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Around the Region… Around Cover Story: Broward Health Continues
to Persevere Through the Pandemic
FAU Nursing Advisory Board

Welcomes Danny Ducello Continued from page 1 Lenchus. “And, we have consistently
Future outbreaks will be addressed in underscored the importance of vaccina-
Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College the same methodical fashion with which tion, from setting up numerous sites for
of Nursing welcomes Danny Ducello, assistant chief nurs- they have met previous waves, he notes. our employees, their families, and the
ing officer at JFK Medical Center, to its advisory board. "We developed task forces that focus community through our messaging to
Ducello holds a Master of Science in Nursing from on different operational aspects, which the public at-large.”
Walden University and is pursuing a Doctor of Business meet and inform the executive leader- Although he expects COVID-19 is
Administration degree with a concentration in health care ship team,” says Dr. Lenchus. “Changes likely to be with us for some time, Dr.
management, also from Walden University. Prior to his in operations are deliberated and then Lenchus is increasingly hopeful that we
career in healthcare, he worked in television production Danny Ducello communicated prior to implementation. are gaining the upper hand with each
in Los Angeles. He was inspired to become a nurse after We incorporate the latest evidence- wave encountered, especially as we learn
an incident that required him to have brain surgery and a year-long rehabilitation. based and scientific interventions to pro- more about disease prevention and treat-
vide the best treatments available to our ment tools for the virus.
patients and community. Lessons He offers some practical advice to the
HCA East Florida Names Natalie learned really have provided us a fresh general public.
view of our incredible workforce – folks “Broward Health is here to serve the
Ransom as New Division Chief who have performed heroically in the community, as it has been for more than
face of a constantly shifting landscape 80 years,” he says. “Do not postpone
Nursing Executive that has taken an enormous emotional medical care. Regularly see your doctor.
and physical toll on them. Wellness has Maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet.
HCA East Florida is proud to announce that Natalie never before been more important or Wear your mask. Wash your hands with
Ransom has assumed the position of Division Chief integral to keeping them healthy.” soap and water or use an alcohol-based
Nursing Executive. Ransom has been with HCA From the beginning, Broward Health hand sanitizer. Physically distance your-
Healthcare for 24 years where she has held a variety of followed the guidance from the Federal self from others, especially if they are or
leadership roles. Most recently, Ransom served as the and State governments to help ensure may be sick. Vaccinate yourself and
Chief Nursing Officer for North Florida Regional Medical the safety and welfare of the employees. encourage those around you to follow
Center. Prior to North Florida Regional Medical Center, Natalie Ransom “We continue to advocate mask usage, these protective measures. Working
Ransom held roles as Chief Nursing Officer and Associate hand hygiene, and physical distancing. together, we can get COVID-19 under
Chief Nursing Officer at MountainView Hospital, Chief Nursing Officer at Southern Broward Health was an early adopter of control.”
Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Director of Medical and Surgical Services different medications used to treat those
at North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, FL.Ransom earned her infected with COVID-19, including For more information, visit
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA, a monoclonal antibodies,” says Dr. BrowardHealth.org.
Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ, and a
Doctor of Nursing Practice from Capella University in Minneapolis, MN. She is also
Certified in Executive Nursing (CENP) and Nurse Executive, Advanced (NEA-BC). E-mail Your Editorial Submissions to

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Rishi Singh, MD, Named President

of Cleveland Clinic Martin North
and South Hospitals

Rishi Singh, M.D., has been appointed President of
Cleveland Clinic Martin North and South hospitals, effec-
tive Jan. 1, 2022. Most recently, Dr. Singh worked at
Cleveland Clinic’s main campus in Ohio, where he has
served as a staff physician at the Cole Eye Institute and
professor of Ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Dr. Rishi Singh
Lerner College of Medicine. He currently serves on the
Board of Governors for Cleveland Clinic and as the exec-
utive physician champion for documentation excellence for Ohio. After earning his
medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Singh completed
an internship at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, followed by his residency in ophthal-
mology from Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and a vitreoretinal fellowship at
Cleveland Clinic.

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