Photos by Carol Porter
A fundraiser was held for former Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig who is now running as a Republican for State Senate, District 93. The setting was the beautiful Cugini Wine Tasting rooms within the Polo Club in Wellington. Supporters gathered on May 22, 2024 and raised funds for Gerwig’s campaign. For more info, visit https://www.annegerwig.com/
Photos by Carol Porter
The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County held an Update from Palm Beach County to DC at Palm Beach State College on Monday May 20, from 12 noon to 1:30 pm. Speakers included Congresswoman Lois Frankel, County Mayor Maria Sachs, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus McCormick and Palm Beach County Director of Legislative Affairs Kasey Denny. For more information about the Women’s Chamber of Commerce contact them at 561-659-0285 or check out their website at https://womenschamber.biz
Above illustration by Rollin McGrail
Above: The band “Canvas,” raising funds for veterans on 6/29/24.
Above: New AW intern and “Teen Talk” writer Madison Mangoni
By Christini Rossetti
Winter is cold-hearted,
Spring is yea and nay,
Autumn is a weathercock
Blown every way:
Summer days for me
When every leaf is on its tree;
When Robin’s not a beggar,
And Jenny Wren’s a bride,
And larks hang singing, singing, singing,
Over the wheat-fields wide,
And anchored lilies ride,
And the pendulum spider
Swings from side to side,
And blue-black beetles transact business,
And gnats fly in a host,
And furry caterpillars hasten
That no time be lost,
And moths grow fat and thrive,
And ladybirds arrive.
Before green apples blush,
Before green nuts embrown,
Why, one day in the country
Is worth a month in town;
Is worth a day and a year
Of the dusty, musty, lag-last fashion
That days drone elsewhere.
By Madison Mangoni
If you haven’t seen it yet, there is a new movie out called “Inside Out 2”. It’s a must-see. The first film, Inside Out, explores the inner workings of a young girl named Riley. In the film, the viewer sees Riley’s life via the five emotions she experiences: joy, sadness, anger, fear, and disgust. Each emotion Riley feels is represented by an animated figure. This movie was launched in 2015 and quickly gained popularity.
Inside Out 2 was released on June 14, 2024. As with the first film, it is gaining popularity among people of all ages, from children to adults. As someone who frantically ran to purchase a ticket and attended the movie, I thought it was flawlessly produced, and the filmmakers went above and beyond.
Both films are excellent examples of how, as you grow up, you may encounter different emotions. I believe it is a great approach to assist children and teenagers in navigating the ups and downs of life and friendships.
As a teenager going through high school in the age of social media and technology, you have to carry your own joy and optimism in a crowd of hundreds of people to counter the negativity, which can rapidly become overwhelming. The film taught me that, while we should all feel joy, there should also be opportunity for our other emotions to shine through. Even while we all agree that no one should be unhappy all of the time, it is okay to feel sad and cry at times since sadness is a normal emotion, or to experience anger and frustration.
The new film introduces four new emotions as Riley grows into her teens: ennui, anxiety, envy, and embarrassment. When anxiety was introduced in the film, I was impressed by how skillfully they conveyed the emotion. I personally related to this character in my daily life. Many teenagers and children suffer from anxiety on a daily basis, even if they are unaware of it. It can show up as an upset stomach or irritability or many other forms. In one of the film’s last moments, Anxiety is shown causing a storm surrounding the console used to manage Riley’s emotions. In this scenario, Anxiety is desperately attempting to “fix” Riley. From the outside, Riley appears to be suffering a panic attack. Joy intervenes and instructs Anxiety to “let her go,” leading Anxiety to relinquish control, and all of Riley’s emotions collect around her sense of self, and her panic attack subsides.
This moment demonstrates that your sense of self is unique and has its own ups and downs, but how you adjust to them is what is truly important. Anxiety tells joy, “I’m sorry, I was just trying to protect her.” Many people believe that anxiety is a bad feeling, yet it is not intended to do harm. Furthermore, it is there to assist us if we allow it. We may confront anxiety and say, “Thank you, but I’m feeling brave today, so you can take a break.”
