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Social support is vital when battling cancer. From left to right, these and other members help one another stay positive: Lisa Tarantino, Beth Perconte, Kelly Kraft, Bonnie Gallucci, Mary Jane Luparello, Dawn Milone, Kevin Loftus, Camille Vigrass, Kevin Shepherd, Deborah Piotroski Peterson, Lisa Marie Lawrence, Brenda Marlin, Michele Shepherd and John Kraft. ANTHONY INSWASTY

Thriving with Cancer

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:September 4, 2023
Post category:Health Port St. Lucie Port St. Lucie Medical Report

Relating to people who understand one’s circumstances and share similar challenges is key when battling cancer.

Guests tour the new surgical suite during the grand opening of the Indian River State College School of Nursing at the Pruitt Campus in Port St. Lucie. It is part of the expanded program’s high-fidelity hospital-like simulation center offering students the latest in real-life educational experiences. INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE PHOTOS

Code Blue

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:September 4, 2023
Post category:Health Port St. Lucie Port St. Lucie Medical Report

The ominous sound of a Code Blue alarm sends student nurses flying to a patient’s bedside in the simulated hospital on Indian River State College’s Port St. Lucie campus.

Goat Goodness

Post author:Michelle Moore
Post published:June 5, 2023
Post category:Attractions Entertainment Health Port St. Lucie

Recent research has shown that interacting with goats might relieve anxiety, lower blood pressure and help children improve social and language skills.

Vero Orthopaedics opened its new 66,000-square-foot building on Indian River Boulevard in August 2021. VERO ORTHOPAEDICS

One-stop operation

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:September 25, 2022
Post category:Health Treasure Coast Medical Report

Vero Orthopaedics opened its new 66,000-square-foot building on Indian River Boulevard in August 2021.

In 2020, Dr. Mark Pamer left his practice and young family in Port St. Lucie to volunteer in New York, the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. ANTHONY INSWASTY

On the front lines

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:September 25, 2022
Post category:Health Treasure Coast Medical Report

Several years ago, Port St. Lucie pulmonologist Mark Pamer read something that planted a seed in his mind and has likely saved thousands of lives in the last year alone.

Vision for the Future

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:September 23, 2022
Post category:Health Treasure Coast Medical Report

In Singh’s 18-year career at Cleveland Clinic, he has worked as an ophthalmologist specializing in retinal surgery. And he’s no stranger to assuming a leadership role.

The new tower at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital adds 32 beds on two floors. Two more floors above them will open when needed. LAWNWOOD PHOTOS

Care in high places

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:September 23, 2022
Post category:Health Treasure Coast Medical Report

“The new tower will elevate the patient experience and demonstrate our commitment to meeting the growing needs of our community."

Vision for the Future

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:September 18, 2022
Post category:Health Port St. Lucie

In Singh’s 18-year career at Cleveland Clinic, he has worked as an ophthalmologist specializing in retinal surgery. And he’s no stranger to assuming a leadership role.

Nursing a Bright Future

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:March 16, 2022
Post category:Education Health

Nursing a Bright Future IRSC uses funds from Scott gift to educate health care providers BY DONNA CRARY In December 2020, renowned philanthropist MacKenzie Scott opened the door to life-changing opportunities…

A Heartfelt Career-Port St. Lucie Magazine Spring 2022

Post author:Deborah Maldonado
Post published:March 1, 2022
Post category:Health Port St. Lucie

Wedding date - May 29, 2021