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CONTENTS
CALENDAR 10 November 2017
COMMUNITY NEWS 12 Annual Founders Day Celebrates City of Aventura’s 22 Year History 16 America’s Got Talent Star to Take Center Stage in the 8th Annual Young Stars Showcase 16 Winter in the Tropics – Register for Winter Break Camp 17 The Show Must Go On – Tito Puente Jr. Concert Offers Hurricane Irma Relief
GETAWAY GUIDE 14 A Spa-tacular Secret Here in Hollywood
FEATURE STORY 19 Primary Care Physicians of Florida Brings Healthcare to the Community with House Calls and Free Transportation
SCHOOL NEWS 20 ACES Athletes Score Big in the Classroom, On the Court, and On the Field!
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
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26 The Physician to the Physicians – Dr. Richard D. Levin, M.D., F.A.C.S. of Urodocs, Inc.
CHAMBER NEWS 28 Hurricane Irma: Heroes & Help
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ASK THE EXPERT 29 Grateful for Gratitude 31 Sciatica Nerve Pain
MESSAGE FROM THE POLICE CHIEF 30 Financial Frauds
PET OF THE MONTH! 32 “MIKI”
PHOTO OF THE MONTH 33 The World’s Favorite Magazine™
SEEN ON SCENE 34,36 Community Snapshots
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and those who are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. The annual ceremony includes local veterans sharing personal reflections, patriotic performances by Aventura City of Excellence School, a World War II display, as well as participation from local veteran’s groups. The ceremony begins at 10:00am at the City of Aventura Government Center – 19200 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura. For more information, visit cityofaventura.com or contact the Community Services Department at 305-466-8930.
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10th Yoga in the Park – The City of Aventura will be offering free yoga classes from 9:00am-10:00am at Founders Park. Yoga mats will be provided if necessary, but students may bring their own mat, a small towel and water for convenience. Registration is not required, and classes are open to all. Residents are encouraged to obtain a park ID prior to attending class in order to expedite access to the park. Non-residents will be required to pay the park entrance fee ($5 per adult and $3 per child under the age of 18, if they are accompanied by an adult) upon arrival to Founders Park. All first-time visitors will be required to fill out a waiver of liability upon entering the park for class. Founders Park is located at 3105 NE 190 Street. For more information please visit cityofaventura. com, or contact Founders Park at 305-466-8556. (Also on November 17th and 24th)
The Aventura Mall Young Stars Showcase – Sensationally gifted young singers from South Florida, ages 9 to 18, will perform an inspiring program of hit songs from the most popular Broadway musicals. Presented by the Aventura Marketing Council Education Foundation, Mount Sinai Medical Center, and AT&T proceeds from the show will benefit AMC Education Foundation. Tickets are $25 and $50 and include a post-show VIP reception at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Free lap seats available at the box office only for children ages 4 and under. 5:00 pm at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center.
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11th Trips & Tours for Active Adults – Accompany a group of like-minded senior citizens on a day trip to the AuRene Theater to see Lloyd Webber’s “Love Never Dies” from noon-5:00pm. Tours typically include round-trip Aventura Salutes America’s Veterans– fare aboard a comfortable coach bus, The City of Aventura honors America’s entrance and/or show fees, and the veterans at the annual Veterans Day services of a seasoned tour leader. ceremony. The City will remember Tours are generally affordable, giving and recognize all the brave men and participants the opportunity to cut costs women who have served the nation, with savings opportunities, including
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ONGOING: Gulfstream Park Family Fun Fridays – The entire family will enjoy an amazing line-up of entertainment with interactive DJ, games, character appearances and performances. Every Friday night at Champions Plaza from 7:00pm-9:00pm – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. Music in the Park – Live bands of all genres including Top 40, Oldies, Salsa and Classic Rock perform every Saturday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach.
12th Founders Day Celebration – The City of Aventura celebrates its 22nd anniversary with an event for the entire city to enjoy. 12:00pm-5:00pm at Founders Park – 3105 NE 190th Street. Free admission – Opening of seasonal Green Market, live entertainment, children’s activities, food trucks, STAR search winner and so much more.
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group and early-booking discounts. All tours depart from the Aventura Mall parking lot located near Macy’s. To see a full schedule, register and learn more visit cityofaventura.com/ors or call 305-466-3883.
