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SEPTEMBER 2020
Scripps First Front Row Lecture Jupiter Lighthouse

Series At Abacoa 160 Years Old

Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz Report and Photos
Before the virus this year Scripps held their first lecture of by Penny Sheltz
the Front Row Lecture Series at Scripps Research at Abacoa July 10, marked the 160th
in Jupiter. anniversary of the Palm
Scripps President and CEO Peter Schultz, Ph.D., spoke Beach County historical 1860
on many topics important to anyone who has experienced Jupiter Lighthouse.
cancer, dementia, ALS or any incurable disease in their Thanks to Florida Power
family. Solving ongoing medical problems has become a and Light, 160 visitors
major focus and strength for Scripps Research as they want received free admission to
to find discoveries to improve lives. stroll the historic grounds,
Schultz said our understanding of what drives disease at climb the lighthouse, view the
the molecular level is expanding exponentially in this age of Keeper’s Workshop exhibit
genomics and artificial intelligence. Yet we still face major and peruse the lighthouse gift
challenges finding effective treatments for diseases ranging shop. The beloved Jupiter Inlet
from cancer to dementia. How can biomedical research Lighthouse stands tall and
institutes bridge this gap? proud as it prepares to celebrate
Peter Schultz, Ph.D., Scripps president and CEO with some another new decade of its life.
of his staff from La Jolla, California. Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Facts … First lit July 10,
In the first lecture of Florida’s Scripps new Front Row 1860, west construction brick,
Lecture Series, Peter Schultz, a pioneering chemist, president double masonry walls, outer
and CEO of Scripps Research, shared his vision for ensuring conical, tapering from 31.5
that discoveries made in biomedical research institutes reach inches (eight bricks thick) at
patients and improve lives. ground to 18 inches (three
Research is so important in finding a cure for Alzheimer’s bricks thick) at base of lantern.
with almost 6 million people and their families suffering from Inner wall cylindrical and
this disease. two bricks thick throughout.
Scripps areas of research are in chemistry, molecular Circumference at base is about
It was an intellectual and enjoyable evening to learn about 65 feet and at top about 43 feet. Height 156-to 108-foot
all the progress for our health being made by Scripps. Scripps First Front Row Lecture Series on page 2 tower on a 48-foot hill, natural parabolic dune top with
a layer of shell. Focal plane 146 feet. This is the level at
Pamela Canter Promoted which the beam of light is emitted. Steps 105 cast iron
stairs spiraling counterclockwise around a central iron
To Vice President And Chief Nursing column with three landings. Optic first order Fresnel
lens, manufactured in Paris by Henry-Lepaute and

Officer At Jupiter Medical Center

Jupiter Medical Center, manner. Pam will continue to collaborate closely in patient
ranked number one for quality and safety initiatives as she leads the nursing enterprise
safety, quality and patient at Jupiter Medical Center. Most notably, during Canter’s tenure
satisfaction in Palm Beach at Jupiter Medical Center, she has played a pivotal role in
County and the Treasure Coast garnering many of the hospital’s national, regional and local
region, announced today accreditations and awards, including successfully achieving an
the promotion of Pamela “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group and “Top
Canter to vice president General Hospital” for two consecutive years.
and chief nursing officer “Pam has demonstrated incredible leadership skills, guiding
at Jupiter Medical Center. her team through one of the most arduous health pandemics
In this position, Canter is the world has experienced, an especially challenging time
responsible for overseeing for our nurses and frontline health workers,” said Dr. Amit
the organization’s team of outstanding nursing professionals Rastogi, president and chief executive officer of Jupiter Medical
committed to providing world class care in a patient-centered Center. “She has served as an exceptional leader to her nursing
team and integral member of
the executive leadership team
at Jupiter Medical Center,
leading several initiatives that
have earned the hospital top
recognition in quality, safety
and patient satisfaction. View of the Jupiter Lighthouse from a boat in the Jupiter
We value her unwavering Inlet

Pamela Canter Promoted Jupiter Lighthouse on page 2
on page 5