Page 8 - Stuart Exposure - August '20

Page 8, Stuart Exposure

Jupiter MeDicaL center news

Jupiter Medical Center number of major projects at Jupiter Medical
Acquires Leading-Edge Center, including the De George Pediatric
Unit in partnership with Nicklaus Children’s
Equipment For Cancer Hospital, the Margaret W. Niedland Breast
Center, The Anderson Family Orthopedic and
Institute Spine Center, the Frank E. and Mary D. Walsh
Robotic Surgery Program and the Florence A.
Jupiter Medical Center is advancing its diagnostic De George Pavilion.
imaging and staging capabilities with the addition of a As a leading, not-for-profit medical provider
new, high-performance, digital PET/CT scanner. The in the region, Jupiter Medical Center relies on
technology will make Jupiter Medical Center the first in philanthropic gifts to maintain patients’ well-
the state to produce motion-free images that will improve being and quality of care, and Jupiter Medical
the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The acquisition is Center Foundation is dedicated to securing this
due to the generosity of Barbara and Joe Charles. financial support in order to fulfill the mission of
The General Electric Discovery IQ combines positron the organization. For more information, please
emission tomography (PET) and computerized tomography visit jmcfoundation.org.
(CT) scans. The merger results in the detection of much Photo courtesy of Jupiter Medical Center Anderson Family Cancer Institute
smaller cancerous lesions, exceptional image quality, and
the use of less radioactive materials.
“It is important to us to have a regional medical center
that is committed to expanding critical services,” said
donor Joe Charles who lives in Jupiter. “We wanted to help
Jupiter Medical Center find the best available technology
to improve treatment, accuracy, and enhance patients’
experiences.”
The new PET/CT scanner includes respiratory
technology that monitors each patient’s breathing pattern
and stabilizes accordingly, leading to clearer images
and improved diagnosis. The machine also involves less
hardware and shortens the length of the procedure, which
increases patient comfort.
“This donation supports the growth of the oncology
services at Jupiter Medical Center and changes the
outlook for our patients,” said Liv Vesely, president of
Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. “Our physicians have
a greater tool to determine the extent of disease, so they
can pinpoint the next steps for treatment.”
The new PET/CT scanner with be housed in the Foshay
Cancer Center, which is part of the Anderson Family
Cancer Institute. The 55,000-square-foot facility opened
in March 2020. It offers patients tailored treatments and
access to the world-class team at Sylvester Comprehensive
Cancer Center at the University of Miami, the only
designated National Cancer Institute (NCI) cancer center
in South Florida.
About Jupiter Medical Center Foundation
Since its founding in 1989, Jupiter Medical Center No One Does Summer Love
Foundation has empowered Jupiter Medical Center
with the financial resources to reimagine the delivery Like Revolution Dating!
of health and wellness to the region. Jupiter Medical
Center Foundation, together with Jupiter Medical
Center, is committed to transforming regional healthcare
through leading-edge technology, patient-centered care
and enhanced facilities. The foundation has funded a

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