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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
John L. Meade, M.D., President
Brence Sell, M.D., President-Elect
Amy Reimer Neal, M.D., MBA, Secretary/Treasurer
Russell Cole, M.D., Immediate Past President Terreze Gamble, M.D.
Kristin A. Harmon, M.D.
Alex Ho, M.D.
Narayan Iyer, M.D.
Alexander Loeb, M.D.
Michelle Miller, M.D.
Mary Norton, M.D.
Cielo Rose, D.O.
Enrique Urrea-Mendoza, M.D.
Leanne Dickhute, CMS Alliance President
Tom Block, MS, Executive Director, CMS
PUBLICATION
EDITOR
Frank Skilling, M.D.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Lauren Trudgeon
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MANAGING EDITOR
Shannon Boyle
EDITOR EMERITUS
Charles E. Moore, M.D.
UPCOMING CMS MEETINGS/EVENTS
Friday, July 24
CMS Community Service Food-Packing Project
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Second Harvest Warehouse 4446 Entrepot Boulevard
Tuesday, August 11
CMS Membership and CME Meeting
“Updates in Colorectal Cancer and the Role of Minimally Invasive Surgery”
Presenter: Jarrod Robertson, M.D.
6:00 pm
The Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks
Thursday, August 27
“Evening Rounds with Capital Medical Society: Networking Night with FSU College of Medicine Students”
6:00 pm
FSU College of Medicine Atrium and Auditorium
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PROFESSIONAL NOTES
Dr. Alma Littles was recently selected to be included on the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine Wall of Fame. Dr. Littles received her bachelor’s degree and medical degree from UF. Congratulations, Dr. Littles!
Dr. Mary Norton was recently elected to Secretary and Membership Chair of the Tallahassee Pediatric Foundation. Congratulations, Dr. Norton!
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.
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B. David Robinson, M.D. - 1 st
Jay Allard, M.D. - 4th
Jongseung Baek, D.O. - 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 Griggs, D.O. - 5th
Spencer E. Gilleon, M.D. - 6th
H. Timothy Paulk, M.D. - 6th
Brett Howard, M.D. - 7th
Nola A. Munasifi, M.D. - 7th
Anthony Russell, M.D. - 7th
Erin Carlquist, M.D. - 8 th
Donald A. Zorn, M.D. - 9 th
Marvin Rhodes, M.D. – 10 th
Eric Berenson, M.D. - 11th
Shamil Castro, M.D. - 12 th
Mickel Attia, M.D. - 13th
{MAY BIRTHDAYS}
John Bailey, D.O. - 13th
Ryan Ramsook, M.D. - 13th
Aaron Walker, M.D. - 13th
Sam Ashoo, M.D. - 14th
Hari Kolli, M.D. - 14th
Agrata Mishra, M.D. - 14th
Imara-Safi Scott, M.D. - 14th
Floyd Jaggears, M.D. - 15th
Chukwuma Okoroji, M.D. - 15th
Amanda Stephens, D.O. - 15th
Hugh VanLandingham, M.D. - 15th
Mitchell Peabody, D.O. - 16th
Mark T. Saunders, M.D. - 16th
Patricia Hogan, M.D. - 18 th
Cybelle Pfeifer, M.D. - 18 th
Jayati Singh, M.D. - 19 th
John P. Mahoney, M.D. - 20 th
Christopher Price, M.D. - 20 th
Kurt Luhmann, M.D. - 21 st
Steven Medvid, M.D. - 23rd
Sudha Ravilla, M.D. - 23rd
Stephen Sandroni, M.D. - 23rd
Aaron P. Appiah, M.D. - 25th
Lisa Engel, M.D. - 26th
Erica Ginsburg, M.D. - 26th
Jerry L. Harris, M.D. - 26th
Steven Currieo, M.D. - 27th
Hong Gao, M.D. - 27th
Jeffrey Rawlings, M.D. - 27th
Matthew Standridge, M.D. - 27th
John Agens, M.D. - 28 th
Stephen C. LaRosa, M.D. - 29 th
David Oberste, M.D. - 29 th
Daniel B. Yang, M.D. - 29 th
Suzanne Harrison, M.D. - 30 th
David Lee, M.D. - 30 th
Praewa Silapajarn, D.O. - 30 th
Mehul Patel, M.D. - 31 st
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE ARE SO GLAD YOU WERE BORN! DID WE MISS YOUR BIRTHDAY? IF SO, PLEASE EMAIL ROSALIE CARLIN AT RCARLIN@CAPMED.ORG!
