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Tampa General Hospital Offers New Options

For Patients In Palm Beach, Martin Counties

Patients facing “Since we began treating oncology patients in South through the TGH-USF Health Office of Clinical Research,
complex medical Florida last year, we have realized that many patients and palliative care and genetic counseling. Patients
conditions in Palm here need and want the kind of complex, world-class care requiring complex, specialized surgeries are paired with
Be a c h a nd Ma rt i n that you can only get at an academic medical center like nurse navigators who coordinate their visit to Tampa,
counties have often Tampa General,” Couris said. “We are looking forward while patient ambassadors help coordinate travel and
sought care outside to collaborating with more physicians in the region to accommodations. Patients receive pre- and post-surgical
Fl ori da , t ra ve l i ng help guide patients on a coordinated pathway of care and care in Palm Beach and Martin counties, all planned
thousands of miles during a stressful time in search of ultimately improve the health of residents in South Florida.” in coordination with the local physician practices they
cutting-edge health care. But now there’s another option: TGH’s expansion comes at a time when patients who already know and trust.
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is partnering with local would traditionally travel to the Northeast for treatment Tampa General Hospital is ranked among the top 50
physicians to provide advanced and coordinated care are seeking alternatives that don’t require stepping on a hospitals in the nation in five medical specialties by U.S.
closer to home. plane. To meet this demand, TGH has been identifying News and World Report for 2020/21. Tampa General also
Last May, Tampa General announced a new alliance with opportunities to expand and strengthen its footprint in is the primary teaching partner for the USF Health Morsani
the Cancer Center of South Florida that enables Palm Beach South Florida, including its alliance with the Cancer College of Medicine. Together, the two organizations
County patients to receive care from the local physicians Center of South Florida. can provide patients access to the newest treatments and
they already know, paired with coordinated concierge-style “Our South Florida physicians are some of the best clinical trials, advanced multidisciplinary care, and the
care if and when these patients need advanced care at Tampa in the country. We provide our patients with highly best physicians and experts in highly specialized fields
General. Now, Tampa General is expanding its network specialized medical care, especially those requiring of care.
to create similar alliances with other private practices in advanced and complex procedures and treatments,” “We’re continuing to explore partnerships with
Palm Beach and Martin counties, such as Gastro Group of said Schwarzberg. “When necessary, we’re providing a physicians from a range of specialties so we can provide
the Palm Beaches. In January, its two locations became the connection to TGH and the University of South Florida patients world-class care close to home,” Couris said.
Tampa General Hospital Gastro Group of the Palm Beaches. for high-level, acute hospital care for patients with serious “Patients can now receive prompt, expert care from
The expansion is spearheaded by John Couris, Tampa and complex illnesses.” Florida’s highest ranked hospital by first-rate physicians,
General’s president and CEO, and Dr. Abe Schwarzberg, South Florida patients have access to the same and multidisciplinary teams from one of the state’s leading
chief of oncology and senior vice president of oncology comprehensive care available in Tampa, including case academic medical centers.”
and network development. evaluations from multidisciplinary panels of TGH experts, To learn more about Tampa General Hospital, visit
participation in a variety of cutting-edge clinical trials www.tgh.org or call (561) 644-0125.

Jupiter Police Foundation Event from page 1

importance,” said Carolyn Experience Dentistry with a Woman’s Touch
King, president of the
Jupiter Police Foundation.
“We invite the community Cosmetic & Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry
to join us as we share in
celebrating the dedication State of the Art & Same Day Restorations
and commitment of our
Jupiter men and woman in Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation Available
blue.”
This virtual event will
be star-studded, packed with celebrity entertainment from Joanne Green, D.D.S.
Grammy and Golden Globe nominated artists, Frank
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known for her ’80s hit I Still Believe and Austin Giorgio Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
from the popular NBC show The Voice. Also, for the first
time, the public will officially get to meet and hear from (561) 622-2815 • www.joannegreendds.com
David E. England the new Chief of Police for the Jupiter
Police Department. Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry - Cum Laude
The money raised from the donations and online auction Hospital of the University of Penn - General Practice Residency Training
of this event online go directly to support the Jupiter Police Harvard Dental School - Former Instructor
Department. The foundation has used similar funds to Boston Brigham and Women’s Dental Group - Staff Dentist
purchase six drones and are in the process of helping secure
a remotely operated submersible vehicle for underwater
investigations and recoveries. This will help the police
department protect the community and the police officers
themselves. The funds raised at Back the Badge will also
support the Jupiter Police Department community events.
This 60-minute special will be chaired by Lauren
Lomangino and emceed by Felicia Rodriguez from
WPBF News and Emily Pantelides from Pantelides PR &
Consulting. The event starts promptly at 7 p.m. online but
be sure to check out and bid on all the auction items starting
March 12.
Sponsorships are still available and the foundation is
grateful to: Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath and Via
Productions for their generous support of this event. For
more information and to become a sponsor please visit: www.
jupiterpolicefoundation.org/events.
The Jupiter Police Foundation and its volunteer Board
of Directors raise money for the purpose of supporting the
Jupiter Police Department, its community programs and
officers in need. It is through donations and fundraising, that
we are able to support our mission of procuring equipment,
materials, supporting community involvement activities,
youth programs, education and charitable activities to keep
the officers and our community safe.

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