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HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE WE CARE NETWORK! By H. Avon Doll, Jr., M.D., We Care Network Advisory Committee Chair and Donating Provider This year marks the 30th anniversary of the We Care Network, a significant part of the focus and mission of the Capital Medical Society Foundation. This program has coordinated over $120 million in donated specialty medical and dental care services to the uninsured adults in the four counties represented by the Capital Medical Society's membership cohort. From the uncertainty and barriers in getting the program up and running to the current well-tuned operation that we take somewhat for granted, there has been a small army of dedicated professionals, each doing their part to ensure success. Many readers are responsible for this vital program's viability, whether they are referring primary care providers, specialists donating time and expertise, or the support staff in these offices, providing documentation and access for our patients. While We Care-like programs exist in other areas, few have the same support from local hospitals and durable medical equipment vendors. Both of our hospitals have been participants since the program's inception. Our motivation to become physicians was to help others rather than to be venture capitalists. Most specialists are willing to donate some charity care
to the uninsured. The We Care Network provides the framework for coordinating the logistics, including diagnostic support services, to happen while minimizing the effort required by your office. Your care provided is recognized and archived. The We Care Network staff provides case management, screens for eligibility and referral appropriateness, and educates patients navigating the complicated healthcare system. You can be sure that any patient referred to you has no other financial option. The We Care Network Advisory Committee, which I have been privileged to chair for too long, gathers representatives from primary care referral resources, such as the Bond Community Health Center, Neighborhood Medical Center, North Florida Medical Centers, the Tallahassee Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program, and hospitals' transition programs. The committee also includes other community leaders committed to improving healthcare access. The committee provides a platform to discuss the needs and concerns of primary care partners as they toil to get their uninsured patients the treatment they need. Solutions are brainstormed and implemented to streamline healthcare access and improve the program. There is also the We Care Network Dental Advisory Committee, chaired by the CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY 2022 MEETINGS CALENDAR June 2, 2022 CMS Family Movie Night Private Viewing of “DC League of Super-Pets” Doors open at 6:00 pm; Trailers start at 6:30 pm CMX Cinemas Fallschase (147 Vermillion Boulevard)
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Sarah Ko, M.D., President-Elect
The We Care Network’s 30th Anniversary....................1 CMS News.............................................................................4 CMS Lunchtime Learning Seminars................................5 Practice Management........................................................6 Florida Medical Association News..................................7 2022 Celebration Awards Dinner....................................8 Simpler Times.................................................................... 17 2022 Florida Mission of Mercy...................................... 18 Physician Wellness.......................................................... 20 Honor A Doctors’ Day..................................................... 22 Donate to the CMS Foundation.................................... 24 CMS Foundation: We Care Network........................... 26
Helen Paulson, M.D., Secretary/Treasurer Rohan Joseph, M.D., Immediate Past President Codie Bryant, CMS Alliance President Russell Cole, M.D. Amulya Konda, M.D.
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unrivaled and beneficent Dr. Walt Colón, who has generously provided both a venue and delicious refreshments for both advisory committees. Dr. Jim Stockwell, along with Mollie Hill, past Capital Medical Society Executive Director, spearheaded the effort to get the program up and running. Since then, each Executive Director has enthusiastically accepted the We Care Network program as their responsibility, none more than our current Executive Director, Pam Irwin, has. There are countless hours overseeing the financial aspects of the program, managing staff, writing grants, and being a cheerleader for participants, both volunteers and donors. The Jean McCully We Care Network Program Coordinator, Diana Bixler, is the invaluable leader of the We Care Network case management team. She efficiently supervises all the tasks listed above and is an advocate for the patients' quality of care and assistance. Starting with Robin McDougall, LCSW, all of our coordinators have had a heart for service and a keen ability to get the job done. It takes a special person to be a case manager, and our social workers have much to do to prepare a prospective patient for an appointment. Patience, compassion, persistence, and resilience are part of their DNA. Moreover, the past few years have not been easy, either.
We have amassed quite a bit of patient feedback, and those impacted by the We Care Network are truly grateful. Anyone diagnosed with a serious or debilitating illness has concerns, and fears worsen with obstacles to healthcare. Many low-income people just accept that they will not be able to get care. Many have no idea how to navigate the system. The We Care Network’s patients know they will be cared for, and most are appreciative and, as a result, more invested in their own health and care. Experiencing these outcomes is what makes the We Care Network so crucial for our community. Increasing accessibility to all needed specialties is vital to ensure patients can secure treatment. We still have some unrepresented specialties within the We Care Network and other specialties whose low referral caps limit accessibility. Please let us know if you are not a We Care Network provider and would like to be or if you would like to increase your current commitment for the number of We Care Network patients you will see. Please get in touch with Shannon Boyle at sboyle@capmed.org. If you want to learn more about the program, we have 30 years of experience to share. Donations in one form or another are always welcome! Happy Anniversary to the We Care Network!
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CMS NEWS
NEW DOCS ON THE BLOCK Jay E. Allard, M.D. Medical School: University of Vermont Internship/Residency: National Capital Consortium, WRNMMC Fellowship: National Capital Consortium, WRNMMC Practice: TMH Physician Partners, Gynecologic Oncology Specialists Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Christine Fitzsimmons, D.O. Medical School: University of New England Internship/Residency: Wellspan/ York Hospital Fellowship: AdventHealth/Florida Hospital Practice: TMH Physician Partners, Gynecologic Oncology Specialists Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
Vladimir Ratushny, M.D. Medical School: Drexel University Internship: Albert Einstein Medical Center Residency: Harvard Combined Dermatology Residency Program Practice: Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee, PA Specialty: Dermatology
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the following measure on April 6, 2022, impacting the practice of medicine: A bill (SB312) will expand the authority of physicians to prescribe controlled substances through telemedicine. Doctors will continue to be prohibited from using telemedicine to prescribe Schedule I and Schedule II substances, which include drugs that are considered highly addictive.
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CMS LUNCHTIME LEARNING SEMINARS
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY VIRTUAL LUNCHTIME LEARNING SEMINARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE REMAINING SPRING 2022 LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINAR: May 18, 2022 HIPAA and Data Access – What’s New in 2022 Presenters: Holland & Knight Tallahassee – Shannon B. Hartsfield, Partner; Mia L. McKown, Partner; and Eddie Williams III, Partner Physicians have been dealing with HIPAA for many years, but changes to federal regulations coming in October threaten to turn HIPAA on its head. Government regulatory efforts have focused in recent years on patient access to data. Doctors will need to make sure patients have virtually unfettered access to their electronic medical records. Eddie Williams, Mia McKown and Shannon Hartsfield, attorneys from Holland & Knight’s Tallahassee office, which this year celebrates 50 years of service in the Capital, plan
Registration Required Time: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM No Cost for these virtual seminars.
to speak. They will focus on new developments in HIPAA including: • • • •
What physicians need to know about medical records ownership in Florida Recent HIPAA enforcement activity Expanded 2022 prohibitions on information blocking How physicians can implement “recognized security practices” to reduce risk
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Rosalie Carlin at (850) 877-9018 or rcarlin@capmed.org.
