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FORT MYERS, Fla., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) is pleased to announce that board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist Francis Matuszak, DO has joined the statewide practice. He is providing care to patients at the FCS Ocala Cancer Center, 4945 SW 49th Place, Ocala, FL 34474 and our FCS Ocala office, 1630 SE 18th St. Ste 602, Ocala FL 34471. Continue Reading Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute welcomes Francis Matuszak, DO to its Ocala office locations. Dr. Matuszak will be providing care to patients at the Ocala Cancer Center and Ocala office. Nathan H. Walcker, FCS chief executive officer, said, "We are delighted to welcome Dr. Matuszak to our team of top cancer experts in Marion County, where FCS is proud to provide a comprehensive range of services and the most advanced treatments that enable patients to achieve the best possible outcomes." Dr. Matuszak received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida. He completed internal medicine residency training and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami and was named chief resident and chief fellow. He has specialized training as an HIV specialist from the American Association of HIV Medicine. FCS President & Managing Physician Lucio Gordan, MD said, "Dr. Matuszak joins us with solid credentials and a commitment to supporting patients and their families through every step of their treatment journey." To learn more about Dr. Matuszak, click here. About Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC: (FLCancer.com) Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. The majority of new cancer drugs recently approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation.* Recognized for our research, FCS is a recipient of the national Clinical Trials Participation Award presented by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). FCS physicians, trained in prestigious medical schools and research institutes, are consistently ranked nationally as Top Doctors by U.S. News & World Report. Celebrating its 40th year in 2024, FCS has built a national reputation for excellence that is reflected in exceptional and compassionate patient care, driven by innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies and advanced treatments, including targeted therapies genomic-based treatment and immunotherapy. Our highest values are embodied by our outstanding team of highly trained and dedicated physicians, clinicians and staff. *Prior to approval SOURCE Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

MIAMI, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus (LCHPSC) announced the opening of a new cardiac catheterization lab that will provide rapid and comprehensive care to hundreds of heart patients every year for life-threatening emergencies and scheduled cardiac procedures. The cardiac catheterization lab, will transform treatment for patients in the growing community of Hialeah by vastly improving access to cardiac care in the surrounding area. Dr. Brian Valle, has been named the Director of the LCHPSC Catheterization Lab and leads a team of twenty specialists including interventional cardiologists, nurses, and technicians. The hospital's interventional cardiologist are some of the most experienced in Miami Dade County. "Our team is thrilled that LCHPSC will now be a destination for world class cardiac care, by offering the advanced cardiac services of elective and emergency coronary intervention 24 hours a day, 7 days a week," explains Dr. Brian Valle. A catheterization lab or "cath lab" is critical for treating heart attack patients whose artery suddenly becomes blocked, leading to loss of blood flow in the heart muscle. They require an urgent, minimally invasive stenting procedure called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) that is performed in the cath lab. The stent serves as a scaffold to open the blocked artery and restores blood flow to preserve heart muscle function; otherwise, the heart may be permanently damaged. The life-saving and usually painless stenting procedure offers a quick recovery and return home, and improves a patient's quality of life. The LCHPSC Catheterization Laboratory also provides a variety of elective procedures for hundreds of additional heart patients. These include stenting for severely blocked coronary arteries that cause chest pain or shortness of breath; catheterizations to measure function in heart failure patients to better manage their symptoms; and implanting pacemakers and defibrillators in patients with abnormal heart rhythms. The experienced cardiac team at LCHPSC can also take care of STEMI patients. STEMI which stands for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction, is a serious heart attack caused by lack of blood flow to large areas of the heart. Our STEMI team is composed of Techs, Nurses, and Doctors all with extensive years of treating these complicated STEMI patients. Patients experiencing these critical types of heart attacks can get potentially lifesaving care by re-opening blocked arteries in less than 90 minutes, which is the national standard. "Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus has made significant strides in enhancing its cardiac care services. By expanding its Cardiology Division to include a full-service catheterization laboratory and taking care of STEMI patients, the hospital is equipped with advanced technology and highly trained staff to promptly diagnose and treat heart attack patients," says Yoely Hernandez, CEO at Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus. "This accomplishment not only demonstrates the institution's commitment to providing quality healthcare but also showcases its resilience in bouncing back from the challenges posed by the pandemic, especially in a city like Hialeah, which was hit particularly hard. It's indeed a remarkable achievement that reflects the dedication and efforts of everyone involved in our Hospital." SOURCE Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs

