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HEALTH

PROVIDER DIRECTORY

EYE CARE

THE EYE CENTER AND FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF SPORTS VISION One of the nation’s leading eye care centers in the heart of Pembroke Pines for 50 years. With specialties in Pediatric Eye Care, Sports and Performance Vision, Myopia Control, Dry Eye, Contact Lenses and Ocular Disease, The Eye Center can provide care for the whole family! Receive the same quality care as the pros with the team eye care providers for the Miami Dolphins and Inter Miami CF. Call (954) 432-7711 for an appointment or visit us at 1732 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines 33024.

FAMILY HEALTHCARE

DR. BARBARA SHARIEF DNP INC. Comprehensive Pediatric and Adult Care. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care to our clients. We will work with specialists, insurance companies, social workers, hospitals, and other ancillary professionals to provide comprehensive care. Patients can rest assure that we will provide safe, fast, and efficient service in the most caring environment. Monday-Friday: 9:00AM-4:00PM, Saturday: 9AM12PM, closed on Sunday. (954) 967-1900. 3351 N. University Drive, Hollywood, Suite B, Hollywood 33024.

FITNESS FACILITIES & PROGRAMS

LEGACY Legacy, the highly acclaimed P.I.T. workout system is in Pembroke Pines City Center. Our licensed private trainers with over a decade of experience have guided clients to lose anywhere from 5-99 pounds as well as reach new levels of strength, performance, and conditioning. Our one-hour sessions start as early as 5:00AM and last class at 8:15PM with beautiful showers for your convenience. Try a complimentary session! 10720 Pines Blvd, Suite H101-1/ H101-2 (next to Hobby Lobby). (786) 643-5155. Email: Jai@legacyfit.com.

SOUTHWEST FOCAL POINT COMMUNITY CENTER 301 NW 103rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33026. Call (954) 450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com. Chair Exercise, Water Aerobics, Tai Chi – All Levels, Senior Power Fitness, Mat Yoga, Chair Yoga, Salsa, Zumba, 20/20/20 Fitness, Senior Total Fitness, Chair Total Fitness, Meditation Quest, Ageless Grace, Line Dancing, Senior Power Fitness and Senior Total Fitness. Please call or go online to find full class schedules and fees.

FUNERAL CARE

BOYD-PANCIERA FAMILY FUNERAL CARE Hollywood and Pembroke Pines locations. (954) 989-9900 or (954) 983-6400. www.bpfamilycare.com. • ADVANCED PLANNING: One of the greatest gifts you can give your family is by pre-arranging your wishes ahead of time. Don’t leave the burden of these very important decisions on your family.

Call today to receive your FREE Planning Guide or request a free cost estimate. • FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS: Boyd-Panciera has been serving our communities for close to 90 years, now, 4 generations strong. We are here before, during and after the loss of a loved one. We offer many burial, cremation, Veteran and hospice packages. We are family owned and operated and are honored to serve your family during life’s most challenging time. Visit us today!

HOSPITALS, MEDICAL FACILITIES & URGENT CARE CENTERS

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MIRAMAR 1901 SW 172nd Avenue, Miramar, 33029. (954) 538-5000. 24-Hour Adult and Pediatric Emergency Rooms.

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST 703 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines, 33028. (954) 436-5000. 24-Hour Adult and Pediatric Emergency Rooms. www.memorialwest.com.

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PEMBROKE 7800 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines. (954) 962-9650

MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL 3501 Johnson Street, Hollywood 33021. (954) 987-2000. 24-Hour Adult and Pediatric Emergency Rooms. www.memorialregional.com.

JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive, Hollywood 33021. (954) 265-5324. JDCH.com. • CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL: A full-service, patient- and familycentered care hospital. Inspired by those we care for, we believe in the healing Power of Play, creating an environment where kids can be kids and parents are partners in care. We provide a comprehensive scope of children’s services through our inpatient and outpatient programs- from minor illnesses to some of the most complex medical conditions. Our advanced facility is staffed 24 hours a day by a major league team of pediatric specialists, and specialty-trained nurses and ancillary support staff. In addition, young patients are treated by one of the largest diverse group of board-certified pediatric specialists in the region. For all of these reasons and more, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital has earned the distinction of being the leading children’s hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. • CONCUSSION CLINIC: Whether it’s a sports-related or nonsports-related concussion or mild traumatic brain injury, count on us to deliver quality, coordinated care. We help navigate and expedite appointments with the right pediatric specialists to meet your child’s needs: Our team include physicians and therapists with specialties in Pediatric Sports Medicine, Pediatric Physical

Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric

Neuropsychology, Pediatric Vestibular Rehabilitation and

Pediatric Neurosurgery. Call (954) 538-5566 or visit

JDCH.com/concussion. Locations in Boca Raton, Coral Springs,

Hollywood, Miramar, Wellington & Weston.

NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S MIRAMAR URGENT CARE CENTER With co-pays that are typically lower than an emergency room visit, the Urgent Care Center at Nicklaus Children’s Miramar Outpatient Center offers personalized and prompt care for babies, children, teens and young adults under 21 years of age. Appointments with board-certified physicians and diagnostic testing are also available at this location, including free EKG screenings for young athletes. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (954) 442-0809 or visit nicklauschildrens.org/Miramar.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN BROWARD COUNTY Family Public Health Services: Birth Certificates, Immunizations, Children’s Dental, KidCare, WIC, Adult Specialty Dental, Family Planning, Health Education, HIV Prevention/Testing and more. (954) 467- 4705 or www.broward.floridahealth.gov.

INFUSION THERAPY

FLOW IV INFUSION THERAPY South Florida’s Premier Mobile IV Infusion Therapy Provider. WE COME TO YOU! Over 15 drips to choose from, there is a drip for any ailment such as dehydration, migraines, COVID recovery, immunity, stomach bugs, Sickle Cell Anemia, Iron deficiency, weight loss, muscle building, cellular regeneration & more! Call us at (954) 546-3905 or visit our website at www.flowiv.co for more information.

ORTHOPEDIC CARE

BAPTIST HEALTH ORTHOPEDIC CARE Baptist Health Orthopedic Care is conveniently located in Plantation and offers orthopedic and sports medicine services. You’ll have access to the same level of care as South Florida’s top professional athletes. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and are located at 1228 South Pine Island Road, Suite 310, inside the Baptist Health Wellness and Medical Complex just north of I-595 and Pine Island Road. Call (833) 556-6764 or visit BaptistHealth.net/OrthoPlantation to request an appointment or for more information.

PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE

JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDIC CENTER Locations in Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Hollywood, Miramar, Wellington & Weston. (954) 265-6300.

• PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY & [U18] SPORTS

MEDICINE: Meeting the needs of the pediatric & adolescent population with orthopedic injuries ranging from scoliosis and spinal deformities, bone tumors, fractures, hand injuries and upper extremity conditions, limb lengthening & deformities, hip injuries & hip disorders, concussions, sports & dance injuries and much more, your child will be cared for by fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic surgeons and physicians: Dr. Michael Jofe, Dr. Randolph Cohen, Dr.

Neal McNerney, Dr. Stephen Storer, Dr. Jeremy Frank, Dr. Eric Eisner,

Dr. Matthew Fazekas, Dr. Michael Dressing, Dr. Andrew Gupta,

Dr. Michael Aversano, Dr. Stephen Plachta & Dr. Stanley Szybinski who combined have over 80 years’ experience. We provide a full spectrum of care, with diagnostic imaging by pediatric radiologists and technologists, anesthesia care by board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists and rehabilitation by licensed and doctorate level physical therapists. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2022-23

South Florida’s best children’s hospital for Orthopedics, for the 4th year in a row. Locations in Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Hollywood,

Miramar, Wellington & Weston. JDCH.com/Orthopedics. • PERFORMING ARTS & DANCE MEDICINE PROGRAM: Dance is a complex physical commitment that requires holistic treatment of the musculoskeletal system. Physicians and physical therapists from the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Orthopedic Center specialize in caring for youth and young adult dancers and performing artists.

