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A DUMMIES' GUIDE AND REPORT TO THE 2021 FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (FMA) ANNUAL MEETING By Rohan Joseph, M.D., CMS President Dear Colleagues, Greetings! I am happy to report that Capital Medical Society (CMS), once again, had a full cohort to the FMA’s House of Delegates (voting members representing a county or specialty society based on FMA membership) and was also well-represented in the four reference committees (I - Health, Education and Public Policy, II - Finance and Admin, III - Legislation, IV - Medical Economics). After thoughtful consideration (where masks were encouraged and unvaccinated persons asked not to attend), the meeting was held in person at the Signia by Hilton Hotel, Bonnet Creek in Orlando from July 30 - August 1, 2021. The turnout was slightly lower compared to past years, as expected, but strong in the face of the pandemic. Capital Medical Society is part of the Northwest Florida Caucus (conference of members), which includes FMA members from the Florida panhandle all the way to Pensacola. As has been the practice over the years, the CMS delegation met prior to the meeting to discuss the resolutions (legislative or health policy items that the FMA would petition the legislature in
favor or opposition) that would be the business on the floor of the House of Delegates in Orlando. Unlike previous years, the reference committees met virtually prior to the meeting and heard online testimony and drafted a preliminary report (adoption vs. non-adoption of the resolution) so as to minimize overcrowding during the hearings at the annual meeting. At the annual meeting, testimony was also heard in-person on the first day on a limited basis followed by an Executive session (final closed committee meeting to recommend- adopt, adopt with amended language, not to adopt, rarely to change the language of the resolution altogether, or to refer to the BOG for study and/or decision) of the reference committees CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
Delegates and Members from Capital Medical Society: (l-r) John Bailey, D.O., David Dixon, D.O., Alfredo Paredes, M.D., Rohan Joseph, M.D., Alma Littles, M.D., Jana Bures-Forsthoefel, M.D., Michael Forsthoefel, M.D., Brence Sell, M.D., and Paresh Patel, M.D. (Not pictured: Andy Borom, M.D., John P. Mahoney, M.D., Seymour Rosen, M.D., Hugh VanLandingham, M.D., and Gary Winchester, M.D.)
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY 2021 MEETINGS CALENDAR September 14, 2021 Celebration Awards Dinner University Center Club at FSU 6:30 pm
September 21, 2021 Virtual CME (2-Hours) Panel Discussion – Updates and Debates in Cancer Screening 6:30 pm CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
BOARD OF GOVERNORS Rohan Joseph, M.D., President
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MISSION: TO PROMOTE THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE FOR THE ULTIMATE BENEFIT OF THE PATIENT. (850) 877-9018 Fax: (850) 878-0218 www.capmed.org
Paresh Patel, M.D., President-Elect Sarah Ko, M.D., Secretary/Treasurer
2021 FMA Annual Meeting................................ 1 CMS News............................................................ 3 New Docs on the Block.................................... 9 Florida Medical License Update................... 10 CMS Lunchtime Learning Seminars...............11 Portraits in COVID-19.......................................12 Celebration Awards Dinner............................13 Women in Medicine Month.............................14 CMS Foundation Holiday Auction.................16 Simpler Times....................................................18 Donate to the CMS Foundation.....................19 CMS Foundation: We Care Network...........20
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to finalize their report prior to submission to the FMA leadership and legal counsel for review later that evening. The final report is then presented by the Chair of the committee on the floor of the House on the second and final day of the meeting (Sunday 8a-12p). On each morning of the meeting (Saturday, Sunday), the respective caucuses meet from 6-8 am (way too early, quite spirited, usually nothing much changes, decent breakfast) to discuss the reference committees’ recommendations on resolutions with plans for extraction of a resolution on the floor on the morning of the final day. Over the course of the meeting, there are also opportunities for specialty societies to meet, to vote in FMA elections, to obtain CME, to meet vendors and to socialize (cocktails, dessert receptions, and the Presidential Installation dinner), and hear from legislators at the Good Government Luncheon (US Rep Neal Dunn and Florida House Rep and Speaker Chris Sprowls this year), and MOST IMPORTANTLY, TO JOIN THE PAC (political action committee that raises voluntary and non-tax deductible donations) to lobby the legislature to pass laws that help physicians practice medicine in Florida. Unfortunately, this is the fallen condition of state and national politics which has allowed insurance companies, hospital corporations, and physician extender organizations, who through their PAC’s and legislative efforts, have eroded physician reimbursement, autonomy, and scope of practice, respectively. However, the moment that everyone waits for is the seating of the House of Delegates to debate and vote for the resolutions that are extracted (resolutions for which a debate occurs and a vote from the house is required for final decision) by individuals or medical/specialty societies in opposition to the recommendation of the committee. With each of the reference committees seated on stage, the chair reads out the synopsis of the committee’s rationale for adopting or opposing an extracted resolution. The debate is moderated
