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VOL. 12 NO. 9 www.seabreezepublications.com SEPTEMBER 2020

Scripps First Front Row Lecture Series At Abacoa

Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz major focus and strength for Scripps Research as they want the molecular level is expanding exponentially in this age of
Before the virus this year Scripps held their first lecture of to find discoveries to improve lives. genomics and artificial intelligence. Yet we still face major
the Front Row Lecture Series at Scripps Research at Abacoa Schultz said our understanding of what drives disease at challenges finding effective treatments for diseases ranging
in Jupiter. from cancer to dementia. How can biomedical research
Scripps President and CEO Peter Schultz, Ph.D., spoke institutes bridge this gap?
on many topics important to anyone who has experienced In the first lecture of Florida’s Scripps new Front Row
cancer, dementia, ALS or any incurable disease in their Lecture Series, Peter Schultz, a pioneering chemist, president
family. Solving ongoing medical problems has become a and CEO of Scripps Research, shared his vision for ensuring
that discoveries made in biomedical research institutes reach
patients and improve lives.
Research is so important in finding a cure for Alzheimer’s
with almost 6 million people and their families suffering from
this disease.
Scripps areas of research are in chemistry, molecular
medicine, neuroscience, biochemistry and immunology.
They study degenerative diseases of aging like osteoarthritis,

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It was an intellectual and enjoyable evening to learn about Peter Schultz, Ph.D., Scripps president and CEO with some Jupiter Lighthouse
all the progress for our health being made by Scripps. of his staff from La Jolla, California.
Pamela Canter Promoted 160 Years Old

To Vice President And Chief Nursing Report and Photos
by Penny Sheltz
July 10, marked the 160th
Officer At Jupiter Medical Center anniversary of the Palm Beach
County historical 1860 Jupiter
Lighthouse.
Thanks to Florida Power
Jupiter Medical Center, her team through one of the most arduous health pandemics the and Light, 160 visitors
ranked number one for world has experienced, an especially challenging time for our received free admission to
safety, quality and patient nurses and frontline health workers,” said Dr. Amit Rastogi, stroll the historic grounds,
satisfaction in Palm Beach president and chief executive officer of Jupiter Medical Center. climb the lighthouse, view the
County and the Treasure Coast “She has served as an exceptional leader to her nursing team Keeper’s Workshop exhibit
region, announced today the and integral member of the executive leadership team at Jupiter and peruse the lighthouse gift
promotion of Pamela Canter to Medical Center, leading several initiatives that have earned the shop. The beloved Jupiter Inlet
vice president and chief nursing hospital top recognition in quality, safety and patient satisfaction. Lighthouse stands tall and
officer at Jupiter Medical We value her unwavering dedication to Jupiter Medical Center proud as it prepares to celebrate
Center. In this position, Canter and congratulate her on a well-deserved promotion.” another new decade of its life.
is responsible for overseeing Canter has also been instrumental in helping Jupiter Medical Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
the organization’s team of Center obtain its Joint Commission accreditations in chest Facts … First lit July 10, 1860,
outstanding nursing professionals committed to providing world pain, primary stroke, hip, knee and shoulder replacement, spine west construction brick, double
class care in a patient-centered manner. Pam will continue to surgery, urgent care and occupational health, and also led efforts masonry walls, outer conical,
collaborate closely in patient quality and safety initiatives as to achieve Breast Center, Commission on Cancer and American tapering from 31.5 inches
she leads the nursing enterprise at Jupiter Medical Center. Most Academy of Sleep Medicine accreditations. Additionally, she (eight bricks thick) at ground
notably, during Canter’s tenure at Jupiter Medical Center, she has assisted in efforts to implement innovative strategies to to 18 inches (three bricks thick)
has played a pivotal role in garnering many of the hospital’s improve communications and the patient experience, including at base of lantern. Inner wall
national, regional and local accreditations and awards, including the Language of Caring, which ensures patients are spoken to cylindrical and two bricks thick
successfully achieving an “A” hospital safety grade from The with respect, compassion and empathy, and Orchid Rounding, a throughout. Circumference at
Leapfrog Group and “Top General Hospital” for two consecutive digital tool that helps medical teams respond to patient requests base is about 65 feet and at
years. and concerns more quickly. top about 43 feet. Height
“Pam has demonstrated incredible leadership skills, guiding Prior to joining Jupiter Medical Center, Canter was vice 156-to 108-foot tower
president of quality at Kendall on a 48-foot hill, natural
Regional Medical Center in parabolic dune top with a
Miami, Florida, where she layer of shell. Focal plane
was instrumental in helping 146 feet. This is the level
the hospital achieve Level 1 at which the beam of
Trauma Center verification light is emitted. Steps 105
from the American College of cast iron stairs spiraling
Surgeons. counterclockwise around

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