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North Broward Medical Center earned the accreditation following an on-site evaluation by a physician surveyor during which the Cancer Center demonstrated a Commendation level of compliance with one or more standards that represent the full scope of the cancer program (cancer committee leadership, cancer data management, clinical services, research, community outreach and quality improvement). “We’re thrilled to receive this prestigious accreditation,” says Pauline Grant, CEO of North Broward Medical Center. “Our entire team works very hard to ensure we’re providing nationally recognized cancer treatment to our community.” Receiving care at a CoC-accredited cancer program ensures that a patient will have access to comprehensive care, including a range of state-of-the-art services and equipment; a multispecialty team approach to coordinate the best treatment options; information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options; access to cancer-related information, education and support; a cancer registry that collects data on type and stage of cancers and treatment results and offers lifelong patient follow-up; ongoing monitoring and improvement of care; and quality care close to home. The Accreditation Program, a component of the CoC, sets quality-of-care standards for cancer programs and reviews the programs to ensure they conform to those standards. Accreditation by the CoC is given only to those facilities that have voluntarily committed to providing the highest level of quality cancer care and that undergo a rigorous evaluation process and review of their performance. To maintain accreditation, facilities with CoC-accredited cancer programs must undergo an on-site review ever three years. Established in 1922 by the American College of Surgeons, the CoC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival rates and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education and the monitoring of comprehensive, quality care. Its membership includes Fellows of the American College of Surgeons and 42 national organizations that reflect the full spectrum of cancer care. The core functions of the CoC include setting standards for quality, multidisciplinary cancer patient care; surveying facilities to evaluate compliance with the 36 CoC standards; collecting standardized and quality data from accredited facilities; and using the data to develop effective educational interventions to improve cancer care outcomes at the national, state and local level. For more information, visit www.facs.org/cancer/index.html. The Comprehensive Cancer Center at North Broward Medical Center features the latest cutting edge technology for early detection of all types of cancers, as well as some of the best treatment options and support programs available. Home to Broward County’s first CyberKnife® Robotic Stereotactic Radiosurgery System, as well as a Varian Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) system, North Broward Medical Center has assembled the most advanced Radiation Oncology equipment available. The Cancer Center team, consisting of surgical oncologists, hematologist oncologists, radiation oncologists, urologists, general surgeons, physicists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, oncology-certified nurses, specially trained pharmacists and counselors is dedicated to providing nationally recognized cancer care to the South Florida community. |
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“We are honored to present the MVP award to these two very deserving physicians,” said Pauline Grant, CEO of North Broward Medical Center. “Their commitment to providing quality care and compassion to patients make them a valuable asset to our family here at North Broward Medical Center.” Dr. Goodison joined North Broward Medical Center as a Family Practice physician in May 2009. She received her undergraduate degree from Florida International University before earning a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, MI. She then returned to Florida to complete her internship and residency within the Broward Health System. Her nominations praised her compassion, dedication to community outreach and commitment to providing quality care. Dr. Sorial has been a Urologist at North Broward Medical Center since 1984. He attended medical school at Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt. He completed his residency at Central Hospital of Tripoli in Libya as well as an internship and residency at St. Glare’s Hospital in New York City. His nominations praised him for always treating both staff and patients with the utmost respect as well as his overall professionalism and calm demeanor. |
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 As Father's Day approaches, it is time to show our dads how much we care about them. I am constantly trying to keep my dad healthy, so I’m writing this article about things we need to worry about for our dads. This way it gives them more time to worry about us.Being a dad and a surgeon, I don't think it would be fair for me to tell my readers problems without solutions. Therefore, I will give my advice, as well as tell you about a few important Urologic issues. Unfortunately, almost every Urologic condition arises in males more frequently than females. First and foremost we need to discuss Prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men in the United States, and the second leading cause of cancer death in men. The primary strategy for managing prostate cancer focuses on early detection. Currently, the American Urologic Association recommends getting a first or baseline PSA and rectal exam at age 40. Many men will not want to undergo a rectal exam, these men I screen only using a PSA. If a man undergoes a prostate biopsy and is found to have prostate cancer, it is important to note that the majority of time, if found early, prostate cancer can be successfully treated with minimally invasive surgery or radiation therapy. Next we should discuss kidney cancer and bladder cancer. Screening for these conditions is also key. It is important to make sure you don’t have blood in your urine. Anyone with blood in their urine needs additional urine tests, and an imaging study such as an ultrasound or CT scan of their kidneys and bladder. These patients also need a cystoscopy, where I use a very small camera to view the inside of the bladder. Again like prostate cancer, kidney and bladder cancer, when found early, can often be removed with minimally invasive techniques, allowing for a high probability of being cured. In Florida, approximately 1 in 8 men will develop kidney stones during their lifetime. The easiest way to avoid them is by drinking water. I also recommend 1 glass of lemonade a day. If your dad falls into that unlucky category of having a stone he can’t pass, then he will likely need a minimally invasive surgery to remove the stone. My credo is, “It’s not how much stone you take out, but how much you leave in.” What this is saying is that unfortunately even a 1-2 mm stone fragment can cause excruciating pain; therefore a stone specialist needs to make sure even the smallest fragments are removed during a procedure. Lastly we should discuss erectile dysfunction (ED). It is estimated between 15 and 30 million Americans are affected by ED. The good news is that it is easily treatable these days by either oral or injectible medicines or by small surgical procedures. Depending on how old a gentleman is that experiences ED, it is important to have it evaluated because it will sometimes be the first sign of significant heart disease or Diabetes. Michael P. Zahalsky, MD PA Urologist Medical Director of Urological Oncology at North Broward Medical Center Z Urology 5850 Coral Ridge Drive Suite 106 Coral Springs, FL 33076 954-714-8200 www.zurology.com |
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Dr. Sherika Newman