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Palm Beach Gardens

Medical Center and

St. Mary’s Medical Center

Recognized for Their Stroke

Care by Palm Beach Gardens

City Council

Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and St. Mary’s Medical
Center were recently recognized by the Palm Beach Gardens
City Council for their outstanding work partnering with Palm
Beach Gardens Fire Rescue for Stroke Awareness Month in (l-r) Matthew Jay Lane, Councilmember; Rachelle A. Litt, Councilmember, Kerry Johnson, CNO; Dr. Arun
May. By working together, the hospitals, fire rescue and com-
munity partners provided education and performed 465 Talkad, Director of PBGMC Primary Stroke Center; Tiffany Trim, Stroke Coordinator St. Mary's Medical
stroke risk assessments for the public at the Palm Beach Center; Megan Dunn, Marketing Director PBGMC; Maria G. Marino, Mayor; Chief Cory Bessett, Division
Gardens Green Market. The hospitals also hosted a lecture Chief of EMS; Chief James Ippolito, Deputy Chief of Administration; Chief Keith Bryer, Chief of PBG Fire
with a panel of stroke experts to teach the community about Rescue; Dr. Scheppke, Emergency Medicine specialist ; Chief Shon Broedell, Mark T. Marciano, Vice Mayor
the signs, symptoms and treatments offered for stroke Back Row: Rick Naegler, COO St Mary's Medical Center, Carl W. Woods, Councilmember
patients.

Indian River Medical Center Named Holy Cross Hospital
One of the Best Places to Work in County Names 2016-2017
Volunteer of the Year
Indian River Medical Center (IRMC) has been named one of the Best Places to
Work in Indian River County 2017. Fort Lauderdale resident Carl Macino has
“It is once again an honor to have been recognized as a Best Places to Work,” said been named Holy Cross Hospital's 2016-2017
Jeffrey L. Susi, President/CEO at Indian River Medical Center. “Our culture of excel- Volunteer of the Year. Macino, who has served
lence means that we celebrate professional and personal accomplishments together, for two years in the non-profit hospital's emer-
and this award is to be shared by everyone. We have created a culture where our gency department, was honored at the Holy
employees are excited to come to work and are passionate about caring for our com- Cross “Especially for You” Volunteer (l-r) Holy Cross Hospital President
munity.” and CEO Dr. Patrick Taylor
Appreciation and Service Awards Luncheon. with Carl Macino
"Carl is the embodiment of what we look
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Ranked for in a volunteer," said Holy Cross Hospital President and CEO Patrick Taylor, M.D.
"He has a servant’s heart, helping wherever needed and with a joyful disposition. He
Among the Top 50 in U.S. News & World treats everyone with respect and compassion, has a positive attitude and is well liked
by all who are privileged to know and work with him."
Report 2017-18 Best Children’s Hospitals Macino's volunteer duties include stocking supplies, rounding on patients and
offering blankets and pillows to help ensure their comfort, assisting staff with clerical
work when needed, and training new volunteers within the emergency department as
For the fifth consecutive year, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is proud to report volunteer chair.
that it has earned U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Joe Also recognized at the volunteer appreciation luncheon were June Yurina for serv-
DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is recognized among the top 50 children’s hospitals in ing 25,000 hours, Mary Kalis for 35,000 hours, Maxine Holzworth for 45,000 hours,
the nation in pediatric care in the specialties of Pediatric Orthopaedics, and Pediatric and Pat Stepp for serving 50,000 hours during their yeas of volunteering for the non-
Urology. profit hospital.
The recognition is a reflection of the innovative and multidisciplinary medical
expertise available at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. These specialties are part of
one of the largest board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric groups in South
Florida. The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery provides world-class care for a vari- C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics
ety of musculoskeletal conditions of children, adolescents and young adults, includ-
ing spinal deformities, sports injuries, hip disorders, limb deformity and leg length Earned a Perfect Score on its HRSA Audit
inequality, cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders. The Division of
Pediatric Urology at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital provides outstanding care for The C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics earned an exceptional “perfect” score
a full range of genitourinary conditions, including congenital and acquired condi- from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). As a Federally
tions, chronic infections, and complex problems of the urinary tract, including the Qualified Health Center (FQHC) administered by HRSA, the Primary Care Clinics are
kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
subject to an Operational Site Visit (OSV) once every three years. The OSV is an
extensive audit broken into four major categories: Need, Services, Management and
Finance, as well as Governance. The qualitative and quantitative scope of the audit is
intense. “Almost perfect” audits are scarce. Perfect audits are the proverbial “uni-
corns” of FQHCs.

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