NEW METHOD OF HEART VALVE REPLACEMENT AT JFK
JFK Medical Center in Atlantis has added a new method of heart valve replacement to its cardiac surgery arsenal as an alternative for patients who are not strong candidates for open-heart surgery. “Only 125 centers in the country were selected, and only five here in Florida — and we’re one of those,” said Dr. Marcos Nores, medical director of the Valvular Heart Institute and Cardiovascular Services at JFK.

WELLINGTON WOMAN: BUSINESSWOMAN JOANNA BOYNTON
For Joanna Boynton, volunteering is a way of life. She has been helping people plan for a secure financial future since 1997 at the Boynton Financial Group office of Raymond James Financial Services. Boynton has also been deeply involved in charities and community projects. For these reasons, Boynton is this month’s nominee for Wellington The Magazine’s Woman of the Year Award.

WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL’S TWIN CO-VALEDICTORIANS
Wellington twins Crystal and Felicia Yan have a long history of academic excellence under their belt, topped off this May when they presided as co-valedictorians of the 2012 graduating class at Wellington High School. They will head this month to the University of Pennsylvania, where they will study molecular biology.

DAVID EISENSON HELPS WITH COLLEGE PLANNING 101
Mapping out a successful college application and admission campaign as well as how to finance a four-year college education — the best investment parents can make in their children’s future — has gotten quite complicated in recent years. This is where College Planning Masters and David Eisenson come in.

YOUNG WELLINGTON STARS LIGHT UP THE STAGE
Talented young actors from Wellington lit up the Lake Worth Playhouse stage in July during lively performances of the hit Broadway musical Hairspray. Guts, flair and spirit landed Andrew Spinelli, Megan Rochford, Christine Auguste, Taylor Rivera and Shenise Nunez roles showcasing their dancing, singing and acting.

MORRISSEYS CARRY ON TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
For four decades, the face of Stadium Jumping Inc. was legendary horseman Gene Mische. But it has been the Morrissey family that has been the core of the organization, and it truly is a family affair as the firm works to revive and expand horse shows across the country.

WELLINGTON WOMAN: PRINCIPAL GAIL PASTERCZYK
Few educators are so fully invested in making sure their educational experience is so rewarding as Elbridge Gale Elementary School Principal Gail Pasterczyk. For that reason, she is Wellington The Magazine’s August nominee for our Woman of the Year Award.

ERIC GOLDMAN TAKES OVER AS PALMS WEST HOSPITAL CEO
Palms West Hospital CEO Eric Goldman has been quite busy since taking over the reins in March. This month, he shares some of his plans for the future.

WELLINGTON REGIONAL’S ER A MODEL OF TEAMWORK
At Wellington Regional Medical Center’s emergency room, a team of doctors and nurses focus on consistency and quality of care, and a hospital expansion currently underway will bring a new level of comfort and efficiency to the facility.

MEDICAL POWER COUPLE DOV AND RACHEL EIDELMAN
Plastic surgeon Dr. Dov Eidelman and cardiologist Dr. Rachel Eidelman both have busy practices in their fields, they’re involved in local nonprofits, and they’re raising two young children.