Author: Dorron Blumberg

February 5, 2020 – About 29 million Americans use over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat pain. Every year in the United States, NSAID use is attributed to approximately 100,000 hospitalizations and 17,000 deaths. In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently strengthened its warning about risks of non-aspirin NSAIDs on heart attacks and strokes. While each over-the-counter and prescription pain reliever has benefits and risks, deciding which one to use is complicated for health care providers and their patients. 

February 5, 2020 – Hilary Hoo-you has been named Regional Director of Behavioral Health for Broward Health Medical Center and Broward Health Imperial Point. She will oversee the development, implementation, evaluation and operational management of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services at both hospitals.

February 4, 2020 – To coincide with Leap Year, Lee Health has discounted the price of Lee TeleHealth to $29 for the month of February, a discount of $20 dollar off the regular price. Lee TeleHealth is a convenient alternative to visiting the emergency department or a walk-in clinic when suffering from an illness or injury that is nonlife-threatening. 

February 4 – HCA East Florida Division is excited to announce Allan Stewart, M.D., F.A.C.S, F.A.C.C. has recently been appointed to a leadership position over the cardiovascular surgery programs at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Kendall Regional Medical Center and Mercy Hospital. As Medical Director, Dr. Stewart will lend his technical expertise in the field of minimally invasive mitral valve repair and complex aortic surgery to enhance the extensive services currently offered at the three hospitals. 

February 6, 2020 – Broward Health brought its high-quality care to Tallahassee last month as part the Florida Legislature’s “Doctor of the Day” program. Broward Health physician Joshua Lenchus, D.O., who practices internal medicine and is the regional medical officer at Broward Health Medical Center, spent January 22nd providing care to members of the state legislature and legislative staff.