3. martinhealth.org 3
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital at Martin Health added 10
more patient beds in August, bringing the total number of beds to
44. Demand for the hospital’s services has been steady; beds have
remained full since its opening in 2013. The inpatient rehabilitation
hospital is an alternative to a nursing home for post-hospital care
and offers intensive rehabilitation for the following: stroke; hip
fracture; spinal cord injury;
congenital deformity;
amputation; major multiple
trauma; brain injury; burns;
and neurological disorders,
including multiple sclerosis
and Parkinson’s disease.
“As a partner in this
joint venture, Martin
Health is committed
to seeing this hospital
continue to expand to
meet the community’s
needs,” said Rob Lord,
senior vice president and chief operating officer at Martin Health.
“Our goal is to ensure none of our patients have to leave town to
be admitted to a rehabilitation hospital.”
Martin Medical Center, the flagship
hospital of Martin Health System,
was recently recognized for high
performance in chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) and
heart attack care. The hospital
was rated high-performing in
COPD care and/or procedures
in the U.S.News World Report
Best Hospitals for Common Care
ratings. The ratings evaluate more
than 4,500 hospitals nationwide
on common inpatient procedures
and conditions. BetterDoctor
also placed the Medical Center
in the top 20 best hospitals for
heart attack care in the nation.
BetterDoctor is a consumer health
site (www.BetterDoctor.com) that
conducts studies to help people
understand how to navigate the
health care system and find the
best doctors in their community.
On Oct. 21, leaders from Martin
Health and the Port St. Lucie
community celebrated the
expansion at Tradition Medical
Center with a groundbreaking and
breakfast. The event followed the
announcement this summer that
Martin Health would be adding
to the facility. When completed
in 2018, Tradition Medical Center
will double in size, with a total of
nine stories, 90 new patient rooms
and these added services: cardiac
NEWS
Breaking ground for phase 2
at Tradition Medical Center
catheterization lab, interventional
radiology and vascular procedures,
expanded maternity and
neonatal intensive care units,
and an 18-bed observation unit.
A new outpatient surgery center
and medical office building will
also be constructed alongside
the hospital. “In order to be able
to meet the health care needs of
one of Florida’s fastest-growing
communities, we built flexibility
into the hospital’s initial phase,”
said Mark Robitaille, president
and chief executive officer of
Martin Health. “This allows us
to more easily expand to meet
future demand.”
Kudos to Martin
Medical Center
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Hospital increases capacity
4. GET ANSWERS
The Martin
Health Office of Patient
Experience is a resource
for any questions or
concerns related to a
hospital stay or physician
visit. Call 772.223.4995
or 855.340.6469 or email
patientexperience@
martinhealth.org.
4 MARTIN HEALTH SYSTEM
ASSOCIATES THROUGHOUT
Martin Health System are rallying
around a new initiative to reinforce
the organization’s mission of providing
exceptional health care, hope and
compassion to every person, every
time. Coordinated by the new Office
of Patient Experience, this initiative
is designed to enhance the quality of
medical care at Martin Health and
considers any element that impacts
patient satisfaction, such as the
friendliness of staff and the cleanliness
and safety of the facilities.
Committed to excellence
“Martin Health has a long history
of providing high-quality health
care in our community,” said Miguel
Coty, the new Martin Health Chief
Patient Experience Officer. “But we
have also seen tremendous growth
in recent years and we want to make
sure we never lose sight of why we
are here. Our goal is to create a
culture of patient-centered care that
is responsive, compassionate and
committed to excellence. We want to
be sure we are caring for our patients
the same way we would care for our
own loved ones.”
Coty recognizes that Martin Health
needs to continually strive to stand out
as a system that truly cares.
“A patient’s perception and
satisfaction is defined by the sum of
our interactions with them,” Coty
said. “We want to shine in every way,
from the quality of health care we
provide to the way we connect and
communicate with our patients and
visitors.”
