NOVEMBER EDITION, VOLUME 2014, NO. 11
My Ebola Perspective
By Philbert J. Ford, M.D., Southeastern Center for Infectious Diseases, www.mySCIDdoc.com
EBOLA. Just hearing the word brings about an “end of the world” type reaction from most people. In reality, it is not the end of the world and humans, through our intellectual, scientific, resourceful and humanistic nature, we tend to always triumph. FYI, Ebola isn’t a new disease. It was first identified in 1976, but its viral family, the filovirus, was initially identified in 1967. The natural reservoir is small rodents, particularly bats, not primates or monkeys, unlike the somewhat sci-fi popular belief. As a matter of fact, Ebola is also equally fatal in these animals as it is in humans. The current outbreak is due to the Zaire species of Ebola which is the most deadly species. The overall mortality rate since Ebola’s elucidation has been 70%. People die of the viral hemorrhagic fever leading to severe hemorrhage and overwhelming sepsis. In the current West African outbreak (since March 2014), there have been over 8,000 reported cases of Ebola with an approximate 50% mortality rate. As you are well aware, Ebola has made its way to the United States and claimed the life of a Liberian traveler just a few weeks ago. The CDC predicts that over one million citizens may be infected with Ebola by January 2015 if this trend continues. So the entire world needs to pull together to get a handle on this epidemic. Knowledge is the most important factor in preparing ourselves. Signs and symptoms which include fever, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, muscular pain, vomiting, and unexplained
bleeding or bruising, may appear anytime from 2 to 21 days after exposure to an infected person or object. The average time to the appearance of symptoms is eight to ten days following direct contact with the blood or bodily fluids of an infected person, or direct contact with contaminated objects, such as needles and syringes. Airborne transmission is an ineffective mode of transmission of the Ebola virus, however, there have been cases of aerosolized transmission in healthcare personnel while intubating infected patients. The CDC has a prepared checklist and protocol for the steps necessary for hospitals to prepare themselves for the potential exposure to the Ebola virus. Some of the recommended steps for healthcare workers include: wearing of protective clothing (masks, gloves, gowns, boots, and eye protection), practicing proper infection control and sterilization measures, and isolation of patients with Ebola from other patients. Many of the additional steps necessary for hospitals and healthcare workers will also apply to the community at large and include: practicing careful and meticulous hand hygiene, avoiding handling items that may have come in contact with an infected person’s blood or bodily fluids (clothing, bedding, medical equipment, needles, etc.), and the need to always notify health officials after any direct contact with blood or bodily fluids of a person infected with Ebola (including but not limited to feces, saliva, vomitus, urine, and semen). Americans are calling for a travel ban for three African countries. It’s a natural response to want to isolate yourself from the problem. In my opinion, a travel ban is not the entire answer. We need to be able to allow aid workers, medical staff
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and other essential personnel into these countries to do their jobs. They need to be able to get the food and supplies they need to do their jobs. I think the best way to contain the Ebola outbreak is to make sure it doesn’t become widely spread to other countries through screening and containment methods, as well as treatment of individuals prior to the boarding of all commercial modes of travel, particularly airplanes. Perhaps the individuals coming from endemic areas should be contained for 21 days based on the incubation of the virus which ranges from 2 to 21 days. We need the scientists to continue working, tirelessly and expeditiously on the creation of vaccines and treatments. Also, the various health care leaders and medical personnel need to continue to be educated on infection control, the recognition of the Ebola disease, and sharing the information with the general public. Agree or disagree on how Ebola is being handled, Ebola has become “Primetime” and unfortunately we are on the “Late show”. Now we need to pull together as a world community along with the CDC, WHO and other world health leaders, not only to keep Ebola contained and end this epidemic but to fully “wipe EBOLA from the face of the earth.” CMS
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY LUNCH & LEARN FALL 2014
With Your Help, the Holiday Auction Will Be Successful!
By Shannon Boyle, CMS Communications and Marketing Coordinator
The Holiday Auction is just around the corner and we need your help! In order to have a successful Auction, we need donated items. All items, large or small, are welcome. Do you have any of the following items or know someone you can ask to donate them? Vacation getaways • Hunting trips • Fishing trips Hunting or Fishing Gear • Football tickets Children’s toys • Cars • Boats • Jewelry • Holiday Décor Fine Wine & Spirits • Art • Sports Memorabilia, etc. If you’d rather find another way to help with the Holiday Auction, please keep the following in mind: 1. Plan to attend! Mark the Holiday Auction on your • calendar. We want everyone to attend. The Auction is December 4th at 6:30 pm at the University Center Club at FSU (1 Champions Way). The entrance fee is $100 per couple. The invitations have been mailed, so don’t forget to RSVP by November 25th!
Capital Health Plan, 1491 Governors Square Boulevard Wednesday, November 19, 2014 “Local Solutions to HIPAA Secure Communications” Do the new Transition of Care and Meaningful Use requirements that are required for all offices, regardless of size, have you confused? Do you know how Interfacing, DIRECT Protocols, HISP, HealtheWay, and HIE apply to those requirements? We’ll show you how our set of Care Coordination tools tame these new standards while providing you with a simple HIPAA compliant replacement to phone/fax/mail paper communications. Beyond this, there will be helpful tips for those striving for meaningful use compliance. Speaker: Zach Finn, HIE Networks Sponsor: Tallahassee State Bank
2. Be an Individual Sponsor. Make a $100 tax• deductible donation to help with the Auction. We will publish the names of our individual sponsors in our event marketing materials. If you have any questions or would like to donate an item, please call the CMS office at (850) 877-9018. Also, many of our member offices donate a themed basket each year and they are a big hit! If your office would like to donate a basket, please contact Rosalie Carlin at (850) 877-9018 or rcarlin@capmed.org.
TIME: 12 NOON TO 1:30 PM (SEMINAR STARTS AT 12:30 PM) PLACE: CHP AUDITORIUM, 2ND FL., 1491 GOVERNORS SQ. BLVD. COST: $10 PER PERSON. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, CALL ROSALIE CARLIN AT 877-9018.
