Cap Scan - November 2022

The We Care Network was honored to receive a Proclamation from Commissioner Brenda Holt and the Board of County Commissioners of Gadsden County on August 16, 2022. Pictured l-r: Commissioner Brenda Holt, Pam Irwin, and Kristie Jemmott.

The We Care Network was honored to receive a Proclamation from Commissioner Kristin Dozier and the Board of County Commissioners of Leon County on September 13, 2022. Pictured l-r: Diana Bixler, Kristie Jemmott, Malika Nixon-Williams, Carrie Harvey, Shonda Davis, Anabel Sanchez-Senofonte, and Commissioner Kristin Dozier.

The We Care Network was honored to receive a Proclamation from Commissioner Betsy Barfield and the Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County on August 18, 2022. Pictured l-r: Commissioner Stephen Walker, Commissioner JT Surles, Commissioner Gene Hall, Pam Irwin, Roshanda Dorsey, Commissioner Betsy Barfield, and Commissioner Chris Tuten.

The We Care Network was honored to receive a Proclamation from Commissioner Quincee Messersmith and the Board of County Commissioners of Wakulla County on August 1, 2022. Pictured l-r: Commissioner Chuck Hess, Commissioner Ralph Thomas, Malika Nixon-Williams, Commissioner Quincee Messersmith, Diana Bixler, Commissioner Mike Kemp, and Commissioner Randy Merritt.

December

Year

COVID-19

Presenters: Carlos Campo, M.D., Bayard Miller, M.D., and Thomas Noel, M.D. 6:00 pm

Learning at Westminster Oaks

2022

CMS Foundation Holiday Auction 6:00 pm

The Dunlap Champions Club at FSU

THE CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION’S WE CARE NETWORK HONORED BY COUNTY COMMISSIONS FOR ITS 30 YEARS' OF SERVICE TO RESIDENTS OF GADSDEN, JEFFERSON, LEON, AND WAKULLA COUNTIES

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Amulya

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

{NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS}

EDITOR

Danny Estupiñán, M.D. - 1st Stephanie Wolanin, M.D. - 1st Viet Bui, M.D. - 2nd Alexis Jibril, M.D. - 2nd Thomas I. Lawhorn, M.D. - 2nd Francis C. Skilling, Jr., M.D. - 2nd Ernesto Umana, M.D. - 2nd William T. Kepper, M.D. - 3rd David Tedrick, M.D. - 4th Sharron Foster, M.D. - 6th Joseph Gray, M.D. - 6th Muhanad Hasan, M.D. - 6th Ovidiu Marina, M.D. - 6th Christina Donath, M.D. - 7th Gina Hope, M.D. - 7th Yvette Mignon, M.D. - 7th Brian Day, M.D. - 8th Harris Green, M.D. - 8th Carey Linker, M.D. - 8th Peter E. Loeb, M.D. - 8th Cyneetha Strong, M.D. - 10th Timothy Sweeney, M.D. - 10th David Draper, M.D. - 11th Paul Arons, M.D. - 12th Laura Howard, M.D. - 14th

Ronald Mageau, M.D. - 14th Jeffery Snyder, M.D. - 14th Prasanti Tatini, M.D. - 14th Moritz Dehler, M.D. - 15th Robert M. Snider, M.D. - 15th Less Shrestha, M.D. - 16th Alexander Vanderby, M.D. - 16th Alexander J. Brickler, III, M.D. - 17th H. Avon Doll, M.D. - 17th Andy Kozel, M.D. - 18th Carl Vegas, M.D. - 18th Brian Kacheris, M.D. - 19th Jean-Paul Tran, M.D. - 20th Shaun Tiwari, M.D. - 21st Al E. Deeb, M.D. - 22nd D.J. Underwood, M.D. - 22nd John Meade, M.D. - 23rd Christopher Pope, M.D. - 24th Kristi Reese, M.D. - 26th Michael J. Mangan, M.D. - 27th Fang Ko, M.D. - 29th Valerie A. Lazzell, M.D. - 29th Brook Hill, M.D. - 30th

PROFESSIONAL NOTES

In September 2022, the Tallahassee Democrat published the results of the 2022 Readers’ Choice – the Official Community Choice Awards. The health-related winners and finalists were:

WINNERS

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon: Ben Kirbo, M.D., Southeastern Plastic Surgery, P.A. Dermatology Clinic: Dermatology Associates of Tallahassee

Family Practice: Tallahassee Primary Care Associates

Hearing Aid/Hearing Specialist Center: Audiology Associates of Tallahassee/Tallahassee Ear, Nose & Throat Hospital Emergency Room: Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

Hospital/Medical Center: Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

OB/GYN: Christopher Sundstrom, M.D., North Florida Women’s Care

Ophthalmologist: Jerry Ford, M.D., Eye Associates of Tallahassee

Pediatric Clinic: North Florida Pediatrics

Physical Therapy Clinic: Tallahassee Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy

Women’s Health Services: North Florida Women’s Care

FINALISTS

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon: Alfredo Paredes, M.D., Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon: Laurence Rosenberg, M.D., Southeastern Plastic Surgery, P.A.

