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Beat the heat this summer...

Stay cool!

Heat-Related Illness: Know When It’s a Medical Emergency

Heat Syncope – A fainting (syncope) episode

or dizziness that usually occurs with prolonged standing, or sudden rising, from a sitting or lying position. Symptoms may include:

Enjoy the great outdoors this summer, but be aware of the dangers associated with heat that inevitably arrive during this time of the year. Make sure that you and your family members are prepared to act in an emergency.

• Light-headedness • Dizziness • Fainting

Heat Stroke – A serious medical emergency that can cause death or permanent disability without immediate treatment. Call 9-1-1 for the following symptoms:

General First Aid • Move to a cool, shaded or air-conditioned area.

• Cool the body using methods such as: - Soaking clothes with water.

- Spray, sponge, or shower with water.

- Fan the body.

• Slowly drink water or a sports (electrolyte) beverage.

• Hot, dry skin or profuse sweating • Elevated body temperature (104 degrees or more) • Rapid pulse and breathing • Dilated pupils • Headache, nausea, vomiting • Confusion, dizziness, faintness • Hallucinations or slurred speech • Muscle cramps or weakness

Heat-Beating Strategies

Heat Exhaustion – The body’s response to

• Postpone strenuous tasks for a cooler day or plan to do them during the coolest parts of the day.

an excessive loss of water and salt, usually as a result of sweating. Symptoms may include:

• Stay indoors, especially between 10 am and 6 pm

• Heavy sweating • Slightly elevated body temperature • Clammy, moist skin • Pale or flushed complexion • Extreme weakness, fatigue • Confusion, dizziness • Nausea • Muscle cramps • Fast, shallow breathing

The Emergency Department at Wellington Regional Medical Center is ready 24/7 to treat heat-related illnesses.

Remember… call 9-1-1 immediately if you, or someone around you, exhibits symptoms of possible heat stroke.

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24 A Warm, Caring Environment For Pediatric Patients Though all hospitals treat children, Palms West Hospital caters to their specialized needs for medical care, housing top pediatric specialists in an array of medical fields under one roof — the Children’s Hospital at Palms West. By Lauren Miró

30 Advanced Neurosurgical Services Offered At WRMC There’s no need for patients suffering with acute brain or spine disorders to travel long distances for treatment. Wellington Regional Medical Center provides advanced neurosurgical services with the latest technology. By Anne Checkosky

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Bethesda Hospital West Now Open On State Road 7

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Since its recent opening, the team at Bethesda Hospital West has been hard at work meeting the demands of the growing western communities. By Alexandra Antonopoulos

46 Revolutionary Advances In Implant Dentistry

Dr. Farokh Jiveh has made it his mission to inform the public of rapid improvements in dental technology, such as recent advances in dental implants. By Alexandra Antonopoulos

51 Working To Raise Awareness About Mental Illness The newly formed Merrell Family Foundation aims to prevent future tragedies by raising public awareness about the realities of mental illness. By Anne Checkosky

54 Indulge Yourself At Generations: A Hair Salon

Give yourself over to the experienced hands at Generations: A Hair Salon, and indulge in a new cut, color or entirely new look. By Lauren Miró

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Wellington Volunteer: Caridad’s Dr. Joseph Castro

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Ophthalmologist Dr. Joseph Castro, July nominee for Wellington The Magazine’s Volunteer of the Year Award, donates his time to the Caridad Center. By Matthew Auerbach

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Wellington Social Scene Women Of The Western Communities Present Annual Scholarships Wellington Regional Salutes Graduating Interns And Residents Wellington Art Society Celebrates The End Of A Successful Season Chamber’s Taste 2013 Brings Chocolate Lovers To The Fairgrounds Aquatics Complex Kicks Off Summer With Water Safety Event

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Wellington Home visits a Palm Beach Polo estate featuring modern décor with a unique design. The 3,067-square-foot home boasts three bedrooms and three-and-ahalf baths on two stories. When entering the home, visitors feel energized and ready for a party, and there is plenty of space to do so. By Lauren Miró

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Wellington Table From succulent mojo pork to iconic sweet plantains, Sweet Bananas Grill in the Pointe at Wellington Green gives diners traditional tastes of delicious Latin cuisine in a new, modern environment. By Lauren Miró

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Wellington Watch Wellington Real Estate Wellington Dining Guide Wellington Calendar Around Wellington ON THE COVER Dr. Melissa Singer and Dr. Alberto Marante in front of the Children’s Hospital at Palms West.

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publisher’s message

Our Annual Health And Medical Issue 10, number 7 July 2013

volume

executive editor

Joshua I. Manning publisher

Dawn Rivera artistic director

Suzanne Summa managing editor

Lauren Miró bookkeeping

Jacqueline Corrado Carol Lieberman account managers

Betty Buglio Evie Edwards Wanda Glockson photography

Alan Fabricant Susan Lerner Abner Pedraza Gregory Ratner contributors

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Summer is in full swing, and what better time than now to get active to stay healthy? This month marks the return of our traditional health and medical issue, highlighting some of the leading medical facilities and health professionals in our area.

In our special Faces of Health section, we had an opportunity to view an actual neurosurgical procedure where some of the latest advances in technology are underway at Wellington Regional Medical Center.

Thanks to this technology, there’s no need for patients suffering with acute brain or spine disorders to travel long distances for treatment. We also stopped by the Children’s Hospital at Palms West to see firsthand the warm, caring environment they provide for pediatric patients. A recent expansion greatly expanded the number of pediatric beds at Palms West Hospital to serve its growing focus on pediatric medicine.

The opening of the area’s newest medical center, Bethesda Hospital West, brings another anchor to the medical arts in the western communities. This state-of-the-art facility puts an emphasis on comfort through its hotel-like amenities promoting patients’ healing and wellness. In the future, look for major expansion plans as Bethesda Hospital West continues to grow at the corner of State Road 7 and Boynton Beach Blvd.

Dentistry has come a long way in recent years, and Dr. Farokh Jiveh introduces us to a revolutionary, new technique in digital implant dentistry. He explains the benefits of this new procedure, as the patient must make only a single follow-up visit from the initial appointment. In keeping with our health and medical theme, this month’s Volunteer of the Year Award nominee is Dr. Joseph Castro, a retired ophthalmologist who puts his skills to good use at the Caridad Center.

Also this month, we thank the Merrell family for sharing their thoughts on the loss of a very special friend of Wellington The Magazine, John Merrell. The Merrell family suffered a devastating loss when John took his life last

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year after battling mental illness. Out of this heartbreak, his family created the Merrell Family Foundation to help raise awareness of mental health issues.

Caroline Martino, this month’s Indulge Contest winner, will enjoy a relaxing time with the experienced stylists at Generations: A Hair Salon. Wellington Home features a high-end, modern house located in Palm Beach Polo. Wellington Real Estate profiles the mother-and-son team behind Illustrated Properties’ Boardwalk Group, Robbie Johnson and Ari Globerman. And rounding out the month, Wellington Table visits the new Sweet Bananas Grill, serving up fresh Latin favorites.

We hope you’re enjoying your summer.

Whether traveling out of the country, taking a family cruise or just laying out by your pool, be sure to stay cool and have fun!

Dawn Rivera, Publisher

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“We Will Get Through This Together” Wellington The Magazine’s Maureen Budjinski with her son, Jason Budjinski, community editor of the Town-Crier newspaper, at a June 8 fundraiser held on his behalf at the Madison Green Golf Club. The younger Budjinski is currently recovering from the first of several surgeries required as he battles a rare liver disorder along with Crohn’s disease.

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wellington social scene Photos by Denise Fleischman Women Of The Western Communities Present Annual Scholarships

(Left) Scholarship recipients with family members. (Right) Suzanne Turner of YWCA thanks the club for its donation.

Women of the Western Communities held its installation and scholarship dinner Thursday, June 13 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Four young women received scholarships, and the group’s new board of directors was installed.

(Left to right) Guest speaker Laurie Cohen with Maggie Zeller and Stacy Kaufman; (front) Barbara Barashick and Betsy Carroll with (back) Deborah Nuessly, Jo Cudnik and Marge Specht; Scholarship Committee members with recipients Jamila Picart, Sarah Hood (holding a photo of Erin McKay) and Sierra Montuori; newly installed board members Cheryl Dunn-Bycheck, Faye Ford, Mair Armand, Lynda Chicano, Carol O’Neil and Anne Hunter; and Caitlin Prather with her grandmother, Faye Ford.

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wellington social scene Photos by Denise Fleischman Wellington Art Society Celebrates The End Of A Successful Season

(Left) The new Wellington Art Society board. (Right) Ursula Fernandez, Tom Carey, Christina Ressa and Marie Lentine.

The Wellington Art Society held its annual installation dinner on Thursday, May 23 at Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. Members and sponsors were recognized for their artistic contributions to the Wellington area. For more info., visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org.

(Left to right) Norm and Ilene Adams, Steve and Sandy Axelrod and Adrianne Hetherington; Wellington Art Society President Leslie Pfeiffer (center) presents Ursula Fernandez and Adrianne Hetherington with orchids for their organizational help; Corinne Ingerman was recognized for giving art lessons at the Boys & Girls Club; Scholarship Committee members Jo-Ann Wolf, Suzanne Redmond, Bobbin Salisbury and Leslie Pfeiffer; and members of the outgoing board of directors are thanked for their service.

