Page 4 - Stuart Exposure - October '23

Page 4, Stuart Exposure

Cleveland ClInIC martIn HealtH news

Cleveland Clinic Is Florida’s navigators and support staff working together to provide to an array of cancer support services that promote well-
patient-centered care.
being during treatment and beyond. These services include:
Destination For Cancer Care Teams of specialists conduct weekly cancer conferences • Arts in Medicine enrichment program
to review and discuss cases and develop personalized • Cancer support groups
After a century of treatment plans that may include: • Medical nutrition therapy
caring for patients, • Expert surgical care with access to minimally invasive • Patient resource and education center
including more than and robotic-assisted approaches • Psychosocial and spiritual support services
three decades in Florida, • Chemotherapy or immunotherapy treatments delivered • Therapy dog encounters
Cleveland Clinic knows in infusion suites focused on patient safety and comfort • And more
what matters most to • Advanced radiation therapies using state-of-the-art Advanced Cancer Treatments
patients facing a cancer technology, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy Cleveland Clinic’s multidisciplinary team of cancer
diagnosis. Patients want and intraoperative radiation therapy specialists in Florida work together to address malignancies
to have access to high- • Participation in clinical trials and cancer research under in virtually every part of the body using evidenced-based
quality, comprehensive cancer services close to home. the direction of leading physician scientists modalities and the latest research. They treat most forms
Cleveland Clinic’s five-hospital regional health system Patient Navigation Services of solid tumor and blood cancers, including:
spanning Southeast Florida is part of a global, physician- Cleveland Clinic has a team of specially trained patient • Breast cancer
led organization that provides outstanding patient care navigators deployed across three cancer centers in Florida • Lung cancer
guided by a “patients first” philosophy. The nonprofit, who work closely to support regional care coordination. • Prostate cancer
multispecialty, academic medical center integrates clinical They streamline care team communication and provide • Colorectal cancer
and hospital care with research and education. patients with step-by-step guidance. They enhance the • GI cancer
Commitment To Industry Standards patient experience and the delivery of cancer care by • Gynecologic cancer
Cleveland Clinic’s three cancer centers in Florida include increasing cancer treatment adherence, reducing care delays, • Head and neck cancer
the Maroone Cancer Center at Cleveland Clinic Weston promoting education and lifestyle changes, and providing • Leukemia and lymphoma
Hospital, the Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center emotional and psychosocial support throughout a patient’s As a leading cancer care team serving South Florida and
at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, and the Scully-Welsh cancer journey. Combined, they guide thousands of patients the Treasure Coast, Cleveland Clinic in Florida provides
Cancer Center at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. a year through their treatments for solid tumor and blood patients the compassionate, comprehensive care they
They work together to ensure patients receive the care they cancers. deserve close to home. And that makes all the difference.
need, including access to leading treatment options and Compassionate, Holistic Care Call (877) 463-2010 to make an appointment or visit
clinical trials. Cleveland Clinic patients across Florida also have access ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Cancer to learn more.
The Florida-based cancer care team also harnesses the
full resources of the Cleveland Clinic enterprise, including In Your CommunItY
collaboration with the Taussig Cancer Institute in Cleveland,
Ohio, which is one of the top cancer centers in the country
and part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer
Center. Sewall’s Point Commissioner 2019 to fill a vacant seat, was re-elected in 2020, and
Each Florida cancer center has independently earned Kaija Mayfield Appointed To served as mayor in 2021. She is the town’s representative
recognition for providing quality cancer care, including on the Florida League of Cities Board and is secretary
accreditation by the American College of Surgeons’ Statewide Committee of the Treasure Coast Regional League of Cities Board
Commission on Cancer and designation as Radiation of Directors. She also serves locally on the board of the
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Oncology Accredited Facilities by the American College Kaija Mayfield, Environmental Studies Center.
of Radiology. commissioner for the town For her work on behalf of the town and its residents,
Collaboration Across Specialties of Sewall’s Point, has Mayfield was recognized by the Florida League of Cities
Comprehensive cancer care is delivered by experts and been appointed to serve as a Hometown Hero in August 2023.
clinicians representing multiple specialties from medical on the Florida League of As a committee member, Mayfield will help to
oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, surgery Cities’ 2023/24 Finance, identify priority issues that are most likely to affect daily
and multiple subspecialties, plus experienced technicians, Taxation and Personnel municipal governance and local decision making during
registered oncology nurses, social workers, patient Committee. This is one of the upcoming legislative session and help the league
the league’s five Legislative staff understand the real-world implications of proposed
Policy Committees, which legislation.
help develop the league’s “Kaiji understands the challenges and opportunities
Legislative Platform. that local officials face every day,” Town Manager Robert
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing Mayfield was first elected Town of Sewall’s Point Daniels said. ”Thanks to her appointment by the Florida
Palm Beach County and is a privately to the town of Sewall’s Commi ssi oner Kai ja League of Cities, all of Florida is going to benefit from
owned and managed company. Point Commission in June Mayfield her commonsense approach to complicated issues.”
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