Health Care & Wellness

When Elena Duni hears the phrase “Pilates princess,” she winces.  The founder of SQLPT, a boutique mat-based Pilates studio with locations in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Brickell, wants to dismantle the stereotype that Pilates is simply a fashionable workout for influencers in matching sets.  “Pilates is for everybody,” Duni says. “But it’s not for every mindset.”  For

Dr. Andrea Bretal, MDMedical Director | Weston Medical Health and Wellness1605 Town Center Blvd., Ste. D, Weston, Fl 33326 | 954-389-1800 | www.westondiet.com What excites you the most about recent developments in health care? The shift from treating disease to preventing it. Today we can identify risks much earlier through advanced diagnostics, biomarkers, and personalized medicine,

United Way Broward’s Coalition on Behavioral Health & Drug PreventionEmilia Vilaire-Monchery, VP, Community Impact, Youth Opportunity Maria Hernandez, LCSW, Chief Impact OfficerAisha McDonald, LMHC, Director, Training InitiativesMargaret Borges, Director, Youth OpportunityJanine Ribeiro, LMHC-QS, VP, Healthy CommunityAngela Ventura, Director, Community Based Strategies954-462-4850 | UnitedWayBroward.org | DrugFreeBroward.org | UnitedForSeniors.org Who is affected by behavioral health and substance misuse? 

Alan Mendelsohn, M.D., F.A.C.S.Expert Laser Cataract & Laser Glaucoma Surgeon | Eye Surgeon & Consultants4651 Sheridan Street, Suite 100, Hollywood, FL 33021 | 954-894-1500 | myeyesurgeons.com What was the most rewarding experience in your profession? I am considered a pioneer of laser cataract surgery and recognized by physicians as a preeminent expert in eye laser

Kevin Mosca, DOMosca Plastic Surgery1010 S Federal Hwy; Suite 101, Delray Beach, FL 33483 | 561-213-9693 | [email protected]@drbocaraton  How are AI and other technologies changing your field? Modern technology advances with photoshopping, editing, and even AI have made the field of plastic surgery incredibly challenging.  Patients coming in are showing “wish pictures” or aspiring to

Dr. Tiffany Sizemore Di Pietro, DO, FACC, FACOIFounder, Cardiologist & Concierge Medicine PhysicianDi Pietro Health305 SE 18th Court, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 | 954-523-4141 | DiPietroHealth.com [email protected] How are AI and other technologies changing your field? AI is revolutionizing how we approach preventive cardiology. We now have tools that detect heart disease risk earlier and

Michael Funk, MD, FACC, FACPNatasha Tate, ARNP, FNP-CMultimed VIP Concierge Internal Medicine and Cardiology1881 N University Drive, Suite 110, Coral Springs, FL 33071 | 954-710-0107 What is the biggest misconception patients/clients have when they first meet you? Many people expect a quick fix or immediate answers during their first visit. They often assume that a

Dr. Natalia AlvaradoFounder | Cosmetic & Restorative DentistAll Smiles Dental | Advanced Cosmetic & Restorative DentistryFort Lauderdale, FL | 954-564-2273 | www.allsmilesfl.com How are AI and other technologies changing your field? Technology is transforming dentistry by making diagnosis and treatment more precise than ever. Digital smile design, CBCT imaging, AI-assisted diagnostics, digital treatment planning, intraoral scanning,

Plum Market Aventura is turning back-to-school shopping into a family-friendly event with a three-day celebration designed to make stocking up for the new school year a little more fun. The specialty grocery store will host its Back to School celebration from Aug. 7-9, featuring discounts, product tastings, giveaways and activities for children. The event reflects

For many children, a hospital stay can bring uncertainty, fear, and long days away from the comforts of home. At Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, however, some of the most beloved members of the care team walk on four legs.  Freedom, Goldie, and the hospital’s newest facility dog, Dominos, are the stars of the hospital’s animal-assisted

In the ongoing fight against drunk driving and drugged driving, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Southeast Florida hosted its 15th Annual UKG & Salah Foundation Hero’s Pride Move with MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K Presented by the Florida Panthers & the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County on April 26, 2026.  Founder and Honorary Chairperson Heather Geronemus founded Move With MADD and MADD Dash

Design -Driven, Flavor-Forward, And Newly Crowned Winners On South Florida’s Dining Scene