Author: Dorron Blumberg

How to Tell the Difference Between Arthritis and a More Serious Issue

Posted by | Apr 9, 2021 | |

While arthritis is one of the most prevalent and chronic health conditions in the United States affecting more 54 million men and women, how can the average person tell the difference between arthritis and a more serious issue?
  
“The only way to know if your joint pain is due to arthritis or wear-and-tear that has damaged the cartilage and deteriorated the joint over time is to seek medical attention,” said Stephen Swirsky, D.O., orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with the Broward Health Physician Group.
 

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NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S AND KOHL’S CARES PARTNER TO PROVIDE FOOD ASSISTANCE DURING THE PANDEMIC THROUGH #GIVEME5 PROGRAM

Posted by | Apr 9, 2021 | |

APRIL 9, 2021 –  Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Kohl’s Cares are providing food assistance to patient families during the pandemic with a new pilot program that helps eligible families buy healthy groceries. So far, more than 100 patient families have received assistance since the Nicklaus Children’s #GiveMe5 Food Pantry initiative began in January of this year.
 
 

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NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S INNOVATES WITH LATEST IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT PLANNING OF CONGENITAL HEART PROCEDURES AND MEDICAL EDUCATION

Posted by | Apr 8, 2021 | |

April 8 2021 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is taking a lead globally in using the latest immersive technology to advance surgical care planning, and patient education. The hospital’s Cardiovascular Surgery Advanced Projects Laboratory (CSAPL) is now using emerging mixed reality technology to support planning of complex congenital heart procedures and help patient families visualize how the surgical team will conduct repairs. The technology is also being used to support clinical classroom learning in association with medical education partners.

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Lee Health Board Approves Plan to Improve Community Health

Posted by | Apr 8, 2021 | |

Community Health Needs Assessment Implementation Strategy Now Available
 
April 8, 2021 – Lee Health’s Board of Directors recently approved the Community Health Needs Assessment Implementation Strategy and will begin executing the 2020-2023 plan, based on the needs identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment Report.
 

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