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JuPitEr MEdical cEntEr nEws

Jupiter Medical Center and improved diagnosis. The machine also involves less

Acquires Leading-Edge hardware and shortens the length of the procedure, which
increases patient comfort.
Equipment For Cancer “This donation supports the growth of the oncology

Institute services at Jupiter Medical Center and changes the
outlook for our patients,” said Liv Vesely, president of
Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. “Our physicians have
Jupiter Medical Center is advancing its diagnostic a greater tool to determine the extent of disease, so they
imaging and staging capabilities with the addition of can pinpoint the next steps for treatment.”
a new, high-performance, digital PET/CT scanner. The The new PET/CT scanner with be housed in the
technology will make Jupiter Medical Center the first in Foshay Cancer Center, which is part of the Anderson
the state to produce motion-free images that will improve Family Cancer Institute. The 55,000-square-foot
the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The acquisition is facility opened in March 2020. It offers patients tailored
due to the generosity of Barbara and Joe Charles. treatments and access to the world-class team at Sylvester Anderson Family Cancer Institute
The General Electric Discovery IQ combines Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami,
positron emission tomography (PET) and computerized the only designated National Cancer Institute (NCI) Children’s Hospital, the Margaret W. Niedland Breast
tomography (CT) scans. The merger results in the cancer center in South Florida. Center, The Anderson Family Orthopedic and Spine
detection of much smaller cancerous lesions, exceptional About Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Center, the Frank E. and Mary D. Walsh Robotic Surgery
image quality, and the use of less radioactive materials. Since its founding in 1989, Jupiter Medical Center Program and the Florence A. De George Pavilion.
“It is important to us to have a regional medical Foundation has empowered Jupiter Medical Center As a leading, not-for-profit medical provider in the
center that is committed to expanding critical services,” with the financial resources to reimagine the delivery of region, Jupiter Medical Center relies on philanthropic
said donor Joe Charles who lives in Jupiter. “We wanted health and wellness to the region. Jupiter Medical Center gifts to maintain patients’ well-being and quality of care,
to help Jupiter Medical Center find the best available Foundation, together with Jupiter Medical Center, is and Jupiter Medical Center Foundation is dedicated
technology to improve treatment, accuracy, and enhance committed to transforming regional healthcare through to securing this financial support in order to fulfill the
patients’ experiences.” leading-edge technology, patient-centered care and mission of the organization. For more information, please
The new PET/CT scanner includes respiratory enhanced facilities. The foundation has funded a number visit jmcfoundation.org.
technology that monitors each patient’s breathing pattern of major projects at Jupiter Medical Center, including the
and stabilizes accordingly, leading to clearer images De George Pediatric Unit in partnership with Nicklaus Photo courtesy of Jupiter Medical Center
BusinEss sPOtlight

SafeSpace Welcomes New announced two new additions to its Board of Directors: domestic violence center on the Treasure Coast. Since its

CEO, Board Members Aimee Markford, CPA, CFE, and Joanne Willenbacher, inception in 1979, it has provided nearly half a million
CPA.
safe nights of shelter, rescued more than 40,000 adults and
Markford was born and raised on the Treasure Coast children from domestic violence and created programs
By Jackie Holfelder and has served as CFO of the Indian River County designed to transition families to a happier, fuller life
SafeSpace, Inc., the only certified domestic violence Sheriff’s Office since 2018. She has a Master of Science free of violence.
center on the Treasure Coast, recently announced that Dr. in financial management and is both a certified public For more information about SafeSpace, visit www.
Teresa Albizu has joined the nonprofit as its new CEO. accountant and a certified fraud examiner. safespacefl.org or call (772) 223-2399.
During the last twelve years, prior to coming Willenbacher, a Fort Pierce resident, is executive
to SafeSpace, Dr. Albizu vice president and CFO for Coventry Development Photo provided by SafeSpace
served as founder and co- Corporation which manages and develops real estate
president of R-A Pinnacle land tracts. She has a Bachelor of Science in business
Group – a consulting administration and more than 35 years of experience in all
practice providing aspects of financial, construction, property management,
professional and leadership real estate development and U.S. and international tax
development education accounting.
and training to businesses, Markford and Willenbacher join a board that includes:
corporations, higher • Joyce Page, president
education institutions • Nancy Wong, president-elect
and not -for -profi t • Carol Myers, treasurer
organizations. Dr. Teresa Albizu, new • Richard Boga, secretary
Formerly, Albizu held a SafeSpace CEO • Dan Pimpo, past president
leadership position in the • Thomas Bakkedahl
field of higher education, and mental health and coaching • Gregory John Burke
services through her private practice. • Linda Daniel
She also currently serves as adjunct faculty with The • Captain Adam Goodner
Chicago School of Professional Psychology. • Linda Hengerer
Albizu holds a doctorate of education (Ed.D) in higher • Charmaine A. Hickey
education leadership, a Master of Science in marriage and • Emmelis Keaney
family therapy and a Bachelor of Science in psychology. • Dr. Jack Mitchell
Additionally, she is a Fellow of the National Hispana • Major Patricia Oslager
Leadership Institute’s Executive Leadership Program. For more than four decades, SafeSpace, a 501(c)(3)
Along with Abizu’s appointment, SafeSpace also nonprofit organization, has served as the only certified