Author: Dorron Blumberg

DOH-Miami-Dade Congratulates Dr. Reynald Jean as a 2019 Health Care Hero

May 22, 2019 – Dr. Reynald Jean, Director of Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Epidemiology, Disease Control, Clinical Laboratory, Immunization Services and Public Health Preparedness for the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (DOH-Miami-Dade) is the proud recipient of the 2019 Health Care Heroes Award in the category of Health Care Professionals. 

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Kendall Regional’s Burn and Reconstructive Team Provides Tips on Staying Safe this Memorial Day

Every Memorial Day, friends and families get together for cookouts in celebration of the start of summer. However, for the staff at the Burn & Reconstructive Centers of Florida at Kendall Regional Medical Center in Miami, the holiday is a time to spotlight safety.
 
As the #1 Burn Hospital in South Florida, Kendall Regional’s team strives to spread awareness on burn prevention and safety tips. Dr. Haaris Mir, the Medical Director of the Burn and Reconstructive Center, explains how injuries they see can range from severe burns caused by bonfires, to minor burns caused by people touching hot surfaces, such as the closed lid of a grill. 
 

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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HEALTH SYSTEM LAUNCHES EXECUTIVE HEALTH AND CONCIERGE MEDICINE PROGRAM

The University of Miami Health System has launched an executive health and concierge medicine program that will provide personalized and expedited care to its members. 
Stephen V. Avallone, M.D., director of executive health and concierge medicine, launched the program alongside Cristina I. Pravia, associate director of executive health and concierge medicine, both of whom previously launched a similar program at Cleveland Clinic program. 
 

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Mast, Overdorf among guests of New Horizons "Flamingle"

May 19, 2019 – Board Director Mary Baysinger hosts event to raise awareness of mental health needs in Martin County.
The beautiful waterfront setting of Board Director Mary Baysinger’s Palm City home was the perfect spot for a Florida-style meet and mingle — a “Flamingle”  — with friends and neighbors interested in learning more about the services offered by New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee
 

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