Author: Dorron Blumberg

Lois Pope Honored by VA Medical Center for Her Sponsorship of National Day of Honor Event

Posted by | Jan 23, 2019 | |

On Jan. 16, 2019 the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center presented esteemed philanthropist and champion of disabled Veterans rights, Lois Pope, with an award of appreciation for her sponsorship of the National Day of Honor for America Veterans Disabled for Life event on October 5, 2018. The event was the very first of its kind held at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center to honor disabled Veterans

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MMOMA Membership Meeting

Posted by | Jan 23, 2019 | |

MMOMA (Miami Medical Office Manager’s Association) announces open membership meeting on Wednesday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m. at The Elks Club, 10301 SW 72nd Street, Miami with speaker Lorraine Molinari about Medicare changes...

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Childhood trauma affects brain and increases risk of substance use in adolescence, study finds

Posted by | Jan 23, 2019 | |

A new study led by FIU researchers at the Center for Children and Families found that traumatic childhood experiences like domestic violence, abuse and parental incarceration impact brain functioning and increase the risk of substance use during adolescence.
 
The study was led by social work professor Nicole Fava, from the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, and psychology professor Elisa Trucco, from the College of Arts, Sciences & Education, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Michigan. They assessed 465 children that experienced adversity beginning at ages 3-5 and followed them through early adolescence. Researchers were interested in understanding why children exposed to adversity in early childhood are more likely to misuse substances later in life.
 
 
 

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Michael and Dianne Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center at Holy Cross Hospital Re-Certified for High-Quality Cancer Care from Largest Oncology Society in United States

Posted by | Jan 22, 2019 | |

The Michael and Dianne Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center at Holy Cross Hospital has received re-certification by the QOPI® Certification Program LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Inc. (ASCO®). The QOPI® Certification Program builds on ASCO’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®), providing a three-year certification for outpatient hematology-oncology practices that meet nationally recognized standards for quality cancer care. 
 

 

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Women’s Health & Wellness Conference Focuses on Critical Health Issues and Features NY Times Bestselling Author Dr. Heidi Hanna

Posted by | Jan 22, 2019 | |

Taking charge of health matters is just one way women today are being empowered. Jupiter Medical Center Foundation continues to support and educate women bypresenting their 2nd annual Women’s Health & Wellness Conference on Tuesday, February 12, at the Hilton West Palm Beach.
 
“We were thrilled with the positive responses we received from women at last year’s inaugural conference,” said Liv Vesely, President of Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. “We knew we had to follow up with a conference that delivered even greater health information focused on women. Attendees will learn the proper tools to navigate a healthy life – from their day-to-day habits to life-threatening illnesses.”
The event begins at 9 a.m. with a healthy breakfast and opening remarks from Joanne Miller, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Jupiter Medical Center.
 

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