On April 20th, M. Michelle Bono with TCC Performance Innovation Institute, gave an excellent program on Building Loyal Customers in Challenging Times.
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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW HOW TO RETIRE A DEA LICENSE? Step 1: Send an email to: Dea.registration.help@usdoj.gov Subject line: DEA REGISTRATION RETIREMENT BODY: Please retire the following DEA Registration # ______________ as I am no longer in need of a registration effective immediately. (Include your name, address, contact phone number and the reason for the immediate retirement - ie: no longer practicing, no longer prescribing controlled substances, etc.)
Step 2: After your DEA Registration Retirement has been confirmed, let the Florida Board of Medicine know you have retired your DEA license so they remove the re-licensure requirement for you to take the Controlled Substance Course. If they see you still have a DEA license, they will require you take that course. Therefore, you MUST contact the Florida Board of Medicine at: Customer Contact Center Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET (850) 488-0595
The DEA will contact you following receipt of your email. They are unspecific regarding how long the process takes after the request. WHAT STATUS AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED FOR EXEMPTION FROM PAYING THE NICA ASSESSMENT?
affidavit from you stating you are not engaged in the private practice of medicine, must be provided to NICA); 5.
Any licensed physician on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States (a letter from your commanding officer stating that you are on active duty in the Armed Forces, as well as an affidavit from you stating that you are not engaged in the private practice of medicine, must be provided to NICA);
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Physicians who are full-time State of Florida employees and whose practice is confined to state-owned correctional facilities, mental health or developmental services facilities, or the Florida Department of Health or County Health Department (a letter from the state government documenting your employment status, as well as an affidavit from you stating that you are not engaged in outside employment, must be provided to NICA).
Florida licensed physicians currently exempt from paying the assessment include: 1.
Resident physicians, assistant resident physicians, and interns in postgraduate training programs approved by the Board of Medicine (documentation of the dates of your program signed by the chair of your department must be provided to NICA);
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Retired physicians who maintain an active license but who have withdrawn from employment in any medically related field, as evidenced by an affidavit (https://www. nica.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Retired_ affidavit.pdf) filed with NICA (a copy of this affidavit must be provided to the Florida Department of Health);
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Physicians who hold a limited license, as defined by Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, but do not receive any compensation for medical services (an affidavit must be provided to NICA stating that no compensation is received for medical services);
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Physicians employed full-time by the Veterans Administration whose practices are confined to Veterans Administration hospitals (a letter from your employer stating that you are a full-time employee, as well as an
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Proof of qualification for a claimed exemption must be furnished to NICA at P.O. Box 14567, Tallahassee, Florida 32317-4567. It is each physician’s obligation to notify NICA of a subsequent change in status with regard to a claimed exemption. For more information, visit https://www.nica.com/medicalproviders/exemptions/#documents-required.
FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION NEWS
04/01/2022
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Florida Medical Association Board Names Chris Clark as New Chief Executive Officer of the State’s Largest, Most Influential Organization Dedicated to Serving Physicians and Their Patients (Tallahassee, Fla.) – Florida Medical Association (FMA) President Douglas R. Murphy Jr., MD today announced that its Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, Chris Clark, will now serve as Chief Executive Officer of the nearly 150-year-old association. Clark takes over as CEO beginning today, Friday, April 1, 2022. “Chris Clark has proven time and again to be an integral part of the Florida Medical Association’s success through the development and implementation of our legislative, policy, and political agenda since he joined the FMA in 2014,” said Dr. Murphy. “Chris’s leadership positions in state and federal agencies, the Florida Senate, and local, statewide political campaigns and party committee work, have not only elevated the level of service within the association, but also positioned the FMA as the premier voice of medicine.” “Thank you to the FMA Board for the honor of naming me to serve as Chief Executive Officer,” said Clark. “Leading the association’s more than 25,000 members through these unprecedented times, providing support to our physicians and their patients, and collaborating with other healthcare practitioners and medical support staff has allowed our state to protect Florida’s more than 21 million residents through quality and affordable health care.” Prior to his joining the FMA in 2014, Clark was Chief of Staff to Senate President Don Gaetz, Governmental Affairs Director for the Florida Department of Corrections, Legislative Affairs Director for The Florida Lottery, among other positions. In 2018, he took a brief leave from the FMA to serve as Director of Recruiting for Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis’ Transition Team, and then returned to the FMA. In 1997, Clark served as Special Assistant to Jeb Bush during the Jeb Bush for Governor Campaign, later serving as Personal Assistant to the Governor within his executive office. ### About Florida Medical Association (FMA) Founded in 1874, the FMA is a professional association dedicated to the service and assistance of Doctors of Medicine and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine in Florida. The FMA represents more than 25,000 members on issues of legislation and regulatory affairs, medical economics and education, public health, and ethical and legal issues. The association advocates for physicians and their patients to promote the public health, ensure the highest standards of medical practice, and to enhance the quality and availability of health care in the Sunshine State. For more information on the FMA, please visit www.flmedical.org, follow @FloridaMedical and like fb.com/floridamedical.
