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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Russell Cole, M.D., President
John Meade, M.D., President-Elect
Brence Sell, M.D., Secretary/Treasurer
Helen Paulson, M.D., Immediate Past President
Nicholas Farber, M.D.
Candace Gonzalez, M.D.
Narayanan Krishnamoorthy, M.D.
Alexander Loeb, M.D.
Michelle Miller, M.D.
Amy Neal, M.D.
Mary Norton, M.D.
Cassandra Parra-Ferro and Louisa Sellinger, CMS Alliance Co-Presidents
Cielo Rose, D.O.
Enrique Urrea-Mendoza, M.D.
Del Carter, M.D., Family Medicine Resident
Tom Block, MS, Executive Director, CMS
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The FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee Regional Campus honored its graduates at a May 12th dinner at the Governors Club. Capital Medical Society member Dr. Glorisa Merritt was presented the Dean’s Award, and will be completing her residency in Obstetrics-Gynecology at the Medical University of South Carolina.
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UPCOMING CMS MEETINGS/EVENTS
June 5, 2025
CMS Pickleball Night 6:30 – 8:30 pm The Pickle Pad Light refreshments provided Sponsored by TC Federal Bank
July 18, 2025
CMS Community Service Food-Packing Project 1:00 – 3:00 pm Second Harvest Warehouse 4446 Entrepot Boulevard
August 19, 2025
CMS Membership & CME Meeting
“Advances in Trauma Medicine”
Presenters: George P. Pennington, M.D. & Megan L. Morrow, M.D. 6:00 pm
Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks
August 28, 2025
“Evening Rounds with Capital Medical Society: Networking Night with FSU College of Medicine Students” 6:00 pm
FSU College of Medicine Atrium and Auditorium
September 16, 2025
CMS Membership & CME Meeting “AI in Medicine”
Presenter: Sam Ashoo, M.D. 6:00 pm
Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks
B. David Robinson, M.D. - 1st
Jay E. Allard, M.D. - 4th
Joel H. Kramer, M.D. - 4th
Charles G. Long, M.D. - 4th
David W. Smith, M.D. - 4th
Javier Escobar, M.D. - 5th
Christopher A. Griggs, D.O. - 5th
Spencer E. Gilleon, M.D. - 6th
H. Timothy Paulk, M.D. - 6th
Brett M. Howard, M.D. - 7th
Nola A. Munasifi, M.D. - 7th
Anthony Russell, M.D. - 7th
Erin Carlquist, M.D. - 8th
Donald A. Zorn, M.D. - 9 th
Kevin W. Draper, M.D. - 10 th
Eric Jay Berenson, M.D. - 11th
Shamil Corps Castro, M.D. - 12 th
John T. Bailey, D.O. - 13th
{MAY BIRTHDAYS}
Ryan R. Ramsook, M.D. - 13th
Sam Ashoo, M.D. - 14th
Hari K. Kolli, M.D. - 14th
Imara-Safi O. Scott, M.D. - 14th
Floyd Jaggears, M.D. - 15th
Chukwuma Okoroji, M.D. - 15th
Amanda Stephens, D.O. - 15th
Hugh E. VanLandingham, M.D. - 15 th
Lindsey Wells, M.D. - 15th
Mitchell Ford Peabody, D.O. - 16th
Mark T. Saunders, M.D. - 16th
Patricia A. Hogan, M.D. - 18th
Cybelle T. Pfeifer, M.D. - 18th
Jayati C. Singh, M.D. - 19 th
John P. Mahoney, M.D. - 20 th
Christopher Price, M.D. - 20 th
Kurt Luhmann, M.D. - 21st
Steven Medvid, M.D. - 23rd
Sudha Ravilla, M.D. - 23rd
Stephen Sandroni, M.D. - 23rd
Aaron P. Appiah, M.D. - 25th
Lisa Mook Sang Engel, M.D. - 26th
Jerry L. Harris, M.D. - 26th
Steven A. Currieo, M.D. - 27th
Hong Gao, M.D. - 27th
Gordon J. Low, M.D. - 27th
Jeffrey Rawlings, M.D. - 27th
Matthew Standridge, M.D. - 27th
John Agens, M.D. - 28th
Stephen C. LaRosa, M.D. - 29 th
David Oberste, M.D. - 29 th
Daniel B. Yang, M.D. - 29 th
Suzanne L. Harrison, M.D. - 30 th
Mehul Patel, M.D. - 31st
