Author: Dorron Blumberg

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common and frequent, irregular sinus heart rhythm ailment diagnosed today. In some cases, the standard treatment option for AFib is cardiac ablation. However, cardiac ablation can fail. Today, there is an alternative available for these types of failed ablation cases. The Cox-Maze Procedure is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure for long-standing and persistent atrial fibrillation. Treatment for atrial fibrillation is paramount due to the fact this type of “fast” heart rhythm can increase the risk of a stroke in individuals at a seven-time higher rate than those without the disorder.

January 18 2021 – After ten months of wrestling with the global COVID-19 pandemic and seeing infections continue to rage in the U.S., there is finally reason for optimism as distribution of vaccines begins. While the initial supply prioritizes vaccination of patient-facing healthcare workers and seniors, the national goal is to vaccinate everyone as supplies increase in the weeks and months ahead.

January 16 2021 – The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is currently assisting the Florida Department of Health-Palm Beach County (DOH) with its email waitlist of individuals 65 years and older who submitted an email to DOH requesting a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

Janaury 15 2021 – New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee, a nonprofit mental  health and addiction recovery provider serving 15,000 children and adults annually, is pleased to  announce William Wims has assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer and President.