MARCH EDITION, VOLUME 2017, NO. 3
RICHARD ZORN, M.D. – RECIPIENT OF THE 2017 I.B. HARRISON, M.D. HUMANITARIAN AWARD
WAYNE BATCHELOR, M.D. – RECIPIENT OF THE 2017 OUTSTANDING PHYSICIAN AWARD
By Shannon Boyle, CMS Communications and Events Coordinator
By Shannon Boyle, CMS Communications and Events Coordinator
The Capital Medical Society is pleased to announce Dr. Richard Zorn as the recipient of this year’s I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award. Each year this award is presented to a physician who demonstrates dedication to the humanitarian values we associate with the late Dr. I.B. Harrison. These values include: compassion, service, respect, wisdom and integrity.
The Capital Medical Society is pleased to announce Dr. Wayne Batchelor as the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Physician Award. This award honors a physician who has been a leader within the field of medicine and political activities while demonstrating clinical excellence, and actively contributing to the education of future medical professionals.
Dr. Zorn is a board-certified general surgeon, originally from Macon, Georgia. Practicing medicine runs through the veins of the Zorn family. His older brother, George is a retired cardiothoracic surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama, and his younger brother, Don is a family medicine physician at the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) Family Medicine Residency Program and a past recipient of this prestigious award. The pursuit to practice medicine was passed on to the next generation as well. George has one son that is a cardiothoracic surgeon, one daughter that is a gynecologic oncologist, and one daughter that is a CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
Dr. Batchelor is board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease with added qualifications in Interventional Cardiology. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, but spent most of his young life in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. His father was a professor of civil engineering and his mother was a nurse. Given that his parents were his most influential role models, he knew he wanted to follow in their footsteps. Ultimately, his heart led him to medicine. In 1990, Dr. Batchelor received his Doctorate of Medicine summa cum laude at Queen’s University in Canada, where he was awarded the Dr. and Mrs. Sydney P. Schiff Medal in Surgery and the Nathan E. Berry Prize in Urology. He then completed a Comprehensive Internal Medicine Residency and a CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY 2017 MEETINGS CALENDAR March 30, 2017 Celebration Awards Dinner 6:30 pm FSU University Center Club
April 3, 2017 CMS Connect the Docs Happy Hour hosted by Capital City Bank 5:30 – 7:30 pm The Bar at Betton at Food Glorious Food
April 18, 2017 CMS Membership & Educational Meeting (no CME credit) Medical Cannabis: Seeing Through the Smoke Ken Brummel-Smith, M.D. 6:00 pm Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks
BOARD OF GOVERNORS Tracey Hellgren, M.D., President David Dixon, D.O., President-Elect
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Announcements … 3 2017 I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award … 6 2017 Outstanding Physician Award … 7 2017 Celebration Awards Dinner … 8 I.B. “Bud” Harrison, M.D. … 9 Doctors’ Day … 10 New Docs on the Block … 11 CMS Events … 12 Reflections from the Editor … 14 Alliance Corner … 16 2017 Capital Medical Services, Inc. Board of Directors … 17 Florida Department of Health Updates … 18 CMS Presidential Installation … 20 CMS Foundation … 26 CMS Foundation: We Care Network … 27
Christie Alexander, M.D. Rohan Joseph, M.D. Narayanan Krishnamoorthy, M.D. Paresh Patel, M.D.
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Gregory Perry, M.D. Laurence Rosenberg, M.D.
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Ida Thompson, President, CMS Alliance Ernesto Umaña, M.D. Julia Weeks, M.D. Kenneth Whithaus, M.D.
Margaret Havens Neal, M.D. – 1st
Wayne Batchelor, M.D. – 19th
Pam Irwin, Executive Director, Capital Medical Society
John Elzie, M.D. – 3rd
Gregory Perry, M.D. – 19th
Dee Hansen, M.D. – 3rd
Caulley Soto, M.D. – 19th
Terreze Gamble, M.D. – 4th
John Thabes, M.D. – 19th
Internal Medicine Residents Vishal Dahya, M.D./Rachel Russell, M.D.
David Miles, M.D. – 4th
Ray Dolly, M.D. – 20th
Robert Miles, M.D. – 4th
Karen Krueger, M.D. – 20th
General Surgery Residents Emanuela Alvarenga, M.D./Paul Clark, M.D.
Abby Peters, M.D. – 4th
Ronald Machado, M.D. – 21st
William Miller, M.D. – 5th
Lorna Stewart, M.D. – 21st
Christopher Selleck, M.D. – 5th
Andrea Friall, M.D. – 23rd
Andrew Wong, M.D. – 5th
Paul Hartsfield, M.D. – 23rd
Kennessa Hugger, M.D. – 6th
Brian Wilson, M.D. – 23rd
Thomas Truman, M.D. – 6th
Charles Williams, M.D. – 24th
Tommy Enoch, M.D. – 7th
Flora Danisi, M.D. – 25th
Nancy Wright, M.D. – 9th
David Durden, M.D. – 25th
Wilmoth Baker, M.D. – 10th
Eric Loevinger, M.D. – 25th
Michelle Bachtel, M.D. – 11th
R. Spencer Stoetzel, M.D. – 25th
Family Medicine Residents Todd Hewitt, M.D./Meredith Maxwell, M.D.
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James Renehan, M.D. – 14th
Charles Moore, M.D. – 27th
Alma Littles, M.D. – 15th
Roland Jones, M.D. – 28th
Albert Lee, M.D. – 16th
Leslie Wilson, M.D. – 29th
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Cristin Sampson, M.D. – 30th
Mary Elizabeth Seay, M.D. – 17th
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PROFESSIONAL NOTES Joedrecka Brown Speights, M.D. was accepted to the Leaders for Health Equity (LHE) Fellowship program offered by the George Washington University Health Workforce Institute. This program honors health sector professionals with a commitment to health equity and demonstrated leadership potential. The vision of the program is to develop global leaders who understand the foundations of health inequity and have the knowledge, skills, and courage to build more equitable organizations and communities. The fellows, the first cohort in the program, were selected from a competitive group of applicants from all over the United States and other countries.