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Gregorie Elie Bupe, M.D. - 1st
Melissa Martin, M.D. - 1st
Connie L. Speer, M.D. - 2nd
Christopher Sundstrom, M.D. - 2 nd
A. Lane Janney, M.D. - 3rd
James S. Killius, M.D. - 3rd
Matthew A. Turtzo, M.D. - 3rd
Kandi Campbell, M.D. - 4th
Justin "Mac" Vining, M.D. - 4th
Winston R. Ortiz, M.D. - 5th
Robert S. Glickenberger, M.D. - 6 th
Brian Zirgibel, M.D. - 6th
Justin McFall, M.D. - 7th
Shane Rignanese, M.D. - 8th
Rishi Kalia, D.O. - 9 th
Okanta Jackson, M.D. - 10 th
Suzanne Morgan, M.D. - 10 th
Khalid Javed, M.D. - 11th
{JUNE BIRTHDAYS}
Neelima Ravi, M.D. - 11th
Scott Sellinger, M.D. - 11th
Timothy W. Bolek, M.D. - 12 th
Leonard Leichus, M.D. - 13th
Earl McKenzie, III, M.D. - 13th
Davis A. Rierson, M.D. - 13th
Nancy Loeffler, M.D. - 14th
Andres M. Vargas, M.D. - 15th
Scottie Whiddon, M.D. - 15th
Duncan Lea Jackson, M.D. - 17th
Lucille Tucker Saha, M.D. - 17th
Carlos A. Zapata, M.D. - 17th
Kyle Kilinski, M.D. - 18th
Deanna Louie, M.D. - 18th
H. Whit Oliver, M.D. - 18th
Barbara A. Williams, M.D. - 19 th
William Yaakob, M.D. - 19 th
Elias Mandujano Moreno, D.O. - 20 th
Jitendra Padalia, M.D. - 20 th
Kristin A. Harmon, M.D. - 23rd
Joseph Mazziotta, M.D. - 24th
Thomas Park, M.D. - 24th
Celeste B. Hart, M.D. - 25th
Kishor Muniyappa, M.D. - 25th
James Parker, M.D. - 25th
Matthew C. Davis, M.D. - 26th
Amanda B. Aronchick, M.D. - 27th
James Cade, M.D. - 27th
Ryan D. Curran, M.D. - 27th
Ronald Saff, M.D. - 27th
Leslie Emhof, M.D. - 28th
Russell D. Cole, M.D. - 29 th
Margarett Conklin Ellison, M.D. - 29 th
Amit Jain, M.D. - 29 th
Scott B. Taylor, D.O. - 29 th
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PROFESSIONAL NOTES
Del Carter, M.D. was elected to serve as the Resident President on the 2025-26 Florida Academy of Family Physicians (FAFP) Board of Directors during their Spring Forum in Orlando in April 2025. Congratulations, Dr. Carter!
NEW DOCS ON THE BLOCK
Meredith M. Maxwell, M.D.
Medical School: Medical Partnership of UGA & MCG
Internship/Residency: TMH Family Medicine Residency Fellowship: Emory Practice: Vitas Healthcare
Specialty: Family Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Care
CMS Members: If you receive accolades, please let us know, so we can include you in this section!
Email the details to Shannon Boyle at sboyle@capmed.org.
James C. Parker, M.D.
Medical School: Trinity School of Medicine
Internship: Case Western Reserve
Residency: Mercer University Fellowship: St. Luke’s Hospital Practice: TMH Physician Partners –General Surgery
Specialty: General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery
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CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS
On March 19th, Sheila Erwin, CPC, CPPM, Senior Consultant with Medical A/R Revenue Solutions, provided an excellent presentation: Let Me TeleYou About Tele-Health Billing/ Coding for 2025 in the Physician Office Setting.
Secure Records Solutions, represented by Travis Moss, proudly sponsored the April 16th Lunch and Learn.
We thank Medical A/R Revenue Solutions for sponsoring the March 19th Lunch and Learn. Their representatives were (l-r) Sheila Erwin, Sara Shadrick, and Angela Vega.
On April 16th, Brown & Brown Insurance Executive Vice President Greg Jaap delivered an informative, practical presentation on Workers’ Compensation and Cyber Liability Insurance.
