Jupiter Medical Center Luncheon Features World-Class Physicians
The intimate reception included a roundtable with
the hospital’s leadership and leading doctors
On Wednesday, March 27, Jupiter Medical Center, along with luncheon hosts
Lee Ann and Jeffrey H. Alderton, welcomed an intimate crowd to Club Colette
in Palm Beach to hear more about the hospital’s world-class health
care offerings. The afternoon reception featured a gourmet lunch and a
lively panel discussion. Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of
the independent, not-for-profit health system moderated the conversation
between three of the hospital’s esteemed physicians: John A. P.
Rimmer, MD, FACS, FRCS, FRCSed, FICS, Medical Director of the Comprehensive
Breast Care Program; David S. Weisman, MD, FHRS, Medical Director of Clinical
Cardiac Electrophysiology; and Jessica S. Schwartz, DO, primary care physician
with a specialized focus on obesity medicine.
Traci Simonsen, Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Jupiter Medical Center
Foundation, opened the program by thanking the attendees for their ongoing support.
“Thank you for your trust in Jupiter Medical Center,” said
Simonsen. “As the area’s only independent, not-for-profit
health system, we are truly grateful for your generous and kind support
that allows us to further our impact.”
Dr. Rastogi then began the panel by acknowledging how much Jupiter Medical
Center had grown since its inception 45 years ago. At that time, it was
a 34-bed facility treating only 1,800 patients a year. Today, the hospital
cares for nearly 400,000 patients annually.
“Our growth is a by-product of demand for quality healthcare,”
said Dr. Rastogi. “When we look closer at the last five years, our
growth is more than double that of our community. This exponential increase
can be directly attributed to our focus on quality, safety and patient
experience. Jupiter Medical Center is the highest-rated hospital in our
region for these metrics, and we are proud to be the health care system
of choice, ensuring our community has the care it needs right where it
needs it most – close to home.”
Dr. Rastogi then detailed the hospital’s recent accolades, including
being recognized on Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals
2024” list. He also shared that Forbes recently ranked Jupiter Medical
Center as the No. 5 employer overall and No. 1 hospital in the nation
in the midsize category on its “America’s Best Employers 2024” list.
He also updated the crowd on the hospital’s latest expansion news,
noting that Jupiter Medical Center will open a new 92-bed Patient Care
Tower and five-deck parking garage next year on its main campus. The hospital
will also open a Neighborhood Hospital at Avenir in 2025, providing immediate
care access for more than 40,000 western Palm Beach County residents.
The state-of-the-art facility will offer 24-hour emergency services, inpatient
beds, operating rooms, diagnostic laboratory and imaging services.
During the medical discussion portion of the program, Drs. Rimmer, Weisman
and Schwartz highlighted the latest medical advances in their respective
fields, including how far medications and procedures have come in recent
years. Across all specialties, the physicians enthusiastically detailed
how procedures continue to advance with targeted and minimally invasive
options that often provide better outcomes. For example, Dr. Rimmer discussed
targeted breast cancer therapy, while Dr. Weisman noted that many cardiac
procedures can achieve great success without requiring open-heart surgery.
The physicians discussed Jupiter Medical Center’s approach to care,
noting it focuses on multidisciplinary teams of specialists and access
to the latest technology.
For more information about Jupiter Medical Center, visit jupitermed.com,
call (561) 263-2234, or follow Jupiter Medical Center on Facebook and
Instagram @jupitermedicalcenter or on Twitter @JupiterMedCtr. For more
information about Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, visit jmcfoundation.org
or call (561) 263-5728.
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ABOUT JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
Rated #1 in the region for quality, safety and patient experience, Jupiter
Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care
in Palm Beach County and across the Treasure Coast. Jupiter Medical Center’s
state-of-the-art facilities and leading-edge technologies enable its award-winning
physicians to provide a comprehensive continuum of inpatient and outpatient
health care services. Jupiter Medical Center’s specialty centers
of excellence include: comprehensive cancer care, cardiovascular care,
orthopedics, neurosciences, and women’s and children’s services.
For more information about Jupiter Medical Center, please call 561-263-2234 or visit
www.jupitermed.com.