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TGH Pulmonologist Uses New Technology

To Diagnose And Treat Early-Stage Lung Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer of small cameras and tools “If an abnormality appears on a patient’s lung CT scan, the
is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. among to enter the body through robotic bronchoscopy is used to pinpoint the nodule’s location
both men and women. Often asymptomatic, it can go its natural openings). Dr. and take a biopsy of the tissue,” said Wellikoff. “The technology
undiagnosed for an extended period. When symptoms Wellikoff was among the works in concert with the CT scan, offering us a more precise
do appear, it’s usually because the cancer has spread, first pulmonologists in the road map to reach problem areas in a patient’s lung that are
and there’s less chance for survival, which makes early United States to utilize hard to access. It’s a real game changer because it means we
screenings critical to diagnosing and treating the disease. the technology, which can detect and treat the disease earlier.”
Who should be screened for lung cancer? The U.S. was recently cleared by Wellikoff is board certified by the American Board of
Preventive Services Task Force recommends yearly lung the U.S. Food and Drug Internal Medicine in the subspecialties of pulmonary diseases
cancer screening for people who: Administration (FDA). and critical care medicine. Additionally, Wellikoff was the first
• Have a 20 pack-year or more smoking history A physician operates the board-certified interventional pulmonologist in Florida.
• Smoke now or have quit within the past 15 years robotic bronchoscopy via a TGH PCSI recently joined Tampa General as part of
• Are between 50 and 80 years old video game-like controller. Adam Wellikoff the hospital’s initiative to serve more patients on Florida’s
Dr. Adam Wellikoff, a Palm Beach County-based The bronchoscopy utilizes a East Coast. Tampa General has been creating a framework
pulmonologist with Tampa General Hospital (TGH) flexible robotic endoscope to navigate through the periphery of state-of-the-art services for patients in the Palm
Pulmonary Care and Sleep Institute (PCSI), offers a new, of the lungs with improved vision, reach and control. The Beach and Treasure Coast areas, with the expertise and
minimally invasive technology that enables earlier and technology allows physicians to reach locations in the lung innovation of an academic health system. TGH PCSI has
more accurate diagnosis of lung cancer. The technology is a that are inaccessible by a traditional bronchoscopy, making it offices conveniently located in Atlantis and Wellington.
robotic bronchoscopy that integrates the latest advancements possible to detect and diagnose lung cancer earlier for better For more information about TGH PCSI, please call
in robotics, software, data science and endoscopy (the use treatment options and outcomes. (561) 739-4TGH (4844) or visit TGHPCSI.com.

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Jupiter Senior Softball

A crowd of about 60 Jupiter Senior Softball players turned The senior softball program is open to persons 55 and older, For more information contact Gary Newman at (917)
out for a Veterans Day ceremony honoring all who have and new players are welcome. Games are every Monday, 623-0791 or to register online go to www.leaguelineup.
served in the military. Wednesday, and Friday morning beginning at 8:30 a.m. at com/jssa.
The event at Jupiter Community Park featured players Jupiter Community Park. Sponsorships are also available.
gathered around a large American flag donated by the
family of the late Gerry Elias, the Jupiter Senior Softball
Association’s 2023 Hall of Fame honoree.
Army veteran Gary Vitaletti, explained that November
11, 1919 was proclaimed as Armistice Day by President
Woodrow Wilson to commemorate the first anniversary of
the cessation of fighting in World War I. Following the World
War II and the Korean War, congress again amended the name
of the holiday. “This time to honor those who participated in
all U.S. wars, calling it Veterans Day in 1954,” Vitaletti said.
More than a dozen veterans in the audience were also
recognized for their service with a round of applause when Veterans of various military branches were honored in a November 11 Veterans Day ceremony.
they were asked to step forward. They included veterans of
of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and
National Guard.
The ceremony concluded with Ron Nolan, an Army
veteran of the Vietnam War, playing a recording of the
National Anthem in honor of all who have worn a uniform
in defense of our country. Then it was “play ball” as players
took to the fields for scheduled games.

The Veterans Day tribute was followed by four regularly
scheduled slow-pitch softball games.

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