On May 14th, Monique Akanbi, SHRM-CP and Leia White, SHRM-CP, PHR shared an informative presentation: From Attendance to Engagement: Unlocking the Potential of Your Team.
We thank Campus USA Credit Union for sponsoring the May 14th Lunch and Learn. Their representatives were Stephanie Magoufit and Dee Nettles.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE REMAINING 2025 LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS!
Wednesday, June 18
Wednesday, August 20
Wednesday, September 17
Wednesday, October 15
Wednesday, November 19
Seminars will be held at the Capital Health Plan on Governors Square Blvd. –and we thank CHP for providing this venue.
Cost: $13 per person, per seminar (includes lunch)
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Rosalie Carlin at (850) 877-9018 or rcarlin@capmed.org.
Benefits of membership in
Family Fun
Engage with your peers at Family Day, Pickleball Night, Trivia Night, Service Projects, and more!
Signature Events
Join us for our annual Presidential Installation, Celebration Awards Dinner, and CMSF Holiday Auction.
Our members work in conjunction with the Florida Medical Association and the American Medical Association to inform legislators at the state and national level on key legislative issues that impact physicians and their patients.
your Capital Medical Society! Advocacy But Wait... There's More
EDUCATION – CME courses and other educational programs are provided throughout the year.
INFORMATION – CMS takes a leadership role in communicating time-sensitive information to our members and their staff through regular emails, our weekly digital e-newsletter CapMed Today, and our award-winning bimonthly publication Cap Scan.
WELL-BEING – The CMS Foundation’s Physician Wellness Program is available to Active and Associate members, TMH Family Medicine Resident members, and HCA Resident members and provides six, free wellnesscoaching sessions a year.
CE BROKER – Every licensed CMS member has access to a discounted Professional CE Broker account as part of their membership, at an exclusive rate of only $25 per year (a $14.99 savings compared to the normal professional rate).
LUNCH AND LEARN – Informative sessions are offered monthly during the year to CMS member medical practice clinical and non-clinical office staff.
Paying it
The Capital Medical Society Foundation awards scholarships to local medical students to help defray the cost of medical education, and helps address medical students’ food insecurities at the FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee Regional Campus by supporting a food pantry.
REFERRALS – CMS frequently receives inquiries from the public seeking information to select a physician and makes referrals to CMS member physicians.
DISCOUNTED SECURE MESSAGING AVAILABLE –Every licensed CMS member has access to discounted secure messaging services and paging solutions through Spok, the largest paging network in the U.S., which is in more than 2,200 hospitals. Contact Rosalie Carlin at rcarlin@capmed.org for information on how you or your practice can enroll.
GIVING BACK – Member physicians who are part of the CMS Foundation’s We Care Network donate more than $5 million annually in healthcare services to low-income, uninsured adults coordinated by the We Care Network staff.
REMINDER: CMS DUES RENEW JULY 1
Getting Social:
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY’S 23RD ANNUAL CELEBRATION AWARDS DINNER
In March, the Capital Medical Society recognized three physicians with annual awards in honor of Doctors’ Day at the FSU Dunlap Champions Club. Drs. Jitendra Padalia and Mansukhlal Padalia were presented the I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award, and Dr. Thomas Noel was presented the Thomas L. Hicks, M.D. Outstanding Physician Award.
Drs. Jitendra Padalia and Mansukhlal Padalia are retired anesthesiologists, and Dr. Thomas Noel is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with Southern Medical Group.
(L-r) Dr. Russell Cole, CMS President; Dr. Thomas Noel, 2025 Thomas L. Hicks, M.D. Outstanding Physician Award recipient; Dr. Jitendra Padalia and Dr. Mansukhlal Padalia, 2025 I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award recipients; and Tom Block, CMS Executive Director.
(L-r) I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award recipients: Dr. Jitendra Padalia and Dr. Mansukhlal Padalia, and Presenting Sponsor, Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee: Dr. Brence Sell.
The I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award is named for the late Dr. I.B. “Bud” Harrison, a pioneer in medicine in Tallahassee, who set the standard for compassionate, community-minded healthcare.
The Thomas L. Hicks, M.D. Outstanding Physician Award is named for the late Dr. Thomas L. Hicks, the first recipient of the award, who demonstrated leadership through organized medicine, political activities, and clinical excellence.