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2022 CELEBRATION AWARDS DINNER
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY’S 20TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION AWARDS DINNER By Shannon Boyle, CMS Communications and Events Coordinator The 20th annual Celebration Awards Dinner honored Dr. Robert D. Snyder and Dr. Carlos Campo. The event was held on March 31, in honor of Doctors’ Day, at the Dunlap Champions Club at FSU (formerly the University Center Club). There was a room full of proud supporters of the award winners. Dr. Robert D. Snyder received the I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award, and Dr. Carlos Campo received the Thomas L. Hicks, M.D. Outstanding Physician Award. Our 2022 CMS President, Dr. Paresh Patel, did a great job emceeing the event. Dr. Patel thanked the Celebration Awards Dinner Steering Committee and the Capital Medical Society staff for their hard work in organizing and coordinating this event. Steering Committee Alfredo Paredes, M.D., Chair Shannon Boyle, CMS Communications and Events Coordinator Codie Bryant, CMS Alliance Valerie Draper, CMS Alliance Tami Frankland, CMS Alliance Pam Irwin, CMS Executive Director Rita Kaelin, CMS Alliance Cynara Miller, CMS Alliance Andrea Stephens, CMS Alliance Gillian Stewart, CMS Alliance Dr. Patel recognized four new CMS members in attendance: Dr. Joshua Dault, Dr. Tony Bryant, Dr. Ira Wayne Freilich, and Dr. Rajeshri Parag Patel. Dr. Patel also recognized a new member applicant, Dr. Christine Fitzsimmons. We welcome them to the Tallahassee medical community. Dr. Patel recognized all CMS members who retired this past year. Sadly, our newly retired physicians were not able to attend, but we wish them well in their retirement. A moment of silence was held to honor the physicians who passed away since September 2021: Dr. George Bonk, Dr. William Price, and Dr. Julia Revell St. Petery. Dr. H. Avon Doll, Jr., We Care Network Advisory Committee Chair and donating provider, shared that the We Care Network is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. He gave a brief overview of the program and noted that We Care Network providers and partners have donated more than $120 million in donated healthcare to 8
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the neediest adults in our community since its inception. He recognized and thanked the We Care Network staff, referring and donating physicians, dentists, and healthcare providers, donating hospitals, ancillary and durable medical equipment providers, and grantors and supporters. Dr. Patel shared a brief history of the I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award. The criteria for the award are predicated on the values that came to be associated with the late Dr. I.B. Harrison: compassion, service, respect, wisdom and integrity. He asked all past recipients of this award to stand and be recognized. Dr. Robert D. Snyder joined the esteemed physicians that previously received this award, as the 2022 recipient of this prestigious award. Dr. Richard Zorn, longtime friend and colleague of Dr. Snyder, presented him with the I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award. (You can read Dr. Richard Zorn’s remarks on page 14, and Dr. Snyder’s remarks upon receiving the award on page 15.) Dr. Patel then gave a brief overview of the Thomas L. Hicks, M.D. Outstanding Physician Award. The award honors a physician who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the profession of medicine. This year, the CMS Board of Governors voted to rename the award in honor of the late Dr. Thomas L. Hicks, the first recipient of this award in 2006. Dr. Hicks’ family was in attendance to commemorate this recognition. Dr. Patel asked all past recipients of this award to stand and be recognized. Dr. Carlos Campo joined the esteemed physicians that previously received this award, as the 2022 recipient of this prestigious award. Dr. Alberto Fernandez, longtime friend and colleague of Dr. Campo, presented him with the Thomas L. Hicks, M.D. Outstanding Physician Award. (You can read Dr. Campo’s remarks upon receiving the award on page 16.) The Capital Medical Society would like to extend their appreciation to the CMS Alliance for providing the beautiful floral arrangements. The red carnation is the symbol for Doctors’ Day. We thank our 2022 Celebration Awards Dinner supporters. Without their generous support, this event would not have been possible.
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Title Sponsor
Presenting Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors Anonymous in honor of the Capital Medical Society Administration & Staff
Title Sponsor, Capital Health Plan: (front row, l-r) Dr. Krista Rankin, Vicki McRary, Dr. Roy Forman, (back row, l-r) Dr. Helen Paulson, Dr. David Jones, Dr. Amy Reimer Neal, and Dr. Stanley Gwock.
Presenting Sponsor, Southern Medical Group: (l-r) Dr. John Katopodis, Dr. Michael Forsthoefel, Dr. Narayanan Krishnamoorthy, Dr. Frank Gredler, and Dr. Thomas Noel.
Audiology Associates of North Florida Florida State University College of Medicine FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee Regional Campus HCA Florida Capital Hospital MagMutual Radiology Associates of Tallahassee Tallahassee Ear, Nose & Throat, P.A. TMH Federal Credit Union TMH Physician Partners - Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Truist Wealth and Truist Mortgage Event Sponsors
(Front row, l-r) Theresa Cochran, Presenting Sponsor, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Josh Epps, Presenting Sponsor, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Ryan Smith, Presenting Sponsor, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Dr. Dean Watson, Presenting Sponsor, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; (back row, l-r) Andrew Starr, Presenting Sponsor, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Mark O’Bryant, Presenting Sponsor, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Diana O’Bryant, Event Sponsor, Hancock Whitney; Farra Noel; and Dr. Andrea Friall, Presenting Sponsor, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.
Airway Works, LLC Hancock Whitney PHILIPS SYNOVUS Tallahassee Primary Care Associates
Presenting Sponsor, TC Federal Bank: (front row, l-r) Lori Rawlings, Caitlin Moore, Linda Bergman, (back row, l-r) Sheila Rogers, Meka McCaskill, and Patricia Griffin.
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(Front row, l-r) Dr. H. Avon Doll, Jr., We Care Network Advisory Committee Chair; Dr. Paresh Patel, President, Capital Medical Society Board of Governors; Pam Irwin, Executive Director, Capital Medical Society; (back row, l-r) Louie Doll; Dr. Alfredo Paredes, Chair, Celebration Awards Dinner Steering Committee; Maria Paredes; Dr. Sarah Ko, President-Elect, Capital Medical Society Board of Governors; and Joe Farenden. (L-r) Ben Gantt, Event Sponsor, The Gantt Financial Group; and Melissa Corson and Jeff Corson, Supporting Sponsors, Audiology Associates of North Florida and Tallahassee Ear, Nose & Throat, P.A.
(L-r) Pam Irwin, Executive Director, Capital Medical Society; and Supporting Sponsor, Florida State University College of Medicine: Gentle Littles, Dr. Alma Littles, and Dr. John Fogarty.
(L-r) Dr. D.J. Underwood; Dr. Stanley Gwock; Dr. Sandeep Rahangdale, Supporting Sponsor, FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee Regional Campus; and Dr. Kaushal Patel.
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(Front row, l-r) Supporting Sponsor, HCA Florida Capital Hospital: Dr. Joshua Dault, Dr. Sherif Nour, and Alan Keesee; (back row, l-r) Event Sponsor, SYNOVUS: Tina Darnell and Chattie Winton.
Supporting Sponsor, MagMutual: Kim Harris and Brad Harris.
(L-r) Kim Williams; and Supporting Sponsor, TMH Federal Credit Union: Liz Thiele, Harry Burn, and Paula Burn.
(Front row, l-r) Brandon Hogue, Supporting Sponsor, Truist Wealth and Truist Mortgage; Thomas Dietrich, Supporting Sponsor, Truist Wealth and Truist Mortgage; Leigh Graham, Supporting Sponsor, Truist Wealth and Truist Mortgage; Kimberly Price, Supporting Sponsor, Truist Wealth and Truist Mortgage; (back row, l-r) Dr. Sarah Ko; Dr. Allison Retzer, Supporting Sponsor, Radiology Associates of Tallahassee; Dr. Maribel U. Lockwood, Supporting Sponsor, Radiology Associates of Tallahassee; Karen Watts, Supporting Sponsor, Truist Wealth and Truist Mortgage; and Dr. Carl David Vegas, Supporting Sponsor, Radiology Associates of Tallahassee.
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Dr. Rajeshri Parag Patel (back row, far right), and Supporting Sponsor, TMH Physician Partners - Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep: (front row, l-r) Dr. David Huang, Steve Marquis, Dr. Cybelle Pfeifer, (back row, l-r) Dr. Clifton Bailey, Dr. Chien-yi Ruby Williams, Dr. Forrest Ray Dolly, Dr. Alberto Fernandez, and Dr. Muhanad Hasan.
Dr. Paresh Patel (left) and Dr. Richard Zorn (right) presented the 2022 I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award to Dr. Robert D. Snyder (middle).
