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BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER INTRODUCES BISPECIFIC T-CELL ENGAGER THERAPY FOR CANCER PATIENTS - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 13, 2026 – Broward Health Medical Center has introduced bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) therapy, an innovative immunotherapy that harnesses the body’s immune system to target and destroy cancer cells. […]
South Florida Business Journal Features NSU Research Leader in Discussion on Broward County’s Economy
NSU’s Robert Smith, Ph.D., interim assistant vice president of research, joined business, government, healthcare, and transportation leaders at the South Florida Business Journal’s Broward Forward Roundtable to discuss what will drive the county’s next phase of economic growth. Smith shared… Continue Reading →
Inside Broward County’s battle for health care real estate
Broward County’s health care giants are racing to snap up real estate, competing for space amid rapid population growth and development. The county’s health care map, long dominated by a neatly defined duopoly between taxpayer funded hospital districts Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System, is changing as an outpatient construction boom floods the market with new facilities and health care systems look beyond traditional medical real estate to expand their portfolios. But with prime development sites growing scarce, the county has emerged as a medical development battleground, with systems jockeying for land, market share and the opportunity to redraw the […]
BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVE TOTES FOR HOPE FROM AUTONATION - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
AutoNation Associates joined members of the Broward Health Medical Center team to deliver Totes for Hope care bags for cancer patients undergoing treatment at the hospital. October 8, 2026 – […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County and Henderson Behavioral Health Win Community Catalyst Award - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Ty Richardson, Interim President & CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce; Vivian Demille, COO of Henderson Behavioral Health; Shari Thomas, Director of Youth & Family at Henderson […]
Health officials confirm first human case of dengue fever in Broward County
BROWARD HEALTH : An Emergency Physician Discusses Dengue - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Dr. Craig Harrison, an emergency physician at Broward Health Medical Center, discusses how to prevent and treat dengue, who is most at risk, and when it is time to go […]
Florida case of locally acquired dengue confirmed in Broward County
The Florida Department of Health in Broward County confirmed a human case of locally acquired dengue fever.
Health officials confirm case of dengue fever locally-acquired in Broward County
Officials in Broward County have confirmed a case of dengue fever.
Broward Health Offers Low-Cost and Free Mammograms Throughout October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MammoThon 2026 and “Beating Cancer Together” initiatives aim to remove cost as a barrier to early breast cancer detection for Broward County women Broward Health is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October by hosting two community initiatives designed to make life-saving breast cancer screenings accessible to women regardless of insurance status or income. From October 1-31, the health system […]
Employee accused of stealing over $17K worth of sports cards from Broward business
The stolen haul included high-end cards for Lionel Messi, Cooper Flagg, Caitlin Clark and others police said.
Broward Health Reaches 100 Cases Using Terumo ROADSAVER™ Carotid Stent System for Stroke Prevention
(Left): Mehdi Bouslama, M.D., with the Broward Health Medical Center team celebrating 100 Cases Using the Terumo ROADSAVER™ Carotid Stent System (Right): Lin Ridwan, M.D., and Malik Fakhar, M.D., with the Broward Health North team celebrating 100 Cases Using the Terumo ROADSAVER™ Carotid Stent System FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.– Broward Health has reached a major milestone […]
Case Mgmt Profiles – Broward Health North – Genesis Siliezar-Orellana, MSW
For Genesis Siliezar-Orellana, MSW, social work is about making sure patients feel heard, seen and supported. She attended Florida Atlantic University, earning both her undergraduate degree and Master of Social Work, before coming to Broward Health North as a social work intern, where she completed eight months of clinical training. She joined the hospital’s team […]
Case Mgmt Profiles – Broward Health Imperial Point – Claudia Wenger, RN