While this initiative is clearly an
organizationwide effort, the patient
experience team is explicitly charged
with assisting patients, family
members and visitors with questions
or concerns.
“In order to provide the best care
possible, we expect a lot from our
staff,” Coty said. “But truly, this is
not so much about what we do, it’s
about who we are, as an organization,
as health care professionals, and
as invaluable members of this
community.”
STAYING SHARP
Putting
PATIENTS
1ST
5. martinhealth.org 5
MICHAEL BURKE, MD, thought
he wanted to be a surgeon. But while
interning at St. Joseph’s Hospital and
Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona,
he discovered he enjoyed working
with cancer patients. “They were at
a very vulnerable point in their lives
and needed respect and compassion
as much as they did medical care,” he
said. “I was drawn to the humanity
required for this work.”
Ultimately, he chose to become a
radiation oncologist.
After obtaining his medical degree
from Georgetown University School
of Medicine, Dr. Burke completed
his residency in radiation oncology
at the University of Kansas Medical
Center. Prior to joining
the Robert and Carol
Weissman Cancer
Center at Martin
Health earlier
this year, he was
medical director in
radiation oncology
at Vassar Brothers
Medical Center in
New York and
medical
director in radiation oncology at
Delta Medix Cancer Center in
Pennsylvania. He brings with him
24 years of experience in a practice he
finds extremely rewarding.
Technology as a healing tool
As a radiation oncologist, Dr.
Burke spends a great deal of time
both with his patients and in front
of the computer. “There is a lot
that goes on behind the scenes in
meticulous treatment planning in
order to deliver significant dosages
of radiation to cancer cells without
damaging the surrounding normal
tissue,” he said.
Intensity-modulated radiation
treatment, stereotactic radiosurgery
and image guidance are among
the tools he uses for precise and
extremely accurate radiation
treatment. “Here at Martin Health,
we have the most advanced
equipment available and a
great team including our three
radiation oncologists, a physicist,
dosimetrist, therapists, nurses and
office staff,” he said. “I am
truly blessed to be here.”
Dr. Burke was
attracted to the
Robert and
Carol Weissman
Cancer Center
in part because
of its recent
acquisition
of the Varian
TrueBeam
linear
CANCER
Excellence in CANCER CARE
Meet Michael Burke, MD, Radiation Oncologist
accelerator. He had used TrueBeam
in his previous practice at Delta
Medix Cancer Center and was well
aware of the level of sophistication
it offered to patients, particularly
those with complex cancers in the
head and neck, prostate, and brain.
Better accuracy
for better outcomes
“TrueBeam is capable of pinpoint
accuracy and precise, rapid treatment
delivery,” Dr. Burke said. “With new
equipment and technology, like the
TrueBeam system, and with our
integrated team of specialists, patients
on the Treasure Coast can stay close
to home for excellent cancer care,”
Dr. Burke said.
EXPERT CARE
Find out more about
the services and specialties
at the Robert and Carol
Weissman Cancer Center
at Martin Health. Visit
martinhealth.org/cancer-
services-martin-health-system.
6. Debbie’s
story
WOMEN’S
HEALTH
EDITION!
6 MARTIN HEALTH SYSTEM
FOLLOWING A SURGERY in
2013, Debbie Campbell’s doctor told
her that if she didn’t get a handle on
her weight, she wouldn’t be around
in another year. The 44-year-old
weighed close to 400 pounds, had
diabetes and was taking four blood
pressure medications a day.
That was the wake-up call for
Debbie; she decided it was time to
take action before it was too late.
On June 17, 2013, Debbie had
bariatric surgery at the Martin
Health Center for Bariatric and
Metabolic Surgery. More than
two years later, she has lost nearly
100 pounds, continues to lose weight
and has adopted a daily fitness
regimen. Debbie’s glucose levels
dropped to 5.2 from 8.8, and she has
been able to go off all medications.