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The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce’s Taste 2013 featuring the Chocolate Lovers Festival was held Thursday, June 6 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. Restaurants and specialty shops served up samples of their food, beverages and desserts. The Best Business Display award went to the Bulk Candy Store. The Most Scrumptious Chocolate and People’s Choice Chocolate awards went to Johnson’s Custom Cakes and More. The Best Food Display award went to Havana Restaurant.

(Left to right) Maritza Rivera of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce joins all the award winners on stage; Karen and John Kissel enjoy Kilwins chocolates with Ron De Stephano; Ryan and Joey Lechter get a cooking lesson from Omar Dotto and David Tressler of the Gourmet Deli House; Erica Jeckert and Brad Line toast with drink samples; and Tree’s Wings Manager Erin Peel with chocolate-covered bacon, which took second place in the People’s Choice contest.

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wellington social scene Photos by Denise Fleischman Aquatics Complex Kicks Off Summer With Water Safety Event

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The Wellington Aquatics Complex hosted a free water safety event Saturday, June 1.

Make A SPLASH (Safety and Prevention Leaves All Swimmers Happy) featured displays by the Drowning Prevention Coalition and Palms West Hospital, while lifeguards demonstrated a neardrowning scenario. Pamphlets on sun safety and sunscreen were handed out to event participants.

(Left to right) Dr. Sarah Ferrer-Bruker applies sun screen to Luke Bruker being held by Dr. Jamie Groh; Mia and Briana Henry with Drowning Prevention’s Diane Hennessy showing the Res-Q-Me tool; Tyler Grove portrays a drowning victim; Grove gets rescued by Joey Campbell and Kamil Baska; and Jonathan Riotta performs CPR.

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By Joshua Manning, Lauren Miró and Ron Bukley

Council Debates Schofield’s Future Members of the Wellington Village Council put off a discussion in June on whether to fire Village Manager Paul Schofield. Discussion of the issue was a last-minute addition to the June 11 agenda by Councilman Matt Willhite.

Though Willhite had support from Councilman John Greene, Mayor Bob Margolis suggested that the item be tabled and a management consultant be brought in to evaluate the issue.

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig and Vice Mayor Howard Coates opposed the firing but agreed to table the issue.

Willhite said he thought the current management of Wellington was not working. “I don’t see a fix in the future, so I asked that this be put on the agenda,” he said. Gerwig asked for a reason. “I need specifics of what actually happened that makes you think he is not able to function in this job anymore,” she said. But Willhite wouldn’t give a specific reason. Margolis said he thought there was a lack of communication contributing to the issues in Wellington. He requested that council members allow Wellington to hire a management consultant he has worked with in the private sector.

During public comment, speakers were overwhelmingly in support of Schofield.

Former County Commissioner Ken Adams said Wellington needs to focus on healing. “Wellington is crying out for some healing, some stability, some leadership,” he said.

Settlement Accepted — Wellington will get some reprieve from its legal woes after the owners of the Equestrian Village site accepted an agreement to halt litigation for 180 days and re-file permit applications. The council was divided 3-2 in favor of making the offer in May, with councilmen Matt Willhite and John Greene opposed. Representatives of Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP), who own the site at the corner of South Shore Blvd. and Pierson Road, accepted the offer and have already begun the process outlined under the agreement.

Under the plan, WEP will be able to re-file applications for all of the necessary documents that must be approved before the site can operate.

They must resubmit a revised land development permit that complies with the original master plan — the one in existence before the former council amended it. The amendment was revoked last year, prompting the lawsuit.

“They have submitted a new plat under the original master plan,” Village Manager Paul Schofield confirmed, adding that the item will come before the council soon. Once that is approved, Schofield said that WEP could apply for a seasonal equestrian permit, which would allow use of the facility for horse shows between November and April. If the council does not OK the new applications and an agreement cannot be reached, litigation could continue after the six-month stay.

Auditors Concerned — Members of the Wellington Village Council heard concerns May 28 from an auditing firm hired last year to scour Wellington’s books for waste and mismanagement.

But the concerns were less about financial matters than staff response to auditors’ concerns. Auditor Antonio Grau of Grau & Associates told council members that he felt “uncomfortable” with the response from management during the process. “What I found a little unusual was the pushback,” he said. “We’re trying to do our job.” Grau stressed the importance of the audit being independent. “We can’t feel like we’re being pressured,” he said. Grau said it was not his findings that were of great concern but the response to them.

“I don’t think the situations were that bad here,” he said. “I think the reaction to our findings was bad.” Schofield asked whether Grau had addressed his concerns with upper management.

Grau said he had not. “I would hope, in the future, that if you have that level of discomfort, you come to me,” Schofield said.

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FacesHealth of Health Connections

Many of our area’s hospitals are home to some of the best in the medical industry. As medicine and technology continues to evolve, Americans are living longer and leading productive lives.

Life expectancy has dramatically increased over the last century due in part to extensive research and studies in modern medicine. This month, Wellington The Magazine highlights our major medical leaders, including Wellington Regional Medical Center, Palms West Hospital and new to the area, Bethesda Hospital West. We dedicate our annual health and wellness issue to you, our readers, as we wish you another year of good health and wellness.

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Children’s Hospital At Palms West Provides A Warm And Caring Environment For Pediatric Patients Story by Lauren Miró  Photos by Abner Pedraza

Having a sick child is a trying time for any family, and at Palms West Hospital, the staff makes sure children come first. With a team of experts in pediatric medicine, the hospital provides not only critical and long-term care, but also a warm and comforting environment for children and their families.

“Any time your child is sick or ill, it’s certainly a scary situation for parents,” Palms West Hospital CEO Eric Goldman said. “It’s important for parents to know that pediatric medicine differs from adult medicine.

If there is something more challenging, you want to be in a place that specializes in the care of children.”

Though all hospitals treat children, Palms West Hospital caters to their specialized needs for medical care, housing top pediatric specialists in an array of medical fields under one roof — the Children’s Hospital at Palms West, a sub-specialty hospital focusing solely on pediatric medicine. “While all hospitals will take care of children in their emergency rooms, most do not have the pediatric sub-specialty coverage you find at Palms West,” Goldman said.

With 48 pediatric beds after its expansion, Palms West Hospital continues to grow.

“With the expansion and new fourthfloor addition, we were able to expand the number of beds we have for our children,” Goldman said. “By converting some of the existing adult beds, we were able to add 16 more pediatric beds and a few pediatric intensive care beds.”

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The focus on pediatric care began 17 years ago, spearheaded by Dr. Alberto Marante, a pediatric intensivist.

“He helped grow the program from day one,” Goldman said.

Marante began working at the hospital in 1996 and helped to expand the pediatric services offered. “Palms West Hospital has a service-oriented philosophy that puts the needs of children and their families first,” Marante said.

Dr. Melissa Singer is the pediatric hematologist oncologist and opened her practice at Palms West Hospital seven years ago.

“I’ve always been impressed with the friendly and supportive atmosphere of the administration, physicians, nurses and support staff,” she said. “It’s a warm and welcoming environment, which is quite unique. Our goal is to give top-ofthe-line care to our pediatric patients with their best interests at heart.”

Having a professional staff of experts in pediatrics means that families don’t have to travel to see different specialists, Marante said.

“This is, in fact, what makes a children’s hospital,” he said. “It’s not so much

‘Palms West Hospital has a service-oriented philosophy that puts the needs of children and their families first.’

Dr. Alberto Marante a building, but the ability to offer a variety of integrative services that are not easily available without having to travel long distances.”

Goldman agreed, noting that patients come from as far south as Coral Springs, north from Okeechobee and east and west from both coastlines.

“We’re a pediatric referral center,” he said. “One of our core beliefs is that patients shouldn’t have to travel and transfer to receive care. They should be able to get outstanding pediatric care in their back yard.”

Singer noted that at Palms West Hospital, patients have a team of pediatric experts working together to treat children. “We work as a team,” she said. “We’re there to help each other

Dr. Alberto Marante and Dr. Melissa Singer with a pediatric patient.

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care for patients. By collaborating with the different sub-specialists, as well as the in-house team, we are very effective in treating patients and giving them comprehensive care.”

It is not only caring for a child’s health that is important, but also making their experience in the hospital as positive as possible under the circumstances.

To achieve this, Palms West Hospital makes sure children can still find enjoyment during their stay.

“Child life is of the utmost importance,” Goldman said. “We ensure that a child’s hospital room is a safe space. If they’re having a procedure, we take them into a procedure room so they don’t associate their room with having a procedure done. Their room is a place for their nurse to take care of them, so he or she is always seen as a friend.”

Additionally, the rooms are furnished with kid-friendly decorations and given a playful theme. There is also a playroom and teen room. On staff is a child life specialist, who provides support to patients and their families while engaging in therapeutic play meant to relieve the stress of the hospital stay.

“A very important part of the children’s hospital is the ambiance that is created for the pediatric patient,” Marante said. “We have sensitive and caring personnel focused on pediatric care, of which ‘play therapy’ is an integral part.”

Additionally, Goldman noted that the hospital works with local organizations that come to the hospital to brighten the day for the patients.

“These organizations hold everything

from junk food runs to Nerf fights, which allows the patient who participates to continue to be a child,” Goldman said. “It’s ability dependent for each child, but if a child wants to do something, many of these organizations can help. If a child wants to play video games, they’ll bring them an Xbox. If they want a specific game, someone will get it for them.”

