Cap Scan - June 2024

A MID-YEAR CHECKUP

As we near the mid-point of 2024, it’s hard to believe I’m 6 months into my new role at the Capital Medical Society (CMS). It’s been a whirlwind-in a great way-as I’ve learned the ropes, engaged with many of you, developed an even stronger appreciation for the commitment you make to the medical profession, and realized the significant role that CMS plays as the membership association that is the connective tissue in the local physician and medical community.

These points have crystalized for me at our signature events-the CMSF auction, the Presidential Installation, and especially at the Celebration Awards Dinner in late March, where a pair of outstanding physicians were honored, and the respect, admiration, and appreciation from their peers in the room were palpable.

To the tried and true CMS recipe, we’re now adding some new ingredients to the mix, including the inaugural CMS Pickleball Clinic staged at the end of May. Dr. Ray Dolly served as our ace instructor for a cohort with various skill levels but similar smiles during the event. Perhaps in future years the clinic will evolve to include a tournament or fundraiser-we’ll see.

EXCELLENT, including last month’s presentation by Dr. Narlin Beaty on New Interventions for Acute Strokes. If you haven’t done so already, save the dates August 27, September 17, and October 15 for the remaining meetings this year.

While you’re reserving your calendar, block out September 7th for CMS Family Day. IMAX, planetarium, food trucks, and fun-coming soon at the Challenger Learning Center.

Lastly, be on the lookout for dues renewals, which will drop in a few weeks. A complete list of membership benefits is included on page 5 of this month’s Cap Scan. As always, if you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please reach out to me.

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe summer!

Our membership meeting/CME dinners are on hiatus through the summer, but so far the 2024 slate has been

Tom Block Executive Director tblock@capmed.org

MISSION: TO PROMOTE THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE FOR THE ULTIMATE BENEFIT OF THE PATIENT. (850) 877-9018 Fax: (850) 878-0218 www.capmed.org

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Helen Paulson, M.D., President

Russell Cole, M.D., President-Elect

Kiana Taba, M.D., Secretary/Treasurer

Sarah Ko, M.D., PhD, Immediate Past President

Nicholas Farber, M.D.

Candace Gonzalez, M.D.

Farhat Khairallah, M.D.

John Meade, M.D.

Michelle Miller, M.D.

Amy Neal, M.D.

Niraj Pandit, M.D.

Michelle Reyes, CMS Alliance President

Cielo Rose, D.O.

Brence Sell, M.D.

Del Carter, M.D., Family Medicine Resident

Tom Block, MS, Executive Director, CMS

PUBLICATION

EDITOR

Frank Skilling, M.D.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Lauren Trudgeon

MANAGING EDITOR

Shannon Boyle

EDITOR EMERITUS

Charles E. Moore, M.D.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WRITING AN ARTICLE FOR CAP SCAN?

Please contact Shannon Boyle at sboyle@capmed.org. All articles submitted will be reviewed by your peers prior to publishing.

