Author: Dorron Blumberg

Security Officer honored for rendering aid to man with gunshot wound

February 26, 2021 – On Thursday, February 25, Security Officer Tyreke Spann was recognized for his quick action in saving the life of another while on duty. Representatives from the Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education, UM Emergency Management and Campus Safety, and the South Florida Health Coalition were on hand to present Spann with the “2021 Life Saving Award.” 

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Salute to Physicians – Delray Medical Center

Dr. Mahdi Taha is the medical director of medical oncology at Delray Medical Center. In his role, Dr. Taha works in collaboration with medical peers, colleagues, and hospital leadership, serving as a liaison to medical staff committees, identifying current and future technology requirements, advising on the modifications of existing programs

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ArtServe Hosts Free "Arts and Health" Self-Care Workshop

Four-Week “Creating for Compassion” Series Certified by University of Florida
 
February 26, 2021 – Artists have long known that both creating and enjoying art can help even the most stoic among us experience deep empathy.  Now, doctors are actually prescribing art therapy to help treat a variety of illnesses, from Alzheimer’s Disease, to heart trouble and depression. With COVID-19 pandemic changing daily, ArtServe has embraced the “physician, heal thyself” proverb to offer a free workshop series called “Creating for Compassion” for those who feel mentally and physically exhausted from being pushed beyond their limits, such as health care workers.

 

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Meet Andrea Tomczak, BSN, RN, WCC, CHRN

February 26, 2021 – Andrea is a wound nurse specialist at Broward Health Imperial Point and has been with the healthcare system for 12 years. 
 
Wound care and hyperbaric treatment are integrated parts of patient care at BHIP’s Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine. The specialized treatment allows for a comprehensive approach to managing challenging, non-healing wounds.
 

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