“It’s about taking
that first step—and
then taking many baby
steps after that,” Debbie
said. “Surgery is never the
answer to weight loss. It’s
just a tool in the process.”
Moving toward health
Today, Debbie follows the bariatric
program’s regimen, which includes
eating mostly protein and healthy
carbohydrates and drinking lots
of water. Her weekly exercise
routine includes boot camp and
spin classes at Martin Health and
Fitness, walking a minimum of
three miles several times a week,
paddleboarding and more.
“It’s mostly a little bit of ev-
erything,” Debbie said. “If I don’t
work out, I get cranky. I needed
the exercise component along with
eating right.”
Patricia Millner, bariatric
Debbie Campbell said she never used to smile in photos because she didn’t like
the way she looked. Since losing 100 pounds, she’s smiling a lot more.
program coordinator, said Debbie
understood early on that bariatric
surgery is not a magic bullet. “She
used the surgery as a tool to assist
her in making healthy exercise,
behavioral and nutrition choices
every day. Debbie continues to be
successful because of her positive
attitude and desire to live a healthy,
active and happy life. I am so
very proud of her and all she has
accomplished.”
While Debbie would like to
lose about 50 more pounds, her
priority these days is maintaining
her commitment to physical
activity and feeling healthy. She
has her sights on eventually being
able to run a half-marathon.
“I don’t look at the scale a lot
anymore,” she said. “I’m losing
inches and focused on toning now.”
Perhaps most important, Debbie
feels good and is proud of what she
has accomplished.
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH Learn more at
martinhealth.org/mhs-bariatrics-weight-loss-surgery.
7. IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS such as
urinary or fecal incontinence, urinary
urgency/frequency, prolapse, chronic
constipation, pelvic pain, abdominal
or tailbone pain, you are not alone.
Millions of women live with one or
more of these problems; many believe
this is just something they have to deal
with, perhaps as a natural result of
aging or from having children.
The truth is these problems are
frequently the result of a dysfunction of
the pelvic floor musculature.
Christy Jackson is a Martin Health
physical therapist who specializes in
pelvic floor rehabilitation. Jackson
is located at the Richard C. Raub
Rehabilitation Center in Stuart,
the only rehab facility that offers a
comprehensive pelvic floor program,
including the treatment of pelvic pain,
on the Treasure Coast.
Help is here
“Women don’t have to live with these
kinds of problems,” Jackson said. “But
they are often embarrassed or shy about
seeking help.”
Just as physical therapy addresses
problems of the musculoskeletal
system, pelvic floor rehabilitation is
similar in nature. Located at the base of
the pelvis, the pelvic floor is the bottom
of our core and aids in postural stability,
supports the abdominal contents, and
provides key control in bladder and
bowel functions. When the pelvic
muscles are weak or tight, they can
cause a variety of problems.
“Biofeedback is often used during
treatment and can be helpful to gain
better awareness and control of these
muscles,” Jackson said. “As our patients
gain a better awareness of this muscle
group, their condition improves.”
Tailored treatment
Trained and certified by the
Herman and Wallace Pelvic
Rehabilitation Institute,
Jackson conducts a thor-
ough evaluation of each
patient before devel-
oping a personalized
treatment plan. In
addition to biofeed-
back, treatment may
include therapeutic
exercises, relaxation
techniques, manual
therapy and patient
education.
“We are
pleased to be
able to offer
this specialized
therapy right here in
Stuart,” Jackson said.
WOMEN’S HEALTH REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Strengthening
FIND RELIEF
To learn more
about pelvic floor rehab
at Martin Health, please
contact Christy Jackson
at 772.223.4936 or
email Christy.Jackson@
martinhealth.org. A
physician’s referral is
needed. Most insurance
is accepted, including
Medicare.
the pelvic floor
8. 8 MARTIN HEALTH SYSTEM
You can COUNT ON US
Breast Health Navigator program means no breast cancer patient is alone
FOR WOMEN DIAGNOSED with breast cancer, learning
how to fight the disease can be an emotional, frightening
experience with more questions than answers.