For Claudia Wenger, RN, case management is about seeing the whole picture and helping patients and families find their way forward. A nurse since 1990, Wenger spent years at the bedside, gaining experience throughout the hospital on medical-surgical floors, the ICU and emergency room, before transitioning to case management 20 years ago. That clinical experience […]
Case Mgmt Profiles – Broward Health Imperial Point – Jasmine Perez, MSW, LCSW
Helping patients prepare to leave the hospital involves much more than arranging a discharge. Jasmine Perez listens to what patients and their families need, identifies potential barriers and helps make sure they have what they need for a safe transition. Perez, a licensed clinical social worker at Broward Health Imperial Point, has spent her four-year […]
Broward Health Coral Springs Advances Heart Care with First PFO Closure Using the GORE® CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder
Dr. Pablo Rengifo-Moreno with the team that completed the first PFO closure procedure using the GORE® CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder at Broward Health Coral Springs. Broward Health Coral Springs is proud to announce the successful completion of its first PFO (patent foramen ovale) closure procedure using the GORE® CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder, marking a significant milestone in […]
Advances in Oncology Treatment Are Changing the Way Cancer Is Detected and Treated at Broward Health
Dr. Sajive Aleyas performing the first case with the Ion Endoluminal System. Cancer care is evolving as researchers and physicians gain a deeper understanding of how cancer develops, progresses and responds to treatment. Advances in molecular testing, imaging, minimally invasive procedures and targeted therapies are giving physicians more information to guide decisions and patients access […]
Skanska Completes $27.3 Million Broward Health’s Freestanding Emergency Department in Sunrise
Skanska has announced the completion of Broward Health’s freestanding Emergency Department in Sunrise, FL. Spanning 18,000 square feet, the new $27.3 million facility is designed to deliver faster, more accessible care in a community long considered a medical desert, while supporting the region’s continued population growth. The facility is designed to accommodate a broader spectrum […]
Broward Health Medical Center Dedicates Boyce Haller Family Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Suite, Made Possible by $5.2 Million Family Gift
(L-R): Michelle Thoman, chief operating officer, Broward Health Medical Center, Eileen LaMarca, consultant for the Broward Health Foundation, philanthropist Linda Haller, Shane Strum, president and CEO of Broward Health, Stacy Angier, commissioner on the North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners, and Lauri Littleton, associate chief nursing officer, Broward Health Medical Center, cut the ribbon […]
Health Foundation of South Florida Awards $300,000 to Bring Vision Care to Low-Income Schoolchildren in Miami-Dade and Broward
Grant will support mobile optometric clinics delivering free eye exams and prescription eyeglasses through Miami Lighthouse for the Blind’s Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program Sept. 3, 2026 — The Health Foundation of South Florida has awarded a $300,000 grant over two years to Miami Lighthouse for the Blind to support its Florida Heiken Children’s Vision […]
Heart of a Fighter: A Colonel’s Journey from Silent Heart Attack to Triple Bypass at Broward Health
Dr. Alexander Justicz, Tim Irvin, Dr. Kenneth Herskowitz September 29, 2026- Tim Irvin II, a colonel with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), doesn’t back down from a challenge, even when it’s literally his heart on the line. Over the course of his more than 30-year career in law enforcement, the 51-year-old husband and father moved […]
Winning Her Fight Against Endometrial Cancer with Broward Health
Scott Jordan, M.D., and Lizbeth Muller Sept 29, 2026 – Miami businesswoman Lizbeth Muller, 60, proudly holds the title of endometrial cancer survivor. The most common type of gynecologic cancer, endometrial cancer affects the lining of the uterus (endometrium). Lizbeth was diagnosed in 2023 after noticing some unusual symptoms. “I stopped having periods years earlier, […]
Broward Health, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Welcome New Ambulance to FLFR Fleet
Sept 24 2026 – The City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward Health marked another milestone in their ongoing partnership Thursday, officially welcoming a new co-branded ambulance to the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue (FLFR) fleet during a traditional fire service push-in ceremony at Fire Station 2. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, Broward Health President and CEO […]
Broward Health North Unveils Dedicated Emergency Room CT Scanner and X-Ray Machine