Dr. Thomas Noel (middle) with Presenting Sponsor, Colony Bank: Lisa Canup (left) and Ed Canup (right).
Title Sponsor, Capital Health Plan: (l-r) Dr. Amy Neal and Dr. Helen Paulson.
Friends and colleagues from Presenting Sponsor, Southern Medical Group, were in attendance to support the Thomas L. Hicks, M.D. Outstanding Physician Award recipient, Dr. Thomas Noel (third from left).
Title Sponsor
Presenting sPonsors
Allegro - Tallahassee
Audiology Associates of North Florida Forgotten Bay Oysters
Hancock Whitney
Au Pair in America
Be Strong Therapy Services
Big Bend Hospice Care Rx Pharmacy
Diana Health
Supporting Sponsors
HCA Florida Capital Hospital Mag Mutual Pain & Wellness Institute
Tallahassee Ear, Nose & Throat, P.A.
TMH Federal Credit Union
Truist Wealth and Truist Mortgage
Westminster Oaks
Event Sponsors
Florida State University College of Medicine
Florida State University College of MedicineTallahassee Regional Campus Home Instead
In-Kind Sponsor
Betsy Barfield Photography
Denis and Jenny Nash
NutritionAbbey.com
Radey Law Firm Spark Pediatrics
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
CMS Membership and CM E Meeting
APRIL 15, 2025
THE MAGUIRE CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING
WESTMINSTER OAKS
“Overview
of Advanced Therapy Options for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease”
Presented by: Enrique Urrea-Mendoza, M.D., FSU Health and TMH Physician Partners - Neurology
Please Thank Our Sponsors for Their Support of the April 15th CMS Membership and CME Meeting
Presenting Sponsor
Medtronic representatives: (l-r) Cari Handrich and Luke Janssen.
Supporting Sponsor
Supernus - ONAPGO
Meeting Sponsors
Be Strong Therapy Services
Boston Scientific - Neuromodulation
NutritionAbbey.com
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Bristol Myers Squibb
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In April, the CMS Alliance (CMSA) hosted their spring fundraising event: Pouring for a Purpose. The event was held at Ology and featured local doctors (Dr. Blake Bauer, Dr. Alyssa Eily,
Dr. Bert Morales, Dr. Jessica Ramos, Dr. Rachel Vanderby, and Dr. Alex Vanderby) swapping their scrubs to serve drinks behind the bar with tips going to charity. We were also able to recognize our 2025 nursing scholarship recipients: Celeste Berrios, Keshauni Johnson, Atomize Sowunmi, and Anna Morgan. There was a food bar with a variety of food and dessert as well as a raffle table with options for everyone!
A MESSAGE FROM THE CMS ALLIANCE
The night was filled with good food, great beer, scholarship presentations to nursing students, and a fun time had by all. All of the proceeds from the event went to Capital City Youth Services (CCYS), a local organization that promotes the healthy development of youth and families. With the help of everyone who attended, CMSA was able to raise and donate over $3,000 to CCYS!
CMS Members: Is your spouse interested in joining the CMS Alliance? Contact the CMS Alliance at tallycmsa@gmail.com.
MASTERING SLEEP
CMS members and guests gathered at Goodwood Carriage House on May 13th for a special program titled Mastering Sleep for Physicians: A Science-Based Approach. The presentation was delivered by sleep expert Daniel Baughn, PhD, who traveled from Tampa to deliver the talk. Dr. Baughn emphasized that by prioritizing healthy sleep habits, such as maintaining a consistent sleep routine, optimizing the sleep environment, and managing stress, physicians can enhance their performance, reduce burnout, and improve both their own health and the care they provide to patients.
Dr. Baughn was recommended as a keynote speaker by Dr. Tracey Morse, a provider for the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s Physician Wellness Program, who indicates that poor sleep is one of the most common issues she addresses with clients in her work.
The message delivered by Dr. Baughn is an important one as quality sleep isn’t a luxury for physicians-it’s essential.
Cognitive function, decision-making, and overall performance all depend on adequate rest. The demanding nature of medical work, particularly long shifts, on-call responsibilities, and overnight hours make sleep even more critical. Poor sleep leads to fatigue, impaired focus, and increased risk of medical errors, which can affect both patient outcomes and physician well-being.