IN MEMORIAM
Tallahassee’s 4th Annual Dentistry from the Heart was held on February 4th at Periodontal Associates of North Florida. 120 patients were seen on a first-come, firstserved basis to receive donated, free dental care from a team of dental professionals from across the Big Bend. Dr. Walter Colón, Periodontal Associates of North Florida partners with Dentistry from the Heart and assembles a team of dental professionals to offer one day of free dental care including cleanings, fillings, and extractions for adults. Nearly half of the U.S. population suffers from gum disease that has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, tobacco use, and other life-chronic diseases. Walt Colón, DMD, MS is a periodontist practicing in Tallahassee and serves as Chair of the We Care Dental Network. He has a passion for improving dental health in the Big Bend. Roshanda Dorsey, Sr. Case Manager and We Care Dental Coordinator volunteered at the Dentistry from the Heart event. Ms. Dorsey volunteers because she is passionate about improving dental health outcomes in the community, especially for its low income, uninsured residents.
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veterinarian. Richard has one son in general surgery residency at Vanderbilt. Don has one son that is a family medicine physician at Tallahassee Primary Care Associates and one daughter that is in medical school at Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine. The Zorn legacy lives on. His path to medicine was paved by watching his older brother, George attend medical school. While completing his undergraduate degree at Emory, Dr. Zorn couldn’t decide between pursuing the medical or dental field. After personal reflection and guidance from his family, he decided he wanted to pursue “medicine over mouths.” Dr. Zorn graduated cum laude from Emory University School of Medicine in 1973. While at Emory, he was a respected member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, an honor signifying a lasting commitment to scholarship, leadership, professionalism, and service. He completed his residency in General Surgery at Emory University Hospital in 1978. Dr. Zorn credits Dr. Thomas Lawhorn with swaying his decision to make his medical mark in Tallahassee. They attended Emory at the same time and once Dr. Lawhorn graduated and began working in Tallahassee, Dr. Zorn soon followed. In 1978, Dr. Zorn moved to Tallahassee and joined the general surgery practice of Dr. Hank Watt and Dr. James Cavanagh. He practiced with Dr. Watt until he retired and with Dr. Cavanagh until 1998, at which time he joined his current partner, Dr. Robert Snyder at Southeastern Surgical Group. In 2012, TMH bought the surgical group and they are now, TMH Physician Partners Surgical Specialists. Dr. Zorn was another physician who was fortunate to learn from and befriend Dr. I.B. Harrison. He remembers attending a new physician meeting at TMH led by Dr. Harrison. It was a one-sided meeting where you just listened and admired every word. Dr. Harrison set clear expectations and emphasized that it is a privilege to work at TMH and in this community. Dr. Zorn is thankful to have had the opportunity to gain some of his wisdom and uses it daily. Dr. Zorn is a man of few words, but takes great pride in establishing long-term relationships with his 6
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patients. He will go above and beyond for his patients’ needs. He is involved in many aspects of the medical community. He is a past president of the Tallahassee Physicians Association (TPA), which launched HealthPlan Southeast in the late 1980s. He has served as Chair of the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) Medical Staff and Chair of the TMH Department of Surgery. He currently serves on several TMH committees including the Cancer Committee, Operating Room Committee, and Surgical Performance Committee. He has been a generous volunteer physician in the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s We Care Network since its inception. His passion to mentor future physicians is evident in his work with the FSU College of Medicine. He is a clinical preceptor for the FSU College of Medicine and the FSU College of Medicine General Surgery Residency Program at TMH. He also serves as the Clerkship Director for Surgery at the FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee Regional Campus. Dr. Zorn’s colleague and friend, Dr. Robert Snyder said it best, “He is an exemplary surgeon with exceptional judgment and surgical skills. He has always had compassion for patients from all walks of life regardless of stature or means. He exhibits the utmost integrity and willingly goes the extra mile. He is a beacon of wisdom and thoughtfulness punctuated by his dry sense of humor. He fully exemplifies the values that this award represents.” Dr. Zorn has been married to his wife, Kathy for thirteen years. Kathy owns and operates a daycare, works with tissue donation, and is a certified first assistant for Dr. Zorn. They have a total of eight children and seven grandchildren. In his spare time, Dr. Zorn enjoys family vacations to St. Augustine, playing tennis, and reading. It is a Zorn family secret that he is in charge of filling bags full of junk snack food for the family trips. His dayto-day title is “doctor,” but his vacation title is “snack junkie.” Dr. Zorn is a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. In April, he will travel to Guatemala for his first mission trip alongside some of the Zorn family. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
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Fellowship in Adult Cardiology at the University of Toronto, during which he was awarded the University of Toronto Sopman Award for Clinical Excellence and Human Compassion. He then received a National Research Fellowship from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and attended Duke University in North Carolina where he completed a Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research and a Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology. In 1999, he returned to academic medicine in Canada serving as an Assistant Professor of Medicine, Interventional Cardiologist, and Clinician Investigator at the University of Toronto (St. Michael’s Hospital). Dr. Batchelor and his family moved to Tallahassee and he joined Southern Medical Group (SMG) in 2002. Since then, he has become a major leader in clinical research and innovative cardiovascular procedures within our community. Along with Dr. John Katopodis, Dr. Batchelor co-founded the immensely successful Tallahassee Research Institute (TRI), which collaborates with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) to bring advanced clinical cardiovascular research trials to the area. He currently serves as President of TRI and has overseen and/or participated in over 140 clinical studies in cardiovascular medicine, including being Principal Investigator in over 40 of these studies. Through Dr. Batchelor’s expertise in the field of interventional cardiology and medical research, our community has gained access to the most advanced and innovative interventional cardiology treatments. He was pivotal to the development of the region’s first transradial percutaneous coronary interventional (PCI) program and has promoted this safer coronary stenting technique for over 20 years. With over 5,000 radial PCI cases performed, he is one of the country’s highest volume radial PCI experts and has given several instructional courses and lectures on this technique. Working closely with Dr. Noel, Dr. Hurt, Dr. Saint, Dr. Mohamed, Dr. Totten, Dr. O’Neill, Penny Burroughs, and TMH administration, Dr. Batchelor was also instrumental in the development of North Florida’s first Structural Heart Program (at SMG/TMH) in 2011 and shortly thereafter as a part of this structural heart team performed the region’s first percutaneous, nonsurgical mitral valve repair and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures. Dr. Batchelor was also one of the first U.S. physicians to implant a bioabsorbable stent (both within the ABSORB clinical trial and commercially) and is one of fifty bioabsorbable stent experts across