(L-r) Lewis James, Event Sponsor, Airway Works, LLC; Dr. Muhanad Hasan; and Susan Aultman, Event Sponsor, Airway Works, LLC.
Dr. Alberto Fernandez (left) and Dr. Paresh Patel (right) presented the 2022 Thomas L. Hicks, M.D. Outstanding Physician Award to Dr. Carlos Campo (middle).
Event Sponsor, Tallahassee Primary Care Associates: Dr. Gregory Williams and Kim Williams.
Dr. Robert D. Snyder’s family were present to honor him with the I.B. Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award.
The family of the late Dr. Thomas L. Hicks were present for the unveiling of the Thomas L. Hicks, M.D. Outstanding Physician Award. The Outstanding Physician Award was renamed in honor of the late Dr. Thomas L. Hicks, the first recipient of this award in 2006.
Dr. Carlos Campo’s family and friends were present to honor him with the Thomas L. Hicks, M.D. Outstanding Physician Award.
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DR. RICHARD ZORN’S INTRODUCTION OF DR. ROBERT D. SNYDER, RECIPIENT OF THE 2022 I.B. HARRISON, M.D. HUMANITARIAN AWARD Managing Editor’s Note: These are Dr. Zorn’s notes and not a formal write-up. Please excuse grammar and punctuation errors. Mr. President, distinguished honoree, CMS sponsors, fellow CMS members, family, and friends, first of all I would like to congratulate Dr. Carlos Campo for receiving the Thomas L. Hicks, M.D. Outstanding Physician Award. It is highly deserved especially for his work with the trials and tribulations of the Covid pandemic over the past two years. Congratulations Carlos. It is a great privilege to speak about this year’s I.B. (Bud) Harrison, M.D. Humanitarian Award winner, Dr. Robert D. Snyder. Bob and I came to town in 1978 as friendly competitors. All of the general surgeons were in solo practice and formed alliances for call and assistants. Bob was in with Charlie Harvey, Al Deeb, and John L. Williams. I was in with Hank Watt and Jim Cavanagh. I think there were seven new physicians that came in the summer of 1978. I can remember five for sure. Dr. Gary Hansen, Dr. Lou Hill, Dr. Frank Skilling, Bob, and me. The late Matt Cohen may have been one of the other two. It was customary for the new physicians to meet with Dr. Harrison after getting their TMH privileges. He was the Chief Medical Officer of TMH at that time. We met in a small room close to the Medical Staff Office. He described in no uncertain terms what was expected of us regarding patient care, ER coverage, and interacting with the nursing staff. There were no questions about “what ifs.” He made it very clear who you would have to deal with if you fell short of his expectations. I remember the meeting being very short. The medical scene in 1978 was very different than it is today. There was only one hospital. There was no Capital Health Plan. Anesthesiologists had just come to town in the last few years so there were two systems of general anesthesia administration, MD and CRNA. Physicians who worked full-time in the ER were a new thing. Physicians still saw their own patients in the ER or the infamous Unit II. There were no CT scanners. One of the first EMI scanners in the country for heads only had been ordered and would arrive shortly. A majority of Tallahassee physicians came to TMH on a regular basis so you saw your colleagues on a fairly regular schedule although the Physicians’ Dining Room was years away.
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Into this scene Bob came and set up his practice with one office person and one nurse. They would stay with him for many years. They established a very patient-centered practice trying to be very responsive to their patients’ needs. Over the years Bob developed a reputation for excellent care of breast cancer patients. In 1978 a lot of women went to the OR without a tissue diagnosis. They were put to sleep and a biopsy with frozen section was done. The women would wake up not knowing if they had lost their breast. Bob was a leader in bringing new treatment options to this area. Breast conservation became an alternative to mastectomy. Bob helped bring stereotactic needle biopsy technology to town to avoid a large percentage of open biopsies. Bob and his CRNA Sue Fischera participated in the study that established sentinel lymph node biopsy as an alternative to axillary dissection saving many women from the complications of this procedure. Bob worked with the plastic surgeons to develop techniques for immediate reconstruction after mastectomy. From the beginning Bob was known for spending great amounts of time with new breast cancer patients to make sure that all of their questions were answered. Early on a lot of women viewed a breast cancer diagnosis as a death sentence. Bob made sure they all left his office with one very precious commodity – hope. Guys like to talk about male bonding. Take my word for it you haven’t bonded with someone unless you have operated with them on a difficult case that lasts for hours and hours. Two come very quickly to mind. The first was a very, very large male with an acute abdomen. Upon opening his abdomen, we found a gangrenous, necrotic colon. Knowing your anatomy, you remember that the right and left colon are located in the posterior abdomen. Removing these portions of the colon requires traction to elevate them out of their posterior position. With each pull a piece of colon came out followed by more poop and pus than you could ever imagine. We were finally able to get him off the table but he died of overwhelming infection several days later. All later difficult abdominal cases were compared to that one. The second case was a total parathyroidectomy on a patient with a previous tracheostomy. This produced an incredible amount of
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scarring such that finding the glands took hours and hours of tedious, difficult dissection. With this procedure finding four glands is an A whereas finding three glands is an F. You keep looking over your shoulder to the surgical bullpen for your relief but it never comes. We finally found all four glands and the patient made an uneventful recovery. During these experiences you see the true nature of your fellow surgeon’s soul. Bob’s soul never came up wanting.
Suburbans. Over a period of many years, it was unusual not to see a Snyder name on the playbill of the Young Actors Theatre. Even after her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, Patti continued to support her family’s numerous activities as long as she was physically able. Her long life after diagnosis is a testament to the loving care she received from Bob, her family, and caretakers. This just further documents the statement “that behind every successful man is a strong woman.”
Bob and Patti came to town ahead of me in the offspring category. They came with three daughters Kristi, Katie, and Kelly already on the scene and two more on the way, Lindsey and Theresa. Susanna would come a little later. While I dealt with some infertility issues, Bob had some Y chromosome issues. He told me several times that he should have invested heavily in Johnson and Johnson stock. The Snyder household was one of the few Corvette and Suburban families in town. While Bob worked Patti would ferry the daughters to multiple events around town racking up hundreds of thousands of miles on several
Congratulations Bob, my former partner and very good friend, on this much deserved award.
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH FROM DR. ROBERT D. SNYDER, 2022 I.B. HARRISON, M.D. HUMANITARIAN AWARD RECIPIENT Managing Editor’s Note: These are Dr. Snyder’s notes and not a formal write-up. Please excuse grammar and punctuation errors.
got to marry my fiancé, Patti – my bride of 50+ years and biggest cheerleader. Sadly, her presence here tonight wasn’t meant to be.
“Brevity is the soul of wit” – Hamlet. I would like to first thank my family for being here. I had the good fortune to know Bud Harrison. They say you can’t buy happiness and you can’t buy class. Bud was a class act through and through. A true friend and mentor and great physician. I am truly surprised, humbled, and honored to be chosen for this award by my colleagues.