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CMS NEW MEMBERS
Capital Medical Society is pleased to welcome the following New Members:
Barbara Demby Abrams, M.D. Medical School: Boston University Internship/Residency: Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital Specialty: Pediatrics Practice: Office of Social Security Disability
Michael Allison, M.D. Medical School: Creighton University Internship/Residency: USF/MPM Family Medicine Residency Program Specialty: Family Medicine Practice: TMH Family Medicine Residency Program
Scott Asher, M.D. Medical School: University of Alabama Internship/Residency: University of Alabama Fellowship: University of Illinois, Chicago Specialty: Otolaryngology, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Practice: Tallahassee Ear, Nose & Throat
George Cohen, M.D. Medical School: Howard University Internship/Residency: University of Michigan Specialty: Dermatology Practice: Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee
Stacia Groll, M.D. Medical School: Florida State University Internship/Residency: MacNeal Family Medicine Residency, Illinois Specialty: Family Medicine Practice: Tallahassee Primary Care Associates
Rohan Joseph, M.D. Medical School: University of Mumbai Internship/Residency: The Methodist Hospital, Houston Fellowship: Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York Specialty: General Surgery, Endocrine Surgery Practice: Capital Regional Surgical Associates
Ovidiu Marina, M.D. Medical School: Case Western Reserve Internship/Residency: William Beaumont Hospital Specialty: Radiation Oncology Practice: TMH Physician Partners – Radiation Oncology Specialists
Michael Sweeney, M.D. Medical School: University of Florida Internship/Residency: Ochsner Clinic Fellowship: University of Florida Specialty: General Surgery, Vascular Surgery Practice: Florida State University College of Medicine
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HAPPY VETERANS DAY
Veterans of our military sacrifice their innocence, time with their friends and family, their bodies and sometimes their lives to protect this country. Regardless of your thoughts on war, we’re all indebted to our troops. Veterans Day is unique among nations in that we honor those who are with us, reserving Memorial Day for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. So while we honor fallen heroes and honor the memory of our great leaders on other days of remembrance, we have an opportunity on this day to pay homage to those who are still with us. This opportunity is a blessing, and we should exercise it with pride, purpose and enthusiasm. So to those members of Capital Medical Society who have served, we thank you! Member Name
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Raymond E. Bellamy, M.D. Navy Lieutenant/USNR A.D. Brickler, M.D. Air Force Captain Gary Brown, M.D. Navy O3 James E. Cavanagh, Jr., M.D. Navy Lieutenant Commander after 2 years of service as Lieutenant William Comer Cherry, Jr., M.D. Air Force Captain Daniel P. Conrad, M.D. Air Force Major Charles Lindsey Cooper, Sr., M.D. Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander USPHS Medical Branch of the Coast Guard David Ernest Craig, M.D. Army Major Edwin Crane, M.D. Air Force Captain Thomas Dean Dalrymple, M.D. Army Major Charles Deal, M.D. Army Specialist 3 William Crawford Dixon IV, M.D. Army Lieutenant Colonel Wade Gerald Douglas, M.D. Army Major Russell W. Eggert, M.D. Air Force Colonel, USAF (Ret) Tom Enoch, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Commander Marcus Stewart Fisher, M.D. Air Force O5 – Lieutenant Colonel John P. Fogarty, M.D. Army Colonel (Retired) Lynn C. Garner, M.D. Army Major Donald Ray Hansard, M.D. Army Captain Richard Scott Hanson, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Jerry Harris, M.D. Army Major Wendell Heaton, M.D. Army Lieutenant Colonel Floyd Jaggears, M.D. Navy LCDR Howard Warren Kessler, M.D. Army Major Thomas Lawhorn, M.D. Air Force Major Nancy Loeffler, M.D. Army & National Guard Captain Charles Gordon Long, M.D. Air Force Major Alvie Carl McCully, M.D. Navy Seaman, First Class Earl McKenzie, M.D. Navy LCDR Meredith McKinney, M.D. Army Major Melissa Rice McMillan, M.D. Army Major David Durant Miles, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Robert Whelchel Miles, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Commander Charles E. Moore, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Commander Sam H. Moorer, Jr., M.D. Navy LCDR William Leigh Morse, M.D. Navy LCDR James W. Patty, M.D. Air Force Captain Michael D. Pentaleri, M.D. Navy LCDR Ira Burton Price, M.D. Army Captain Krista Ware Rankin, M.D. Air Force Major Terence Reisman, M.D. Army Major Jason J. Ross, M.D. Navy O-6 Captain Brence Sell, M.D. Army Major James Brian Sheedy, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Commander William P. Simmons, M.D., J.D. Navy Lieutenant Francis C. Skilling, Jr., M.D. Navy Lieutenant/USNR John M. Streacker, M.D. Army Doc 4 Charles D. Williams, M.D. Air Force Captain Pat Munroe Woodward, M.D. Army Captain CAP SCAN - A CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY PUBLICATION
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CMS and CE Broker “Our goal is to do everything for you except take the courses.”
Approximately 40,000 Florida physicians will need to demonstrate proof of CME compliance when renewing in January 2015. CMS, FMA, and CE Broker have partnered together to ensure a seamless and stress-free license renewal. CE Broker has been the CE/CME tracking system for the Department of Health since 2004. The two systems have now been fully integrated, so CE/CME compliance can be verified in real-time during license renewal. The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, will now review your continuing education records in the electronic tracking system at the time of renewal. It will happen automatically when you renew your license, but it is important that you understand how this simple change will affect the way you renew your license in the future. If the practitioner’s continuing education records are complete, they will be able to renew their license without interruption. If the practitioner’s continuing education records are not complete, they will be prompted to enter their remaining continuing education hours before proceeding with their license renewal. Once you’ve finished reporting, you return to the renewal site.
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CMS has partnered with the FMA and CE Broker to secure CME accreditation. The FMA now automatically reports any CME that you complete through the association. They also report any CME that you complete through one of their jointly provided programs. This applies to all Capital Medical Society CME Programs as we are accredited by the FMA. Therefore, you will not have to report any of these hours yourself. The FMA is encouraging all of the CME providers it accredits to report as well, but it is not 100% guaranteed that these hours will be reported for you. You may also need to self-report any hours that you completed elsewhere, particularly outside of Florida. By working together, Capital Medical Society, FMA and CE Broker are making every effort to simplify the impact of regulation on license renewal. As a CMS member, you are eligible to receive a CE Broker Professional Account for a discounted rate of $12 a year. The Professional Account provides you with all of the tracking tools that CE Broker offers. Your transcript will display what your specific CE requirements are and will calculate what requirements have been met and what may still be outstanding. A Professional Account is a subscription service and is not a requirement but it can be a useful tool in managing your Florida continuing education requirements should you choose to subscribe. For more information or to sign up for a Professional Account, contact Rosalie Carlin at rcarlin@capmed.org or 877-9018.