At the Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Martin
Health, the Breast Health Navigator program assists women
who have been recently diagnosed, are already living with breast
cancer or have had a recurrence of the disease. The program
helps women cope with the anxiety of being diagnosed with
cancer, provides information and resources, decreases barriers
to services, and seeks to expedite access to care.
Experience makes a difference
Mary Smith is the program’s newest breast health navigator,
joining Carolyn Shore, a long-time navigator. Both nurses work
closely with Marisa Baskin, Clinical Oncology Social Worker.
Baskin provides psychosocial support to patients; Smith and
Shore offer clinical support.
A career oncology nurse, Smith previously worked as a clinical
coordinator on the oncology floor at Martin Medical Center.
“I’ve always loved working with oncology patients,” Smith said. “As
a navigator, I feel like I am really making a difference—alleviating our
patients’ concerns; connecting them with resources; and making sure
they understand their options and their prescribed course of treatment,
tests and therapies.”
As a breast health navigator, Smith enjoys being able to build long-
term relationships with her patients, something she wasn’t afforded as a
floor nurse in the hospital.
“When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, their world is turned
upside down and they don’t know who to turn to,” she said. “It’s such a
relief when they discover that someone is there who is knowledgeable
and supportive, and can advocate for them.”
Patient power
With the breast health navigator team, breast cancer patients never
have to go it alone. The navigators not only guide patients through the
health care system, but assist them in speaking, and understanding their
physician’s instructions and streamlining medical appointments.
“Our goal is to help our patients feel more in control of their care,”
Smith said.
GET THE SUPPORT
YOU NEED
You can self-refer to the breast
health navigator program by
calling 772.223.5945, ext. 3774.
“As a navigator, I feel
like I am really making
a difference—alleviating
our patients’ concerns,
connecting them with
resources and making
sure they understand
their options…”
—Mary Smith
Breast Health Navigator
9. martinhealth.org 9
DALLAS SANTA can vividly
recall the day she received her
breast cancer diagnosis. “After my
husband and I collected ourselves,
we were introduced to Carolyn
Shore,” she said. “I remember she
had such a soothing voice and told
me I could come see her as often as
I wanted. She became a very dear
friend of mine.”
Shore is one of two breast health
navigators at the Robert and Carol
Weissman Cancer Center at Martin
Health. She has followed Dallas
throughout her cancer journey.
The journey hasn’t been an
easy one for the 38-year-old
mother of four who discovered
she had stage III cancer in her
lymph nodes in 2014. Dallas
was immediately placed on
Keeping the faith
Dallas Santa relied on friends, family
and faith to survive breast cancer
Carolyn Shore, Breast Health
Navigator
chemotherapy to blast the fast-
growing tumors—and it worked.
The tumors shrunk significantly,
making Dallas a candidate for
a lumpectomy. But after careful
consideration, she chose to have
a double mastectomy in hopes of
removing any trace of cancer.
As she prepared for surgery on
December 22, Dallas and her family
had an early Christmas celebration.
A friend assured her she would be
“cancer free for Christmas.”
Then in the spring of this year,
a cyst was found on Dallas’ ovary.
Considering this, and the fact that
uterine cancer was a side effect of a
medication she was taking, Dallas
elected to have both her ovary and
uterus removed.
Through it all, Dallas maintained
a positive attitude, relying on
her strong faith and the support
of family and friends. “I asked
everyone to pray for me,” she said.
“Throughout the process I praised
God and looked for his blessings.”
Shore has witnessed how this
experience has changed Dallas.
“When I first met Dallas, I saw
what I often see in young women
who have received a cancer
diagnosis—fear, numbness and
devastation,” Shore said. “But
by the end of treatment, many
have undergone an incredible
metamorphosis. They have such
hope, courage and inner strength.
