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Nominations Are Now Open For

The Randolph A. Frank Prize For The Performing Arts

$10,000 To Be Awarded Kem Frick/The Frick Foundation, Inc., Gerry Gibian and NetJets, Palm Beach Design Masters, Patrick and Milly

To Performing Artists And Marjorie Yashar, Morgan Glazar/Tom James Company, Park/The Park Foundation, Nancy and Ellis J. Parker,
Paul and Sandra Goldner, Douglas and Jo Gressette,
III, PNC Private Bank, Lois Pope, Provident Jewelry, Ari
Educators In Palm Beach Steel Grove, Irwin and Janet Gusman, Thomas E. Rifkin/The Len-Ari Foundation, Dr. Martha Rodriguez
and Dr. Jesus Perez-Mendez, Karen Rogers, Ronald
Harvey & Cathleen P. Black Foundation, Doris Hastings
County Foundation, Carol S. and Joseph Andrew Hays, John Rosenfeld, David Schafer, Seth Sprague Foundation,
Herrick, Addison Hines Charitable Trust, George Hines, Robin B. Smith, Kimberly V. Strauss, Dodie and Manley
Palm Beach Symphony is now accepting nominations HSS Florida, IPO Edge, IYC, Charles and Ann Johnson/ Thaler and the Thaler/Howell Foundation, Don and Mary
for the prestigious Randolph A. Frank Prize for the The C and A Johnson Family Foundation, Elaine Kay, Thompson, Jerome and Carol Trautschold, Sieglinde
Performing Arts, totaling $10,000, which will be awarded Leonard and Norma Klorfine Foundation, The Kovner Wikstrom/The Wikstrom Foundation and The Ann Eden
to up to three individual performing artists and arts Foundation, Gary and Linda Lachman/The Lachman Woodward Foundation/James and Judy Woods. Programs
educators in Palm Beach County. Family Foundation, Patricia Lambrecht/The Lambrecht are also sponsored in part by the State of Florida,
Family Foundation, Tova Leidesdorf, Lugano Diamonds, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and
The Honorable Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, The McNulty the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
Charitable Foundation, Metals Mint, David Moscow, Photo by Capehart Photography

Innovative Care For Structural

Heart Disease At Palm Beach

Gardens Medical Center

The human heart is a marvel of engineering, One of the hallmarks of Palm Beach Gardens
Nancy and Ellis J. Parker, Steven Caras and Ken Taylor, with its four valves playing a crucial role in guiding Medical Center’s approach to structural heart
winner of the 2023 Randolph A. Frank Prize
blood flow through the intricate chambers of the heart disease is the emphasis on personalized care. Upon
and throughout the body. When issues arise with entering the Structural Heart/Valve Clinic, patients
Self-nominations and third-party nominations will these valves, it can lead to structural heart disease, a are guided by a dedicated patient navigator who
be accepted through the Feb. 15 deadline. A nomination condition that, if left untreated, may result in severe facilitates all necessary appointments and ensures a
for an individual will only be accepted in one of three complications such as heart failure, stroke, blood clots, seamless experience. A collaborative effort between
categories: performing artists, performing arts educators or even death. Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center experienced cardiologists and cardiovascular
and emerging artists. Nominees do not need to reside stands at the forefront of providing advanced care surgeons, skilled in innovative valve procedures,
in Palm Beach County, but their work must be based for structural heart disease, offering a comprehensive ensures that each patient receives a customized care
primarily in the county. approach that combines cutting-edge technology and plan tailored to their unique needs.
A five-year demonstrated track record is required personalized treatment options. Efficiency in healthcare is crucial, especially
for performing artists and performing arts educators. The Structural Heart Program at Palm Beach when dealing with conditions as intricate as structural
Those nominated for the emerging artist category should Gardens Medical Center is a testament to the heart disease. Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
have at least a three-year demonstrated track record as institution’s commitment to staying at the forefront strikes a balance between expeditious care and
a performing artist or performing arts educator and be of medical advancements. The program integrates comprehensive treatment. By leveraging the expertise
at least 21 years of age. Writers, designers (costume, interventional technology with the latest innovations of a multidisciplinary team, patients can navigate
lighting, props, scenic, sound) and production technicians in structural heart procedures, offering patients a their care journey with minimal disruptions to their
are not eligible for the award. diverse array of minimally-invasive treatment options. daily lives.
Nominees will be judged by a panel of industry This diversity empowers individuals to make informed Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center’s commitment
professionals from within and outside Palm Beach on decisions based on their specific diagnosis, fostering to providing state-of-the-art care for structural heart
their contribution to the enhancement of the cultural and a sense of control and involvement in their own disease is evident in its Structural Heart Program.
artistic life of Palm Beach County, their commitment to healthcare journey. From the efficiency of the Structural Heart/Valve
excellence in the field and, when applicable, their teaching Here are transcatheter treatment options offered at Clinic to the personalized treatment plans crafted by
experience. Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center: a collaborative medical team, patients can find solace
The Randolph A. Frank Prize winner(s) will be invited • TAVR – minimally invasive, advanced treatment in knowing that their health is in capable hands. As
to attend an awards presentation at the après-concert for severe aortic stenosis the medical landscape continues to evolve, Palm Beach
dinner following the symphony’s season finale with guest • WATCHMAN – implant device to reduce stroke Gardens Medical Center remains dedicated to ensuring
artist Ignat Solzhenitsyn on April 25. risk that individuals facing structural heart disease receive
The award was established in 2009 by Nancy and Jay • PVL Closure – plug leaks around prosthetic heart the best possible care, embracing innovation and
Parker to celebrate the memory of their longtime friend valve compassion in equal measure.
Dr. Randolph A. Frank, who was an avid patron of the • Mitraclip – treats mitral regurgitation (MR) For more information about our Structural
arts. They created the prize with founding chairman • ASD/PFO Closure – repairs hole in septum of the Heart Program, please call (844) 367-9703 or visit
Steven Caras, acclaimed dancer, dance educator, and heart our webpage: https://www.pbgmc.com/services/
photographer. • Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device – helps cardiovascular/structural-heart.
“I felt that a cause was very much needed here,” Caras ventricles in heart pump blood
once said. “Celebrating and rewarding performing arts
educators and performers, working in Palm Beach County, Paid Advertisement
who, through their devoted efforts, enhance and inspire
the lives of all of us – residents and visitors alike.”
The Palm Beach Symphony has managed and hosted
the nomination process and award presentation since 2019.
For more information, visit the programs and awards
page at www.palmbeachsymphony.org. Completed
nominations should be emailed to ovazquez@
palmbeachsymphony.org on or before Thursday, Feb. 15.
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