Longtime Boca Raton Physician Dr. Owen A. Barruw Opens New Independent Practice in East Boca

Boca Premier Primary Care Group marks a new chapter for the board-certified internist after more than 30 years of serving the Boca Raton community ⁠ BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) (Local News Supporter Content) — After more than three decades of caring for patients in the Boca Raton community, Owen A. Barruw, MD, FACP has opened the doors to his own independent medical practice, Boca Premier Primary Care Group, in East Boca Raton. The newly built practice is located at 900 Northwest 13th Street, Suite 103, Boca Raton, FL 33486, and is now welcoming both established and new patients. For more than 30 years, Dr. Barruw has practiced internal medicine in the Boca Raton area. The opening of Boca Premier Primary Care Group represent an important new chapter in a career that has been deeply rooted in the local community. Dr. Barruw is board certified in Internal Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), a professional distinction recognizing achievement and commitment to the field of internal medicine. The decision to establish an independent practice grew from Dr. Barruw’s desire to create an environment centered on what he believes matters most in

Sarah Talebagha, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care

October 19, 2026 – Vascular surgeon Sarah Talebagha, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care. Dr. Talebagha specializes in the evaluation and treatment of vascular conditions using both open surgical and minimally invasive endovascular approaches. Before joining Baptist...

Florida Jury Convicts Lab Executive in $15 Million COVID-Era Medicare Fraud Scheme

A Florida laboratory executive was convicted after federal prosecutors said he used the demand for COVID-19 testing during the pandemic to generate millions of dollars in Medicare claims for blood tests patients never asked for. Joseph Rodriguez, 58, of Coral Springs, was found guilty by a federal jury in the Southern District of Florida of...

East Florida Premium Medical Care Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Pembroke Pines Location

Compassionate Primary Care Practice Expands to Serve Pembroke Pines Residents. ​PEMBROKE PINES, FL — October 19, 2026 — East Florida Premium Medical Care marked a significant milestone on Friday, October 16th, as the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially welcome the practice's second location to the Pembroke Pines community. City officials, chamber members, staff, and supporters gathered to celebrate the expansion of a practice that has built its reputation on listening — truly listening — to every patient.

DR. Jonathan Shaw Completes First Elective Hip Replacement Surgery for Alan B. Miller Medical Center

Historic milestone expands access to advanced orthopedic care for the community. October 19, 2026 – Alan B. Miller Medical Center has reached a significant milestone by completing its first elective hip surgery, performed by Dr. Jonathan Shaw, a local orthopedic surgeon at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute. The achievement marks an important step forward in the hospital’s ongoing efforts to expand access to advanced orthopedic and surgical care for the community.

HKS Strengthens Healthcare Leadership in South Florida

HKS has promoted Maria Rios to principal and health studio practice leader. Based in Miami, Florida, she has 18 years of experience and a deep understanding of the region’s healthcare landscape. In her expanded role, Rios will help shape HKS’s Health practice in Miami, strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities...

Voices: Jessie Trice Community Health System opening new facility

Miami archbishop hits back at AG Uthmeier over Catholic schools' vaccine rules

As season vaccinations ramp up, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski is accusing Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier of "bullying" Catholic schools in a dispute over religious freedom, public health and state scholarship funding. In Monday's episode of State Affairs' "Between the Lines with Dara Kam" podcast, Wenski elaborated on the clash...

Mello Elite Wellness Opens Enrollment for Physician-Directed Longevity Care in Boca Raton

Health-optimizing adults 40 and older can now access a concierge model built around continuous biomarker monitoring, direct physician oversight by Dr. Paul Mello, and at-home services that require no clinic visits. BOCA RATON, FL - October 17, 2026 - Mello Elite Wellness, a physician-led concierge longevity practice founded by Paul...

Two patient deaths linked to the same surgeon and Miami plastic surgery clinic

Memorial Healthcare Plans Hallandale Beach's First Free-Standing Emergency Room

Miramar Pkwy. & Red Rd. — Approximate Site of Emergency Department. Memorial Healthcare System has proposed building a free-standing emergency department in Hallandale Beach, a project that would give the city its first stand-alone ER. The facility would mark the fourth free-standing emergency department for the South Florida hospital system, extending a building spree that has already reshaped emergency care access across Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

Rebuild Regen Medical Clinic Opens Physician-Supervised Practice

LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL - October 15, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Rebuild Regen Medical Clinic has opened a physician-supervised medical practice at 3320 N Federal Hwy, Suite 101. The clinic is led by Medical Director Dr. Cedric Emden Davis II, MD, and it focuses on regenerative medicine, hormone care, and non-surgical approaches to musculoskeletal and nerve pain.

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital Unveils Advanced Mammography Technology

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is unveiling advanced mammography technology at its Breast Center, reinforcing the hospital’s commitment to providing women in the community with high-quality, compassionate breast care. The new mammography system combines advanced imaging capabilities with features designed to create...

Holy Cross Health is Only South Florida Hospital to Earn the American Heart Association’s Commitment to Quality Award

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — For the second consecutive year, Holy Cross Health has received the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Commitment to Quality award for achieving high performance across three or more clinical areas in the Get With The Guidelines® program—Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, Target: Heart Failure Honor Roll Gold Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.

Holy Cross Health Receives Emergency Nurses Week Proclamation from City of Deerfield Beach

In advance of Emergency Nurses Week, Holy Cross Health received a proclamation from the City of Deerfield Beach at the city’s commission meeting on October 6. Emergency nurses are the first line of defense in the health care system, providing lifesaving care to patients during their most vulnerable moments. This year’s Emergency Nurses Week theme highlights the resilience, expertise and unwavering dedication these professionals bring to local emergency departments every day.

Nicklaus Children’s New Davie Specialty Center Enhances Care Access for Broward Families

Convenient access to top-quality pediatric specialty care is among the hallmarks of a great family community. Town of Davie parents recently got a boost with the opening of Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialty Care Center in Davie. The new center, located at 10230 W. State Road 84, serves as a...

Publix will close a handful of locations

A sales slump is forcing the hand of Publix, as the grocer will close seven locations by the end of the year, according to multiple reports. Four of the closings will be in Florida, two in Georgia and one in South Carolina. Here are the locations that will be powering...

Broward Health Coral Springs Pioneers NewHeart Procedure

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 the hospital’s cardiovascular care. The achievement marks the third hospital across the system to incorporate the advanced...

Candidates for redrawn 22nd District talk high prices

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — Florida’s 22nd Congressional District now includes Broward County after being completely transformed when the maps were redrawn this year. Because of the changes, current U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, is running for re-election in another district. The race for Congressional District 22 follows a...

Holy Cross Health Receives Emergency Nurses Week Proclamation from City of Deerfield Beach

Holy Cross Health nurses Lisa Alward, Angi Dionne, Karla Davis and Ian Worley receive an Emergency Nurses Week proclamation from City of Deerfield Beach Mayor Todd Drosky, Vice Mayor Michael Hudak and commissioners Ben Preston, Daniel Shanetzky and Tom Plaut. Emergency Nurses Week is October 11 to 17. October 12,...