Author: Dorron Blumberg

Holy Cross Hospital Hosts 14th Annual "Day in the Life of a Nurse"

Posted by | Dec 11, 2018 | |

Students shadow medical professionals in multiple health care professions during annual career day
 
Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale recently held its 14th annual “Day in the Life of a Nurse” on October 5th, 2018 with students from Cardinal Gibbons and Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale. The day featured an overview of nursing, career pathways and progression, educational opportunities, hospital tours, nurse shadowing, and a skills fair. 
 
 

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Obesity, Risk of Cognitive Dysfunction? Consider High-intensity Interval Exercise

Posted by | Dec 11, 2018 | |

FAU Study First to Use High-intensity Interval Exercise on Obese Individuals to Test Effects on Cognitive Dysfunction    
  
It’s fast-paced, takes less time to do, and burns a lot of calories. High-intensity interval exercise is widely recognized as the most time-efficient and effective way to exercise. In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from Florida Atlantic University have discovered another important health benefit of these short bursts of intense exercise with rest intervals. It could also be an effective strategy to prevent and combat cognitive dysfunction in obese individuals.
 

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BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL AND BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA AGREE ON LETTER OF INTENT

Posted by | Dec 10, 2018 | |

Decision Marks Important Next Step in Affiliation Process
 
Baptist Health South Florida and Boca Raton Regional Hospital today announced that they have reached an agreement on a formal Letter of Intent regarding a strategic partnership between the respective organizations. This development marks an important step forward in structuring an agreement that would finalize the affiliation. 
 
“We are most pleased to have achieved this milestone in our discussions with such a prestigious and high-quality healthcare organization,” said Jerry Fedele, President and CEO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital. “It is an exciting development for our Hospital and our community and reflects the hard work and thoughtful interactions of our Ad Hoc Partnership Steering Committee, our Board and Baptist Health leadership.”

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Ribbons for the Children

Posted by | Dec 7, 2018 | |

The 13th Annual Ribbons for the Children to benefit the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center and support children and families infected and affected by HIV/AIDS will be held at RIVA Residences Fort Lauderdale, 1180...

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HEALTH CARE DISTRICT’S HOSPITAL, LAKESIDE MEDICAL CENTER, RECEIVES AN "A" FOR PATIENT SAFETY FROM THE LEAPFROG GROUP

Posted by | Dec 6, 2018 | |

Lakeside Medical Center, a 70-bed, rural acute care teaching hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and operated by the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, is proud to be one of just five Palm Beach County hospitals to receive an ‘A’ Safety Grade from the The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes Lakeside Medical Center’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the United States. 

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