Chanukah Miracles Luncheon – The Aventura/North Miami Dade chapter of JAFCO is hosting the luncheon honoring Barbara Amoils. Guests are asked to bring gift cards to help fulfill the wishes of the 500 children JAFCO serves in their group home, emergency shelter, family preservation and developmental disability programs. The event will feature a shopping boutique, silent auction, JAFCO program and Godparent pinning ceremony. This year’s event will be chaired by Dara Clarke and Hilary Kates. Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit JAFCO, which serves abused and neglected children and those with developmental disabilities in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties. Turnberry Isle Miami, Aventura – 10:00am-2:00pm – Cost $136 pp – Contact Shelli Gold at 954315-8671 or visit www.jafco.org/events/ annual-chanukah-miracles-luncheon/.
Soulful Jazz Sundays – Enjoy the smooth sounds of local saxophonist, Travis Bridges, from 7 p.m. to 9 pm at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. International Tuesdays – Featuring music by Benji Rafaeli, performing in more than 10 different languages from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Every Tuesday night at Champions Plaza at Gulfstream Park – 901 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach. Humane Society Volunteer Orientation – Those who wish to become involved in helping animals are invited the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month to learn all the steps necessary to become a volunteer. Prospective volunteers need to be 16 years old and above. Seating is limited, so it’s advised to come on time. Sessions begin at noon at the Soffer and Fine Adoption Center – 16101 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. Please call (305)749-1843 or email maureen@humanesocietymiami.org for more information.
19th Green Market – Every Sunday through May enjoy strolling through Founders Park South from 9am-2:30pm to find fresh vegetables, artisan baked goods, juices, jellies and jams, oils and vinegars, and so much more. 3105 NE 190th Street, Aventura.
22nd Teacher Planning Day Program – The City of Aventura’s themed teacher planning days are for children ages 5-14 at the Community Recreation Center located at 3375 NE 188th Street. Registration can be completed online at cityofaventura.com/ors or in person at the Community Recreation Center, Founders Park, or Waterways Park. Registration is now open for a Winter in the Tropics themed winter camp. For more information, visit cityofaventura. com or call 305-466-3883.
P.A.W.S. (Pets Are Worth Saving) Adoption – The Humane Society of Greater Miami has their community outreach program four times a month at the Aventura Mall. Make, meet and/or take home a furry friend while shopping and find out about volunteering opportunities and more. The 1st and 3rd Saturdays are 12:003:00pm and the 2nd and 4th Sundays are 2:00-5:00pm inside the mall near the women’s Macy’s – 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. For more information call (305)696-0800.
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FELLOWSHIPS 12 students will participate in the NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Fellowship Program
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Annual Founders Day Celebrates City of Aventura’s 22 Year History SECTION HEAD COMMUNITY NEWS
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he City of Aventura proudly celebrates the 22nd anniversary of incorporation on Sunday, November 5, 2017 with the annual Founders Day celebration at Founders Park located at 3105 NE 190 Street from 12 PM – 5 PM. The special day will also kick-off the City’s anticipated seasonal Green Market. The City’s Green Market will launch its season at the celebration with a variety of vendors. The market will be open following the festival two Sundays a month from November through May 2018 at Founders Park South. Those that attend will find fresh vegetables, artisan baked goods, juices, jellies and jams, oils and vinegars, and so much more. In addition to the opening of the market, the festivities will include outdoor and recreational activities for the entire family. Little ones have a space reserved just for them in Toddler Town, while big kids can enjoy interactive art and science stations, as well as a Makeover Madness station. Live entertainment, featuring the Aventura STAR talent competition winner, will take the stage. Circus acts such as stilt walkers and jugglers will be interacting and entertaining the crowd. Food trucks will be onsite with a large selection of delicious options. Dining tents will have large HDTVs to catch Sunday’s football
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games, plus many other surprises will fill the afternoon. “Founders Day is the City of Aventura’s signature event highlighting what makes this City a City of Excellence. It is the leadership, the residents, the businesses and the visitors that bring this community together and on November 5th, we all will celebrate!” exclaimed Kimberly S. Merchant, City of Aventura Community Services Director. Free parking is available at the Aventura Government Center Parking Garage just west of Founders Park and at the Harbour Centre on the corner of NE 188 Street and NE 29 Avenue. Complementary shuttle service by The Aventura Express will run between the Harbour Centre and Founders Park from 11:30am – 6:00pm The City of Aventura’s Community Services Department conducts and manages the annual Founders Day celebration and is dedicated to providing Aventura residents with quality service, parks, facilities, events, programs, camps, and activities. For more information, visit cityofaventura.com or contact the Community Services Department at 305-466-8930.
