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Jupiter Medical Center Acquires

Leading-Edge Equipment For Cancer Institute

Ju p i t e r Me d i c a l About Jupiter Medical Center Foundation
Center is advancing Since its founding in 1989, Jupiter Medical Center
its diagnostic imaging Foundation has empowered Jupiter Medical Center
and staging capabilities with the financial resources to reimagine the delivery of
with the addition of a health and wellness to the region. Jupiter Medical Center
new, high-performance, Foundation, together with Jupiter Medical Center, is
digital PET/CT scanner. committed to transforming regional healthcare through
The technology will leading-edge technology, patient-centered care and
make Jupiter Medical enhanced facilities. The foundation has funded a number
Center the first in the of major projects at Jupiter Medical Center, including the
state to produce motion- De George Pediatric Unit in partnership with Nicklaus
free images that will Children’s Hospital, the Margaret W. Niedland Breast
improve the diagnosis Center, The Anderson Family Orthopedic and Spine
and treatment of cancer. Center, the Frank E. and Mary D. Walsh Robotic Surgery
The acquisition is due Program and the Florence A. De George Pavilion.
to the generosity of As a leading, not-for-profit medical provider in the
Barbara and Joe Charles. region, Jupiter Medical Center relies on philanthropic
The General gifts to maintain patients’ well-being and quality of care,
Electric Discovery and Jupiter Medical Center Foundation is dedicated
IQ combines positron to securing this financial support in order to fulfill the
emission tomography mission of the organization. For more information, please
(PET) and computerized Anderson Family Cancer Institute visit jmcfoundation.org.
tomography (CT) scans. Photo courtesy of Jupiter Medical Center
The merger results in the
detection of much smaller cancerous lesions, exceptional “This donation supports the growth of the oncology
image quality, and the use of less radioactive materials. services at Jupiter Medical Center and changes the Advertise.
“It is important to us to have a regional medical outlook for our patients,” said Liv Vesely, president of
center that is committed to expanding critical services,” Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. “Our physicians have Check out
said donor Joe Charles who lives in Jupiter. “We wanted a greater tool to determine the extent of disease, so they
to help Jupiter Medical Center find the best available can pinpoint the next steps for treatment.” our Web site!
technology to improve treatment, accuracy, and enhance The new PET/CT scanner with be housed in the Foshay
patients’ experiences.” Cancer Center, which is part of the Anderson Family www.seabreezepublications.com
The new PET/CT scanner includes respiratory Cancer Institute. The 55,000-square-foot facility opened
technology that monitors each patient’s breathing pattern in March 2020. It offers patients tailored treatments and or call
and stabilizes accordingly, leading to clearer images access to the world-class team at Sylvester Comprehensive
and improved diagnosis. The machine also involves less Cancer Center at the University of Miami, the only 746-3244.
hardware and shortens the length of the procedure, which designated National Cancer Institute (NCI) cancer center
increases patient comfort. in South Florida.

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