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JMC News
The 2020 Big Taste from page 1
1986 the organization has provided mentors to children in
Martin County and since July 2010 in Palm Beach County.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) recognized the Jupiter Medical Center Earns
Martin County organization in 2007 as one of the 35 best National Recognition For
performing agencies nationwide. Visit www.mentorbig.org
to learn more. Orthopedics
Calendar Listing
October 1 to 31, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Big Taste of
Martin County: Dine-in, Takeout, and Delivery presented by Only Hospital In The State Of Florida
Publix Supermarket Charities will offer “big deals” from area Awarded Two Blue Distinction Certifications
restaurants redeemable from October 1 to 31. The “Big Deal And Three Gold Seals Of Approval From
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Pass” will be available for the purchase of $40 beginning The Joint Commission For Hip, Knee,
Sept. 10 at mentorbig.org. For more information, visit http:// its expertise in total knee and hip replacement surgeries,
mentorbig.org/events. Shoulder And Spine Surgery including assessments of patients’ physical abilities after
Photos by Liz McKinley from 2019 event surgery, known as “functional outcomes.” Blue Distinction
Jupiter Medical Center, ranked number one for safety, Centers+ is an additional designation recognizing Jupiter
quality and patient satisfaction in Palm Beach County and Medical Center’s performance on measures of cost
the Treasure Coast region, today announced it has been effectiveness and affordability, such as lower complication
selected as a Blue Distinction Center+ for total hip and knee rates and fewer hospital readmissions.
replacement, and spine surgery, as well as receiving The Gold Jupiter Medical Center has also invested in innovative
Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for total hip technologies that offer less invasive treatment options, better
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and knee replacement, total shoulder replacement, and spine results and speedier recovery times. The hospital recently
surgery. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in the enhanced its total knee replacement capabilities with Mako
state of Florida to earn all five highly coveted accreditations, Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology. The Mako Robotic-Arm
a designation awarded by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield creates a 3-D virtual model of the patient’s bone anatomy,
Association (BCBSA) for delivering exceptional care and allowing medical teams to place implants virtually, prior to
results for patients undergoing these orthopedic surgeries. surgery. Once the surgical team is satisfied with the virtual
“The orthopedic program at Jupiter Medical Center model, they can use the Mako to proceed with surgery. This
provides world-class care to patients who come from all parts allows for more precise bone preparation, less soft tissue
of the country to receive the best outcomes possible,” said Dr. injury, and the potential for less pain and a speedier recovery.
Amit Rastogi, president and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. The Mako is also used for partial knee and hip replacements,
Lauren Marriott and Stephanie Hutton “It’s an honor to be recognized for meeting the vigorous and total hip replacements.
criteria for outstanding orthopedic care set by both the “Implementing new technologies, such as the Mako
prestigious The Joint Commission and the Blue Distinction for knee and hip replacements, is just one example of our
Specialty Care program.” ongoing efforts to enhance patient care and help our patients
The Joint Commission is the recognized global leader get back to enjoying their lives without pain or mobility
for health care accreditation. The independent, not-for-profit limitations,” Dr. Rastogi said.
organization examines a hospital’s quality achievement in Facilities designated as Blue Distinction Centers for Spine
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patient care and safety and establishes the most rigorous Surgery demonstrate expertise in cervical and lumbar fusion,
standards to raise the bar among health care providers cervical laminectomy and lumbar laminectomy/discectomy
globally. Furthermore, Blue Distinction Centers are procedures, resulting in fewer patient complications and
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nationally designated healthcare facilities that demonstrate readmissions compared to other facilities. Additionally, to
a commitment to delivering high quality patient safety and meet The Joint Commission’s certification for spine surgery,
better health outcomes, based on objective measures that providers must meet three core requirements: standards,
were developed with input from the medical community and clinical practice guidelines, and performance measurement.
Auction winners leading accreditation and quality organizations. Dr. Rastogi says, “To be the only hospital in the state
Jupiter Medical Center takes a coordinated and to earn all of these highly coveted awards for quality and
comprehensive approach to orthopedic care, delivered by safety, is an accomplishment earned by the expertise of the
an expert, multidisciplinary team of surgeons, physical entire orthopedic team, and our focus on minimally invasive
therapists and other skilled clinicians. The Anderson Family techniques and reducing patient recovery times.”
Orthopedic and Spine Center at Jupiter Medical Center has For more information about Jupiter Medical Center’s
long been at the forefront of joint replacement and spine award-winning orthopedics care, visit www.jupitermed.com/
care, providing innovative and high-quality diagnosis and services/orthopedics/.
treatment.
As a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip
Replacement, Jupiter Medical Center is recognized for Jupiter Medical Center on page 3

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