By Beth Motschenbacher
For some institutions, innovation is a goal. A promise. A vision.
At Jupiter Medical Center, innovation is all of those factors and so much more. Innovation is the driving force of the health care we provide today and the transformative vision of health care we are building for the future.
In a year marked by innovation, Jupiter Medical Center takes pride in its commitment to excellence in quality, safety and patient experience. Together, we continue to grow and innovate by providing world-class health care, expanding access to leading-edge technologies, and recruiting nationally renowned clinicians to our community across the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast.
Innovation is realized daily through the expertise of our exceptional clinicians and dedicated support team members. It is powered by our faithful community partners and generous donors who embrace the value and impact of providing exceptional care while continuing to expand to meet the future health care needs of our growing community.
Here’s what innovation looks like at Jupiter Medical Center in 2023.
Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical Center: Under construction and opening this fall, the 90,000-square-foot Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical Institute, offers 16 “smart operating rooms” to accommodate complex surgeries, complemented by two hybrid suites that support the ability to transition seamlessly from minimally invasive surgery to an open procedure, enhancing the patient experience.
The center’s “operating rooms of the future” will use state-of-the-art digitally integrated equipment, allowing surgical teams to access and transmit patient images from the operating room to a team of multidisciplinary specialists for real-time consultations. Recognizing the importance of real-time communication, leading-edge technology will be integrated into the institute’s design, providing seamless updates from the care team to a patient’s family.
Expanded Emergency Department: The newly-unveiled Petrocelli Emergency Center capacity has increased by 30%, meeting the health care needs of even more members of our community. It features advanced clinical equipment, spacious patient and triage areas, and expansive waiting areas for loved ones. The center provides the community with new technology that includes a dedicated CT scanner featuring True Fidelity technology that leverages Artificial Intelligence to perform deep learning image reconstruction.
Next Day Oncologist Appointments: At Jupiter Medical Center, we believe that no one should wait for cancer care. Our Next Day Oncologist Appointment program provides newly-diagnosed patients access to leading cancer specialists, empowering them and their families to jump start their journey to beat cancer. The additional support of an oncology nurse navigator provides compassionate and patient-focused cancer care while coordinating all logistics throughout the treatment journey.
Expanded care for cardiac and stroke patients: Patients with heart disease, including atrial fibrillation and valve defects, can take advantage of innovative procedures at the Robson Heart & Vascular Institute and our Atrial Fibrillation Center of Excellence. Working in conjunction with our Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, which was awarded High-Performing status by U.S. News & World Report, Jupiter Medical Center’s clinicians treat heart disease and the underlying conditions that cause strokes. Additional treatment options include transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR).
There has never been a more exciting time for Jupiter Medical Center. As we remain focused on our mission, we prepare for the brightest of futures. Never losing sight of our commitment to advancing health care, we adopt innovative strategies that increase access to the highest quality care for our region and beyond.