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Minutes CMS Membership Meeting September 16, 2014 The mission of the Capital Medical Society is to promote the practice of medicine for the ultimate benefit of the patient. I. I. Business Meeting – Capital Medical Society A. Welcome – Dr. Alfredo Paredes, President, called the meeting A. to order at 6:25 pm. Dr. Paredes thanked Westminster Oaks for use of their incredible facility and Ms. Sheri Whigham, Sales and Marketing Director at Westminster Oaks, spoke to the members about their facility.
B. B. Dr. Paredes welcomed and thanked our sponsors for the evening: Presenting Sponsor Hancock Bank – Jason Borger and Diana Cureton Meeting Sponsors Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. – Cori Bennett Eli Lilly and Co. (Diabetes Division) – Dedra Mitchell Tallahassee State Bank/Synovus – Mary Colonese and Sharon Weeden C. C. New Members & Recent Applicants a. Dr. Paredes asked new CMS Members in attendance to a. introduce themselves: Dr. Don Zorn introduced Dr. Wade Douglas, TMH Physician Partners, Surgical Specialists b. Dr. Paredes introduced two new member applicants in b. attendance: Michael Allison, M.D., TMH Family Medicine Residency Program Michael Sweeney, M.D., FSU College of Medicine
G. G. Recognition of FSU College of Medicine Scholarship
Recipients – Dr. Paredes asked Dr. Frank Walker, Chair of the Scholarship Committee, to present the scholarship recipients for this year: Allison Ellis Jennica Hagberg Samuel Muniz William Nimmons Nwamaka Onyeozili Chirag Patel Thomas Shakar Drew Williams Israel Wootton
H. Nominating Committee – Dr. Paredes called for three H. nominations from the floor. This committee will nominate future CMS officers, board members and FMA Delegates. The following CMS members were nominated to the Nominating Committee: Dr. Frank Skilling nominated Dr. Tracey Hellgren Dr. Robert Chapman nominated Dr. Nancy Loeffler Dr. Ernesto Umana nominated Dr. Hugh VanLandingham
A motion was made by Dr. Alma Littles, seconded by Dr. Don Alford, and unanimously approved.
Dr. Paredes asked the CMS members to fill out a survey style questionnaire that will be sent out tomorrow if they are interested in being involved in the leadership of CMS or becoming a Delegate to the FMA.
II. Tonight’s CME Program – this is a 1 Hour Category One Program Topic: Expanding Care through Telemedicine Speaker: Dean Watson, M.D. and Lauren Faison Dr. Watson and Ms. Faison gave an excellent presentation on telemedicine.
D. Dr. Paredes asked Dr. Don Zorn to introduce the new first D. year TMH Family Medicine Residents, in attendance:
Physician CME Proof of Attendance Forms will be sent to participants who attend the entire CME program.
III. Mark Your Calendars Dr. Paredes announced upcoming meetings/events:
Dr. Marian Babalola Dr. Jannice Beckford Dr. Todd Hewitt
E. E. Dr. Paredes asked Dr. Ron Hartsfield, Regional Campus Dean, FSU College of Medicine – Tallahassee Campus, to introduce the third year students at FSU College of Medicine, in attendance: Kyle Andrews Casey Burnette Joshua Burns Jared Davis Gregorie Elie Eli Friedman Sasha Kaiser Claras Leandre Hanna Lee Robyn Torof Christopher Yu F. F. Introduction of new Family Medicine Resident on CMS Board of Governors – Dr. Paredes introduced Dr. Will Carlson who shares a seat on the Board with Dr. Anna Hackenberg. Drs. Rosadzinski and Satyanarayana are sharing seats representing the Internal Medicine Residency Program, but were unable to attend.
October 21, 2014 CMS Membership & CME Meeting “Caring for Patients Impacted by Interpersonal Violence” (2-Hour Required CME) Suzanne Harrison, M.D. 6:00 pm Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks November 18, 2014 Annual CMS Membership & CME Meeting – to vote on our 2015 slate of officers, board members and FMA delegates “The Evolution of Cervical Cancer Screening” David Dixon, D.O. and Stephanie Lee, M.D. 6:00 pm Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks December 4, 2014 CMS Foundation Holiday Auction 6:30 pm University Center Club at Florida State University IV. Adjourn – Dr. Paredes adjourned the meeting at 7:45 pm.
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CMS MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
Meeting Sponsor, Tallahassee State Bank/Synovus: (l-r) Mary Colonese and Sharon Weeden.
Meeting Sponsors, Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Eli Lilly and Co. (Diabetes Division): (l-r) Dedra Mitchell and Cori Bennett.
Dr. Ron Hartsfield, Regional Campus Dean (fourth from left) with some of his third year FSU COM medical students at the Tallahassee Campus: (l-r) Hanna Lee, Jared Davis, Sasha Kaiser, Casey Burnette, Joshua Burns, Claras Leandre, and Kyle Andrews.
Our speakers for the evening, Lauren Faison and Dr. Dean Watson.
The 2014 CMS Foundation Scholarship recipients: (l-r) Drew Williams, Samuel Muniz, Israel Wootton, Allison Ellis, Jennica Hagberg, Nwamaka Onyeozili, William Nimmons, Chirag Patel, and Thomas Shakar.
Please Thank Our Sponsors for the September 16th CMS Membership Meeting
Presenting Sponsor
Meeting Sponsors Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Eli Lilly and Co. (Diabetes Division) Tallahassee State Bank/Synovus
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REFLECTIONS FROM THE EDITOR
YOUR CHOICE By Charles Moore, M.D.
