Page 18 - Abacoa Community News - August '22

Page 18, Abacoa
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Expands

Service Lines In Neurosurgery

Hospital Builds On Neurology Neurosurgical Procedures: • John K. Afshar, M.D.

And Neurointensive Care • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion • Timothy G. Burke, M.D.
• Posterior cervical decompression and fusion
• John D. Cantando, D.O.
Focus • Anterior lumbar interbody fusion • Michael J. Chaparro, M.D.
• Posterior lumbar interbody fusion • Fred L. Cohen, M.D.
For Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center’s 54-year history, • Lumbar microdiscectomy • Steven A. Dutcher, D.O.
the hospital holds a reputation as the go-to hospital for award- • Lumbar laminectomy and decompression • Faris J. Fakhoury, M.D.
winning, comprehensive heart care along with orthopedics and • Sacroiliac fusion • Heldo Gomez Jr., M.D.
joint replacement, pulmonary, stroke, and emergent (emergency • Kyphoplasty • Martin Greenberg, M.D.
room) care. Did you know Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center • Ventriculostomy • Evan M. Packer, M.D.
has a dedicated neurointensive care unit (neuro-ICU) providing • Ventricular peritoneal shunt insertion • Brett A. Schlifka, D.O.
advanced, multidisciplinary, patient centered care for the most • Craniotomy for subdural hematoma • Ronald L. Young II, M.D.
critically ill patients with neurosurgical and neurological life- • Craniotomy for excision of brain tumor • Lloyd Zucker, M.D.
threatening illnesses? The neurointensive care unit team is led • Spinal cord stimulator placement For more information on the services offered at Palm
by an expert staff of neurosurgeons, neurologists, intensivists Neurosurgeons: Beach Gardens Medical Center visit PBGMC.com or call
and other healthcare professionals trained and experienced in • Ramin M. Abdolvahabi, M.D. (561) 622-1411.
both the neurological and medical management of patients.
The focus on top-level neurosurgery and neurologic care
puts Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center at the forefront within Residents Of La Posada
our community for neurocritical care including stroke, brain
hemorrhage, and tumor treatment. Palm Beach Gardens Medical
Center has a certified advanced primary stroke center and Enjoy An Abundance Of Options
neurosurgery capabilities. Coupled with an established epilepsy
monitoring unit, these offerings enhance the northern Palm Beach
community’s access to lifesaving care, including neurosurgery At Every Level Of Care
treatment options using the latest advanced technology.
The neurosurgeons on staff at Palm Beach Gardens
Medical Center now have the technological capabilities of the Since 2019, the U.S. has been
StealthStation S8 Surgical Navigation System, an advancement home to more than 54 million
™
using innovative visualization technology during neurosurgery senior citizens, a number that is
procedures. In addition, the O-Arm surgical imaging system expected to double by the year
is also now part of the neurosurgical team at the hospital 2060, and maintains over 65,000
and provides real-time, intraoperative 2-D/3-D imaging long-term care facilities across
of neurosurgical devices used in spine, cranial, orthopedic the country.
procedures and treatments. Together, with the O-Arm surgical As the growing population
imaging system and StealthStation surgical navigation system, continues to age, the need for
neurosurgeons at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center perform senior living communities that provide varying levels of clock staff members, state-of-the-art medical equipment
a multitude of procedures including spinal surgery and cranial care is on the rise. For many, the transition to a retirement and facilities, on-site beauty salons and barber shops,
surgery for excision of brain tumors. community is a major life event and the burden of having to housekeeping services, carefully planned dining options,
move to different communities based on growing needs can and so much more. Independent residents can enjoy
be an overwhelming and unnecessary process. La Posada, access to multiple high-quality dining options with 5-star
a resort-style senior living community in the heart of Palm restaurant-style cuisine, a newly renovated fitness center,
Beach Gardens, is here to offer peace of mind for those creative arts studio, etc.
who wish to age in place. “We want residents to fully explore
As a continuing care retirement their options and feel confident in their
community (CCRC), La Posada offers decision to move to La Posada,” says
multiple levels of care, each with its Perez. “We encourage residents to take
own comprehensive plan, providing advantage of all the benefits of living
seniors, along with their families, in our community, and ultimately make
the peace of mind to age in place. the best decisions for themselves.
Whether there is a need for assisted A firm advocate for choice and
living, memory care, skilled nursing customizable lifestyles, La Posada
or rehabilitation services, La Posada offers an array of options, from
offers residents the care they require, their wellness programs to the levels
along with an award-winning lifestyle of care they provide. Operating
Advertise, and five-star amenities. on the philosophy of the Art of
Check out our website! This commitment to high-quality Living Well, the community offers
residents the opportunity to master
care has led La Posada to be recently
www.seabreezepublications.com recognized in U.S News and World multiple dimensions of wellness,
intellectual stimulation, culture and
Report’s 2022 Inaugural Analysis for
or call Best Senior Living for their memory more through the vast number of
(561)746-3244 care services. Based on consumer amenities and activities offered. The
satisfaction surveys administered expansive community also features
in 2021 and 2022, award recipients 18 unique floorplans with four special
are judged on the quality of on-site residential styles, offering a variety
NEED A/C? We’ve Got You Covered! caregiving, the quality of food and of elegant, thoughtfully designed
dining experiences, the variety of
apartments with their own unique
wellness activities, transportation touches of style and comfort.
availability, friendliness of staff, and “At La Posada, residents in all levels
more. of care live a maintenance-free lifestyle
“WE SHOW Along with the recent recognition that allows them more time to do the
for their memory care, La Posada has
things they love,” says Brad Cadiere,
UP!” also earned the title as the “Best of the Best” retirement executive director at La Posada. “Our residents are not only
communities in Palm Beach by the Palm Beach Post, taken care of but are provided with an enriched lifestyle that
marking their fourth win in a row. offers many opportunities to stay healthy and be engaged.”
When it comes to the award-winning care offered at
La Posada, Lili Perez, director of admissions, says it’s
all due to the community’s person-centered approach If you are interested in learning more about
to care and wellness. life at La Posada, join us for a special event in
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