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by the Speaker and Vice-Speaker (using Roberts Rules of Parliamentary Procedure) till a consensus is reached and the resolution is voted on by the House (majority rules). Resolutions that get extracted usually deal with social, ethical, or public health issues. Based on one’s perspective, some of these issues may or may not be worth the political or financial capital required to make the legislative lift in Tallahassee. Irrespective of the resolutions outcome, what is exhilarating to see is the passion of the debater, the brevity needed to articulate arguments in one minute, and the persuasiveness needed to sway a vote contrary to the original intended outcome. As noon approaches, there is a palpable tension to wrap up the meeting so that delegates can head home after what is a productive meeting. Elation on resolutions adopted and disappointment on those that are not are short-lived. As physicians, we are on the same team trying to improve our profession and the lives of our patients. Kudos to the Speaker and Vice-Speaker for keeping the debate on track and performing their duties wonderfully. Kudos also to the FMA staff for their excellent organizational, logistical, and administrative skills. My deepest gratitude to all members of our delegation and committee members for their commitment to CMS. My sincere thanks to Pam Irwin for coordinating all the logistics for our CMS delegation. As we depart (recommend self-parking as this is significantly faster than valet), I am reminded that successful advocacy: 1) Requires grassroots mobilization; 2) Requires relationship building with our legislators; and 3) Is an Olympic sport (with a new race starting just as we come to the end of one)
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And further, that unity as a profession does not mean uniformity (which is a good thing)! I conclude by paraphrasing Rudyard Kipling, “For the strength of the FMA is the PAC, and the strength of the PAC is its membership.”
I encourage all our members to join the FMA, to contribute to the PAC if you can, and to make a difference in our profession by getting involved in advocacy.
CMS Delegates and Members joined their fellow North Florida Delegates for a Social in the Hospitality Suite on Friday, July 30. This was a great way to kick off the 2021 FMA Annual Meeting and gave everyone a chance to get to know one another in a casual setting. We thank our sponsors, BKS-Partners, Danna-Gracey, Gallagher Insurance, and MCMS, Inc. Insurance Trust.
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LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY The Capital Medical Society will be able to continue to navigate in the COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 eras. We have faced challenges before and there will be more in the future, but we can count on strong physician leadership to guide us. I know that the CMS will continue to make a major difference in shaping the future of healthcare in this community and in the State of Florida. The Capital Medical Society Nominating Committee will be convening in the coming months to consider nominations for the CMS Board of Governors and for the CMS FMA Delegation. If you are interested in being considered for
nomination to the CMS Board of Governors or to serve as a CMS FMA Delegate, please complete the form (https://capmed.org/wp-content/ uploads/2021/08/2021-Succession-PlanningQuestionnaire.pdf) and mail to Pam Irwin at: Capital Medical Society 1204 Miccosukee Road Tallahassee, FL 32308 Best, Pam Irwin Executive Director Capital Medical Society CAP SCAN - A CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY PUBLICATION
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FLORIDA MEDICAL LICENSE UPDATE
CMS MEMBERS: ARE YOU RETIRING? If you are planning to retire, please be sure to contact Rosalie Carlin at the Capital Medical Society office - (850) 877-9018 or rcarlin@capmed.org. As a Retired CMS Member, your membership dues change to: Retired - $150.00 with meals (includes dinner at CME meetings) or Retired - $50.00 without meals (you are billed for dinner if you attend a CME meeting). It is your choice. Do you plan to change the status of your Florida Medical License to Retired? Visit this link: https://flboardofmedicine.gov/help-center/how-doi-change-the-status-of-my-license-to-retired/, or search online for: Florida Board of Medicine How do I change the status of my license to retired? You must formally request Retired status with the Board of Medicine (BOM) for your medical licensure and pay a fee rather than just not renewing. The penalty for being late in requesting a Retired status change with the BOM can be $515.00. Remember to let CMS know of your change in status.