Dermatology Clinic: Kennedy Dermatology

Dermatology Clinic: Southeastern Dermatology

Family Practice: TMH Physician Partners Primary Care

Hospital Emergency Room: HCA Florida Capital Hospital

Hospital/Medical Center: HCA Florida Capital Hospital

OB/GYN: Amy Haddock, M.D., North Florida Women’s Care

OB/GYN: Kenneth McAlpine, M.D., North Florida Women’s Care

Ophthalmologist: Tony Weaver, M.D., Eye Associates of Tallahassee

Ophthalmologist: Viet Bui, M.D., Eye Associates of Tallahassee

Pediatric Clinic: Professional Park Pediatrics

Pediatric Clinic: Tallahassee Memorial Pediatrics

Physical Therapy Clinic: Capital Health Plan

Physical Therapy Clinic: Center for Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Women’s Health Services: Elite Women’s Health

Women’s Health Services: Tallahassee Memorial Women’s Health

Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists!

sboyle@capmed.org.

CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY VIRTUAL LUNCHTIME LEARNING SEMINARS

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE REMAINING FALL 2022 LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINAR:

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Be The Leader Nobody Wants to Leave

Presenter: Kris Baird, The Baird Group

Registration Required

Time: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM No Cost for these virtual seminars.

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

THANK YOU TO OUR SEPTEMBER 21ST LUNCHTIME LEARNING PRESENTERS

Joe Paulus

Melissa Propp

On September 21st, Joe Paulus, VP - Provider Solutions, and Melissa Propp, VP - Operations, with Sharecare, Inc., gave an excellent program on Medical Record-Keeping: A Review of the Outsourcing Dos and Don'ts, Subpoena Record Request Responses, Disabilities, and FMLA Forms.

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INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW

HOW TO RETIRE A DEA LICENSE?

Step 1: Send an email to:

Subject line: DEA REGISTRATION RETIREMENT

BODY: Please retire the following DEA Registration #

as I am no longer in need of a registration effective immediately.

(Include your name, address, contact phone number and the reason for the immediate retirement - ie: no longer practicing, no longer prescribing controlled substances, etc.)

The DEA will contact you following receipt of your email. They are unspecific regarding how long the process takes after the request.

Step 2:

After your DEA Registration Retirement has been confirmed, let the Florida Board of Medicine know you have retired your DEA license so they remove the re-licensure requirement for you to take the Controlled Substance Course. If they see you still have a DEA license, they will require you take that course. Therefore, you MUST contact the Florida Board of Medicine at: Customer Contact Center

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET (850) 488-0595

Find your road to retirement.

INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW

STATUS AND DOCUMENTATION ARE REQUIRED FOR EXEMPTION FROM PAYING THE NICA ASSESSMENT?

Florida licensed physicians currently exempt from paying the assessment include:

1. Resident physicians, assistant resident physicians, and interns in postgraduate training programs approved by the Board of Medicine (documentation of the dates of your program signed by the chair of your department must be provided to NICA);

2. Retired physicians who maintain an active license but who have withdrawn from employment in any medically related field, as evidenced by an affidavit (https://www.nica.com/wp-content/ uploads/2021/04/Retired_affidavit.pdf) filed with NICA (a copy of this affidavit must be provided to the Florida Department of Health);

3. Physicians who hold a limited license, as defined by Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, but do not receive any compensation for medical services (an affidavit must be provided to NICA stating that no compensation is received for medical services);

4. Physicians employed full-time by the Veterans Administration whose practices are confined to Veterans Administration hospitals (a letter from your employer stating that you are a full-

time employee, as well as an affidavit from you stating you are not engaged in the private practice of medicine, must be provided to NICA);

5. Any licensed physician on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States (a letter from your commanding officer stating that you are on active duty in the Armed Forces, as well as an affidavit from you stating that you are not engaged in the private practice of medicine, must be provided to NICA);

6. Physicians who are full-time State of Florida employees and whose practice is confined to state-owned correctional facilities, mental health or developmental services facilities, or the Florida Department of Health or County Health Department (a letter from the state government documenting your employment status, as well as an affidavit from you stating that you are not engaged in outside employment, must be provided to NICA).