And for the children who need the most critical care, such as those battling cancer, the Children’s Hospital at Palms West offers a special unit that aims to mitigate the risk of illness while allowing the patients to be children.

“We try to maintain as much normalcy as possible, but at the same time do everything we can to make sure the patients are not at an increased risk,” Goldman said. “We have an

The Children’s Hospital at Palms West is designed with the needs of pediatric patients in mind.

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“It encourages our staff to stay on top of trends in pediatric medicine,” he said. “As they teach tomorrow’s pediatric physicians, they are teaching the latest and greatest methods. They attend conferences all over the United States and bring that information back to the hospital. Whether it’s implementing a new program, such as working with local organizations to do pediatric yoga and reduce pain postsurgery, we are always looking at what the latest trends are.”

Though the hospital already offers comprehensive pediatric care, its reputation as a warm, inviting environment continues to draw physicians and families alike, which has helped the pediatric program’s continued expansion.

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Wellington Regional Medical Center’s Thriving Neurology Department Brings Latest Technology To The Community Story by Anne Checkosky  Photos by Abner Pedraza

There’s no need for patients suffering with acute brain or spine disorders to travel long distances for treatment. Wellington Regional Medical Center provides advanced neurosurgical services, including cranial and spine surgery.

That’s great news for the community because patients are more likely to have better outcomes when they receive fast and appropriate care.

“Wellington Regional works with neurosurgeons like Dr. Fakhoury, who have expertise and experience in evaluating and treating people with neurological conditions,” Chief Nursing Officer Michelle Epps said.

“Neurosurgeons provide the most current management and surgical techniques, including minimally invasive options.”

Using a minimally invasive approach leads to shorter hospital stays, less post-operative pain, minimal blood loss and faster return to work, Fakhoury said. “At Wellington Regional Medical Center, we use newer techniques to minimize pain and recovery time. We make the smallest incisions possible,” he said. “We are able to diagnose symptoms of back pain for our patients and design a treatment plan that helps ease discomfort so our patients may resume normal activities and regain their quality of life.”

Neurosurgery technology in action at Wellington Regional Medical Center.

Patients with ruptured lumbar or cervical discs, degenerative spine disease, spinal stenosis, fractured vertebrae, pinched nerves, and other painful and debilitating spine conditions can also get the sophisticated neurosurgery they need at WRMC. “Wellington Regional Medical Center is one of the premier providers of neurosurgical treatment in the area,” Interim CEO Robbin Lee said. “Our objectives are to become the benchmark, displaying quality patient care throughout Palm Beach County and South Florida.”

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doctors use special screws and flexible rods to limit motion in the spine and keep it in a more natural position to help patients with a degenerative disc disorder called spondylolisthesis; decompression laminectomy, where surgeons remove a portion of the bone above the spinal cord and any disc materials or thickened tissues that narrow the spinal canal; and disc replacement procedures, which is where doctors extract diseased discs and replace them with artificial discs that help preserve function and movement.

WRMC neurosurgeon Dr. Faris J. Fakhoury focuses on surgery of the brain and spine, inclusive of all pathology, such as brain and spine tumors, brain hemorrhages, brain trauma, degenerative spine disease, cervical and lumbar herniated discs, back pain, neck pain and artificial disc replacement.

Fakhoury decided that he wanted to become a doctor as a high school student growing up in Chicago. He called the spine and nervous system the most elegant and mysterious organs of the body.

“It represents one of the final frontiers for research and discoveries in medicine and science,” he said, adding that his training to become a

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neurosurgeon took 15 years, including four years of college, four years of medical school and seven years of residency.

At WRMC, neurosurgeons like Fakhoury work with a comprehensive team of doctors trained in brain, spine and nervous system conditions (neurologists); tumors of the brain and nervous system (neuro-oncologists); brain, spine and nervous system imaging (radiation oncologists and neuroradiologists); musculoskeletal conditions (orthopedic surgeons); endocrine gland conditions (endocrinologists); ear, nose and throat conditions (ear, nose and throat specialists); physical medicine and rehabilitation; pain medicine; and other areas to provide appropriate treatment for specific conditions, Epps said.

In addition, Fakhoury has access to the latest neuro-navigation technology for treating brain tumors and other

conditions that require brain surgery.

For example, Stealth Image Guidance allows surgeons to make smaller incisions with minimal hair clipping and smaller openings into the skull to remove tumors, he said.

Additionally, Stealth Image Guidance benefits patients by decreasing tissue damage, reducing radiation exposure and providing greater accuracy with better outcomes and reduced recovery time.

and post-op CT scans, frees up diagnostic staff and provides a higher quality of patient care. “This is the same technology that is used at all of the leading neurosurgery academic centers, such as the University of Miami, which allows for the same technology and expertise here in the community and which obviates the need to have to travel long distances for surgery,” Fakhoury said.

For surgeons, it also reduces radiation exposure, provides more consistent visual precision for placement, results in fewer complications, provides a larger field of view with no distortion and results in high patient satisfaction.

The system converts 400 images from a full 360-degree spine to threedimensional images in 26 seconds.

WRMC is proud to have provided high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission, it prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies, expanding programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.

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WRMC is now a 233-bed facility after a recently completed expansion project.

The new pavilion features 103,000 square feet, 80 all-private patient rooms, two ICU step-down units, hardwood floors, pendant lighting, spa-like décor and finishes, complimentary WiFi, flat-panel TVs, upgraded dining amenities, a new expanded pharmacy, new lobby and registration areas, sophisticated technology and more. The new pavilion transforms WRMC into a flourishing, 233-bed medical complex.

And earlier this year, WRMC introduced the new Alan B. Miller Pavilion, an achievement in innovative healthcare design. When the hospital opened its doors in 1986, Universal Health Services Chairman & CEO Alan B. Miller shared his vision for Wellington Regional Medical Center: that the patient would always be at the center of care and that the hospital would one day be at the center of a thriving community.

By incorporating the latest breakthroughs in technology, it is increasing staff efficiency, fostering patient engagement, augmenting the healing process and improving the overall patient experience.

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Dr. Jorge Acevedo recently performed the first InBone total ankle replacement in south Florida and is one of only a few surgeons in the state trained in this procedure. The surgery helps patients suffering from ankle arthritis.

Dr. Veronica Pedro recently treated a high-profile client, performing bone fragment-extraction surgery on boxer Lucian Bute, who was training for a bout to air on HBO. Compassionate, state-of-the-art orthopedic care are the hallmarks of The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery. Conveniently serving the Western Communities, including the surrounding Wellington, Loxahatchee, Boynton Beach and Belle Glade areas, the Center for Bone and Joint Surgery treats a complete range of orthopedic injuries and problems affecting all parts of the body.

Staffed by 11 highly skilled, board-certified orthopedic surgeons, The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches provides complete orthopedic care, offering the latest advancements in surgical and non-surgical treatment options tailored to your unique problems and circumstances. The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery offers specialized orthopedic treatments including arthroscopy, joint reconstruction, ankle replacements, hip, knee and shoulder replacements, as well as trauma and fracture repair.

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LOCAL SURGEON SAVES HAND OF PROFESSIONAL BOXER Dr. Veronica Pedro, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches, recently performed hand surgery on boxer Lucian Bute, current North American Boxing Federation light-heavyweight champion.

Dr. Pedro, who has treated professional athletes for more than a decade, including golfers, tennis and baseball players, extracted several bone fragments from Bute’s hand during a 40-minute procedure recently. This condition is not common among most people, but is common among boxers, she said.

And while most people with this condition don’t require surgery, Bute had a complication which was causing him pain, which is why he opted for the surgery, Dr. Pedro said.

Bute, who resides in Laval, Quebec, but was born in Romania, is a former super-middleweight boxer. He was supposed to fight former light-heavyweight champion Jean Pascal in May at the Bell Center in Montreal, Canada. It was to air on HBO. It had to be postponed because of the injury and a new date has yet to be set.

Bute could start training six to eight weeks after the surgery and box again at 10 to 12 weeks out, Dr. Pedro said.

“His long-term prognosis is good, and I am expecting a full recovery with no long-term complications from this condition,” she said.

So how did Dr. Pedro come to the make the acquaintance of Bute?

“He trains at the same fitness center as one of our employees.

She is the director of our outpatient surgery center, Palms Wellington Surgical Center. When he was having problems, the gym owner asked her for a recommendation for a local hand surgeon.

I’m grateful that I was recommended,” she said.

Dr. Pedro is a member of the American Medical Association, California Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Palm Beach Medical Association, Neufeld Society, Southern Orthopedic Society, the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

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SURGEON PERFORMS FIRST PROPHECY TOTAL ANKLE REPLACEMENT IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Dr. Jorge Acevedo, a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon and foot and ankle specialist at The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches, recently performed the first Innovative PROPHECY INBONE® Total Ankle replacement in the South Florida. He is one of only a few surgeons in the state trained in the procedure. INBONE® Total Ankle is a prosthesis used to reduce pain and restore mobility.

“The important thing about this implant is that it is the next generation of total ankle replacement. Unlike other total ankle replacements, it is the only implant that uses the same type of guidance system as we use in knee replacements,” Dr. Acevedo said.

The implant is supported by an adjustable length and fixed bearing system to support the patient’s anatomy. The vertical fixation allows for less bone removal and leaves the fibula intact.

Before total ankle replacements were available, the most common procedure was to fuse the ankle. “[A fusion] fixes it on one position. A woman would be unable to wear any kind of heel and it would create a more noticeable limp,” Dr. Acevedo said.