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At St. Somewhere Spa, guests will enjoy a variety of treatments for the body, mind, and face. Massage selections include couples, moms to be, hot stone, deep tissue, aromatherapy, and Swedish. Some other noted menu items are the Coconut Cleansing Gentlemen’s Facial, Tequila Sunrise Facial, Signature Margarita Treatment Lost Shaker of Salt Scrub, Coconut Body Bliss, and Island Tides Seaweed Wrap. All services feature top-of-the-line products such as Dr. Dennis Gross, NuFace, Privai, and Skin Fitness which have aromatic tropical elements that guarantee to exceed every expectation of spa paradise. Additionally, the full-service salon offers shampoo and style, haircuts, blow-outs, Moroccan oil mask treatments and bridal up-dos, as well as specialty nail care options for manicures and pedicures. Makeup application, waxing and other enhancements are also available. For those more active guests, the Fins Up! Fitness Center features stateof-the-art cardiovascular equipment, a large assortment of strength training equipment, and fitness classes. The 4,700-square foot facility set amidst a backdrop of panoramic ocean views makes indulging in that Cheeseburger in Paradise worth it. Spa hours are Sunday-Wednesday 9am-6pm and Thursday-Saturday 9am7pm. Gift certificates are also available. St. Somewhere Spa makes checking in and chilling out easy.
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Inspired by the serene, tropical latitude of South Florida, St. Somewhere Spa invites guests to come unwind and be rejuvenated.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
America’s Got Talent Star to Take Center Stage in the 8th Annual Young Stars Showcase BY BEVERLY PERKINS
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ore than 300 people are expected to attend the 8th annual Aventura Mall Aretha Franklin, The Young Stars Showcase presented by Mount Sinai Medical Center and Temptations and AT&T. South Florida singing sensations will come to Aventura from as far The Beatles. north as Wellington to take center stage in this year’s performance. All performers will The show will take place on November 12th at the Aventura Arts & Cultural be under the direction Center. This year’s event will feature youngsters ages 13-18 and will benefit the of Creative Director Aventura Marketing Council/Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation. Ran Oz from CooLAM The theme of “Young Stars Sing the Decades” was carefully chosen to give Productions who works each performer a chance to sing their own medley. Each star will sing original one-on-one with each scores written by Moises Herrera accompanied by the Mason Pace Band, a performer for months four-piece band led by 16-year-old Mason Pace who has performed extensively prior to the event. In addition to free vocal coaching from throughout the country. Ran Oz, each young star is awarded $250 and is given professional head shots Joining this year’s group of young stars is Angie Green, 13, who received the and artwork gifts from Barker Animation Art Gallery. After each year’s show, the Golden Buzzer from Heidi Klum on the latest season of “America’s Got Talent” Aventura Marketing Council helps the Young Stars continue their careers by hirand was fast-tracked to the live shows. On the live show, Angie discussed her ing them to perform at other events. love for music, her close relationship with her mom and how she turned to music The Aventura Marketing Council/Chamber of Commerce has worked closely after her parents got divorced. Simon Cowell said, “You’ve made my goosebumps with the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on this inspiring program since 2010. have goosebumps.” “This year is the first time that our Young Stars will be singing with a live band,” Singers will perform melodies from the ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s, and straight through to said Gary Pyott, AMC Chairman of the Board. “The Mason Pace Band, is takthe ‘90s. They will draw inspiration from famous vocalists including Ella Fitzgerald, ing this show to another level. Everyone is very excited to see these amazingly talented youngsters perform. They are every bit as professional as you would see in as Vegas and on Broadway!” This year, there will be nine Young Stars including: Sivan Ben-David, 15, from Weston; CJ Fam, 18, from Davie; Angie Green, 13, from Miami; Emily Kaufman, 13, from Cooper City; Cassie Ortiz, 16, from Wellington; Mason Pace, 16, from Boca Raton; Taylor Sawyer, 13, from Coral Springs; Cameron Wheeler, 17, from Pembroke Pines and Wesley Wray, 13, from Miami. For more information, please contact the Aventura Marketing Council at 305-932-5334 or visit www.theyss.org. Tickets can be ordered online at aventuracenter.org or phone at 877-3117469. Purchase in person at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center Box Office, 3385 NE 188th St., Aventura 33180. Box office open Tuesday through Saturday, 12 noon – 5pm and 1.5 hours prior to performances.
