FHRI Receives Large Grants to Save Lives in South Miami-Dade

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DRIVEN TO DINE April 25, 2009
HEART OF A CHEF April 26, 2009
HEART OF A CHEF AT JUNGLE ISLAND held on April 27 began with a
cook-off between three Shenandoah Junior High Schools students from
Esther Kirby’s class. The day rolled swiftly with wine demonstrations, food
tastings, Whole Food’s organic market, and included a Local Celebrity Chef
Cook-off first between Chef Howie Kleinberg (Bravo’s hit series Top Chef)
vs. Chef Ralph Pagano (Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen) and our Female Chefs from
South Beach, Chef Giancarla Bodoni (Escopazzo) vs. Chef Nina Compton
(Casa Casuarina at the Versace Mansion). Chef Howie Kleinberg won his
battle and Chef Giancarla Bodini was victorious as well. Congratulations to
Chef Howie Kleinberg who won the final challenge. Close to 1,000 visitors
enjoyed this culinary fun-filled, family event.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR
SPONSORS & IN KIND DONORS:
Whole Foods Market, Sanso, Nespresso,
Miami Modern Luxury, Nestle Waters, Le
Cordon Bleu, DelGrosso, US Food Service
PERMIT NO. 275
MIAMI, FL
schedule appointments as well as perform case management functions for
high risk participants. Those identified as high risk will also be followed by
Florida Heart for three months to ensure that treatment was sought, clinical
values improved and that changes in diet and physical activity levels are
maintained.
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Health Foundation of South Florida, a not-for-profit grant making foundation,
is dedicated to expanding access to affordable, quality health care
and providing funding that directly benefits the health and well being of
underserved individuals in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.
Since its inception in 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $75
million in grants and direct program support.
This year’s Driven to Dine reception
took place at Coach Don and Mary
Anne Shula’s beautiful home. A
special thank you to the Shula’s for
opening their home and hearts to
Florida Heart Research Institute.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR
EXHIBITORS: Abokado, American Brownie
Co., Andu Restaurant & Lounge, Arbonne
International, BeeCeutical, Brimstone Originals, Cabot Creamery, Chef Pascal, Fullei
Fresh, Gaby’s Farm, German Bread Haus,
Giardino Gourmet Salads, Gourmet Creations, Holistic Veterinary Medicine (Robert
Ferran, DVM), Hurricane Juice, Jennifer’s
Homemade, Kopali Organics, Le Cordon
Bleu, Lola’s on Harrison, Miami Herald, Nespresso, Nestle Waters, Nuts About Florida,
One Ninety Restaurant, Proper Form, Puro,
Red Dragon Fruit Co., Rosa Mexicano, Sanso Foods, Synergy Wellness Clinic, The Art
of Food, Via Viente, Whole Foods Market.
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“We are proud to partner with Community Health of South Florida, the
Health Foundation and United Way on this groundbreaking project,” says
Kathleen T. DuCasse, Florida Heart’s Chief Executive Officer. “Living for
Health closes the loop because it connects people without access to care
to a medical home, saves lives, keeps people out of emergency rooms and
saves the healthcare delivery system countless dollars.”
THANK YOU!
Miami Heart Research Institute
4770 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 500
Miami, FL 33137
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Coach Don Shula, Mary Anne Shula, Sue Elias,
Dr. Richard Elias, Chairman, Board of Trustees FHRI
Jeff Hawley, Program Officer, United Way of Miami-Dade
County; Frank Fernandez, Senior Vice President, US Century
Bank; Kathleen DuCasse, CEO; Tori Gabriel, Director of
Education and Prevention; Brodes H. Hartley, Jr., President/
CEO, Community Health of South Florida
Enclosed is my contribution
of $______________________
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to include FHRI in my will
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purchasing a Stop Heart
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ABOVE RIGHT
Kathleen DuCasse, CEO; Tori Gabriel, Director of Education and
Prevention; Peter N. Wood, MPA, Vice President of Programs
and Community Investments, Health Foundation of South
Florida; Brodes H. Hartley, Jr., President/ CEO, Community
Health of South Florida
FHRI Receives Large Grants to
Save Lives in South Miami-Dade
Florida Heart
Research Institute
proudly launched a
two-year grant funded
screening initiative
projected to save
hundreds of lives of
underserved residents
in South Miami-Dade
on Tuesday, May 17,
2008 at Community
Health of South Florida, Inc. The innovative project, named Living
for Health, will provide $185,000 toward free screenings for more
than 4,000 underserved and uninsured residents to identify those
at risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity and get them
into treatment before they suffer a life threatening event. Funding
for this project was provided by two generous grants from the Health
Foundation of South Florida and the United Way of Miami-Dade County.