I see by way of my friend and sometime confidante, Dr. Joel Kramer, that Mr. Leonard Cohen, the famous singer and songwriter, has made a consciously determined decision to resume his former smoking habit when he turns eighty. Now eighty, we hope he is puffing away very deliciously. I think he must be a sophisticate, and surely grew up surrounded by beautiful young ladies equally sophisticated, into whose faces he blew smoke directly as a sure sign of his love, or lust, for them. Good for him, I say, if he can repeat himself at age eighty. I know something about eighty myself, having turned such six months ago. But in my case, I could never embrace smoking, remembering how when I once tried it back in 1950. I thought it ridiculous in the first place, aside from vomiting in the second. Instead of the cigarette, I have decided to take up the egg. We all remember how for so many long years the egg was ovum non gratis, filled with poisonous cholesterol that went directly to your brain or coronaries. The egg, of course, has now staged something of a happy come back. Even so, there may yet be a taint of “dangerous living” about it, adding a certain zest to its eating. Besides, having six chickens we are inundated with eggs; I gather them proudly every morning, not neglecting to notice the pride with which our sweet girls give them me as a gift. We both honor each other in the giving and the receiving, and the clucking noises they make when I do my gathering I interpret as little speeches thanking me for their very lovely coop, with cupola, and run of the yard, in return for which they are so glad to grant us their eggs. I would never want to hurt their feelings. I am very happy, however, to accept Mr. Cohen’s astute observation that at some point in time we should stop living for the future, and instead welcome the present, taking up smoking, or the egg, as a kind of revenge against age and its mortal implications. You will have to make your own choice, of course. But in
fact, and no matter what your age, these choices loom. Some of us, like that infamous Grasshopper, sing and fiddle in the pleasure of the moment, while others, like the equally famous Ant, store away assets for the coming winter of our time. I myself mostly fiddled; for I never quite believed that the “future” would ever come, and particularly to arrive at years fourscore, for God’s sake, even without smoking or eating thousands of eggs. The future is such an abstraction to the grasshopper that it is hard to be very vigorously accountable to what may be its needs. When it crosses the young mind that just maybe you should be future-thoughtful, you can immediately dispel the temptation by telling yourself that you may, on the very morrow, fall out of an airplane, and then so what? Then, of course, there is the matter of “exercise” as a choice. Exercise is highly touted. It is good, apparently, for muscles and your cardiovascular state. It is perhaps the premier method by which the practitioner of it accrues a certain capital that is said to extend your future. There are, and I have in fact met them, people who actually enjoy it, and speak rapturously of endomorphic highs. I myself, who have given deep thought to the matter, believe that exercise is a lot better than smoking, so long as it does not cause you an early, surprising arrhythmia or beat your joints into desiccation. Having been careful not to exercise for many decades, hoarding my heartbeats so to speak, I suppose, like Mr. Cohen taking up smoking again, I could take up running; except for the fact that I hate running. What I really like is sitting, as I have done this very day, out on our porch with my wife, eating a picnic luncheon. Mr. Cohen opines that it is the present we must take up, not the future, and so on such a beautiful, early-autumn day, this clearly is my welcome way. I am glad other people are running and smoking, but picnicking is my thing. And I am going to do more of it, the hamper loaded with deviled eggs, of which I am a connoisseur. It was not a “conscious decision,” like Mr. Cohen’s to take up smoking at eighty, but I have noticed that since I have turned that age I have suddenly become a great chef. I am CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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sure Mr. Cohen could have made the decision to become a great chef himself, but he chose smoking. It is hard to imagine a great chef with a cigarette hanging from his lower lip. Beyond which, lest you forget, I have all these eggs; and who can be a great chef without eggs? Sure, I have always thought I was pretty good when I made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich: the perfect slice of soft, fresh Wonder Bread, with just the correctly proportioned balance of grape jelly and creamy smooth peanut butter, the bread folded over comme il faut. But the egg is so much more intellectually demanding. The immaculate beauty of cooking an iconic egg simply cannot be done while smoking; and I regret for his sake that Mr. Cohen has denied himself, by way of choosing smoking alone, the greater, more consummate pleasure of the perfectly cooked egg. It is far more attractive, anyway, to die as a result of an egg yolk, or even a peanut butter, embolus to your LAD than of bullous emphysema. I have, myself, accordingly taken up the ovum fabulosum, which I am now eating in all its forms. I see, having watched Meryl Streep as Julia Childs, and “The Hundred Foot Journey,” and an even better connoisseur-chef film, “The Big Night” that the omelet, “the perfect omelet,” defines the quality of an aspiring chef. Mine is really brilliant, so you might want the recipe: put a touch of butter in a small, iron skillet, and melt it quickly over a rather high heat, throw in two fresh eggs helter-skelter and sort of break the yolks, tossing the yellow into the white here and there, more or less; when the tightly curled but long molecules of the egg white uncurl, straightening and allowing those long protein molecules to interlock and become the solid “white” we all know, add at just this point an aliquot of Mexican salsa directly from the bottle bought at Publix. Now comes the artful part: at just the right moment get your spatula under the egg edge, and fold it perfectly over. You may add a little salt and pepper, and there you have it: the perfect omelet! Chef extraordinaire! As I become, ever more rapidly, a great chef, without having either to smoke or exercise, I have also been experimenting with the perfect “poached egg on toast.” Break one egg into a cup. Gently, so as not to distract the yolk, add water to one third of the cup. Place in microwave, and cook on high for 45 seconds. Drain water. Empty egg onto a previously prepared piece of toast. Salt and pepper to taste, and there
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you have it: breakfast in 45 seconds while your wife still so sweetly sleeps. (Note of caution: do not microwave egg for much over one minute or it explodes loudly.) I do not want to leave out, either, the hard-boiled egg. Put one in your pants pocket or purse. What is better, or more convenient, for your lunch-on-the-run than a hard-boiled egg? (Further caution: make sure that the egg is, in fact, hard-boiled: I made the mistake once, and there is little worse, never mind embarrassing, than to have an uncooked egg break in your trouser pocket.) Enough! I will not go into the soft-boiled egg, since it would require such a lengthy exegesis, demanding skills that may even be beyond this enlightened readership. Having demonstrated, however, how at age eighty I am becoming a great, at the very least, egg chef, let me close by thanking Dr. Kramer for sending me the article about Mr. Cohen and his determination to take up smoking, and thus embrace the immediate moment. I write this only to say that there are, after all, other options. One can start exercising. One can start eating chocolate-chip cookies. One can become a great chef. One can learn Latin. You might even take up golf, like everyone else, and hope to shoot your age. The present is here; the future is there. I think that at any age both deserve their due respect and consideration. And now, who knows, having mastered the egg I may take up extreme cheese-eating at ninety. There is nothing like all the thrills that age can bring. Maybe Joel himself will take up something when he gets to be eighty. I can see him lounging beneath some lamp post, his collar turned up, his hat pulled down low over his eyes. The beautiful blonde slides out of the shadows. Her code name is “Betty.” They know that each other knows. “Got a light, baby,” he says, drawing from his breast pocket an elegant silver cigarette case, tapping out on it a few loose tobacco grains. They light up, leaning closely toward one another, blowing the smoke of that first inhalation into each other’s’ faces. We all know: It’s got to be love. Perhaps, come to think of it, one could take up “love” at any age. Take up cheese too…recipe for eggs.
