the SMG-managed venue #8 in ticket sales from October 16, 2012 to November 15, 2012. This ranking is a direct reflection of Cirque du Soleil, which debuted at Pensacola Bay Center with two shows in November. PSC inducts inaugural class into National Technical Honor Society Pensacola State College announces the formation of a local chapter of the National Technical Honor Society. The Pensacola State College Chapter inducted its first charter of 14 members in December on PSC's Warrington campus. Candidates for the National Technical Honor Society, Pensacola State College Chapter, must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of invitation to membership in order to be inducted into the Society. Once inducted, each member must complete 40 hours of community service and attend monthly meetings to remain in good standing with the organization. UWF’s Master of Public Health online degree program ranked in the Top 20 for Best Online Master of Public Health Degree Programs The University of West Florida (UWF) Master of Public Health online degree program was recently ranked in the Top 20 in the United States by TheBestSchools.org's list of the Best Online Master of Public Health Degree Programs. The university's program is offered through the School of Allied Health and Life Sciences. Baptist Health Care announces opening of Core Wellness Center Healthy Lives, powered by Baptist Health Care, is excited to announce the grand opening of The Core Wellness Center on January 3, 2013. Healthy Lives is a partnership between Baptist Health Care and employers in the community to create a healthier, happier and more productive workforce, as well as provide a solution to the challenge of rising health care costs. The Core is a comprehensive wellness facility for participants of the program. UWF BEI to release University Park & Northwest Development Project RFQ University of West Florida Business enterprises, Inc. (BeI) released the University Park & Northwest Development Project Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on December 20, 2012. University Park is the central area of campus, which will potentially include facilities such as a new student union, additional housing facilities, a football stadium, a parking garage and more. Also included in University Park are current facilities, such as the UWF Field House, Health & Leisure Building and the Wellness Center.
peopleonthemove< Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa appoints new wedding and special events manager Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, the largest full-service beachfront resort on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, announces the appointment of Kelli Sprague as wedding and special events manager. In her new role, Sprague will be responsible for managing weddings and local special events. She will provide all clients with a professional and friendly contact throughout their experience with Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Baptist Medical Group welcomes pediatric hospitalist Tamika Ussery-Freeman Baptist Medical Group is pleased to welcome pediatric hospitalist Tamika Ussery-Freeman, M.D., F.A.A.P., to their growing physician network and Baptist Hospital’s Mother-Baby Care Team. As a pediatric hospitalist, Dr. Ussery-Freeman will be exclusively dedicated to caring for newborns delivered at Baptist Hospital. She will be responsible for newborn assessment and care, including stabilization. Candy McGuyre named Corporate Director of BHC Marketing Candy McGuyre has been selected to serve as corporate director of marketing and public relations for Baptist Health Care (BHC). She is responsible for leading the organization’s marketing, communications, crisis preparation and management, and media relations. She has worked in the role in an interim capacity since May 2012. Most recently, McGuyre served the Baptist Health Care Foundation as director of public relations and development to generate awareness of and revenue through a broad range of fundraising initiatives. McGuyre earned a bachelor’s degree in communication arts at the University of West Florida. She is currently a member of the Women’s Board of the Baptist Health Care Foundation.
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