The moral of the story is that this film is genuinely outstanding to watch, and Pixar has outdone themselves. If you haven’t watched the film yet, I advise that you should, you might just be surprised at how you too can relate. It can possibly help you work through something you are experiencing right now or some new experience yet to come.
“Emotions they all serve a purpose; they deserve to be felt not fixed.”
Sincerely, Madison Mangoni
July 4th at The Seagate Hotel features Great Food, Children’s Activities, and Live Music on the Beach.
DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Seagate Hotel is the ideal setting for the 4th of July providing panoramic views of Delray Beach’s famous fireworks display and endless activities for both kids and adults.
Hotel guests of The Seagate gain private access to the Beach Club which offers spectacular views of Delray’s fireworks show starting at 9pm. Holiday programming will feature seaside kids activities from 11am-3pm, and a pool DJ from 12-4pm. The Shoreline Grill will showcase a holiday BBQ on the beach from 11:30am-5pm, along with popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones from 12-4pm.
July 4 menu at The Shoreline Grill:
Lemon Garlic Chicken Kebab
$20
Miso Shrimp Kebab
$22
Wagyu Beef Kebab
$24
Smash Burger
$20
Hot Dog
$16
Fish Sandwich
$18
Cheese Flatbread
$19
Carnivore Flatbread
$21
The Seagate is located at 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. For more information, visit seagatedelray.com or call (561) 665-4800.
Wellington, FL (June 27, 2024) – Technology and the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare prove to continue to drive the future of medicine. With advances in medical technology revolutionizing everything across the medical continuum, it is predicted that soon nothing will be left unaffected. Many wonder specifically about what impact AI will have on healthcare, especially since the most widespread understanding of AI is a writing output tool; however, AI is not limited to one way communication in the medical setting. Also surfacing with the prevalence of medical technology and the AI age are cost effective options that make profound impact without requiring expensive investments and disruptive changes.
A proprietary system that is gaining popularity in the radiology and diagnostic setting is ScriptSender, a system that uses AI to support the continuity and efficiency of care by enabling providers to securely send document referrals, notes, insurance information, clinical notes, and diagnostic reports in real-time directly to diagnostic facility servers. This eliminates the need for fax machines, use of complex interfaces, installations, downloads, DVDs, Health Level Seven (HL7), or Virtual Private Network (VPN) setups.
At its core, ScriptSender is designed to remove barriers such as complex interfaces, installations, or downloads that take time and are required with obtaining patient information. With ScriptSender’s AI supported system, providers are able to click the virtual print feature and send any file from any application or Electronic Health Record (EHR) program. Facilitating faster turnaround times for patient information, supports efficient continuity of care, and protects data integrity. The workflow automation handles tasks such as document routing, referral creation which sends directly to the EHR. This allows patients to be able to schedule their diagnostic procedure sooner since their information is readily available at the receiving facility.
ScriptSender allows the user to enable one-click, instant integration with any EHR or health information system. One-click improves the time it takes to get the information to and from the recipients, eliminating the chance of human error. Additionally, this technology removes the burden of traditional fax workflows and the cost of printing DVDs, saving on the overall cost of supplies and workforce.
Further, ScriptSender implements the use of Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLM), and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to remove barriers and burdens to the patient care continuum. Leveraging these tools enables ScriptSender to replace inefficient, manual workflows for clinical staff with fully automated solutions that help provide better patient experiences by reducing human error and delays in care.
The integration of AI and technology in healthcare is shaping the future of medicine. Continuous advancements in digital systems are replacing traditional methods, enhancing patient data transfer, and ensuring the best possible care.
To learn more about ScriptSender, please visit https://scriptsender.com/.
By Hannah Deadman-Arnst
When it comes to helping dogs and cats find “furever” homes, most rescue organizations must be resourceful.
With a commitment to providing love and quality care for homeless pets in South Florida, Good Karma Pet Rescue (based in Fort Lauderdale) is doing just that. Since Good Karma is volunteer-based, the organization relies on donations to meet the demand of helping hundreds of pets and sourcing critical supplies like food and medicine.
