Author: Dorron Blumberg

May 10, 2019 — The distinguished team of heart and vascular experts at JFK Medical Center recently became the first in the state of Florida to perform a new and innovative technique that prevents coronary artery obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a rare but often fatal complication.  The procedure is called, Bioprosthetic Aortic Scallop Intentional Laceration to prevent Iatrogenic Coronary Artery obstruction (BASILICA).

May 16, 2019 – As a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse at Florida Medical Center, Frantz Jean Claude, RN, is recognized for striving to make a difference one patient at a time. This Daisy Award nomination is a testament to his hard work. 
 

May 15, 2019 – Wellington Regional Medical Center reported it has been named an ‘A’ hospital for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2019 Hospital Safety Grade, it was announced by the group today.  The designation recognizes Wellington Regional’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.