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Cover Story: Quantum in the

Community Grant Period Opens MAKINGROUNDS…MAKINGROUNDS…

for Grassroots Organizations
William A. Leone, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Named Top Orthopedic Surgeon
Two Types of Grants goal is to work with businesses, nonprof-
To date, the Quantum Foundation has its and the government to change the by Castle Connolly Medical for
made more than $140 million in grants equation in the county.
on both a macro and micro level. The “Social determinants of health, such 10th Consecutive Year
foundation was formed in 1995 with the as housing, education, jobs, the econo-
net proceeds from the sale of JFK my, the built environment, transporta- William A. Leone, M.D., F.A.C.S., head of The Leone
Medical Center in Atlantis, FL and it tion, public safety, and walkability all Center for Orthopedic Care at Holy Cross Hospital in
began making grants in Palm Beach impact a community’s health,” he contin- Fort Lauderdale, was named a 2019 Top Orthopedic
County in June 1997. ued. “In certain communities, issues of Surgeon by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. This is the Dr. William A. Leone
“Our goal is to continue making grants race and racism are also a leading factor, tenth consecutive year that Dr. Leone has received this
in perpetuity as a way to improve the with toxic stress leading to behavioral coveted designation.
healthcare outcomes in Palm Beach health issues.” “It’s an honor to be ranked among the nation’s best orthopedic surgeons and rec-
County,” said Kelly of the $150 million According to Kelly, by not just looking ognized by Castle Connolly for the past decade,” said Dr. Leone. “I pride my prac-
endowed fund, of which five percent is at healthcare but at the social determi- tice on its human-centered model for care which is based on decades of clinical
paid out in grants every year. nants that keep people in disparity, more experience and common sense: treat patients with respect and compassion by giv-
Quantum provides foundation grants, progress can be made. ing them personal attention, honoring their time, and providing them with the
which are typically between $50,000 and “We need to not just look at people’s information they need to make well-informed decisions about their own health
$1 million, and QIC grants of up to basic needs but ask what’s happening to care.”
$25,000. put them in a continual state of need; With almost 30 years of experience, Dr. Leone has earned a reputation as one of
“Foundation grants typically average what policies, practices, or laws are keep- the country’s top orthopedic surgeons for solving complex hip and knee problems.
$125,000, though we recently awarded ing certain communities in poverty?” he Dr. Leone has helped thousands of patients from around the world by restoring
$900,000 to the South Florida Science asked. “While we are dealing with sys- mobility and improving their quality of life.
Center and Aquarium,” said Kelly, tematic changes through our larger
adding that the grants can be good for up grants, people can continue to have their
to three years. “The grants are given in basic needs met through QIC grants.” Holy Cross Medical Group
three areas—Better Engagement in
Health; Greater Access to Health How to Apply Adds Internist to
Resources; And Stronger Connections for While grant applications can often be Pompano Office
Healthy Communities.” cumbersome, the QIC application has
Grants focused on Better Engagement few requirements and even fewer ques-
in Health are given to organizations that tions. An organization must be registered A new internist has joined the Holy Cross Medical
help individuals gain the knowledge and as a 501c3; have been working in Palm Group.
skills needed to make healthy choices, Beach County for at least six months; Shephali Malhotra, M.D., joins Holy Cross from the
and that provide health workers with the have an operating budget that does not Miami Beach Community Health Center, where she
ability to effectively serve those individu- exceed $500,000; and provide basic worked for three years while also serving as a clinical
als. Greater Access to Health Resources needs like food, clothing, shelter, utilities instructor for medical students at Nova University. She Dr. Shephali Malhotra
grants are given to organizations that and transportation to the county’s most is a member of the American Academy of Family
have the capacity to provide communi- vulnerable residents. Physicians and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
ties with access to resources that support “It’s a very simple program, and we Prior to relocating to Florida, Dr. Malhotra completed her residency in family
their optimal health. Stronger intentionally simplified the process medicine at the McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint, Michigan. She received
Connections for Healthy because often, grassroots organizations her medical degree in clinical sciences from the American University of Integrative
Communities—of which QIC grants are are 100 percent volunteer and don’t have Sciences School of Medicine in Barbados and her Bachelor of Science degree in
a part—are given to organizations that the capacity or infrastructure to deal physiology and neurobiology from the University of Maryland College Park.
engage stakeholders to reshape systems with grant reporting,” said Kelly. “It’s a
that promote equitable community three-question application; what do you
health and involve multiple efforts to do, who do you serve, and did you do
create solutions. what you said you would?”
“We recognize that there are people
living in communities with conditions or The application period closes on Aug. 2, E-mail Your Editorial Submissions to
challenges that keep them sicker at high- and selected organizations will receive funds
er rates than in other communities; in on Nov. 13 at a celebratory breakfast. To editorial@southfloridahospitalnews.com
many cases, your zip code will determine learn more, visit www.quantumfnd.org or
your health outcomes,” said Kelly. “Our call (561) 832-7497.

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