Author: Dorron Blumberg

Cleveland Clinic Weston Adds Electrophysiologist and Interventional Cardiologist to Heart and Vascular Team

Posted by | Oct 1, 2020 | |

September 30, 2020 – In an effort to continue providing patients in South Florida with world- class care, Cleveland Clinic Weston has added two new specialists to its Heart and Vascular Team. 
 
John Bibawy, MD, a cardiologist who specializes in electrophysiology and heart rhythm disorders, and Emad Hakemi, MD MSc, an interventional cardiologist with specialty training in structural heart disease, recently joined Cleveland Clinic Weston’s team of doctors.
 

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BROWARD HEALTH EXPANDS VISITOR POLICY

Posted by | Oct 1, 2020 | |

September 30 2020 – Effective immediately, Broward Health has updated its visitor policy, allowing patients one visitor over the age of 18 each day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. The revised policy follows all the safety measures the healthcare system continues to implement to help limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community and ensure the well-being of our patients and caregivers.

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AMA petitions U.S. Supreme Court to review administration’s Title X restrictions

Posted by | Oct 1, 2020 | |

October 1 2020 – The American Medical Association (AMA) today petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Court of Appeals decision upholding a 2019 Trump administration rule that imposed drastic changes on the Title X family planning program, inappropriately interfering with open communications between patients and health care professionals. The AMA’s petition was joined by Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), the National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA), the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Essential Access Health (EAH), the Oregon Medical Association and others. 

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GASTRO HEALTH ADAPTS CARE DELIVERY DURING COVID-19 WITH USE OF CAPSOCAM PLUS

Posted by | Oct 1, 2020 | |

Fully remote capsule eliminates in-person visits; reduces exposure
 
October 1, 2020 – Gastro Health, a national leading medical group specializing in digestive health, is one of a select few gastroenterology practices in the United States that will now allow patients to utilize the CapsoCam Plus®, a small bowel capsule endoscope, in their comfort of their homes. This new method of home care is one of the many innovative ways that Gastro Health is modifying the way physicians continue to deliver high quality during the COVID-19 pandemic while ensuring minimal in-person contact. 
 

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Good Samaritan Medical Center Reminds Community to Stay Up-to-Date on Screenings and Treatments During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month In October

Posted by | Oct 1, 2020 | |

October 1st 2020- Good Samaritan Medical Center, part of Tenet’s Palm Beach Health Network, is reminding the community to make sure to make an appointment for your annual mammogram during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Early diagnosis of breast cancer can greatly increase the chance of successful treatment.

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