An ankle replacement, however, allows a more normal function, he said.

Patients with conditions that can lead to ankle joint deterioration resulting in pain, reduced range of motion and decreased quality of life, such as many different types of arthritis produce,

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are good candidates for the procedure, he said.

“Someone who is over the age of 50, is not too heavy and is not extremely active is ideal. The INBONE® Total Ankle is indicated for patients with ankle joints damaged by severe rheumatoid, posttraumatic or degenerative arthritis,” Dr. Acevedo said.

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the procedure and reduces operating time. Tailor-made cutting guides reduce the need for x-rays during surgery and increases precision, he said.

The results of ankle replacement today are good and the outcome of ankle replacement from a functional standpoint is better than that of fusion, Dr. Acevedo said.

“Usually, total ankle replacements last 10 or more years.

How long yours lasts will depend on your activity level, overall health and the amount of damage to your ankle joint before surgery,” he said.

Dr. Acevedo’s other areas of specialization include sports medicine and lower extremity conditions.

Dr. Acevedo has practiced orthopaedic surgery at The Center for Bone and Joint Surgery for more than 14 years. His clinical appointments include assistant clinical professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation in Miami; past director of the Diabetic Foot Care Center at Wellington Regional Medical Center in West Palm Beach; past vice chief of surgery at Wellington Regional Medical Center in West Palm Beach and is a member of the board of directors at Palms Wellington Surgical Center in West Palm Beach.

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To look back on the opening of Bethesda Hospital West is to reflect on a dream realized. Since the 1996 construction of Bethesda Health City in Boynton Beach, the Bethesda Healthcare System has recognized the need for a state-of-the-art hospital facility to serve western areas with the same dedication and commitment to care that the flagship hospital, Bethesda Hospital East, has offered since 1959.

health services in a caring manner for our patients.”

“I think the successful opening of Bethesda Hospital West is the result of all the dedicated teamwork of our physicians, management team, clinical staff, information systems specialists and support staff, as well as the tremendous support of the community,” President and CEO of Bethesda Health Roger L. Kirk said. “The hospital has run smoothly from the start, and it is because of the teamwork of all these individuals that we have been able to provide quality

Operating around the clock with an emergency department for adults and children, Bethesda West is a nonprofit, private, 80-bed community hospital with a mission that places patient comfort and healing above all else. With 600 physicians and a clinical staff of 300, Bethesda West provides care in areas as varied as cardiology and respiratory therapy to orthopedics and imaging services for adults and children.

Demand for Bethesda West’s services was evident from its opening day, when the emergency room saw 12 patients before noon the same morning it opened. Kirk said the community has shown a surprising amount of ownership already, receiving the hospital warmly and referring to Bethesda West as “their hospital.”

“What can be especially reassuring for parents to know is that the Pediatric

Emergency Department is staffed 24 hours a day by emergency-trained pediatric physicians who take care of minor bumps and breaks to more serious illnesses, and everything in between,” Kirk said.

Since its opening at the intersection of Boynton Beach Blvd. and State Road 7, the Bethesda West team has been hard at work to meet the demands of the growing western communities.

“We’ve been busy since day one, reflecting the community’s need for a hospital to meet their medical and emergent health needs,” Kirk said.

“The hospital’s census exceeded projections from the first week of its opening. Because of the high volume of patients, we had to open our second floor for patients on day three.”

Paramount to its success, Bethesda West’s commitment to quality treatment is in line with the parent company’s longstanding reputation

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for patient-centric care, a philosophy which is at the core of Bethesda Health.

Every aspect of Bethesda West has been designed with the needs of patients and their families in mind, down to the separate “onstage” and “offstage” elevator systems that serve the hospital.

“These elevators ensure that patients are transported through the hospital in a separate bank of elevators designed to protect their privacy, while visitors use another set of elevators off the main lobby,” Kirk explained.

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In order to further promote the healing and wellness of patients, Bethesda West provides an ambiance of comfort through its hotel-like amenities, such as flat-panel televisions and delicious meals, which are catered to the preferences of the patient.

With nurses stationed between rooms, response time to anything a patient might need is shortened considerably.

“In addition, the Pero Family Chapel and the adjacent healing garden give patients and visitors a quiet, serene place for meditation,” Kirk said.

Amenities aside, Bethesda West is equipped with four state-of-the-art operating room suites and a private, 10-bedroom intensive care suite, which enable physicians to provide the highest level of intensive and surgical care. In keeping with the practices of its eastern sister hospital, Bethesda West prides itself on privacy and the peace of mind that its surroundings and staff provide patients and their families.

Thanks to a warm reception and the work of a talented and dedicated team, Bethesda West is poised to grow with its surrounding communities in the coming years, Kirk said. The hospital’s 10- to 15-year outlook includes additional beds and ancillary services.

“We look forward to the development of specialty areas as well, including dedicated areas for orthopedics and cancer,” Kirk said.

The hospital has been designed to expand from its current five stories to nine stories and 400 beds, with a physician’s office building set to be constructed in the immediate future.

Kirk and the Bethesda West team are excited for what the future holds for Bethesda Health. “We look forward to seeing the opening of the new medical office building on our campus, giving our physicians more opportunities to practice closer to the hospital and their patients,” he said.

Bethesda Hospital West is located at 9655 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. at the intersection with State Road 7. For more information, visit www.bethesdawest.org or call (561) 336-7000.

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“My diet was always pretty clean, so even when I tried going ‘low-carb’ or ‘lowfat’, it didn’t seem to make any difference. One health spa in Brazil cut me down to 300 Calories a day and had me exercise all day. I didn’t lose a pound!” Jennifer blushed a bit, “I’m ashamed to admit it, but I fall for whatever the latest diet fad that promises ’30 pounds in 30 days!’ [3]” “I’m glad you’ve realized that these bogus diet clinics should really say, ‘I lost $350 in two weeks! Ask me how!’ [4]” “It was worse than that. One diet clinic sold me ‘vitamin supplements’ from their office pharmacy, but they really contained amphetamines, diuretics, laxatives, and other stuff I still don’t know what was in them. I had the worst palpitations, headaches and I couldn’t sleep through the night [5]. My primary had to put me on anti-depressants for six months to handle the withdrawal symptoms after I stopped them.”

“I’m glad you survived that ordeal, but honestly, you got off lucky. Crash diets are known to cause hair loss (sometimes permanent), muscle weakness, and potentially fatal heart arrhythmias [6]. The latest diet craze, the ‘HCG Diet’, is nothing new; it was debunked back in the 1970’s as a fraudulent scheme by doctors to exploit their patients for financial gain [7]. Just last October, the Texas Attorney General forced hCG clinics in that state to stop defrauding patients with their unethical marketing tactics [8].”

“Well, I’ve finally decided to make my health a priority. I checked you out on www.vitals.com, so I know you are board-certified and legit. So what are you going to do for me?”

“I scheduled 80-minutes with you today, so I have plenty of time to do a complete history and physical exam. There are some tests I would like done to pin down exactly what is going on with your metabolism. Untreated thyroid disorders can lead to pre-diabetes, and that can also lead to weight gain [9].”

Jennifer did test positive for hypothyroidism and insulin resistance, as well as a low metabolic rate measured by indirect calorimetry [10]. After being put on a regimen of behavior changes, diet, exercise, OTC supplements, and prescription

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I’ve finally decided to make my health a priority.

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medications, steadily, but surely, her weight decreased an average of two pounds per week until she lost the 60 pounds she put on over the last ten years.

“Dr. Woliner, ever since you fixed my metabolism, I’m not hungry anymore.

Really, I don’t even feel like I’m on a diet. I just eat normally.”

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[1] Galofré JC, et al. Increased postpartum thyroxine replacement in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

Thyroid. 2010 Aug;20(8):901-8.

[2] De Groot LJ. Dangerous dogmas in medicine: the nonthyroidal illness syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1999 Jan;84(1):151-64.

[3] I’m confused by the numbers of fad diets available that tout great weight loss. Are there any basic, simple weight loss strategies I can follow? Duke Med Health News. 2011 Jul;17(7):8.

[4] Federal Trade Commission. “Red Flag Bogus Weight Loss Claims”Washington DC. 2003. http:// www.ahpa.org/Portals/0/pdfs/03_FTC_Media%20Guide_redflag.pdf [5] Smith BR, Cohen PA. Dependence on the Brazilian diet pill: a case report. Am J Addict. 2010 May-Jun;19(3):291-2.

[6] Goette DK, Odom RB. Alopecia in crash dieters. JAMA. 1976 Jun 14;235(24):2622-3.

[7] Robb-Nicholson C. By the way, doctor. I’ve been trying to lose weight for a long time and nothing seems to work. What do you know about the HCG diet? Harv Womens Health Watch.

2010 May;17(9):8.

[8] Texas Attorney General. Multiple Texas Weight-Loss Clinics Agree To Stop Marketing Prescription Drugs Improperly. October 27, 2011. https://www.oag.state.tx.us/oagnews/ release.php?id=3883 [9] Liu C, Scherbaum WA, Schott M, Schinner S. Subclinical hypothyroidism and the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome. Horm Metab Res. 2011 Jun;43(6):417-21.

[10] Perseghin G. Pathogenesis of obesity and diabetes mellitus: insights provided by indirect calorimetry in humans. Acta Diabetol.