Typically, Florida Heart Research Institute has found that anywhere
from 45–60% of those screened require follow up medical care ranging
from treatment for high blood pressure, cholesterol, or glucose to
immediate hospitalization. During the screening, those found to be at
risk will be urged to see a physician and counseled on simple lifestyle
steps that can reduce or reverse those risks. Living for Health is a
unique community based approach to health because those without a
physician or insurance will be referred to Community Health of South
Florida, Inc. (CHI)—a local federally qualified health center that treats
the underserved on a sliding fee scale based on their ability to pay.
In addition, AmeriCorps volunteers from CHI will be on hand to help
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Richard A. Elias, M.D., Chairman
Joe Ann Batcheller, Vice Chairman
Michael Weintraub, Chairman, Executive
Committee
William Allen
Ambassador Charles Cobb
Roger Michelson
William Morrison
Marshal E. Rosenberg, Ph.D.
Eugene Sayfie, M.D.
Ronald J. Scheib, M.D.
Richard Scott
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Anthony Abraham
Dr. and Mrs. Tony (Anabelle) Adams
Mr. James Angleton, Jr.
Mr. David Batcheller
Mr. Norman Braman
Mr. Jose M. Diaz
Dr. Malcolm Dorman
Mrs. Sue Elias
Mr. Charles Felix
Dr. Philip Frost
Mrs. Frank Holley, III
Mr. and Mrs. F. Lambert (Joy) Hooper
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard (Juliette) Klepach
Mr. and Mrs. Jan (Anne) Kruthoffer
Mr. Robert Mayer, Esq.
Ms. Mary Jean Mella
Mr. and Mrs. Bob (Fran) Moseley
Mrs. Mary Anne Shula
Ms. Jacqueline Simkin
Mrs. Joan Stout
Mrs. Dorothy St. Jean
Mrs. Gale Goldstein Tucker
Mrs. Barbara Weintraub
Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Elizabeth) Whalen
Mrs. Deborah Wolf
Mrs. Mary Young
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Kathleen T. DuCasse, CEO
Paul Kurlansky, M.D., Director of
Research
Maria Canossa-Terris, M.D., Medical
Director
Sallie Byrd, Sr. VP Development
Tori Gabriel, MBA-HA, Director of
Education and Prevention
Nancy Cavalie, Financial Manager
This Tag
Saves Lives!
Update on Stem Cell Resarch
Driven to Dine
Since time immemorial, man has sought the elixir of life. Perhaps the
most compelling reminders of our mortality come when heart attack
or stroke destroys the tissues of the heart or brain irreversibly. Until
recently, scientific dogma asserted that these highly specialized
cells were terminally differentiated; i.e. they could not reproduce
themselves. Recent discoveries have challenged that hypothesis
with the demonstration that the heart contains cells which, if
properly stimulated, may form new heart cells. Moreover, the bone
marrow contains a host of “progenitor” cells (cells which beget
other types of cells) which are “pleuripotential” (have the ability to
transform into more than one type of cell).
Our Second Annual Driven to Dine was a culinary and monetary
success. The event began with a reception at Coach Don and Mary
Anne Shula’s lovely home on Indian Creek where guests enjoyed
champagne and drinks donated by Pernod Ricard and Terlato Wines
International. The hors d’heuvres were prepared and passed by
Le Cordon Blue and Lyon and Lyon Catering. Jennifer Valoppi
welcomed the guests.
These discoveries have generated much scientific excitement
and public expectation, but, to date, clinical results have been
unimpressive at best. The problem? Scientific knowledge has not
yet caught up with therapeutic desire. More research is needed.
For this reason, the Florida Heart Research Institute is pursuing an
aggressive investigational strategy, focusing on two key areas. First,
we are working in collaboration with scientists at Columbia University
to determine the signals which direct bone marrow stem cells to
areas of heart injury. Additionally, we are working with investigators
at the University of Miami to characterize the nature and behavior
of the progenitor cells which reside in the heart itself. Research
findings in these areas will have direct impact on helping to restore
health to the millions who now suffer from the sequellae of heart
attacks—perhaps a new, if not eternal, lease on life.
