Broward Health

BandHealth Emerges as the New Face of SelfiHealth, Embarking on a Transformative Journey to Amplify Meaningful Health Connections

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BandHealth, an innovative mobile app that is reshaping the peer health support landscape in the digital age, is dedicated to leveraging technology to provide meaningful connections for individuals grappling with health concerns. Today, the company is thrilled to unveil its strategic rebrand from SelfiHealth to BandHealth, aligning seamlessly with its progressive initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • Founder Zach Gotlib, a heart surgery survivor, aims to revolutionize patient-caregiver connections and shift the focus from individual to collective health.
  • BandHealth, beyond its focus on health conditions, aspires to revolutionize patient-caregiver connections, marking just the beginning of transformative change in this space.
  • Revolutionizing health support, BandHealth employs advanced algorithms to match individuals with similar health challenges, connecting them with trained health mentors who understand both their health concerns and personal backgrounds to deliver profound results.
  • BandHealth, beyond its focus on health conditions, aspires to revolutionize patient-caregiver connections, marking just the beginning of transformative change in this space.

Rita Case Wins Prestigious TIME Dealer of the Year Award

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, the nation’s largest female owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, received the 55th Annual TIME Dealer of the Year Award, one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious and highest honors for a dealer.

Key Points: 
  • Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, the nation’s largest female owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, received the 55th Annual TIME Dealer of the Year Award, one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious and highest honors for a dealer.
  • Rita is only the fifth woman to be named TIME Dealer of the Year.
  • TIME Dealer of the Year is the highest honor and most prestigious recognition an auto dealer can receive from the auto industry, and I am humbled and grateful for this award,” Rita said, as she received the award during the 107th Annual NADA Show in Las Vegas.
  • In 2023, the Community Foundation of Broward recognized Rita as a Community Builder and celebrated the establishment of the Rita & Rick Case Family Fund during a special ceremony.

KATE FARMS PEDIATRIC BLENDED MEALS NOW AVAILABLE

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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"Kate Farms listened," said Dr. Debora Duro, Program Director of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Broward Health. "We--clinicians, parents and caregivers—have been asking for whole food variety, convenience and smart packaging, and Kate Farms delivered. A new package that easily connects to common tube feeding devices is truly innovative, and the kid-friendly design will make the little ones smile too."

Key Points: 
  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kate Farms ® the #1 prescribed plant-based brand, launched its first Pediatric Blended Meals innovation, bringing to market the first plant-based, organic, whole-food blended meals designed for ease and convenience.
  • Kate Farms Pediatric Blended Meals are designed for children ages one to 13 to help support their healthy growth and development and can be used for both tube and oral feeding.
  • Kate Farms Pediatric Blended Meals have no common allergens, and do not contain any artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
  • Kate Farms Pediatric Blended Meals are eligible for insurance coverage under HCPCS code B4149.

Ambetter from Sunshine Health and Broward Health Enter New Partnership to Provide Better Access to Healthcare for Floridians in Broward County

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambetter from Sunshine Health, a product offered by wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) which provide insurance to under-insured and uninsured populations through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace, and Broward Health, one of the 10 largest public health systems in the nation, announced today an agreement to increase access to quality healthcare in Broward County.

Key Points: 
  • Floridians can purchase health insurance coverage for 2024 through the Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period, which runs through Jan. 15, 2024.
  • "We are pleased to add Broward Health to our Ambetter network," said Nathan Landsbaum, President and CEO of Sunshine Health.
  • "We recognize the critical role Broward Health has in improving the health and wellness of residents in Broward County.
  • "Our goal has always been to improve the health and well-being of Broward County residents," said Shane Strum, President and CEO of Broward Health.

KATE FARMS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF FIRST-EVER WHOLE FOOD BLENDED MEALS IN RESEALABLE POUCHES THAT CONNECT TO COMMON TUBE FEEDING DEVICES

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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"Today marks a significant milestone for Kate Farms as we unveil our latest innovation--Pediatric Blended Meals," said Chief Commercial Officer Catherine Hayden. "This product combines innovative advancements in product design, packaging, and delivery with our unwavering commitment to quality, plant-based ingredients, a value we've upheld since day one."Bottom of Form

Key Points: 
  • Kate Farms Pediatric Blended Meals will introduce the first whole food formulas inspired by meals at home with resealable packaging that directly connects to common tube feeding devices, providing a convenient way to nourish people using feeding tubes.
  • "We--clinicians, parents and caregivers—have been asking for whole food variety, convenience and smart packaging, and Kate Farms delivered.
  • "Today marks a significant milestone for Kate Farms as we unveil our latest innovation--Pediatric Blended Meals," said Chief Commercial Officer Catherine Hayden.
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    Kate Farms Pediatric Blended Meals are compatible with common ENFit™ tube feeding devices and flow easily through feeding tubes with minimal manipulation like thinning or dilution and are versatile for tube feeding and drinking.

ECRI Announces the 2023 Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award Winners

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECRI, the nation's largest independent patient safety organization, announces the winners of its 2023 Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award. ECRI's annual award recognizes U.S. healthcare organizations for achieving excellence in overall spend management and adopting best practice solutions into their supply chain processes.

