BioStem Technologies, a biotechnology company developing placental-derived tissue grafts for advanced wound care, is moving its headquarters from Pompano Beach to the Research Park in Boca Raton after the city agreed to award $300,000 in incentives.
BioStem purchased a 4-acre property within the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University for its administrative offices, manufacturing and distribution facilities.
As part of the incentive agreement, over the next five years BioStem will create 100 jobs that pay an average salary of $81,000. Each job must be retained for at least three years. The business also agreed to spend $49.5 million on capital improvements for the headquarters.
Dermatologist receives award from colleagues
Dr. James J. DeVoursney was named 2025 Surgeon of the Year by his colleagues in the Florida Society of Dermatologic Surgeons. DeVoursney is double board-certified in dermatology and Mohs micrographic dermatologic surgery by the American Board of Dermatology.
In addition to his clinical practice, DeVoursney teaches residents during their dermatology rotations through Baptist Health South Florida. His office, Boynton Beach Skin, is at 7740 Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach.
Over the course of his career, DeVoursney has received the Chancellor’s Award for Academic Achievement from St. George’s University School of Medicine, the Chief Resident Award from the University of Miami Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, and the George Ioannides Award for Excellence in Resident Dermatology Teaching, among other honors.
Delray Medical Center uses new spinal surgery system
Delray Medical Center recently utilized its new Medivis augmented reality spine navigation system in a procedure that was completed by neurosurgeon and chief of neurosurgery Dr. Lloyd Zucker.
“This system gives us an unprecedented level of visibility and precision during spine procedures,” Zucker said. “Being able to visualize patient-specific 3D anatomy in real time enhances surgical accuracy, efficiency and, ultimately, patient outcomes. This is a transformative step forward in spine surgery.”
In other Delray Medical Center news, Healthgrades recognized it as One of America’s Top 50 Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery with 17 clinical achievements in November. These distinctions included the Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award, Pulmonary Care Excellence Award and Critical Care Excellence Award. The hospital also ranked among the top 10% in the nation for both pulmonary and critical care services.
Also, Delray Medical Center recently earned bronze accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians as part of the Geriatric Emergency Department accreditation program. The accreditation process evaluates staffing, education, policies, protocols and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and safety for seniors.
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