What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, and posture. It’s caused in utero or during birth by damage to the brain. CP can lead to various problems in motor function and sometimes results in seizures and difficulties in communication, learning, understanding and hearing. The causes of cerebral palsy can vary and might not always be definitively determined. Some situations associated with cerebral palsy include...

The exact requirements, titles, and scope of practice for midwives can differ significantly from states and regions within the United States. Some places recognize certified nurse-midwives, while others have independent midwifery practices. In Florida, the Florida Board of Nursing requires its nurse midwives to complete a master’s degree in nurse midwifery or a post-masters program in nurse midwifery before going on to earn national certification through the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). Some midwives in...

Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm, P.A. (HPS) has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, as a TIER 1 law firm, in multiple locations and practice areas. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking in Best Law Firms® on a metropolitan scale signals a unique credibility within the industry. The...

HPS Co-Founder Eugene K. Pettis has once again been selected to Florida Trend magazine’s “Florida 500” Florida’s Most Influential Business Leaders list. According to Florida Trend, selection is based on numerous factors: “What distinguishes Florida 500 honorees is demonstrated impact beyond their companies, and we place a high premium on community service and philanthropy. We look for individual to whom others in their communities or industry sectors turn to for leadership or who set a...

Oxygen deprivation during the birth process is one of the most common birth complications. It is estimated that 3 out of 1,000 newborns are affected. Different tools can be used by medical professionals to evaluate the severity of oxygen deprivation, clinically known as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), in newborn babies. HIE is a condition characterized by decreased oxygen and blood flow to the baby’s brain before, during, or shortly after birth that can lead to neurological...

As we have written about previously, there are approximately 6,800 prescription medications available in the United States. In addition, there are countless over-the-counter drugs, health supplements, herbs and other concoctions used by the public regularly to treat their health problems. Given these large numbers, medical professionals make mistakes in the ordering and disseminating of these drugs and other healthcare-related products.  There is also the risk of negative interactions between medications and other products. It is...

HPS is excited to once again be a sponsor of the Annual Broward County Public Schools’ Debate Initiative Luncheon, which takes place on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.  Please consider attending or sponsoring this worthy activity, which supports the debate programs for over 200 schools and 15,000 students! Click on the registration link below for information on tickets and sponsorship packages. We hope to see...

With the help of Pastor Marcus Davidson, from the New Mount Olive Baptist Church, Pastor Green, from the Mount Hermon Church and Pastor Philpart, from New Bethell Missionary Church, HPS partner Eugene K. Pettis will be hosting an educational session for their respective congregations to discuss what they can do to be their own best health advocates. This event takes place at the New Mount Olive Baptist Church, on Saturday, October 7, at 10 a.m....