Here are a few tips to help master sleep:
1. Go to bed only when sleepy, not just fatigued or tired.
2. If unable to sleep, get out of bed and return to bed only when sleepy.
3. Use the bed and bedroom only for sleep and sex.
4. Wake up at the same time every day, regardless of how much you slept, and get out of bed within 10-15 minutes.
5. Do not nap.
This special event was made possible by the generous support of:
Foundation
The Mastering Sleep program was an outreach of the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s Physician Wellness Program (PWP), which was created in 2017 to take care of the physicians who take care of us. The PWP provides a safe harbor for physicians to receive wellness coaching from providers with PhD’s in psychology and licensed family and marriage therapists to address normal life difficulties in a confidential and
professional environment. Up to six coaching sessions annually are available to Active and Associate members of the Capital Medical Society, and to CMS Member HCA Residents and CMS Member TMH Family Medicine Residents. The program is completely confidential as no insurance is billed and CMS does not receive any information that would identify those who participate in the program.
WELLNESS COACHES
Paul Deitchman, Ph.D. 313 Williams St., #5 Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-878-3571
UNIVERSITY: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tracey Morse, Ph.D. 1114 E. Tennessee St. Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-556-7944
UNIVERSITY: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY –CARBONDALE
For five decades, Jane Marks has helped countless families navigate the challenges in life. As a Licensed Family & Marriage Therapist, she will bring a thoughtful approach to wellness for those seeking individual, family or marriage coaching through the CMS Foundation’s Physician Wellness Program.
Special thanks to the MagMutual Foundation and the TMH Medical Staff for helping the CMS Foundation fund this important program.
DENA LE, M.D. RECEIVES CMS FOUNDATION’S
JULIA REVELL ST. PETERY, M.D. SCHOLARSHIP IN PEDIATRICS
On behalf of the Capital Medical Society Foundation, Dr. Louis St. Petery awarded the Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics to Dena Le, M.D. on May 16, 2025 at the Florida State University College of Medicine Annual Awards Ceremony.
The named scholarship honors the late Dr. Julia Revell St. Petery who passed in 2021 and commemorates her passion for the practice of pediatric medicine and her humanitarian spirit and determination to provide all children the same access to healthcare. FSU College of Medicine’s Pediatric Clerkship Directors nominate a recipient annually, and the Capital Medical Society Foundation (CMSF) awards the scholarship based on its criteria.
Excited to follow in Dr. Julia Revell St. Petery’s footsteps, Dr. Le is headed to Iowa City for her Residency in Pediatrics at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
JOHN PARKER, M.D. RECEIVES
J. ORSON SMITH, M.D. SCHOLARSHIP IN INTERNAL MEDICINE
The named scholarship, honoring Dr. J. Orson Smith, was created by an anonymous donor in recognition of and admiration for Dr. Smith’s passion for the practice of medicine and advancing the health of the underprivileged. FSU College of Medicine’s Internal Medicine Clerkship Directors nominate a recipient annually, and the Capital Medical Society Foundation (CMSF) awards the scholarship based on its criteria.
Dr. John Parker is the third ever recipient of the Dr. J. Orson Smith M.D. Scholarship in Internal Medicine, and is headed to the University of Mississippi Medical Center to complete his residency in Internal Medicine.
Dr. J. Orson Smith awarded the J. Orson Smith, M.D. Scholarship in Internal Medicine to John Parker, M.D. on May 16 at the Florida State University College of Medicine Annual Awards Ceremony.
The Capital Medical Society Foundation awarded the 2025 Access to Care Award in Honor of Robin McDougall to Brunelda Aristilde, M.D. at the Florida State College of Medicine’s Annual Awards Ceremony.
The CMS Foundation’s Access to Care Award is named for Robin McDougall, LCSW, who advocated for increased access to healthcare as the Program Coordinator of our We Care Network for 14 years. The We Care Network is the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s program championed by local medical physicians and dentists who donate medical specialty care to local low-income, uninsured patients.
Dr. Aristilde is set to begin her residency in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education in Jacksonville.