the country. He has also recently been selected as one of only 35 sites Principal Investigators to participate in the TENDYNE U.S. IDE study, which will serve as the pivotal U.S. trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a new and highly anticipated minimally invasive percutaneous mitral valve replacement technique. Working with Dr. Khairallah, Dr. Batchelor was also an integral part of bringing the WATCHMAN device to TMH. This device blocks clots from reaching the brain and allows blood to flow from the heart. TMH was the first hospital in the Southeast to perform commercial use of the device. He has held several leadership positions within the local medical community, including Chair of the TMH Medical Staff Executive Committee and Immediate Past President of Southern Medical Group, P.A. Dr. Batchelor currently serves as the Chair of the Interventional Cardiology Council at TMH and Co-Director of the Structural Heart Program. He is a longtime member of the TMH Institutional Review Board and served on the leadership team that created the region’s first Heart and Vascular Symposium which provides comprehensive education to primary care physicians. He was recently installed as President of the Duke University Cardiovascular Cooperative Society, a large national and international network of hundreds of Duke trained cardiologists who collaborate in research and educational activities. During his tenure in Toronto and Tallahassee, Dr. Batchelor has mentored numerous pre-med students, medical students, interns, residents, fellows, and other postgraduate students. He currently serves as a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Florida State University College of Medicine. He mentored Dr. Vishal Dahya throughout his successful trek to become the first internal medicine resident from TMH to match into a cardiology fellowship program. He has always taken great pride in imparting knowledge on young minds and considers this an important part of his work philosophy and responsibility as a physician. Dr. Batchelor has also considered it important to lower barriers for minorities interested in advanced health science careers. While at the University of Toronto, he was one of the founding members of the Association for the Advancement of Blacks in the Health Sciences (AABHS), a youth mentorship program aimed at promoting health science careers CONTINUED ON PAGE 19
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2017 CELEBRATION AWARDS DINNER
DON’T MISS THE CELEBRATION AWARDS DINNER! Thursday, March 30, 2017 6:30 pm University Center Club at Florida State University Presenting the 2017 I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award to Richard Zorn, M.D.
Presenting the 2017 Outstanding Physician Award to Wayne Batchelor, M.D.
CMS Members and We Care Dentists – No Charge Spouse/Guest – $40.00 Invitations were e-mailed in early March. Advance reservations are required by March 21. Please RSVP to Rosalie Carlin at 877-9018 or rcarlin@capmed.org.
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I.B. “BUD” HARRISON, M.D.
WHO WAS I.B. “BUD” HARRISON, M.D.? By J. Orson Smith, M.D.
Again this year, we will honor a recipient of the I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award. I was asked to tell the many new doctors in this community who Dr. I.B. “Bud” Harrison was. He remains the icon in this community for an intelligent, competent, and compassionate physician. He was also a leader and role model to many family practice physicians. Bud was 8 years older than I, but we were both Cardiology Fellows under Dr. Bruce Logue at Emory. Dr. Logue was our role model. In 1961, while serving in the army at Fort McPherson and attending a Cardiology conference at Grady Hospital, Bud approached Bruce to ask if he knew anyone that might join him and Fred Butler in medical practice. Bruce pointed to me and said, “Orson will.” I always did what Dr. Logue told me to do.
a doctor’s car.” The other mechanic said, “Well if it is, he ain’t no good.” Time certainly proved this to be wrong! In the early 1970’s, Bud had a catfish fin him in the knee and he developed a pseudomonas infection, which led to the need for a Charnley fusion. This made night call very difficult and he took a position as Chief of Medical Affairs at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. This led to the most important contribution of his life, namely becoming a teacher in the Residency Program. The following is an excerpt from Dr. Whit Oliver’s acceptance speech as he was awarded the 2010 I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award. He shared wonderful insight into Bud’s “make-up.”
“Dr. Harrison was loved by most and respected by all who knew him. Dr. I.B. “Bud” Harrison When dealing with patients he was In 1962, we became Butler, Harrison compassionate, caring and totally focused on the and Smith, P.A., which after a number of additions patient regardless of their life circumstances. He had and mergers became Southern Medical Group. Bud a marvelous bedside manner. He always tried to sit taught me about dealing with people, just as he later on the patient’s bed, touch the patients and listen taught his residents. He always said that if you do a to them, letting them describe their plight, being good job practicing medicine, the financial portion supportive of their problems. He was an excellent would fall into place. However, he hated to charge clinician who could synthesize the data and zero patients. It seemed that everyone had “professional in on the diagnosis and management, directing us courtesy” or were “no charge”. This was before toward the most efficient way to achieve the best Medicare and many of his patients were poor. He outcome for a particular patient, including the most treated everyone the same. appropriate consultation or referral for specialty input. He approached problems with commonsense and was Bud drove an old car that was always dirty and full of pragmatic and practical.” old papers. In 1964, I had saved enough money to put a down payment on a Comet Convertible and was in Tallahassee is blessed with an excellent Family the Mercury dealership to have a check-up. Bud’s old Practice community, and I think that will always beat up Mercury was there for repairs. I heard two remain Bud Harrison’s legacy. CMS mechanics discussing the car. One said, “I hear this is CAP SCAN - A CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY PUBLICATION 9
DOCTORS’ DAY
WHAT IS DOCTORS’ DAY? WHY WAS IT FOUNDED? The first Doctors' Day observance was held on March 30, 1933, by the Barrow County Alliance, in Winder, Georgia. The idea of setting aside a day to honor physicians was conceived by Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond, and the recognition occurred on the anniversary of the first administration of anesthesia by Dr. Crawford W. Long in Barrow County, Georgia, in 1842. The Alliance immediately adopted the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Alliance to the Barrow County Medical Society wishes to pay lasting tribute to the Doctors, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Alliance of the Barrow County Medical Society that March 30, the day that famous Georgian Dr. Crawford W. Long first used ether anesthesia in surgery, be adopted as 'Doctors Day,' the object to be the well-being and honor of the profession, its observance demanding some act of kindness, gift or tribute in remembrance of the Doctors." This first observance included the mailing of cards to physicians and their wives, flowers placed on graves of deceased doctors, including Dr. Long, and a formal dinner. After the Barrow County Alliance adopted its resolution to pay tribute to the doctors, the plan was presented and passed by the Georgia State Medical Alliance in 1934 in Augusta, Georgia. The resolution was introduced to the Women's Alliance of the Southern Medical Association at its 29th annual meeting held in St. Louis, Missouri in 1935. Since then, Doctors' Day has become an integral part of and synonymous with, the Southern Medical Association Alliance. Through the years the red carnation has been used as the symbol of Doctors' Day. On March 30, 1958, the United States House of Representatives adopted a Resolution Commemorating Doctors’ Day. In 1990, Congressmen Mike Parker (D-Mississippi) and 10 CAP SCAN - A CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY PUBLICATION
G. V. Montgomery (D-Mississippi) and Senator Thad Cochran (R-Mississippi) introduced legislation in the House and Senate to establish a national Doctors' Day. Following overwhelming approval by the US Senate and the House, on October 30, 1990, President George Bush signed S.J. RES. #366 (which became Public Law 101473) designating March 30 as "National Doctors' Day": Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That – 1. 2.
