Author: Dorron Blumberg

It’s rare for people to get to thank the emergency medical personnel who provided their lifesaving care, but that’s what happened for 73-year-old Leonard Bechtold of Jupiter Farms. He returned to Jupiter Medical Center on Friday, May 17, to meet the paramedics and the hospital’s stroke team members whose quick response and expertise were instrumental in his survival and recovery.

According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, EMTs and Paramedics are projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Emergencies, such as car crashes, natural disasters, and acts of violence, will continue to require the skills of EMTs and paramedics. 

The new Mastroianni Family Pediatric Emergency Department at Jupiter Medical Center recently opened. Located adjacent to the hospital’s existing emergency department, the new pediatric ED brings specialized pediatric emergency care closer to home for residents of Jupiter and the surrounding communities.

In her role as the physician liaison at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, which is part of Tenet Health, Geness LeBron Bump understands the importance of connecting with leaders in the healthcare field. Not only does she work with both physicians and the executive team at the hospital to improve operability, but she also uses their input to help educate the community about Tenet’s service lines.