OK…fast forward 50+ years and six daughters later (my pride and joy), and here we are! What a great ride. My family and practice were the dream of my life. I hit it out of the park! How many people can say that? Lastly, it was my pleasure and privilege to practice with a medical staff I respected and admired so much. They were so talented. They were the best, and always had my back! It was a great run, so let’s press on. God bless!
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ACCEPTANCE SPEECH FROM DR. CARLOS CAMPO, 2022 THOMAS L. HICKS, M.D. OUTSTANDING PHYSICIAN AWARD RECIPIENT Managing Editor’s Note: These are Dr. Campo’s notes and not a formal writeup. Please excuse grammar and punctuation errors. Thank you, Albert, for your kind introduction. Good evening to all. It is humbling to be the recipient of the Tom Hicks Outstanding Physician Award. As the most recent recipient, I follow a rich tradition of excellence in medicine. First, I would like to congratulate Dr. Snyder for receiving the I.B. Harrison Humanitarian Award. I was lucky to have practiced medicine side by side with Dr. Snyder and also with his partner of many years Dr. Richard Zorn, also an I.B. Harrison Humanitarian award recipient in 2017. Congratulations Bob, well deserved. Thank you to Capital Health Plan and the Capital Medical Society for this great honor. A very special thank you to Shannon Boyle for all her work organizing this wonderful evening. Thank you to Pam Irwin, Rosalie Carlin, and all the other staff at the Capital Medical Society. Thank you also to the selection committee at the Capital Medical Society. My brief acceptance speech has one common thread – gratitude. Gratitude to all who have helped me along the way in the never ending journey of being a better doctor, many of you are present in this room, others could not make it for one or another reason, but I am very grateful for your support, guidance, and example. In my book, medicine is a team sport, there is no individual glory, success depends on the effort of an entire team determined to achieve the best outcome possible. In the last couple of years, the COVID-19 pandemic has tested all of us in many different ways. It has been a great challenge and unfortunately patient outcomes have not always been what we wished, but such is medicine. When the pandemic first started back in February and March of 2020, I had no idea what we were up against. I quickly realized that we were about to experience something not seen in generations. I followed the news coming from Italy and Spain, thereafter Washington, New York and Albany, Georgia, staying up until 3 and 4 in the morning trying to learn as much as possible about a virus we knew so little about. Soon enough in the summer of 2020 Tallahassee was hit with the first COVID-19 wave and tragic as it was it could have been much worse. Tallahassee was blessed to have a great team, doctors, nurses, midlevel practitioners, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, environmental services, purchasing, security, administration, clinical documentation, food services, and every other department in the hospital. All team members and colleagues worked together and tirelessly to care for not just COVID-19 patients but all patients. Other communities unfortunately did not do as well; they did not have the wonderful team we had. We also had great leadership under Dean Watson, Andrea Friall, Mark O’Bryant, Bill Giudice, Ryan Smith, Allyson Marsh, David Adkins, Jana Iezzi and so many more, I could spend the whole night here rattling off names.
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I consider myself a very lucky man, I was hired to join Tallahassee Pulmonary Clinic in March 2001 and joined the practice January 2002. Thank you very much to Dan Davis, Bud Bailey, Ray Dolly, David Huang, and John Thabes for offering me this job and allowing me to become a part of this practice. Thank you to my younger partners, Albert Fernandez, Muhanad Hasan, Ruby Williams, Andrea Venturini, Cybelle Pfeifer, Anthony Otekeiwebia, and Inga Forde for their unconditional support and friendship. Within the practice of pulmonary and critical care medicine we have been able to do wonderful things at Tallahassee Pulmonary Clinic now part of Tallahassee Memorial Physician Partners. I am very excited about the future, I see many opportunities for growth and continued improvement in the services we provide at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, not just to the residents of Leon County but to all surrounding counties in the Big Bend region. I would like to thank my sister, Dr. Ana Campo and her husband Tom Gilligan for making the trip to celebrate with me tonight. I would also like to thank my brother Dr. Rafael Campo and his wife Gelcys Campo for also making the trip to celebrate with me tonight. Medicine as a career was looked upon favorably at home, perhaps even encouraged. I would like to thank my late mother Dr. Gloria Campo for all her sacrifices, as a young widow she raised the three of us and put us through medical school, she had a full life, she was so proud of her children and grandchildren, I am sure she is enjoying this event, no question, we are equally proud of her. My mother taught me the value of hard work, service to others, sacrifice, and so much more, thanks mom, she was my hero. Lastly, I would like to thank my wife of 25 years, Kim, those of you who know her, a force of nature to be reckoned with. She has always pushed me to be the best version of me, she has always supported me, has had my back, has loved me through the thick and thin, unconditionally been by my side. She has kept me humble and has reminded me that I am just a pulmonologist in Leon County, don’t take yourself too seriously. My children Sebastian, Patrick, and Bella, they are away in college at the University of Florida, University of Georgia, and the University of Pittsburgh, I am sure on a Thursday night studying hard, doubt it, but hope so. Thank you for their understanding of how my career sometimes ruined some family plans or made me absent from some of their events, although I made it a top priority to always be there for the big events. Thank you to my partners for switching call so I could be there for those events. It has been a privilege and an honor to serve this community and I certainly hope to continue to do so for many years to come, thank you, and I love you all.
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THE WHIPPOORWILL By Charles D. Williams, M.D., FACR, FAAP (“Pedro”) Over the years many memories have faded but the memories of Grandma, the old home place, and the call of the whippoorwill still remain. These things may be of the past but they still live on in my memory. Grandma seems to be the link to our family’s past and our link with each other. Grandma had gotten old and slow but she said you’re never too old to learn something stupid. She pointed out that the worst thing that could happen to ya was the worst thing that could happen. Grandma was humble and poor but she taught us that being poor was not a handicap. Entertainment at Grandma’s house was cheap ‘cause ever’body entertained themselves. Old fashion fun didn’t cost a dime. Grandpa died leaving Grandma with their seven kids, her pride, a strong back, and a strong mind. Mostly what she ate she raised. She planted, hoed, gathered, and canned her crops. She lined the kitchen walls with her preserves and canned goods. She scrubbed clothes on a wash board, cut dress patterns out of paper and pressed clothes with irons heated on a wood stove. When it was cold enough so the meat wouldn’t spoil, she butchered hogs. She did her shared of lifting, scalding, scraping, and grinding and nothing was throwd away. A supply of lard from hog fat was stored. She saved some of the hog grease to make soap which was mixed with lye and turpentine. The turpentine kept the worms out. During the depression, Grandma didn’t have time to get depressed. She was busy raisin’ her kids. Grandma and her boys, Millard, Dillard, and Willard struggled and worked together and laughed and cried together. They had to make a dollar any way they could when they could. They gave each other support and comfort. Love and tenderness helped most folks through the toughest of times. Difficult times seemed to glue the country folks together.