Winter in the Tropics – Register for Winter Break Camp BY BEVERLY PERKINS
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t’s hard to believe that winter break is right around the corner. For those that need plans to keep the young ones busy during the holiday season, the City of Aventura has a solution with their Camp & Teacher Planning Day Programs (TPD). Although South Florida doesn’t have the typical winter as the northern states with snowballs and snowmen, campers will celebrate their holiday break Florida style, and ring in the New Year with a Beach Towel Bash. Registration is now open for “Winter in the Tropics”. The themed day camp offers children ages 5-14 fun activities during winter break. Campers will enjoy games, arts & crafts, field trips, and educational lessons such as learning to fish in the tropics, water safety, and exploring animals that reside in our tropical habitat. Field trips will include visits to the Museum of Discovery & Science and a boat ride on the popular South Florida Jungle Queen attraction. The camp will be held Tuesday, December 26,2017 through Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Community
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Recreation Center, located at 3375 NE 188th Street, Aventura from 7:30am-6:00pm. The program fee includes all activities, field trips and supplies at a weekly rate of $128 for Aventura residents and $154 for non-residents. The rate for the full two-week enrollment is $256 for Aventura residents and $308 for non-residents. The fee does not include lunch or snacks. Campers must bring their own lunch and two snacks. Registration can be completed online at cityofaventura.com/ors, the City’s Online Registration System (ORS) or at any of the following facilities: (New registrations are accepted in person only.) ▸▸ Community Recreation Center, 3375 NE 188 Street ▸▸ Founders Park, 3105 NE 190 Street ▸▸ Waterways Park, 3301 NE 213 Street For more information, visit cityofaventura. com or contact the Aventura Community Recreation Center at 305-466-3883.
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eniors without a vehicle have one less thing to worry about. Primary Care Physicians of Florida (PCPFL) offer its patients free round-trip transportation to any of their 11 locations. They also make house calls to care for the senior population which is a primary focus of their growing practice. The practice opened its doors in 1977 with only one physician. Fast forward 4 decades, and they now offer eleven convenient locations from Aventura to Margate, with free transportation service to all locations making it easy for patients to see any of their specialists. The PCPFL team strives to achieve excellence in every aspect of the patient healthcare process, from the preliminary screening to ongoing treatment, maintenance and support. They want the medical experience to be easy and flexible while providing the best possible patient care for everyone that visits anyone of their practices. A full line of Primary Care Specialties, including Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine are all offered creating a convenient one-stop office for all their patients’ medical needs. Founding physician Moises Issa, M.D. F.A.C.S.G., answered some commonly asked questions about his growing practice.
What specialties does your practice offer? We have a variety of specialists, including the areas of dermatology, cardiology, optometry, ophthalmology, podiatry, gastroenterology, and endocrinology. One trend we see in South Florida is the aging population, how is PCPFL adapting to this? Where are you located? We have We especially cater to the senior an office at the Aventura Hospital, population by providing a ride to any one of our offices, offering the two in Hollywood, two in Silver Sneakers fitness program, two in Pembroke Pines, and others in Davie, Plantation, Sunrise, treating age-related medical issues or making house calls. We Coral Springs, Margate, and our see patients as young as 12 years newest in Lauderdale Lakes. old to those celebrating centennial birthdays.