WESTBOROUGH, Mass.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- eClinicalWorks ® , the largest ambulatory cloud EHR, today announced that First Choice Neurology is successfully utilizing the eClinicalWorks V12 EHR and healow patient engagement solutions to ensure consistent care at each of its 40 locations. First Choice Neurology sees more than 1,300 patients daily across six Florida counties and provides services at 35 major hospitals. As the largest private neurology group in the country, First Choice Neurology depends on these eClinicalWorks’ healthcare IT features to provide top-notch services to its patients: eClinicalWorks V12 offers First Choice Neurology a flat user interface design along with click reducers to help the organization achieve greater physician efficiency and patient satisfaction. With this latest version, the group now has access to improved usability, easy access to key workflow features, and value-based care enhancements. First Choice Neurology also uses healow patient engagement solutions, including healow Sign, healow Survey, and healow Chatbot , for streamlined patient-provider communication and digital pre- and post-appointment options for administrative tasks. PRISMA , the industry’s first health information search engine, streamlines patient record retrieval from neighboring hospital systems to facilitate better medical decision-making. healow ® TeleVisits TM helps the group treat patients, especially elderly patients, from the comfort of their own homes. First Choice Neurology has used TeleVisits since 2019 and even uses the solution to power its Neuro2Go service , which offers worldwide access to board-certified neurologists regardless of insurance status. “We’ve seen great improvements to our workflows and operations since implementing V12 EHR,” said Jose M. Rocha, director corporate business office of First Choice Neurology. “We love how eClinicalWorks provides additional services that integrate seamlessly with the EHR, like healow TeleVisits and PRISMA.” According to Rocha, the First Choice staff has saved countless hours by having information from our local hospitals — including Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs, Palmetto General Hospital, and Baptist Health Hospital Doral —already in the system rather than manually importing that information into eClinicalWorks. “With eClinicalWorks V12, First Choice Neurology is leveraging real-time cloud intelligence, search at the point of care, and tools to empower patients,” said Girish Navani, co-founder and CEO of eClinicalWorks. “We look forward to continuing our partnership to deliver innovative healthcare to patients across Florida and beyond.” About First Choice Neurology First Choice Neurology is the largest neurology group in the United States with more than 40 facilities in 6 Florida counties and services at 35 major hospitals. First Choice Neurology has over 90 providers including adult and pediatric neurologists , 5 neuropsychologists, nutrition & wellness physicians, physical medicine & rehabilitation physicians, nurse practitioners, and over 220 support healthcare staff members. First Choice Neurology, was formed in 2003 and became operational in 2004 in response to South Florida’s increasing need for high-quality neurology services. First Choice Neurology offers Neurology services as well as diagnostic and rehabilitative services. For more information, visit www.fcneurology.net , follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram, or call (786) 924-1311. About eClinicalWorks eClinicalWorks was founded in 1999 to help digitize paper charts for ambulatory practices. Today, eClinicalWorks leads the nation in innovation with cloud-based solutions for Electronic Health Records and Practice Management. In addition, we help ambulatory practices, specialists, health centers, urgent care facilities, and hospital systems manage their revenue cycle, patient relationships, and Population Health initiatives. More than 150,000 providers and nearly 1 million medical professionals rely upon the power and scalability of the eCW Cloud for flexible clinical documentation, better front-office workflows, and more efficient billing driven by Robotic Process Automation. We combine innovation, leading-edge technology, and a commitment to patient safety to enable practices to grow and thrive amid the challenges 21st-century healthcare. For more information, visit www.eclinicalworks.com , follow us on Facebook and Twitter, or call (866) 888-6929. About healow healow ® is a comprehensive, EHR-agnostic, cloud-based platform for patients, practices, payers, hospitals, and health systems. healow provides Patient Relationship Management, clinical and payer insights, and state-of-the-art interoperability solutions. The PRISMA health information search engine gathers patient records from other EHRs and helps providers focus on the most clinically relevant information at the point of care. healow’s Population Health Management tools, including Remote Patient Monitoring, provide real-time data to deepen understanding of patient populations. And healow Insights automates the bidirectional exchange of data between health plans and providers to improve scores on quality measures, help control costs, and promote better medical outcomes. Learn more at www.plus.healow.com .