As her family grew and those of her brothers and sisters so did the family reunions. One of the most favorite pastimes was sitting on the porch figuring out how we were all kin. There was always time for sitting on the front porch listening to the whippoorwill. One time Dillard had been sitting on the porch counting cars. He had already counted three and it wudn’t even dark yet. Grandma reminded him that he wudn’t make much money doing that. Dillard studied on it and replied that he wudn’t spending much either. At the end of the day someone pulled up in the yard and asked, “How do you get to Claude Bennett’s store from here?” Grandma replied, “Sometimes I walk and sometimes Dillard takes me in the truck.” On the day of rest, folks dressed up in their Sunday best which was usually the same outfit as the previous Sunday. The community and a higher power were a pillar of strength during hard times. During dark days neighbors, friends, and family were there for comfort and their presence gave a special kind of care when it was most needed. That’s the way Grandma had it figured and I figured she was right. People come and people go and the old home place is no longer standing. Even though Grandma’s gone, her memories still pull my heart toward home and give me comfort and the whippoorwill still calls.
Reprinted with author permission from More Simpler Times.
Dr. Williams’ sequel book, More Simpler Times, can be purchased from the Capital Medical Society. All proceeds from the book are donated to the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s We Care Network program. The total sales from his books have raised over $39,000 for the CMS Foundation’s We Care Network.
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2022 FLORIDA MISSION OF MERCY
2022 FLORIDA MISSION OF MERCY By Anabel Sanchez-Senofonte, BS, We Care Network Case Manager The Florida Mission of Mercy, a large-scale, three-day, professional dental clinic, provided free dental care to any patient. It was held from March 10th to March 12th, 2022, at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. I had the opportunity to volunteer on a clinic day and to assist with the setup. Each day started early, but all the volunteers were cheerful and in good spirits. It also helped that the patients were excited and grateful to be there. Some patients were first-time participants while others had been to this event in previous years. The Florida Mission of Mercy started in Tampa, Florida in 2014, and changes location each year to serve a different community in need of dental care. As a volunteer, I was given a tour so that I could get a sense of the layout and how the event would run. I was impressed by the way the volunteers transformed the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, that I usually recognize as a basketball arena for college games, to a fully-functioning dental facility. The layout was divided into two venues. One half was for patient registration, dental education, waiting, x-rays, and medical triage. The second half was sectioned off by blue dividers labeled for each dental specialty provided. I saw specialties that included cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, periodontics, and even oral surgery. It was incredible to see all of the supplies and equipment that were secured for the event by the Florida Dental Association (FDA) Foundation. I discovered that the FDA receives cash or in-kind donations from sponsors and donors, but 2022 was the first year that the Florida state budget included FDA 2022 Florida Mission of Mercy for $225,000. The event provided $1.79 million in donated dental care. I loved seeing the working mechanics of the event. The event also had a section for dental hygiene education, which patients found helpful. Dental education could have been easily overlooked, but 18
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I realized it was one of the reasons for having the event in the first place. It addressed preventative care. This component is one of the reasons the state included the event in its budget. It provided the patients with information about preventing certain dental issues while addressing presentday critical dental problems that would otherwise land patients in emergency rooms. The latter is far costlier for the patient and to the community. Finances are something I heard so many patients bring up when I was helping with check out. So many of the patients left anonymous, heartfelt messages for the volunteers, providers, and donors. They expressed their gratitude as I handed them their goody bags before leaving the event after treatment. One woman had a tooth with too long of a root that needed to be extracted. She expressed the physical relief she felt when one of the oral surgeons extracted the tooth. The pressure was alleviated almost immediately. She also talked about how she couldn’t afford the care needed, let alone afford dental insurance. Lack of resources to seek dental care was a common theme. There were 1,375 patients seen and 1,367 volunteers. Seeing providers and volunteers on their feet with smiles on their faces all day truly was a humbling and invigorating experience. I also loved seeing the other third-party resource tables for patients while they waited to be seen. Second Harvest was providing food packages for some patients before they left the event. Veterans Affairs was set up because so many veterans showed up to the event to receive care. The teamwork really made this event a success. I’m so blessed to have been able to volunteer with my coworkers from the We Care Network and Capital Medical Society Foundation at the 2022 Florida Mission of Mercy.
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PHYSICIAN WELLNESS
THE CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION IS HERE FOR PHYSICIANS, AND NOW TMH RESIDENTS Overloaded? Stressed? You're Not Alone. Does your workday start before dawn and end well after dusk? Do you go to bed tired and wake up the same way? Maybe it’s time you talk to someone who can help you make positive changes for a healthier, happier life and lifestyle. The CMS Foundation has six professional counselors who are available to you - free of charge - free of worry. This program remains one of the few in the state that serves all local practicing physicians, and now, also TMH Residents, without cost, without question. Six sessions annually are completely confidential and autonomous.
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
Stephen Wright, Ph.D. 313 Williams St., #7 Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-222-3045 University: Florida State University
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SPECIALTY AREA WELLNESS COACHES: Family, Marriage, and Trauma Kenneth Fowler, Ph.D., LMHC & Certified Traumatologist 1028 E. Park Ave. Tallahassee, FL 32301 850-212-6873 University: Florida State University Certificate: FSU Traumatology Institute Dr. Fowler is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and an Approved Supervisor for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists and social workers. As a result of his expertise in psychological trauma, Dr. Fowler was called to respond in New York City following the 9/11 attacks. As a leader in his field, he was able to help with this national tragedy. His work with natural disasters led to him being called to assist with the Hurricane Katrina disaster by debriefing first responders who were exposed to the aftermath of the trauma. Currently, he consults with the Southcom Command of the United States Armed Forces to help returning soldiers and their families deal with the effects of war as well as post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Family and Marriage Jane Marks, LFMT, LMHC 3325-C Thomasville Road Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-385-8222 University: Florida State University
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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.
Brenda Rabalais, Ph.D., specializes in providing counseling services to those who are struggling with a loss or a trauma. Examples include; divorce, abandonment (foster care, adoption, service families), abuse, suicide, homicide, crime, loss of functionality, loss of home or job, long-term illnesses, other life transitions, as well as death. Brenda founded Lee's Place, a grief, loss and trauma counseling center, in 2000 and has been a practicing therapist as well as the Executive Director for those 21 years.
Brenda Rabalais, Ph.D. 216 Lake Ella Drive Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-841-7733 University: Florida State University
Special thanks to the MagMutual Foundation and the TMH Medical Staff for helping the CMS Foundation fund this program.
