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RESOURCE DIRECTORY

CONTINUING EDUCATION HOSPICE REHABILITATION
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY AND HOSPICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY CATHOLIC HEALTH SERVICES’ REHABILITATION
BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE A leader in hospice care for over 29 years, Hospice HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SPECIALTY CLINICS
All-hazards Preparedness of Palm Beach County offers the most comprehen- Catholic Health Services’ Rehabilitation Hospital
This course will present information on bioterrorism sive hospice services available. Dedicated to meet- Outpatient Specialty Clinics are designed to meet
and all hazards preparedness and response appro- ing every need, we do whatever it takes to make the medical rehabilitation needs of individuals who
priate for a variety of health care professionals and excellent patient and family care the standard. Our have a broad range of acute or chronic illnesses
health care workers. Participants will receive aware- individualized care plan includes working closely that cause temporary or permanent disability. Clinics
ness information on natural and man-made disas- with the patient’s physician and we respect the wish- combine medical care with rehabilitation services to
ters, recognition of emergency response, personal es and heritage of every patient and family. Patients help re-establish the functional, physical, cognitive
and work place emergency plans, and the require- receive Hospice care in comfortable, familiar sur- and behavioral skills required to live as independ-
ments of special needs population. For more infor- roundings – home, facility, hospital or inpatient unit. ently as possible. Staffed with physicians, therapists,
mation, contact the Center for Bioterrorism and All- Full bereavement support is offered to Hospice fami- nurses and other professionals trained in a variety of
hazards Preparedness at 954-262-1688 or visit our lies and anyone in the community. Offices and inpa- medical specialties: Wound Care & Hyperbaric
website at www.nova.edu/allhazards. tients units are located throughout Palm Beach Medicine; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation;
County –Boca Raton to Tequesta, the Glades to the Spasticity; Neuro-Psychology; Pulmonology; Internal
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Beach. Admissions: (561) 227-5140 or toll free at Medicine; Neurology; Cardiology; ALS (Lou Gehrig’s
EVEREST UNIVERSITY (888) 848-5200. Refer online at: Disease) Parkinson’s Disease; Oncology Wellness
Everest University, formerly Florida Metropolitan www.hpbc.com/make a referral. Program; and Podiatry. For Clinic schedules, please
University, offers diploma programs, as well as contact St. Anthony’s Rehab Hospital at (954) 739-
associates, bachelor’s and master’s degree pro- VITAS INNOVATIVE HOSPICE CARE ® 6233 or St. Catherine’s Rehab Hospital at (305)
grams in business and such healthcare fields as VITAS Innovative Hospice Care®, a pioneer in the 357-1735. Visit our website at www.catholichealth-
insurance billing/coding, medical assisting and hospice movement since 1978, is the nation’s services.org.
massage therapy. More than 12,000 students are largest provider of end-of-life care, with 42 hospice
enrolled at the school’s 10 Florida campuses. For programs in 17 states. VITAS employs 8,756 profes- NATIONAL BALANCE CENTERS
more information, call (954) 783-7339 or visit us at sionals who care for terminally ill patients, primarily National Balance Centers (NBC) located at 16378
www.everest.edu. in the patients’ homes, but also in the company’s 25 NE 26th Avenue, North Miami Beach, is a compre-
inpatient hospice units as well as hospitals, nursing hensive, multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY homes and assisted living communities. At the con- center that combines state-of-the-art technology with
Master of Science in Biomedical clusion of the second quarter of 2006, VITAS report- caring healthcare professionals in the areas of bal-
Informatics Program ed an average daily census of 10,904. ance, dizziness, hearing, fall prevention and vestibu-
The Biomedical Informatics Program at Nova For more information, call 1-800-93VITAS. lar (inner ear) disorders. NBC’s unique team of
Southeastern University offers a distance program Visit our website at www.VITAS.com. Audiologists, Physical Therapists and Medical
(full online format) enabling working professionals to Doctors utilizes the latest technology to diagnose
earn a Master’s degree in biomedical informatics INSURANCE and precisely identify the cause of the disorder fol-
without career disruption. The program is designed AAA INSURANCE AGENCY lowed by a proprietary computerized vestibular
to train future leaders in the development, dissemi- AAA Insurance Agency is the largest personal-lines rehabilitation to improve the health and lives of
nation, and evaluation of information technology as agency in the Southeast U.S., and they can save those who suffer from equilibrium disorders. You can
it is related to the healthcare environment such as you big bucks on auto insurance. Get instant auto learn more about NBC by visiting their website at
hospitals and health systems, health information quotes from up to six highly rates insurance compa- www.NationalBalanceCenters.com,
technology system vendors, eHealth companies, nies, including MetLife, Travelers, Progressive, or by calling them at (305) 940-0040.
