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Charles D. Williams, M.D., FACR received a lifetime achievement and service award from the Florida Legislature on January 24, 2022. It was presented by the Florida House Majority Leader, the Honorable Michael Grant. Dr. Williams previously received a career achievement award from the governor of Georgia, as well as, a career achievement award from his hometown of Moultrie, GA. Dr. Williams is a previous member of American College of Radiology (ACR) Board of Chancellors, a previous vicepresident of ACR, and an ACR Gold Medalist. Pictured l-r: Dr. Lucas Rindy, resident in abdominal imaging at Aventura Medical Center (Miami, FL); House Majority Leader, the Honorable Michael Grant; Dr. Crystal Seldon, resident in radiation oncology at the University of Miami; Alison Dudley, lobbyist for the Florida Radiological Society; Dr. Charles D. Williams, retired diagnostic radiologist (Radiology Associates of Tallahassee); Dr. Rajendra Kedar, president of the Florida Radiological Society (Tampa, FL); Dr. Parker Freels, resident in interventional radiology at the University of Florida; and Pat Williams, wife of Dr. Charles D. Williams. Care Point Health & Wellness Center announced the naming of their Exam Room #1 after Dr. Thomas L. Hicks. “Dr. Hicks was both a practicing physician and the medical administrator for Patients First, a local health care center. One of the first physicians to care for people living with HIV, Dr. Hicks was actively involved with the inception of Big Bend Cares and later served on the Board of Directors for ten years. ‘…having Exam Room #1 named after Hicks is a very suitable tribute to his work,’” said Stanley Kahn, II, Care Point Health & Wellness Center.
The Capital Medical Society Board of Governors recently renamed its Outstanding Physician Award the Thomas L. Hicks, M.D. Outstanding Physician Award. Dr. Hicks was the first recipient of the award. The award honors physicians who have demonstrated distinguished leadership in organized medicine, community volunteerism, political and governmental activities, clinical excellence, and educational activities; particularly with medical students.
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Tallahassee Community College Cherry Hall Alexander African-American History Calendar Honorees included three local physicians. Each year since 2001, TCC has used the calendar to honor African-American individuals committed to making a difference in our community. This year’s theme, Black Health and Wellness, features exceptional community leaders in Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla counties who work to preserve and promote healthy and holistic living.
(February 2022) Temple O. Robinson, M.D. - Dr. Robinson is the Chief Executive Officer of Bond Community Health Center in Tallahassee. Prior to this role, she served as the Chief Medical Officer at Bond, dedicating 18 years of service to the center. (October 2022) Shairi R. Turner, M.D., M.P.H. - Dr. Turner is the Chief Medical Officer of Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit organization providing 24/7 help, supporting those in crisis. She is also a member of the Research Faculty for Florida State University’s College of Social Work.
(President’s Honoree) A.J. Brickler, III, M.D. - Dr. Brickler is a doctor of Gynecology and Obstetrics at North Florida Women’s Care in Tallahassee. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Brickler has an extensive background in medicine, including being recognized by Consumers Research Council of America as one of “America's Top OB/Gyn's.”
