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Research is so important in finding a cure for Alzheimer’s Scripps is researching osteoarthritis, lymphoma, prostate Scripps has also discovered existing medicines that can
with almost 6 million people and their families suffering cancer, Parkinson’s, IBD, cancer and more, in various be repurposed to treat other diseases.
from this disease. stage phases and has discovered molecules that regenerate Two hundred sixty people enjoyed learning about all the
Scripps areas of research are in chemistry, molecular cartilage in knees and joints. They are also working on Scripps advances in research and enjoyed cocktails and
medicine, neuroscience, biochemistry and immunology. treatments for Parkinson’s and for heart disease. snacks after the lecture and look forward to their next one.
They study degenerative diseases of aging like osteoarthritis,
autoimmune diseases, cancer and more. CALIBR is their
nonprofit drug discovery program with funding from the
Gates Foundation and Pharma.

Everyone enjoys learning more about Scripps’ progress for It was an intellectual and enjoyable evening to learn about all
improving health. the progress for our health being made by Scripps.

Good food and drinks

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earned the hospital top recognition in quality, safety and
patient satisfaction. We value her unwavering dedication
to Jupiter Medical Center and congratulate her on a well-
deserved promotion.”
Canter has also been instrumental in helping Jupiter
Medical Center obtain its Joint Commission accreditations
in chest pain, primary stroke, hip, knee and shoulder
replacement, spine surgery, urgent care and occupational
health, and also led efforts to achieve Breast Center,
Commission on Cancer and American Academy of Sleep All Natural Pain Medicine
Medicine accreditations. Additionally, she has assisted
in efforts to implement innovative strategies to improve Ask Us!!!
communications and the patient experience, including the
Language of Caring, which ensures patients are spoken
to with respect, compassion and empathy, and Orchid
Rounding, a digital tool that helps medical teams respond
to patient requests and concerns more quickly.
Prior to joining Jupiter Medical Center, Canter was vice
president of quality at Kendall Regional Medical Center
in Miami, Florida, where she was instrumental in helping • Compounded Medications
the hospital achieve Level 1 Trauma Center verification
from the American College of Surgeons. made for you and your pets!
Canter received her Bachelor of Science in nursing
from Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. She spent • Compression Hosiery
a decade working as a registered nurse in intensive care
units and outpatient settings as well as case management • Wheelchairs, Walkers, Canes
before moving into management roles. She holds a green
belt in Lean Six Sigma and was appointed to serve on the
Ohio Department of Health’s Hospital Advisory Council. TequesTa Drugs anD
About Jupiter Medical Center
Rated number one for safety, quality and patient
satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading
destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach CompounDing
County and across the Treasure Coast region. Recognized
as the region’s only independent, not-for-profit hospital,
Jupiter Medical Center offers a comprehensive continuum
of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, expertise The Pharmacy With A
and specialties, including orthopedics and spine care,
cancer care, cardiac and vascular care, comprehensive
stroke, obstetrics and maternity care, pediatrics,
emergency care as well as diagnostic imaging, screening,
testing and urgent care. For more information about
Jupiter Medical Center, please call (561) 462-8540 or
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