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South Florida Cover Story: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center: Celebrating
Hospital News 30 Years of Research, Clinical Care and Community Engagement

and Healthcare
Report... Continued from page 1 approach to cancer,” says Nimer. here will tell you how positive the atmos-
Nimer says. “Our patients have access to “Through the years, we have built one of phere is,” he says. “It's not easy to be a can-

more treatment options and more cancer the best cancer epigenetic programs in the cer specialist for your entire career, and

clinical trials than most hospitals in the world. We also have phenomenal pro- deal with life-or-death situations, so we try
Annual Salute to
southeastern United States,” he adds. grams in fields like stem cell transplanta- to take care of our people in all regards.”
Cardiology “Some cancer therapies are only available tion, sarcomas and hematologic malignan- Multidisciplinary collaboration is anoth-
through the NCI – our ability to provide cies or blood cancers.” er distinctive aspect of Sylvester’s compre-
such therapies to Sylvester patients is an Today, Sylvester has more than 300 can- hensive cancer care including research,
Cardiology/Heart Health important consideration for the 6.3 mil- cer-focused physicians and researchers, clinical and educational initiatives from
Month/Profiles lion people who live in South Florida.” including more than 200 cancer experts areas as diverse as music, engineering,
Sylvester’s researchers conduct commu- recruited from the nation’s top cancer marine species and computer science.
nity-based studies to mitigate the impact institutions over the past decade. Dr. “We also have collaborative programs
Education Update – of cancer on the region’s diverse popula- Nimer points to Sylvester’s culture of with cancer specialists in more than 15 dif-
tion groups. “Typically, about 40 to 50 per- excellence, innovation, and compassionate ferent countries,” adds Dr. Nimer. “We
Evolving Opportunities
cent of our patients in clinical trials are patient care as keys to the center’s recruit- offer training programs for professionals to
in Healthcare Hispanic and 15 to 22 percent are Black,” ment strategy. help them address cancer challenges in
Nimer says. “We are also the only cancer “We have a phenomenal culture of their own countries. That’s a vital part of

center in the U.S. that translates our clini- teamwork here that includes collaboration our mission.” Recognizing the center’s
The Prospect of cal protocols into Spanish and Haitian across medical disciplines as well as focus on addressing inequities in cancer
Creole.” Sylvester’s many prevention and incredible community outreach and care, the World Health Organization
Malpractice Reform
education initiatives include the engagement” says Dr. Nimer. “As an up- (WHO) recently designated Sylvester as
Firefighter Cancer Initiative, which is and-coming cancer center, we have mod- the first WHO Collaborating Centre for
Malpractice Products & working to better understand and mini- eled Sylvester as a startup. As a result, we Cervical Cancer Elimination.
mize the increased risk of cancer faced by have recruited professionals from all over Closer to home, Sylvester will continue
Challenges first responders across the nation. the country who are excited to be a part of to play a leading role in cancer prevention
Sylvester’s scientists also achieve our growth. After all, we support innova- and treatment throughout South Florida,
For more information research breakthroughs in their laborato- tive approaches to all aspects of cancer says Dr. Nimer. “We are committed to
ries, leading to better understanding of the care, creating a buzz that attracts talented building awareness in a culturally sensitive
on advertising and
genetic, environmental, and metabolic fac- people of all levels of experience.” manner, so that our team can make a pos-
editorial opportunities, call tors that drive the growth of cancer cells Dr. Nimer adds that Sylvester’s support- itive impact in our community.”
(561) 368-6950 today! and could provide targets for new thera- ive atmosphere includes medical, nursing
pies. “This type of translational research is and other healthcare professionals, as well For more information,
the cornerstone of our comprehensive as patients and families. “I think everyone visit Sylvester.org.

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