Author: Dorron Blumberg

BROWARD TEEN WHO RECEIVES NEW HEART FOR THE HOLIDAYS REUNITES WITH HEART TRANSPLANT TEAM Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Reaches Milestone With 50th Pediatric Heart Transplant

Posted by | Dec 18, 2018 | |

The holidays are extra special this year for a Broward County teen who went home for the holidays with a second chance at life as well as for the medical and heart transplant teams from Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital who made it happen. 
Timothy Jones received a new heart during the early morning hours of December 1st, just a few weeks after his 16th birthday, making him the 50th transplant recipient for the Pediatric Heart Transplant Team at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

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Coral Gables Hospital Celebrates Cuban Doctors’ Day

Posted by | Dec 18, 2018 | |

Coral Gables Hospital paid tribute to its dedicated physicians on Cuban Doctors’ Day which commemorates the birthday of Carlos Finlay, a Cuban physician and scientist recognized as a pioneer in yellow fever research. The physicians at Coral Gables Hospital enjoyed a special lunch and dessert spread. “We wanted to thank all our physicians for all that they do to take care of our patients,” said Cristina Jimenez, Chief Executive Officer of Coral Gables Hospital. 
 

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American Medical Association statement on the Texas v. Azar Decision

Posted by | Dec 16, 2018 | |

Judge Reed O’Connor’s decision is a stunning display of judicial activism. Judicial power does not extend to settling policy disputes or exercising general supervision over the other branches of the federal government. Congress declined to repeal the ACA on more than 70 occasions. Yet, this judge has stepped in and single-handedly done has what Congress chose not to do – with a weak, unprecedented interpretation of “standing,” a failure to grapple with binding legal precedent, and an indefensible understanding of the interplay between the ACA, the Supreme Court’s decision in NFIB, and the TCJA.

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Golisano Children’s Hospital Fashion Show raises more than $100,000 to support pediatric behavioral health

Posted by | Dec 16, 2018 | |

The 9th annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Fashion Show raised more than $100,000 to support Kids’ Minds Matter, a new pediatric mental and behavioral health movement in Southwest Florida.
The elegant affair, held Dec. 3 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, attracted more than 500 guests and featured a gourmet luncheon, fashion show and multiple fundraising opportunities.

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