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ONCOLOGY UPDATE in South Florida ...ONCOLOGY UPDATE in South Florida

VITAS® Healthcare Supports
SALUTE TO ONCOLOGY –
Comfort, Education and Fun for JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER

Pediatric Cancer Patients with Tihesha Wilson, MD
Dr. Tihesha Wilson is a highly accomplished breast care spe-
$10,000 Donation to Broward cialist who recently joined Jupiter Medical Center to head the
award-winning Comprehensive Breast Care Program.
Health Foundation Fellowship trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery and breast
surgical oncology; Dr. Wilson is a highly skilled breast surgeon
with specialized training in minimally invasive surgical tech-
niques. Internationally practiced in oncoplastic surgery, Dr.
Wilson’s expertise combines the latest techniques in plastic sur-
gery with breast surgical oncology and has significant experi-
ence with intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), an innovative treatment combining
surgery with one single dose of radiation. Dr. Wilson is a Clinical Associate Professor of
Surgery at both Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine and Florida international
University’s College of Medicine. Dr. Wilson’s distinctions include multiple “Top Doctor”
awards, and she is a Distinctive Women in History honoree.

Deborah Brandt, DO
Dr. Debra Brandt is the Director of Medical Oncology at The
Anderson Family Cancer Institute at Jupiter Medical Center. A
board-certified, fellowship-trained, hematologist/oncologist, Dr.
Brandt’s focus is to bring clinical trials to the community to
allow patients to participate in state-of-the-art research options
for their cancer or hematologic disorders close to their homes.
Dr. Brandt brings years of clinical expertise to Jupiter Medical
Center. Prior to joining Jupiter Medical Center, she was
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Smilow Cancer
Broward Health Board of Directors Chair Bob Birdsong (left) with Vice Chair
Hospital in Yale, CT and served as Medical Director of the Torrington Care Center, a part
and VITAS Healthcare General Manager George Tokesky
of the Yale New Haven Health System. Dr. Brandt completed a fellowship in hematol-
ogy/oncology at Yale University, subspecializing in general oncology, breast cancer and
Broward County children undergoing cancer treatment will feel the comfort of a hematologic oncology. Dr. Brandt’s distinctions include “Top Doctor” awards, and a Yale
warm blanket and welcome entertainment, thanks to a $10,000 donation by VITAS Cancer Center Award for Clinical Excellence, given annually to clinicians who best
Healthcare to the Broward Health Foundation. exemplify excellence in clinical care.
Funds from VITAS support pediatric cancer patients at Salah Foundation Children’s
Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, which is operated by Broward Health. Salah specializes
in family-centered care for newborns, children and youth.
The foundation earmarked the donation to purchase a tabletop warmer for up to 30
blankets to soothe children who often feel extremely cold during and following
chemotherapy treatments. Remaining funds will purchase 10 iPads to keep the pedi-
atric patients busy with games, movies and educational activities while they’re under-
going cancer care.
"VITAS Healthcare is proud to support Broward Health Foundation due to our
shared dedication to the improved health of our community,” said George M. Tokesky,
VITAS general manager for Broward County. “We chose to contribute to Salah
Foundation Children's Hospital because it provides direct comfort to local children
receiving treatments for severe forms of cancer.”
“We greatly appreciate Broward Health Foundation Vice Chairman Tokesky and
VITAS for their kind contribution to the foundation and the children who are being
treated in our pediatric cancer unit,” said Bill Diggs, president of the Broward Health
Foundation. “This donation is just one symbol of our partnership.”
Beginning in early 2021, the VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Unit at Broward Health
Coral Springs will begin accepting patients with advanced illness at its recently con- In appreciation to
structed 12-bed unit.

Kamar Godder, M.D.,
on her retirement after many
years of dedicated service in

Hematology/Oncology.

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