanently closing off this area with the WATCHMAN™ implant is an effective way to reduce stroke risk in patients with AFib not caused by valve problems. The procedure usually requires an overnight stay in the hospital and the device is implanted by catheterization, not by open-heart surgery.   
 
An estimated 5 million Americans are affected by AFib, and over 50,000 of them have undergone the WATCHMAN™ implant procedure.
 
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Rated No. 1 for safety, quality and patient satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and across the Treasure Coast. The award-winning hospital is iconic throughout the state because of its outstanding team of physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and technologies and commitment to compassionate care.  Jupiter Medical Center is recognized as the region’s only independent, not-for-profit hospital providing an array of inpatient and outpatient services, including Heart and Vascular Healthcare, Oncology, Orthopedics and Women & Children’s Healthcare Services. For more information about Jupiter Medical Center, please call (561) 263-2234 or visit www.jupitermed.com. 
 


Joana Silva Testimonial featuring ventricular arrhythmia care by Dr. Erik Beyer
 
March 17 2021 – Dr. Erik Beyer’s expertise in a life-saving left sympathectomy procedure helped stabilize Joana’s heart and gives her hope of one day reuniting with her children and grandchildren.   
 
My heart began beating extremely fast. My significant other, Sergio, attempted to check my blood pressure. The results were off the charts. It was so high that the machine itself was unable to provide a definite reading. As a result, we decided to go to the hospital to seek treatment for my condition. Sure enough, my heart rate was over 190 BPM (beats per minute) which was much higher than normal. Once I got settled in at the hospital, several attending doctors and nurses began to evaluate my condition in greater detail. At this point, my heart rate maintained its high reading between 180-200 BPM. 
 
Due to this, the best course of treatment as decided by the team attending to me was decided to be an emergency procedure that consisted of stopping and restarting my heart. To undergo this process, my heart was cooled with ice and restarted to around 30-40 BPM. My heartbeat gradually rose until I became stable. It was also during this procedure that a defibrillator was installed. Despite the procedure, my heart rate became erratic once again, and two cardiac ablations had to be performed by a cardiologist. The procedures were unfortunately deemed unsuccessful as a consequence of a life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia that I had. The team called in Dr. Erik Beyer, a specialist in cardiothoracic surgery, to consult. 
  
Dr. Beyer wasted no time in diagnosing my condition and planning treatment. He also was wary of the fact that I suffer from Chagas disease, a malady caused by an insect bite that can result in an enlarged heart among other cardiac complications. This terrified me to the core. I had already lost four siblings to various heart ailments, and didn’t want to suffer the same fate. Dr. Beyer performed a left sympathectomy to treat my previously mentioned ventricular arrhythmia. The surgery took place at Florida Medical Center, a campus of North Shore in Fort Lauderdale and I immediately began to feel relief upon exiting the procedure. 
 
Daniel Mock, a clinical cardiothoracic nurse practitioner with Dr. Beyer’s staff also helped to explain everything surrounding my heart condition. He treated us like family and created a very safe and caring environment that allowed us to fully digest the details of my condition. The rest of the team was also phenomenal in helping me through my recovery. Despite having heart surgery during the COVID-19 Pandemic, I never felt at any moment that my life wasn’t in good hands. 
 
With a healthy heart, I look forward to the opportunity to go on vacation to visit my extended family in Brazil once COVID-19 is under control and it becomes safe for me to travel. My daughter is a nurse in Brazil. I have been speaking to her virtually every day during my ordeal, and she is overly impressed with the care I’ve received from Dr. Beyer and my care team. I have other children and grandchildren in Brazil as well. It is thanks to Dr. Beyer’s work that I can feel confident in the fact that I will see them again soon.   
 
By the blessing of God and the dedication of Dr. Beyer and the medical staff at the hospital, I’m here today to live life to the fullest and share more time with my family. I have found angels within Dr. Beyer, Daniel and my care team. I am eternally thankful. 
 
For more information on Dr. Erik Beyer visit: www.DrErikBeyer.com 
 
 
 


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March 16, 2021 – Myles smiles because of you! Today he’s a happy and healthy one year old, something that didn’t always seem possible. Myles has a lot to smile about thanks to the lifesaving care he has received since birth at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and the continued care from his team of pediatric specialists.
 
 
Myles struggled just to make it into this world and has overcome incredible odds. 
 
“I knew there would be challenges,” says mom, Maddie Levy. “He’s a fighter.”
 
