Gulfstream Jockeys Visit Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital HOLLYWOOD Jockeys from Gulfstream Park brought gifts and smiles to children at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Monday morning. The visit was coordinated by Gulfstream Park and The Jockey's Guild during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Those visiting Joe From left to right: Juan Leyva, Victor Sanchez, DiMaggio Children's Jocy Gomez, Jose Valdivia Jr., Edgar Prado, Alexandra Jara and Fernando Jara. Hospital, recognized as a leader in the treatment of complex and critical medical conditions, were Hall of Fame jockey Edgar Prado, Juan Leyva, Jose Valdivia Jr., Jocy Gomez, Fernando and Alexandra Jara, and Clerk of Scales Victor Sanchez. "These kids and parents...they're going through a lot," said Prado while handing out jockey silks, goggles, stuffed horses and shirts to children and parents with his fellow riders. "If you can bring a smile to a child, it's priceless. You just want to give something back." For more information on Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital visit http://www.jdch.com/
Destination Hollywood Beach! By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com HOLLYWOOD – As Maria Cabrera spent Sunday morning with her family at Hollywood Beach, she was hoping to beat the rain that had been showing up daily and ruining the final days of summer. Instead of dodging the storms that have cut many plans short the past week, Cabrera –––––––––––––––––––––– DESTINATION, Page 3A
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach resort is scheduled to be completed in less than a year – target date in the summer of 2015 - it will attract thousands to an area that will be a major destination.
• With the impressive Margaritaville Hollywood as an anchor, this is an area that is ready to explode over the next year
Brighten Dental Care Wellcare Rehabilitation DANIA BEACH - Chander Gupta is proud of what he has learned in his over 25 years of practicing General Dentistry in south Florida. He also embraces technology that has taken nearly impossible tasks and made them almost routine. Nestled off U.S. 1 in historic Dania Beach, Brighten Dental Care and Dr. Gupta have been making that trip to the dentist, one that eliminates pain in the mouth and in the wallet. If there are things learned in the time he “Old School” in his approach with patients, Dr. spent in the profession, Chander Gupta also embraces technology that it's to listen to - and has taken nearly impossible tasks and made know - each and every them almost routine. patient that you see. Catering to their needs - will keep them satisfied and coming back. "The approach we always use here is to work with the patients in any way possible," Dr. Gupta explained. "We want them to be comfortable with any experience they have, so educating them, and working with them when it comes to payment is a priority for us." The trip to the dentist used to be one that was tedious and nerve-wracking for so many, but thanks to the latest improvements in equipment and procedures, that visit becomes more of a classroom lesson. No matter which room you walk into at Brighten Dental, there is modern day technology - with machinery and TVs, providing interactive information that patients can take part in while work is being done on them. "Sometimes if we are doing a procedure and maybe I fully cannot explain the entire thing to them, we can sit down and watch the actual event take place right there on the TV screen," Dr. Gupta explained. "To me, that is the best thing they could have come up with - because it shows and answers!" FOR MORE, SEE BRIGHTEN DENTAL’S AD ON PAGE 2A.
• Dr. Chander Gupta combines modern technology with old school care and attention to his patients COLD & FLU SEASON Ready for this year's flu season? You may think you know a lot about flu prevention and treatment - but being wrong about the flu can make you downright ill. There are six myths about the flu, and the truth behind them. Check it out and see if you agree. Page 6B.
Physical Therapy & Balance Center
Wellcare Rehabilitation & Balance Center is located at 304 West Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, a few blocks west of Dixie Highway, minutes from both Aventura and Hollywood. FREE consultation call for details. Call For Details 954-454-4280. Healing hands best describes physical therapist Michael Kenton and his staff at Wellcare's Physical Therapy and Balance Center in Hallandale Beach. It is refuge for those who flatly refuse to allow a physical or neurological disability to disrupt their lives. Very simply put, staying healthy is best. But if a problem should arise, tend to it right away before it worsens. Wellcare's facility is bright and cheery, with an array of upper and lower main gym area. Located in the rear of the facility is a larger separate room which is the dedicated "Balance Center." Here
HALLANDALE BEACH Residents will have one last opportunity to discuss allocations in the proposed $99 million Fiscal Year 2015 budget at 6 p.m., Tuesday night, Sept. 30. City Commissioners are required by state law to adopt the budget before October 1. For more, see Page 8B.
you will find visual interactive balance machines and exercise equipment geared specifically for the treatment of dizziness and balance. Wellcare Rehabilitation's balance program focuses on the evaluation of fall risk and treatment strategies to prevent their occurrence. "Most falls are preventable if balance and safety are addressed early on" states Mr. Kenton. "Our patients are scheduled on an individual basis, which allows us to treat them for the length of time needed for their particular problem," says Mr. Kenton. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WELLCARE, Page 5A
HOLLYWOOD NEWS Have you spotted a City street light out? Or driven over a pothole that needs repair? Or have a code violation to report? The City’s “Help Me Hollywood” service is a fast, easy and convenient way for residents and visitors to report non-emergency concerns directly to City Hall. Learn more on this. Page 3A.