March 30, 1991, is designated as "National Doctors' Day"; and The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
Doctors’ Day is the result of dedicated Alliance members across the country. The enactment of this law enables the citizens of the United States to publicly show appreciation for the role of physicians in caring for the sick, advancing medical knowledge, and promoting good health.
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May 16, 2017 CMS Membership & CME Meeting Updates in Cancer – To the Moon and Back Viralkumar Bhanderi, M.D. 6:00 pm Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks
October 17, 2017 CMS Membership & CME Meeting Prevention of Medical Errors (2-Hour CME) Scott Sellinger, M.D. and Jesse Suber, Esq. 6:00 pm Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks
May 24, 2017 CMS Family Night 5:30 – 8:00 pm FSU Champions Club
November 7, 2017 CMS Membership & CME Meeting Adverse Health Effects of Electronic Devices Alice Pomidor, M.D., FSU College of Medicine 6:00 pm Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks
September 19, 2017 CMS Membership & CME Meeting Genomic Medicine Michael Stone, M.D., Stone Medical, PC 6:00 pm Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks
December 7, 2017 CMS Foundation Holiday Auction 6:30 pm FSU University Center Club
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CMS EVENTS
CMS hosted our first ever Connect the Docs Whiskey Tasting on February 9th at LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts. Guests enjoyed tasting whiskey while connecting with their peers!
A special thank you to our sponsor, Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors for this event: (Pictured from L-r) Tim Dean and Michael Davino.
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Dr. Rebekah Bernard presented a meaningful presentation, sponsored by SunTrust and MagMutual, on Saturday, February 11, to a diverse group of women physicians at the CMS Women in Medicine Brunch. Acknowledging the challenges women physicians face in the practice of medicine and their need to juggle multiple roles and demands, Dr. Bernard gave practical tips to help avoid physician burnout and to encourage physician wellness. Those attending asked for more events that address the needs of women physicians and to help these “rock stars� stay connected. Stay tuned for future events!
Our emcee for the event, Dr. Maribel Lockwood; Pam Irwin, CMS Executive Director; and our speaker, Dr. Bernard.
Our speaker, Dr. Rebekah Bernard with our sponsor from SunTrust, Brett Allen.
Brett Allen with the winner of the SunTrust gift basket, Dr. Sujatha Mahesh.
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CMS EVENTS
Join your colleagues for a
Happy Hour Monday, April 3, 2017 • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm The Bar at Betton at Food Glorious Food 1950 Thomasville Road Hors d’oeuvres and first beverage provided by our sponsor: Please RSVP by March 27th to Rosalie Carlin at (850) 877-9018 or rcarlin@capmed.org.
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS SPRING 2017 March 15, 2017 Cybersecurity, Identity Theft, and Your Practice
April 19, 2017 ACA Updates
Cybersecurity is a term you hear more frequently in the news – from reports on election hacking, electric utilities, to ransomware…But how does this affect you, your office, and your role and potential liability? This 90 slide presentation covers local events, how they impacted local businesses, and how to minimize the risk you’ll be next.
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Sponsor: Greg Jaap, Brown & Brown Insurance May 17, 2017 The Do’s and Don’ts of Patient Communication Speakers: Lon’Tejuana Cooper, Ph.D., MHA, RHIA, CPM and Marjorie H. McNeill, Ph.D., RHIA, CCS, FAHIMA Sponsor: Debra Summers, CopyFax
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REFLECTIONS FROM THE EDITOR
MY 45 YEARS IN MEDICINE, PART 2 By Frank Skilling, M.D.
“He who uses a crystal ball to predict the future, usually ends up eating ground glass.” Anonymous Last month I discussed the salient points of change that I have noted in medicine since I graduated from the University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Medicine in 1972. Now comes the hard part: predicting the future. I think that the November 2016 presidential election has pointed out the profound gulf between Americans about medicine and health care in this country. As of this writing, the Affordable Healthcare Act, or Obamacare, is on the cusp of being repealed even though there is no viable alternative on the table. The disagreement between Republicans and Democrats on how to fund and deliver healthcare mirrors a debate that goes far back into the 19th century when two competing views of medical care delivery came to the fore. One school of thought, reflecting the independent streak that created the United States, stated that each individual was responsible
for his or her own health. The other, reflecting the collective arrangements of governing that developed in the 19th century, stated that while individuals were ultimately responsible, it was wise for groups to band together for the common good defined as medical care. (Interestingly, railroads and mines were among the first to provide care for their employees and dependents.) Both concepts still have their proponents today, and essentially both are correct, if not totally mutually exclusive. The biggest issue today is who is ultimately going to pay for medical care: the individual or the group that shares the burdens among its members. We have both schools represented by the two major political parties, but the biggest difficulty is that healthcare is very expensive and is never going to get cheaper. What is undeniable is that the rules governing economics cannot be repealed: someone has to pay for medical care: it’s just a question of who’s tagged with the bills. It is instructive to look at Great Britain, which established
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the National Health Service after World War II, partly as a concession to the liberal party for England’s having survived the war. All hospitals, physicians, pharmacies, etc. were taken over by the NHS which made, and continues to make, all decisions concerning the delivery of medical care. For physicians there is a definite hierarchy that ensures many of the entrylevel physicians employed as general practitioners. Only after many years of service are some allowed to become consultants with higher status and pay. Friends who have lived or studied in Britain have said that universal access to medicine is good, but access to specialists is strictly controlled, and it often takes months or even years to have imaging or lab tests performed. Some of the NHS hospitals in London haven’t been updated for decades. The burden of an aging population is taking a toll, and there isn’t enough money in the system to provide for ongoing care. By contrast, there is plenty of money in the US healthcare system: it’s just not directed at
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physician reimbursement. When the Clinton administration decided in the 1990s that the main cause of healthcare costs were physicians ordering too much of everything, there was a conscious effort to slow down the enlargement of the physician population with the result that twenty-five years later we face a shortage of physicians to care for our aging population. FSU College of Medicine was the first new medical school to be chartered in the US in twenty-five years when it was started in 2001. Critics say that despite spending much more than any other developed country, the US has an overall health record that’s no better than countries spending much less. Of course, the definition of health is elastic and certainly debatable. When one considers emergent and urgent care, there is no doubt that the US has an enviable record in saving lives, but when one considers prevention and management of chronic illnesses, the US typically lags behind. Poverty is a barrier to preventive health care, but many of the poor make excessive use of emergency rooms and neglect to carry out routine appointments with their physicians. (Ask any pediatrician who has a significant number of Medicaid patients about failure to keep appointments.) I see no end to the rise in spending on health care, it’s just who’s going to
be stuck with the bill. While Obamacare enrolled many people who were formerly uninsured, some plans had deductibles and co-pays that could easily eat up 25 or 30% of a family’s income. Conversely, the repeal of the ACA will leave chaos and uncertainty. If no substitute is in place when it goes, uninsured patients will be dumped back on the mercy of the system. Years ago when I was asked if I had any predictions to make about ACA, I responded that I couldn’t forecast how things would shake out, but I could be sure that there wouldn’t be enough physicians to take care of all the people who would be needing care. I don’t think I’ve been proven wrong yet. Fortunately, medical school educators have recognized that primary care should be the main focus of medical schools today, but this will not obviate the need for clinical specialists and researchers. The pendulum swings forcefully, but slowly, and what is a dearth of family practitioners today may convert to a lack of specialists in the near future. As used to be said in the early days of television, “Stay tuned for more.”
