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“Every animal who
Good Works from page 8 Nala’s New Life Rescue comes to us has some
Last but not least, CEO Suzy Hutcheson updated the guests Becomes Part Of Jeff Corwin kind of problem,” added
on where Helping People Succeed has been, where we are today, Moline. “They may
and what the future holds. Presented with flowers, Suzy was Documentary have been neglected or
given a standing ovation for her 50 years of dedicated service abused so they are not
and commitment. It was a lovely evening, surrounded by caring For more than 25 years, Nala’s New Life Rescue in Palm socialized. Most aren’t
individuals who believe in our mission and the success of those City has been rescuing dogs and cats that have been abandoned spayed or neutered, and
whom we serve! or mistreated. For them, Nala’s is a place of refuge and healing, many have heartworm
Helping People Succeed is celebrating 60 years of service where they can recover and be adopted by a family. disease, parasites and
to the community. Through its diversified, effective program Nala’s is named after a beloved pit bull who was rescued skin issues. Many are
services and initiatives, hundreds of thousands of the most as a puppy. She became a mascot at Nala’s because she was a in desperate need of
vulnerable local children, families and adults have been able comforting companion for so many dogs who found their way dental care. Minor
to transform their lives through education, counseling, training to Nala’s. She passed away from bone cancer in 2008. injuries or illnesses that
and employment. For more information, contact Glenna Parris Well known locally, Nala is now getting national were never diagnosed
at (772) 320-0778. recognition as part of a documentary being filmed by are allowed to grow
naturalist Jeff Corwin for his Wildlife Nation: Expedition into major medical
Florida series. complications.” Scoobs is one of the lucky ones.
Corwin was informed about the growing number of dogs “Our vet bills have He was rescued by Nala’s New
abandoned in South Florida. He and his team spent months continued to grow Life Rescue and recovered under
investigating and filming around the Homestead area. He dramatically, even their care. Many dogs are not as
heard about Nala’s and their incredible work in transporting with reduced fees from fortunate. Nala’s is appealing to the
dogs to the Northeast for adoption. He brought his crew the only veterinarian community for financial assistance
to Nala’s adoption ranch to tell a unique story about the in town willing to to enable them to continue rescuing
lifesaving transports. discount their services. pets that have been neglected or
Nala’s not only rescues animals that have been abused Just last year, medical abused.
or mistreated They also provide the veterinary care and bills for animals in our
socialization needed to get them healthy and ready for care were a staggering $150,000,” Moline said.
adoption. It is also a critical part of a national network that To complete the perfect storm of financial challenges was
Ann Mehling, Marjorie Gittings, Shannon Wilson and transports rescued animals to Northeast partner no-kill a generous long-time Nala’s donor passing last year. Moline
Kelly Cuevas shelters for adoption. Nala’s transported more than 500 dogs wants animal lovers in Martin County and beyond to know
and cats last year alone. about the challenges they are facing now.
Corwin followed a pair of abandoned dogs and cats There are currently 28 dogs at Nala’s adoption center itself
that had been rescued by Nala’s as they made their journey and another 25 dogs in foster homes.
to Darbster Doggie in New Hampshire. Both dogs were “Caring for our animals and paying the costs of transport
quickly adopted. are challenging to us right now,” Moline said. “We are
“The number of pets that need rescuing continues to asking this generous and compassionate community to
rise. At the same time, we are experiencing a perfect storm consider donating to Nala’s to assist with immediate
of challenges,” explained Barbi Moline, Nala’s founder and needs while staff and volunteers move ahead with a new
director. “Just like when COVID hit and made it difficult for fundraising event and appeals.”
many people to properly care for their furry family members, Nala’s New Life Rescue is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
the same holds true now. Due to the economy, the housing organization. Donations can be made through its website
market and inflation, many people are experiencing financial https://nalasrescue.org/donate/ or directly to the shelter
hardships and have been forced to abandon their animals.” at 2740 Martin Downs Boulevard, Suite 402 in Palm
Suzy Hutcheson, Claire Nash, Chris Perry, Julia Kelly, Heidi Inflation also caused a significant increase in the cost of City. Like and follow Nala’s on Facebook at https://www.
Bosley and Glenna Parris food, supplies, gas and veterinary care for the animals. facebook.com/nalasrescue.

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SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH CARE By Sue MacDonald

Robotic Surgery Targets Common

Gynecological Cancers Among Women

The same robotic technologies that al- It’s like a car —the driver has to turn it
low cardiac specialists to perform del- on, steer it, speed it up, clutch it, and
icate surgeries inside the human heart stop it to get from Point A to Point B.
and send hip replacement patients The robotic capabilities allow us to be
home the same day with new artificial more delicate with tissues so there’s less
joints are offering similarly profound trauma, less disruption, shorter down
benefits for women experiencing gyne- time and less pain.”
cological cancers.
Robotic instruments also allow sur-
Whether they are diagnosed with cer- geons to access hard-to-reach tumors
vical or ovarian cancer, or facing a hys- and cancers, including those that are
terectomy because of uterine/endome- recurring or have invaded nearby tissue.
trial cancer, women can experience less
invasive surgeries with less blood loss The benefit for patients: less blood loss
and quicker recoveries thanks to the during surgery and quicker recoveries/
presence of robotic surgical systems in view of the surgical field, compared to “The DaVinci platform allows for the healing for gynecologic cancers and
the operating suite, says Dr. Michael traditional laparoscopic surgery.” surgeon’s right eye and left eye to have lung cancer.
Worley Jr., a women’s cancer specialist actual depth perception and greater
at Jupiter Medical Center’s Anderson Jupiter Medical Center’s cancer special- dexterity than laparoscopic surgery,”
Family Cancer Institute. ists and surgeons deploy the DaVinci 5 he notes, “and it increases the types of
robotic surgery platform at The Johnny complex surgeries we can do robotically
Some women, in fact, are sent home the & Terry Gray Surgical Institute, which because it improves our vision.”
same day after a hysterectomy, thanks opened in late 2023.
to the precision and minimally invasive Robotic-surgery instruments also mim-
nature of robotic surgery. Technology beyond laparoscopy ic the more fluid movements of human
hands and wrists, compared with lap-
“Since the beginning of robotics as the Robotic surgery’s benefit is that is pro- aroscopic instruments that tend to be
platform on which minimally invasive vides better visual acuity and manual more rigid, he explains.
surgeries have evolved, the optics and dexterity for surgeons as they operate,
dexterity for surgeons have improved, explains Dr. Worley. Laparoscopy in- “Cancer-based surgeries that used to be
resulting in better patient outcomes,” volves manipulating tiny surgical in- done only through open surgery can
says Worley. “Robotic surgery has al- struments through small incisions on now be done robotically,” notes Dr.
lowed us to do significantly more com- the patient’s abdomen to the exact spot Worley. “And it’s important to point Michael J. Worley, Jr, MD
plex procedures but through smaller where surgery is performed, whether out that the robot doesn’t do anything
incisions. These new surgical systems doctors are removing a defective ovary autonomously. It’s not a robot doing For information about robotic surgery
provide binocular vision, which allows or an entire uterus. surgery. The instruments are really and capabilities at Jupiter Medical Center,
for depth perception and an improved extension of what we do as surgeons. visit jupitermed.com/robotics.
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