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Larkin to Join Global Health Learning Opportunities Network
Written on in Medical Education, News.

We are proud to announce that Larkin Community Hospital is the FIRST Community Hospital in the United States to be part of the Global Health Learning Opportunities (GHLO) network of 86 participating allopathic Medical Schools that have been recognized for their educational reputation.  This has expanded our "Teaching Hospital" to one that includes fellows, residents, ...

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Larkin Participates in IEEE Conference
Written on in Event, News, Scientific Seminar.

Dr. Taghi Khoshgoftaar, chairman of the IEEE Conference with Dr. Gary Levin and Dr. Sirish Mulpura

Dr. Taghi Khoshgoftaar, chairman of the IEEE Conference with Dr. Gary Levin and Dr. Sirish Mulpura

Larkin Community Hospital was a proud participant in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) conference in Boca Raton, FL this week.  Dr. Gary Levin, Chief Academic Officer of Larkin Community Hospital and the Dean of the College ...

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Larkin Community Hospital's New Imaging Centers
Written on in News.

      Larkin Community Hospital has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire several Imaging Centers which have been operating  for the past 12 years under the name “Virtual Imaging” under the exceptional leadership of Mr. Juan Puig.  Mr. Puig informed all Virtual Imaging employees of this event. His entire staff (composed of 150 ...

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Drs. Skopit, Steinmetz, and Garlapati Accepted for Publication in JAOCD
Written on in Dermatology, News.

Three of our physicians have just had articles accepted to the 'Journal of the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology' for publication! Congratulations to Drs. Stanley Skopit and Steffany Steinmetz on the article, "Lamellar Ichthyosis: A Case Report and Review," and to Drs. Ashvin Garlapati and Stanley Skopit on the article, "Case Report: Follicular Mucinosis in ...

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Manuel Fernandez to Serve on Miami-Dade County Healthcare Preparedness Coalition
Written on in Community Outreach, News.

Larkin Community Hospital is pleased to announce that Manuel Fernandez, our Chief Nursing Officer, will serve on the Miami-Dade County Healthcare Preparedness Coalition!

The Miami-Dade County Healthcare Preparedness Coalition is pleased to announce its 2014 Coalition Committee Co-Chairs:

Steering Committee

Administrative Co-Chair:   John Braden, MD; Baptist Health South Florida John Braden, MD, Medical Director, ...

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CBS TV Network informative video about the health care reform
Written on in News, Patient Education.

How does the Affordable Care Act affect the insured?

How to receive high quality health care?

What does the Affordable Care Act mean for patients with pre-existing conditions?

How does Affordable Care Act impact preventive services like wellness exams and vaccinations?

These are some of the questions answered in this informative video from CBS TV ...

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Larkin Community Hospital Participará en la Iniciativa Del Centro Nacional De Atención Traumatológica Informada
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Para Publicación Inmediata

South Miami, Florida, 24 de Marzo del 2014 - - Larkin Community Hospital (LCH), uno de los 12 hospitales docentes legales designados en la Florida y el hospital de enseñanza para médicos osteópatas en los Estados Unidos que ofrece el mayor número de programas de formación, es una de las cinco organizaciones ...

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We Won 1st & 2nd Place in the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) Poster Competition!
Written on in Awards and Certifications, News.

Larkin Community Hospital is happy to announce that we won first place in the FOMA poster competition held over the weekend in Westin, FL. We won the first place in the 3 prizes allotted for resident poster projects.

1stPrize Winner: Dr. Abraham, DO OGME-5, mentored by Dr. Masri, MD, Department Chair of ...

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LCH RECIBE ACREDITACIÓN INICIAL PARA EL PROGRAMA DE RESIDENCIA EN ODONTOLOGÍA GENERAL
Written on in Dentistry, Graduate Medical Education, News.

El Dr. Bertram Moldauer Servirá como Director del Programa

Bertram I. Moldauer, DDS[1]

South Miami, Florida, 5 de marzo del 2014 - - Larkin Community Hospital (LCH), uno de los 12 hospitales docentes legales designados en la Florida y el hospital de enseñanza para médicos osteópatas en los Estados Unidos que ofrece el mayor número de programas de formación, ...

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