Gregorie Bupe, M.D. - 1 st
Melissa Martin, M.D. - 1 st
Connie L. Speer, M.D. - 2nd
Christopher Sundstrom, M.D. - 2nd
A. Lane Janney, M.D. - 3rd
James S. Killius, M.D. - 3rd
Matthew Turtzo, M.D. - 3rd
Yu Yu, M.D. - 3rd
Kandi Campbell, M.D. - 4th
Justin Vining, M.D. - 4th
Winston R. Ortiz, M.D. - 5th
Brian Zirgibel, M.D. - 6th
Justin McFall, M.D. - 7th
Shane Rignanese, M.D. - 8 th
Rachel Tatro, D.O. - 8 th
Rishi Kalia, D.O. - 9 th
Okanta Jackson, M.D. - 10 th
Suzanne Morgan, M.D. - 10 th
{JUNE BIRTHDAYS}
Khalid Javed, M.D. - 11th
Neelima Ravi, M.D. - 11th
Scott Sellinger, M.D. - 11th
Timothy Bolek, M.D. - 12 th
Bryan D'Ostroph, M.D. - 12 th
Leonard Leichus, M.D. - 13th
Davis Rierson, M.D. - 13th
Nancy Loeffler, M.D. - 14th
Andres Vargas, M.D. - 15th
Scottie Whiddon, M.D. - 15th
Duncan Jackson, M.D. - 17th
Lucille Saha, M.D. - 17th
Carlos A. Zapata, M.D. - 17th
Kyle Kilinski, M.D. - 18 th
Deanna Louie, M.D. - 18 th
H. Whit Oliver, M.D. - 18 th
Barbara A. Williams, M.D. - 19 th
William Yaakob, M.D. - 19 th
Nectar Aintablian, M.D. - 20 th
Elias Moreno, D.O. - 20 th
Jitendra Padalia, M.D. - 20 th
Stacy-Ann Reid, M.D. - 20 th
Kristin Harmon, M.D. - 23rd
Joseph Mazziotta, M.D. - 24th
Thomas Park, M.D. - 24th
Kishor Muniyappa, M.D. - 25th
James Parker, M.D. - 25th
Matthew Davis, M.D. - 26th
Amanda Aronchick, M.D. - 27th
James Cade, M.D. - 27th
Ryan Curran, M.D. - 27th
Ronald Saff, M.D. - 27th
Leslie Emhof, M.D. - 28 th
Russell Cole, M.D. - 29 th
Amit Jain, M.D. - 29 th
Scott Taylor, D.O. - 29 th
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE ARE SO GLAD YOU WERE BORN! DID WE MISS YOUR BIRTHDAY? IF SO, PLEASE EMAIL ROSALIE CARLIN AT RCARLIN@CAPMED.ORG!
Michael Ford, M.D. - 1 st
Amer Rassam, M.D. - 1 st
Raymond Shashaty, M.D. - 1 st
Lynn Jones, M.D. - 2nd
William Nimmons, M.D. - 3rd
Hector Mejia, M.D. - 9 th
Robert Campbell, M.D. - 12 th
Charles Newell, M.D. - 13th
Evan Hall, M.D. - 14th
Seymour Rosen, M.D. - 14th
Daniel Conrad, M.D. - 17th
J. Daniel Davis, Jr., M.D. - 17th
Brence Sell, M.D. - 17th
{JULY BIRTHDAYS}
James Totten, M.D. - 17th
Julia Barry, D.O. - 18 th
Christine Fitzsimmons, D.O. - 19 th
Amulya Konda, M.D. - 19 th
Thomas C. Peele, Jr., M.D. - 19 th
Andres Rodriguez, M.D. - 19 th
Judi Lewis-Voorting, M.D. - 20 th
Heemanshi Shah, M.D. - 20 th
Walter G. Bunnell, III, M.D. - 22nd
William Dixon, M.D. - 22nd
Gianna Mercogliano, M.D. - 22nd
Breanna Walters, M.D. - 22nd
Paresh Patel, M.D. - 24th
George Rust, M.D. - 25th
Niraj Pandit, M.D. - 27th
Kerwyn Flowers, D.O. - 28 th
Aaron Hayson, M.D. - 28 th
Tracey Hellgren, M.D. - 30 th
John N. Katopodis, M.D. - 30 th
Kaushal Patel, M.D. - 30 th
Adrian P. Roberts, M.D. - 30 th
Jacob Park, M.D. - 31 st
Joseph Soto, M.D. - 31 st
Patrick Thomas, M.D. - 31 st
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE ARE SO GLAD YOU WERE BORN! DID WE MISS YOUR BIRTHDAY? IF SO, PLEASE EMAIL ROSALIE CARLIN AT RCARLIN@CAPMED.ORG!