Key Points: 
  • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ECRI, the nation's largest independent patient safety organization, announces the winners of its 2023 Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award.
  • ECRI's annual award recognizes U.S. healthcare organizations for achieving excellence in overall spend management and adopting best practice solutions into their supply chain processes.
  • The winners of ECRI's 2023 Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award are listed in alphabetical order:
    Adventist Health System/West | Roseville, CA
    Broward Health | Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Hawai'i Pacific Health | Honolulu, HI
    Jackson Health System | Miami, FL
    MultiCare Health System | Tacoma, WA
    Northeast Georgia Health System | Gainesville, GA
    Northwell Health | New Hyde Park, NY
    RWJBarnabas Health | West Orange, NJ
    University of Miami Health System | Miami, FL
    Wellstar Health System | Marietta, GA
    The Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award , now in its twelfth year, recognizes members of ECRI's portfolio of supply chain services who demonstrate exemplary utilization of services across the procurement lifecycle, including budgeting, benchmarking, technology assessment, and strategic development.
  • To learn more about ECRI's Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award winners, visit our Winners Circle , e-mail [email protected] , or call (610) 825-6000, ext.

Health Foundation of South Florida Invests More Than $2 Million in Three Initiatives to Address Health Equity in the Region's Black Communities

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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MIAMI, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Health Foundation of South Florida, the region's largest philanthropic organization focused on achieving health equity in historically underserved communities, announced more than $2 million in funding for two initiatives aimed at addressing Black maternal health inequities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties and a community-based peacemaker program in Liberty City and Overtown. The grants were unveiled at the second annual Black Health Summit, which took place earlier this month at Florida Memorial University and drew more than three hundred healthcare, education, philanthropy, and community leaders to discuss the current state of Black health in South Florida. The Summit aimed to identify actionable solutions and collaborations for addressing longstanding inequities impacting health and well-being for Black residents across the region. The three investments are:

Key Points: 
  • The third initiative aims to provide community-based safety and other support services as a means of reducing violence.
  • The grants were unveiled at the second annual Black Health Summit, which took place earlier this month at Florida Memorial University and drew more than three hundred healthcare, education, philanthropy, and community leaders to discuss the current state of Black health in South Florida.
  • The Summit aimed to identify actionable solutions and collaborations for addressing longstanding inequities impacting health and well-being for Black residents across the region.
  • "We are especially excited about breaking down silos and bringing together health systems and community-based organizations to address the disturbing and totally unacceptable disparities that exist in Black maternal health.

Tomorrow's Rainbow To Host 10th Annual Paper Boat Parade in Fort Lauderdale

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomorrow's Rainbow will host its 10th Annual Hope Floats celebratory event—on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 1 PM to 5 PM at Esplanade Park, located in downtown Fort Lauderdale. More than 500 people are expected to attend. Join families who have experienced the death of a loved one by decorating a memorial paper boat; at 4 PM many of the boats will be launched in the New River.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tomorrow's Rainbow will host its 10th Annual Hope Floats celebratory event—on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 1 PM to 5 PM at Esplanade Park, located in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
  • The personalized memorial messages on each family's paper boat are unique and touching.
  • The FREE, family-friendly event will include a bounce house, face painting, food trucks, live music, miniature horses, games, prizes, and the boat parade.
  • "We're very excited to have the opportunity to partner with Winterfest to bring this FREE family event to the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk.

Broward Health Medical Center the First Hospital in Florida Using Advanced Genesis Robotic Technology to Treat Heart Rhythm Disorders

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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Broward Health is among the first in the nation, and the first in Florida, to offer the latest Genesis Robotic Magnetic Navigation System to treat heart rhythm disorders.

Key Points: 
  • Broward Health is among the first in the nation, and the first in Florida, to offer the latest Genesis Robotic Magnetic Navigation System to treat heart rhythm disorders.
  • The Genesis RMN system introduces the benefits of robotic precision and safety to cardiac ablation, a common, minimally invasive procedure to treat arrhythmias.
  • “Broward Health is committed to adopting innovative technology and making it available to patients close to home,” said Shane Strum, President & CEO of Broward Health.
  • “We applaud their leadership and look forward to supporting their efforts to improve patient care and build a preeminent heart rhythm program.”

Alexander Fernandez Joins VITAS® Healthcare as Executive Vice President and CFO

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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MIAMI, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VITAS Healthcare has appointed Alexander Fernandez to its leadership team as executive vice president (EVP) and chief financial officer (CFO).

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VITAS Healthcare has appointed Alexander Fernandez to its leadership team as executive vice president (EVP) and chief financial officer (CFO).
  • As CFO for the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care, Fernandez oversees the company's finance, accounting and investor relations functions.
  • Fernandez comes to VITAS Healthcare from Broward Health, where he served most recently as senior vice president and CFO.
  • Fernandez comes to VITAS from Broward Health, where he served nine years in executive finance roles, most recently as senior vice president and CFO, and also as CFO for Broward Health Medical Center and Salah Foundation Children's Hospital.