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VOL. 33 NO. 9 www.seabreezepublications.com SEPTEMBER 2020
Scripps First Front Row Lecture Series At Abacoa
Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz patients and improve lives.
Before the virus this year Scripps held their first lecture of Research is so important in finding a cure for Alzheimer’s
the Front Row Lecture Series at Scripps Research at Abacoa with almost 6 million people and their families suffering from
in Jupiter. this disease.
Scripps President and CEO Peter Schultz, Ph.D., spoke Scripps areas of research are in chemistry, molecular
on many topics important to anyone who has experienced medicine, neuroscience, biochemistry and immunology.
cancer, dementia, ALS or any incurable disease in their They study degenerative diseases of aging like osteoarthritis,
family. Solving ongoing medical problems has become a autoimmune diseases, cancer and more. CALIBR is their
major focus and strength for Scripps Research as they want nonprofit drug discovery program with funding from the
to find discoveries to improve lives. Gates Foundation and Pharma.
Schultz said our understanding of what drives disease at Scripps is researching osteoarthritis, lymphoma, prostate
the molecular level is expanding exponentially in this age of cancer, Parkinson’s, IBD, cancer and more, in various stage
genomics and artificial intelligence. Yet we still face major phases and has discovered molecules that regenerate cartilage
challenges finding effective treatments for diseases ranging in knees and joints. They are also working on treatments for
from cancer to dementia. How can biomedical research Parkinson’s and for heart disease.
institutes bridge this gap? Scripps has also discovered existing medicines that can
In the first lecture of Florida’s Scripps new Front Row be repurposed to treat other diseases. Peter Schultz, Ph.D., Scripps president and CEO with some
Lecture Series, Peter Schultz, a pioneering chemist, president Two hundred sixty people enjoyed learning about all of his staff from La Jolla, California.
and CEO of Scripps Research, shared his vision for ensuring the Scripps advances in research and enjoyed cocktails and
that discoveries made in biomedical research institutes reach snacks after the lecture and look forward to their next one. Scripps First Front Row on page 3
Pamela Canter Promoted To Vice President
And Chief Nursing Officer At Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter Medical Center, ranked number one for safety, from The Leapfrog Group to her nursing team and integral member of the executive
quality and patient satisfaction in Palm Beach County and and “Top General Hospital” leadership team at Jupiter Medical Center, leading several
the Treasure Coast region, announced today the promotion of for two consecutive years. initiatives that have earned the hospital top recognition
Pamela Canter to vice president and chief nursing officer at “Pam has demonstrated in quality, safety and patient satisfaction. We value her
Jupiter Medical Center. In this position, Canter is responsible incredible leadership skills, unwavering dedication to Jupiter Medical Center and
for overseeing the organization’s team of outstanding nursing guiding her team through congratulate her on a well-deserved promotion.”
professionals committed to providing world class care in a one of the most arduous Canter has also been instrumental in helping Jupiter
patient-centered manner. Pam will continue to collaborate health pandemics the Medical Center obtain its Joint Commission accreditations
closely in patient quality and safety initiatives as she leads the world has experienced, an in chest pain, primary stroke, hip, knee and shoulder
nursing enterprise at Jupiter Medical Center. Most notably, especially challenging time replacement, spine surgery, urgent care and occupational
during Canter’s tenure at Jupiter Medical Center, she has for our nurses and frontline health, and also led efforts to achieve Breast Center,
played a pivotal role in garnering many of the hospital’s health workers,” said Dr. Commission on Cancer and American Academy of Sleep
national, regional and local accreditations and awards, Amit Rastogi, president and chief executive officer of Jupiter
including successfully achieving an “A” hospital safety grade Medical Center. “She has served as an exceptional leader Pamela Canter on page 3
Jupiter Lighthouse 160 Years Old
Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz outer conical, tapering from 31.5 inches (eight bricks
July 10, marked the 160th anniversary of the Palm Beach thick) at ground to 18 inches (three bricks thick) at base
County historical 1860 Jupiter Lighthouse. of lantern. Inner wall cylindrical and two bricks thick
Thanks to Florida Power and Light, 160 visitors received free throughout. Circumference at base is about 65 feet and
admission to stroll the historic grounds, climb the lighthouse, at top about 43 feet. Height 156-to 108-foot tower on a
view the Keeper’s Workshop exhibit and peruse the lighthouse 48-foot hill, natural parabolic dune top with a layer of
gift shop. The beloved Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse stands tall and shell. Focal plane 146 feet. This is the level at which
proud as it prepares to celebrate another new decade of its life. the beam of light is emitted. Steps 105 cast iron stairs
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Facts … First lit July 10, spiraling counterclockwise around a central iron column
1860, west construction brick, double masonry walls, with three landings. Optic first order Fresnel lens,
manufactured in Paris by
Henry-Lepaute and reputed
to be the oldest existing
first order Fresnel lens in
Florida. Of the six regular
orders of lenses, the first is
the most powerful. Lamp
1,000 watt, 120 volt, GE
quartz-iodine bulb socketed
in a lamp changer with an
identical spare. Jupiter Lighthouse on page 2