Author: Dorron Blumberg

Florida Medical Center Donates Food for the Holidays

Florida Medical Center recently conducted a food drive to gather up canned food donations for food baskets to be delivered to area families. “We are so pleased to be able to participate in providing food baskets to the people in the community who need it most – so that they, too, may have a nice holiday season,” said Jeffrey M. Welch, Chief Executive Officer of Florida Medical Center. The food baskets are to be divided among many families in need throughout the holiday season. 

 

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MIAMI CARDIAC & VASCULAR INSTITUTE WELCOMES CARDIOLOGIST JUAN VILES-GONZALEZ, M.D., FACC, FAHA, FHRS

Cardiac Electrophysiologist Juan Viles-Gonzalez, M.D., FACC, FAHA, FEHRA, FHRS, has joined Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida and the region’s largest and most comprehensive cardiovascular facility. Triple board certified in cardiac electrophysiology, cardiovascular medicine and internal medicine, Dr. Viles-Gonzalez specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias and its risk factors.

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Internationally Renowned Spinal Surgeon Thomas J. Errico, MD, Joins Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

Internationally renowned pediatric spinal surgeon, Thomas J. Errico, MD, has joined the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Program’s Center for Spinal Disorders and Pediatric Specialists of America (PSA), the multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. Prior to joining Nicklaus Children’s, Dr. Errico served as chief of the Spine Center at NYU Langone Health in New York City, where he led for more than two decades a team renowned for its innovation and patient-centric care. 

 

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MHS NURSING RESIDENCY PROGRAM ENROLLS FIRST CLASS

72 Currently Receiving Training; 500 More Expected in the Next Year
 
More than 70 nurses are enrolled in a new residency program that is designed to provide individual learning opportunities, establish bonds between future colleagues, and address an important workforce issue.  
While the training nurses receive will lead to success in clinical practice, Memorial Healthcare System leaders also point to the benefits of working alongside doctors enrolled in its Graduate Medical Education (GME) program. The influx of new nurse graduates will also help ease staffing issues expected in the coming years as baby boomers begin to retire. Approximately 500 graduating registered nurses are expected to be hired and participate in the program in the next year.  

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10th Annual ANF Group Tour de Broward to Benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

The 10th Annual ANF Group Tour de Broward is set to celebrate a milestone and organizers, participants, patients and families are hoping new participants will go the extra mile starting today by joining in on a historical fundraiser for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. 
 
Cycling, running, and walking are regular Sunday activities for many South Floridians, but their physical efforts will take on extra meaning the morning of February 24, 2019. That’s when the 10th annual ANF Group Tour de Broward will take place at Miramar Regional Park and thousands will exercise to help children and families at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (JDCH). 

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