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Holy Cross Hospital Panda Express Donates 20,000 Masks

Is Now Holy Cross Health to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital

To better reflect an expanded footprint and holistic approach to community health,
Holy Cross Hospital, Broward County’s only Catholic hospital, announced it will
rebrand as Holy Cross Health.
Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, has been serving the community since
1955 as a compassionate and transforming healing presence. The 557-bed, non-prof-
it, teaching hospital in Fort Lauderdale operates in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy
and is a member of Trinity Health.
"Holy Cross has grown well beyond the four walls of our hospital over the past 65
years. We have urgent care centers, a robust outpatient HealthPlex, Home Health
Services, Clinical Research and more than 50 Holy Cross Medical Group physician
practices aligned across our community. In short, Holy Cross is so much more than
just a hospital," said President and CEO Mark Doyle. "The all-encompassing word,
'Health,' better demonstrates our brand promise to be your trusted health partner for
life."
While the name has changed, the mission, vision and core values remain the same.
As a mission-driven innovative health organization, Holy Cross Health is a national
leader in improving the health of local communities and each person it serves.
The Holy Cross Health name will be transitioned gradually, first on digital plat- The Panda Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of Panda Express, has donated
forms and on signage across satellite locations and at the main campus in Fort nearly 20,000 protective masks to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. With COVID-19
Lauderdale cases on the rise in Florida and protective gear supplies still in record demand, the
generous mask donation will continue to keep frontline healthcare workers and
patients safe.
Pulmonary Hypertension Program The Panda Express donation includes 18,000 single-use surgical masks and 1,980
KN95 respirator face masks. The donation will make a difference at Nicklaus
Earns National Accreditation Children’s Hospital, where approximately 20,000 protective face masks are used per
week. The hospital has ramped up its elective surgeries and appointments with new
By delivering comprehensive, expert care to patients with a life-threatening disease, safety precautions in place, but higher supply costs have been a challenge.
the University of Miami Health System and Jackson Memorial Hospital now offer the
first accredited Pulmonary Hypertension Care Center program in South Florida.
“This is a major accomplishment for the Miller School of Medicine’s Divisions of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center Adds Critical
Pulmonary, Cardiology and Critical Care,” said David J. De La Zerda, M.D., assistant pro-
fessor of medicine, fellowship program director, and director of pulmonary/critical care. Care Intensivist Program to Enhance Patient Care
“It reflects our team’s ability to diagnose and treat this rare lung condition, including
medical therapies, clinical trials and transplant procedures.” Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is now treating patients with a higher level of
In June, the national Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) awarded accredita- ICU care with the addition of the Critical Care Intensivist Program. The program con-
tion to the Pulmonary Hypertension Program, which provides clinical services at sists of six intensivists and six nurse practitioners overseeing four intensive care units,
UHealth Tower, the Diabetes Research Institute, The Lennar Foundation Medical Center, 24 hours a day seven days a week. Those areas include cardiothoracic, medical, neuro-
The Miami Transplant Institute, Jackson Ambulatory Care Center, and Jackson surgical, and surgical. “The quality of care in our intensive care or specialty units will
Multispecialty Center. It is the fourth center in Florida, and the first in the region, to be have a tremendous effect on the overall performance of patient care at Palm Beach
recognized by the PHA-Accredited PH Care Centers (PHCC) initiative for offering spe- Gardens Medical Center,” said Dr. Ribal Darwish, medical director of the critical care
cial expertise and raising the overall quality of care and outcomes in patients. intensivist program at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. “Our services provide con-
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare lung disease in which the pulmonary arteries tinuous in-house coverage to improve service access and establish a culture of patient-
become narrowed, making it difficult for blood to flow from the right side of the heart centric care.” As part of providing emergent care for acute patients, the CCI program at
into the lungs. It is different from hypertension – which affects the arteries on the left Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach County using
side of the heart – and can affect anyone, regardless of age or ethnic background. the Hemolung RAS device for patient care. The Hemolung provides partial lung support
Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, swollen ankles, chest pain and independently of the lungs to help patients breathe.
an irregular heartbeat. “Our program is the largest in South Florida, serving more than “The critical care intensivist program at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is a boost
300 active patients,” said Dr. De La Zerda. “We take a comprehensive approach to deliv- to healthcare in this community,” said Teresa Urquhart, chief executive officer at Palm
ering personalized care, including pulmonary and cardiology specialists, physical thera- Beach Gardens Medical Center. “Having this team in place is a commitment to our
pists and other clinicians. We have many ongoing studies and clinical trials underway, patients that we are there for them when they need us most, and we can provide our
and offer support groups to patients, caregivers and families.” most vulnerable patients with an enhanced level of care in a safe and secure environ-
Properly diagnosing the disease, as well as classifying the exact type of pulmonary ment.”
hypertension, is critical for the best treatment options, added Dr. De La Zerda. “Our
physicians and staff are skilled in determining which medical therapies will work best
for which patients, and to adjust them as needed,” he added. “We provide a single E-mail Your Announcements to
resource for the care and treatment of patients who live with this challenging disease.” editorial@southfloridahospitalnews.com
For more information, call the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at (305) 243-
9383 or visit www.pulmonaryhypertensionumiamijacksonmemorial.com.

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