Cap

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Melissa Martin, M.D. - 1st

Connie L. Speer, M.D. - 2nd

Christopher Sundstrom, M.D. - 2nd

A. Lane Janney, M.D. - 3rd

James S. Killius, M.D. - 3rd

Kandi Campbell, M.D. - 4th

Justin "Mac" Vining, M.D. - 4th

Winston R. Ortiz, M.D. - 5th

Robert S. Glickenberger, M.D. - 6th

Brian Zirgibel, M.D. - 6th

Justin McFall, M.D. - 7th

Shane Rignanese, M.D. - 8th

Okanta Jackson, M.D. - 10th

Suzanne Morgan, M.D. - 10th

Neelima Ravi, M.D. - 11th

Gizem Reyhanoglu, D.O. - 11th

David L. Saint, M.D. - 11th

Scott Sellinger, M.D. - 11th

Timothy W. Bolek, M.D. - 12th

Leonard Leichus, M.D. - 13th

Earl McKenzie, III, M.D. - 13th

Davis A. Rierson, M.D. - 13th

Nancy Loeffler, M.D. - 14th

Andres M. Vargas, M.D. - 15th

George R. Whiddon, M.D. - 15th

Duncan Lea Jackson, M.D. - 17th

Lucille Tucker Saha, M.D. - 17th

Carlos A. Zapata, M.D. - 17th

Deanna Louie, M.D. - 18th

H. Whit Oliver, M.D. - 18th

Barbara A. Williams, M.D. - 19th

William Yaakob, M.D. - 19th

Elias Mandujano Moreno, D.O. - 20th

Jitendra Padalia, M.D. - 20th

Kristin A. Harmon, M.D. - 23rd

Joseph Mazziotta, M.D. - 24th

Thomas Park, M.D. - 24th

Celeste B. Hart, M.D. - 25th

Kishor Muniyappa, M.D. - 25th

Matthew C. Davis, M.D. - 26th

Sean Meagher, M.D. - 26th

Amanda B. Aronchick, M.D. - 27th

James Cade, M.D. - 27th

Ryan D. Curran, M.D. - 27th

Ronald Saff, M.D. - 27th

Leslie Emhof, M.D. - 28th

Russell D. Cole, M.D. - 29th

Margarett Conklin Ellison, M.D. - 29th

Amit Jain, M.D. - 29th

Scott B. Taylor, D.O. - 29th

NEW DOCS ON THE BLOCK

Griffin R. Baum, M.D.

Medical School: Emory University

Internship/Residency: Emory University

Fellowship: Columbia University

Practice: Tallahassee Neurological Clinic

Specialty: Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

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Dr. Baum provides comprehensive neurological care right here in Tallahassee, including:

• Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

• Early onset and congenital scoliosis

• Adult degenerative scoliosis

• Cervical spinal deformity

• Failed back surgery syndrome

• Revision spinal surgery

• Adult idiopathic scoliosis

• Adult spinal deformity

• Iatrogenic spinal deformity after spinal fusion surgery

• Neck & back pain

• Herniated discs

• Arm & leg pain

• Cervical & lumbar spinal arthritis

CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES

Here are just a few of the benefits you receive as a Capital Medical Society member:

PHYSICIAN REFERRALS – Each year, the Capital Medical Society receives numerous calls from the public seeking information to select a physician. The Capital Medical Society makes referrals to CMS physician members. The medical society provides the public with information about member physicians’ medical backgrounds, board certifications, and accepted insurance.

PHYSICIAN VOICE – The Capital Medical Society members work in conjunction with the Florida Medical Association and the American Medical Association to inform legislators at the state and national level on key legislative issues that impact physicians and their patients.

PHYSICIAN WELL-BEING – The Physician Wellness Program, available to Active and Associate members and TMH Residents, provides a safe harbor for physicians to receive wellness coaching to address normal life difficulties in a confidential and professional environment. Each member may receive six, free wellness-coaching sessions a year.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING – Building lasting relationships with colleagues and their families is encouraged through CMS Family Day, special events like our inaugural Pickleball Clinic and our signature events: Presidential Installation, Celebration Awards Dinner, and CMSF Holiday Auction.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES – CME courses are offered throughout the year. These are often in conjunction with membership meetings or are promoted for other entities who offer free or reducedfee educational events.

MEDICAL PRACTICE EDUCATION – The Capital Medical Society offers informative Lunch and Learn sessions during the year to medical practice clinical and non-clinical office staff.

STAY TUNED – The Capital Medical Society takes a leadership role in communicating time-sensitive information affecting the practice of medicine through emails to CMS members and their staff. Additionally: Cap Scan, the Capital Medical Society’s awardwinning publication, is sent electronically to each Capital Medical Society member and their office manager.

CapMed Today, the Capital Medical Society’s weekly e-newsletter, is distributed electronically on Fridays and contains relevant information on health news, as well as legislative, regulatory, and healthcare-related issues that impact the practice of medicine.

CE BROKER – Every licensed CMS member has access to a discounted fee Professional CE Broker account as part of their membership. The Capital Medical Society and CE Broker have joined together to offer our Members an exclusive rate of only $25 per year for the Professional Account ($39.99) with CE Broker. This is a savings of $14.99.

GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY – Capital Medical Society physicians are passionate about their communities. Each year, CMS members, who have signed up to be part of the CMS Foundation’s We Care Network, donate healthcare to low-income, uninsured adults coordinated by the We Care Network staff. Over $130 million in donated healthcare has been coordinated since the program’s inception.

PAYING IT FORWARD FOR THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE – The Capital Medical Society Foundation awards scholarships to local medical students to help defray the cost of medical education. Donations to the CMSF’s FSU College of Medicine’s Food Pantry at the Tallahassee Regional Campus help address medical students’ food insecurities.

REMINDER: CMS DUES

JULY 1

CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS

On April 24th, Heather Fuselier, NBCHWC, gave an excellent presentation: Self-Care Practices in Caregiving Professions.

We thank TC Federal Bank for sponsoring the April 24th Lunch and Learn. Pictured l-r: Patricia Griffin and Susan Aarons.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE REMAINING 2024 LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

How to Manage Conflict and Have Difficult Conversations

Handling difficult conversations can be challenging, but with some preparation and practice, you can manage them effectively. In this presentation, we will cover the steps and strategies to approach difficult conversations in a way that fosters communication, mutual understanding, and ultimately a positive outcome. We will explore techniques for managing emotions, active listening, offering solutions, and how to end on a positive note.

Presenter: Kelly Green, James Moore & Co.

Sponsor: TMH Federal Credit Union

Time: 12 Noon to 1:30 PM

(Seminar starts at 12:30 PM)

Place: CHP Auditorium, 2nd Floor, 1491 Governors Square Blvd.

Cost: $12 per person, per seminar (includes lunch)

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Making it a WOW Experience for Patients From Check-In to Check-Out

Presenter: Bert Mitchell

Sponsor: WellConnector

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

2024 HIPAA Regulatory, Enforcement Update

Presenters: Shannon Hartsfield, Mia McKown, and Eddie Williams, Holland and Knight Sponsor: Truist Medical Specialty Group

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Medical Staff Morale: Boosting Retention in Today's Dynamic Healthcare Landscape

Presenter: Katie Howard, James Moore & Co.

Sponsor: Hancock Whitney

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Rosalie Carlin at (850) 877-9018 or rcarlin@capmed.org.

Seminars will be held at the Capital Health Plan on Governors Square Blvd. –and we thank CHP for providing this venue.

MINDFULNESS

By Michelle Miller, M.D.

According to Merriam-Webster, mindfulness is defined as “the practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-tomoment basis.” Yet, most physicians will groan and say it is another hot topic of resilience and burnout that they are tired of hearing about from the c-suite to boost productivity. However, along with lifestyle medicine principles, mindfulness is a great tool we can use for not only ourselves but also our patients.

Imagine a physician stopping in front of the next patient room and looking at a poster of a sunset to refocus their mindset between patients, or taking a walk during lunch to complete a breathing exercise and look at the blooming flowers in a nearby park. These are some simple ways to incorporate mindfulness into a busy office day. I will also sometimes sit in my car and turn on the classical radio station, close my eyes, and complete a body scan meditation.

My first experience with mindfulness was while in Filipina, Panama in 2008. I had been lucky to be selected to join FSU College of Medicine’s student group FSUCares for their annual medical mission trip. I had never traveled internationally and was excited to say the least. Every day was overwhelming, from the beautiful exotic locations, spectacular sunrises and sunsets against beautiful forests, but also with the heartbreaking realization of the destitution of the welcoming community. After serving hundreds of patients daily in nearby villages, with minimal medications (mostly antiparasitics and multivitamins) and lack of specialty care, the group of medical students, residents, and doctors would debrief with well-deserved rum and cokes while competing over cribbage and learning about HeartMath with a personal meter trying to stay in “the green zone” of heart rate variability. Dr. Brummel-Smith brought the biofeedback device and we each used it while discussing HeartMath, which incorporates breathing with mindfulness, before mindfulness was a hot topic. (I’m not getting any kickbacks from HeartMath, or saying you have to use a biofeedback device to get into mindfulness, but I’m not sure if I would have enjoyed mindfulness as much as I did without the real time data and its gamification.)