It’s “Flu Season”, do you recommend vaccinations? We recommend flu vaccines to all our patients, especially our seniors. Flu vaccines are available in all our offices six days a week. Call 954-883-9107 to schedule a shot today. What differentiates you from the competition? Our complimentary transportation, same day appointments, in-house pharmacy, in-house specialists, and easy appointment scheduling certainly sets us apart from other doctor offices. Plus, we always welcome walk-ins, have long hours, are open on Saturdays, have a multi-lingual staff, and even make house calls. We believe that a key ingredient to quality healthcare and improved wellbeing is access to care, so we organized a transportation system to help our patients receive regular checkups and preventative care to keep them healthy. Our air-conditioned company vans provide round-trip
non-emergency transport to any of our South Florida locations regardless of where the patient lives. For instance, a Hollywood patient can make an appointment in Aventura, or even Margate if that’s where they want to go. What services do you offer? We offer a broad number of services such as asthma treatments, immunizations, x-rays, on-site labs, immigration and school physicals, glasses and contacts, dental and hearing services, diagnostic imaging, an in-house pharmacy, a wound care center, diabetic testing & clinical research, and weight loss programs. What hospitals are you affiliated with? We are affiliated with Memorial HealthCare and the HCA Hospital (Westside Regional and Aventura Medical Center). Do you accept insurance? We accept most Medicare Advantage plans as well as all major insurance companies in South Florida. Do you treat diabetics? We are proud of our diabetic testing and clinical research. By utilizing leading-edge technology, we have been able to treat chronic diabetic patients, and have been successful in removing insulin and pills from many patient treatment regiments. How can patients make an appointment? It’s easy, please call 954-883-9107 and our attentive staff will be ready to assist.
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Primary Care Physicians of Florida Brings Healthcare to the Community with House Calls & Free Transportation
Primary Care Physicians of Florida is located at the Aventura Hospital – 21000 NE 28th Avenue, Suite #100, Miami, 33180. To schedule an appointment, please call 954-883-9107.
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ACES Athletes Score Big in the Classroom, On the Court, and On the Field!
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hat started as an intramural program at Aventura City of Excellence School (ACES) in 2005, has blossomed into a fullfledged 6th – 8th grade athletic program that currently plays in the tri-county Independent Athletic League (IAL). The ACES Eagles athletic program now consists of eight teams. Boys compete in Flag Football, JV Basketball (Grades 6-7), Varsity Basketball (Grades 6-8), and Soccer, while the girls compete in Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, and Cheerleading. Playing on an athletic team at ACES is a privilege and is earned by hard work on the court or field, as well as hard work in the classroom. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to be eligible to play, as is exemplary behavior inside and outside of the classroom. “The main goal of our athletic program is to provide our student-athletes with an opportunity to gain positive and meaningful experiences that will enhance their growth and development as they transition to High School and beyond,” said Athletic Director Donald Krumrie. “Our student-athletes understand that they represent the school and their team at all times and they take great pride in doing so!” Since joining the IAL in 2011, the ACES Eagles have enjoyed a substantial
amount of success, which includes seven Championships and five runner-up finishes. Upon entering the Middle School lobby three trophy cases hold awards, trophies and pictures of the winning teams. Middle School athletics is a bridge to High School athletics and ACES has done a tremendous job of preparing its athletes for the next level. This is evident in the number of former ACES athletes that are currently, or have previously, competed at the High School or College level. Bobby DeLillo, a former ACES player and current Mast Academy star, states that “Everything I learned on the sports teams at ACES has transcended into High School sports. I gained a hunger to win, learned how to push myself to limits, learned how to lead by example, work as a team, communicate and be a leader on and off the court, and improve my game in ways that could best help the team.” “The time and energy expended is endless when it comes to having a positive impact on our student-athletes” adds Krumrie. “Our ACES Athletic Program is committed to fostering opportunities and growth and providing each participant with memories and experiences they will be able to look back on and appreciate!”