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CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY LUNCHTIME LEARNING SEMINARS SAVE THE DATE FOR THE FALL 2021 LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINARS: September 15, 2021 – Virtual Ransomware Prevention and Response All it takes is one person clicking on a link, and all of your shared files could be locked up for good. Organizations of all kinds— from financial institutions to law firms to manufacturers— are held hostage by ransomware, the malicious software that encrypts your data until you pay a hefty fee. Today's criminals also threaten to publish or sell your information if you don't meet their demands. How can you reduce your risk of a ransomware incident, and how should you respond if you fall victim? Tune in to hear simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of ransomware attacks and respond effectively. Topic is best suited for a general, technical or executive audience. Speaker: Sherri Davidoff, LMG Security Time: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Place: Virtual Cost: No cost for this virtual seminar
October 20, 2021 – Virtual Employment Law in a Pandemic That Won’t Go Away With a global pandemic, record litigation, and a dramatic increase in governmental audits impacting employers, we are inviting you to come join us for a fun interactive look at the areas that are most likely to create costly legal exposure at your office. Topics to be covered will include key points of risk throughout the employment life cycle, common mistakes involving employee leave, the challenges of remote work, and managing the various new pandemic laws. Speaker: Bill Krizner, The Krizner Group Time: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Place: Virtual Cost: No cost for this virtual seminar
November 17, 2021 – In-person at Capital Health Plan Good Evaluation Practices Retaining and supporting employees can be among the most difficult and time-consuming duties of any supervisor. Learn techniques to improve evaluation of work performance and to ensure compliance with work standards. Speaker: Bert Mitchell Sponsor: FMI Printing & Distribution Time: 12 Noon to 1:30 PM (Seminar starts at 12:30 PM) Place: CHP Auditorium, 2nd Floor, 1491 Governor’s Square Blvd. Cost: $10 per person (Lunch Provided)
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PORTRAITS IN COVID-19
MY COVID-19 EXPERIENCE By Daniel J. Van Durme, M.D., MPH, FAAFP Dr. Daniel Van Durme is well-versed in viruses. In 2017, he presented the CME, “Emerging Pathogens- What All Docs Need to Know,” for the Capital Medical Society. He shared his personal experience with the Chikungunya virus in a Cap Scan. Dr. Van Durme has graciously allowed the Capital Medical Society to share his brief journal as he recovers from COVID-19. He hopes his shared experience will encourage those vaccinated for COVID-19 to seek testing if they experience any symptoms. We look forward to hearing of Dr. Van Durme’s full recovery. Friday, July 16, 2021-My symptoms started in the morning, after I spent pretty much all of the past two days in bed with fevers up to 103.2, headache, cough, fatigue, and slight shortness of breath. I felt like I was run over by a truck. Sunday, July 18, 2021-I just got my test results back, and I have COVID-19 and will be in isolation through July 26 and will return to the office on July 27. Today seems a bit better – I feel at least well enough to sit at my desk for a bit. EXCEPT that I lost taste and smell overnight – which is
torture for a coffee lover like me. The next several days will determine how bad it will be. Yes, of course, I have been fully vaccinated for well over six months. But this should be a reminder to all that vaccines are 90-95% (not 100%) effective, and if you have symptoms, do not assume that it cannot be COVID – get tested. No, I do not know if it is the Delta variant, but looking at the overall numbers on what is happening, I would say there is a greater than 50% chance of Delta. The current vaccines in the U.S. are about 80-88% effective against the Delta variant. Sunday, July 25, 2021-I am improving a bit day by day. Today is Day 9, and I still have lots of fatigue and moderate cough. Thankfully, my sense of taste is returning as well. Thanks so much to those who knew I was sick and have sent their prayers and good wishes. EVERYONE can be a healthcare hero! Getting a COVID vaccine = SAVING LIVES.
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CELEBRATION AWARDS DINNER
DON’T MISS THE CELEBRATION AWARDS DINNER! Tuesday, September 14, 2021 6:30 pm University Center Club at Florida State University
CMS Members and We Care Dentists – No Charge Spouse/Guest – $45.00 Invitations were e-mailed in early August. Advance reservations are required by September 7. Please RSVP to Rosalie Carlin at rcarlin@capmed.org or 850-877-9018. Click here to read our Celebration Awards Dinner COVID-19 Protocol
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WOMEN IN MEDICINE MONTH THANK YOU TO THE WOMEN PHYSICIANS IN THIS COMMUNITY WHO ARE SHAPING HEALTH OUTCOMES ONE PATIENT AT A TIME!