At Tallahassee Memorial Family Medicine Residency, I was surprised to find that mindfulness was a priority. I shouldn’t

have been surprised since there was a patient group for healthy eating called MindfulnessBased Therapeutic Lifestyle Change program. The director of behavioral medicine and the mindfulness program was Cathy Snapp, the nicest person I think I’ve ever met. There was even HeartMath in the computer downstairs next to Cathy’s office for the residents to use. There were also lunch meetings focused on mindfulness using yoga and how to incorporate these practices in a busy setting.

During residency, I bought my own HeartMath monitor to use with my phone. This came in handy when only a few months after graduation I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. A hallmark symptom of MS that I have been unlucky to experience daily is fatigue, but not just postexertional fatigue, this is non-remitting fatigue from the time I wake up. I wrote an article titled “Exhausted” to try to explain it but I still don’t think I have an accurate description for how it feels. However, I’ve noticed that when I am more mindful, it’s not as distressing. Focusing on my current activity keeps me from ruminating on what my normal used to be and from comparing it to my desired expectations. When I overly push myself beyond what I’m comfortable with, I end up suffering due to postexertional fatigue, or leaden paralysis, unable to move off the couch or bed.

Throughout changes in my life from pregnancy, moving to New Zealand with a preschooler, and adjusting back to being in the States, I have incorporated mindfulness on a regular basis. If you have no interest in learning about heart rate variability or HeartMath, you can incorporate it with some easy practices like square breathing (breathing in for a count of four, holding for four, breathing out for four and holding for four, then repeat), or body scans (focusing on body parts to try to relax in an ordered fashion). These are easy practices you can incorporate into your daily life or to discuss with patients.

Resources: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mindfulness

https://youtu.be/qOLvBl5Z0Rs

https://www.heartmath.com

https://www.ifm.org/news-insights/functional-medicineresidency-improves-outcomes/

MINUTES CMS MEMBERSHIP MEETING

APRIL 16, 2024 - THE

MAGUIRE CENTER

FOR LIFELONG

LEARNING

AT WESTMINSTER OAKS

The mission of the Capital Medical Society is to promote the practice of medicine for the ultimate benefit of the patient.

I. Business Meeting

A. Dr. Russell Cole, CMS President-Elect, called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm.

B. Dr. Cole welcomed CMS members, dental colleagues, and sponsors. He thanked Westminster Oaks for allowing us to use their incredible facility for our meetings.

C. Dr. Cole recognized and introduced our Presenter Sponsor for the evening:

Periodontal Associates of North Florida

II. Tonight’s Program

A. Dr. Walt Colón with Periodontal Associates of North Florida recognized the evening’s Supporting Sponsors:

- Align Technology

- Geistlich

- Salvin

- Straumann

B. Dr. Jake Zellner with Periodontal Associates of North Florida introduced the evening’s presenter.

Topic: “Periodontal Medicine: Inter-Relationships of Inflammatory Periodontal Diseases and Systemic Health”

Presenter: Brian L. Mealey, D.D.S., M.S., Clinical Professor, Department of Periodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas

Dr. Mealey gave an informative and engaging program on periodontal diseases and systemic health.

III. Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars

Dr. Cole announced the upcoming meetings and events:

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

CMS Membership and CME Meeting 6:00 PM

“New Interventions for Acute Strokes” –1-Hour CME

Presenter: Matthew Lawson, M.D., F.A.A.N.S., Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, PA

Friday, May 31, 2024

CMS Pickleball Clinic

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Northside Community Center

Save the Date – Saturday, September 7, 2024

CMS Family Day Challenger Learning Center

IV. Adjourn

Dr. Cole adjourned the meeting at 7:50 pm.

Russell Cole, M.D., CMS President-Elect (far left); Brian L. Mealey, D.D.S., M.S., Presenter (middle); and Presenter Sponsor, Periodontal Associates of North Florida: Jake Zellner, D.M.D., M.S. (second from left); Walter E. Colón, II, D.M.D., M.S. (second from right); and Aixa Guzmán, D.M.D. (far right).