In his first 12 months Myles has seen many of the doctors and specialists at Golisano including his cardiologist, pulmonologist, endocrinologist, nephrologist and ophthomologist just to name a few. Most recently Myles had a sleep study involving an overnight stay at Golisano looking for an incidence of obstructive sleep apnea, which is common in Down Syndrome children. In the same week, Myles visited Golisano for outpatient labs to check for anemia. Later this month he will see his pediatric ophthomologist again.
 
Despite all these regular visits, mom isn’t discouraged and says the team at Golisano always has her back. “They make it all possible. They build the roadmap. When it comes to Myles, I know the only limits placed on him will be those placed by others,” said Levy.  “He has not stopped breaking through the stereotypes since birth and is reaching all kinds of ‘Mylestones’.”
 
Mom’s term of ‘Mylestones’ is exactly why this little fighter is being named the 2021 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN) Champion for Golisano. Myles and his family have seen all parts of the hospital and represent so many of it’s unique specialities that are focused on helping kids grow up healthy and strong. Myles meets the CMN motto of “Change Kids’ Health, Change the Future.” 
 
Myles’ care focuses a lot right now on physical, occupational and speech therapy at The Children’s Rehabilitation Center at Golisano Children’s Hospital. “This has been such an enriching experience for us,” says Levy. 
 
“The therapists are so kind and knowledgeable. They only want what is best for Myles.” Levy says the care goes beyond just her growing baby and says the team at Golisano has taught her a lot about being a first time mom and helped her with balancing life, not just the therapies and medicine. “They are there for both of us, it’s comforting.” Levy says and admits she’s blown away with how much a tiny tot can learn. 
 
“He works super hard in therapy,” said Maddie. “Right now, he’s in swimming lessons too, he loves it and doesn’t give up!” 
 
Myles will be featured in local CMN campaigns for Golisano throughout the year at Costco, Dairy Queen, iHop, Panda Express, Publix, Ace Hardware, Wal-Mart and more! 
 
“We are so honored to be able to help share our story and help this incredible hospital. We love Golisano and the entire team that works with Myles.They truly put children and families first,” said Levy.
 
To make a gift in honor of Myles, the 2021 Children’s Miracle Network Champion for Southwest Florida and learn more about visit SunshineAndMiracles.org. Every gift stays local and helps to create more miracles for kids, like Myles, who count on Golisano Children’s Hospital of SWFL- the region’s only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
 
When we change kids’ health, we change the future – for all of us.
 
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About Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida
Established in 1994, Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida has been named a “Top Hospital” three consecutive years by The Leapfrog Group. It is the only recognized children’s hospital between Tampa and Miami. Lee Health opened the new 134-bed Golisano Children’s Hospital in May 2017, relocating the children’s hospital from the adjacent HealthPark Medical Center. It includes comprehensive pediatric services including a 24-hour pediatric emergency department, hematology-oncology unit, milk lab, Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center, and Level II and Level III NICU with 70 private rooms. Golisano Children’s Hospital is proud to have been named Soliant’s 2018 Most Beautiful Hospital in the U.S., a recognition determined by popular vote For more information, visit GolisanoChildrensSWFL.org
 
About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $7 billion, most of it $1 at a time through the charity’s Miracle Balloon icon. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit’s mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. Find out why children’s hospitals need community support, and learn about your member hospital, at CMNHospitals.org and facebook.com/CMNHospitals.
 


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March 16, 2021 – Head and neck oncologic surgeon Meghan Crawley, M.D., joins Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute. Dr. Crawley specializes in head and neck surgery and reconstruction. She has extensive experience in robotic surgical techniques and microvascular free tissue transfer for patients that need large reconstructions.
 
“I would like to welcome Dr. Crawley to our head and neck cancer team,” said Leonard Kalman, M.D., executive deputy director and chief medical officer at Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute. “Her training in the latest surgical techniques, including restorative reconstruction, will make her a valuable asset to Miami Cancer Institute.”
 
Dr. Crawley joins Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where she completed a fellowship in head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery.
 
Her research has been featured in several peer-reviewed publications, including Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, The Laryngoscope, Diabetes Care, Gastroenterology and the Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology.
 
In 2017, she was awarded the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery’s Humanitarian Travel Grant for mission work in Haiti. During this medical mission trip, Dr. Crawley treated patients with advanced thyroid disease and oral cavity tumors.
 
Dr. Crawley earned her medical degree from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She completed her residency in head and neck surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and her fellowship in head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstructive surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
 
She will see patients at Baptist Health’s Miami Cancer Institute, located at 8900 North Kendall Drive in Miami.
 
About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 11 hospitals, more than 23,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health Care On Demand, a virtual health platform. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.