the part of their teachers and administrators that they learn in a supportive environment. The rigors of learning are in some ways harder, but the access to scholastic materials has been expanded by online courses, internet lectures, and portable devices to look up treatments in real time. There is more emphasis on teaching compassion and cultural sensitivity which enhances the doctor-patient relationship. Will any medical school instruction ever be sufficient? No. But as I continually tell the students, they will continue to learn throughout their lives: medical school is only the start. One of the most important things for them is to think like a doctor: once that happens, all other experiences will become continuous sources of learning. It is a process that one continually refines, but never completely masters. CMS
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: It is with heartfelt thanks and humility that I enter 2017 as CMSA President. I am thankful for the members, officers and committee chairs who have served this organization for so many years and those who have agreed to serve in 2017. We are looking forward to a great year. Thank you to Cay Ford, Debra Placilla and Cynara Miller for making the 2017 Installation so special at Cay Ford’s beautiful home. Angela Abrams, FMAA President, was kind enough to swear in and pin our new officers. Angela gave us an update on new and exciting changes for the FMAA: a new web site, online billing and a new Executive Director for the FMAA, Peggy Crowley. Dr. John Mahoney, CMS Foundation President, thanked the Alliance for their work and commitment to the CMS Holiday Auction. Funds raised at the Holiday Auction were the highest ever for the We Care Network. Pam Irwin and Shannon Boyle also showed CMS support by attending the Installation. Pictured l-r: Angela Abrams, FMAA President; Ida Thompson, CMSA President; Andrea Stephens, CMSA VP of Membership; Lisa Umaña, CMSA Treasurer; Sybil Holt, CMSA Treasurer Elect; Sarah Ho, CMSA President Elect; and Malena Allison, CMSA Secretary.
We hope our 2017 meetings and programs are intriguing to many of our members. Our 2017 philanthropic effort will continue to support the Brehon Family Services, an amazing organization that helps women and children in our area. Our February 22nd meeting will be at Brehon House and the April 26th meeting will be a chance to see the TMH Animal Therapy program, both meetings will occur 9:30-11:30 am. If spouses are interested in attending, please contact Ida Thompson, b.thompson4@comcast.net. We look forward to supporting the Celebration Awards Dinner on March 30. Our chairs will make the event look amazing. Thank you in advance to Val Draper, Jane Snyder and Tami Frankland for sharing their talents with CMS and CMSA. Cheers to a great 2017!
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2017 Board of Directors Francis C. Skilling, Jr., M.D. President Ophthalmology Eye Associates of Tallahassee Married to Karen Skilling University of Alabama
Brian Wilson, M.D. Allergy, Asthma, Immunology Tallahassee Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Married to Meredith Wilson University of Florida
Karl F. Hempel, M.D. Vice President Family Medicine Tallahassee Primary Care Associates Married to Mackie Hempel University of Kentucky
Tracey Hellgren, M.D. CMS President Family Medicine Patients First University of Florida
Terence N. Reisman, M.D. Secretary/Treasurer Gastroenterology Retired Married to Marilyn Reisman Duke University
David Dixon, D.O. CMS President-Elect Obstetrics & Gynecology North Florida Women’s Care Married to Leslee Paige Dixon Nova Southeastern University
Armand B. Cognetta, Jr., M.D. Dermatology Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee Married to Suzanne Cognetta University of Connecticut
Pam Irwin Executive Director, Capital Medical Society
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2017 CELEBRATION AWARDS DINNER
RICHARD ZORN, M.D. – RECIPIENT OF THE 2017 I.B. HARRISON, M.D. HUMANITARIAN AWARD Continued from page 6
As the end of his career in medicine nears, he reflects on his greatest accomplishment: being part of the “Zorn legacy” in the Tallahassee medical community. They all share the same passion that Dr. Harrison personified: ethical and compassionate practice of medicine. These qualities are the heartbeat of a physician leader and will be felt for generations. On behalf of all those associated with the Capital Medical Society, congratulations to Dr. Richard Zorn. CMS WAYNE BATCHELOR, M.D. – RECIPIENT OF THE 2017 OUTSTANDING PHYSICIAN AWARD Continued from page 7
among young black youth. In our own community, he has mentored health science students from Florida A&M University who are interested in careers in medicine, allowing them to shadow him for weeks at a time. In 2013, he served on the Tallahassee Mayor’s Summit on Healthcare Disparities and through his lifetime membership and support of the Association of Black Cardiologists (former board member) and membership in the National Medical Association, he has continued to advocate for minority health issues. Dr. Batchelor has also volunteered his personal time to participate in other community efforts, ranging from being Medical Director of Camp Jumoke, a summer camp for children suffering from sickle cell anemia, to participating in medical relief missions to Jamaica through organizations such as Dr. Keen’s Caribbean American Medical Education Organization (CAMEO). Dr. Batchelor has published over 70 peer-reviewed original abstracts/manuscripts, multiple book chapters and given numerous invited lectures nationally and internationally. He serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for several major cardiovascular research journals and is a regular invited faculty for the annual Transcather Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) meeting (largest meeting of interventional cardiologists in the world). He has been selected to serve on several national committees, including the American College of Cardiology’s D2B Taskforce, which was a national campaign aimed at expediting care to heart attack victims across the country (serving as Chair of