Sponsor,

Supporting Sponsor, Align Technology: (l-r) Marcia Haring and Jack Colosimo.

Supporting

Salvin: Ashley Goldin.

(L-r) Walter E. Colón, II, D.M.D., M.S. and Supporting Sponsor, Straumann: Joe Meggenberg.

FSU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE GRADUATES

The FSU College of Medicine-Tallahassee Regional Campus honored its graduating class of 2024 on April 29, 2024 at a dinner at the Governors Club. Past CMS Foundation scholarship recipients Dr. Christian Cunningham, Dr. Brooke Hartenstein, Dr. Charles Maggitas, and Dr. Jodi Wilson are among the graduates in this year’s class. Capital Medical Society member Dr. Kayla Schusterman was presented the Dean’s Award by Dean Sandeep Rahangdale, M.D. She will be completing her residency in Obstetrics-Gynecology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine.

Here is a list of all CMS members who graduated in May from the FSU College of Medicine:

Christian Gray Cunningham, M.D. Family Medicine, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

Rida S. Darji, M.D.

Internal Medicine, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

Emily Anne Gansert, M.D.

Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education

Brooke Hartenstein, M.D.

Internal Medicine, Florida State University College of Medicine at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Stephanie Yeeshan Hsiang, M.D. Psychiatry, Prisma Health-University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville

Jeremy Kuder, M.D. Emergency Medicine, University of Alabama Medical Center-Birmingham

Charles Maggitas, M.D. Internal Medicine, University of Alabama Medical Center-Birmingham

Priscilla R. Morelli, M.D. Child Neurology, Phoenix Children's Hospital

Kayla Nicole Schusterman, M.D.

Obstetrics-Gynecology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

Yordan Urrutia, M.D.

Internal Medicine, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

THE ROTARY CLUB OF TALLAHASSEE HELPS IMPROVE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE

The Rotary Club of Tallahassee presented a $2,500 check to the Capital Medical Society Foundation’s Executive Director Tom Block and We Care Network Program Coordinator Diana Bixler, MPH for its We Care Network program on May 1, 2024. This latest grant brings historical support of the We Care Network by the Rotary Club of Tallahassee to nearly $50,000 over the last 2 decades! The support helps improve access to healthcare for vulnerable low-income, uninsured adults by funding case management services to coordinate donated specialty medical and dental care, and by providing patient assistance for referralrelated prescriptions, transportation, and durable medical supplies. Eligible adults’ incomes are at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, and those eligible do not qualify for any programs or insurance that could pay for the needed health care. Since the program’s inception, over $130 million in documented donated healthcare has been coordinated through the program.

The We Care Network’s mission is to provide a healthcare access safety net for adults who fall through the cracks. Most often, these adults are in low-wage jobs or are out of work altogether and can’t afford health insurance or the high deductibles. By improving access to healthcare, the program can improve health outcomes and the quality of life. Since 1992, the We Care Network has been coordinating specialty medical care for low-income, uninsured adults in Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla counties. The We Care

This latest grant brings historical support of the We Care Network by the Rotary Club of Tallahassee to nearly $50,000 over the last 2 decades!

Network expanded its program to provide specialty dental services to these same counties in 2003.

All specialty healthcare and dental care coordinated by the We Care Network is donated. Volunteers include 300+ specialist physicians and 40 dentists, several of whom are members of this or other local Rotary clubs.

The We Care Network continues to work with its partners to improve specialty healthcare access and to improve health outcomes, and is grateful the Rotary Club of Tallahassee invests in the community through a variety of initiatives that improve educational outcomes, food insecurities, and healthcare access.

(L-r) Diana Bixler, MPH, Program Coordinator, We Care Network; Kelley Phillips, President, Rotary Club of Tallahassee; and Tom Block, Executive Director, Capital Medical Society Foundation.