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Be Cybersecure: Protect Patient Records, Avoid Fines, and Safeguard Your Reputation By David McHale, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, The Doctors Company
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Cybercrime costs the U.S. economy billions of dollars each year and causes organizations to devote substantial time and resources to keeping their information secure. This is even more important for healthcare organizations, the most frequently attacked form of business.1 Cybercriminals target healthcare for two main reasons: healthcare organizations fail to upgrade their cybersecurity as quickly as other businesses, and criminals find personal patient information particularly valuable to exploit. The repercussions of security breaches can be daunting. A business that suffers a breach of more than 500 records of unencrypted personal health information (PHI) must report the breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR). This is the federal body with the power to enforce the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and issue fines. To date, the OCR has levied over $25 million in fines, with the largest single fine totaling $4.8 million.2 A healthcare organization’s brand and reputation are also at stake. The OCR maintains a searchable database (informally known as a “wall of shame”) that publicly lists all entities that were fined for breaches that meet the 500-record requirement.3 To help safeguard your systems, know the most common ways a breach occurs. The theft of unencrypted electronic devices or physical records is the most common method, accounting for 29 percent of breaches across all industries in the United States.2 Also common are hacking (23 percent) and public distribution of personal records (20 percent). A breach in the latter category led to the largest OCR fine to date when two affiliated hospitals accidently made patient records public on the Internet.2 If you think you may not be fully compliant with HIPAA privacy and security rules, consider taking the following steps: ·
Identify all areas of potential vulnerability. Develop secure office processes, such as: o
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Sign-in sheets that ask for only minimal information. Procedures for the handling and destruction of paper records.
Policies detailing which devices are allowed to contain PHI and under what circumstances those devices may leave the office.
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Encrypt all devices that contain PHI (laptops, desktops, thumb drives, and centralized storage devices). Make sure that thumb drives are encrypted and that the encryption code is not inscribed on or included with the thumb drive. Encryption is the best way to prevent a breach.
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Train your staff on how to protect PHI. This includes not only making sure policies and procedures are HIPAA-compliant, but also instructing staff not to openly discuss patient PHI.
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Audit and test your physical and electronic security policies and procedures regularly, including what steps to take in case of a breach. The OCR audits entities that have had a breach, as well as those that have not. The OCR will check if you have procedures in place in case of a breach. Taking the proper steps in the event of a breach may help you avoid a fine.
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Insure. Make sure that your practice has insurance to assist with certain costs in case of a breach.
References Visser S, Osinoff G, Hardin B, et al. Information security & data breach report— March 2014 update. Navigant. March 31, 2014. http://www.navigant.com/~/ media/WWW/Site/Insights/Disputes%20Investigations/Data%20Breach%20Annual%202013_Final%20Version_March%202014%20issue%202.ashx. Accessed June 17, 2014.
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McCann E. Hospitals fined $4.8M for HIPAA violation. Government Health IT. May 9, 2014. http://www.govhealthit.com/news/hospitals-fined-48m-hipaa-violation. Accessed June 24, 2014.
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Breaches affecting 500 or more individuals. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/administrative/breachnotificationrule/breachtool.html. Accessed June 23, 2014.
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David McHale is The Doctors Company’s Chief Legal Officer. He holds a law degree from the University Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law and an MBA from the University of Illinois. He is a Certified HIPAA Compliance Officer (AIHC) and a regular presenter before insurance trade organizations and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). The guidelines suggested here are not rules, do not constitute legal advice, and do not ensure a successful outcome. The ultimate decision regarding the appropriateness of any treatment must be made by each health care provider in light of all circumstances prevailing in the individual situation and in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the care is rendered. Contributed by The Doctors Company. For more patient safety articles and practice tips, visit www.thedoctors.com/patientsafety.
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WE CARE NETWORK STAFF
Getting to Know the Capital Medical Society Foundation We Care Network Staff
Monica Demott, R.N. Q: How long have you been with the We Care Network and in what position? A: I have been the Jean McCully We Care Network R.N. Program Coordinator since July 23, 2014. Q: Why did you want to become the We Care Program Coordinator? A: I chose to work at We Care, because I have always had insurance and my first nursing experience in family practice was at Capital Health
Plan, where all of our patients had insurance. If I needed health care, I went to my doctor. If I needed a specialist appointment, my doctor referred me. At CHP, patients were seen and referred to specialists with no problem. When I married and moved to Monticello, I was fortunate to find an RN position at the Jefferson County Health Department. Patients came in to see the providers, just as they had at Capital Health Plan. They had health problems that needed referrals to specialists, just like the patients at CHP. It was when I processed my first referral that I realized…This is nothing like CHP. I called provider after provider. Their first question was always, “What insurance does the patient have”? “None,” was most often my reply. When I relayed the out of pocket price for a specialist visit to the patient, the typical response would be, “Don’t worry about it, there’s no way I can afford it”. I had no idea how to help,
until the nurse practitioner I worked with said, “Refer them to We Care.” For 9 years, I referred patient after patient, for every specialty imaginable. We Care was the only resource I had, most of the time. When the position of We Care Program Coordinator became available, it seemed too good to be true, that I might play such a large role in a program so valuable to patients in, not only Jefferson County, but Leon, Gadsden and Wakulla, who have nowhere else to go. Q: What do you like most about being part of the We Care Network team? A: I love being at We Care because of the amazing team of Case Managers and other staff, who truly understand the blessing of being able to provide the services we do. Q: When I’m not at work, I love to…? A: When I’m not at We Care, I enjoy going to the beach, and spending time with my family.
“I just wanted to say thank you so much for your help. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer July 22nd, and the We Care Network helped me with tests and treatment. Mere words can't describe how thankful I am. Now my Medicaid has kicked in, so that will help me from now on. We Care Network saved my life, what a great organization!” Sincerely, Melanie Huffstickler 12
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WE CARE NETWORK STAFF
Roshanda Dorsey, BSW Q: How long have you been with the We Care Network and in what position? A: I have been a Case Manager with the We Care Network for 4 years and was recently promoted to Senior Case Manager. Q: Why did you choose the field of social work? A: I chose social work because I’ve always had a passion and a desire for helping others and it is a perfect fit for me. It is such a rewarding field of work. I go home every day knowing that I’ve assisted in helping to improve the quality of life for someone else. Q: What do you like most about being part of the We Care Network team? A: What I love most about being a part of the We Care Network team is that we are like a small family and we work well together. Q: When I’m not at work, I love to…? A: Spend time with my family.