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Dr. Kenneth Woliner is a board-certified family medicine physician in private practice in Boca Raton. He can be reached at: Holistic Family Medicine; 9325 Glades Road, #104, Boca Raton, FL 33434; 561-314-0950 knw6@cornell.edu; www.holisticfamilymed.com

Be Proactive To Keep Safe From West Nile Virus And Other Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

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fter a horse with West Nile Virus was euthanized in Loxahatchee in September 2012, coupled with last summer’s flooding, residents and officials were concerned about the spread of this deadly disease. Just what is West Nile Virus (WNV), how does it spread and how can it be prevented?

Last year was one of the worst on record for WNV infections in people.

As of November 2012, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention were reporting incidents of the disease in 12 states. More than a third of all cases were reported in Texas. In Florida, 59 cases were reported with two deaths blamed on WNV.

More than 300 species of birds have been identified as virus hosts. The house sparrow is considered the most important amplifying host.

WNV is a vector-borne disease, meaning it is transmitted from avian and mammalian hosts via mosquitoes.

Birds act as the “reservoir hosts.” The virus replicates within birds, while horses and humans are “dead end” hosts. The virus does not replicate and cannot be transmitted from or between horses or humans.

“Among mammals, humans and horses are the only ones known to die of WNV infection, almost always from the neurologic form of the disease,” CDC epidemiologist Dr. Erin Staples said.

WNV In Humans — People typically develop symptoms between three and 14 days after a bite by an infected mosquito. In humans, about one in 150 people infected with WNV will develop severe illness. The severe symptoms can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis.

Neurological symptoms are potentially permanent.

Since 1999, more than 25,000 equine WNV cases have been recorded, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. There were more than 500 cases last year reported in horses in 42 different states. That includes 14 cases in Florida.

Up to 20 percent of those who become infected have symptoms such as fever, headache and body aches, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. Symptoms can last for as short as a few days,

But humans are not the only group at risk.

though even healthy people have become ill for weeks.

Approximately 80 percent of people (about four out of five) who are infected with WNV will not show any symptoms at all.

Those age 50 and older are more likely to develop serious symptoms if they get sick. Those who spend time outdoors are at greater risk of being bitten by an infected mosquito. There is currently no vaccine for humans. The best way to avoid the disease is the diligent use of mosquito repellent and wearing long sleeves and long pants.

WNV In Horses — The most common, initial, clinical signs in horses infected by WMV include

(Right) Horses and humans are the two known mammals that contract WNV. Photo Courtesy facebook.com/LessThanThreePhotography

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More than 300 species of birds have been identified as reservoir hosts of WNV. Photo by Christian Palmer

dullness, lethargy and lack of appetite, combined with a low-grade fever of 102103°F. Horses may indicate abdominal pain, similar to colic, and there may be an onset of neurologic signs. These symptoms appear suddenly and are progressive.

“The hallmarks of equine WNV are what’s called muscle fasciculations and extreme changes in personality,” said Dr. Joan Norton, a veterinary internal medicine specialist and founder of Norton Veterinary Consulting and Education Resources. “Quiet horses may become hyperexcitable and aggressive horses become dull. Fine muscle fasciculations, or muscle twitches, of the face and neck are common and may only be seen by closely watching the movement of the whiskers.”

Fasciculations can, however, be so severe, and involve all four limbs, that

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Dysphasia or difficulty in swallowing has been reported.

There are no known antiviral medications that have proven to be useful once the virus is contracted, Norton said.

“Treatment is based on easing the symptoms. Flunixin meglumine (Banamine) early in the course of disease has a profound effect on fasciculations. Dexamethasone and mannitol can be used, especially in severely affected cases. Detomidine (Dormosedan) or low-dose acepromazine can provide relief from hyperexcitability,” Norton said.

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Dr. Farokh Jiveh Introduces The Latest Technique In Revolutionary Digital Implant Dentistry Story by Alexandra Antonopoulos

Typically, advancements in dental technology aren’t heralded with the same media blitz as new cell phones or computers. But in recent years, new research and emerging technologies have allowed dental professionals help their patients achieve brighter, healthier smiles.

Perhaps it is because dentistry is not something the general public is faced with every day that many do not take notice of these rapidly advancing technologies. Without awareness of these advancements, though, how would we know if there is a procedure that can improve our dental health or appearance?

Local dentist Dr. Farokh Jiveh wants to bring dental technology into the public’s consciousness. His practice, Smiles By Jiveh, offers procedures in

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cosmetic dentistry ranging from tooth straightening to whitening and everything in between.

Jiveh has made it his mission to inform the public of these rapid improvements in dental technology, such as recent advances in dental implants.

“I coordinate and teach a course in cosmetic and implant dentistry to local dentists at the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic in West Palm Beach,” Jiveh said.

In preparing for his recent lecture on dental implants, he realized how dramatically clinical protocols and technologies have changed since his last lecture, offering faster and better procedures to patients. “From three years ago, it is like comparing Motorola’s DynaTAC 8000X, the world’s first commercial, portable cell phone, to today’s iPhone 5,” he said.

The dental implant is a fantastic replacement for missing or bad teeth, Jiveh said.

“Patients regain their chewing ability, good nutrition and health by having teeth that are solid and last a very long time,” he explained. “In general, the success rate for dental implants is 98 percent worldwide.”

Jiveh noted that such a high success rate is a great statistic, considering the amount of pressure and constant force that teeth sustain from regular chewing and biting.

Although dental implants themselves are not new, the method by which they are inserted into patients has improved greatly in recent years.

To understand how far this new technology has come, Jiveh described a typical dental implantation procedure performed on a patient requiring one implant. If the procedure were done utilizing regular methods, the patient probably would need to visit his dentist six separate times over the course of one year to replace a single bad tooth.

This excessively long process is the norm. “This is very routine and done all the time,” Jiveh said.

Within that year, appointments are set to take impressions of the patient’s teeth in order to create a “flipper,” or a single, removable tooth that the patient will use after the bad tooth is extracted and until he or she is ready for the implant.

On a second visit, the bad tooth is removed, the flipper is delivered and the patient learns how to remove and replace the appliance, which the patient will be doing quite often until he receives the implant.

“With the flipper, the patient has to take it out for every meal, which may be uncomfortable and at times embarrassing,” Jiveh said. “I have yet to meet someone who loves their flipper.”

Three to five months later, the patient is ready for his implant, but it won’t be uncovered typically for another five to six months after that visit.

At that point, the patient is almost a year into the process and the new implant is still not ready to be revealed.

A healing cap is placed over the

The iTero digital impression scanner makes a digital representation of the patient’s tooth.

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implant and, during another visit, the impression of the implant is taken and sent to the lab for the crown to be fabricated. At the patient’s sixth appointment, the doctor finally can fit the crown and the entire procedure is complete.

The Cone Beam iCat 3D scanner takes a three-dimensional X-ray of the area and combines this data with information gathered from the iTero scanner.

through an app called coDiagnostiX,” Jiveh said.

After that, the plan is e-mailed to the lab where the model is fabricated by replicating the virtually placed implant.

Instead of this long, drawn-out method, a new method utilized by Jiveh and his expert team uses the iTero intra-oral digital scanner, which allows a digital impression to be made of the patient’s tooth. “This replaces the conventional molding technique by taking millions of digital photos of the tooth’s surfaces and stitching them together,” Jiveh said.

“At this time, the lab also fabricates a guide to place the implant at the exact location that was planned through the computer,” Jiveh said. “Since we now know the exact location we are placing the implant, we can also fabricate a fixed, transitional crown to attach to the implant. On the patient’s second visit, the tooth is removed, the implant is placed with the guide and the crown is placed on the implant.”

The iCat digital cone beam then takes a three-dimensional X-ray of the area and combines this data with the data gathered from the iTero. “Once the implant is virtually placed, the plan is sent to the doctor’s iPad for review

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Patient Joan Sellack was extremely impressed by the groundbreaking procedure.

“It was all digital, just like on Star Trek, done in one visit and super fast,” Sellack said. “It was less than one hour from extracting the tooth to the post and the implant put in. It all fit perfectly. I was very amazed at how fast it went. It was not painful at all.

Comparing it to my husband’s implant procedures he had a few years ago, it is unbelievable. His took six or seven months, and he experienced much more pain.”

“This method is so new, so predictable and it provides patients with faster and more precise results,” Jiveh concluded.

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t isn’t always easy to tell if a loved one is struggling with mental health issues. And even once depression or anxiety is identified, if you can’t find the resources to help your loved one, the consequences can be devastating. Just ask Wellington resident and Ultima Fitness owner Jill Merrell. Last year, her husband, John, committed suicide. “We couldn’t find the proper resources soon enough to help him,” she said.

Hoping to prevent other families from going through that tragedy, Merrell and her children, Justin, 32, and Jessica, 28, formed the Merrell Family Foundation. Its aim is to raise awareness, spread the message that mental illness is a “real” illness, open a

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“We want to help identify and create a resource that is aggregating all of the resources,” Jessica Merrell explained.

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stopped them from making progress gathering information on mental health needs and resources in the community, Merrell said.

“Our ultimate goal is to help the community,” said Justin Merrell, owner of the marketing company SoVi Digital, based in West Palm Beach.

He hopes to be able to help brand the foundation using his team at the firm and the resources at his disposal. “Who knows how far we can take this?” he said.

Also bringing national attention to mental health locally, the Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County was recognized June 7 with

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‘Over the past year there have been a number of high-profile tragedies that, while terribly unfortunate, have started to open the door to conversation and hopefully legislation addressing mental illness,’ Jill Merrell wrote in a May letter to Merrell Family Foundation supporters.

