Author: Dorron Blumberg

Jonathan L Rakofsky, MD, 2020 Physician of the Year

Posted by | Nov 5, 2020 | |

November 5 2020 – Jonathan L Rakofsky, M.D. was awarded the title of 2020 Physician of the Year in the field of Emergency Medicine, as announced by Max A. Adams, Esq. of the MediLaw Firm at a virtual ceremony on July 24, 2020. ”The Resident/Physician of the Year award is to acknowledge our emerging medical trailblazers and to honor the established front runners in the medical profession. The award spotlights residents and physicians throughout the state of Florida for their hard work, dedication, and exceptional performance. The Physician Award recognizes the physician who is consistently achieving high standards in their medical specialty and is looked upon as a role model and mentor by their peers.”

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Family Medicine Physician Rodolfo Perez-Gallardo, MD, Joins Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Posted by | Nov 5, 2020 | |

November 5, 2020 – Cleveland Clinic Martin Health welcomes board-certified family medicine physician Rodolfo Perez-Gallardo, MD. 
 
Dr. Perez is now accepting new patients at Martin Health at St. Lucie West, located at 1095 NW St. Lucie West Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. Patients may call 772.785.5511 to request an appointment, or they may also do so online at martinhealth.org/primarycare.
 
 

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Florida Blue Parent Company Acquires Majority Stake in New Directions Behavioral Health

Posted by | Nov 5, 2020 | |

Advances GuideWell’s mission and long-term strategy to deliver integrated,
holistic health care to help people and communities achieve better health
 
November 3, 2020 – GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation (GuideWell), the parent to a family of forward-thinking companies focused on transforming health care including Florida Blue, Florida’s leading health insurer, announced that it has signed an agreement to become the majority shareholder of New Directions Behavioral Health (New Directions), a leading managed behavioral health care organization. 
 

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Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Launches Hotline for Patients

Posted by | Nov 4, 2020 | |

November 4, 2020 –  As of today, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is launching a hotline, designed to expand phone access to reach physician offices.
 
This hotline will be staffed by patient access caregivers, allowing the community to speak directly with a representative that can assist with requests for appointment scheduling, prescription refills, and follow-up questions for providers.
 
The number for the hotline is 772.770.6815 and will be available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
 

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