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Hanley Foundation Hosts 25th Annual Golf Classic

On Monday, April 15, Hanley Foundation will host its
25th Annual Golf Classic at North Palm Beach Country
Club. More than 100 supporters are expected to “putt for
scholarships” in this annual benefit. Golf aficionado Johnny
Pickett will serve as the honorary chair.
Longtime supporter and Hanley Foundation Board
member Marguerite Connelly will serve as event chairperson.
Marguerite authored a heartfelt memoir, Addicted to the
Addicted: A Mother’s Tale of Going from Heartbreak to
Hopeful, documenting her experience dealing with her son’s
ongoing drug addiction.
“Like so many others, I’ve had firsthand knowledge of the
pain and tragedy addiction has on families,” said Connelly. “I am
fiercely committed to bringing a message of hope and awareness
to those who are suffering, and I am honored to serve Hanley and lives will be saved,” said Rachel Docekal, Hanley foundation will be presenting Sheriff Ric Bradshaw with the
Foundation to help raise funds for its critical programs.” Foundation’s CEO. Inaugural Community Champion Award during their luncheon.
The tournament will benefit Hanley’s Lifesaver Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 Sponsors include Hanley Family Foundation and Palm
Scholarship Program, which provides financial scholarships a.m. The tournament is a shamble format with 18 holes of Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Tickets, sponsorship, and
for individuals with substance use disorders who would not competitive play. Refreshments and activities will be offered underwriting opportunities are still available.
otherwise be able to afford quality treatment. More than 500 on the course, and a luncheon, silent auction and awards Visit https://hanleyfoundation.org/events/golf-classic/,
individuals received Lifesaver Scholarships from Hanley presentation will follow tournament play. To acknowledge call (561) 268-2355, or email events@hanleyfoundation.org
Foundation in 2023. his longstanding support of Hanley Foundation’s prevention for more information on tickets or sponsorship. Tickets are
“With continued support of our Lifesaver Scholarship programs and the Palm Beach Sheriff Office’s ongoing $1,000 per player, $4,000 per foursome, and $750 for juniors
Program, hope will be restored, families will be reunited, commitment to Hanley’s mission of eliminating addiction, the (age 40 and under).
When Kids Say, ‘I’m Better Off Dead’

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., Youth Risk Survey Data, among adolescents aged 12 to 17, his parent that he was better off dead. This boy had no suicidal
Licensed School 18.8 percent had seriously considered attempting suicide, plan but he did not have the appropriate words to express he
Psychologist 15.7 percent made a suicide plan, and 8.9 percent attempted wanted help and understanding.
A concerned parent came suicide. These percentages are higher for youth of color and This boy’s mom wanted to know how to help and our
to us for testing because on those identifying as LGBTQ. testing results report provided recommendations. They
more than one occasion her Our school neuropsychological testing revealed he had obtained a public school plan called an Individualized
son said, “I shouldn’t be ADHD and learning disabilities which caused significant Education Plan which provided specialized instruction. As a
alive. I’m better off dead.” school problems. This boy was viewed as the class clown family they began working with a counselor to improve home
Before contacting us, this and became the one people pointed to and assumed was the communication and understanding. Step by step they made
mom had already hid all disruptive cause when there was a problem. This contributed changes to help their child’s mental health and learning.
the sharp knives in her to him feeling rejected by most of his peers and teacher. If you or your child have suicidal thoughts or behaviors,
home. She was wise to seek Furthermore, his learning disabilities interfered with his call or text 988 for the suicide and crisis lifeline. You know
professional support rather than dismissing or scolding her reading, writing, and spelling so he was academically behind your child best so if you are concerned about a potential
child for saying that since suicide in children is a real concern. his peers. This caused embarrassment and he felt stupid. His learning disability, autism, or ADHD, call to discuss your
According to the Center for Disease Control’s website and circumstances created the perfect storm for him to cry out to child. Visit JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125.

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SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH CARE

Surgeon stresses successful procedures go well

beyond the operating room.

By Valerie Staggs more to do with making the surgery expe- of surgical equip-
rience more comfortable for patients and ment. Equipment
Vivek Patel, MD, has been in and out their families. One of the biggest concerns is moved from op-
of operating rooms for over 15 years. A families have when their loved one is un- erating rooms to
board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon dergoing surgery is understanding what to the sterile process-
specializing in minimally invasive valve expect before surgery and being able to get ing department via
and open heart surgery, Patel performs updates on their loved one during the sur- dedicated elevators
cutting-edge procedures that treat com- gery. In a 2020-21 survey commissioned for clean instru-
mon heart conditions such as faulty heart by the American Board of Internal Med- ments and those
valves and clogged arteries.
icine Foundation, 600 physicians were requiring steril- Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical Institute at Jupiter Medical Center.
As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Patel is keen- asked what the biggest challenge in ensur- ization. Jupiter
ly aware of his patients’ trust in him and ing patient trust is. Poor communication Medical Center has implemented several
his weighty responsibility to ensure their was cited as number one. different pathways for sterilization to max-
well-being while in his care. This care, Pa- Health care providers like Jupiter Medical imize efficiency, getting instruments back
tel is quick to point out, goes well beyond Center are making strides to make com- in surgeons’ hands quickly and seamlessly.
what happens in the operating room.
munication a priority. At the hospital’s The operating rooms are also designed for
“I think we need to look at the whole new Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical Insti- efficiency. Patel explains that operating
process, not just for patients, but for tute, families are kept up to date through- rooms can often get crowded, making a
their families too,” says Patel. He cites out their loved one’s surgery via patient surgeon’s job challenging. The operating
the new Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical tracking monitors in the waiting rooms. rooms at the new surgical institute are er-
Institute at Jupiter Medical Center as an Families now have real-time updates on gonomically designed, allowing for ease
example of how surgical facilities are now their loved ones throughout their surgery, of use and efficiency during surgery. Five
being designed with features that give pa- minimizing the anxiety of waiting for robotic operating systems and two hybrid
tients and families peace of mind while news about their loved ones. operating rooms provide state-of-the-art
giving surgeons the technology they need Many of the patient benefits Patel is ex- technology, enabling surgeons to offer the
to ensure success. most cutting-edge surgical options to their
cited about happen behind the scenes at
“I have never worked in a better equipped the surgical institute. Efficiency in a surgi- patients, oftentimes with shorter recovery Vivek Patel, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
times.
and integrated facility that vastly benefits cal setting is vitally important in ensuring
patients,” says Patel of the new surgical in- that surgeons can operate effectively while “All these changes will affect how health
stitute, which opened in December. ensuring the safety of patients. “A lot of care is delivered in Palm Beach Coun- For more information about the
thoughtful design went into the surgical ty,” says Patel. “We are centered on the Surgical Institute please visit
The benefits he refers to have less to do institute,” explains Patel. One area of en- patient. That’s the way medicine should
with the surgical instruments he uses and jupitermed.com.
hanced efficiency relates to the sterilization be practiced.”
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