CMS WELCOMES MEDICAL STUDENTS AT FSU REGIONAL CAMPUS
On June 1, 2026, Dr. Amy Neal, CMS Secretary/ Treasurer and Tom Block, CMS Executive Director, joined the incoming third-year medical students at the Florida State University College of Medicine – Tallahassee Regional Campus for their orientation.
During the visit, Mr. Block encouraged students to get involved in organized medicine early in their careers and highlighted the value of joining both the Capital Medical Society (CMS) and the Florida Medical Association (FMA). Dr. Neal emphasized that CMS offers a great opportunity to connect with local physicians and become part of the broader medical community.
Capital Medical Society extends sincere thanks to campus dean Dr. Kerwyn Flowers and her team for their warm hospitality and sends best wishes to the incoming thirdyear students as they embark on this next phase of their medical journey.
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY
2026 LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS
On April 15, Cat Spence, Account Executive (Healthcare) with CareerSource Capital Region, provided an excellent presentation: Performing Under Pressure: Using Emotional Intelligence to Drive Excellence.
On May 13, Christopher Clark, Chief Executive Officer with Florida Medical Association, provided an informative presentation: 2026 Legislative Update
We thank Premier Fine Homes for sponsoring both of these luncheons. Their representatives were (l-r) Laura Kalinoski and Patty Ghazvini.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE REMAINING 2026 LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS:
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.
Seminars will be held at the Capital Health Plan on Governors Square Blvd. –and we thank CHP for providing this venue.
Capital Medical Society CME
Hosted by the Capital Medical Society Foundation
MAY 19, 2026
GOODWOOD MUSEUM & GARDENS CARRIAGE HOUSE
“Caring
for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder: Evidence-Based Practice, Legal Considerations, and Compassionate Care”
Presenter: Matthew T. Standridge, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
Panelists: Jessica J. Yeary, B.C.S., Public Defender, Second Judicial Court; Lori Harrison, APRN, Disc Village; and Jimmy Melin, Recovery Coach, NWF Health Network
Moderator: John L. Meade, M.D.
Presenting Sponsor Special Thanks To
Displayer Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Benefits of membership in Family Fun Signature Events
Engage with your peers at Family Day, Pickleball Night, Trivia Night, Service Projects, and more!
Join us for our annual Presidential Installation, Celebration Awards Dinner, and CMSF Holiday Auction.
your Capital Medical Society!
Advocacy
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.
Paying it Forward
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.
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.
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
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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:
OBESITY MEDICINE + LIFESTYLE MEDICINE—SAME TEAM, DIFFERENT PLAYBOOKS
By Amy Neal, M.D., MBA
When I graduated from FSU College of Medicine (COM) in 2008, I didn’t expect obesity medicine to become one of my favorite parts of primary care. But after enough tough visits (you know the ones) and some excellent mentoring, I leaned in, got board certified, and started noticing something encouraging: obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, and primary care are much more aligned than they sometimes sound. Lifestyle medicine came later, when I felt I was missing some information about not only weight loss, but longevity, health span. While family medicine—still caring for the only immortal unit in medicine, the family—is the backbone of my training, these two other specialties help me support happier, healthier families.
Two frameworks, one goal
Obesity Medicine Association (OMA): “Four Pillars”
• Nutrition therapy
• Physical activity
• Behavioral modification
• Medical interventions (medications and/or surgery when appropriate)
OMA’s model focuses on treating obesity first and recognizing it as its own disease—one that often drives many others. I think of obesity as a basement problem: there’s little sense in remodeling the kitchen if the foundation is cracking. With the arrival of more effective obesity medications, it has become even clearer that addressing this one issue can create many other positive ripple effects for patients (and yes, a few negative side effects too).
Lifestyle medicine: “Six Pillars”
• Nutrition
• Physical activity
• Restorative sleep
• Stress management
• Positive social connection
• Avoidance of risky substances
Lifestyle medicine is often framed around longevity, prevention, and sometimes disease reversal (for example, diabetes or hypertension) through a real “therapeutic dose” of lifestyle change. These recommendations are the greatest hits of good health—things we all know we should do—but when used prescriptively, they become surprisingly specific and powerful. Patients are often rewarded with significantly better health from something that sounds almost too simple, like moving bedtime up by an hour.
