Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Martin Health, recently received the National Presidents’ Circle Award.

This hospital was one of only 17 hospitals in Encompass Health’s nationwide network of 133 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals to receive the National Presidents’ Circle Award. This distinction recognizes the hospital’s outstanding performance in development of clinical programs, quality of patient care services, employee retention and overall operational excellence. In addition, Encompass Health at Martin Health was one of eight hospitals awarded with Outstanding Performance in Patient Satisfaction.


Christina Madera says she was using heroin and cocaine for 20 years before medication-assisted treatment set her on the road to recovery.The self-employed 35-year old from Delray Beach says thanks to her commitment to therapy, she has been sober for six months.Madera is the first patient at the C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics’ newest location, which serves patients with substance use disorders. The medical office officially opened its doors October 21 on the JFK Medical Center North Campus in Mangonia Park.

For the past two years, patients suffering from substance use disorders have been receiving medical treatment (including medication-assisted treatment), psychiatric care, behavioral health counseling and primary care services at the Brumback Clinics’ Lantana site.Psychiatrist Courtney Rowling, M.D., who is the Director of Behavioral Health for the Brumback Clinics, says the new site is larger with four exam rooms and will build on a successful outpatient model of care.
 
“We now have more community partnerships to help meet the need in our county for compassionate, integrated treatment for new patients with substance use disorders,” said Dr. Rowling.“Our goal is to help treat the whole patient and stop the cycle of repeat overdoses.”
 
Dr. Rowling says she is proud to be a part of a caring team of psychiatrists, primary care physicians, counselors specialized in treating addiction and other licensed professionals.Services include medication-assisted treatment (Buprenorphine, Naltrexone and Vivitrol), individual and group therapy, psychiatric services, individualized care coordination, pharmacy services and links to other health and social service resources.
 
“Our new site is ready to provide evidence-based care to patients at different stages of treatment, even if they are not sure that they are ready,” said Belma Andrić, M.D., MPH, Chief Medical Officer, VP and Executive Director of Clinical Services for the Health Care District. “Patients with substance use disorders, including opioid and alcohol addiction, are treated to a one-stop-shop approach to meet their health care needs in one setting. We hope they choose to make the Brumback Clinics their medical home.” 


Baptist Health Medical Group has added internal medicine physician Aldo Ribeiros Jr., M.D., to its Baptist Health Primary Care team. He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum – from health to complex illness. He has expertise in numerous specialty areas, including rheumatology, infectious diseases, nephrology, cardiovascular disease, endocrinology, neurology, dermatology, gastroenterology, non-operative orthopedics, palliative medicine, sleep medicine, geriatrics and rehabilitation medicine, making him uniquely qualified to provide comprehensive care. He also focuses on wellness and prevention strategies to help patients avoid disease, decrease disability and maintain good health.

Dr. Ribeiros earned his medical degree from Escuela Autonoma de Ciencias Medicas de Centro America in San José, Costa Rica and completed a three-year residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach.
 


Delray Medical Center and Palm Beach Gardens Medical center both receive an “A” rating from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2019 Safety Score, demonstrating the hospitals commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach County to receive an “A” five consecutive times (2017-2019).   


Jupiter Medical Center is once again recognized as a leader in hospital safety, according to national healthcare watchdog organization The Leapfrog Group.

The medical center received the highest ranking possible of an “A” rating for the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade in fall 2019. The ranking is a national distinction recognizing Jupiter Medical Center’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare.