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Frank Penedo, Ph.D., Director of the new Survivorship and Supportive Care Institute at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, says survivors face unique challenges. He explains how the new Institute provides evidence-based therapies such as music, art and yoga to help survivors life their best lives. Irina Dumitrescu, a breast cancer survivor, is now learning how to play the piano.

Nestor Villamizar, M.D., a thoracic surgeon specializing in diseases of the chest at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains how the Lung Cancer Screening Program is saving lives by catching lung cancers early leading to better outcomes. Islara Souto, a former smoker, encourages at-risk patients to overcome the stigma and get screened.

Sylvester Offers the Most Advanced Technology and Treatments

Stuart Samuels, M.D., Ph.D., a radiation oncologist specializing in head and neck cancer and breast cancer at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Plantation, describes how state-of-the-art X-ray technology combined with the highest level of compassionate care is now available to cancer patients in Broward County. A mom and breast cancer patient shares her emotional journey.

Most Advanced X-Ray Technology Now Available at Sylvester Plantation

Lindsay Thornton, M.D., Chief Medical Director of UHealth SoLe Mia in North Miami, Chris Loulan, Executive Director of Nursing and Operations, and Vandana Pathak, Assistant Vice President of Ambulatory Services, tell us about the opening of UHealth’s largest ambulatory center providing access to world class care across South Florida.

State-of-the-Art Facility Offers Access to Academic-Based Medicine

Marcio Soares, M.D., Chief of the Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System, discusses what his patients are looking for when it comes to their health and what he calls the four pillars of healthy aging. Marilyn “Mimi” Sutherland shares her secret to staying youthful and active at 85!

Bruno Nahar, M.D., a urologic oncologist at Desai Sethi Urology Institute, part of the University of Miami Health System and member of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains the benefits of robotic focal HIFU therapy when it comes to treating prostate cancer with minimal side effects. Will Neris, a math professor, is back in class and cancer free.

Ralph Nader, M.D., a board-certified clinical and nuclear cardiologist, part of the new Cardiology Program at UHealth Doral, the University of Miami Health System, explains why follow up care following a heart attack is critical and how UHealth Doral’s new program provides patients access to world-class cardiovascular care. Pedro Vega, a heart attack survivor, shares his story.

UHealth Doral Cardiology Program Provides World-Class Care

Trishul Siddharthan, M.D., a pulmonologist who specializes in chronic respiratory diseases at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System, discusses how new treatments called biologics are helping adult asthma patients breathe again. Tori Cameron, a wildlife advocate and filmmaker, shares her story.

UHealth Offers Precision Therapies for Chronic Respiratory Diseases

Gillian Gordon Perue, M.D., Assistant Professor of Neurology and Vascular Neurologist at the University of Miami Health System, discusses stroke awareness and the acronym we all need to know to save lives. Crystal Williams, a young mom and stroke survivor, shares her story.

Joseph Lamelas, M.D., Chief and Program Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Miami Health System, discusses aortic valve replacement, and how a minimally invasive procedure he pioneered is helping patients get back on their feet and back to their lives. Juan Quesada is one of those patients.