It was the lamp with the frog that caught her attention, first, as Vanessa Bernard sat in the waiting room for her first oncology appointment. A frog picture awaited her, down the hallway, as she walked to the doctor’s office, and then, the entire week was filled with random frog sightings on television, on clothing, … Read more
When individuals prioritize their health, they are better able to enjoy family, and friends, and do the things they love the most. Chiropractor Carl Conforti, a co-founder of Momentum Health Centers of Florida, knows this firsthand. During his childhood, he experienced symptoms of pain and begged his family to help him find a solution. His … Read more
CITY Furniture, a family-owned furniture and mattress retailer, is currently promoting its annual Pink Pumpkins fundraiser to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events. The public can visit any CITY Furniture or Ashley showrooms, which are turned pink during the month of October, to pick up a … Read more
The University of South Florida reached a historic milestone in June when it was invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious coalition of the 71 leading research institutions in the United States and Canada. USF is now one of only two institutions from the State University System of Florida (the University of … Read more
Lion’s World Vision Institute, of Tampa, has entered into an exclusive agreement with Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency to process and distribute ocular tissues for transplantation. This relationship will provide greater access to patients with visual impairment the opportunity to restore their eyesight through the gift of cornea donation, according to a statement. “The Lions … Read more
Patrick Downes has been named the new president of St. Joseph’s Hospital-South, in Riverview. Most recently, Downes was the chief executive officer at East Cooper Medical Center, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He is a native of Palm Harbor. “We welcome Patrick back to his home state,” said Kimberly Guy, BayCare co-chief operating officer, in … Read more
Phil Dingle, chairman of the board of directors for Tampa General Hospital, was recognized on Modern Healthcare’s “Excellence in Governance” 2023 list. Dingle is one of 12 leaders of hospitals, from across the nation, recognized by the publication this year and was honored for his outstanding leadership, and commitment, in advancing Tampa General’s innovation, growth, … Read more
Moffitt Cancer Center has formed two subsidiaries and a board of directors to help advance the Speros FL, a global innovation center for science, technology and health care in Pasco County. The Moffitt Lifesciences Campus Management Corporation and the Moffitt Real Estate Holding Corporation, both not-for-profit entities owned by Moffitt, will support the project which … Read more
Moffitt Cancer Center and the YMCA of the Suncoast are working together to improve health and wellness among cancer survivors and their families. Moffitt is the new sponsor of YMCA of the Suncoast’s cancer survivorship program. Together, the two organizations will work to expand the 12-week wellness program to offer more benefits to its participants, … Read more