the D2B Toolkit Subcommittee). Recognizing the underrepresentation of women and minorities in cardiovascular clinical trials, he recently helped conceive and design the PLATINUM DIVERSITY study and served as its National Co-Principal Investigator with Dr. Mehran (Mount Sinai Hospital, New York). This study was the first to prospectively and rigorously evaluate long-term clinical outcomes in minorities and women after contemporary coronary stent procedures in over 52 sites across the United States. The results were presented by Dr. Batchelor as a “Plenary Session Late Breaking Clinical Trial” at the TCT meeting in November 2016 and have been submitted for publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In turn, Dr. Batchelor was selected as one of a few delegates invited to meet with FDA commissioner Dr. Robert Califf to discuss ways in which the U.S. may achieve better representation of minorities and women in cardiovascular clinical trials. “I have been able to work beside Dr. Batchelor [as partners for the past 9 years] and watch him engage physicians, colleagues, and patients in a multitude of situations,” said Dr. Tom Noel, his friend and colleague at Southern Medical Group. “It is within these moments that I have come to appreciate and respect the maximum effort he provides in every situation. He is truly excited to learn, teach, and help through clinical, research, and personal excellence.” Dr. Batchelor and his wife Zaneta have been married for 18 years and are the proud parents of two daughters, Nadia and Samia. Their daughters attend Leon High School and are very active in the Leon High School Marching Redcoats Band. In his occasional spare time, Dr. Batchelor enjoys spending time with his family (including 2 miniature schnauzers, Roxy and Tuck), attending musical performances, exercising, traveling, skiing, and playing the piano. This may come as a surprise to some, but for years Dr. Batchelor was a proud member of the Canadian Naval Reserve and played lower brass in the National Band of the Canadian Naval Reserve. On behalf of all those associated with the Capital Medical Society, congratulations to Dr. Wayne Batchelor. He certainly exemplifies what we consider to be qualities of an outstanding physician. CMS CAP SCAN - A CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY PUBLICATION 19
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MINUTES CMS Presidential Installation, January 26, 2017, FSU Alumni Center
We Thank Our Sponsors for the Event
III. Remarks by Keynote Speaker
Supporting Sponsors Florida Medical Association Patients First Thomas County Federal
Dr. Katopodis shared an update on the FMA’s legislative efforts and recognized CMS members that are involved in their specialty society and/or the FMA.
Event Sponsors Capital City Bank Hancock Bank Holy Comforter Episcopal School James Campbell & Associates James D. A. Holley & Co. Janssen Pharmaceuticals SunTrust Tallahassee Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program I. Welcome Dr. J. Daniell Rackley called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm. He welcomed all members, spouses, special guests and sponsors. He gave a special welcome to our keynote speaker, FMA President-Elect, Dr. John Katopodis and to incoming President, Dr. Tracey Hellgren’s family and friends in attendance. II. Introduction of Keynote Speaker Dr. J. Daniell Rackley introduced FMA President-Elect, Dr. John Katopodis
Dr. Rackley presented Dr. Katopodis with a bottle of CMS wine as a token of appreciation.
IV. Introduction of New Officers and Board Members Dr. Rackley introduced the newly elected Officers: President-Elect: Dr. David Dixon Secretary/Treasurer: Dr. Maribel Lockwood Dr. Rackley introduced the newly elected Board Members: Dr. Narayanan Krishnamoorthy Dr. Laurence Rosenberg Dr. Julia Weeks
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Dr. Rackley introduced the Board Members elected to new terms: Dr. Paresh Patel Dr. Kenneth Whithaus
Dr. Rackley introduced the Board Members with ongoing terms: Dr. Christie Alexander Dr. Rohan Joseph Dr. Gregory Perry Dr. Ernesto Umaña Dr. Rackley introduced the incoming CMS Alliance President: Ida Thompson Dr. Rackley also introduced the long standing Presidents for the CMS Foundation and Capital Medical Services: Dr. John Mahoney, CMS Foundation Dr. Frank Skilling, Capital Medical Services V. Introduction of Tracey Hellgren, M.D. Hannah Bryson, Dr. Hellgren’s oldest daughter, gave a heartwarming introduction.
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VI. Recognition of Past CMS Presidents’ Legacy Pam Irwin, CMS Executive Director, explained that CMS is beginning a new tradition to honor the legacy of our past presidents with a medallion ceremony. Each of the past presidents in attendance were recognized individually and assisted in the passing of the CMS President’s medallion. Al McCully, M.D., 1977 Jesse Judelle, M.D., 1978 J. Brian Sheedy, M.D., 1982 David D. Miles, M.D., 1986 C. William Applegate, M.D., 1987 David Hood, M.D., 1988 John P. Mahoney, M.D., 1989 R. James Mabry, M.D., 1994 Karl Hempel, M.D., 1995 Alma Littles, M.D., 1996 William Kepper, M.D., 2004 David T. Stewart, M.D., 2005 Andres Rodriguez, M.D., 2008 Lisa Jernigan, M.D., 2009 Jerry Ford, M.D., 2010 Tracey Hellgren, M.D., 2011 Alfredo Paredes, M.D., 2014 Joshua Somerset, M.D., 2015 J. Daniell Rackley, M.D., 2016 VII. Installation of Tracey Hellgren, M.D., 72nd President of Capital Medical Society Dr. Katopodis administered the Oath of Office to Dr. Hellgren.
Once installed, Dr. Hellgren made a few remarks (they can be read in their entirety on page 23).
a commemorative plaque for his outstanding service to the profession and the community in 2016.
VIII. Presentation to Outgoing CMS President and Board Members
Dr. Rackley made a few remarks about his year as President.