Jessica Jerchower started volunteering with the foster-based organization seven years ago. Since Jerchower lives in Wellington and was unable to regularly drive to Fort Lauderdale for supplies, she decided to get creative to cover costs.
Enter GotSneakers, a zero-waste sneaker recycling company in Miami that recycles and reuses sneakers. According to the organization, over 200 million pairs of shoes end up in landfills each year. So, the company accepts used sneakers and recycles or sends them to other nations in need. Any shoes deemed unviable are given to a renewable energy facility in Florida, where the shoes are broken down and used to provide clean, renewable energy throughout the state.
It was perfect timing. After learning about the company’s sneaker drive fundraiser program, Jerchower signed up. Now, she’s in her second year of utilizing GotSneakers to raise critical funds for Good Karma Pet Rescue.
“Fosters often need to rely on what’s been donated. So, I was able to use the sneaker money for special situations,” she says. “For example, sometimes with medical cases, it’s cheaper to remove [a pet’s] eye than save it. But if we have the resources to save the eye with that money, we can do that.”
Jerchower says she receives 25 cents to $7 per pair of shoes, even raising up to $250 a month. This supplements the cost of medical care, food, litter, and other supplies that Good Karma shelter pets desperately need. What’s more, the shoes are kept out of landfills—and South Florida’s precious ecosystems.
Jerchower calls the program a win-win for all.
“Why throw [sneakers] away when you can just give them to the rescue?” she shares. “It’s not costing anything for [people] to give to them us.”
While the program helps cover the ongoing demand of caring for pets and helping them find forever homes, Jerchower says one of Good Karma’s biggest challenges is keeping the rescue’s shelves stocked with food and litter.
Another is dealing with the continual influx of kittens as Florida continues to face a serious cat overpopulation problem. Each day, Good Karma receives calls for kittens. If they have an open foster, the organization can take the felines in—but often they must turn kittens away due to demand.
Other challenges include paying down balances at the vet and covering Good Karma’s transportation costs to bring adoptable kittens to shelters in the Northeast—a region that does not have a cat population issue and therefore can take in more adoptables.
Good Karma Pet Rescue currently partners with several local businesses to host GotSneakers collection locations, including Wellington Tennis Center, Pet Supplies Plus in Boca Raton, and Wellington Pilates. However, Good Karma is looking for more partners in South Florida. Students can even earn volunteer hours for hosting a collection.
“We are not in this to make money—we are there to save the animals,” Jerchower says.
To find out how to partner with Good Karma Pet Rescue through GotSneakers, click here. To learn more about Good Karma, search for an adoptable pet, or volunteer, visit goodkarmapetrescue.org.
Nonprofessional Photographers Invited to Enter Pictures Taken at Mounts by July 31 Deadline
(West Palm Beach, FL – June 28, 2024) Misty Stoller, Interim Co-Director of Mounts Botanical Garden, today announced that Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden is now hosting its 17th annual Photo Contest. Nonprofessional photographers are invited to enter pictures taken at Mounts between January 1, 2023 and July 31, 2024. There is a $10 entry fee per submitted photograph.
This year’s entry categories include Animal Life, Insect Close-up, Botanical Close-up, People in the Garden, and Scenic Landscape.
The Best in Show winner will receive a one-year Garden Steward Membership (value $150), and a $50 Mounts Gift Certificate. The winning photographersin all five categories will each receive a one-year Family & Friends Membership (value $95) and a $20 Mounts Gift Certificate.
Mounts Photo Contest – Rules
Mounts Photo Contest – How to Enter
Step One:
Complete the online Mounts Photo Contest Entry Form and submit payment at: https://www.mounts.org/photo-contest-july-2024/.
Step Two:
After registration and payment, entrants will receive a confirmation email with instructions to submit their photo(s).
Mounts Photo Contest – Rights to Photographs
About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:
With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 20-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. This project is sponsored in part by The Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanical is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.
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