Where the overlap is strongest (and most practical)
1) Nutrition: the shared center of gravity
At a recent national Obesity Medicine meeting, the keynote speaker pointed out that the most consistent, cutting-edge nutrition advice is... not exactly flashy:
• Prioritize vegetables and whole/less processed foods
• Choose high-fiber options when possible
• Aim for adequate protein (ideally from lean and/or plantbased sources)
• Reduce ultra-processed foods and trans fats
There are still debates (dairy/eggs/red meat, low-carb vs plantforward, etc.). In practice, I’ve found the most productive “common ground” is helping patients move away from ultra-
processed foods and toward consistent, repeatable meals they can actually enjoy.
2) Sleep: the underrated clinical intervention we’re all short on Sleep is a major area of overlap and, candidly, one where physicians are not always the gold standard. Most of us are no longer sleep-deprived because of call schedules—we’re sleepdeprived because of bedtime procrastination and “just one more chart.” For many adults, the goal is at least ~7 hours, and quality matters just as much as quantity.
3) Stress management: lifestyle medicine calls it out; obesity medicine lumps it in the behaviors pillar
Stress is a common trigger for overeating, poor sleep, and sometimes the very medications that can contribute to weight gain. The good news: small, realistic interventions can help—short walks outside, music, paced breathing, or a phone call to a friend.
What this means in a busy primary care practice
In clinic, it’s easy for the conversation to drift toward medications—especially when patients arrive with direct-toconsumer ads already bookmarked and a plan. Medications can be appropriate and life-changing for the right patient. But the most sustainable wins I see come when we keep the pillars in view:
• Start with one lever the patient is willing to pull (often protein/fiber, steps, or sleep timing).
• Make it measurable (small goals beat vague intentions).
• Long Game—this is chronic disease care, not a 30-day challenge. Chip away at it.
• Use medication/surgery as tools, not as substitutes for the basics.
A local note (and a nudge)
Here in Tallahassee, we’re short on primary care capacity, and we’re all short on time during visits. That’s exactly why these frameworks help: they give us a shared language and a way to stay comprehensive without turning every visit into a 45-minute TED Talk.
One of my ongoing goals is to keep sharing practical approaches for integrating obesity treatment and lifestyle medicine into traditional primary care so we can help patients reduce risk, reduce medications when appropriate, and feel better doing it. Think about what might make this easier in your own practice. Would a new intake form help? A few educational handouts? Sometimes the next best step is not revolutionary—it’s just ready by Monday.
Bottom line: No medication works well without attention to nutrition, activity, sleep, and stress. The good news is that when we combine these tools thoughtfully, patients often start to feel real momentum—and we get to spend less time pushing uphill and more time celebrating progress.
References: OMA Four Pillars framework (Nutrition Therapy, Physical Activity, Behavioral Modification, Medical Interventions). Lifestyle medicine six pillars (nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, social connection, risky substance avoidance).
Dr. Amy Neal is a board-certified Family and Obesity Medicine physician for Capital Health Plan. She grew up in Tallahassee and currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer for the Capital Medical Society Board of Governors.
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We Care Network
Physician & Family Wellness Day
JUNE
6, 2026
THE PICKLE PAD
The event exceeded our expectations, welcoming 119 attendees of all ages for a day filled with fun, wellness, and family-friendly activities.
Attendees enjoyed a variety of activities, including wildlife encounters with the North Florida Wildlife Center; stretch sessions provided by Stretch Zone; balloon animals and pendulum art by BJ’s Party House; airbrush tattoos by Hartworks: Face & Body Art; a photo booth experience courtesy of The Photo Fun Booth; chair massages provided by Susan Morgan-Smith, LMT; and a delicious taco bar provided by Crave Social Eatery. And, of course, there was plenty of pickleball fun throughout the day!
Thank you to all our attendees and community supporters for making this a terrific event!
Made Possible By
MagMutual Foundation
Special Thanks To
Maclay School
Faisal Munasifi, M.D.
Jitendra and Kokila Padalia
Seminole Sitters
Stretch Zone
WellStead Mental Health
Take Care of Your Patients by Taking
Care of Yourself
PEYTON CRUTCHFIELD, M.D. RECEIVES CMS
FOUNDATION’S JULIA REVELL ST. PETERY, M.D.
