Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital benefits from Sixth Annual Invicta Tour De Broward For the past five years on a Sunday morning in February, thousands of people have gathered at Miramar Regional Park, united by one common cause – to support Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at its annual Tour de Broward event. Now in its sixth year, the need is greater than ever to raise funds for South Broward’s only pediatric hospital, which has become the leading children’s hospital in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. In 2014’s fiscal year alone, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital served children and their families in 53,450 outpatient visits, 8,707 admissions and observations and 6,039 pediatric surgeries. Funds from previous years have supported the hospital’s Heart Institute, which provides children with a complete continuum of care from diagnosis to repair of congenital defects and other cardiac dysfunctions. It houses the Pediatric Heart Transplant Program, one of only two of its kind in South Florida. Funds have also supported programs for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, helping to improve the lives of many –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TOUR, Page 8B
Weather makes a difference By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com As the weather grew frosty and snowy in the northeast and into Canada this past weekend, dozens of visitors who attended the biggest weekend of racing at Gulfstream Park wanted nothing to do with heavy snow and icy roads back home. "This is why we –––––––––––––––––––––– GULFSTREAM, Page 8A
• Gulfstream Park racing fans bask in the warm, Florida sunshine!
In-Home Podiatric & Wound IS MOLD MAKING Care is what makes Dr. YOUR HOME TOXIC? Abraham Wagner special •The professionals at 1st Priority can find AVENTURA - In the 1940s, 50s and 60s, having your doctor come to your home was part of that unique treatment that so many of us fondly remember. That personal touch between doctor and patient - in the comfort of their own home - is what so many have missed through the years. In an age where doctors are spending less and less time with their patients, Dr. Abraham Wagner, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery in Aventura, is going back in time and has brought his practice into your bedroom - and the reception has been overwhelming. "What is old is new again," Dr. Wagner explained. "We can now come to your home, work around your schedule and make you a priority - like doctors did when our parents and grandparents were growing Dr. Abraham Wagner up." By having Dr. Wagner come into your home for treatment, you get the same equipment as any office appointment could provide. They also follow up with patients on a regular basis and provide necessary care when needed. Not only will you receive general podiatric care at home, but Dr. Wagner also offers routine foot care, toenail trimming, toenail fungus treatment and much more. In addition, Dr. Wagner's office are experts in wound healing and provide the highest quality wound care available. Evaluating and treating all types of wounds include diabetic, arterial/venous, pressure, traumatic, surgical, neuropathic, ischemic and burns. "We emphasize prevention, because many infections, amputations & hospitalizations can be prevented by a simple house call," Dr. Wagner said. If you have questions and need to know more about this unique service, Dr. Wagner's office is located at 21097 N.E. 27th Court, Suite 110. Give them a call to set up that home visit, today - 954-885-6970.
SPOTLIGHT ON STAGE Newsies, the Musical, originally a film, still contains songs from the movie, as well as several new ones. The film characters are replaced by several characters, one of which is named Katherine Plummer, a reporter. In 2015 season, the tour will play 25 cities. Page 3B.
the mold and remove it permanently
When mold exists, it can exacerbate symptoms of asthma and other respiratory ailments, as well as cause coughing, sneezing, and headaches. And some people are highly allergic to it. Mold is a living organism that can grow very rapidly under certain conditions. It reproduces by emitting microscopic spores that float through the air and land on damp surfaces, where they begin to feed on the material on which they are resting. Thousands of different kinds of molds exist, and some are known allergens. A few produce harmful chemicals called mycotoxins that can seriously affect many parts of the body. But all molds, in the right conditions and in high enough concentrations, can adversely affect human health. Getting rid of mold is –––––––––––––––––––––– MOLD, Page 3A
HALLANDALE BEACH Utilizing a $169,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the City of Hallandale Beach is improving drainage between NW 8th Avenue and NW 6th Avenue. The grant was awarded to the City by the Broward County Commission. Page 2B.
TOP: Underneath wallpaper or behind drywall is a big source for toxic mold. BOTTOM: Mold can grow anywhere that moisture exists. Especially in dark cabinets. You need to check your home for any of these signs that could be a huge problem.
HOLLYWOOD NEWS Art is thriving in Downtown Hollywood, giving the area’s “Old Florida” charm renewed energy. The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency’s Downtown Hollywood Mural Project is just one of the many projects that are creating a cultural momentum. Page 4B.