Page 1 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - September '20

VOL. 15 NO. 9 www.seabreezepublications.com SEPTEMBER 2020

Scripps First Front Row Lecture Jupiter Lighthouse

Series At Abacoa 160 Years Old

Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz In the first lecture of Florida’s Scripps new Front Report and Photos
Before the virus this year Scripps held their first lecture Row Lecture Series, Peter Schultz, a pioneering chemist, by Penny Sheltz
of the Front Row Lecture Series at Scripps Research at president and CEO of Scripps Research, shared his vision July 10, marked the 160th
Abacoa in Jupiter. for ensuring that discoveries made in biomedical research anniversary of the Palm
Scripps President and CEO Peter Schultz, Ph.D., spoke institutes reach patients and improve lives. Beach County historical 1860
on many topics important to anyone who has experienced Research is so important in finding a cure for Jupiter Lighthouse.
cancer, dementia, ALS or any incurable disease in their Alzheimer’s with almost 6 million people and their Thanks to Florida Power
family. Solving ongoing medical problems has become families suffering from this disease. and Light, 160 visitors
a major focus and strength for Scripps Research as they Scripps areas of research are in chemistry, molecular received free admission to
want to find discoveries to improve lives. stroll the historic grounds,
Schultz said our understanding of what drives disease Scripps First Front Row Lecture Series on page 2 climb the lighthouse, view the
at the molecular level is expanding exponentially in Keeper’s Workshop exhibit
this age of genomics and artificial intelligence. Yet we and peruse the lighthouse gift
still face major challenges finding effective treatments shop. The beloved Jupiter
for diseases ranging from cancer to dementia. How can Inlet Lighthouse stands tall
biomedical research institutes bridge this gap? and proud as it prepares to
celebrate another new decade
of its life.
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Facts … First lit July 10,
1860, west construction brick,
double masonry walls, outer
conical, tapering from 31.5
inches (eight bricks thick) at
ground to 18 inches (three
bricks thick) at base of lantern. Inner wall cylindrical
and two bricks thick throughout. Circumference at base

Everyone enjoys learning more about Scripps’ progress for Peter Schultz, Ph.D., Scripps president and CEO with some Jupiter Lighthouse on page 3
improving health. of his staff from La Jolla, California.
Pamela Canter Promoted To Vice President

And Chief Nursing Officer At Jupiter Medical Center

Jupiter Medical Center, ranked number one for safety, quality at Jupiter Medical Center, she has played a pivotal role in Jupiter Medical Center and
and patient satisfaction in Palm Beach County and the Treasure garnering many of the hospital’s national, regional and local congratulate her on a well-
Coast region, announced today the promotion of Pamela Canter accreditations and awards, including successfully achieving an deserved promotion.”
to vice president and chief nursing officer at Jupiter Medical “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group and “Top Canter has also been
Center. In this position, Canter is responsible for overseeing General Hospital” for two consecutive years. instrumental in helping Jupiter
the organization’s team of outstanding nursing professionals “Pam has demonstrated incredible leadership skills, guiding Medical Center obtain its Joint
committed to providing world class care in a patient-centered her team through one of the most arduous health pandemics Commission accreditations
manner. Pam will continue to collaborate closely in patient the world has experienced, an especially challenging time in chest pain, primary stroke,
quality and safety initiatives as she leads the nursing enterprise for our nurses and frontline health workers,” said Dr. Amit hip, knee and shoulder
at Jupiter Medical Center. Most notably, during Canter’s tenure Rastogi, president and chief executive officer of Jupiter Medical replacement, spine surgery,
Center. “She has served as urgent care and occupational
an exceptional leader to her health, and also led efforts to
nursing team and integral achieve Breast Center, Commission on Cancer and American
member of the executive Academy of Sleep Medicine accreditations. Additionally, she
leadership team at Jupiter has assisted in efforts to implement innovative strategies to
Medical Center, leading several improve communications and the patient experience, including
initiatives that have earned the Language of Caring, which ensures patients are spoken to
the hospital top recognition with respect, compassion and empathy, and Orchid Rounding, a
in quality, safety and patient digital tool that helps medical teams respond to patient requests
satisfaction. We value her
unwavering dedication to Pamela Canter Promoted on page 2