WE THANK

We Thank Our Donors

We thank the following donors who recently made a gift to the CMS Foundation:

Capital Medical Society Foundation – Area of Greatest Need

Robin McDougall, LCSW

Alan Rupp – In Honor of D.J. Underwood, M.D.

We Care Network

Rotary Club of Tallahassee

Capital Medical Society Foundation – FSU College of Medicine Tallahassee Regional Campus Food Pantry

Anonymous

Elaine Geissinger – In Honor of Hardworking Medical Students

Your gifts to the Capital Medical Society Foundation transform lives in the Big Bend.

THE IMPACT OF YOUR DONATIONS

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 $130 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 2022-23, which ended June 30, 2023, more than $5 million in healthcare was donated. Gifts support patient assistance such as medication, transportation, and durable medical equipment, as well as operational expenses of the program including salaries 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. $61,000 was awarded

in 2023. An additional $1,000 was awarded from The Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Fund. The Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics and The J. Orson Smith, M.D. Scholarship in Internal Medicine were also awarded in 2023.

➢ 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 2023, the CMSF awarded a total of $14,000 in grants to the Big Bend Hospice Foundation for bereavement services, Elder Care Services for in-home services to seniors, Lighthouse of the Big Bend to provide services to the visually impaired, and to Lutheran Social Services of North Florida, Inc. for the KidSafe program.

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 FSUCOM Food Pantry

9) The Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Endowment

10) The Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Fund (Unendowed)

11) The William Frederick Lindsey, M.D. and Jimmie Moore Lindsey Scholarship Endowment

12) The J. Orson Smith, M.D. Scholarship in Internal Medicine Endowment

13) The J. Orson Smith, M.D. Scholarship in Internal Medicine Fund (Unendowed)

14) The Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics Endowment

15) The Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics Fund (Unendowed)

16) The Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholarship Endowment

17) The Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholarship Fund (Unendowed)

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:

Tom Block Executive Director

tblock@capmed.org (850) 877-9018 or (850) 321-1648

Physicians

Tim Broeseker, M.D.

Tony Bryant, M.D.

David Burns, M.D.

Stephen Carr, M.D.

Jose Diaz, M.D.

H. Avon Doll, M.D.

Chesley Durgin, M.D.

Adam Engel, M.D.

Nicholas Farber, M.D.

Christine Fitzsimmons, D.O.

Jerry Ford, M.D.

Spencer Gilleon, M.D.

Andrew Golden, M.D.

Frank Gredler, M.D.

Amy Haddock, M.D.

Todd Hewitt, M.D.

Brett Howard, M.D.

Marc Inglese, M.D.

Okanta Jackson, M.D.

Kenneth Kato, M.D.

James Killius, M.D.

Amulya Konda, M.D.

Maribel U. Lockwood, M.D.

Michael Mangan, M.D.

Manoela Mota, M.D.

Allison Retzer, M.D.

Stephen Richardson, M.D.

Andres Rodriguez, M.D.

Hardeep Singh, M.D.

Joshua Somerset, M.D.

Bhavik Soni, M.D.

Joseph Soto, M.D.

Kris Stowers, M.D.

Christopher Sundstrom, M.D.

Scott Taylor, D.O.

William Thompson, M.D.

Kaisa van der Kooi, M.D.

Thank You

To our CMS members and We Care Network partners who provided healthcare to new patients in April 2024.

Your generosity and support of the We Care Network makes a difference.

Andrew Vargas, M.D.

Carl Vegas, M.D.

Prashanth Vennalaganti, M.D.

David Vermess, M.D.

Tony Weaver, M.D.

William Yaakob, M.D.

Samuel Yu, M.D.

Dentists

Jean-Pierre Bastien, D.M.D.

Laban Bontrager, D.M.D.

Walter Colón, D.M.D.

Brittney Craig, D.M.D.

Alan Dransfield, D.M.D.

Aixa Guzman, D.M.D.

William McFatter, D.D.S.

Lawrence Weaver, D.D.S.

Jacob Zellner, D.M.D.

