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Senior Pitbull Avoids Shelter And Whipper’s journey is just one example of the incredible Happy stories like this are possible because of support
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Robert was a senior gentleman their humans due to death, disability or deployment receive and make a donation today. Your heart will instantly grow
who lived in Lauderdale by the the highest level of care and support. The Pet Cottage also bigger, and you will feel incredible!
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Whipper. The bond between Robert
and Whipper was unbreakable; the
two had been together since the pup
arrived at 10 weeks old. They enjoyed daily neighborhood
walks, visiting Whipper’s friends at the tennis courts and the
local fire department. His fans greeted him with affection
and of course, lots of treats.
At the community dog park, Robert and Whipper
socialized with their human and furry friends. Whipper
was loving, playful, Upscale Resale
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Tragically, in July
Robert had a sudden heart
attack and passed away.
With Robert gone, his wife
was unable to care for
Whipper. Thankfully, the
most amazing neighbors stepped in to help this 109-lb.
sweetheart whom they had come to love. Kelly and Jeff,
(the neighbors) came daily to walk and feed Whipper.
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disability, or deployment,
and they were determined Nationally Recognized For Its Commitment
to help.
Meanwhile, Lisa and To Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
her daughter Alyssa were
on the Forever Guardian Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center has received the Gardens Medical Center for its commitment to caring for
waitlist at The Pet Cottage and preferred a large dog. American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines ® patients with stroke,” said Steven Messe, M.D., volunteer
All parties participated in a meet and greet at Lisa and – Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its chairperson of the American Heart Association Stroke
Alyssa’s home to determine if this was a good match. commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most System of Care Advisory Group and professor of neurology
Laughter and tears filled the room as Whipper began appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, and director of fellowships of neurology at the Hospital
bonding with his new family. research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives of the University of Pennsylvania. “Participation in Get
Today, Whipper is living a new dream and his tail saved and reduced disability. With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient
continues to wag. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates – a
disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel win for health care systems, families and communities.”
that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center also received the
blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the American Heart Association’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll
SM
brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain Elite Plus award. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals
cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to must meet specific criteria that reduce the time between
improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating an eligible patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment
recovery times. with thrombolytic therapy.
Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the The hospital also received the American Heart
American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll award.
Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping Target: Type 2 Diabetes aims to ensure patients with Type
ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications,
evidence-based guidelines. Get With The Guidelines – receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when
Stroke is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care hospitalized due to stroke.
by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, The hospital also met specific scientific guidelines as a
which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and Primary Stroke Center, featuring a broad system for rapid
even prevent death. diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients admitted to the
“Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center is committed to emergency department.
improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment About Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
guidelines,” said the hospital’s CEO, Erik Cazares. “Get Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center (PBGMC), part
With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to put of the Palm Beach Health Network, the largest health
proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, care network in Palm Beach County, is a 199-bed acute
which studies show can help patients recover better. The end care hospital. It has served the Palm Beach County and
goal is to ensure more people in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast communities for over 50 years. The hospital
Wendy Derhak with Whipper Treasure Coast can experience longer, healthier lives.” was the first in Palm Beach County to perform open-heart
Each year, program participants qualify for the award surgery and has remained on the forefront as one of the
by demonstrating how their organization has committed area’s leaders in cardiac care. PBGMC also offers award
to providing quality care for stroke patients. In addition to winning stroke care, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics,
following treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines robot assisted and minimally invasive surgical techniques,
participants also educate patients to help them manage their bloodless medicine and a 24-hour emergency room. For
health and recovery at home. more information, visit: www.pbgmc.com.
“We are incredibly pleased to recognize Palm Beach
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