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Merge receive is a questionnaire that asks patients to rate their responses to a series of nine questions with “not at all,” “several days,” “more than half the day” and “nearly every day,” Gionfriddo said. The questions range from asking patients if they’ve been feeling down, had trouble falling asleep, were sleeping too much, were tired, or had poor appetites or were overeating. The healthcare provider can then make decisions based on the responses. It might just be a red flag, where a diagnosis would not be made at that time, but it could also lead them to ask more questions, Gionfriddo said.

The healthcare provider could then prescribe medications if necessary, or perhaps refer the patient to a mental health expert. So far, Be Merge has certified 75 healthcare providers, and

Jill Merrell agreed. “Over the past year there have been a number of highprofile tragedies that, while terribly unfortunate, have started to open the door to conversation and hopefully legislation addressing mental illness,” she wrote in a May letter to Merrell Family Foundation supporters.

Gionfriddo is starting to get inquiries from several states as word gets out about the national award.

Locally, Gionfriddo makes presentations to medical groups, such as the county’s medical society, about Be Merge and is actively recruiting medical students and residents to get training. The training, sponsored by the University of South Florida in addition to the MHA, can be completed online and costs $99.

In addition, the MHA has just started an infants and children component to Be Merge, which targets pediatricians and others who treat children.

After the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Connecticut last December, it became clear there was a need for this type of program, Gionfriddo explained.

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ive yourself over to the experienced hands at Generations: A Hair Salon, and indulge in a new cut, color or entirely new look. With four generations of stylists in the family, Anthony Gutilla of Generations knows hair, and the salon offers seasoned stylists who know how to give customers what they want.

“This salon is my project in perfection,” Gutilla said. “We specialize in hair and are very clientoriented. I wanted to focus on what I know and do it well.”

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“You should be able to relax and have an enjoyable experience, but walk away with the look that you want.”

You can count on a professional, knowledgeable stylist with diverse experience in hair care and styling. “The people who work here have been in this business for years,” he said. “They’re professionals. They know what they need, and they do their jobs exceptionally well.”

Gutilla has been a successful stylist for more than three decades and opened Generations for his daughter, Kacy, who is following in her father’s talented footsteps.

At Generations, color is king. The salon offers a wide variety of color options, including natural and organic lines, to cater to each customer. “We have a large color following,” Gutilla said. “We are a color salon. We do all types of hair, but color is our expertise.”

At Generations, it’s about the client experience.

Step inside the modern salon and enjoy a complimentary mimosa or glass of champagne while you let the experienced staff treat you to a new look.

Gutilla gives his staff the freedom to use the lines they love best, meaning that customers can count on varied experience and knowledge. From Phytologie and Enjoy Hair Care to Difiaba hair products, customers can find what is right for them.

“When you walk in the door, you should have a glass of champagne in your hand,” Gutilla said.

“We’ve catered to the stylists in that way,” he said.

“They’ve customized what lines they like to use,

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and we give them that freedom. We have all-natural and organic lines. A lot of our products are sulfate-free. Each stylist has customized their products to give clients the best experience.”

Because of this, the salon has amassed a following and is now open Monday nights during the summer to accommodate clients.

This Month’s Indulge Contest Winner Congratulations to Caroline Martino, lucky July winner of Wellington The Magazine’s Indulge Contest. Martino was nominated by Donna Leverone. Martino will be treated to a day at Generations: A Hair Salon, where she will receive special treatment by the salon’s experienced stylists.

Can you use a distraction from your daily grind or know someone who can use some “me” time? If so, enter this ongoing contest today.

All you have to do is submit a short letter about why you feel you or your nominee should be chosen, along with a recent photo, to: Wellington The Magazine Indulge Contest, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. Then watch for upcoming issues, where we continue to highlight some of Wellington’s top salons and announce more lucky winners!

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Gutilla emphasizes education, keeping up with the latest trends. “Things are always changing so fast,” he said. “You have to keep on top and offer cutting-edge styles.”

Generations is also known for its consistency, giving clients great looks time and time again. “Clients know they can come in and expect the same quality of service,” Gutilla said. “The end result has always been consistent. We are reliable. Clients know they will get the look they like.”

Generations: A Hair Salon is located at 10240 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. For more information, call (561) 753-2232 or visit www.generationsahairsalon.com.

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Robbie Johnson And Ari Globerman Of Illustrated Properties’ Boardwalk Group Story by Deborah Welky  Photo by Abner Pedraza

Robbie Johnson and Ari Globerman, the mother-and-son real-estate team behind Illustrated Properties’ Boardwalk Group, have been living in Wellington since 1985 — ever since they left New Jersey to be closer to Johnson’s parents.

“I was 10,” Globerman recalled. “We were living in Palm Beach Little Ranches, which is now a part of the Village of Wellington.”

Although Globerman was obviously still in school, Johnson began selling real estate in the area almost immediately.

“I had been selling things for many years, just not houses,” she said. “But I got my real-estate license in 1986 and, since then, have always specialized in high-end homes and equestrian properties.”

Globerman, now also a licensed realestate professional, made the decision to join her in the business last year.

“Growing up in the area, watching my mother sell real estate, helping her open her office here in Wellington, I was

surrounded by it. I grew up with it,” he recalled. “Plus, the real-estate market in Wellington looks very optimistic right now. It’s one of the reasons why I finally decided to go into this business. It seems as if we are at the beginning of a new wave.”

Because he has lived in South America, Globerman brings another dimension to Johnson’s Boardwalk Group — he speaks Spanish and Portuguese fluently, and has a good working knowledge of the Latin American culture.

“I’ve lived in Brazil and Argentina, and I’m looking to market the Palm Beach County lifestyle to the influx of Brazilians coming to Miami. Second to Canadians, they are currently the largest consumers of Miami real estate,” he said.

To that end, Globerman is developing relationships with agents in Miami and has also linked with a real-estate agency in Rio de Janeiro. He is also hoping to see a quarter horse facility come to the area, to extend Wellington’s reputation as an equestrian destination. He can even find you a beachfront condo to go with a horse farm in Wellington, as a recent client requested.

So what does the future hold for Wellington real estate?

“Higher prices,” Johnson said. “There is a very high demand right now with a short supply. The equestrian community continues to be one of the leading consumers of high-end real estate in Wellington, and despite everything, it just continues to grow. Plus, Wellington continues to be a solid, grounded community because we have also maintained good schools.”

Globerman agreed. ”It is my belief that Wellington will continue to lead the way as a self-contained suburb because it offers the type of lifestyle that makes it a great place to raise a family,” he said. “People move here from other parts of Florida simply for the schools.”

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Retired Ophthalmologist Puts His Skills To Good Use Supporting The Caridad Center Story by Matthew Auerbach Photos by Abner Pedraza

“Volunteerism is the bedrock of the American psyche. No people give as Americans do, especially in time of need and crisis. It’s really the American way.”

That’s not a famous quote. You won’t find it attributed to any statesman or chiseled in stone on any monument. The fact that those words don’t exist in a history book doesn’t make them any less compelling or inspiring.

They belong to Dr. Joseph Castro, an ophthalmologist and Wellington resident who, since his retirement in 2006 and move here from the suburbs of New York City, has donated his time and talent to the Caridad Center, a free medical clinic located in Boynton Beach.

Castro is the July nominee for Wellington The Magazine’s Volunteer of the Year Award.

Castro grew up in Astoria, Queens.

He attended St. John’s University, where he also went to graduate school, receiving his master’s degree in physiology in 1958. It was there that a chance meeting put his career in focus and brought him back to his familial roots.

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rewarding period,” Castro said. “My primary goal was medical school, and it was at graduate school that I befriended one of the lab assistants who encouraged me to consider a medical school in Italy. My Italian heritage leaned me in that direction, and I finally applied and was accepted to the University of Bologna Medical School in Bologna, Italy.”

Castro looks back at his time in Italy as a gift that keeps on giving.

“It was a fortuitous decision and a wonderful experience,” he said. “I learned the language well — this made my grandfather very happy — and still keep up with it. I saw the beauties of Italy and its artistic history, met new Italian friends that we still keep in touch with and, oh yes, I completed the five-year curriculum and graduated in 1963 with my medical degree in hand.

I married my wife, Marie, in 1961, so she spent my last two years in Bologna with me. We have some wonderful memories of that time in our lives.”

Returning to the United States in 1963, Castro completed his internship at the Brooklyn Jewish Hospital and residency in ophthalmology at the Brooklyn Eye and Ear Hospital.

After moving to New York’s Rockland County, Castro opened a general ophthalmology practice in 1969. In the ensuing years, he and Marie raised their three children: Lenora, Christina and Joseph.

Having retired in 2006, Castro and his wife made their way down to Wellington one year later.

Castro said life in the village has been quite enjoyable.

“My wife plays a lot of tennis and has a wonderful group of tennis friends and also a group of acquaintances from our parish church, St. Rita,” he said. “She is captain of the Wellington senior tennis team, and her team recently won the senior tournament. I really am proud of her and her ‘young’ girls. I am a frequent visitor of the Wellington library. I also enjoy gardening and tending to our small yard. Together, we enjoy concerts and for many years attended the Metropolitan Opera in Manhattan, so we renewed our tendencies here at the Palm Beach Opera. We were pleasantly impressed by the quality and professionalism of the performances.”

