The Old Church in Palm Beach Serves as Setting for Intimate Jupiter Medical
Center Reception
JMC supporters gathered to hear from President and CEO about latest in
health care
JUPITER, Fla. – December 6, 2024 – On Thursday, Nov. 14, as the sun set on the Intracoastal Waterway, Jupiter
Medical Center supporters gathered for an intimate reception hosted by
Mimi and Leroy McMakin at their residence, The Old Church in Palm Beach.
The picturesque backdrop served as the setting for a discussion about
Jupiter Medical Center’s latest updates, including how the area’s
only independent, not-for-profit hospital continues to lead the region
in safety, quality, and patient experience rankings.
"It is a privilege to be with you tonight,” said Traci Simonsen,
Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, while
welcoming the crowd. “We are truly grateful for the opportunity
to connect with you and share our latest updates and achievements, which
continue to elevate Jupiter Medical Center and benefit our region.”
She then introduced Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, who detailed the hospital’s
latest updates, including its growth over the past 45 years, current growth
plans, and how it is advancing health care in the region using the latest
technology and treatments.
“Our growth is driven by the demand to provide the highest level
of health care in our region,” said Dr. Rastogi. “Three things
are fundamental for us at Jupiter Medical Center: providing the best quality,
safety, and patient experience. We attribute our success in these areas
to our status as the area’s only independent, not-for-profit health
system, which allows us to focus all our efforts on our community and
its needs.”
The following day, Jupiter Medical Center announced it was the only hospital
in the Palm Beach and Martin County region to receive an “A”
Hospital Safety Grade, the highest safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national
nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This ranking marks the hospital’s 12th “A” from The Leapfrog Group.
Also joining the discussion were several of the hospital’s esteemed
physicians:
- Julian Berrocal, MD, Yale-educated, board-certified and fellowship-trained
breast surgical oncologist, discussed the latest breast cancer treatments
available at the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center.
- Michael Sabbah, MD, board-certified and fellowship-trained in cardiovascular
medicine at the Mayo Clinic, discussed the Robson Heart & Vascular
Institute’s multidisciplinary approach to heart care.
- Jessica Schwartz, DO, a board-certified general internist with a special
focus on obesity medicine, detailed the importance of primary care for
overall health and wellness.
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.
Click here to see photos from the event.