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HONOR A DOCTORS' DAY
HONOR A DOCTORS’ DAY, IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL DOCTORS’ DAY, ENCOURAGES PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS, AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL GIFTS FOR THE CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION By Pam Irwin, CMS Executive Director On March 31, the Capital Medical Society hosted its 20th Celebration Awards Dinner honoring two outstanding physicians selected by their peers for recognition. In reality, the local medical community is full of physicians and dentists deserving of recognition, encouragement, and thanks. The COVID-19 pandemic and its ripple effect of patient and practice challenges places additional strain on physicians and dentists. Words of encouragement mean a lot to physicians and dentists at any time. They are the balm to a weary soul and an inspiration to keep continuing to serve. In late February, and during the entire month of March, the Capital Medical Society Foundation received Honor A Doctors' Day tribute gifts to recognize National Doctors' Day. The tributes encouraged recipients and provided additional funding for the Capital Medical Society Foundation. Grateful patients, colleagues, family members, and friends participated and generously supported the CMSF's programs and initiatives, including the Area of Greatest Need, the We Care Network program, and the We Care Network Endowment. The CMSF is especially appreciative of all donors who gave to celebrate Honor A Doctors' Day. Patients, families, and colleagues are proud to support dedicated physicians and dentists working together to improve health. It is a pleasure to share a few of the many personal words of gratitude that will describe the positive impact these physicians and dentists have in the practice of medicine. We appreciate many of the donors allowing us to share their tributes publicly. Winnifred Adolph honored Nancy Phillips, D.D.S.: “Dr. Phillips is the merry dentist. She and her staff are cheerful, empathetic, and of course professional.” 22 CAP SCAN - A CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY PUBLICATION
Wolfgang Adolph honored Lisa Cook, M.D.: “Dr. Cook is the first physician I am proud to call ‘my doctor’. She’s always accessible, professional, and takes her time to answer all questions.” Pat Anderson honored Dianne Pappachristou, D.O.: “Dr. Dianne Pappachristou of Physician’s Partners in Quincy, FL has been my attending doctor for at least 25 years. She has never failed to treat me for ‘whatever’ expediently, or refer me to a specialist. Many office visits have been followed by a phone call from Nurse Greene. Happy to offer this.” Anonymous honored Dean Watson, M.D.: “For exemplary and exhausting service to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Anonymous honored Julia G. Weeks, M.D.: “For exemplary and exhausting service to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Gavin Boone honored Shamil Castro, M.D.: “A loving mother, dedicated wife, a servant leader, an invested physician, and a dear friend…just the gifts I have personally witnessed.” Codie Bryant honored Tony Bryant, M.D.: “Dr. Tony Bryant, your commitment to serving others well through the practice of medicine is inspiring. Thank you for the hard work and dedication you bring to everything you do. We pray that you know how special you are. We love you! Codie and the girls.” Candace Hundley honored W. Harris Green, M.D.: “Dr. Green is not only a top-notch dermatologist but he is also a gentle, kind man who most always has a smile and always speaks softly, whether to patient or his fine staff. A truly good man.”
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Ray and Elizabeth Spencer honored Lisa Cook, M.D.: “Dr. Lisa Cook is as awesome as our national parks. She is the only doctor who listens attentively, makes good suggestions, goes over pros and cons, and follows through with what needs to be done. She is a gem.” Brett A. Thompson, Brett Thompson Financial Group of Raymond James, honored Joseph M. Gray, M.D.: “We are honoring Dr. Gray because we know him on a personal level and can attest to the professionalism and compassion that Dr. Gray shows his patients and colleagues.” Brett A. Thompson, Brett Thompson Financial Group of Raymond James, honored Maribel U. Lockwood, M.D.: “We are honoring Dr. Lockwood because we know her on a personal level and can attest to the professionalism and compassion that Dr. Lockwood shows her patients and colleagues.”
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Williams honored David L. Saint, M.D.: “A highly-skilled surgeon, and Tallahassee is fortunate to have him in this community with his wonderful disposition.” Thank you for the gifts and encouraging words to celebrate "Honor A Doctors’ Day" – National Doctors' Day. Please continue to celebrate and recognize the hard work of all doctors every day. Make a gift today, to support the CMS Foundation. Visit: https://capmed.org/donate/ or mail your gift check, payable to the CMS Foundation, 1204 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
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Brett A. Thompson, Brett Thompson Financial Group of Raymond James, honored Peter E. Loeb, M.D.: “We are honoring Dr. Loeb because we know him on a personal level and can attest to the professionalism and compassion that Dr. Loeb shows his patients and colleagues.” Brett A. Thompson, Brett Thompson Financial Group of Raymond James, honored Spencer Stoetzel, M.D.: “We are honoring Dr. Stoetzel because we know him on a personal level and can attest to the professionalism and compassion that Dr. Stoetzel shows his patients and colleagues.” Dr. and Mrs. Charles Williams honored Michael W. Forsthoefel, M.D.: “He is there when you need him with his skills and dedication.” Dr. and Mrs. Charles Williams honored James Killius, M.D.: “He is a dedicated, highly-skilled professional physician, and I for one could not have a more loyal, dedicated, and caring friend.” CAP SCAN - A CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY PUBLICATION
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Donate to the CMS Foundation – We Thank Our Donors We thank the following donors who made a gift to the CMS Foundation this past month:
Honor a Doctor – Capital Medical Society Foundation – Area of Greatest Need Winnifred Adolph – In Honor of Nancy Phillips, D.D.S. Wolfgang Adolph – In Honor of Lisa Cook, M.D. Pat Anderson – In Honor of Dianne Pappachristou, D.O. James Campbell – In Honor of Paresh Patel, M.D. Candace Hundley – In Honor of W. Harris Green, M.D. Joedrecka Brown Speights, M.D. – In Honor of Alma Littles, M.D. Ray and Elizabeth Spencer – In Honor of Lisa Cook, M.D. We Care Network Ensure Nutritional Shake Drive Big Bend Hospice Foundation Heidi Sieloff The CMS Foundation Scholarship Fund David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Joan Rosen David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Martha Whittier The Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics Endowment – In Memory of Dr. Julia St. Petery Dr. and Mrs. D. Paul Robinson
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The Impact of Private Support: The 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 the We Care Network and the We Care Network Endowment Fund. More than $120.7 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 2020-21, which ended June 30, 2021, more than $8.4 million in healthcare was donated. Gifts support the operational expenses of the program including salaries and benefits of the case management team who coordinate the donated care. ➢ To provide incentives to keep medical students trained at the 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 CMS Foundation 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. $44,000 was awarded in 2021. An additional $1,500 was awarded from The Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Endowment. ➢ Gifts to the Capital Medical Society Foundation help provide operational resources for the Capital Medical Society Foundation. In addition, modest grants are awarded to area non-profits whose programs improve access to healthcare for the underserved. In 2021, the CMSF awarded a total of $15,000 in grants to Elder Care Services for their In-Home Services Program, the Big Bend Hospice Foundation for bereavement services, and to Lighthouse of the Big Bend for aids for the visually-impaired. Gifts to Honor and In Memoriam: You can make a gift 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. The 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 make a gift at any time to one of the CMS Foundation’s current funds: 1) The Capital Medical Society Foundation – Area of Greatest Need 2) The Capital Medical Society Foundation General Endowment 3) We Care Network 4) We Care Network Endowment 5) The Ronald G. Pickett Endowment 6) The CMS Foundation Physician Wellness Fund 7) The CMS Foundation Scholarship Fund 8) The Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Endowment 9) The Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics Endowment 10) The Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics Fund (unendowed) 11) The Charles D. "Pedro" Williams, M.D. Scholarship Endowment Gifts 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. Gifts may be made by credit card or direct debit from the CMS website. 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 or (850) 559-8611 CAP SCAN - A CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY PUBLICATION
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Hardeep Singh, M.D. Jon Soble, M.D. John Thabes, M.D. Ernesto Umana, M.D. Beatriz Cepeda Valery, M.D. Kaisa van der Kooi, M.D. Tony Weaver, M.D. Chien-Yi Williams, M.D. Charles Yowell, M.D. Samuel Yu, M.D. Brian Zirgibel, M.D.
