Page 6 - Jupiter West - March '22

Page 6, Jupiter West
Cardiac Achievements At Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, part of the Palm Experience counts, and that is what this achievement One in four adults over the age of 40 will develop A-Fib
Beach Health Network, celebrates a major milestone in represents as an important part of the growth of our cardiac in their lifetime, but this new hybrid procedure is now giving
the history of its cardiac program, as the hospital has program for almost 40 years. When it comes to the heart, we people an opportunity to no longer suffer with this disease
completed over 19,000 open-heart surgeries. As the first remain focused on advancing the level of care we provide and be able to resume their daily activities. This hospital is
hospital in Palm Beach County to start an open-heart to our patients by adding some of the newest and latest at the forefront of new procedures for cardiac care, and our
surgery program, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center cardiac procedures to our program. community has access to them right here in our backyard.
continues to provide innovative, top quality cardiac care Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center started its open- Unlike traditional surgical treatments, the LARIAT
to the community. heart program in 1983, with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. procedure is completed through small punctures in the
Richard Faro performing the first procedure. Since then, the skin, so in addition to less pain, the patient benefits from a
hospital has been recognized nationally for its cardiac care, shorter recovery time and less risk of complications.
Jupiter’s Senior Softball from page 5 and continues to be at the forefront of pioneering some of The Convergent procedure effectively treats patients
the latest medical procedures in the area for heart patients. with chronic atrial fibrillation. It utilizes radiofrequency
JSSA Commissioner Tom Cosentino said the association This isn’t just our 1,000th, 5,000th, or even 10,000th to block irregular electrical signals by producing lesions,
is fortunate to have a total of eleven players as National Hall heart surgery. It is our 19,000th, and the success of this or scar tissue, on the heart.
of Fame honorees, and added: “Their accomplishments on program was built upon the experience, skill and dedication As the first hospital in Florida to combine these two
the national level reflect great credit on themselves and of our team to provide the latest cardiac treatments for our procedures, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is invested
as well as on Jupiter’s Senior Softball program and we patients. We are proud of what we have accomplished so in making sure patients in our community have access to
congratulate them.” far, and we will continue to be here to bring many more the very best, and most sophisticated cardiac treatment in
The National Senior Softball Hall of Fame, founded firsts to the communities we serve. the state. As one of just a handful of centers performing
in 1995, is based in Mustang, Okla. It recognizes players Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is also the first this new procedure, this treatment will give people, who
who have achieved the highest honors in Senior Softball. hospital in the state of Florida to now offer the new in the past have had unsuccessful A-Fib therapies, a new
Eligibility requirements include having earned a specified LARIAT/Convergent Hybrid AF procedure for patients lease on life, and reduce their chance of suffering a stroke.
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number of points from awards received in National or World who have atrial fibrillation, or A-Fib. This technique Other cardiac achievements of the hospital include:
Senior Softball Tournaments. Nominees must submit other combines left atrial appendage closure with the LARIAT • More than 100,000 cardiac catheterizations
documentation, including letters of recommendations from and the Convergent procedure to ablate both the inside • Over 700 TAVRs
managers, and be voted into the Hall of Fame by members. and outside part of the heart tissue causing A-Fib. This • Over 275 Mitraclips
Cambareri, 85, a retired general contractor, said, “Softball gives patients a better chance of curing their A-Fib, and • Over 50 Convergent procedures
saved my life.” He cited his previous lifestyle that included reduce their risk of stroke. Dr. Nishant Patel and Dr. • Over 50 minimally invasive cardiac surgeries
smoking cigars, being overweight and getting very little Matthew Kolek were the first two physicians to perform For more information about our cardiac services and
exercise. He was inducted into the HOF as a player in 2006. this type of procedure. programs, go to www.pbgmc.com or call (561) 622-1411.
And he also is to be inducted as a manager into the the 2022
Softball USA Hall of Fame. Cambareri has represented the ON T H E HOR I Z ON
United States in international tournaments, including Spain,
Ireland, Scotland, Italy and England. Lighthouse Sunset Tour
Haltrich, 86, was a 2017 Hall of Fame inductee and has Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
played in Jupiter’s senior softball league since 1988, a couple Lighthouse Moonrise Tour
years after retiring from AT&T management. In addition Where History Mar. 18
to playing in Jupiter, he, Logan and Cambareri all travel to Lighthouse Sunrise Tour
play in tournaments around the country at least six or seven Meets Adventure! Mar. 13, 19
times a year. And they’ve earned numerous tournament Twilight Yoga at the Light
championship rings over the years. Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28
Logan, 83, the 2021 National HOF inductee, is a retired Lighthouse Story Time
school principal from Pennsylvania. He credits softball with & Crafts for Kids
keeping him healthy. “It keeps me in shape, keeps me active Mar. 26
and keeps me young,” he said.
Other former Jupiter senior league players enshrined in Wild & Scenic
the National Senior Softball Hall of Fame, and their year of Film Festival
induction are: Larry Callaway, 1997; Dave Robertson, 1997;
Arden Siegendorf, 1997; Warren Watson, 1999; Pat Devine, Saturday, April 9
1999; Milton Graphe, 2002; and Bob Fuhst, 2005. Tickets available
The Jupiter Senior Softball program is open to persons 55 starting March 7
and over and is sponsored by the JSSA in cooperation with
the Town of Jupiter. Games are every Monday, Wednesday jupiterlighthouse.org 561-747-8380 This activity is conducted under
permit from the Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) and occurs
all or in part on public lands
and Friday at 8:30 a.m. at Jupiter Community Park. New 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter administered by the BLM within
the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
players are always welcome. To register, or for information Outstanding Natural Area.
visit www.leaguelineup.com/jssa.
Photos by Johnny Moore
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