insurers, pharmaceutical companies, and academic Infinity, AIG, and Auto Club South Insurance
institutions.For more information, contact Dr. Jennie Company, AAA’s own insurance provider. WORKPLACE WELLNESS
Lou, M.D., M.Sc., at (954) 262-1619 or 1-800-356- Call, email or stop by today to see how much your
0026 ext. 1619 or jlou@nova.edu. Visit our website AAA Insurance Agent can save you on auto insur- FLORIDA HEART RESEARCH INSTITUTE
at http://medicine.nova.edu/msmi/. ance. Serving members and non-members FHRI offers corporations, insurance brokers, and
For more information, contact Gordon Thwaites, healthcare carriers a cost-effective and comprehen-
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY NURSING Insurance Manager, at (954) 424-4140 or sive wellness program tailored to each individual
NSU Nursing Department offers a BSN entry level gthwaites@aaasouth.com. organization that will emphasize education, preven-
and R.N. to B.S.N. program for RNs with an associ- tion and self management to reduce risk factors and
ate’s degree or diploma in nursing; an online Master PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT increase healthy lifestyle choices. Biometric screen-
of Science in Nursing program in nursing administra- THE SOCIETY FOR HEALTHCARE STRATEGY ings with one-on-one counseling, health risk assess-
tion, nursing education, community/public health AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT ments (HRAs), and customized lectures and classes
nursing and legal nurse specialist and a Ph.D. in The Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market provide employees with the tools necessary to pre-
Nursing (October 2007). For more information, con- Development (SHSMD) of the American Hospital vent, halt or reduce their risks for chronic diseases.
tact Dr. Diane Whitehead at (954) 262-1512. Visit Association is the resource of choice for healthcare Contact Tori Gabriel at tori@floridaheart.org or
our website at www.nova.edu/nursing/. communications, marketing, public relations, and (305) 604-3252 or visit www.floridaheart.org.
strategic planning professionals. SHSMD offers a
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE – variety of publications, education programs, and a MIAMI-DADE AREA
MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS 4,400-member-strong network of peers to help you HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER
The Medical Center Campus offers a variety of two- meet the challenges you face each day. Request Miami-Dade Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
year Associate in Science degree programs and membership information by visiting the SHSMD offers affordable Workplace Wellness Programs to
many short-term vocational and college credit certifi- website, www.shsmd.org, or by calling the SHSMD employees at their worksite on Nutrition, Diabetes,
cates such as Nursing, Massage Therapy, Medical offices at (312) 422-3888. (Mention promotional Osteoporosis, Flu prevention, Mental Health, and
Assisting, Phlebotomy, and Pharmacy Technician. code HNDL for a special gift.) Breast Cancer detection. Utilizing lifelike props, the
Many of the programs are offered both day and interactive, fact-based presentations focus on the
evening as well as weekend RADIOTHERAPY CENTER importance of good nutrition, exercise, and good
and virtual. Financial aid CYBERKNIFE CENTER OF MIAMI lifestyle choices. Contact Program Manager,
available. For more CYBERKNIFE CENTER OF PALM BEACH Armando Triana, MS, RD, a Registered Dietitian,
information, call (305) The CyberKnife Centers, with two locations in at (305) 592-3523 or atriana@mdahec.org.
237-4141 or visit Kendall and Palm Beach Gardens, offer state of the
www.mdc.edu/medical. art technology to patients with tumors, lesions or
functional disorders. The CyberKnife is the most
precise and advanced radiation system in the world,
and treats lung, liver, kidney, pancreas, prostate,
brain, spine and other cancerous tumors. All proce-
dures are performed on an outpatient basis, without
sedation, extended rehabilitation, or rigid head/body
frames. Our staff consists of community doctors
trained and credentialed in radiosurgery with the
CyberKnife. For more information, contact (800)
204-0455 or info@cyberknifemiami.com. Visit our
websites at www.cyberknifemiami.com or
www.cyberknifepalmbeach.com

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