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Teen Receives Lifesaving Heart and Kidney Transplants at Holtz
November 2, 2017
When TJ was admitted to Holtz, the diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy came as a shock to the family because TJ was athletic and led a healthy life. He soon learned he would need a transplant.
Read MoreDo Women Have an Increased Risk of Cancer?
October 30, 2017
Cancer is the second leading cause of death of women in the United States. Chances are high that in your lifetime cancer may affect you or someone you know.
Read MoreCyberbullying: A Worldwide Phenomenon
October 26, 2017
According to a 2015 survey conducted by the CDC, cyberbullying affects 16 percent of high school students in the United States. At Jackson Behavioral Health we have seen children who report being cyberbullied by school peers and even strangers who remain anonymous over certain apps and social media.
Read MoreRape Treatment Center Participates In Walk to End Domestic Violence
October 14, 2017
Jackson Memorial Hospital, home to the Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center (RTC), raised awareness on domestic violence by participating this year in the North Miami Beach Police Department’s 10th Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence.
Read MoreAsk the Expert: How Can I Keep My Kids Safe on Halloween?
October 13, 2017
Each Halloween, children look forward to dressing up as their favorite character or scary monster and hitting the streets to trick-or-treat.
Read MoreRTC And SAAC Host Community of Violence Symposium
October 5, 2017
The Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center (RTC) and the Sexual Assault Advisory Committee (SAAC) kicked off Domestic Violence Month by hosting a Community of Violence Symposium.
Read MoreWhy Is Breast Health Such an Important Topic?
October 1, 2017
Each year, more than 202,000 American women receive the news that they have this frightening, but often treatable, disease. You might be surprised to know that men can get breast cancer too, although it is less common.
Read MoreAsk The Expert: Be Aware of Your Mental Health
September 29, 2017
Almost half of the people who are living with a mental health condition never seek or receive help due to stigma, lack of information, cost or lack of health insurance coverage. Sadly, one in four of those people have a diagnosable situation that can be treated.
Read MoreRunning for a Cause – Come Rain or Shine
September 28, 2017
It was an early, rainy morning the Saturday of the Annual Life Alliance Run-4 Life, but that didn’t stop our team from the Miami Transplant Institute (MTI) from completing their 5K walk/run.
Read MoreHispanic Heritage Month – Ana Russo
September 15, 2017
Growing up in a large Cuban family, my family taught me that we should take care of each other – always. It’s the same ideology of teamwork and unity that I carry over to my workday.
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