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Jupiter Medical Center Earns general acute-care hospitals across the nation twice annually.
“As healthcare consumers are considering or choosing

Highest Safety Rating From to undergo medical treatment, we know that one of the
The Leapfrog Group most significant deciding factors is safety and quality.
With this national designation, patients can have complete
confidence that the care they receive from Jupiter Medical
Only Hospital In Palm Beach County To Earn Center is the ‘safest’ available in Palm Beach County
‘A’ Grade Designation and the Treasure Coast region,” said Dr. Amit Rastogi,
president and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “Our ‘A’
Jupiter Medical Center, the number one ranked hospital grade rating by The Leapfrog Group for the Spring of
for safety, quality and patient satisfaction in Palm Beach 2020 is a direct result of our organization’s unwavering
County and the Treasure Coast region, today announced commitment to providing the highest level of care to The Leapfrog Group also recognized Jupiter Medical Center
it has been awarded an “A” safety grade rating and is the our patients with safety and quality at the forefront of as a “Top Hospital,” an annual distinction earned by only six
only hospital in Palm Beach County to earn the top rating everything we do.” percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, Jupiter Medical
for Spring of 2020. The “A” safety rating awarded by The According to The Leapfrog Group, its hospital safety grade Center remains the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St.
Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit focused on rating is rated using up to 28 national performance measures that Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star safety
and measuring hospital safety, quality and affordability, is are combined to produce a single letter grade representing a and quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
considered “the gold standard measure of patient safety.” hospital’s overall performance in keeping patients safe from Services (CMS).
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades are assigned to over 2,600 preventable harm and medical errors. These national and regional accreditations place Jupiter
Medical Center as the undisputed leader in the measures that
matter the most to patients – receiving the highest quality of
Estate Planning from page 4 More problems can arise with adding trusted family care in a safe environment.
members as co-owners on your bank or securities accounts “From the moment of arrival at Jupiter Medical Center to
The law is tricky and each year there are several court because doing so make these accounts subject to their post-procedure checkups and at every stage along the way, we
cases determining who is the rightful owner of homesteaded creditors. If a creditor obtained a money judgment against remain focused on the safety of each patient, as well as the safety
property. To avoid such a costly and time-consuming legal your trusted family friend, that creditor has the right to of our medical staff and team members,” Dr. Rastogi said.
battle, discuss this issue with a Florida attorney. seize the account. Also a joint account could become For more information about Jupiter Medical Center’s safety
Ownership of bank accounts also causes some embroiled in a divorce or child custody dispute which and quality measures, visit https://www.jupitermed.com/first-in-
confusion. If you add another person to your account as a could put the account in jeopardy. In today’s crazy times, safety
co-owner, upon your death all the money in that account even financially sound people are running into difficulties. About Jupiter Medical Center
is owned 100 percent by that co-owner. If your will It’s a good idea to discuss this matter with all co-owners Rated number one for safety, quality and patient satisfaction,
states this money should be divided up among different of your accounts. Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class
people, the will provision is ineffective because that bank So, to answer the question: Yes, the out of state will health care in Palm Beach County and across the Treasure Coast
automatically transferred the money to the co-owner upon is valid, but without a thorough analysis of Florida law, region. Recognized as the region’s only independent, not-for-
your death. your wishes may not be carried out properly. profit hospital, Jupiter Medical Center offers a comprehensive
If you want a trusted family member or friend to have Carrie Lavargna is an attorney practicing law in continuum of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services,
access to your account to assist in bill paying, the better Stuart at Lavargna Law, PLLC, and is board certified expertise and specialties, including orthopedics and spine care,
choice may be to add that person to the account as an in real estate by the Florida Bar and recognized as an cancer care, cardiac and vascular care, comprehensive stroke,
additional signer only, and then name the beneficiaries of accredited estate planner by the National Association obstetrics and maternity care, pediatrics, emergency care as
the account directly with the financial institution (sometime of Estate Planning Councils. This is an overview of the well as diagnostic imaging, screening, testing and urgent care.
called “paid on death designations”). subject matter and not intended as legal advice. For more information about Jupiter Medical Center, please
call (561) 263-2234 or visit www.jupitermed.com.

BBBS of Palm Beach and Martin Counties

– Now More than Ever

By Jackie Holfelder of friendship. You decide together what you want
Whenever life as we’ve known returns to to do and the “Little” gets approval from his or her
“normal”, people will have to deal the changes the parent.
pandemic has wrought, whether negative or positive. Share an activity that gives you something in
Everyone will be faced with working those changes common to talk about. Go to the library, check out a
into the reality of their lives going forward. book and read together. Hit a bucket of golf balls at
Children are going through a lot now. Many are the local driving range. Take a ride in the car with the
left to navigate their school work basically on their radio on and talk about the music you like. Choose
own and some have food and financial insufficiency activities that give each of you a chance to learn
which is creating mental health struggles. more about one another. Keep it simple and enjoy
That is why the well-established and highly- yourselves!
respected mentoring program of Big Brothers Big BBBS of Palm Beach and Martin Counties raises
Sisters (BBBS) of Palm Beach and Martin Counties funds at four signature events each year. The 24th
– the well-known duo of “Bigs” and “Littles” - is Teen Mentor of the Year Emily Osborn and Amiyah Annual Big Taste of Martin County at the Stuart Jet
more important than ever. Center is scheduled for October 13, 2020. Be on the
The stated mission of the nonprofit is to create need a “Big” to spend quality, one-on-one time with lookout for the Golf Par-Tee, Mac & Cheese Festival
and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that them; someone to have fun with, someone they can and Bowl for Kids’ Sake events.
ignite the power and promise of youth. confide in. Realizing the importance of its mentoring
World-wide, the program has been in effect for Matches are made by utilizing a questionnaire program, BBBS remains committed to its mission,
110-plus years, providing children (“Littles”) with with children, parents, and mentors that includes especially during times of crisis. Due to COVID-19
trained and professionally screened caring mentors considerations such as location, interests, skills, concerns, activities are no longer face-to-face. That
(“Bigs”). BBBS has been serving Martin County hobbies, and other information key to selecting the is why Big Brothers Big Sisters has transitioned to
youth since 1986 and since 2010 in Palm Beach. best matches. virtual mentoring, launched an e-mentoring program,
“Littles” are aged six through high school age and Some mature high school students are welcome and is holding its first virtual orientation sessions.
to mentor, although the majority are adults. Anyone interested in being either a "Big" or a
One-on-one attention from a caring adult role "Little" should contact Kristine Gunn, (561) 727-
model has always been a key part of developing 3450. Potential "Bigs" can attend a virtual orientation
self-confidence, and research shows that “Bigs” and training session at mentorbig.org.
help “Littles” feel more confident in several areas.
That’s especially important now. National research
has shown that by participating in our programs,
“Littles” are:
• more confident in their schoolwork performance
• able to get along better with their families
• 46-percent less likely to begin using illegal drugs
• 27-percent less likely to begin using alcohol
• 52-percent less likely to skip school
A “Big” only has to commit to a few hours a couple
Volunteer of the Year John Sedwitz and Erick of times a month to give a “Little” the invaluable gift