IX. Announcements
Dr. Hellgren recognized our Outgoing CMS Board Members and gave them a bottle of CMS wine as a token of appreciation for their leadership and support of CMS:
Dr. Shelby Blank Dr. Shakra Junejo Dr. Joshua Somerset Dr. Hellgren recognized the Outgoing CMS Alliance President and gave her a bottle of CMS wine as a token of appreciation for the leadership and support she has given to the CMS Alliance through her Board service: Hien Guyer Dr. Hellgren recognized the Outgoing CMS President: Dr. J. Daniell Rackley
Dr. Hellgren thanked Dr. Rackley for his service this past year. She recognized his hard work and the time given to CMS and presented him with a bottle of CMS wine, a gift, and
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Dr. Hellgren encouraged members to attend the upcoming CMS events: February 9, 2017 CMS Connect the Docs Whiskey Tasting Hosted by Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors 5:30 – 8:00 pm LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts February 11, 2017 Women in Medicine Brunch Guest Speaker: Rebekah Bernard, M.D., “Taking Back Control: Prevention and Treatment of Physician Burnout” 9:00 – 11:00 am Goodwood Museum Carriage House March 30, 2017 Celebration Awards Dinner 6:30 pm FSU University Center Club X. Adjourn Dr. Hellgren adjourned the event at 7:45 pm. CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
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DR. TRACEY HELLGREN’S SPEECH AT THE CMS PRESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION Thank you Hannah for such a wonderful introduction.
• Donate something to the Auction for the first time. • Come to the Auction for the first time.
I would also like to thank everyone who came here tonight for my installation and have helped to make this evening such a special night.
• Bring your family to Family Night. • Join a CMS Committee.
People say things are better the second time, so we will see this coming year as I begin my second time as CMS President. I am honored and thrilled to be your CMS President again. 2017 is going to be an amazing year.
• Write an article for Cap Scan. • Bring us new ideas for an event, a CME talk or gathering of CMS members and their families. • Bring a new colleague or partner to a CMS event.
This year is the first time for many things: 1. The first time for a 2-time President of CMS – me! 2. The first time a CMS Director got married, and changed her name while Director – Pam! 3. 4.
The first time in greater than 20 years, we will have the FMA and CMS President practicing medicine in Tallahassee – Dr. Katopodis and me!
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The first time FSU has had a formal “Champions Club” at the stadium – and we will have our Family Night there this May, complete with tours, dinner and more!
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The first time I have a daughter graduating from high school and heading to college, and a daughter graduating 8th grade, heading to high school. Wow!
The first time at a CMS Installation, we have had the Medallion Ceremony with the Past Presidents, and a Mexican Fiesta theme.
We have many different events planned - some with the Alliance and some with the dentists, and we hope you will attend as many as you can. Remember we do social events, the Celebration Awards Dinner for Doctors’ Day, CME talks, family activities, the Auction and more, and we have a We Care Network where you can donate your time and services to needy patients. So…become involved. Get to know CMS and your fellow doctors. Let’s make this a great year. 2017: a new year; a year of firsts. Thank you very much.
So…make this a year of firsts for you and CMS. • Attend a CMS-sponsored event you have never been to before.
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Event Sponsor, Capital City Bank: (l-r) William Smith and Ben Bowersox.
(L-r) Keynote Speaker, FMA President-Elect Dr. John Katopodis; and Supporting Sponsor, Florida Medical Association: Lauren Byrd and Tim Stapleton.
Event Sponsor, Janssen Pharmaceuticals: (l-r) Julie Collins and Ryan Weaver.
Event Sponsor, SunTrust: (l-r) Brett Allen and Tom Pennekamp.
(L-r) Dr. John Fogarty; and Event Sponsor, Hancock Bank: Diana Cureton and Dave Ramsay.
Keynote Speaker, FMA PresidentElect Dr. John Katopodis, and 2017 CMS President, Dr. Tracey Hellgren.
Outgoing CMS President, Dr. J. Daniell Rackley and 2017 CMS President, Dr. Tracey Hellgren.
Supporting Sponsor, Patients First: (l-r) Bill Miller, Todd Meissner, Sharon McLin, Andrea Malik Roe, Neil Levine, and Cathy Bracher, ARNP.
Event Sponsor, James Campbell and Associates: Jim Campbell.
Supporting Sponsor, Thomas County Federal: (l-r) Nat Higdon, Heather Higdon, Soni Vick, and Kevin Vick.
Event Sponsor, Tallahassee Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program: (l-r) Dr. Don Zorn, Dr. Julia Weeks, Dr. Lisa Jernigan, Dr. D. Paul Robinson, and Dr. B. David Robinson.
Dr. Tracey Hellgren with her daughters, Emma and Hannah Bryson.
19 Past CMS Presidents were in attendance for the New Past President Medallion Ceremony.
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The Impact of Private Support: Capital Medical Society Foundation’s community of donors strategically help fulfill its 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.” • Access to healthcare is increased through gifts to We Care Network and the We Care Network Endowment Fund. More than $79 million in donated specialty medical and dental care has been provided to low income, uninsured patients since the program was created in 1992. In fiscal year 2015-16, which ended June 30, 2016, more than $7 million in health care was donated. Gifts support the salaries and benefits of the case management team who coordinate donated care. • To provide incentives to keep medical students trained at FSU College of Medicine in the Big Bend after completion of their residencies and help meet the growing demand for physicians in Florida, gifts to the Scholarship Fund provide scholarships to FSU College of Medicine students who have expressed an interest in returning to the Big Bend to practice after completion of their residencies. $47,000 was distributed to eight medical students in 2016.
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WE THANK OUR DONORS We thank the following people who made a donation to the CMS Foundation this past month: For Capital Medical Society Foundation Endowment David Stewart, M.D.
• Gifts to Capital Medical Society Foundation help provide operation resources for Capital Medical Society Foundation. In 2015-16, funds were used for a roof repair, purchase of a computer firewall upgrade, rental unit maintenance, exterior painting, and office renovations to accommodate additional staff. In addition, modest grants to area non-profits whose programs improve access to health care for the underserved. In 2016, CMSF awarded $10,000 in grants to Elder Care for their In-Home Services Program and to Lighthouse of the Big Bend to provide tools to the visually impaired to improve their access to health care. Gifts to Honor and In Memoriam: You can make a donation to the CMS Foundation in memory of someone who has passed away or in honor of someone, such as a fellow physician, you hold in high esteem or has taken care of you or your family. CMS Foundation will send an acknowledgement letter to those you memorialize and honor. How to Give: Through the generosity of donors, funds have been created in order to establish financial stability to meet our mission. You can donate at any time to one of CMS Foundation’s current funds: 1) Capital Medical Society Foundation-area of greatest need 2) The Capital Medical Society Foundation Endowment 3) We Care Network 4) We Care Network Endowment 5) Scholarship Fund 6) The Ronald G. Pickett Endowment
Your gifts to Capital Medical Society Foundation transform lives in the Big Bend.
