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 [...]
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 [...]
— FEATURED CONTENT — How Treasure Coast physicians can fortify their practice business for long-term success By Susan Rabinowitz, Bank of America Business Banking Market Executive and Treasure Coast Market President Running an independent medical practice today requires more than clinical expertise. It demands constant balance in an increasingly volatile business environment. On the Treasure Coast, where [...]
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 [...]
Agnes Palmer appointed foundation executive director Treasure Coast Hospice has appointed Agnes Palmer, CFRE, as Executive Director of the Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation. She will lead fundraising efforts that support hospice care and grief services in Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties. “Agnes Palmer has strong fundraising experience and a clear understanding of our mission,” [...]
What happens when patients stop taking GLP-1 drugs? New Cleveland Clinic Study reveals real world insights As the use of injectable GLP-1 drugs continues to rise, questions persist about what happens after patients stop taking them in real-world settings. A new Cleveland Clinic analysis of nearly 8,000 patients suggests that discontinuing semaglutide and tirzepatide, on [...]
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital earns comprehensive center accreditation from The American College of Surgeons and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital has received the Comprehensive Center accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint quality program of the American College of [...]
Treasure Coast Hospice earns 4-star quality rating Treasure Coast Hospice has earned a 4-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the CMS Hospice Care Compare program. The designation is based on the most recent feedback from patients’ families and caregivers who shared their experiences through the nationally standardized Hospice [...]