Broward Health North unveiled a major investment in emergency care with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating new CT scan and X-ray equipment located directly inside the emergency room. The new imaging technology is just steps from ER triage, allowing patients to receive critical scans quickly without leaving the ER to go to the hospital’s imaging center. […]
Broward Health Names Kristina Fueyo Vice President of Growth and Physician Strategies
Broward Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristina Fueyo, as vice president of growth and physician strategies. Most recently, Fueyo served as assistant vice president of growth strategy and network optimization for HCA East Florida where she led initiatives to strengthen physician alignment, improve patient access and support service line growth across a […]
Skanska Completes $27.3 Million Broward Health’s Freestanding Emergency Department in Sunrise, Florida
September 10, 2026 – Skanska, a leading construction firm, has announced the completion of Broward Health’s freestanding Emergency Department in Sunrise, Florida. Spanning 18,000 square feet, the new $27.3 million facility is designed to deliver faster, more accessible care in a community long considered a medical desert, while supporting the region’s continued population growth. Located […]
Memorial Healthcare System Names Shane Strum President & CEO
Board of Commissioners confirms permanent leadership following a two-year interim tenure marked by record growth and expanded access to care HOLLYWOOD, Fla., September 3, 2026 — The South Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners has voted to name Shane Strum President and Chief Executive Officer of Memorial Healthcare System, confirming a role he has held on […]
Former Broward Health security officer reunites with Memorial Rehab caregivers
Former Broward Health security officer Catherlen Moore and more than two dozen former patients reunited with doctors, therapists, and caregivers at Memorial Regional Hospital South in Hollywood, Florida.
Museum of Discovery and Science, Broward libraries bring hands-on learning to communities
The Museum of Discovery and Science and Broward County Library are bringing hands-on learning and character development to communities across Broward County through Character Corners, an initiative inspired by MODS’ Build a Better World: The Future Begins with You exhibit.
7 reappointed to Boards of Broward Health, Memorial Healthcare System
The reappointments come days after both Boards signed off on Shane Strum leading 2 systems at once.
Shane Strum appointed permanent CEO of Memorial Healthcare System in Broward
Under Strum, Broward Health and Memorial are aggressively expanding into areas where residents don’t have nearby access to care.
Memorial Healthcare makes Strum president and CEO; he’ll also continue to lead Broward Health
The South Broward Hospital District selected Shane Strum as president and CEO of Memorial Healthcare System, making him the first person to lead both Memorial and Broward Health.
Baptist Health buys store property from Kohl’s for $54M
Baptist Health South Florida acquired the 92,726-square-foot Kohl's building in Coconut Creek for $53.5 million as part of its healthcare expansion in Broward County.
Broward’s Memorial Healthcare System board to vote on CEO position this week
During his tenure, interim CEO Shane Strum has pushed for Broward Health and Memorial to work together.
Broward business owner seeks help identifying man caught on video breaking into mailbox
Will Broward hospitals merge? Here’s what the CEO said about the future of care
Shane Strum, CEO of Broward Health and interim CEO of Memorial, wants to see more “collaboration” between the two health systems.
Elderly resident struggling with displacement, health issues after air conditioning failure at Broward condo
Broward Health hosts 1st Bump, Baby and Beyond Fair to help expectant parents
Broward Health is working to make preparing for a baby a little less intimidating by connecting expectant families with resources, doctors and information before delivery day.
World Cup fuels Broward's summer business and hotel boom
Thank you to the Tartan Army and all of the international fans!
Californian pair indicted for operating darknet drug trafficking business in U.S. and South Florida
Two suspects from California accused of running a darknet drug trafficking business throughout the U.S. and in Miami-Dade and Broward counties were indicted on Wednesday, authorities said.
Man killed after getting trapped in conveyor belt at Broward business
The identity of the victim has not yet been released.
Gov. DeSantis OKs ‘Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue’ at FIU, ‘Trump Boulevard’ in Broward
Kirk was shot and killed by a lone sniper on a Utah university campus on Sept. 10, 2025.
Broward AFL-CIO backs Michael Ferguson in bid to flip HD 100
'Unions built the American middle class.'
