Author: Dorron Blumberg

Hialeah Hospital proudly honors Daisy Award winner, Yailyn Abascal

Posted by | Jan 20, 2021 | |

January 20 2021 – As a nurse at Hialeah Hospital, Yailyn Abascal, RN is recognized for striving to make a difference one patient at a time. This nomination is a testament to her hard work. Yailyn Abascal received the Daisy Award for her compassion, kindness and patience. She ensures that both the patient, and the patient’s family, receive exceptional care. “We congratulate Yailyn Abascal for being a Daisy Award winner. She is an inspiration to the team of nurses she works with,” said Michael Bell, CEO of Hialeah Hospital.

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Coral Gables Names Physician of the Fourth Quarter

Posted by | Jan 20, 2021 | |

January 20 2021 – Coral Gables Hospital proudly honors Internal Medicine Physician, Dr. Carlos Riveros, as the hospital’s Physician of the Fourth Quarter. Dr. Riveros was nominated because his colleagues describe him as highly engaged, and he is beloved by both staff and patients. Dr. Riveros was presented with a plaque in recognition of his outstanding service, commitment and dedication to caring for patients.

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WESTSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MAKES HISTORY IN CARDIAC CARE WITH HOSPITAL’S FIRST EVER WATCHMAN FLX CASE

Posted by | Jan 20, 2021 | |

This permanent heart implant is the only FDA-approved device for the reduction of stroke risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation  
 
January 20, 2021 – Westside Regional Medical Center made history this week as clinical cardiac electrophysiologist and the Director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory at Westside, Dr. David Kenigsberg, FHRS, performed the hospital’s first implant of the WATCHMAN™ Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device on a patient with atrial fibrillation (AF). The minimally invasive Watchman FLX procedure took place on Monday, January 18, 2020, and only lasted approximately 30 minutes.
 

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Advocate Radiation Oncology opens location in Tamarac

Posted by | Jan 20, 2021 | |

January 20, 2021 – Advocate Radiation Oncology has opened a new location in Tamarac to serve cancer patients in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.
 
Located at 7850 N. University Drive, the Tamarac office features state-of-the-art cancer-fighting machines and the same level of compassionate care that define Advocate, a locally owned and operated radiation oncology practice.
 

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#HANLEYEFFECT SAVES LIVES THROUGH THE LIFESAVER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Posted by | Jan 20, 2021 | |

While the addiction epidemic continues to be the leading cause of preventable death for Americans under the age of 55, Hanley Foundation is providing a lifeline through its Lifesaver Scholarship Program. The #HanleyEffect saves lives.
 
January 20, 2021 – Since 1984, Hanley Foundation has been working to prevent substance use disorders; train professionals to identify the signs and symptoms; ensure individuals and families are not kept from recovery due to financial hardship; and change the conversation about substance use to one of understanding and empathy. The organization has made significant progress against an ever-growing challenge. This is the #HanleyEffect.
 

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