CMS MEMBERS WHO GRADUATED IN MAY FROM THE FSU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Andy Asher, M.D., Psychiatry, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville*
Samuel Boatright, M.D., General Surgery, Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center
Braden Cathey, M.D., Anesthesiology, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System*
Rachel Cervera, M.D., Anesthesiology, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine-Knoxville*
Porter Crapps, M.D., Psychiatry, University of Alabama Medical Center-University of Alabama at Birmingham
Emily Dayton, M.D., Obstetrics-Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Susan Dedicatoria, M.D., Emergency Medicine, LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine
Sarah Hegleh, M.D., Internal Medicine, HCA Florida JFK Hospital-University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine
Justin Hover, M.D., Family Medicine, FSU College of Medicine-Lee Health
Alfredo Kiernan, M.D., Obstetrics-Gynecology, Bayfront Medical Center
Nathan Law, M.D., Pathology, University of Minnesota Medical School
Kaniya Pierre Louis, M.D., Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Omar Mahboob, M.D., General Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Queens Hospital*
Glorisa Merritt, M.D, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina*
Ryan Peacock, M.D., Emergency Medicine-Military, University of North Carolina Hospitals
Cody Sherman, M.D., Emergency Medicine, Prisma Health-University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville
Anayesha Singh, M.D., Family Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center-Atrium Health Union
Alexandria Tolbert, M.D., Transitional Radiology-Diagnostic, University of Central Florida – HCA Healthcare Graduate Medical Education, University of Colorado School of Medicine*
Dayita Wable, M.D., Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital
Kirstie Walters, M.D., Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine*
Sean Wimberly, M.D., Psychiatry-Family Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
*Past CMS Foundation Scholarship Recipient
In 2025, we proudly celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Capital Medical Society Foundation—a milestone made possible through the dedication and generosity of our local physician and medical community.
Over the past five decades, the Foundation has made an extraordinary impact:
• Nearly $1 million awarded in scholarships to deserving medical students
• More than $140 million in donated specialty medical and dental care coordinated through our We Care Network
• Continued support for our local physicians through the Physician Wellness Program
As we look to the future, imagine the lives we can continue to touch—the students we can mentor, the patients we can serve, and the colleagues we can support—together.
As part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration, we invite you to take part in two meaningful ways:
1. Make a Philanthropic Gift:
Support a cause that inspires you—whether it’s medical student scholarships, patient care through the We Care Network, physician wellness, or one of our many other worthwhile causes. You can donate online at www.capmed.org/donate, scan the QR code at the right, or send a check made payable to the CMS Foundation.
2. Join Us on December 4th for Our 50th Anniversary Celebration & Holiday Auction:
To enhance auction proceeds, we welcome donations of memorable experiences:
• Stays at resort, vacation, or beach homes
• Exclusive golf, tennis, hunting, or fishing excursions
• Tickets to concerts, sporting events, or theater performances
• Culinary, Wine or bourbon tastings or other unique experiences
Every contribution—large or small—helps sustain the mission of the Capital Medical Society Foundation. And 100% of your donation will be directed to the program you choose to support.
Help us reach our 2025 fundraising goals—$100,000 through annual giving and $150,000 from our holiday auction. Thank you for your continued commitment to the health and well-being of our community.
Our mission: To support the charitable efforts of physicians and others, increase access to healthcare, promote education and serve the community’s health needs through innovative projects that are exemplary, affordable and dignified.
THE ROTARY CLUB OF TALLAHASSEE HELPS IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
The Rotary Club of Tallahassee presented a $2,500 check to the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s Executive Director Tom Block and We Care Network Program Coordinator Diana Bixler, MPH for its We Care Network program on April 23, 2025. This latest grant brings historical support of the We Care Network by the Rotary Club of Tallahassee to more than $50,000 over the last 2 decades!
SUPPORT THE CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION
BY JOINING US AT THE 2025 TALLAHASSEE BEER FESTIVAL
Get ready to raise your glasses for a great cause! We are thrilled to announce our participation in the 7th Annual Tallahassee Beer Festival, taking place on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. All proceeds from the event benefit member organizations of the United Partners for Human Serviceslearn more at tlhbeerfest.com.
Use our partner code "CAPMED" when purchasing tickets, and a portion of your ticket price will support the Capital Medical Society Foundation.
Purchase Your Tickets at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/220062749457266D
1. Before you add your tickets to your cart, click the “Unlock” button above ticket options
2. In the Enter Offer Passcode field, enter: CAPMED
3. Tickets options should now be noted as Non-Profit! Select your preferred tickets, and click Next
4. Sign in to your Ticketmaster account
5. On your order details, double check that your tickets are Non-Profit and click Place Order
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF FREE AND CHARITABLE CLINICS DAY AT THE CAPITOL: MARCH 26, 2025
The Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (FAFCC) coordinated several of its members and constituents from across the state of Florida on March 26 in an effort to both support the $9.5 million recurring funding for healthcare services and to advocate for an additional $3 million appropriation this year. The additional $3 million appropriation was first approved in 2023 to fund dental and mental health services.