We apply a comprehensive evaluation from nutrition, bone health, and sports psychology in addition to management of acute injuries. Our experts specialize in the assessment and treatment of performance-related injuries. With experience caring for company dancers from the Boston

Ballet and Boston Conservatory, we cater to the unique discipline of dance biomechanics, flexibility, strength deficits, injury prevention and pointe readiness. Young dancers can expect full evaluation, diagnostics and treatment of all injuries. JDCH.com/Dance. NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY PROGRAM The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Program is a regional leader in treating pediatric musculoskeletal conditions, and was once again identified among the best in the nation for Orthopedics according to U.S. News & World’s Report’s 20212022 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings. Treatment for a variety of conditions is available at the Nicklaus Children’s Miramar Outpatient Center. For information or appointments, call (305) 662-8366 or email orthokids@nicklaushealth.org.

SPEECH, PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES

JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL REHABILITATION CENTER JDCH.com/Rehab (954) 265-4000. PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES: Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy, Feeding Therapy services and much more. Serving the needs of pediatric and adolescent patients – Our therapists specialize in the treatment of infants and children with a variety of diagnoses, including neurological deficits, sensory and auditory processing disorders, developmental delay and much more. Locations: Coral Springs, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Pines & Wellington.

[U18] SPORTS MEDICINE SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES Helping meet the unique sports injury prevention and treatment needs of children and adolescents. Every patient treated at [U18] receives oneon-one individualized sports physical therapy care provided by highly experienced orthopedic physical therapists. Our patients have our undivided attention, which can help improve outcomes. Our facilities are tailored specifically for the young athlete. Locations in Miramar, Coral Springs & Wellington. (954) 538-5500.

NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S REHABILITATION SERVICES Nicklaus Children’s offers a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic rehabilitation services in Broward County with locations in Weston and Miramar, including occupational, physical, speech-language, feeding and swallowing, and aquatic therapies, as well as therapeutic experts to rehabilitate sports medicine, orthopedic, and hand mobility conditions. To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, please call (305) 6638413 (toll free: 877-624-8413) or visit nicklauschildrens.org/Scheduling.

BAPTIST HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY & REHABILITATION Baptist Health Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation provides physical therapy and rehabilitation for a wide range of orthopedic and sports medicine injuries. Conveniently located in Plantation, we are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and are located at 1228 South Pine Island Road, Suite 330, inside the Baptist Health Wellness and Medical Complex just north of I-595 and Pine Island Road. For more information, call (786) 308-2000 or visit BaptistHealth.net/Plantation.

SUPPORT GROUPS & SERVICES

SOUTHWEST FOCAL POINT COMMUNITY CENTER 301 NW 103rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33026. The Southwest Focal Point Community Center offers individual and group counseling to registered members ages 60 and over. Our services are confidential and we strive to build a supportive network for adults. Individual counseling is provided by our Counselor on staff who holds a Ph.D in Psychology and by supervised Masters level interns. To schedule a counseling appointment or to obtain further information call Social Services at (954) 450-6888.

CAREMAX MEDICAL CENTER OF PEMBROKE PINES AT SOUTHWEST FOCAL POINT CENTER Se hâbla español. 501 NW 103 Avenue, Pembroke Pines 33026. (954) 251-1497. www.caremax.net; ytrejo@caremax.net. Serving all members of the community. Services include comprehensive primary care, all specialties, including in house dental and optometry, laboratories, pharmacy with delivery, pain management and massage therapy, transportation, Preventive Medicine and Disease Management.

CHILDREN’S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD COUNTY The Children’s Services Council of Broward County funds over one hundred programs that support one in three children and their families county wide. Programs include: helping expectant mothers deliver healthy babies, providing safe and affordable childcare services, helping to keep youth out of the juvenile justice system, assist aging foster care youth to find housing and employment, assist grandparents and relative caregivers in finding support, assisting the special needs youth population to become contributing members of the community and much more. To learn more about the CSC and our funded programs please call us at (954) 377-1000 or visit us on the web at www.cscbroward.org.