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2021 Holiday Auction December 2, 2021 6:00 pm University Center Club at Florida State University 288 Champions Way, Bldg. B (Doak Campbell Stadium) We will once again be using the OneCause bidding system, so be sure to bring your fully charged smartphones to bid on items! If you would like to help make the Holiday Auction a success, please donate auction items, such as week/weekend at vacation homes, gift items, home décor, jewelry, fine wine & spirits, sports memorabilia, paintings/art, holiday items, toys, and games. Give us a call at (850) 877-9018 and we'll arrange for pick up! Individual Tickets: $100.00 per person Retirees and their Guest: $75.00 per person Residents and their Guest: $50.00 per person CMS Member Medical Students and their Guest: $50.00 per person Invitations will be mailed in November. We hope you’ll join us for the 2021 Holiday Auction. All proceeds benefit the Capital Medical Society Foundation, Inc.
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SIMPLER TIMES
STARTIN’ BACK TO SCHOOL By Charles D. Williams, M.D., FACR, FAAP (“Pedro”) When school started back this past Fall, I remembered another time and another era. There persisted in my mind images of Pedro’s childhood and schoolin’. Perhaps they have become slightly richer and slightly exaggerated with time, but the main ingredient which stood out was that it was simple and uncomplicated. When school started in Simpler Times, Mama and Daddy, like a lot of good folks, wanted Pedro to have the very best and Pedro agreed. The best included two pair of overalls and one pair of shoes which had to last all year. Pedro could make shoes last by going barefooted until it turned cold. Mama would look at Pedro with a tear in her eye and smile and tell him how proud she was that he was going to school. A travelin’ encyclopedia salesman must have heard ‘bout Pedro starting to school and he dropped by to see Mama. He had already been by Pearlie and Willie’s. The salesman said to Mama, “Now that you got Pedro in school, you will need to buy him an encyclopaedia.” Emmett, who lived down the road was visiting and overheard this conversation and replied, “Nuthin’ doing. Pedro ought to walk to school like the rest of us kids.” Back in Simpler Times, kids were glad to get back to school ‘cause it got them out of the fields and out of the hot sun. They got to see their old friends and meet new ones. Pedro got to the meet the oldest person in grammar school, Jerry Junebug Edwards. His real name was Junebug, but his Mama called him Jerry. His friends called him J.J. He had spent three years in the fifth grade and the fifth grade had been his senior year. He was stayin’ in school only by the hair of his chinney-chin-chin. The previous year he had made an F in rithmatic, writin’ and readin’, but he had gotten a D in sangin’. He told his friends that he spent too much time sangin’. Upon returning back to school, he went to see his teacher and said, “Ms. Watson, I don’t mean to scare you, but Daddy said if I don’t pass this year somebody’s gonna get hurt.” J.J. later dropped out of school and joined the Navy. We started the day ever day sayin’ the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, prayin’ the Lord’s Prayer, and sangin’ a song and the two most favorites were “Church in the Valley by the Wildwood” and “Do Lord Oh Do Lord, Oh Do Remember me.” Then we started workin’ on our numbers. Pedro loved sangin’ best next to recess. Recess was a special time in the morning and afternoon where 18
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we caught up on our marbles, droppin’ the handkerchief, arguing and fightin’. The big boys usually won the arguing. Back then kids did not engage in good-natured knife and gun fights. We had more honor. We used our bare fists or either a stick. There were no metal detectors. Also, back then Teachers could discipline the students and the parents would support them. If we got punished at school, we would turn around and get the same punishment back at home. Now-a-days parents say you can’t spank their kids cause they never hit them at home ‘cept in self defense. Ms. Watson was one of the best teachers in the whole wide world and she stayed on top of thangs. One time she noticed Emmett smackin’ on his chewing gum in class and she asked Emmett if he had enough gum to go around. He replied, “Yes ma’am. Right here under my desk.” Another time Ms. Watson said, “Emmett, I’ve had to spank you ever day this week.” She then asked, “Now what do you have to say for yourself ?” Emmett then replied, “I thank the Lord it’s Friday.” Often Ms. Watson would call on Pedro to say his numbers in front of the class, to lead the sangin’, and to say the Lord’s Prayer…she would give him extra work and Pedro one time thought he was being punished. She told Pedro that she did this for certain people for special reasons. Pedro didn’t understand and Dad said, “jest do it.” I now think Ms. Watson knew exactly what she was doing and Pedro had to git grown to see that. Most of the good times Pedro had as a child and in school were simple thangs, like the pat on the head by the teacher, settin’ a spell on the front porch with Pearlie and Willie, and getting’ a new pair of shoes. Back then we were able to enjoy Simpler Times cause we had known nuthin different to cause discontentment. Most images stored in our memories fade with passing time, but the mental picture of Pedro sayin’ the Pledge of Allegiance and sangin’ “Church in the Valley by the Wildwood” in front of Ms. Watson’s class remain as clear as day. As I look back to my past, it dawned on me, Ms. Watson was looking ahead to my future. Reprinted with author permission from 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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The Impact of Private Support:
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: Scholarship Fund David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Frank Massey Davis, M.D.
