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Miami Herald
24-04-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
How healthcare in South Florida is changing with risks and renewal
Health Care How healthcare in South Florida is changing with risks and renewal Healthcare in South Florida is shifting fast, driven by challenges and innovation. This list of stories outlines risks in Miami's booming plastic surgery scene — like office centers tied to tragic outcomes and unlicensed recovery houses — and financial shake-ups affecting hospitals. Medicaid's future is also uncertain as proposed federal budget cuts force local leaders and advocates to fight for vulnerable residents across Miami-Dade and Broward. At the same time, major organizations like Nicklaus Children's Hospital are teaming up with Broward Health to expand kids' access to specialty care, and Miami Beach is exploring a 'Blue Zone' wellness makeover to promote healthier living. See the stories below. The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. Three employees leave Palmetto General Hospital through the emergency entrance on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Hialeah, Fla. By Sophia Bolivar NO. 1: 'LIKE IT WAS ABANDONED.' CAN NEW OWNER HELP FIX THE PROBLEMS AT THIS HIALEAH HOSPITAL? Unions representing hospital workers have spoken about staffing challenges, including the resignations of key staff members. | Published November 3, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante Ana Claudia Chacin A doctor now working in Pembroke Pines has a state complaint filed against him for his actions during a Miami Brazilian butt lift in 2021. NO. 2: A WOMAN'S BRAZILIAN BUTT LIFT IN MIAMI BECAME 2 WEEKS IN JACKSON WITH A TUBE INSIDE HER A state complaint has been filed against the doctor who now has his own plastic surgery center in Broward. | Published October 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by David J. Neal Nurses train to use the equipment of the operating room in the new Kenneth C. Griffin surgical tower at Nicklaus Children's Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Miami, Fla. The operating rooms of the new building are 800 square feet and among the biggest in the country. NO. 3: 'HOSPITAL WITHIN A HOSPITAL.' NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S OPENS NEW SURGERY HUB WITH SPECIAL TECH Here's what we know | Published November 7, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante In this photo illustration, the CareMax logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo by Rafael Henrique / SOPA Images/Sipa USA) *** Strictly for editorial news purposes only *** NO. 4: A MIAMI HEALTH COMPANY IS IN BANKRUPTCY AND PLANS TO SELL. WHAT PATIENTS SHOULD KNOW What will happen to the medical centers in South Florida? | Published November 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante Florida has experienced an outbreak of measles, including among children in Broward County. NO. 5: NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S AND BROWARD HEALTH TEAM UP FOR CARE. WHAT IT MEANS FOR PATIENTS The initiative will give Broward Health pediatric patients access to certain Nicklaus specialists. | Published November 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante Eliana Lancellotti, 37, right, performs lunges while exercising as Miami Beach Vice Mayor Tanya Bhatt and city officials hosted a tour for Blue Zones experts at South Pointe Park to assess the city's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. By Carl Juste NO. 6: CAN MIAMI BEACH BE A HEALTHIER PLACE TO LIVE? HERE'S HOW A 'BLUE ZONE' WORKS What are these lifestyle advocates looking for? | Published February 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante Los estados enfrentan espinosos desafíos: asegurarse de no eliminar a personas que todavía califican, y conectar al resto con otras coberturas. By Dreamstime NO. 7: IS MEDICAID AT RISK IN FLORIDA? HOW PROPOSED FEDERAL CUTS COULD AFFECT YOUR HEALTHCARE What to know about possible changes. | Published February 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante Miami police are investigating the death of Ahmonique Miller at 3637 SW Fourth St., which was being used as Keyla's Recovery House. The address on the right, 3639 SW Fourth St., was used by Keyla Oliver for K&L Global Express and another address on Keyla's Services. By DAVID J. NEAL NO. 8: A NEVADA MOTHER CAME TO MIAMI FOR PLASTIC SURGERY. SHE DIED IN THE RECOVERY HOUSE What happened is under investigation. | Published March 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by David J. Neal This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
Miami Herald
20-04-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Healthcare is changing for South Florida families. Take a look at what's new
Health Care Healthcare is changing for South Florida families. Take a look at what's new Healthcare in South Florida is undergoing change, emphasizing pediatric care expansion, community outreach and innovative treatments. Collaborative efforts like the affiliation between Nicklaus Children's Health System and Broward Health aim to enhance regional access to specialized pediatric services, addressing gaps in care. Advances in medical technology, such as Nicklaus Children's new surgical tower, showcase a drive to revolutionize treatment capabilities for complex conditions. Additionally, initiatives like community-based research into diseases such as Alzheimer's highlight the importance of inclusivity in medical studies, aiming to uncover solutions tailored to diverse populations. Check out these recent stories about the changes. The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists. Nurses train to use the equipment of the operating room in the new Kenneth C. Griffin surgical tower at Nicklaus Children's Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Miami, Fla. The operating rooms of the new building are 800 square feet and among the biggest in the country. By Sophia Bolivar NO. 1: 'HOSPITAL WITHIN A HOSPITAL.' NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S OPENS NEW SURGERY HUB WITH SPECIAL TECH Here's what we know | Published November 7, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante The Children's Trust offers help to parents facing excessive stress. NO. 2: U.S. SURGEON GENERAL ISSUES ADVISORY ON PARENTAL STRESS; CHILDREN'S TRUST CAN HELP U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says today's parents have more to deal with than ever. | Published November 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Bevone Ritchie Florida has experienced an outbreak of measles, including among children in Broward County. NO. 3: NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S AND BROWARD HEALTH TEAM UP FOR CARE. WHAT IT MEANS FOR PATIENTS The initiative will give Broward Health pediatric patients access to certain Nicklaus specialists. | Published November 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante A caretaker, center, offers cafecito to Asustina Valdes Cabrera, left, while she is tested by UHealth medical researcher Dr. Katrina Celis, right, as part of an Alzheimer study during a community outreach event for the John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics where UM researchers performed tests, enrolled new participants and took blood samples to a new Biorespository opening at UHealth's campus, at Hora Feliz Adult Day Care on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in Hialeah, Fla. By D.A. Varela NO. 4: HOW A UM LAB IS UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF THE BRAIN. IT STARTS WITH A PERSONAL MESSAGE What to know about the visits. | Published January 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michelle Marchante This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.
