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Dr. Brian Slomovitz, Director of Gynecological Oncology at Mount Sinai Medical Center was the senior author of a clinical trial that was published by the New England Journal of Medicine last week. This achievement highlights groundbreaking research in the field of gynecologic oncology. Key takeaways include: 1. The prognosis for patients with recurrent cervical cancer is poor. Limited treatment options are available when disease progression occurs after first-line combination therapy. 2. In this trial, researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of Tisotumab Vedotin, a tissue factor-specific antibody linked to monomethyl Auristatin E, as compared with chemotherapy, in patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. 3. The median overall survival was significantly longer in the Tisotumab Vedotin group than in the chemotherapy group (30% reduction in risk of death). The results for progression-free survival also favored Tisotumab Vedotin (33% reduction in risk of recurrence). 4. Among patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer after previous systemic therapy, treatment with Tisotumab Vedotin resulted in significantly greater efficacy than chemotherapy. Brian Slomovitz

Mount Sinai Medical Center believes that holistic care includes preventative care. The Wien Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders provides free screenings so that the community can receive accessible, comprehensive health care, helping South Florida residents stay abreast of any changes in their health.

This week, Mount Sinai celebrates #NationalTherapeuticRecreationWeek to increase awareness about therapeutic recreation programs and services that can enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals receiving care due to illness or other challenges. At our medical center’s Eldercare PACE program in Hialeah, our dedicated medical professionals consistently equip participants with essential tools to support their physical and mental health. This includes a variety of engaging activities organized by our program, along with services such as physiotherapy, doctor’s appointments, medication assistance, and more. See for yourself how much our participants enjoy Eldercare! #RecreationalTherapy #TherapeuticRecreation #RecTherapy #Recreation #Therapy

Yesterday, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance to expand the county’s local provider participation fund. During the board meeting, Gino Santorio, President and CEO of Mount Sinai Medical Center, spoke about how the vote could lead to positive developments in healthcare by offering opportunities to the indigent and uninsured and by allowing patients, especially those with cancer, to access essential resources and services. At our medical center, our mission is to provide high-quality healthcare to our diverse communities through charity care and financial responsibility. We thank the commissioners for acknowledging this goal and, with the passage of this ordinance, enabling Mount Sinai Medical Center and other hospitals to better support underserved communities in Miami-Dade County. Gino Santorio

Earlier this year, Healthgrades named Mount Sinai Medical Center one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2024, marking our fifth consecutive year of excellence based on criteria like better survival rates and fewer complications. Our specialties shine as we have been awarded several Excellence Awards, including America’s 100 Best for Critical Care, Gastrointestinal Care, and Pulmonary Care for the third year in a row. What’s more, Healthgrades has recognized additional specialties by awarding Mount Sinai with a Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award, Pulmonary Care Excellence Award, and Neurosciences Excellence Award. #Healthgrades #BestHospitals2024 #Excellence #CriticalCare #Neurosurgery #WeAreMSMC

Congratulations to Anaida Simonyants, RN, our recent DAISY Award winner. Anaida's skilled, empathetic approach exemplifies the heart of nursing, and we hope that her light continues to illuminate the path of healing for all! #Nurses #RNLife #NursesOfInstagram #TheDAISYAwards #MountSinaiNursing #WeAreMSMC

For #UterineCancerAwarenessMonth, Dr. Brian Slomovitz, the Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, joined Thomas Herzog, the president of the GOG Foundation, and Mary Eiken, the CEO of IGCS, to discuss important global initiatives to treat uterine cancer, raise awareness, and create a more equitable approach to care. As the GOG partner’s Uterine Cancer lead, Dr. Slomovitz aims to expand access to uterine cancer care for diverse communities, both at Mount Sinai and beyond. To learn more about the GOG Foundation, please visit gog.org. #UCAM #UterineCancer #WomensHealth #GynecologicCancer #Cancer Brian Slomovitz

In 2024, Healthgrades named Mount Sinai Medical Center within the Top 100 Hospitals, positioning us within the top 2% of hospitals in the United States. This most recent accolade is a testament to Mount Sinai’s unyielding commitment to high quality, compassionate care.