Devon Marrett, MS
Robin Satchell, BS
Q: How long have you been with the We Care Network and in what position? A: I have been a Case Manager with the We Care Network for 3 months. Q: Why did you choose the field of social work? A: I chose the field of social work because I have a passion for helping people and the community. Working in a field that provides the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others is a rewarding experience. Q: What do you like most about being part of the We Care Network team? A: The values upheld by the We Care Network team, such as camaraderie and compassionate case management, are what I like most about being a member of the team. Q: When I’m not at work, I love to…? A: When I’m not at work, I love to read, spend time with family, and exercise. I also was a FAMU Rattlers Drum Major and still follow the band.
Q: How long have you been with the We Care Network and in what position? A: I have been a Case Manager with the We Care Network since September 16, 2014. Q: Why did you choose the field of social work? A: I feel that it is important to be in a profession that allows me to help people in need. Q: What do you like most about being part of the We Care Network team? A: We all have a common goal, to work together to connect people in need of specialty medical care to medical professionals who so generously donate their services. Q: When I’m not at work, I love to…? A: Spend time with my son Adam, garden, bake & volunteer.
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JEAN MCCULLY FAMILY HOUSE
(L-r): Bob McCully, Shannon McCully, Mari McCully, Bill McCully, Terri Stallworth McCully, Dr. Al McCully, Erin Leigh McCully Alford, Nigel Allen, and Jae Elrod.
The Jean McCully Family House Dedicated at Big Bend Hospice There is a quote that says, “Nothing says more about a society than the manner in which it treats its dead,” shared Dr. Al McCully at the dedication ceremony for the Jean McCully Family House on October 16, 2014. “I would add to that, how it cares for its dying,” said Dr. McCully. The Big Bend Hospice House, where his wife died on July 25, 2014 would receive the highest grade possible, according to Dr. McCully.
The 5,200 square foot Jean McCully Family House took six years to bring to fruition and was made possible through $2.8 million in gifts and other donations. The Family House was created to provide a warm environment and added comfort for grieving families and patients facing end of life. Many of those families travel great distances for extended periods and need a place to rest and grieve. The venue provides a calming area for families to rest, gather, meditate in the garden, prepare simple meals together, seek counseling, and make plans.
Dr. and Mrs. Al McCully have been longtime advocates and volunteers for Big Bend Hospice. The Family House named in honor of Jean McCully, is a lasting tribute to the vision and dedication she had for hospice services at Big Bend Hospice. Jean McCully would say, “It’s the house that love built.” CMS
Capital Medical Society Foundation is listed as a donor on a plaque displayed in the Jean McCully Family House.
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JEAN MCCULLY FAMILY HOUSE
Dr. Nancy Chorba, Medical Director, stands outside of the Medical Director’s Office funded by Charlotte Maguire, M.D.
The beautiful garden just steps away from the Jean McCully Family House.
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Capital Medical Society Foundation
2013-2014
Annual Report
The mission of Capital Medical Society Foundation is 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.
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CMS FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14
Exceeding Expectations: A Year in Review Board of Directors John Mahoney, M.D., President Al McCully, M.D., Vice-President Barbara Williams, M.D., Secretary Kenneth R. Wasson, M.D., Treasurer J. Brian Sheedy, M.D., Immediate Past-President Avon Doll, M.D. Larry Harper, M.D. Tracey Hellgren, M.D. David Jones, M.D. Nelson Kraeft, M.D., Emeritus Fred Lindsey, M.D., Emeritus Nancy Loeffler, M.D., CMS President Alfredo Paredes, M.D., CMS President-elect Katrina Rolle, Esq. Hugh VanLandingham, M.D. Jay Walton, D.D.S. Charles Williams, M.D. Sue Conte, Executive Director
We Care Network Advisory Committee Avon Doll, M.D., Chair Patrice Bidwell, M.D. Patrick Brown, M.D. Walt Colón, D.M.D. Monica Demott, R.N. Allison Herring, MSW Sarah Hinson, ARNP Lisa Jernigan, M.D. Oretha W. Jones, MSN, ARNP, HCRM Tom Jones, PA Lisa Leibow, MSW, RN Mary Martin, LCSW Temple Robinson, M.D. Wayne Sampson, M.D. Ed Zapert, D.M.D. Sue Conte, Executive Director Rose Marie Worley, Program Coordinator
The fabric of Capital Medical Society Foundation is intertwined with specialty medical physicians, dentists, other donating providers, medical students, patients, grantors, FSU College of Medicine, corporate sponsors, individual donors, civic organizations, sororities, auction bidders, authors, Board members, Capital Medical Society Alliance members, and volunteers. The staff which included Sue Conte, Executive Director; Rose Marie Worley, We Care Program Coordinator; Shannon Boyle, Communications and Marketing Coordinator; and case managers, Nikki Banos, MSW; Roshanda Dorsey, BSW; Susan Swick, MSW; and case management aide, Chakita Campbell continued to fulfill the mission. The end of the fiscal year brought with it the retirement of Sue Conte as Executive Director and the ushering in of the new Executive Director, Pam Wilson. The mission and programs of CMS Foundation continued to thrive. Because of these amazing donating specialty physicians, dentists, primary care physicians, healthcare partners, friends, grantors, donors, volunteers, and staff who
We Care Network is the premier charitable endeavor of Capital Medical Society Foundation. It is not just any other social service agency. We Care Network is an integral part of the healthcare system in Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla Counties. We are the only access to specialty medical care for the population we serve - the low-income adults who fall through the cracks and have no other options for needed care. It is a past recipient of the Blue Foundation Sapphire Award. In 2013-2014:
have collectively and individually embraced or shared in our mission: · •
The health care needs of many the community’s low-income, uninsured patients have been met with compassionate care and respect, and hope has been restored;
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Medical students with a desire to return to north Florida to practice medicine after completion of their residencies were able to breathe a little easier over their debt load;
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Community non-profits with healthcare initiatives were able to expand services to patients, caregivers, and those in grief.
Because you are a friend and partner of Capital Medical Society Foundation and understand the significance of its mission and how it impacts the healthcare needs of the community, it is important to share with you the story you have helped write for 2013-14.
· • 2,079 patient visits were made to volunteer physicians.
· • 243 We Care Network physicians, 12 physician assistants, and 59 ARNPs have sovereign immunity (SI) protection afforded through the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program (VHCPP) with the Florida Department of Health.
· • $5,799,543 in donated specialty medical care was provided by
315 specialty physicians and 5 podiatrists, imaging centers, labs, Capital Regional Medical Center, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, surgery centers, and durable equipment companies.
•· 1,568 new patients were referred to the We Care Network.