Dallas is the epitome of that.”
As a cancer survivor, Dallas hopes
to mentor others who are going
through their own experience with
a cancer diagnosis. “No one knows
how bad you feel unless they’ve gone
through it,” she said. “Connecting
with others is so important. I don’t
want anyone to feel they are alone.”
HAVE YOU BEEN SCREENED? Talk to your doctor
today about your risk for breast cancer. Learn more at
martinhealth.org/fyh15f-cancerscreen.
As a cancer survivor, Dallas Santa couldn’t be happier—she’s back to being
a healthy, full-time wife and mom. Dallas (center) is pictured with her family:
Madelynn, Roberto, Jerico, Peyton and Isabel.
10. PLEASE JOIN US! To register for the race, visit www.martinhealth.org/fyh15f-komen.
For more information, contact Marie Degrosa at the Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center,
772-223-5945, ext. 3704.
10 MARTIN HEALTH SYSTEM
CRAIG WENGLER, MD,is happy to
be back home in Stuart, Florida, where
he was born and raised. Having recently
completed a Breast Surgical Oncology
fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio,
Dr. Wengler has joined Martin Health
Physician Group. He follows in the
footsteps of his father, Martin Health
General Surgeon Edward Wengler, MD.
Upon returning to his hometown,
the younger Dr. Wengler said, “This is
such a beautiful place and a great town
to raise a family. Plus I am fortunate to be
surrounded by incredibly knowledgeable,
helpful, and well-rounded physicians,
nurses, and support staff who help me
provide the best patient care possible.”
Along with his wife and two
children, Dr. Wengler returned to his
hometown to help those on the Treasure
Coast who have been diagnosed with
breast cancer. As a young boy, he recalls
a friend’s mother dying of breast cancer
at an early age. He also witnessed his
own great-grandmother’s experience
with breast cancer.
“I always felt a responsibility to help
patients along every step of their breast
cancer journey,” he said.
During his fellowship, Dr. Wengler
had the opportunity to see more of the
science and research behind the most
effective breast cancer treatments. “This
is one cancer we are starting to beat,”
Dr. Wengler said. “We’re really making
strides in the right direction.”
Dr. Wengler sees patients in the
Martin Health offices in Stuart,
St. Lucie West and Tradition. In
addition to breast cancer surgery,
he treats benign breast disease,
performs breast and lymph node
biopsies, specializes in high-risk breast
surveillance, and performs nipple-
sparing mastectomies and oncoplastic
surgery for breast cancer.
Martin Health
welcomes Craig
Wengler, MD,
Breast Surgical
Oncologist
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Martin Health Physician Group,
General and Specialty Surgery, has
offices in Stuart, St. Lucie West and
Tradition. Call 772.219.4026.
Getting back to his roots
Race for the Cure
Martin Health System is proud to be
the host hospital for the 2016 Susan G.
Komen Race for the Cure on Jan. 30,
2016, in West Palm Beach!
One hundred percent of the net
proceeds from the Komen Race are al-
located to the Susan G. Komen mission,
with 75 percent staying in our local
community and 25 percent support-
ing Susan G. Komen research grants.
The organization has transformed how
the world talks about and treats this
disease and has helped turn millions
of breast cancer patients into breast
cancer survivors. Since 2004, Susan
G. Komen South Florida has awarded
$1.5 million to Martin Health to provide
breast health services and cancer treat-
ment to the residents of Martin and
St. Lucie Counties.
11. martinhealth.org 11
SLIGHTLY OVER a year ago,
New Hampshire native Lindsay
Hansen and her family moved
to Florida in a desperate attempt
and last resort to keep one of their
sons healthy. Chronically suffering
from bronchial asthma, her son’s
symptoms were exacerbated by the
wintry weather conditions; efforts
to alleviate his pain and discomfort
were exhausted. Quitting their
jobs, emptying their bank accounts
and leaving their friends, the
Hansens embraced the unknown
of starting their lives over. They
had no idea something unexpected
was about to occur.