Diana Bixler, MPH, Program Coordinator for the We Care Network, and Tom Block, MS, Executive Director for the Capital Medical Society Foundation met in Tallahassee at the Governor’s
Over 40 individuals representing clinics from around the state of Florida supported FAFCC’s 2025 Day at the Capitol and advocated for the $9.5 million State Funds Grant appropriation.
Club. There, the FAFCC members heard from a local healthcare lobbyist, Gray Robinson, and had an opportunity to network with one another. Members later went to the Capitol building to meet with State Legislators, including their individual district Representatives. FAFCC is a major supporter of the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s We Care Network program, providing funding for personnel, programmatic, and operational costs. The We Care Network is grateful to be an FAFCC member and grantee.
FAFCC’s CEO, Rebecca DeLorenzo (right), pictured with Representative Dana Trabulsy (left). Representative Trabulsy is the FAFCC sponsor in the House of Representatives for the $3 million Dental and Mental Health Program Grant.
CMS Foundation Year-End Appeal – The Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics Endowment
Dr. and Mrs. F. Ray Dolly
Capital Medical Society Foundation – Area of Greatest Need
Brittany Jackson
Dr. and Mrs. Charles G. Long –In Memory of Josephine Marie Deeb
Robin McDougall, LCSW
We Care Network
Anonymous – for dentures through the We Care Dental Network
David Beggs
The CMS Foundation Scholarship Fund
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Josephine Marie Deeb
We Thank Our Donors
We thank the following donors who recently made a gift to the CMS Foundation:
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Meredith Noblin Forbes
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of William Douglas Henderson, M.D.
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Calynne Andrews Hill
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Mart Pierson Hill
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Daniel A. Kleman
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Craig Sims Kitchens, M.D.
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Molly Ann Mahoney
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Michael Brady “Mick” Wilhoit, M.D.
Capital Medical Society Foundation – FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee Regional Campus Food Pantry
Anonymous
Yvonne Brown
Elaine Geissinger – In Honor of Hardworking Medical Students
David Jones, M.D.
The Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholarship Endowment
Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Williams –In Honor of Marie Becker, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Williams –In Honor of Arjun Kaji, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Williams –In Honor of Maribel Lockwood, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Williams –In Memory of Carol Allman
Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Williams –In Memory of Jo Deeb
Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Williams –In Memory of Doug Henderson, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Williams –In Memory of Larry Muroff, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Williams –In Memory of Kathy Norman
Dr. and Mrs. Charles D. Williams –In Memory of Mick Wilhoit, M.D.
In October 2024, the CMSF integrated Blackbaud’s Donor Cover into the online gift transaction process. This allows donors to pay fees for their eligible transactions so that their entire gift comes to the foundation for the intended designation, with 100% of the gift amount fully tax deductible. Donor Cover is an optional feature and donors can opt out by unchecking the box before completing their gift transaction.
Gifts may be made by credit card or direct debit at https://capmed.org/donate/, or by check. Checks should be made payable to the CMS Foundation. Indicate on the memo line of your check to which designation you would like to give. Bring your check to the CMS Office or mail it: Capital Medical Society Foundation, 1204 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
If you would like to discuss a gift of appreciated securities, an insurance policy, designation of retirement plan assets, estate gift, or multi-year pledge, please contact Tom Block at tblock@capmed.org or (850) 321-1648.
Monthly Recaps
RECEIVED 436 REFERRALS, WITH 207 PATIENTS NEW TO THE PROGRAM
During the months of February 2025 & March 2025, the We Care Network
$677,609 IN DONATED CARE WAS REPORTED BY WE CARE NETWORK VOLUNTEERS
SCHEDULED 207 APPOINTMENTS WITH VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS
The We Care Network program thanks our referring and donating providers.
To our CMS members and We Care Network partners who provided healthcare to new patients in February 2025 and March 2025, your generosity and support of the We Care Network makes a difference.
Click here to view a detailed list of providers for February 2025 and March 2025.
