Page 12 - Palm City Spotlight - June '23

Page 12, Palm City Spotlight

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Retractable Leash Dangers they are rewarded with freedom. Additionally, if your dog Remember, the safety of your dog and those around them

tends to run up to people, the lack of control with the long should always be your top priority.
leash gives them the opportunity to jump up on people and Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical
get them entangled in the leash. Also, just because your Center is dedicated to providing the best possible care
dog enjoys playing with other dogs the next dog may not. for your pets. With focuses on compassionate care in
If your dog rapidly approaches a fearful or aggressive dog surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative
without your control a dog fight could result. medicine, extensive diagnostics, and emergency service,
Overall, retractable leashes may seem like a convenient Palm City Animal Medical Center combines exceptional
option for dog owners, but they come with significant medical care with a caring philosophy for pets and their
risks. Consider using a traditional 6-foot fixed lead to owners. For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit
give your pet the freedom to move while still maintaining www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on
control, safety, and preventing behavioral problems. Facebook at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
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As a dog owner, you may have considered purchasing
a retractable leash to give your furry friend a bit more martIn heaLth news
freedom during walks. However, these leashes can
actually pose a danger to both you and your pup. Here
are some reasons why retractable leashes may not be the
best choice for your canine companion. Cleveland Clinic Tradition
1. Lack of control: Retractable leashes can extend up Hospital Receives
to 26 feet, which means that your dog can easily wander
into dangerous areas, such as busy streets, wildlife, or Comprehensive Stroke Center
other dogs. This is especially true because the locks on
retractable leashes are unreliable allowing the lead to Certification
continue to extend. Additionally, the thin cord of the leash
can easily break leading to an escaped pet. Cleveland Clinic Martin Health announced that Tradition
2. Injuries: The thin cord of a retractable leash can Hospital in Port St. Lucie has received certification as a
easily cut through skin or cause burns as it rapidly Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV GL Healthcare.
extends. Even worse, the cord of the retractable leash “This achievement affirms that Cleveland Clinic Tradition
can become wrapped around fingers, resulting in digit Hospital has met the highest level of competence to address
amputations. Pets and people can both be injured when the full spectrum of stroke care,” says Marc Babi, M.D., chief
a large dog runs full tilt and hits the end of the lead. This of Neurocritical Care, Cleveland Clinic Florida Region and hospitals with a total of 521 beds, a free-standing emergency
can result in people being knocked off their feet and co-director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Tradition center, and numerous outpatient centers and clinics across
dragged, and pets getting whiplash as they are suddenly Hospital. “It reflects the extensive training and collaboration Martin and St. Lucie counties on Florida’s east coast.
pulled back. Finally, with 26 feet of leash it is easy for of our multidisciplinary teams in order to perform effectively Cleveland Clinic Martin Health offers preventive, primary
both people and pets to get tangled in the lead. and efficiently at each step in our patients’ care.” and acute hospital care, as well as cancer care, a heart
3. Behavioral issues: Using a retractable leash can Tradition is the first hospital on Florida’s Treasure Coast and center, wellness and rehabilitation services, and much more.
actually reinforce bad behavior in your dog. For example, the first hospital within the Cleveland Clinic Florida Region Cleveland Clinic’s regional health system in Florida is an
if your pet is prone to pulling, the leash may teach them to achieve this certification. integral part of Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, where providing
that pulling is acceptable. The more they pull, the more “With stroke care, you must have the best clinicians and outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of
resources, but also the ability to act organizationally with cooperation, compassion and innovation. Physicians at
extreme efficiency because of stroke’s time-critical nature,” Cleveland Clinic are experts in the treatment of complex
says Madhu Sasidhar, M.D., president, Tradition Hospital. “We conditions that are difficult to diagnose. For more information,
have put tremendous efforts into our stroke program and into visit my.clevelandclinic.org/florida. Follow us on Twitter and
ensuring the health and safety of our patients.” Facebook.
The DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification is About DNV GL Healthcare
based on standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition DNV is a global independent certification, assurance
and the American Stroke Association, and establishes clear and risk management provider, operating in more than 100
metrics to evaluate outcomes. countries. Through its broad experience and deep expertise,
“Achieving this top certification highlights the Cleveland DNV advances safety and sustainable performance, sets
Clinic Florida Neuroscience Institute’s commitment to industry benchmarks, drives innovative solutions.
excellence,” says Amre Nouh, M.D., MBA, FAHA, regional Whether certifying a company’s management system or
chairman of neurology, Cleveland Clinic Florida. “It also products, accrediting hospitals, providing training, assessing
demonstrates to the community that the hospital is performing supply chains or digital assets, DNV enables customers and
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing at the highest level and able to attract top-level talent.” stakeholders to make critical decisions with confidence,
Palm Beach County and is a privately About Cleveland Clinic Martin Health continually improve and realize long-term strategic goals
owned and managed company. Cleveland Clinic Martin Health is part of the Cleveland sustainably. For more information about DNV, visit www.
Captain’s is committed to providing Clinic’s regional health system in Florida. It features three dnvcert.com/healthcare.
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Helping People Succeed’s Art

Answer for For Living Calendar And Call

Crossword Puzzle For Artists

By Jackie Holfelder
What would the holiday season on the Treasure Coast
be like without Helping People Succeed’s Art for Living
Calendar? The festive and fabulous fundraiser has been
brightening homes and offices for almost a quarter of a
century.
Area artists are invited to submit examples of their
original artwork through July 10 for inclusion in the
perennial favorite. There’s a welcome mat out for new
artists who would like to apply.
Thirteen artists will have their entry selected for
inclusion in the 2024 Art for Living Calendar, all proceeds 2023 Art for Living Calendar
of which benefit Helping People Succeed.
All guidelines, criteria and responsibilities, as well as mission is to transform lives by realizing potential,
an application, can be found at www.hpsfl.org. creating hope and building futures through education,
Helping People Succeed is a local nonprofit organization counseling, training and employment.
that has been serving the Treasure Coast for more than 59 To learn more about Helping People Succeed, visit
years. Through its diversified, effective program services www.hpsfl.org or contact Glenna Parris at (772) 320-0778.
– Helping People Succeed serves, on average, 8,000
children and adults per year. Helping People Succeed’s Artwork provided by Helping People Succeed