One afternoon, Lindsay
discovered something unusual
about her breast. Concerned,
she went to a local urgent care
center and was immediately sent
for a mammogram. Hearing the
phone ring two hours later, she
knew something was wrong. A
consult revealed that Lindsay had
two types of borderline stage III
breast cancers that required very
aggressive treatment. Overwhelmed
and in shock, she did not know
where to begin. This mother of
four and devoted wife had her
life thrown into a whirlwind of
chaos. Lindsay was immediately
introduced to Carolyn Shore, Breast
Health Navigator at the Robert and
Carol Weissman Cancer Center at
Martin Health System.
‘I was
with the
right
people’ Cancer answers
“Navigator is the perfect name,”
Lindsay said. “I had no idea where
I was going, where to turn or what
to do. I was guided to the right
places and was always reassured.
I trusted and never doubted
Carolyn. The whole team never
stopped being there for me. I just
knew in my heart that I was with
the right people.”
Lindsay’s chemotherapy
treatment was every day for five
months. She underwent nine hours
of surgery that included a double
mastectomy and reconstruction.
Complications from the surgery
required additional treatment
with radiation. “I never thought I
would get breast cancer or knew of
anyone who had. I never thought it
would happen to me and certainly
would not have made it without
Carolyn and the team at the cancer
center.”
YOU CAN MAKE A
DIFFERENCEThe Breast
Health Navigator program is a
free service made available to all
breast cancer patients to provide
support and answers throughout
their cancer journey. This program
is made possible through the
Martin Health Foundation’s
philanthropic efforts. To find
out how you can partner with
Martin Health Foundation, visit
martinhealth.org/foundation or
call 772.223.5634.
FOUNDATION
12. THE FIELD of orthopaedics is
always researching new techniques
to help make joint replacement
surgery less painful and help
patients recover more quickly. The
most common hip replacement
technique used today, anterior
supine intermuscular (ASI), has
significantly reduced the trauma to
hip joints—and to the patient.
ASI means easier healing
Unlike traditional minimally
invasive hip replacement techniques
that require cutting the muscles
and/or tendons that surround the
hip, the ASI technique approaches
the hip joint by going between the
muscles from an incision at the
front of the hip. This minimizes
muscle and tendon disruption
and reduces trauma to the tissues
surrounding the hip joint. By
preserving the muscles and tendons,
it allows many patients to walk the
day of surgery. They experience less
postoperative pain and can return
to daily activities more quickly than
with more traditional techniques.
At South Florida Orthopaedics
Sports Medicine, James
Hoffman, MD, a board-certified
orthopaedic surgeon, has been
using the ASI technique for more
than six years and now performs
all of his hip replacement surgeries
using the ASI technique.
“This is truly the only
muscle-sparing approach to hip
replacement,” he said. “As a result,
there is much less trauma, shorter
lengths of stay in the hospital and
patients feel better quicker.”
Roberto Lugo, MD, a board-
certified orthopaedic surgeon with
additional board certification in
orthopaedic sports medicine, has
been using the ASI technique for
four years in his practice with Coastal
Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine
Center. “ASI has been around for
some time but wasn’t popular at first
because it takes time to learn,” he said.
“But it’s had a significant resurgence
in the last 10 years. That’s because
we saw how well patients were doing
with this technique. They can move
sooner and feel more confident.”
Both Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Lugo
agree the benefits of this approach
are remarkable.
Matching the technique
to the patient
The ASI technique is also a good
option for patients who are obese or
have other special considerations.
But it’s not recommended for patients
with bad deformity of the hip or those
who have had prior surgeries and
require hardware removal.
“In these cases, we need better
access to the femur, so we have to
go into the muscle,” said Dr. Lugo.
“With these traditional techniques,
patients need an additional two to
three weeks for recovery.”
Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Lugo know
how important it is to their patients to
be able to heal quickly and return to a
more active and enjoyable lifestyle.
“Our patients are usually educated
and well-informed,” Dr. Hoffman
said. “They know there are
limitations to the posterior or lateral
approaches and they will seek out
the ASI technique.”
Did you know?
Approximately 60 percent of joint replace-
ment surgeries are performed on women.
Why? Women have higher rates of arthritis than
men, and arthritis is the leading cause of joint
replacements.
A study released at the 2015 annual meet-
ing of the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons found that women have knee and hip
replacement surgery later than men, but they
have fewer complications after the procedures.
With ASI hip replacement technique, patients heal faster and move sooner
to ASI hip replacement
GET
12 MARTIN HEALTH SYSTEM
JOINT HEALTH
13. The 2015 Mum Ball committee: (seated left to right) Karen Croce, Patricia Wahl, Carol
Wagner, Rita May Wright, Joyce Page, Ellen Kennedy, Jeanne Crane, Merle Ginsburg;
(back row, left to right) Betsy Herrold, Linda Longstreet, Anne Owen, Sarah Salter Levy,
Dolores Lashkevich (co-chair), Joyce Williams (co-chair), Nancy Del Priore, Debra Duvall
and Dee Thomas. Not pictured: Dianne Davant Moffitt, Kristal Dockery, Linda Evans,
Ginny Henderson, Bonnie Johnston, Allola McGraw and Ann Orr.
Mum Ball to support
simulation training lab
martinhealth.org 13
AS THE only not-for-profit hospi-
tal system in St. Lucie and Martin
counties, Martin Health relies on
charitable gifts to provide the medical
excellence that our community ex-
pects and deserves. For over 20 years,
the Chrysanthemum Ball has raised
funds in excess of $13 million, pro-
viding an array of resources to fulfill
those expectations—helping to save
lives and continuing to transform the
way Martin Health cares for patients.
In past years, the Mum Ball
committee members have chosen
to fund transformative projects
including nursing scholarships,
facility additions and renovations,
CT/PET scanners, a minimally
invasive surgical system, and
have facilitated the expansion of
services with the addition of an
interventional radiology suite and
two cardiac catheterization labs.
Preparing for emergencies
This year, the Mum Ball committee
members have selected a project
that is not available in any other
medical facility in our area. This
exciting and innovative project is a
state-of-the-art simulation training
lab for doctors, nurses, emergency
medical technicians and other
medical personnel. The lab will
provide an environment to simulate
different and unpredictable events
presented in real life.
Using computerized, lifelike
manikins in realistic medical
situations, the lab allows for safe,
reproducible educational sessions
within an actual work environment.
The simulation lab will function
as a shared learning space where
participants can enhance critical
thinking and clinical skills as
well as skills needed for efficient
interdisciplinary teamwork.
Participants will be presented
with scenarios that bridge the
gap between theory and practice.
Novices will be able to hone
newly acquired skills; experienced
professionals will have the
opportunity to refine their skills.
The end result is improved quality
of care for Martin Health patients.
FOUNDATION
LEARN MORE
You can be part
of this special event
and help make this
project a reality. Call
772.223.5634 or visit
GIVEmhf.org/MumBall.
The Chrysanthemum Grand Ball
will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at
6:30 p.m. at Martin Hospital South.
14. YOUR HEALTH
14 MARTIN HEALTH SYSTEM
INGREDIENTS
Canola oil spray
7 medium Granny Smith apples,
peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup fresh cranberries
¾ cup dark brown sugar, firmly
packed
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
²/3 cup whole-wheat flour
¼ cup pecans or walnuts,
chopped
3 tablespoons butter, softened
(or trans fat-free margarine)
Frozen low-fat vanilla yogurt
(optional)
DIRECTIONS
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Lightly coat medium shallow
baking dish with canola oil
spray.
