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Jupiter Medical Center Acquires Leading-Edge

Equipment For Cancer Institute

Jupiter Medical Center is advancing its diagnostic imaging said Liv Vesely, president of Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. As a leading, not-for-profit medical provider in the region,
and staging capabilities with the addition of a new, high- “Our physicians have a greater tool to determine the extent of Jupiter Medical Center relies on philanthropic gifts to maintain
performance, digital PET/CT scanner. The technology will make disease, so they can pinpoint the next steps for treatment.” patients’ well-being and quality of care, and Jupiter Medical
Jupiter Medical Center the first in the state to produce motion- The new PET/CT scanner with be housed in the Foshay Center Foundation is dedicated to securing this financial support
free images that will improve the diagnosis and treatment of Cancer Center, which is part of the Anderson Family Cancer in order to fulfill the mission of the organization. For more
cancer. The acquisition is due to the generosity of Barbara and Institute. The 55,000-square-foot facility opened in March 2020. information, please visit jmcfoundation.org.
Joe Charles. It offers patients tailored treatments and access to the world-class
The General Electric Discovery IQ combines positron team at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University
emission tomography (PET) and computerized tomography of Miami, the only designated National Cancer Institute (NCI)
(CT) scans. The merger results in the detection of much smaller cancer center in South Florida.
cancerous lesions, exceptional image quality, and the use of less About Jupiter Medical Center Foundation
radioactive materials. Since its founding in 1989, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation
“It is important to us to have a regional medical center that is has empowered Jupiter Medical Center with the financial
committed to expanding critical services,” said donor Joe Charles resources to reimagine the delivery of health and wellness to
who lives in Jupiter. “We wanted to help Jupiter Medical Center the region. Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, together with
find the best available technology to improve treatment, accuracy, Jupiter Medical Center, is committed to transforming regional
and enhance patients’ experiences.” healthcare through leading-edge technology, patient-centered
The new PET/CT scanner includes respiratory technology care and enhanced facilities. The foundation has funded a
that monitors each patient’s breathing pattern and stabilizes number of major projects at Jupiter Medical Center, including
accordingly, leading to clearer images and improved diagnosis. the De George Pediatric Unit in partnership with Nicklaus
The machine also involves less hardware and shortens the length Children’s Hospital, the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center,
of the procedure, which increases patient comfort. The Anderson Family Orthopedic and Spine Center, the Frank E.
“This donation supports the growth of the oncology services at and Mary D. Walsh Robotic Surgery Program and the Florence Anderson Family Cancer Institute
Jupiter Medical Center and changes the outlook for our patients,” A. De George Pavilion. Photo courtesy of Jupiter Medical Center

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