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Scripps First Front Row Lecture Series At Abacoa

Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz institutes reach 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 institutes Parkinson’s and for heart disease.
bridge this gap? Scripps has also discovered existing medicines that can
In the first lecture of Florida’s Scripps new Front be repurposed to treat other diseases. Peter Schultz, Ph.D., Scripps president and CEO with some
Row Lecture Series, Peter Schultz, a pioneering chemist, Two hundred sixty people enjoyed learning about all of his staff from La Jolla, California.
president and CEO of Scripps Research, shared his vision the Scripps advances in research and enjoyed cocktails and
for ensuring that discoveries made in biomedical research 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, quality General Hospital” for two integral member of the executive leadership team at Jupiter
and patient satisfaction in Palm Beach County and the Treasure consecutive years. Medical Center, leading several initiatives that have earned
Coast region, announced today the promotion of Pamela Canter “Pam has demonstrated the hospital top recognition in quality, safety and patient
to vice president and chief nursing officer at Jupiter Medical incredible leadership skills, satisfaction. We value her unwavering dedication to Jupiter
Center. In this position, Canter is responsible for overseeing guiding her team through Medical Center and congratulate her on a well-deserved
the organization’s team of outstanding nursing professionals one of the most arduous promotion.”
committed to providing world class care in a patient-centered health pandemics the Canter has also been instrumental in helping Jupiter
manner. Pam will continue to collaborate closely in patient world has experienced, an Medical Center obtain its Joint Commission accreditations
quality and safety initiatives as she leads the nursing enterprise especially challenging time in chest pain, primary stroke, hip, knee and shoulder
at Jupiter Medical Center. Most notably, during Canter’s tenure for our nurses and frontline replacement, spine surgery, urgent care and occupational
at Jupiter Medical Center, she has played a pivotal role in health workers,” said Dr. health, and also led efforts to achieve Breast Center,
garnering many of the hospital’s national, regional and local Amit Rastogi, president Commission on Cancer and American Academy of Sleep
accreditations and awards, including successfully achieving an and chief executive officer of Jupiter Medical Center. “She
“A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group and “Top has served as an exceptional leader to her nursing team and Pamela Canter on page 3
Jupiter Lighthouse 160 Years Old

Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Facts … First lit July 10, 1860,
July 10, marked the 160th anniversary of the Palm Beach west construction brick, double masonry walls, outer conical,
County historical 1860 Jupiter Lighthouse. tapering from 31.5 inches (eight bricks thick) at ground to
Thanks to Florida Power and Light, 160 visitors received 18 inches (three bricks thick) at base of lantern. Inner wall
free admission to stroll the historic grounds, climb the cylindrical and two bricks thick throughout. Circumference
lighthouse, view the Keeper’s Workshop exhibit and peruse at base is about 65 feet and at top about 43 feet. Height
the lighthouse gift shop. The beloved Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse 156-to 108-foot tower on a 48-foot hill, natural parabolic
stands tall and proud as it prepares to celebrate another new dune top with a layer of shell. Focal plane 146 feet. This
decade of its life. is the level at which the beam of light is emitted. Steps
105 cast iron stairs spiraling
counterclockwise around a
central iron column 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

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