We know that food labels have useful information—especially if you
know what to look for and where to look. Here are four important tips
for reading food labels:
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♥ Online www.stopheartdisease.org
Cacao Restaurant, Chef Edgar
Leal; Casa Casuarina at the
Versace Mansion, Chef Nina
Compton; Touch Restaurant,
Chef Sean Brasel; Chef
Allen’s, Chef Allen Susser;
Escopazzo, Chef Gian Carla
Bodoni; Neomi’s at the Trump
International Hotel, Chef
Kurtis Jantz; Ortanique on the
Mile, Chef Cindy Hutson; Table
8, Chef Govind Armstrong;
Capital Grille ; Mancini’s
Restaurant; Atrio at the
The Florida Legislature established
the “Stop Heart Disease” specialty
license plate to raise funds for
heart disease research, education
and prevention. Monies received
from the plate go to the Florida
Heart Research Foundation—a
wholly owned subsidiary of FHRI.
The funds are used only in Florida
and enhance the furtherance of the
Institute’s mission.
♥ Look at the serving size AND the number of servings per
container: then determine the calories actually consumed.
In general 100 calories is moderate and 400 calories is high.
♥ Limit these nutrients: Total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and
sodium. The %DV (Daily Value) should be limited to 20% or less.
Note that trans fat and sugar do not have a %DV however trans
fats should be avoided and sugar should be limited as well.
♥ Obtain enough: Dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron.
♥ Read the ingredients list: The ingredients are listed in descending
order, so if you are concerned about your intake of sugars,
especially added sugars, make
sure that they are not one of the
first two or three ingredients listed.
Some other names for added sugars
include: corn syrup, high-fructose
corn syrup, fruit juice concentrate,
maltose, dextrose, sucrose, honey,
and maple syrup.
This sample label is from a container of
Yogurt Creamy Fruit Blends, Strawberry
Banana flavor.
Conrad Hotel, Chef Michael
Gilligan; The Oceanaire
Seafood Room, Chef Sean
Bernal; The Restaurant at the
Setai, Chef Jonathan Wright;
Joley Restaurant at the Hotel
The Miami Heart Research Institute, Inc., doing business as Florida Heart
Research Institute (FHRI), was chartered in 1944. FHRI is an independent
public charity under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) with the mission
to stop heart disease through research, education and prevention. FHRI is
highly regarded in the medical community for its pioneering work in the study
of heart disease and its risk factors. The Research Division aggressively
employs a unique blend of scientific and clinical research in studying the
causes, effects and prevention of coronary heart disease. Prevention and
education programs are provided to both the medical and lay community.
How to Unscramble Food Labels
for Better Health
Astor, Chef John Suley; The
Forge, Chef Andrew Swersky
TOP Connie Angleton, James Angleton (Chairman), Alison Haimes, Walter Cook
MIDDLE Zammy Magda, Michael Weintraub,
Chef Allen Susser, Barbara Weintraub, Carolyn
Smathers; (seated) Alan & Sue Nichols, Dr.
Jose Szapocznik, Carol Russo, Henry Mangels
BOTTOM Jean Holley, Dr. Tony Adams &
Anabel Adams, Joy Hooper, Chef Kurtis Jantz,
Elizabeth Whalen, Mary Jean Mella, Sous Chef
Chad Galliano; (seated) Angela Batcheller,
David & Joe Ann Batcheller, Michael Whalen
Check
Stop
Heart
Disease on
your vehicle
renewal form to
make a donation
of $1 or more!
Florida Heart Research Institute is delighted to
be the official charity selected by the 2008-2009
Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of
Florida of the Order of the Eastern Star. Joanne
Heath, who was installed April 24 as the new
Grand Worthy Matron at their annual meeting in
Jacksonville introduced Kathleen DuCasse, CEO
of Florida Heart Research Institute to the 1,300
attendees. Kathleen inspired the audience with
statistics on heart disease nationwide and informed
them about how heart disease is different in
women. The Order of the Eastern Star will conduct
fund raisers throughout the state of Florida in the
next year and help to promote our license plate.
Thank you Order of the
Eastern Star!
Planned Gift
Gale Goldstein Tucker, a FHRI
board member, has included FHRI
in her Last Will and Testament.
She believes that “one should
have his or her affairs in order
at all times as tragedy can occur
when least expected.” Gale says
that “FHRI is a natural for me—
both my dad and son died of heart
disease; my dad from a myocardial
infarction and my son at birth from
tricuspid atresia with a severe
hypo plastic left ventricle. I have
faith that FHRI, both alone and in
conjunction with the prestigious
institutions with whom it partners,
is doing the finest research to
eliminate these and other problems relating to diseases of the
heart. I would be remiss if I did
not mention the extraordinary
capable leadership of Harvard
trained Paul Kurlansky, M.D.”