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he issue of driving is one many seniors and their families will face. It is one that is often inevitable when there is a diagnosis of dementia. It is important to know that a person with dementia usually does not self-limit his/her own driving. And in almost every state, physicians are not mandated to report someone they feel is unsafe to drive. For those reasons, the burden often falls onto a family member to make the decision. Direct Line When trying to decide if the person should continue to drive, there are many factors to consider other than memory. Families tend to focus on if the person remembers where they are going and are they at risk of getting lost. The solution is to allow driving to continue, but only to familiar locations. However, people with dementia experience deficits in several other areas that are key to driving. For example, it is common for a person to have problems with depth perception. This makes it difficult for the driver to determine how close other cars and objects are. Determining if there is time to pull out into traffic or turn before an approaching car reaches them are some of the issues faced when there is impaired depth perception. Decision making and the ability to anticipate events also becomes more problematic. A driver may see a ball roll into the road, but be unable to anticipate that a child could be running for it. Or he/she may be taxed with deciding quickly what to do when an unanticipated event does occur. Divided attention also can become challenging for a person with dementia. The ability to look at the speedometer and then back at the road can be difficult. The driver may find it challenging to continue to focus on driving, while giving attention to a bicyclist or pedestrian on the side of the road. In addition to problems due to dementia, there are normal changes that occur with aging that bring their own challenges. A decline in vision and hearing, decreased flexibility, and a slower reaction time are common changes that happen as a person ages. All key factors to a person being able to drive successfully. Regular inspections of your loved one’s car for dings, dents, or scratches may help to determine if there are issues, especially with depth perception. Talk to your loved one’s neighbors to determine if they have noticed any problems. And go for a drive with your loved one to observe any possible difficulties. Watch to see if they are signaling properly. Do they check thoroughly before changing lanes? Are they able to properly maintain their speed and the distance between cars? It is important to know that if a senior is involved in a car accident, he/she is more likely to suffer serious injuries than a younger driver. And statistics show that a senior citizen is at a higher risk of death when involved in a car crash, even one that appears minor. If you are concerned about your loved ones driving, please discuss this with his/her physician. Although a doctor is not mandated to report, many are more willing when they know the family is on board. In addition, explore the use of a driving assessment program and tools available which can help in determining abilities and limitations.
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THE DONOWAY CENTER NEW HOPE FOR ADVANCED PANCREATIC AND LIVER CANCER PATIENTS Patient’s once diagnosed with locally advanced Pancreatic and Liver Cancers were given little hope and often offered limited treatment options all with certain short life expectancies despite the treatment they were receiving. However, a new procedure called Irreversible Electroporation, also known as IRE or NANO-KNIFE for short, has changed all that. Patients are seeing a doubling and tripling of their life expectancies based on recently published reports. Though currently used in patients with known locally advanced disease it has now found its place in the operating room and used when patients are “unexpectedly” found to have more advanced disease than pre-operative imaging shows.
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Dr. Robert Donoway, a surgical oncologist trained at SloanKettering, is the only surgeon performing these procedures. During the procedure, in the operating room, after it has been determined that the patient’s tumor is non-resectable, fine needle probes are placed through the tumor using ultrasound guidance to ensure there is no injury to critical structures such as the Bile Ducts and Portal Vein. High voltage current up to 3000 volts is delivered through the probes in 90 microsecond pulses synchronized with the patient’s heart rhythm to avoid any cardiac problems. The procedure lasts between 1 & 2 hours using imaging to follow the ablative process. After the procedure is completed the probes are removed and the patient is taken to ICU step down for a 24-hour observation period. Most patients are discharged in 2 or 3 days following surgery and because there is no major surgery to recover from they are able to start postoperative neo-adjuvant type chemotherapy and radiation sooner. After 3 to 6 months of combination treatment patients are re-evaluated and restaged. A number have been converted to Resection candidates, which is still deemed the standard of care. Preliminary results have been very encouraging and have more than doubled many patients' life expectancy. Clinical trials are ongoing to use new novel agents including monoclonal antibodies and vaccines as the next line of treatment in this highly selected & heavily pre-treated group. Dr. Donoway is the only surgeon performing this procedure in Florida. For more information about Dr. Donoway visit www.AtlasOncology.com