THANK YOU To our CMS members and We Care Network partners who provided healthcare to new patients in March 2022. Your generosity and support of the We Care Network makes a difference. Physicians Clifton Bailey, M.D. Venkata Bavikati, M.D. Eric Berenson, M.D. Michael Bernhardt, M.D. Robert Bradford, M.D. Tony Bryant, M.D. David Burns, M.D. Joseph Camps, M.D. Francisco Carpio, M.D. Armand Cognetta Jr., M.D. Raymond Cottrell, M.D. Jeffrey Crooms, M.D. Chris DeRosier, M.D. William Dixon IV, M.D. Christopher Downing, M.D. Alberto Fernandez, M.D. Alexander Franz, M.D. Hong Gao, M.D. Frank Gredler, M.D. Muhanad Hasan, M.D. Marc Inglese, M.D. Amit Jain, M.D. Christopher Murphy, D.O. Charles Newell, M.D. Thomas Noel, M.D. Mitchell Peabody, D.O. Jorge Perez de Armas, M.D. Hussein Rayatzadeh, M.D. James Renehan, M.D. Allison Retzer, M.D. Adrian Roberts, M.D. Andres Rodriguez, M.D. Abel Romero-Corral, M.D. Tim Ruark, M.D.
Dentists Walter Colón, D.M.D. Aixa Guzman, D.M.D. William McFatter, D.D.S. Frank Swerdzewski, D.D.S. Lawrence Weaver, D.D.S. Facilities Advanced Urology Institute Airway Works, LLC Anesthesiology Associates Apalachee Primary Care Bond Community Health Center Capital Periodontal Associates Care Point Health & Wellness Center CESC Dental Clinic Dermatology Associates Digestive Disease Clinic Eye Associates of Tallahassee Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Frank Swerdzewski, DDS Gadsden County Health Department HCA Florida Capital Hospital Cancer Center HCA Florida Capital Primary Care Jessie Furlow Medical Center Ketchum, Wood, & Burgert Pathology Associates Lawrence J. Pijut DMD PA Madison Medical Center Neighborhood Medical Center North Florida Nephrology Associates North Florida Women’s Care North Monroe Medical Center Periodontal Associates of North Florida Radiology Associates of Tallahassee Red Hills Dental Associates Southeastern Plastic Surgery Southeastern Surgery Center Southern Medical Group, P.A. Southern Vitreoretinal Associates Tallahassee Diagnostic Imaging
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Tallahassee Ear, Nose, and Throat Tallahassee Enhanced Care Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Family Medicine Residency Program TMH Physician Partners Cancer and Hematology TMH Physician Partners Cardiology and Internal Medicine TMH Physician Partners Gynecologic Oncology Specialists TMH Physician Partners Heart Rhythm Clinic TMH Physician Partners Hospitalists Group TMH Physician Partners Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Specialists TMH Physician Partners Radiation Oncology Specialists TMH Physician Partners Surgical Specialists TMH Physician Partners Urology Specialists TMH Physician Partners Quincy TMH Transition Center Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic Wakulla County Health Department Wakulla Medical Center Wakulla Urgent, Primary, & Diagnostic Care Center Women’s Imaging Center
Please contact Diana Bixler at dbixler@capmed.org or 201-0130 if you are a We Care Network volunteer and you provided volunteer specialty care in the month of March 2022, and your name is omitted.
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. In addition, 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 Diana Bixler at (850) 2010085 or mail to 1204 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32308. Thank you!
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We thank our referring providers from March 2022:
Jay Allard, M.D.
Sharron Foster, M.D.
Adrian Roberts, M.D.
Ebonie Allen, APRN
Spencer Gilleon, M.D.
Carla Robertson, APRN
Anne Ananga, APRN
Ciara Grayson, M.D.
Karen Russell, M.D.
William Baldock, D.M.D.
Judy Griffin, APRN
Expedito Salvador, P.A.
Katrina Ball, APRN
Hantz Hercule, M.D.
Lucilita Salvador, P.A.
Karen Bartley, M.D.
Amit Jain, M.D.
Stephen Sandroni, M.D.
Sherry Bramblett, APRN
Sayeed Khalillulah, M.D.
Kellie Serrato, APRN
Daniel Breivogel, APRN
Stefanie Kreamer, M.D.
Kyla Shillington, APRN
Alexander J. Brickler III, M.D.
Elaine Larkins, APRN
Eliot Sieloff, M.D.
Fran Bridges, APRN
Jessica Lea, APRN
Christina Slotter, APRN
Tim Broeseker, M.D.
Michael Mangan, M.D.
Farah Soliman, M.D.
Francisco Carpio, M.D.
Ovidiu Marina, M.D.
Alanna Steaple, APRN
Carlos Castro, M.D.
Kelley Miller, APRN
Lucas Stowers, M.D.
Stephanie Chandler, APRN
Marcia Morris, APRN
Faye Tinson, APRN
Victor Chou, D.M.D.
Emmanual Northington, APRN
Nadege Toussaint, APRN
Brittany Clark, M.D.
Abiodun Ogunremi, APRN
Mallory Tucker, P.A.
Carmen Colon, APRN
Chukwuma Okoroji, M.D.
Ramona Vossler, RDH
Melba Colon-Renta, M.D.
Rose Origa, APRN
Lakeshia Washington, APRN
Walter Colon, D.M.D.
Paresh Patel, M.D.
Jeffrey Wasserman, D.O.
Jeffrey Crooms, M.D.
Mitchell Peabody, D.O.
Eula Weaver, APRN
Jill David, APRN
Jorge Perez de Armas, M.D.
Shana Wood, APRN
Marlisha Edwards, M.D.
Lawrence Pijut, D.M.D.
Charles Yowell, M.D.
Nathalie Esellem, APRN
Charlie Richardson, M.D.
DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2022, THE WE CARE NETWORK: RECEIVED 201 REFERRALS, WITH 116 PATIENTS NEW TO THE PROGRAM
SCHEDULED 64 APPOINTMENTS WITH VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS
$464,996 IN DONATED CARE WAS REPORTED BY WE CARE VOLUNTEERS
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