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Jupiter Medical Center’s New Surgical Institute Marks

Milestone With Topping Off Ceremony

The Johnny And Terry Gray Surgical Institute On Track To Be Completed By End Of 2023

With the late afternoon sun as the backdrop, Jupiter Medical
Center leadership, lead donors and construction partners
gathered to witness the placement of the final structural beam
for what will soon be the Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical
Institute. The topping-off ceremony signifies progress for the
construction project, which broke ground less than one year
ago and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
The highly anticipated 90,000-square-foot surgical
institute will feature 16 smart operating rooms and two
hybrid operating suites. Through the community’s generous
support, $52 million has been raised towards the $100 million
project. In December, the not-for-profit hospital announced
a transformative $25 million lead gift from Jupiter-based Michael Ruane and Amit
philanthropists Johnny and Terry Gray to name the institute. Rastogi, M.D.
The Grays joined the hospital’s leadership team and others
in signing the beam before a crane raised it into place. Their and corresponding patient
gift is complemented by other seven-figure gifts from The volumes. More than 15,000
Mastroianni Family Foundation, Michael and Elizabeth traditional and minimally
Ruane, Steven and Kathrine Pinard, Joseph and Barbara invasive surgical procedures
Charles and Nelson and Nathalie Ferreira. are performed at Jupiter Medical Center annually. In addition to advanced operating rooms, the institute
“This is a significant milestone for the surgical institute, but The facility’s “smart” operating rooms will accommodate will provide a spacious reception area for loved ones
also Jupiter Medical Center as a whole,” said Amit Rastogi, complex surgeries, while the hybrid suites offer surgeons along with private consultation rooms to meet the surgeon
M.D., MHCM, president and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center, the ability to transition from a minimally invasive surgery before or after a procedure. Recognizing the importance of
who has been leading the independent hospital through a to an open procedure, enhancing the patient experience real-time communication, leading-edge technology will be
period of growth and transformation. “Jupiter Medical Center and improving outcomes. The “operating rooms of the
continues to be at the forefront of medicine with cutting-edge future” will use state-of-the-art equipment that is digitally Medical Matters on page 19
technology and world-class physicians. Our expansion plans integrated. The surgical team will
are designed to ensure our growing community will continue be able to access and transmit a
to have access to the highest quality health care.” patient’s images from the operating
The development of the surgical institute is in direct room to additional specialists for
response to the significant growth of the community real-time consultation, resulting in
a multidisciplinary, comprehensive
approach to care.

Nicholas Mastroianni III, Amit Rastogi, M.D., Nicholas
Mastroianni II

The Heart of Hobe Sound
Est. 1926

Historic Art Auction Coming in February WE are YOUR Community
We will be holding an auction of the historic church windows
that were replaced during a recent renovation on February 25. Church
Local artists have been lending their vision to the project and the
finished art will be available for bidding in February. All Visitors Welcome
See the church website for details. We Invite You to Worship with Us
ONGOING MISSION PROJECTS Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
February 12 - Souper Bowl Sunday food collection to
Johnny and Terry Gray support House of Hope WE ARE ON FACEBOOK LIVE

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m.
Chair Yoga Classes on Tuesdays @ 10 Give us a call or visit our
Bible Study Tuesday @ 11 a.m. - Exodus website for more information.
Bible Study Thursday @ 3 p.m. - Genesis
Art Classes by appointment (772) 546-5043
Crochet, Cross-stitch and handwork group - Feb. 2 www.heartofhobesound.org

MONTHLY DINNERS
Monthly dinners to help offset some of the almost $350,000 in
renovation costs to our church building. The dinners will be held on the
2nd Friday of the month at 5:30. Cost is $15 per person
JANUARY 13 - MEATLOAF
FEBRUARY 10 - CORNISH GAME HEN MARCH 10 - CORNED BEEF
11933 SE Juno Crescent • Hobe Sound, Florida 33455
Diane Perrella, Lyn Ianuzzi, Peggy Katz