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 $120.6 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 $8.3 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 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. $31,000 was awarded in 2020. ➢ 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 visuallyimpaired. 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) Capital Medical Society Foundation-area of greatest need 2) The Capital Medical Society Foundation Endowment 3) We Care Network 4) We Care Network Endowment 5) The Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Endowment 6) Scholarship Fund 7) The Ronald G. Pickett Endowment 8) Physician Wellness Fund Gifts should be made payable to the CMS Foundation and 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 after hours at (850) 559-8611 CAP SCAN - A CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY PUBLICATION
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THANK YOU To our CMS members and We Care Network partners who provided healthcare to new patients in July 2021. Your generosity and support of the We Care Network makes a difference. Physicians Christopher Babl, M.D. Julia Barry, D.O. Venkata Bavikati, M.D. David Bellamy, M.D. Eric Berenson, M.D. Viet Bui, M.D. David Burns, M.D. Carlos Campo, M.D. Stephen Carr, M.D. Bria Casperson, M.D. Alan Chen, M.D. Armand Cognetta Jr., M.D. Raymond Cottrell, M.D. William Dixon IV, M.D. Ray Dolly, M.D. David Dolson, M.D. Christopher Downing, M.D. David Durden, M.D. Chesley Durgin, M.D. Alberto Fernandez, M.D. Jerry Ford, M.D. Alexander Franz, M.D. Romyll Garcia, M.D. Gian-Carlo Giove, M.D. W. Harris Green, M.D. Todd Hewitt, M.D. Marc Inglese, M.D. Okanta Jackson, M.D. Amit Jain, M.D. Hari Kolli, M.D. Arjun Kaji, M.D. Sayeed Khalillullah, M.D. James Killius, M.D. Carey Linker, M.D. Maribel U. Lockwood, M.D. Robert Lott, M.D. Gordon Low, M.D. Kurt Luhmann, M.D. Kenneth McAlpine, M.D. Hector Mejia, M.D. Tod Morris, M.D. Manoela Mota, M.D. Taylor Mulkey, M.D. Christopher Murphy, D.O. Jayan Nair, M.D. Chukwuma Okoroji, M.D. Anthony Otekeiwebia, M.D. Paresh Patel, M.D. Mitchell Peabody, D.O. Michael Pentaleri, M.D. Jorge Perez de Armas, M.D. Ovidiu Popa, M.D. Hussein Rayatzadeh, M.D. Allison Retzer, M.D.
Davis Rierson, M.D. Adrian Roberts, M.D. Andres Rodriguez, M.D. Garrison Rolle, M.D. Abel Romero-Corral, M.D. Gadi Silberman, M.D. Hardeep Singh, M.D. Denise Smith, M.D. Jon Soble, M.D. Joshua Somerset, M.D. Bhavik Soni, M.D. Matthew Standridge, M.D. Amanda Stephens, D.O. Kris Stowers, M.D. Cristian Del Carpio Tenorio, M.D. John Thabes, M.D. Ernesto Umana, M.D. Alexander Ramirez Valderrama, M.D. Beatriz Cepeda Valery, M.D. Kaisa van der Kooi, M.D. David Vermess, M.D. Robert Watson, M.D. Tony Weaver, M.D. Chien-Yi Williams, M.D. William Yaakob, M.D. Daniel Yang, M.D. Charles Yowell, M.D. Samuel Yu, M.D. Brian Zirgibel, M.D.
