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Memorial Healthcare System Facilities Earn Teaching Hospital Designation from Florida Agency

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Memorial Regional Hospital (including Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital), Memorial Regional Hospital South, and Memorial Hospital West have all achieved statutory teaching hospital designation from the State of Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA). Prior to Memorial's inclusion, fewer than 12% of the more than 325 hospitals in Florida had been accorded this status.

Key Points: 
  • The statutory teaching hospital designation from the Agency for Health Care Administration is granted to facilities with at least 100 or more full-time resident physicians in seven or more accredited graduate medical education programs.
  • PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Memorial Regional Hospital (including Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital ), Memorial Regional Hospital South , and Memorial Hospital West have all achieved statutory teaching hospital designation from the State of Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA).
  • Prior to Memorial's inclusion, fewer than 12% of the more than 325 hospitals in Florida had been accorded this status.
  • South Florida-based Memorial Healthcare System ( http://www.mhs.net ) is a national leader in quality care and patient, physician, and employee satisfaction.

Son's Kidney Donation to Mom Marks 100th Kidney Transplant Performed this Year at Memorial Transplant Institute

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "I got tired of seeing her suffer, so I asked them if I could take a test," said Justin, 43, who was a perfect match for his mom, Magdalena, 62. After 12 years on dialysis and various transplant denials, Magdalena and Justin's living donor kidney transplantation surgeries took place in late October. This transplant marked Memorial Transplant Institute's 100th kidney transplant performed within 2022.

Key Points: 
  • After 12 years on dialysis and various transplant denials, Magdalena and Justin's living donor kidney transplantation surgeries took place in late October.
  • This transplant marked Memorial Transplant Institute's 100th kidney transplant performed within 2022.
  • Having a robust living-donor transplant program speaks to the expertise of Memorial's kidney transplant team, which includes nationally recognized physicians in transplant surgery and nephrology.
  • Memorial's Kidney Transplant Program is experiencing exponential growth, more than tripling the number of lives saved from 2021 to 2022.

Memorial Regional Hospital Recognized for the Capabilities and Outcomes of its ECMO Program

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Memorial Regional Hospital has been recognized by Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) as a "Designated Gold Level Center of Excellence" for its extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program. The Memorial Healthcare System facility is one of only four adult hospitals in Florida to earn the recognition from the international society and the only program south of Orlando. The Center of Excellence designation requires re-application every 3 years, with this being the second consecutive Gold award for Memorial.

Key Points: 
  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Memorial Regional Hospital has been recognized by Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) as a "Designated Gold Level Center of Excellence" for its extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program.
  • The Memorial Healthcare System facility is one of only four adult hospitals in Florida to earn the recognition from the international society and the only program south of Orlando.
  • The Center of Excellence designation requires re-application every 3 years, with this being the second consecutive Gold award for Memorial.
  • "Being recognized as a gold level Center of Excellence at Memorial Regional reflects the dedication to advancing healthcare that we continuously strive to achieve daily."

Memorial Hospital Pembroke achieves reaccreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program®

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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PEMBROKE PINES, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When it comes to patients seeking surgical treatment for weight-loss and other metabolic conditions, healthcare experts recommend finding a nationally accredited bariatric center that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality. South Florida patients don't need to go far as Memorial Hospital Pembroke recently received reaccreditation for this service by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

Key Points: 
  • South Florida patients don't need to go far as Memorial Hospital Pembroke recently received reaccreditation for this service by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
  • Alongside Memorial Hospital Pembroke, there are two other bariatric centers part of Memorial Healthcare System that also hold this accreditation one at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood and another at Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines all three bariatric centers raising the standards of care high for the benefit of patients.
  • The MBSAQIP Standards, Optimal Resources for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, ensure that metabolic and bariatric patients receive multidisciplinary medical care, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success.
  • Memorial Hospital Pembroke's reaccreditation comes with a commitment to quality care that begins with expertly trained staff and the leadership of an experienced bariatric surgeon, who is Dr. Brett Cohen, Chief, Adult General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery Program.

AutoNation Continues Yearlong Drive Pink Campaign to Drive Out Cancer

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- October marks a special time for AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) when Associates from coast to coast unite to support the company's Drive Pink (DRVPNK) initiative, a driving force in the culture of America's most admired automotive retailer. On October 11, AutoNation will once again commemorate DRVPNK Across America Day, the company's annual opportunity for thousands of Associates from coast to coast to assemble and deliver comfort bags to patients undergoing cancer treatments.  

Key Points: 
  • AutoNation is racing toward $35 million raised for cancer research, treatment and awareness, renewing its commitment to drive out cancer.
  • "Although DRVPNK Across America Day is held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our fundraising efforts to beat all cancer are far-reaching and year-long," said Mike Manley, AutoNation Chief Executive Officer.
  • Nationally, AutoNation directs its support to several national charities including the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the American Cancer Society, the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, and Zero: The End of Prostate Cancer.
  • AutoNation will continue to partner throughout the year with hospitals, organizations, and businesses that share the company's vision and drive to end cancer.

