Country Club Living - Palm Beach North - October 2026

O C T O B E R 2 0 2 6 | C O U N T R Y C L U B L I V I N G - PA L M B E A C H N O R T H 1 1 Emergency Care Close to Home – Submitted by Pamela Rada - Photos provided by Alan B. Miller Medical Center - Business Profile THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCATION With the brand-new Alan B. Miller Medical Center located right off I-95 on Donald Ross Road, many residents have closer access to life-saving care than ever before, including emergency services. "This is the first new hospital to open in North Palm Beach County since 1979. Access to compassionate care and timing are paramount to quality care,” says Shanteria Dixon, MD, MPH, FACEP, emergency services medical director at Alan B. Miller Medical Center. “We’re devoted to raising the bar in the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services for our community,” she says. QUALITY EMERGENCY SERVICES The emergency department at Alan B. Miller Medical Center is open 24/7. The specialized staff offers comprehensive evaluation and treatment for both major and minor illnesses and injuries. Through collaboration with ambulance services, a streamlined intake process, and access to multidisciplinary care, the hospital is equipped to treat serious conditions, such as heart attack and stroke, when time is of the essence. KNOWING WHEN TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM When an illness or injury occurs, knowing where to turn can make an already stressful situation a little easier. As the Palm Beaches continues to grow, so does the need for convenient access to emergency care. In addition to heart attack and stroke and minor ailments, such as fractures, strains and sprains, other conditions often seen in the emergency room include sudden or severe abdominal pain, migraines, lacerations and abrasions, and infections, including pneumonia and skin infections. Seek emergency care for any condition you feel is severe, rapidly worsening, sudden, or potentially life- threatening, and for the following symptoms: • Chest pain or pressure • Sudden inability to see, move or walk • Wheezing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing • Bleeding that won’t stop • Fainting or dizziness • Loss of consciousness or seizure • Sudden or severe abdominal pain • Serious burns For minor illnesses or injuries that need prompt attention but are not life-threatening, urgent care may be appropriate. Your primary care provider can provide routine care and care for ongoing health conditions and non-urgent concerns. THE CARE YOU NEED, WHEN AND WHERE YOU NEED IT “This community is booming, and Alan B. Miller Medical Center is going to continue to grow right along with it,” says Dr. Dixon. “The goal of everyone here, both now and in the future, will be to ensure this hospital has what it needs for the delivery of the same compassionate, advanced medical care for our neighbors that we would want for members of our own families.” In addition to emergency services, Alan B. Miller Medical Center offers cardiology and neurosciences, robotic surgery, radiology, orthopedics, and more. Also, every aspect of the hospital, both interior and exterior, has been designed for the exceptional comfort of patients and their families. Learn more about our comprehensive services at ABMmedicalcenter.com If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately or go to your nearest emergency room. Physicians are on the medical staff of Alan B. Miller Medical Center, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Alan B. Miller Medical Center. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations, and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website.