Free Broward business conference connects entrepreneurs to funding, AI and more
The Broward and Beyond Business Conference will take place June 12 at the Broward County Convention Center. The event is free and open to entrepreneurs, startups and businesses of all sizes.
Broward County to host free business conference for entrepreneurs
The Broward and Beyond Business Conference will take place June 12 at the Broward County Convention Center. The event is free and open to entrepreneurs, startups and businesses of all sizes. NBC6’s Constance Jones reports.
Phil Ehr vows lawsuit as Broward SOE throws water on Hector Mujica's party switch explanation
Democratic organizations are taking a hands-off approach to a party eligibility dispute that could knock Mujica off the CD 28 Primary ballot.
Adam Cervera nears $350K toward keeping his Broward School Board seat
Nearly 3 in 4 dollars his campaign holds were self-loaned.
One Judge’s opinion: Why a ruling in Broward County doesn’t signify the end of school safety in Florida
'Elected officials still have the right to decide if school zone speed enforcement technology should be implemented in their communities.'
Max Road Fire is almost fully contained, but one Broward business is feeling the aftermath
Broward Health Foundation Raises Nearly $3.5 Million at 13th Annual Broward Health Ball
The 13th Annual Broward Health Ball raised nearly $3.5 million to support medical education and patient care. Learn more about the evening's impact and donors.
Broward Health Breaks Ground on New Medical Office Building at Broward Health North
Broward Health breaks ground on a new medical office building at Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach, expanding specialty care and outpatient services.
How to get clinical and ops staff to adopt new tech – a major health IT challenge
"It's coming at them at a very fast pace," says Broward Health CIO Steven Travers, who advises healthcare organizations to ensure new tools fit both what an organization is is trying to accomplish, and the existing processes of frontline staff.
Caryl Shuham stacks endorsements as Broward County Commission race in District 6 takes shape
'Their support means a great deal because they know what it takes to lead.'
Michael Ferguson launches campaign to flip open coastal Broward House seat blue
The Lauderdale-by-the-Sea resident points to his legal career and local ties as central to his campaign.
Video shows vehicle crash into Oakland Park business
A vehicle slammed into a Broward County business early Sunday morning.
Broward children lack hospital choices. Parents want state to force Florida Blue to negotiate
Broward County parents are contacting insurance regulators and legislators, trying to force the state to intervene in a contract dispute between the hospital systems and insurer Florida Blue
What Florida Blue members in Broward should know about billing, ER and other care
Florida Blue members in Broward County are facing tough questions about how to get in-network care. Here are some answers.
Patients feel strain of Florida Blue fallout with Broward hospitals: ‘Just lunacy’
Broward residents say they’ve struggled to find new in-network doctors to continue treatment for cancer and other conditions.
Luther Campbell, aka rapper Uncle Luke, running for Florida politics
The rapper is running in the August primary for the 20th Congressional District that includes portions of Palm Beach and Broward counties.
Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare proposal appears to have hit dead end
For second year, bill to formally unite Broward Health with Memorial Healthcare fails to gain support.
Don’t buy Broward Health’s ‘better’ hype | Letters to the editor
A Sun Sentinel reader smells another backroom deal involving Broward’s two public, tax-supported hospital district.
Broward County sees rapid expansion of freestanding emergency rooms, promising faster care for patients
Proposed hospital bill could send local tax dollars out of county
An effort to increase collaboration and improve health care has some unintended consequences, including more power with less oversight.
Florida Blue and Cigna disputes with South Florida hospitals push patients out of network, paying higher costs
Showdowns in Broward and Palm Beach counties between hospitals and insurers like Florida Blue and Cigna over contracts are pushing patients out of network and disrupting care as the new year arrive…
Miami-Dade, Broward schools get federal boost for mental health services
The combined $5.2 million in funding was provided through the Department of Education's Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program.
Watch West Broward vs. West Boca Raton in Florida 6A football championship: Live stream, tickets
The game begins at 12:30 p.m. on Friday at Pitbull Stadium in Miami.