Stefany Valderrama

1 week ago | cw34.com | Stefany Valderrama

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — If you’ve ever known someone on the organ transplant wait list you know the process is grueling, emotional and there’s no guarantee you may get off that list. As of today — more than 100,000 Americans are waiting for an organ transplant according to data collected by a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. New technology being used right here in South Florida is increasing the amount of successful organ transplants.

1 week ago | cbs12.com | Stefany Valderrama

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — If you’ve ever known someone on the organ transplant wait list you know the process is grueling, emotional and there’s no guarantee you may get off that list. As of today — more than 100,000 Americans are waiting for an organ transplant according to data collected by a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. New technology being used right here in South Florida is increasing the amount of successful organ transplants.

4 weeks ago | cw34.com | Stefany Valderrama

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — CBS12 News is bringing you into the lifestyles of the rich and famous -- the yachting industry. Being the captain of one of those boats is a powerful position. However, the CBS12 News I-Team found out, in many cases, there’s not a lot of background checks when it's time to hire the person who will be at the wheel. A recent case of battery in Palm Beach County led the CBS12 News I-Team into the world of mega yachts.

4 weeks ago | cbs12.com | Stefany Valderrama

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — CBS12 News is bringing you into the lifestyles of the rich and famous -- the yachting industry. Being the captain of one of those boats is a powerful position. However, the CBS12 News I-Team found out, in many cases, there’s not a lot of background checks when it's time to hire the person who will be at the wheel. A recent case of battery in Palm Beach County led the CBS12 News I-Team into the world of mega yachts.

1 month ago | cw34.com | Stefany Valderrama

In an exclusive report, CBS12 News is looking at safety inside our healthcare system for staff. CBS12 News has gotten a copy of a petition making the rounds, demanding that HCA Hospitals in Florida, which include HCA Florida Palms West Hospital and HCA Florida JFK Hospital, do more to address workplace violence and protect doctors, nurses, and other employees. As Stefany Valderrama reports, HCA leadership tells CBS12 News they’ve already taken those steps to make their facilities safer.