Castro’s involvement with Caridad (www.caridad.org) came about by accident.

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“In 2009, I read an article about Caridad,” Castro said. “It was something I had been contemplating, and this sounded right. I put the article aside as we were on our way up north.

Upon our return, I called Caridad and was enthusiastically received by Rosa Lores, the volunteer coordinator, and Carmen Nieves, director of the clinic.

They couldn’t have been more pleasant and inviting.”

Castro became involved with Caridad’s Vision Van, a comprehensive vision program on wheels.

“The patients get a complete eye examination similar to my patients in private practice,” he said. “If the patient presents with a particular concern or symptom, we tend to them directly.

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“Those of us who volunteer at Caridad are trying to help break that cycle of dependency in whatever capacity, and open up the door of opportunity to those free to choose and achieve their dreams,” he said. “For us, volunteering is a privilege and a fulfillment of who we are as Americans.”

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This high-end, modern house is located in the exclusive Palm Beach Polo Golf & Country Club.

Featuring modern décor and unique elements, the 3,067-square-foot home boasts three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths on two stories. When entering the home, visitors automatically feel energized and ready for a party, and there is plenty of space to do so. The completely open floor plan leads to a large patio and pool area perfect for entertaining, as well as sprawling golf course and waterfront views. Complete with a den and a lounge area, the home’s real uniqueness comes from the minimal décor and stunning art pieces.

Living Room: The large living room features stunning white marble floors and high ceilings. Big windows keep the room bright, and the sliding-glass doors open onto the patio and pool area. The décor of the room is chic and modern, with a baby grand piano making a stunning focal point.

Staircase: The stairs of this two-story home are a beautiful architectural detail, winding up to the second floor.

Unique light fixtures hang from above, and mirrored details reflect the light. Upstairs, a gorgeous painting brings vibrant color to offset the clean white walls and black details.

Kitchen: The large kitchen provides plenty of space for cooking, entertaining and storage. It features upgraded steel appliances, a wall oven and a cooking island. The cheerful yellow walls are offset by stunning cabinets that give the space an ultra modern, professional feel.

Bar: The custom bar area is made to rock. From the sleek and polished bar that lights up with lava-lamp effects at night, to the large built-in shelves, the space was made to host a party. The décor is minimalistic, with clean white walls punctuated by black accents.

Dining Room: The dining space, located off the living room, has a clean but elegant feel. A modern-style chandelier acts as the focal point of the room, and the stunning black marble floors offset the modern white chairs. The space opens up to the covered patio, letting in plenty of natural light.

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Located on the first floor, the large master suite opens up to its own private courtyard. The space features red and black walls, as well as beautiful modern artwork. The en suite bathroom features a large bathtub and shower. The remaining bedrooms are located on the second floor and echo the same modern design. The guest bathroom is clean and modern with a unique tile detail in black and white.

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Fresh Latin Favorites Fast At New Sweet Bananas Grill Story by Lauren Miró Photos by Abner Pedraza

From succulent mojo pork to iconic sweet plantains, Sweet Bananas Grill gives you traditional tastes of delicious Latin cuisine in a new, modern environment.

Located in the Pointe at Wellington Green, the motto of Sweet Bananas Grill is “Fresh. Latin.

Fast.” And the restaurant delivers, offering freshly prepared food in a fast-casual setting.

Owner Jose Vilarino has spent nearly his whole life in the restaurant business — his family owns the popular regional chain Don Ramon. Sweet Bananas Human Resources Manager Hope Wallace said Vilarino envisioned the restaurant as a spinoff of his family restaurant.

“Jose had an idea for a fast-casual concept,” she said. “After being in the restaurant business for 30-something years and having more than 30 restaurants in his family, he wanted to do this new concept.”

Vilarino opened the first Sweet Bananas Grill in Fort Lauderdale last year. He expanded to open the Wellington location in April.

If you know and love the food of Don Ramon, you’ll find a similar dedication to excellent,

fresh and flavorful dishes, Wallace said. But the environment is a modern take on the concept, giving customers great food on the go.

“It’s all fresh food, prepared fast,” she said. “It caters not only to the Cuban food, but also has been expanded to include tacos, salads and other Latin favorites.”

The restaurant is bright, with large windows that illuminate the modern industrial-like décor.

The walls are a bright, but not overbearing, lime green with steel and wood accents.

Guests enter and order food from behind the large steel counter, which looks over the kitchen.

Then they can sit at an array of wood-block tables. Adorning the walls are photos from Vilarino’s family banana farm, which provides produce fresh to the restaurant.

“The plantains are brought to us from [Vilarino’s] brother’s farm,” Wallace said. “We peel them, we cut them, we do it all here. You’d think something like banana chips would be

(Below left) The mojo roast pork paired with fresh sweet plantains and black beans and rice for a classic Cuban meal. (Below right) The mojo grilled chicken features tender white meat grilled in a mojo sauce, paired here with red beans and yellow rice.

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Sweet Bananas Grill is committed to providing fresh food. “We don’t get anything packaged or frozen,” she said.

“Everything is made in-house. We make everything fresh daily, from the rice and beans to the sauces. It’s still highquality food. It just doesn’t take as long to prepare.”

Guests can customize their own meal, or choose from the menu. Sweet Bananas offers a “fast plate” option ranging from $5 to $11. “You get to pick a meat or vegetarian option with up to three sides,” Wallace explained.

“Most people choose three sides, because if you like rice and beans, that’s already two.”

And everything on the list is delicious.

Try the chimi-churri steak with brown rice, red beans and a side salad ($11).

The steak is perfectly grilled and tender, mixed with peppers that give the dish a flavorful flair.

The mojo roast pork is a must-have, whether you get it in a fast plate with rice and beans ($8-$10) or the mojo roast pork sandwich ($8). The pork is juicy with zesty mojo, melting in your mouth.

Pair it with fresh sweet plantains right off the farm and black beans and rice for a classic Cuban meal. Sweet Bananas black beans and rice is a classic take on the iconic dish. “Our black beans are vegetarian,” Wallace noted.

The mojo grilled chicken ($7-$9) is equally delicious, with tender white meat grilled in a mojo sauce. Try it with the red beans and yellow rice for an authentic meal.

You can also choose from several sides, including boiled or fried yucca ($3).

The fried yucca dipped in the Sweet Bananas custom garlic mojo sauce is delicious. Or you can try the banana chips ($2). The chips are crispy and tasty, and you’re bound to fall in love with one of the restaurant’s many fresh sauces.

Sweet Bananas offers a diverse array of Latin dishes, from tacos ($8) and quesadillas ($9) to empanadas ($2 each), vaca frita ($9) and more.

Another classic Latin must-have is café con leche, and Sweet Bananas brews an excellent cup ($2.50) for when you need a pick-me-up. Or, if you’re looking for a greater jolt, try the café cubano ($1.50) to start your day… or your afternoon.

Wallace said the restaurant has grown in popularity since opening. “We didn’t know what to expect,” she said. “But it just spread by word of mouth. The food speaks for itself.”

Sweet Bananas also offers catering with delivery, and soon guests will be able to place orders online for pickup. Vilarino hopes to continue expanding the restaurants across the state.

Sweet Bananas Grill is in the Pointe at Wellington Green at 10220 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more information, visit www.sweetbananasgrill.com or call (561) 793-7300.

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For a touch of the Florida Keys in your own back yard, visit Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. Located at 10880 W. Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green, Bonefish Mac’s offers excellent food in a family-friendly environment. For more information, visit www.bonefishmacs.com or call (561) 798-6227.

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant is located on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green.

Specializing in family-style Italian cuisine, Buca di Beppo is known for its large portions designed to serve several people. For more info., call (561) 7903287 or visit www.bucadibeppo.com.

Cilantro’s Gourmet Deli at the corner of Lake Worth Road and Isles View Drive is stocked with irresistible South American and Latin specialties. From catering Argentinean asados and paella for 50 to pizza by the square foot, Cilantro’s has something for everyone. For more info., call (561) 296-6500.

With more than 500 items on the menu, there is something for everyone at the Diner of Palm Beach, located at 12041 Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach, near the intersection of Southern and Crestwood. For more information, call (561) 7956695.

First Watch, the Daytime Café, is now open in Wellington at 2335 South State Road 7 in front of the Mall at Wellington Green near Office Depot. First Watch is open from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. For more info., call (561) 795-5500 or visit www.firstwatch.com.

For an authentic, elegant Italian experience, visit Franco Italian Bistro at 10160 W. Forest Hill Blvd.,

Suite 103, in the Pointe at Wellington Green. For more info., call (561) 615-1551.

Gabriel’s Cafe & Grille is Wellington’s oldest restaurant. Serving breakfast and lunch, Gabriel’s is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily in the Wellington Plaza at the intersection of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace. For more info., call (561) 793-0675.

The Grille Fashion Cuisine (12300 South Shore Blvd., Suite 10) is open for lunch and dinner daily. It is also a popular gathering place, open until 2 a.m.

Thursday through Sunday. For info., call (561) 7932110 or visit www.thegrillefashioncuisine.com.

Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine as well as wines from around the world at I’m Greek Today, located in Southern Palm Crossing at 11051 Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 333-4233 or visit www.imgreektoday.com.

India Grill & Bar is now open in Royal Plaza at 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. serving authentic north and south Indian cuisine. For info., call (561) 249-7168.

