Author: Dorron Blumberg

Cleveland Clinic Florida Performs 100th Heart Transplant Florida patient receives second chance at life

Posted by | Nov 6, 2019 | |

November 4, 2019 – Cleveland Clinic Florida completed its 100th heart transplant when 71-year old Ft. Pierce resident Gary Pettit received a new heart at its hospital in Weston, Florida in late September.  Pettit, a resident of Hutchinson Island, was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure and had been battling heart issues for 11 years. Following the surgery, Pettit had high praise for the Clinic’s surgical team and said he “feels great” while continuing to undergo cardiac rehabilitation at his home

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Paid Sick Leave and Flextime Benefits Result in Significantly More Retirement Savings

Posted by | Nov 6, 2019 | |

FAU, Cleveland State Study First to Explore Relationship between Workplace Employment Benefits and Retirement Savings in Older American Males
 
November 5, 2019 – The United States is facing a retirement savings crisis. Nearly half of all Americans have nothing saved for their retirement or have no access to retirement plans at work. About half of white Americans will not be able to maintain their standard of living in retirement and the situation is even more dire for black and Hispanic Americans. Understanding what variables influence workers’ retirement savings and to what extent is critical.
 

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SFHHA Annual Golf Tournament

Posted by | Nov 4, 2019 | |

The South Florida Hospital & Healthcare Association’s 27th Annual Golf Tournament will be held Monday, November 4 at Lago Mar Country Club, 500 NW 127 Ave, Plantation. For more information, call (954) 964-1660 or email...

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