Author: Dorron Blumberg

A team of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers are studying  why transgender women have exceptionally higher rates of acquiring HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. In a first-of-its-kind collaborative project, the LITE Study (Leading Innovation for Transgender Women’s Health and Empowerment) examines behaviors and other factors that may increase disease transmission and poor health outcomes in this diverse, at-risk population.

Highlighting its outstanding patient safety and quality, Jupiter Medical Center is among an elite group in the nation named a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is awarded by The Leapfrog Group, an independent hospital watchdog organization.  

Broward Health Medical Center and Neil Miransky, D.O. were recognized at the Miracles of Life Awards which took place on Friday, Nov. 30 and hosted by the University of Miami’s Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency. The ceremony honored the work of individuals and partner hospitals saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation.  

Palmetto General Hospital recently conducted a food drive to gather up canned food donations for food baskets to be delivered to Centro Mater, a 50-year-old nonprofit organization that provides early childhood education and social services to low income families