A visit to Island Jack’s Patio Bar & Grill, located at 4449 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, is like a trip to the beach. For more info., call (561) 6872122 or visit www.islandjacks.net.

JoJo’s Raw Bar & Grill (13889 Wellington Trace in the Wellington Marketplace) features steaks, burgers, fresh fish and more, along with a bar stocked with 100 different beers. For info., call (561) 427-1997.

Oli’s Fashion Cuisine & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green. For info., call (561) 7922220 or visit www.olisrestaurant.com.

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Stonewood Grill & Tavern in the Pointe at Wellington Green serves up exciting flavors in a casually sophisticated setting. Call (561) 784-9796 or visit www.stonewoodgrill.com for more info.

Taste of India is located at 7750 Okeechobee Blvd.

Aside from a full menu, it offers a bountiful buffet for lunch and dinner on weekdays and brunch on weekends. For more info., call (561) 721-8600.

TCBY in the Wellington Courtyard Shops offers selfserve frozen yogurt and more. For more info., call (561) 366-7725 or visit www.tcby.com/wellington.

Drop by the award-winning TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli in the Mall at Wellington Green for breakfast, lunch or dinner. TooJay’s is reminiscent of your favorite New York delicatessen. For more info., call (561) 784-9055 or visit www.toojays.com.

Tree’s Wings & Ribs is located at 603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Royal Plaza. Eat in or pick up wings, ribs, chicken and more. Visit www.treeswings andribs.com or call (561) 791-1535 for more info.

Triple Bar Bistro (3401 Equestrian Club Road, Wellington) provides a comfortable setting to enjoy anything from burgers to prime steaks and top quality seafood. For more info., call (561) 333-1150 or visit www.triplebarbistro.com.

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wellington calendar Tuesday, July 2 • The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, July 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.

• Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a Free Seminar on Elder Law on Tuesday, July 2 at 10 a.m. for seniors 55 and older. Elder law attorney Mark Shalloway will speak about protecting assets and getting the best long-term care at home, in an assisted living facility or nursing home. Pre-register in person, at www. wellingtonfl.gov or by calling (561) 753-2489, ext. 0.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Happy Birthday, America! for ages 6 and up Tuesday, July 2 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate the country’s independence by creating a patriotic wind sock. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Thursday, July 4 • Wellington will offer a Patriotic Pool Party from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Admission is free for children age 2 and under, $3 for juniors ages 3 to 17, $5 for adults ages 18 to 54 and $2 for seniors age 55 and older. For more info., call (561) 791-4005.

• Wellington’s Family Fourth Celebration will take place from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road), with free bingo, traditional games, inflatable rides, face painting and live music. Free shuttle service will be available from the Palm Tran bus stop at the Mall at Wellington Green beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Zambelli Fireworks Extravaganza begins at 9:15 p.m. For more info., call (561) 791-4005.

Friday, July 5 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a free screening of the movie The Croods on Friday, July 5 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.

Saturday, July 6 • The Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Department will host Crazy Games for children ages 4 to 13 every Saturday, July 6 through July 27, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Lindsay Ewing Park off Sparrow Drive behind the Village Hall complex. Children will participate in water-oriented fitness games to improve their athletic ability. Registration is available online at www.royalpalmbeach.com or www.crazygamesfl. com. Call (561) 790-5124 for more info.

Monday, July 8 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Messy Masterpieces for age 3 and up Monday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m. Dig into dirt, sand and other outdoor materials to create one-of-a-kind works of art. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.

• Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature a Free Book Review for seniors age 55 and older Monday, July 8 from noon to 2 p.m. The review will discuss Alexander McCall Smith, Scottish writer and emeritus professor of medical law at the University of Edinburgh. A light lunch will be provided. Pre-register in person, at www.wellingtonfl. gov or by calling (561) 753-2489, ext. 0.

Tuesday, July 9 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer Tuesday, July 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mara Cucina Italiana in the Mall at Wellington Green. To RSVP, call (561) 7906200 or visit www.cpbchamber.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Kids on Tuesday, July 9 at 6 p.m. Chess fans unite to practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Wednesday, July 10 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 8 and up Wednesday, July 10 at 4 p.m. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Jonathan Dickinson State Park Ranger Barry Richardson will tell the story of Trapper Nelson, a captivating figure in South Florida history, on Wednesday, July 10 at 6 p.m. at the Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.). This program is geared for adults. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Thursday, July 11 • Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd.) will offer a free lunch and learn seminar presented by Weiss Family Chiropractics for seniors ages 55 and older Thursday, July 11 at noon.

Pre-register in person, at www.wellingtonfl.gov or by calling (561) 753-2489, ext. 0.

• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, July 11 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Friday, July 12 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a free screening of the movie Captain America: The First Avenger on Friday, July 12 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Saturday, July 13 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Under the Sea Story Time for ages 3 and up Saturday, July 13 at 11 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs and ocean creature crafts. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Santana Tribute Concert on Saturday, July 13 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

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Monday, July 15 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon Monday, July 15 at 11:30 a.m. Call Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 578-4807 or e-mail marylou@cpbchamber.com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Ancient Angry Egyptian Birds for ages 8 and up Monday, July 15 at 3:30 p.m. A live-action version of Angry Birds has gone back in time to ancient Egypt. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

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Wednesday, July 17 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Raw Foods Diet: Truths & Myths for adults Wednesday, July 17 at 6 p.m. Palm Beach County Extension agent Ada Medina-Solorzano will discuss this increasingly popular lifestyle diet. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hooked on Crochet for adults Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to share and work on. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

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• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Pajama Tales for ages 2 to 6 on Thursday, July 18 at 6 p.m. Wear your jammies and wind down for the evening with bedtime stories. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

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Tuesday, July 16 • The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, July 16 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Dig Into Reading: Dancing Zora for all ages Tuesday, July 16 at 4:30 p.m. Actress and writer April C. Turner celebrates Zora Neal Hurston’s exploration of the cultural traditions of Haiti, Jamaica, Barbados and the American South through a lively, interactive program. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Friday, July 19 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Writing for TV: Lisa Seidman on Friday, July 19 at 3:30 p.m. This award-winning writer will give adults the inside scoop on her experience writing for popular TV series. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a free screening of the movie Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted on Friday, July 19 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Saturday, July 20 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Kids for ages 8 and up Saturday, July 20 at 2:30 p.m. Practice your strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Monday, July 22 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Legos for ages 8 and up Monday, July 22 at 4 p.m. Builders create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Wednesday, July 23 • The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a comprehensive plan amendment and transmittal hearing Wednesday, July 23 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Seashell Art for ages 7 to 13 on Tuesday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m. Bring small shells, or use those provided, to make one-of-a-kind seashell art. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Animated Candy Sushi for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles and create candy sushi. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

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Wednesday, July 24 • The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Wednesday, July 24 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.

Thursday, July 25 • The Palm Beach County Zoning Commission will meet Thursday, July 25 at 9:30 a.m. at the Vista Center first-floor conference room (2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www. pbcgov.com.

• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, July 25 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.).

Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find Out What It Means on Thursday, July 25 at 6 p.m. The Anti-Defamation League will present the Miller Early Childhood Initiative Workshop for parents and children to come together and enjoy activities designed to foster respect both for oneself and others, as well as prevent the development of prejudice in preschool-aged children.

Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Friday, July 26 • Royal Palm Beach will hold a Summer Indoor Flea Market with vendors selling their treasures to the public Friday, July 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at the RPB Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a free screening of the movie Brave on Friday, July 26 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Saturday, July 27 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sweet Stories for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, July 27 at 11:15 a.m. July is National Ice Cream Month and the library will celebrate with sweet stories and a special ice cream craft. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Rod Stewart Tribute Concert on Saturday, July 27 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Monday, July 29 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Hobbit Party for ages 12 to 17 on Monday, July 29 at 6 p.m. Do you love the Hobbit? Join the library for crafts and trivia. Food will be provided.

Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Tuesday, July 30 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, July 30 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Food will be provided. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

Thursday, Aug. 1 • Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd.) will offer free Wii Games for seniors ages 55 and older Thursday, Aug. 1 at 10:30 a.m. Preregister in person, at www.wellingtonfl.gov or by calling (561) 753-2489, ext. 0.

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Author Visit — Tami Hoag debuted her new novel, The 9th Girl, at a book signing June 21 at the Barnes & Noble store in Wellington. Fans of the best-selling author gathered to hear about her inspirations. Shown here is Hoag with Randi Rosenberg and Barbara Cicero of Barnes & Noble.

Wolves Car Wash — The Wellington Wolves travel basketball team held a car wash June 1 at the Blockbuster store in Wellington. Team members, siblings and parents joined in the fun. The Wolves are raising funds to attend a national tournament in Cocoa Beach in July.

Memorial Day — Wellington held its Memorial Day parade and ceremony May 27. Officials and veterans marched in the parade, while the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Pipe & Drum Band led the procession. Shown here, Councilman Matt Willhite and American Legion Commander Mike Pancia lay a wreath during the ceremony.

Pancake Breakfast — Cub Scout Pack 125 and the St. Peter’s United Methodist Men’s Group hosted a pancake breakfast May 18. The event benefited both groups. Scouts and pack supporters enjoyed a delicious breakfast spread. Shown here is Brad Stockwell with Daniel Ramos and George Greene.

VPK Graduation — St. Peter’s United Methodist Church held its Child Enrichment Center VPK graduation on May 31. The children sang songs and received diplomas for their hard work. Families and friends were able to enjoy refreshments with the graduates afterward.

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