Miguel Diaz, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, an experienced and expert clinical and interventional cardiologist and Marquand Patton Jr., D.O., FACC, FSCAI, FSVM, FASE, FASNC, RPVI, a highly-skilled and expert interventional cardiologist specializing in structural, coronary and peripheral interventions, both with Tenet Florida Physician Services (TFPS) and on-staff at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, have recently completed one of the first BASILICA procedures ever in the State of Florida. The BASILICA procedure is performed when there is high-risk for coronary artery occlusion during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). While a BASILICA procedure is rarely needed, it can be a life-saving measure in rare cases when the implanted TAVR leaflet occludes the coronary artery. The BASILICA technique involves using a catheter to direct an electrified guidewire through the base of the left coronary cusp leaflet into a snare in the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT). Then, according to the National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NIH), the guidewire is used to split the leaflet so that it cannot block the coronary artery once it has been pushed aside by the transcatheter heart valve.

The NIH-developed BASILICA technique prevents obstruction in heart valve replacement cases. Furthermore, according to the NIH, the BASILICA procedure has shown successful results for certain high-risk patients. The NIH adds that this novel technique has proven successful in preventing coronary artery obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a rare but often fatal complication. Called the Bioprosthetic Aortic Scallop Intentional Laceration to prevent Iatrogenic Coronary Artery obstruction (BASILICA), the technique will increase treatment options for high-risk patients who need heart valve procedures and might not otherwise be treated. The findings by researchers at the National Institutes of Health have been published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions (June 2019).


More than 300 children and their families came out to the 4th Annual New Horizons Breakfast with Santa on December 7 at the Port St. Lucie Knights of Columbus for a morning of photos, crafts and chats with Santa.

The all-you-can-eat breakfast was sponsored by Walmart Distribution Center, St. Lucie Mets, Aramark and Treasure Coast Photography Center. Next year, the holiday event will return to First Data Field, which has been under construction.
 
This is the fourth consecutive year that Kevin Lake of Tampa has played Santa for the children of the Treasure Coast. This year, he brought a truckload of gifts from a toy drive organized by Tampa resident Gayle Duca for children associated with New Horizons.
 
That effort was combined with a donation of 46 bikes from Mitch Hall and his team at the Walmart Distribution Center in Fort Pierce, along with a donation totaling $5,000 to help with the expense of children’s mental health services across all four counties.
 
“It’s all about the children,” said Lake, who also donates funds to New Horizons from a nonprofit he started called Bella’s Wings, in memory of a young girl who lost her life to cancer.
 
“The stories I hear from the children break my heart and keep me coming back,” he said. “When I asked one little girl what she wanted for Christmas, she told me, ‘I want a nice family to adopt me.’”
 
Breakfast with Santa is a free event intended to help create wholesome memories that will last a lifetime.
 
In addition to card making, cookie decorating, delicious treats, and holiday trivia games, children of all ages receive photos of themselves with Santa and beside the Christmas tree taken by volunteers from the Treasure Coast Photography Center.
 
The photo club has purchased two mobile printers over the past four years to keep up with the number of guests attending the event each year.
 
 


With increasing demand to help underserved populations gain access to quality healthcare, FoundCare, Inc. celebrated its most recent expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony for its pediatric office at FoundCare Pediatric North. Three experienced physicians oversee the approximately 4,500 square foot space located in the Mollie Wilmot Palm Healthcare Pavilion at 5205 Greenwood Avenue in West Palm Beach.

“Today is an exciting day for FoundCare, our patients and staff,” said Yolette Bonnet, CEO for Foundcare, Inc. “FoundCare is committed to providing high quality healthcare throughout Palm Beach County. Our Pediatric North office allows us to offer more services to a pediatric population that was simply receiving medical care. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we have the ability to offer additional services including dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. As we increase service sites, more people are being cared for, and that is an amazing feeling.”
 
Drs. Jaime Lambrecht, Janis Jones and Lisa Ferreira will see patients at this new site for FoundCare. The facility features seven exam rooms and the site is strategically located in an underserved neighborhood that will benefit from the services offered.


Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) has announced that Captain Harold Lee Rosbach and Christian Zanartu have joined the board of directors.

A 20-year yachting industry veteran, Rosbach is the lead star of Bravo’s hit television show Below Deck. Rosbach published a memoir in 2018 titled, Running Against the Tide. He also serves on the Winterfest board of directors. Rosbach has avidly supported CDTC over the last five years, participating in the organization’s Waterway Soiree fundraiser.
 
Zanartu is senior vice president of Brown & Brown Insurance. He served as vice president of Brown & Brown for seven years before his promotion to senior vice president. Since 2015, Zanartu has been a member of the CTDC Transformers, the group of giving business professionals that supports CDTC. He has been instrumental in helping with events such as MICF Spin-a-Thon, Dining with the Docs and more.


Kendall Regional Medical Center is proud to sponsor the Kendall Federation of Homeowner Association’s annual Police and Firefighter awards night. This ceremony serves to recognize the lifesaving work done by our Miami-Dade County Police and our Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. As a Level 1 Trauma hospital, first responders are important to Kendall Regional as they play a vital role in the care that they provide. First responders are the people on the front lines of health and without them, Kendall Regional Medical Center wouldn’t have the opportunity to save lives every single day. From crimes to fires, our local heroes are always ready to help and strive to ensure safety.

The KFHA’s annual Police and Firefighter awards ceremony gives the Kendall community the opportunity to meet the people they need when they are in desperate times of need and dial 9-1-1. With several awards and recognitions to be given out, it was an evening filled with gratitude and recognition.