The West Boca Medical Center presents the following Lecture Series in July:
Eating Right, Healthy Choices
Nicole Marchand, MS, RD, LD, a graduate of the University of Florida, will discuss nutrition on July 2nd at noon at the Education Center located at 21644 State Rd 7 in Boca Raton.
Meet the Emergency Room Physicians
Join Giovanna Ungaro, DO and Jeffrey Ingeman, MD for dinner at Homewood Coconut Creek on July 17th at 5 p.m. Dr. Ungaro received her medical degree from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery. Dr. Ingeman received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Homewood is located at 4175 W. Sample Rd. Please RSVP at 877-311-3281 for this dinner.
Chat with a Pediatrician
Suzanne Laskas, MD will be at the Physician’s Dining Room at West Boca Medical Center on July 28th at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Laskas practices with Boca Raton Pediatric Associates at 951 13th St, Suite 5-D in Boca Raton.
Breast-Feeding Support Group
The support group, led by lactation consultant Anne-Marie Sawicki, meets July 14th and 28th at noon at the Education Center.
Light refreshments are served at lectures and complimentary parking is available. To register, call 866-904-9262.
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Modernizing Maternity at West Boca Medical Center
West Boca Medical Center recently announced that they will be renovating and refurbishing the Birth Care Pavilion. Starting in June, the Center will be making improvements to the labor and delivery unit, post-partum unit and newborn nursery including new furniture. Patient rooms will get recliners, a sleep bench for overnight visitors and updated bathrooms.
New bassinettes and baby warmers will be added to the labor and delivery rooms. Selected rooms will offer workspace for dads, sleeping quarters and wireless internet connections. Currently, the hospital offers 2 princess suites for a small fee; private rooms with a private bathroom and flat screen television. The renovations will convert additional rooms into private rooms. To reserve a private room, call 561-470-6426. The project will take 12 months to complete but new rooms will be available over the course of the year. If you join the Family Club, you can get discounts and a private birthdare pavillion tour as well as free screenings.
In addition to up to date facilities, West Boca Medical Center is offering education for mothers to be. Expectant mothers can register for the Journey of Motherhood Preparation Series, a series of 3 classes on the first Tuesday evening of every month. This series is intended for childbirth support partners also. The first session will cover what to expect prior to delivery, the second session will review what to expect right after delivery and the third will cover infant nutrition. Call 866-904-9262 to register.
Summer Events for Gift of Life
Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation has formed a South Florida Chapter for their bone marrow registry, based near Yamato and Military Trail. They help connect donors to patients with leukemia, lymphoma and other blood-related disease.
As part of the new chapter’s formation, they’ve announced a series of events.
Thursday, June 26th at 8 p.m.
City Place Improv Comedy Club in West Palm Beach. Comedian Josh Sneed will perform. Advanced Tickets are $15 and require a two-drink minimum (includes non-alcoholic beverages). Each ticket purchased comes with a complimentary pass for two guests to attend a future show. Not for kids.
Sunday, July 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Bowling Tournament at Strikes at Boca.
It’s $60 to participate. Please register by July 11th.
Saturday, August 9th at 6:00 p.m.
“Bond, Let’s Bond” at the Blue Martini
Part of Boca Festival Days. Fifty bucks for 2 premium cocktails and a variety of culinary delights, or $75 adds early entry, a private martini tasting, buy-now auction item pricing and a special giveaway.
From 9-11p.m., ladies drink free, and at 10 p.m., there will be a performance by La Linea Latin Band.
To purchase tickets to any of these events, visit www.giftoflife.org/tickets, email [email protected] or call 1-800-962-7769.
The Doctor is In, West Boca?
The West Boca Medical Center will be hosting the following support groups and lectures in June:
Breast Feeding Support Group, June 2nd and 16th at noon, led by Anne-Marie Sawicki, MS, RN, IBCLC, a lactation consultant. The group will meet at the Education Center located at 21644 State Road 7 in Boca Raton.
New Treatment Options for Vein Circulation Disease and Cardiovascular Care, June 5th at 5 p.m., led by Dr. Robert Ullman, a cardiologist. The lecture will be held at Manor Care Boca located at 375 N.W. 51st St in Boca Raton. Light refreshments will be served.
Surgical Options for Parkinson’s Disease, June 19th at 5 p.m., led by Dr. Michelle Ferreira, a neurologist. This presentation will be held at Heartland Boca located at 7225 Boca Del Mar Drive in Boca Raton. Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP for the lectures at 877-311-3281.
West Boca Medical Center Okay With Cigna
Tenet Healthcare has reached an agreement with Cigna Insurance. We previously reported that the two were in negotiations and that Cigna might drop Tenet, leaving their West Boca customers to seek care from other providers.
Tenet is the parent company of both West Boca Medical Center and Delray Medical Center, facilities commonly used by West Boca residents. The two issued a joint press release that included the following:
“We are pleased that this agreement provides Cigna customers access to our entire network of quality healthcare services,” said Clint Hailey, chief managed care officer at Tenet Healthcare. … “This agreement provides multi-year coverage stability for their customers, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration to improve quality outcomes and cost effectiveness.”
West Boca News had heard from at least a few Cigna customers concerned about access to care at our local hospitals. This news should reassure everyone.