• Place apples and cranberries in
dish and gently toss together.
• In medium bowl, combine
brown sugar, oats, flour, nuts
and butter.
• Sprinkle brown sugar mixture
on top of fruit.
• Bake until apples and
cranberries are bubbly and
tender, about 50 minutes.
• Transfer dish to wire rack to
cool slightly.
• Serve warm with frozen yogurt,
if desired.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Amount per serving: 268 calories,
8g total fat (3g saturated fat),
50g carbohydrates, 2g protein,
4g dietary fiber, 9mg sodium.
Source: American Institute for Cancer Research
AUTUMN APPLE-CRANBERRY CRISP
Makes 8 servings
Welcome,
new
physicians
ANESTHESIOLOGY
Aaron Muncey, MD
BREAST SURGICAL
ONCOLOGY
Craig Wengler, MD
GASTROENTEROLOGY
Steven Kappler, MD
HOSPITALIST
Ammar Almakee, MD
Pedro Alonso, MD
Colt Dunteman, MD
Hubert O. Garcia, MD
Feliz Lisette, MD
Kellee Monroe, DO
INTERNAL MEDICINE
Elyse Cohen, MD
NEPHROLOGY
Reji Nair, MD
NEUROLOGY
Shira McMahan, DO
ORTHOPAEDIC
SURGERY
Emily Putney, DO
15. martinhealth.org 15
LOOK WHAT’S
HAPPENING SIGN UP TODAY!
Aphasia/Stroke
Support Group
• First and third Tuesdays of the
month, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Speech and cognitive exercises
for stroke survivors. Support
group for survivors, caregivers and
families.
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Hospital at Martin Health,
5850 SE Community Drive, Stuart
To register, call 772.223.5945,
ext. 4895.
Brain Fitness Class
Sharpen your memory and critical
thinking skills to help prevent
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Held at these Martin Health
and Fitness Center locations:
• Mondays, 1:10 p.m.,
Palm City
• Fridays, 1 p.m.,
Jensen Beach
To register, call
772.781.2722 or
visit martinhealth.org/
brain-fitness.
Our support groups and classes meet a wide range of
health-related needs. For a complete list of Martin Health
events, visit martinhealth.org/events-calendar.
Sign up for events: Go to martinhealth.org/events-calendar.
Weight-Loss Surgery
Information Session
Learn about Martin Health’s
weight-loss programs.
Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.
• Oct. 27, Nov. 24
Martin Medical Group,
second floor,
1651 SE Tiffany Ave., Suite 204, Port St. Lucie
• Dec. 8
Martin Hospital South, Administrative
Conference Room, 2100 SE Salerno Road,
Stuart
To register, call our bariatric nurse coordinator
at 772.223.4969.
Better Breathers Club
• Second Thursday of the
month,
2 p.m.
A monthly informational and
support group to provide
individuals with COPD the tools
they need to understand and
manage their condition.
Robert and Carol Weissman
Cancer Center, 501 E. Osceola
St., Stuart
To register, call 772.223.5945,
ext. 5764.
Cancer Support Groups
All cancer support groups are held
at the Robert and Carol Weissman
Cancer Center, 501 E. Osceola St.,
Stuart
To register, call 772.223.5945,
ext. 3719.
Patient and Family
Support Group
• Last Wednesday of the month,
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Caregiver Support Group
• First Thursday of the month, 4:30 to
5:30 p.m.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Patient
and Family Support Group
• Second Tuesday of the month, noon
to 1:30 p.m.
Man to Man—Prostate Cancer
Support Group
• First Thursday of the month,
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Women With Lung Cancer
• Second Thursday of the month,
11 a.m. to noon
Young and Young at Heart
Breast Cancer Support Group
• Second Thursday of the month, 3 to
4 p.m.
LOSE
IT!
Barbara Berns,
age 80 and
a former
schoolteacher,
joined the
“Brain Fitness”
class to keep
her mind sharp.