Memorial Healthcare System's Transition to an Academic Medical Center Benefitting Physicians and Patients

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Longtime healthcare industry observers may remember Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) as a collection of community hospitals that provided quality care to regional audiences. Its cardiac program exemplified the patient and family-centered approach the system and its specialists took when offering clinical services.

Key Points: 
  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Longtime healthcare industry observers may remember Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) as a collection of community hospitals that provided quality care to regional audiences.
  • And while that's still true at the core, it's now just the foundation upon which an academic medical center has been built.
  • When Memorial received initial institutional accreditation to start a Graduate Medical Education (GME) program in 2015, it took a quantum leap forward as a healthcare provider.
  • "Will patients with only moderate aortic stenosis receive a benefit with aortic valve replacement above medical therapy?

Marler Clark Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Big Olaf Creamery

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
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NAPLES, Fla., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the estate of Mary Billman against Big Olaf Creamery, LLC in the Listeria outbreak linked to this company's ice cream.

Key Points: 
  • NAPLES, Fla., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the estate of Mary Billman against Big Olaf Creamery, LLC in the Listeria outbreak linked to this company's ice cream.
  • Mrs. Billman's estate is represented by Marler Clark , the Listeria lawyers, and local counsel Scott Weinstein.
  • Complaint #8:22-cv-01514
    "Listeria linked to the outbreak was present in the ice cream beginning in 2021," said food safety attorney Bill Marler.
  • If you believe you are part of this outbreak fill out the Marler Clark contact form or call toll-free at 800-884-9840.

Memorial Regional Hospital Earns Advanced Heart Failure Accreditation

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Memorial Regional Hospital recently entered elite company, becoming just the fourth hospital in the United States to earn Advanced Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC). The Hollywood-based facility, home to the Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute, exceeded an array of stringent criteria during an onsite review of the staff's ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with heart failure.

Key Points: 
  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Memorial Regional Hospital recently entered elite company, becoming just the fourth hospital in the United States to earn Advanced Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
  • Demonstrating its excellence through pre-hospital care, early stabilization, acute care, transitional care, clinical quality measures, and more, Memorial Regional was the only hospital in South Florida to earn the designation, joining facilities in Indiana (Lutheran Hospital), Georgia (Union General Hospital), and Tampa (AdventHealth).
  • There are fewer than 60 hospitals in the country that have received Heart Failure Accreditation from the ACC, with the aforementioned four the only ones from that group earning the advanced certification.
  • Memorial Regional Hospital (MRH), the 797-bed flagship of the Memorial Healthcare System , has served patients and families since 1953.

Memorial Regional Hospital South Introduces Next-Generation Robotic Technology for Digital Precision in Knee Replacement

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With 900,000 knee replacements being performed in the United States each year, patients and surgeons alike are seeking the latest technology as they aim for improved outcomes, including greater mobility, less discomfort and a more rapid recovery. The award-winning surgeons at Memorial Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Center are the first in South Florida to use the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, a technology that helps them perform knee replacement surgery tailored to each patient's unique anatomy to increase mobility, decrease pain and minimize recovery time, so patients can confidently return to their normal, active lifestyle sooner.

Key Points: 
  • "The robotic arm facilitates the multiple cuts necessary for knee replacement based on patient-specific anatomical landmarks and soft tissue tension, while providing real-time intra-operative data that guides decision-making.
  • Every patient is unique and every knee is different; therefore orthopaedic surgeons at Memorial Regional Hospital South are using the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution to provide a patient-specific knee replacement surgical plan without the limitations of manual instrumentation.
  • Robotic-assisted knee replacement patients typically experience less pain and a faster recovery than traditional knee replacement surgery.
  • Memorial Regional Hospital South also houses Memorial Rehabilitation Institute , providing a wide array of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to help maximize results.

Liliana Marcu Awan, MD, FAAFP, AAFP is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, February 18, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liliana Marcu Awan, MD, FAAFP, AAFP, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Family Physician for her outstanding contributions in the field of Medicine.

Key Points: 
  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liliana Marcu Awan, MD, FAAFP, AAFP, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Family Physician for her outstanding contributions in the field of Medicine.
  • Currently, she serves as the Owner and Family Practitioner at the Medical Center of Hollywood Family, Cosmetic, and Ketamine Infusion Center.
  • Dr. Awan offers cosmetic procedures such as Botox, microdermabrasion, microneedling, radiofrequency, contouring, skin tightening, age spot removal, and ZO skin care.
  • Dr. Awan dedicates this recognition to her parents, Radu and Floare Marcu, and her children Rizvan, Saf, Zain, and Alina.