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This month, in our annual health and medical issue, we explore some of the amazing, state-of-the-art healthcare services available here in Wellington. We visit with Dr. Andrew Shapiro and Dr. Kyle Eldredge of Advanced Surgical Physicians to learn more about their work improving surgical outcomes for patients, as well as meet adorable service dog Wrangler. We also learn about the work being done at the Wellington Orthopedic Institute, led by Dr. Michael Mikolajczak. Also in this issue, we learn about an important award won by the Advanced Breast Center at Wellington Regional Medical Center, and how local leaders are serving the community through the board of the South Florida Fair. Along the way, we check in with the winners of the recent Flavors of Wellington event and peruse the unique equestrian art available at a fundraiser for the Equestrian Aid Foundation.
In this month’s Wellington Today feature, Village Manager Jim Barnes explains the different ways that Wellington goes about getting public input into its budget process, which is now underway for the next fiscal year. Our Wellington History series this month focuses on the early years of the Wellington area’s two local hospitals, Wellington Regional Medical Center and Palms West Hospital. Both of these institutions date back to 1986. Finally, if you’re looking for a tasty and healthy treat, look no further than Fresh Mangos, which opened recently in the Mall at Wellington Green.
We’ll be back next month with our annual education-themed issue. Until then, we hope you are staying cool and enjoying a relaxing summer.