Copyright: Matt Burke/Rowland Publishing
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CMS FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14
Copyright: Matt Burke/Rowland Publishing
We Care Dental Advisory Committee Walt Colón, D.M.D., Chair Darrh Bryant, D.M.D. Susan Byrne, D.M.D. Avon Doll, M.D. Lynn McLarty, D.D.S. Jim McSoley, D.M.D. Lawrence Pijut, D.M.D. Stan Sheppard, D.M.D. Frank Swerdzewski, D.D.S. James Sykes, D.M.D. Tamara-Kay Tibby, D.M.D. Jay Walton, D.D.S. Lawrence Weaver, D.D.S. Ed Zapert, D.M.D.
The Patient Assistance Fund provided resources to purchase medications, assist with patient transportation costs, and to purchase medical and dental supplies when they could not be obtained any other way.
Scholarship Committee Frank Walker, M.D., Chair Jonathan Appelbaum, M.D. Mark Applegate, M.D. Mark Cannella, M.D. Larry L. Harper, M.D. Myra Hurt, Ph.D. David Jones, M.D. David Miles, M.D. David T. Stewart, M.D. Lorna Stewart, M.D. George R. Whiddon, M.D.
We Care Dental Network was started in 2003 and is a past Blue Foundation Sapphire Award Honoree. In 2013-14: · • $129,838 in donated dental care was provided by more than 45 volunteer dentists.
· • 430 new referrals were made to We Care Dental Network.
· • 226 patient visits were made to volunteer dentists
· • 6 Dental Clinic Days were
conducted at the Leon County Health Dept. with an average of 21 patients seen. The Leon
Grants from the Florida Dental Health Foundation, Rotary Club of Tallahassee, and other private donations totaling $20,808 have helped provide some of the funds necessary to meet these needs. In 2013-14:
County Health Department also provides each new patient in our program with a digital panoramic x-ray. This has become an essential component of the program by increasing available information about the needs of each patient, making appointments easier to schedule with volunteering dentists.
· • 48 We Care Dental Network dentists and 2 dental hygienists have sovereign immunity (SI) protection afforded through the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program (VHCPP) with the Florida Department of Health.
· • $21,329 was spent providing
medications, dentures, and transportation to We Care Network and We Care Dental Network patients.
Florida State University College of Medicine Scholarships totaling $32,500 were awarded to seven medical students. The main criteria in scholarship consideration were financial need, geographic background within North Florida, other factors suggesting an interest in the mission of Capital Medical Society, and the medical students’ interest in returning to practice medicine in North Florida upon completion of their residencies. 2013 scholarship recipients were:
Kyle Andrews (Tallahassee) Daniel Bernabe, Jr. (Bonifay) Travis Larson (Milton) Taleia Spence (Quincy) Robyn Rachesky Torof (Panama City) Mary Jane Tucker (Wakulla) Israel Wootton (Tallahassee)
· • $3,450 to Elder Care Services,
Inc. to provide services for 20 atrisk seniors and their caregivers to help them remain at home and as independent as possible.
$1,000 Access to Care Award was presented to Florida State University College of Medicine student Naomi Salz Flock, M.D. The Access to Care Award is presented to a 4th year medical student with a “strong interest in providing access to health care for underserved populations,” and is given in honor of past We Care Network Program Coordinator Robin McDougall.
Grants totaling $8,450 were awarded to local community charities. In 2013-14:
· • $5,000 to Big Bend Hospice
Foundation for the Bereavement Services Department to provide five six-week group grief counseling group sessions;
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CMS FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14
More Simpler Times by Charles Williams, M.D. We are grateful to Dr. Charles Williams that he continues to donate proceeds from the sale of his book to CMS Foundation for the We Care Network. The book is a collection of stories about growing up in South Georgia in the 1940’s and 50’s. more simpler times Tales
of a
souThern Boy
To date, book sales and donations total $12,808 since 1997. $570 was received in book sales in 2013-14.
Funding the mission of Capital Medical Society Foundation would not be possible without the collaborative support of our grantors, donors, foundations, corporate and private donors, Capital Medical Society Alliance, local businesses and individuals who donated items and corporate sponsorships to the 2013 Holiday Auction. We appreciate grants received in 2013-14 from:
Blue Foundation Capital Health Plan Community Human Services Partnership (City of Tallahassee) Florida Dental Health Foundation Gadsden County Commission/Gadsden Community Health Council Jefferson County Health Department Leon County Commission Leon County Health Department Tallahassee Rotary Club The Charles A. Frueauff Foundation The Perkins Charitable Foundation United Way of the Big Bend Wakulla County Commission Wakulla County Health Department
Charles D. “PeDro” Williams, mD
Holiday Auction Steering Committee
CMS Alliance Auction Committee
Scott Sellinger, M.D., Chair Shannon Boyle Jana Bures-Forsthoefel, M.D. Rosalie Carlin Sue Conte Dickie Dussia, M.D. Tracey Hellgren, M.D. David Jones, M.D. John Mahoney, M.D. David Miles, M.D. Frank Walker, M.D. Tony Weaver, M.D. Barbara Williams, M.D.
Shannon Boyle Andrea Chapman Sue Conte Valerie Draper Carol Fisher Kelly Hutchinson Cecilia Loeb Jean McCully Tracy Morales Nan Nagy Debra Placilla Mara Rumana Kathleen Smith Missy Whiddon Carol Winchester
Executive Director’s Message Although I have not been here for an entire year, I am already very much at home at Capital Medical Society Foundation.
Our staff amazes me in their capacity to be “present” for each patient, physician provider, and donor. Their incredible support during the transition has been humbling. I am very conscious of the legacy left for me to continue. I have been touched by the outpouring of support from the medical community, Capital Medical Society Alliance, our grantors, and our donors as I take on my new role. Building for the future continues due to the generosity of donors and foundations. Board-designated funds and endowments grew in 2013-14 from $536,662 to $620,755.
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The CMSF Holiday Auction is the signature fundraising event of the Capital Medical Society physician community to fund the programs and initiatives of Capital Medical Society Foundation. The 2013 Holiday Auction saw a change in venue to the Florida State University Center Club and the addition of the BidPal program. · •
The event had a net profit of
$57,997.
· • 119 local business and
individuals donated items.
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There were 40 total corporate sponsorships of which 20 were physician groups.