Checks should be made payable to the CMS Foundation and indicate on the memo line of your check to which designation you would like to donate. Bring your check to the CMS Office or mail it: Capital Medical Society ~ 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: Pam Irwin, Executive Director pirwin@capmed.org or (850) 877-9018
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We Care Network
THANK YOU To our CMS members and We Care partners who saw new patients for the We Care Network in January 2017. Your generosity and support of the We Care Network makes a difference. Physicians Wayne Batchelor, M.D. Robert Bradford, M.D. Tim Broeseker, M.D. Acquinonette Bryant, M.D. David Burday, M.D. J. Brewster Caldwell, D.O. Michael Cavallaro, M.D. Gilbert Chandler, M.D. George Cohen, M.D. William Dixon, IV, M.D. David Dolson, M.D. David Durden, M.D. Mark Fahey, M.D. Jerry Ford, M.D. Akash Ghai, M.D. Gian-Carlo Giove, M.D. W. Harris Green, M.D. Aaron Guyer, M.D. Hank Hutchinson, M.D. Iman Imanirad, M.D. Okanta Jackson, M.D. Simha Jagadeesh, M.D. Amit Jain, M.D. Lawrence Kaelin, M.D. Farhat Khairallah, M.D. James Killius, M.D. Fang Ko, M.D. Hari Kolli, M.D. Matthew Lawson, M.D. Matthew Lee, M.D. Gordon Low, M.D. Ovidiu Marina, M.D. Mitchell Massie, M.D. Thomas Noel, M.D. Paresh Patel, M.D. Praful Patel, M.D. James Renehan, M.D.
Lincoln Roland, M.D. Philip Sharp, M.D. Gadi Silberman, M.D. Hardeep Singh, M.D. David Smith, M.D. Joshua Somerset, M.D. Christopher Sundstrom, M.D. Timothy Sweeney, M.D. William Thompson, M.D. Kaisa Van der Kooi, M.D. Graham Whitaker, M.D. Anthony Wright, M.D. William Yaakob, M.D. Dentists Eric Amundson, D.D.S. William Baldock, D.D.S. Brian Beck, D.M.D. David Cardman, D.M.D. Walter Colón, D.M.D. Brittney Craig, D.M.D. Alan Dransfield, D.M.D. Jiguo Liu, D.M.D. Susanne Lumpp, D.M.D. William McFatter, D.D.S. Ralph Montalvo, D.M.D. Erin Shiveler, D.M.D. Lawrence Weaver, D.D.S. Ronald Willis, D.M.D. Facilities Affordable Dentures Anesthesiology Associates Beachton Denture Clinic Capital Regional Medical Center Desloge Home Oxygen Leon County Dental Clinic Neighborhood Medical Center Dental Clinics Pathology Associates Radiology Associates Seven Hills Surgery Center Smile Connection at Bond Community Health Center Southeastern Surgery Center Tallahassee Diagnostic Imaging Tallahassee Endoscopy Center Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Tallahassee Outpatient Surgery Center TMH Family Medicine Residency Program Women’s Imaging Center
The We Care Network strongly encourages our volunteer physicians and dentists to send their value of donated services to us. The value of donated services is important for us to share with our funders and the community. Also, up to five hours per biennium of CE Credit may be fulfilled by performing pro bono medical and dental services to We Care Network patients, if we have received documentation of value of services. You can send your value of donated services via fax to Rosemary Evans at (850) 201-0085 or mail to 1204 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32308. Thank you! Please contact Rosemary Evans at revans@capmed.org or 201-0130 if you are a We Care volunteer and you provided volunteer specialty care in the month of January 2017 and your name was omitted.
We thank our referring providers from January 2017: Eboni Allen, ARNP Aaron Appiah, M.D. Arvind Bakhru, M.D. Marie Becker, M.D. Viral Bhanderi, M.D. Jonna Bradley, ARNP Daniel Breivogel, ARNP Tim Broeseker, M.D. Jana Bures-Forsthoefel, M.D. David Cardman, D.M.D. Lysmar Carrion-Dinguis, M.D. Todd Chenicek, ARNP Jordan Cherkinsky, D.D.S. Christie Chiu, M.D. Walter Colón, D.M.D. David Dixon, D.O. Ray Dolly, M.D. Susan Dunbar, ARNP Shirley English, ARNP Mark Fahey, M.D. Sharron Foster, M.D. Anneka Gaffney, ARNP Lisa Gardner, ARNP Gian-Carlo Giove, M.D. Judy Griffin, ARNP Muhanad Hasan, M.D. Hantz Hercule, M.D. Lisa Hofstad, D.D.S. Dwight Hooper, M.D. Hank Hutchinson, M.D. Iman Imanirad, M.D. Rohan Joseph, M.D.
Howard Kessler, M.D. Sayeed Khalillullah, M.D. Elaine Larkins, ARNP Esaias Lee, M.D. Ashok Manocha, B.D.S. Ovidiu Marina, M.D. Jonathan Melquist, M.D. Jose Mendoza, M.D. Kelley Miller, ARNP Marcia Morris, ARNP Rose Origa, ARNP Winston Ortiz, M.D. Rodolfo Oviedo, M.D. Kyara Paulk, ARNP Lisa Perkins, M.D. Duncan Postma, M.D. Stephen Quintero, M.D. Charlie Richardson, M.D. Karen Russell, M.D. Lucilita Salvador, ARNP Roy Schwartz, M.D. Abisoye Somorin, ARNP Alanna Steaple, ARNP Tallahassee VA Health Care Center Leonard Tolley, D.D.S. Marianne Towler, ARNP Ernesto Umana, M.D. Jeffrey Wasserman, D.O. Anthony Wright, M.D.
DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY, THE WE CARE NETWORK: RECEIVED 240 REFERRALS, WITH 167 PATIENTS NEW TO THE PROGRAM
SCHEDULED 170 APPOINTMENTS WITH VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS
$184,195 IN DONATED CARE WAS REPORTED BY WE CARE VOLUNTEERS
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