Author: Dorron Blumberg

Is it the flu? Check symptoms virtually with Baptist Health doctor

Posted by | Jan 18, 2019 | |

Flu-like illnesses have arrived in South Florida. To help keep the flu in check, Baptist Health is providing free virtual visits in January through its telehealth service, Care On Demand (use code: FREEFLU).
 
The Baptist Health Care On Demand application is a virtual medical consultation service available around the clock that allows people to see a physician through a video chat over smartphones, tablets and personal computers. The diagnosis and prescribed treatment take place immediately, helping family members get back on the job or to school more quickly.
 

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Cliff Illig Retires from Cerner Board of Directors

Posted by | Jan 17, 2019 | |

Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq:CERN) announced today that Cliff Illig, company co-founder and vice chairman of the board of directors, has retired from Cerner to focus on outside interests.

Illig co-founded Cerner in 1979 and has served on the board since 1980. He has been vice chairman since March 1999, except for July 2017 through February 2018, when he was chairman of the board and interim CEO. Illig previously served as the company’s chief operating officer until October 1998, and as president of Cerner until March 1999.
 

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FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine announces appointments to the Dean’s Advisory Council

Posted by | Jan 17, 2019 | |

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) has appointed Dr. Carmel J. Barrau as chairman and Dr. Albert R. Taño as vice-chairman of the Dean’s Advisory Council (the   Council).
 
The Council serves as the principal advisory board for HWCOM. With their leadership and commitment, board members assist the college in matters of strategic importance, including community outreach, partnerships, and resource development.
 

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Michael Davis, MPH, MBA, has been named President of Pediatric Specialists of America (PSA), Nicklaus Children’s Health System’s physician group practice.

Posted by | Jan 17, 2019 | |

Mr. Davis has been with Nicklaus Children’s Health System for nearly a decade having served in various leadership roles including Senior Vice President of Strategy, Business Development & Innovation as well as Vice President of Service Lines and Director of Professional Services. He has served as interim President for PSA for the last 10 months, overseeing day-to-day and financial operations, as well as business strategy.
“Michael’s wealth of experience in healthcare management has been invaluable in guiding our ever-growing pediatric subspecialty group practice. We look forward to his continued leadership and commitment to the patients and families in our care,” said Dr. Narendra Kini, CEO of Nicklaus Children’s Health System.
 

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Broward Health Heart Month Event

Posted by | Jan 16, 2019 | |

Cardiovascular disease remains the number one cause of death in the U.S., with an average of one death every 40 seconds, according to the American Heart Association. Broward Health is offering a variety of events, some at no cost, during the month of February to help raise awareness on heart conditions. 

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