It is my experience that health care providers in Tallahassee who provide medical services to low-income, uninsured patients, have a history of working together collaboratively. This speaks highly of our community. I look forward to getting to know you better in the years ahead. With gratitude,
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CMS FOUNDATION
DONATE TO THE CMS FOUNDATION
We Thank Our Donors We thank the following people/organizations who made a donation to the CMS Foundation last month: Reasons to Give: Funds raised by generous donors benefit the We
Care Network. The We Care Network is a past
We Care Network Anonymous – for the We Care Dental Network Charles Williams, M.D. – for More Simpler Times
Blue Foundation Sapphire Award winner and its impact on the community is featured in the Sept/
The mission of the Capital Medical Society Foundation is
Oct 2014 issue of the Tallahassee Magazine. The We Care Network provides over $5 million in
to support the charitable efforts of physicians and others,
donated specialty medical and dental care to
increase access to healthcare, promote education and
the community’s low-income uninsured annually.
serve the community’s health needs through innovative
In addition, donations support medical school
projects that are exemplary, affordable and dignified.
scholarships for first and second year students at FSU College of Medicine committed to returning to NW Florida after completion of their residencies. In 2014, $40,000 in scholarships were awarded to
How to Buy Dr. Williams’
nine FSU College of Medicine students.
More Simpler Times
Gifts to Honor and in Memoriam: You can make a donation to the CMS Foundation in memory of someone who has passed away or
By Shannon Boyle
in honor of someone, such as a fellow physician you hold in high esteem or has taken care of you
We are very grateful to Dr. Charles Williams that he has decided to donate to the We Care Network, proceeds from the sales of his new book and sequel,
or your family. CMS will send an acknowledgement letter to those you memorialize and honor.
How to Give: Capital Medical Society Foundation has created
More Simpler Times.
three board-designated funds in order to establish financial stability to meet our mission. You can donate at any time to one of CMS Foundation’s funds. 1) The CMSF Endowment 2) The We Care Network Endowment 3) The Scholarship Fund Checks should be made payable to the CMS Foundation and indicate on the memo line of your check to which fund you would like to donate. Bring your check to the CMS Office or mail it: Capital Medical Society ~ 1204 Miccosukee Road ~ Tallahassee, FL 32308.
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The cost is $20 per book. You can buy copies of the book at: • The CMS office – 1204 Miccosukee Road • The Gift Shop at Capital Regional Medical Center • The Gift Shop at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital • Tallahassee Nurseries – 2911 Thomasville Road • My Favorite Things – 1410 Market Street, B2 • Feathered Pony Boutique – 2522 Capital Circle NE, #3 CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE OUT TO: CMS FOUNDATION. THIS MEANS YOU ARE MAKING A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO YOUR CMS FOUNDATION.
CMS FOUNDATION: WE CARE NETWORK
Thank you! To our CMS members and We Care partners who saw new patients for the We Care Network in September 2014. Your generosity and support of the We Care Network makes a difference. Physicians
Jim McSoley, D.M.D.
Marie Becker, M.D.
Lawrence Pijut, D.M.D.
Joseph Camps, M.D.
Frank Swerdzewski, D.D.S.
Ray Dolly, M.D.
James Sykes, D.M.D.
Spencer Gilleon, M.D.
Jay Walton, D.D.S.
David Huang, M.D.
Lawrence Weaver, D.D.S.
Simha Jagadeesh, M.D.
Ed Zapert, D.M.D.
Tallahassee Outpatient Surgery Center TMH Family Medicine Residency Program
The We Care Network
Amulya Konda, M.D.
Facilities
James Renehan, M.D.
Affordable Dentures
Adrian Roberts, M.D.
Anesthesiology Associates
Jeannine Silberman, M.D.
Beachton Denture Clinic
Joseph Soto, M.D.
Capital Regional Medical
Jessica Yoon, M.D.
Women’s Imaging Center
Amit Jain, M.D.
John Thabes, M.D.
strongly encourages our volunteer physicians
Center Dermatology Associates Desloge Home Oxygen
and dentists to send their value of donated services to us. The value of donated services is
Dentists
Leon County Dental Clinic
Eric Amundson, D.D.S.
Pathology Associates
Jean-Pierre Bastien, D.M.D.
Radiology Associates
Ransey Boyd, D.M.D.
Seven Hills Surgery Center
Steven Bryan, D.M.D.
Southeastern Surgery Center
Susan Byrne, D.M.D.
Tallahassee Diagnostic Imaging
Walter Colón, D.M.D.
Tallahassee Endoscopy Center
Ben Grooters, D.D.S.
Tallahassee Health Imaging
Michael Hartley, D.M.D.
Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
William McFatter, D.D.S.
Tallahassee Orthopedic and
mail to 1204 Miccosukee
E. Lynn McLarty, D.D.S.
Sports Physical Therapy
Road, Tallahassee, FL,
important for us to share with our funders and the community. You can send your value of donated services via fax to Monica Demott, R.N. at (850) 201-0085 or
32308. Thank you!
We thank our referring providers from September 2014: Eboni Allen, ARNP Anne Ananga, ARNP Dhananjay Bendre, M.D. Shelby Blank, M.D. Faith Blocker, ARNP Jonna Bradley, ARNP Sherry Bramblett, ARNP Daniel Breivogel, ARNP Kendall Campbell, M.D. Natosha Canty, M.D. Lysmar Dinguis, M.D. Cynthia Evans, ARNP Tanya Evers, M.D. Elizabeth Fajer, M.D. Alberto Fernandez, M.D. Michael Forsthoefel, M.D. Spencer Gilleon, M.D. Judy Griffin, ARNP Paul Hartsfield, M.D. Hantz Hercule, M.D. Ernest Hoffman, M.D. Susan Horton, ARNP Iman Imanirad, M.D. Amit Jain, M.D. Anneka Johnson, ARNP Howard Kessler, M.D. Elaine Larkins, ARNP Esaias Lee, M.D. Ronald Machado, M.D. Anthony McGuire, D.M.D. Damon McMillan, M.D. Rose Origa, ARNP Thomas Park, M.D. Stephen Quintero, M.D. Adrian Roberts, M.D. Temple Robinson, M.D. Jose Rodriguez, M.D. Mark Saunders, M.D. Jeannine Silberman, M.D. David Smith, M.D. Robert Snyder, M.D. Alanna Steaple, ARNP Tallahassee VA Clinic Marianne Towler, ARNP Quandra Whaley, ARNP
Please contact Monica Demott, R.N. at mdemott@capmed.org or 201-0130 if you are a We Care volunteer and you provided volunteer specialty care in the month of September 2014 and your name is omitted.
During the month of SEPTEMBER, the We Care Network: Received 104 referrals, with 47 patients new to the program
Scheduled 30 appointments with volunteer physicians and dentists
$82,390 in donated care was reported by We Care volunteers
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