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r. Donoway is a board certified Fellowship-trained Surgical Oncologist who received his MD and Surgical training at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Sloan-Kettering where he was the General Motors Cancer Research Fellow. He has taught on the faculty at Penn, Sloan-Kettering, University of Miami and Nova Southeastern. Dr. Donoway is the former Medical Director of the Memorial Cancer Institute and Chairman of the Cancer Committee for the Memorial Healthcare System as well as Chief of Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Memorial Regional in Hollywood. Dr. Donoway serves on the Board of the American Cancer Society & Gildas Club. He has also served as past President of the American Cancer Society Broward County Chapter. Dr. Donoway is active in the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. His accomplishments include being the first Surgeon in Florida to perform Radio Frequency Ablation as well as Laparoscopic Liver Resection. Dr. Donoway is a recent recipient of the South Florida Health Award for the use of Micro-Endoscopy for the detection of early stage Breast Cancer. Dr. Donoway is the Medical Director of the Institute of Breast Cancer Prevention and has been repeatedly named to “TOP DOCTORS IN AMERICA” by Castle Connolly. Dr. Donoway is the ONLY surgeon in Florida performing specialized Pancreatic and Liver ablation therapy for non-resectable tumors. Dr. Donoway is the Former Chair of the Aventura Cancer Committee at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Donoway has privileges and operates at Aventura Hospital, Memorial Regional, Memorial South and Memorial West. ▲▲▲▲▲▲ ▲▲ ▲ ▲
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The Show Must Go On – Tito Puente Jr. Concert Offers Hurricane Irma Relief
n celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Tito Puente Jr. and his Latin Jazz Ensemble were scheduled to perform a free concert on September 15th. However, Hurricane Irma showed up for her unwanted performance in South Florida earlier in the week, so no one was sure if the show would go on. Although North Miami Beach did not receive the worst of her fury, she still left much damage in her wake. The City used this opportunity to not only commemorate Hispanic Heritage, but to create a relief concert for those in need. “There is disaster relief and Irma relief and tonight we’re going to celebrate stress relief with some great Latin jazz from Tito Puente Jr and his Latin Jazz Ensemble,” added Commissioner Barbara Kramer. The City of North Miami Beach Multi-Cultural Committee hosted the event at the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater. Approximately 300 people attended the event where necessities were collected to send to those in areas affected by Mother Nature. The legendary, high-energy bandleader and percussionist honored his father’s magical musical legacy with his band, and The City of North Miami Beach residents were able to put aside the stress of hurricane preparation and restoration and mambo the night away while helping others. “We did get through this hurricane and life is getting back to normal but we are not going to let a storm or anything else keep us down. It’s time to breakaway and forget about all that heat, missing school and it’s time to have some fun tonight,” said Mayor George Vallejo. “I want to recognize my colleagues on the city commission, because they agree graciously every year to make sure that we fund and hold these types of events which are so important for the community.”
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he Aventura Marketing Council / World-Class Chamber of Commerce’s (AMC) September breakfast meeting saluted those that went above the call of duty before, during, and after Hurricane Irma. “We all know of the many, many people and companies who have truly gone above and beyond to help those in need such as our police and fire first responders, FPL, schools, hospitals, as well as many businesses and individuals who have opened their hearts and their doors to those in need,” states Elaine Adler, President of the AMC. “But, our Aventura Police Department is certainly one to recognize. The depth and breadth of the efforts just one police department devoted to helping others is a shining example of what many police and fire departments have done.” Prior to the storm the Aventura Police Department compiled a list of vulnerable spots and special needs. This was compiled from Property Manager reports and from a survey conducted in person at every single property by the Community Policing Unit (CP). The following areas were quickly identified as areas of concern and a decision was made to constantly monitor these areas: Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Hospitals, Communities with no
generators, and Special Needs Residents that did not evacuate. In a joint effort with Captain Labombarda, the CP was assigned to Community Outreach, Special Needs and Humanitarian efforts. The Captain maintained constant communications with virtually all Property Managers in the City and forwarded
any concerns to officers in the field. During the storm, officers from the Emergency Operations Center team used this time to organize the information collected prior to the storm. “We realized during the storm that the magnitude Irma would have on our Community would be huge and we pre-planned a huge response so that as soon as we were given the green light we could hit the
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ground running,” said Sergeant Chris Goranitis, City of Aventura Police Public Information Officer. After the storm officers began an assessment of the entire City. They visited every single community twice per day and every business visited once per day. Officers Bill David, Helen Morrison, Michael Giordano, James Martin were at Palm Gardens around the clock delivering ice, water, coffee and fans until their power was restored. Officers Teresa Williams, Helen Morrison, Manny Gonzalez, Michael Giordano and Public Service Aide Michelle Augustine transported several elderly and special needs residents to various shelters. The following officers went door to door after the storm checking on all of them: Teresa Williams, Helen Morrison, Michelle Augustine, Mike Giordano, Barbara Arocha, James Martin, Bill David, Manny Gonzalez, Travis, Jason Fernandez, Pete Fernandez, Ken Sealy, Brizuela, and Ernie Long. Officers Hans Maestre and William Curtis responded to stop looters from breaking into the mall during the peak of the storm. Finally, Sergeant Marc Frieder was instrumental in restoring power to all of the intersections and bringing a sense of normalcy back to the community so quickly.