Facilities

Airway Works, LLC

Anesthesiology Associates

Apalachee Primary Care

Bastien Dental Care

Beachton Denture Clinic

Brittney K. Craig, DMD

Bond Community Health Center

Bristol Dental Clinic

Care Point Health & Wellness Center

Dermatology Associates

Digestive Disease Clinic

Eye Associates of North Florida

You're changing lives in our community.

Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute

Gadsden County Health Department

Jessie Furlow Medical Center

Ketchum, Wood, & Burgert

Pathology Associates

Madison Medical Center

Neighborhood Medical Center

North Florida Nephrology Associates

North Florida Womens Care

North Monroe Medical Center

Periodontal Associates of North Florida

Radiology Associates of Tallahassee

Red Hills Dental Associates

Sergeant Ernest I. “Boots” Thomas

VA Clinic

Southeast Radiology Partners

Southern Medical Group, P.A.

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates

Tallahassee Community College

Dental Hygiene Clinic

Tallahassee Diagnostic Imaging

Tallahassee Ear, Nose, and Throat

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

TMH Family Medicine Residency Program

TMH Physician Partners

Cancer and Hematology

TMH Physician Partners

Cardiology and Internal Medicine

TMH Physician Partners

Endocrinology Specialists

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 Wakulla

TMH Rehabilitation Center

TMH Transition Center

Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic

TOC Canopy

Wakulla Medical Center

Women’s Imaging Center

Please contact Diana Bixler at dbixler@capmed.org or (850) 201-0130 if you are a We Care Network volunteer and you provided volunteer specialty care in the month of April 2024, 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) 894-6727 or mail to 1204 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32308. Thank you!

We Thank Our Referring Providers

APRIL 2024

Anne Ananga, APRN

Katrina Ball, APRN

Marie Becker, M.D.

John Bidwell, D.D.S.

Kendra Brady, APRN

Jenifer Brickler, M.D.

Tim Broeseker, M.D.

Callie Burch, APRN

Melba Colon-Renta, M.D.

Raymond Cottrell, M.D.

David Dixon, D.O.

William Dixon IV, M.D.

Alexander Dudley, D.M.D.

Makeba Earst, D.D.S.

Nathalie Esellem, APRN

Cynthia Evans, APRN

Christine Fitzsimmons, D.O.

Hong Gao, M.D.

Yolanda Gibson, APRN

Judy Griffin, APRN

Muhanad Hasan, M.D.

Hantz Hercule, M.D.

Brett Howard, M.D.

Elaine Larkins, APRN

Janice Lawson, M.D.

Jessica Lea, APRN

Brion Long, D.M.D.

Laura Machado, M.D.

Michael Mangan, M.D.

Kaitlin McGrogan, D.O.

Damon McMillan, M.D.

Lisa Menchion, APRN

Kelley Miller, APRN

Marcia Morris, APRN

Manoela Mota, M.D.

Abiodun Ogunremi, APRN

Chukwuma Okoroji, M.D.

Robert Ambre Pasup, P.A.

Kaushal Patel, M.D.

Paresh Patel, M.D.

Mitchell Peabody, D.O.

Jorge Perez de Armas, M.D.

Lisa Perkins, APRN

Terence Reisman, M.D.

Charlie Richardson, M.D.

Adrian Roberts, M.D.

Carla Robertson, APRN

Andres Rodriguez, M.D.

Karen Russell, M.D.

Lucilita Salvador, P.A.

Alana Steaple, APRN

Yusef Syed, M.D.

Scott Tetreault, M.D.

John Thabes, M.D.

Faye Tinson, APRN

Prashanth Vennalaganti, M.D.

Andrea Venturini, M.D.

Lakeshia Washington, APRN

Jeffrey Wasserman, D.O.

Eula Weaver, APRN

Shynequria Williams-McNealy, APRN

Monthly Recap

RECEIVED 223 REFERRALS, WITH 109 PATIENTS NEW TO THE PROGRAM

During the month of April 2024, the We Care Network

SCHEDULED 60 APPOINTMENTS WITH VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS

$393,638 IN DONATED CARE WAS REPORTED BY WE CARE NETWORK VOLUNTEERS

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