VNA launches Medicare dementia support program VNA of the Treasure Coast has been approved as a provider for the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience Model, a Medicare program that supports people with suspected or confirmed dementia and the family members who care for them. The program, known as GUIDE, is designed to improve quality of [...]
VNA Mobile Health Clinic receives $25,000 grant The Indian River Community Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to VNA of the Treasure Coast’s Mobile Health Clinic to support continued operations and expand access to health care services throughout the community. Representatives from the Indian River Community Foundation presented the check to members of the Mobile [...]
George W. Eighmy named Treasure Health Chief Financial Officer Treasure Health, parent company of Treasure Coast Hospice and Brevard-based St. Francis Hospice, announced the appointment of George W. Eighmy, MBA, FHFMA, as Chief Financial Officer. Eighmy succeeds Lisbet “Liz” Vandenberg, who recently retired from the nonprofit hospice organization. “George Eighmy offers an extraordinary depth of [...]
VNA LPNs earn IV Therapy certification VNA of the Treasure Coast announced that licensed practical nurses Janet Hill, Melissa Pooler-Sherrill and Shawn Brecher have earned IV therapy certification, strengthening the organization’s ability to provide skilled, patient-centered home health care throughout the community. The certification allows the nurses, within their scope of practice, to provide intravenous [...]
Marina Shores Dental Care welcomes Dr. Frank Kalafatic Fort Pierce announced that Dr. Frank Kalafatic, DDS, will join Marina Shores Dental Care practice Aug. 4, 2026, expanding the team’s commitment to caring, quality, lifetime dentistry. Kalafatic will practice alongside Dr. Auturo Ricard and Dr. Maria Ricard at the Fort Pierce office. Known for professionalism, personalized [...]
Executive Home Care expands in-home care on Treasure Coast Executive Home Care, a provider of in-home care services for seniors and individuals with disabilities, has opened Executive Home Care of Treasure Coast, a locally owned agency serving Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. The agency, owned and operated by Linette and Gary Valentin, provides [...]
Cleveland Clinic expands Treasure Coast food security support Cleveland Clinic Florida announced targeted 2026 community investments to support food security initiatives across Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. The funding is part of Cleveland Clinic’s broader five-year, $50 million enterprise commitment to reduce hunger and improve access to nutritious food in [...]
Martin County advances maternity center plan The Martin County Board of County Commissioners voted May 19 to lease county-owned land on Southeast Tower Drive in Stuart for the proposed Treasure Coast Maternity Center, advancing plans to restore local maternity services after the 2025 closure of Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital’s labor and delivery unit. The [...]
Cleveland Clinic funds Meals on Wheels Senior Resource Association said Cleveland Clinic committed $120,000 a year for five years, or $600,000 total, to support its Meals on Wheels program for older adults in Indian River County. The nonprofit said the funding will help provide 9,375 home-delivered meals this year to seniors who are homebound, disabled [...]
Navigating toward better mental health In a growing landscape of mental health care, Lighthouse Health Group in Vero Beach is redefining what it means to treat the whole person. The practice offers a comprehensive, integrative approach that blends clinical expertise with innovative therapies and a strong emphasis on individualized care. Founded by Dr. Edward Zawadzki, Lighthouse Health Group was born from years of experience in neuropsychology and psychiatry, including work in forensic settings.