Dentists Julie Bailey, D.M.D. William Baldock, Jr., D.M.D. Laban Bontrager, D.M.D. Brittney Craig, D.M.D. Walter Colón, D.M.D. Barbara Leadbeater, D.M.D. Ashok Manocha, B.D.S. William McFatter, D.D.S. Jim McSoley, D.M.D. Frank Swerdzewski, D.D.S. Lawrence Pijut, D.M.D. Lawrence Weaver, D.M.D.
Facilities Advanced Urology Institute Airway Works, LLC Anesthesiology Associates Apalachee Primary Care Barbara Leadbeater, DMD Beachton Denture Clinic BioTelemetry, Inc. Bristol Dental Clinic Brittney K. Craig DMD Bond Community Health Center Capital Periodontal Associates Capital Premier Womens Health, PA Capital Regional Surgical 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 FSU PrimaryHealth Gadsden County Health Department Jefferson County Health Department Jessie Furlow Medical Center
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Ketchum, Wood, & Burgert Pathology Associates Lawrence J. Pijut DMD PA Madison Medical Center Manocha, McSoley, Balan, and Manocha Dentistry 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 Southern Medical Group, P.A. Tallahassee Dental Associates PLLC Tallahassee Diagnostic Imaging Tallahassee Ear, Nose, and Throat 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 Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialists TMH Physician Partners Gynecologic Oncology Specialists TMH Physician Partners Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Specialists TMH Physician Partners Radiation Oncology Specialists TMH Physician Partners Heart Rhythm Clinic TMH Physician Partners Surgical Specialists TMH Physician Partners Urology Specialists TMH Transition Center Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic TOC Canopy Tallahassee Outpatient Surgery Center Tallahassee VA Clinic Vascular Surgery Associates Wakulla County Health Department Wakulla Medical Center Womens Clinic 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 July 2021, 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 July 2021:
Ebonie Allen, APRN
Gabrielle Gardner, APRN
Jorge Perez de Armas, M.D.
Anne Ananga, APRN
Aixa Guzman, D.M.D.
Brandi Richardson, APRN
Katrina Ball, APRN
Brian Ham, APRN
Charlie Richardson, M.D.
Karen Bartley, M.D.
Hantz Hercule, M.D.
Carla Robertson, APRN
Dhanajay Bendre, M.D.
Todd Hewitt, M.D.
Andres Rodriguez, M.D.
Sherry Bramblett, APRN
Amit Jain, M.D.
Abel Romero-Corral, M.D.
Daniel Breivogel, APRN
Anneka Johnson, APRN
Lucilita Salvador, P.A.
Patrick Brown, M.D.
Rohan Joseph, M.D.
Stephen Sandroni, M.D.
Francisco Carpio, M.D.
Amulya Konda, M.D.
Kellie Serrato, APRN
Stephanie Chandler, APRN
Elaine Larkins, APRN
Benjamin Shivar, P.A.
Victor Chou, D.M.D.
Jessica Lea, APRN
Alanna Steaple, APRN
Melba Colon-Renta, M.D.
Marcail Lopez, D.D.S.
Tamara-Kay Tibby, D.D.S.
Raymond Cottrell, M.D.
Ashok Manocha, B.D.S.
Faye Tinson, APRN
Jeffrey Crooms, M.D.
Kenneth McAlpine, M.D.
Gregory Todd, M.D.
Easa Darwish, APRN
William McFatter, D.D.S.
Teresa Tullos, APRN
William Dixon IV, M.D.
Damon McMillan, M.D.
Ramona Vossler, RDH
John Dozier, D.M.D.
Kelley Miller, APRN
Jordan Walters, M.D.
Curtis Duggar, APRN
Marcia Morris, APRN
Jeffrey Wasserman, D.O.
Nathalie Esellem, APRN
Tod Morris, M.D.
Shynequria Williams-
Cynthia Evans, APRN
Manoela Mota, M.D.
Jerry Ford, M.D.
Christopher Murphy, D.O.
Shana Wood, APRN
Sharron Foster, M.D.
Chukwuma Okoroji, M.D.
Charles Yowell, M.D.
Alexander Franz, M.D.
Rose Origa, APRN
Dale French, D.O.
Mitchell Peabody, D.O.
McNealy, APRN
DURING THE MONTH OF JULY 2021, THE WE CARE NETWORK: RECEIVED 234 REFERRALS, WITH 130 PATIENTS NEW TO THE PROGRAM
SCHEDULED 101 APPOINTMENTS WITH VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS
$273,255.54 IN DONATED CARE WAS REPORTED BY WE CARE VOLUNTEERS
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