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ciatica (pronounced sigh-at-eh-kah) is a term used to describe the symptoms of pain such as tingling, numbness, or weakness in the leg. The pain typically begins in the lower back and travels down the buttock and then down the large sciatic nerve in the back of each leg. Although sciatica is not a medical diagnosis, it is a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Common lower back problems such as a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, or spinal stenosis often cause sciatica symptoms. Physicians may diagnose a patient with sciatica if they have one or more of the
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Sciatic pain can vary from infrequent and annoying to constant and debilitating. This is usually a result of the location of the pinched nerve which can intensify during sudden movements, or changing positions such as moving from a sitting to standing position. The sciatic nerve is the largest single nerve in the body and is made up of individual nerve roots which start in the lower back. Symptoms occur when the large nerve is compressed or irritated at or near its point of origin. The condition will need to be treated if it is severe with ongoing flare-ups of sciatic nerve pain so it does not worsen over time. However, nonsurgical treatments in conjunction with certain exercise can relieve the pain most patients experience. These include heat/ice, pain medications such as muscle relaxers, and epidural steroid injections. Some may be temporary fixes and work for some patients but not all. When the pain is severe or does not get better on its own, a more structured treatment approach, and possibly surgery, may be the best option to preventing or minimizing future pain and/or dysfunction for those who cannot get relief otherwise. It’s best to share all your symptoms with your physician so the best approach can be made to design a treatment program. Edward J. Frankoski, D.O. has received extensive training in Pain Management, and always stays current with all new and up to date through many educational meetings throughout the year. He has been practicing Pain Management in the Aventura area for over fifteen years and he has been involved in drug research as well as procedure research studies. Interventional Pain Physicians of South Florida is located at 21097 NE 27th Court, Suite 340, Aventura, 33180. To schedule an appointment, please call (305)932-1660.
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Miki a 3 1/2 pound Mi-Ki (pronounced Mee-Kee), just celebrated her first birthday. The rare toy breed’s favorite person is her human mommy Ruth. She likes to be anywhere her human is, and truly dislikes nothing. The sweet natured pup’s favorite toys are a small squeaky bear and a bully-stick. She loves looking at herself in the mirror, and was last seen snuggling against her favorite human.
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Irving Feder of Sunny Isles Beach was traveling with his copy of Our City Aventura this summer when he stumbled across the worldfamous sculpture created by Urs Fischer in the Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar on his way to the Philippines. The cast bronze, 23-feet tall, 20-ton teddy bear is not your “average bear”, as the iconic piece of art is worth millions of dollars.
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Aventura Marketing Council / Chamber of Commerce and Hallandale Beach Chamber members enjoyed the best one-onone networking in town at a recent Speedbiz hosted by Locatel.
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Aventura Mayor Enid Weisman met with Target Aventura General Manager Allison Rotbart and team to collect school supplies donated to students locally and in the Keys who were hard hit by Hurricane Irma.
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Many City officials came over to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of AC Hotel Miami Aventura by Marriott. The new hotel is minutes from world class shopping, dining, Gulfstream Park, Aventura Medical Center, the beaches, and so much more.
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The Aventura Marketing Council / World-Class Chamber of Commerce’s (AMC) September breakfast meeting saluted those that went above the call of duty before, during, and after Hurricane Irma. See the full story on page 28.
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The Russian American Chamber (RAC) was welcomed by Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants to their new office where like-minded business professionals came together to network with each other and make connections face to face. Guests could not stop raving about the extravagant display of Russian cuisine, chilled wine and even Russian beer.
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