Page 16 - Boca ViewPointe - March '22

Page 16, Viewpointe March 2022
Magen David Adom Update & Announcement

Dear Friends, my name is For many years, The Burton
Yishai (pronounced Yee-Shy) Goodman Chapter of Magen
Mizrahi and I’m the NEW David Adom at Boca Pointe has
AFMDA Major Gifts Director raised funds annually to sponsor a
for the Boca - Delray Beach community ambulance for Israel.
area for American Friends With the tremendous support from
of Magen David Adom the residents of Boca Pointe, and the
(AFMDA). Prior to joining leadership of the late Burt Goodman
AFMDA, I worked for both (z’l), there are still 8 Boca Pointe
the Jewish Federation of South ambulances still in service right
Palm Beach County and Palm now, saving lives in Israel every
Beach County. Some of you single day. I’m happy to share the
may recall my work prior at the Jewish Federation of SPBC, latest ambulance report sponsored
as I worked right here in Boca Pointe. I’m very excited to join in 2018 that was dedicated in Burt’s
this important organization and I am committed to its mission memory with you.
of providing lifesaving support to the State of Israel. Stationing details
On Sunday, January 16th, Israel and Mia Broome held a • The 2018 Boca Pointe Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) have been traffic accidents, broken legs or other injuries, and
small gathering for their second ambulance dedication with close has been stationed in Petach Tikva – Israel’s 6th largest city with children facing medical emergencies.
friends and family at Boca Raton Synagogue. While they wanted over 240,000 residents. ○ It hasn’t just been in times of distress, as 166 times a
to invite the entire BP community, due to Omicron, the event • Petach Tikva is also known as “Em HaMoshavot” OR woman has needed your ambulance while she has been in labor.
was necessarily limited. Braving the hurricane force winds and “Mother of the Moshavot” and is 6.6 miles east of Tel Aviv. For more information about the lifesaving work of Magen
tornado warnings of the day, a great time was held by all. Israel Ambulance details David Adom or to get more involved, please call Yishai at
Broome dedicated the ambulance in honor of Mia Broome, “A • Since being called into service, Aug 16, 2018, the Boca 561.571.6112 or by email at ymizrahi@afmda.org.
Woman of Valor”. Pointe MICU has seen over 11,152 calls (averaging 9 calls per On behalf of the People of Israel, and the 27,000 paramedics,
day, every day). EMT’s and emergency personnel working on the front lines
○ Of those 73% have been adult medical emergencies. saving lives, we thank you. 
○ 22% of the calls your ambulance has responded to

West Boca Medical Center OB/Ortho

Being admitted into the hospital can be intimidating. And, West Boca is the only area hospital to offer NICView
Whether you’re there to deliver a baby or undergo a knee Live Streaming Cameras so patients can watch their
replacement, the experience can induce anxiety. It’s for newborns in the NICU even when they can’t be there.
this reason that West Boca Medical Center has invested At the Boca Center for Orthopedics and Spine Care,
significant resources into creating a seamless healthcare patients also appreciate the seamless experience provided
experience for their patients, meeting each person’s to them. When orthopedic patients arrive, they enter
individual needs. To achieve this goal, they’ve addressed through a separate, private entry to the Medical Surgical
the major touchpoints that matter most to patients. unit. The rooms have been upgraded with new furniture
In the Boca Center for Women’s Care, the hospital is and orthopedically designed walk-in showers. And
proud of their OB/GYN Laborist Program. Run by Dr. orthopedic patients are cared for by dedicated staff in this
Barry Peskin, it provides specialized OB/GYN care on- area. Most importantly, our team of caregivers is trained
site 24/7/365, providing peace-of-mind to pregnant moms. to use the hospital’s advanced technologies, including
“Having a Laborist Program means we’re better prepared MAKO Robotic Arm Assisted Surgical Surgery System
to handle emergencies, with 24-hour anesthesiology and the CORI Surgical System.
coverage and in-house OB/GYNs who work directly with
a woman’s personal physician. And, West Boca is a Level
Channel 63.... III Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) facility, providing
the highest level of care for high risk pregnancies” said
Have You Seen It? Dr. Peskin.

Comcast cable channel 63 is the Boca Pointe
community information channel. Tune in for new
information and important updates. The BPCA
Board and committee meetings (held via Zoom)
are posted along with other current events. Check Dr. David Padden is a champion for West Boca’s
out our new format!  orthopedic program. As an orthopedist with over
three decades of experience, he’s enthusiastic about
the hospital’s commitment to employing innovative
technology to improve patients’ experiences.
Other innovations include having a Maternity “These technologies make orthopedic surgeries more
Navigator who guides patients, helping each woman exact, resulting in better outcomes for our patients,”
design her Personalized Birth Plan. Available options Padden said. “I’m impressed with West Boca’s
include utilizing Nitrous Oxide with or without an commitment to upgrading their systems more and more
epidural, birthing tubs for water births and soothing and allowing our team to provide the best surgeries
aromatherapy. Once the baby is born, the proud mom possible.”
HoUSE - coNDo cHEcK SErVIcES
SUNSHINE PET PALS enjoys a Celebration Breakfast and a Postpartum Snack To learn more or to find a doctor, please visit
“cUSTomIzED for YoUr HomE”
Pack, along with the services of the Lactation Consultant. westbocamedctr.com

Paid Advertisement

Sabra Wall Decor B’H

EstimatEs

PreMIer LovIng Pet & hoMe CAre
In Your hoMe - For Your BeSt FrIenDS
Premier Loving Pet & Home Care
In Your Home - For Your Best Friends
*DIScoUNT for NEw bocA PoINTE cLIENTS* Painting & More ...
Boca Pointe DISCOUNT!*
MID-DAY WALKS - CuStoMIzeD to Your SCheDuLe
MID-DAY WALKS (All Dogs Benefit!) Puppies/Dogs
VAcATIoN & TrAVEL PET & HomE cArE
Kittens/Cats
FEEDING Puppies/Dogs
ExErcISE & TrAININg
EXERCISE Kittens/cats • Popcorn Ceiling
Birds
fEEDINg, mEDIcAL coNDITIoNS
Fish
TRAINING birds/fish & more • Wallpaper Removal
SUNSHINE PET PALS • Knock Down
Reptiles & More!

VACATION & TRAVEL Pet & House Care
WE WORK WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS

13 Yr Boca Pointe Resident - NAPPS - Pet First Aid
oUr 14 YEAr - 26 YEAr bocA PoINTE rESIDENT • Drywall Repair
TH
561-212-6917
561-212-6917 Cell: (954) 931-4716
INSURED - BONDED - LICENSED - PET FIRST AID (*Call for Details) Licensed & Insured
INSUrED - boNDED - LIcENSED
SunshinePetPals.com Office: (561) 395-3057 CC: 03-11120-P-K