By Christine Davis
Dr. Tilak Pasala recently joined the Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group. On staff at Delray Medical Center, he is the medical director of the structural heart disease program.
Pasala has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles, 12 book chapters, and served as principal investigator in several medical device trials. He is an expert in transcatheter procedures and complex coronary and peripheral interventions, including stent placement, atherectomy, and circulatory support.
Pasala has offices at 5352 Linton Blvd. and 5035 Via Delray, both in Delray Beach.
Honor puts JFK in top 5% of hospitals nationwide
HCA Florida JFK Hospital was named by Healthgrades as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2025, putting the Atlantis hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for clinical performance for the second year in a row.
Also, HCA Florida JFK Hospital received recognition related to its patient outcomes in areas that included surgical care, cardiac surgery, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, vascular surgery, stroke care and pulmonary services.
’Future of spine surgery’at neuroscience institute
Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health at Bethesda Hospital West, west of Boynton Beach, now offers spinal surgery utilizing next-generation augmented-reality technology.
The hospital’s first surgery of this type was done by neurosurgeon Dr. Timothy O’Connor, director of minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery.
“The future of spine surgery is here. While performing this procedure, we can see the patient’s anatomy in high definition, with their imaging superimposed directly in our field of vision to allow real-time guidance when wearing the AR headset during surgery,” said O’Connor. “… By harnessing this innovation, we will be able to reduce recovery times, minimize pain and significantly enhance outcomes for our patients.”
Nearly 100 patients get medical marijuana cards
More than 1,000 attendees joined MMJ Health, a medical marijuana clinic, for its Cannabis Carnival event on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach in January. The clinic provided free, on-site evaluations for eligible attendees, certifying nearly 100 patients for medical marijuana cards.
Music was by Stryder, and food was available from Sophia Burger. Vendors included Curaleaf, Jungle Boys, the Flowery, Trulieve, and Sunburn Cannabis. Guests had the opportunity to purchase cannabis-themed Adirondack chairs and play yard games with Marijuandack, and learn more about liver cleanse powder from Love Your Liver. Guests also had the opportunity to participate in a movement activation workshop with Elizabeth Scheer from Passion for Posture and learn industry weed insights from Tatiana “WeedMap Tats” Millan.
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