SCHOLARSHIP IN PEDIATRICS
On behalf of the Capital Medical Society Foundation, FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee Regional Campus Dean Dr. Kerwyn Flowers awarded the Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics to Peyton Crutchfield, M.D. on May 15, 2026 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.
Dr. Crutchfield has matched in Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine.
SWEENEY IRIZARRY PEREZ, M.D. RECEIVES CMS FOUNDATION’S 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. Sweeney Irizarry Perez, who was not able to attend the ceremony, is the fourth ever recipient of the Dr. J. Orson Smith M.D. Scholarship in Internal Medicine, and is headed to the Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education in Jacksonville to complete his residency in Internal Medicine.
On May 15 at the Florida State College of Medicine’s Annual Awards Ceremony, Dr. J. Orson Smith announced the 2026 J. Orson Smith, M.D. Scholarship in Internal Medicine recipient is Sweeney Irizarry Perez, M.D.
ERIC DELGADO RENDON, M.D. RECEIVES THE CMS FOUNDATION’S 2026 ACCESS TO CARE AWARD, IN HONOR OF ROBIN MCDOUGALL
On behalf of the Capital Medical Society Foundation, Robin McDougall awarded the 2026 Access to Care Award that bears her name to Eric Delgado Rendon, 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. Delgado Rendon is set to begin his residency in Otolaryngology at the SUNY Health Sciences Center.
FSU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE GRADUATES
CMS Members Who Graduated in May from the FSU College of Medicine
Dillon Thomas Buckley
Obstetrics-Gynecology
AdventHealth Florida Tampa, Florida
Michael Sung-Won Hong Family Medicine
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Queens, New York
Jenna Elizabeth Keremes Internal Medicine
Keesler Air Force Base Biloxi, Mississippi
Jack Kramer General Surgery
Bayhealth Medical Center Dover, Delaware
Alycia Savage General Surgery
FSU College of Medicine-Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Tallahassee, Florida
Maren Thomas Pediatrics
University of Florida College of Medicine-Shands Hospital Gainesville, Florida
Kaleigh Monét Wingate Psychiatry
Dartmouth College-Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, New Hampshire
Tristen Wise Psychiatry
FSU College of Medicine-Apalachee Center-Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Tallahassee, Florida
CMS Foundation scholarship recipient Kaleigh Wingate was among 8 CMS members who graduated from FSU COM in May.
We thank the following donors who recently made a gift to the CMS Foundation:
Capital Medical Society Foundation – Area of Greatest Need –Honor a Doctor
Gavin Boone – In Honor of Shamil Castro, M.D.
Tallahassee Ear, Nose & Throat, P.A. – In Honor of Marie O. Becker, M.D., Spencer E. Gilleon, M.D., Kyle Kilinski, M.D., Adrian P. Roberts, M.D., Joseph Soto, M.D., and Graham Whitaker, M.D.
Capital Medical Society Foundation – FSU College of Medicine
Tallahassee Regional Campus Food Pantry – Honor a Doctor
Yvonne Brown – In Honor of Danny Estupiñán, M.D.
Yvonne Brown – In Honor of Ron Saff, M.D.
Capital Medical Society Foundation – Area of Greatest Need
Robin McDougall, LCSW
We Care Network Anonymous
David Beggs
Mark Hamilton
We Care Network Endowment Anonymous
We Care Network – Dental
Richard Zorn, M.D. – In Memory of William T. “Tyler” Baldock, Sr., D.D.S.
The CMS Foundation Scholarship Fund
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of William T. “Tyler” Baldock, Sr., D.D.S.
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Hsiu-Yun Huang
David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of James C. Penrod, M.D.
Capital Medical Society Foundation – FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee Regional Campus Food Pantry Anonymous
Paula and Tim Fortunas – In Honor of Elaine Geissinger
Elaine Geissinger – In Honor of Hardworking Medical Students
David Jones, M.D.
Capital Medical Society Foundation – Physician Wellness Program
Faisal Munasifi, M.D.
The Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholarship Endowment
Charles D. Williams, M.D. – In Honor of Peter Loeb, M.D.
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 689 REFERRALS, WITH 358 PATIENTS NEW TO THE PROGRAM
During the months of February 2026, March 2026, and April 2026, the We Care Network....
$1,483,782 IN DONATED CARE WAS REPORTED BY WE CARE NETWORK VOLUNTEERS
SCHEDULED 713 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 2026, March 2026, and April 2026, your generosity and support of the We Care Network makes a difference.
Visit capmed.org/we-care-network to view a detailed list of providers for February 2026, March 2026, and April 2026.