Proof of qualification for a claimed exemption must be furnished to NICA at P.O. Box 14567, Tallahassee, Florida 32317-4567. It is each physician’s obligation to notify NICA of a subsequent change in status with regard to a claimed exemption.

For more information, visit https://www.nica.com/medicalproviders/exemptions/#documents-required

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We hope to have you volunteer at the 2023 Florida Mission of Mercy in West Palm Beach, February 24 - 25th.

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THE LITTLE SHOE BOX

By Charles D. Williams, M.D., FACR, FAAP (“Pedro”)

When Pedro was a little boy, he kept a shoe box under his bed filled with special stuff which included Daddy’s old pocketknife, a slingshot, a popsicle stick, a fishing lure, an Indian arrowhead, a whole dollar bill, and a lot of other important thangs. These important thangs were given to him by important people which included Grandma, Millard, Dillard and Willard (Grandma’s 3 boys).

When Pedro pulled out the dollar bill that Grandma gave him, he remembered Grandma’s voice. Grandma said that on the dollar bill was a picture of George Washington who was our first President. She said that he needed a hair cut, but he was clean and was a good man. She told Pedro that any kid could grow up to be President, and 1993 proved her right. She pointed out that when someone in Congress stood up to speak, nuthin was said, nobody listened, and then they all disagreed. She then said that they acted like they were leadin' a parade when they were being chased out of town. Grandma loved Pedro, and she told Pedro that the main thang was to keep the main thang the main thang. What she meant was to know what you wanted and stay focused. When Pedro held that dollar bill, he remembered Grandma’s face, the special smile, the twinkle in her eyes, the graying in her hair, and how she made him feel important. She had said that her seein’ was going bad and her hearin’ was also bad but she felt like we should always look on the bright side of thangs and that she was thankful that she didn’t smell bad.

Sometimes Pedro would reach in that shoe box and brang out Daddy’s pocketknife-the knife that sharpened Pedro’s pencils so he could do his numbers in school. This was the same pocketknife which carved the slingshot which Pedro used to shoot china berries at girls littler than him. As Dad carved that slingshot by the fireplace, Pedro talked to him about a boy in school who had his own dictuwary. Dad said that it seemed to him that

boy didn’t know nuthin except book learnin’ and there ought to be a law against people who would let a boy grow up ignorant like that. I think what he meant was that wisdom is not wisdom when it comes from books alone.

Time don’t permit tellin’ about the popsicle stick saved on a special trip with Willard into Moultrie, about the fishing lure fixed by Dillard, the special marble (a prize steel shooter) won in a marble shoot out, the Indian arrowhead found on a Sunday school field trip in the backwoods outside Moultrie. Speaking of Moultrie, it was larger than New York but there wudn’t nearly so many people and there wudn’t all those tall buildings.

Yes, when these objects were brought out of the box and touched, memories could be recalled and those gifts and memories became more valuable with time. When Pedro would think about these objects, memories could be evoked that were a special treasure more valuable than goods. Pedro would think about Grandma, Dillard and Willard and the joy they gave, how they laughed, the advice they shared, and the hard times they overcame, even though they are no longer with us.

We all have our own shoe boxes filled with stuff which are only valuable to us. These might include our own Daddy’s pocketknife, our kid’s first report card, a ticket to a movie, a newspaper clipping, a nicnac, and on and on. They elicit memories, which are a special treasure growing in value with each passing year and keeping always a part of our own past and our own special moments with us.

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 $40,000 for the CMS Foundation’s We Care Network.

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 Branch of Service Rank

Jay E. Allard, M.D. Navy Commander Robert Jackson Atwater, M.D. Air Force Major Donald C. Beeckler, M.D. Army Major A.D. Brickler, M.D. Air Force Captain J. Brewster Caldwell, D.O. Army Major Francisco Carpio, M.D. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Michael C. Cavallaro, M.D. Navy Commander Alan M. Chen, M.D. Army Major, Medical Corps Reserve

William Comer Cherry, Jr., M.D. Air Force Captain Austin Daniel Clark Navy E-5 Daniel P. Conrad, M.D. Air Force Major David Ernest Craig, M.D. Army Major Jeffrey Wyatt Crooms, M.D. Navy Commander Ryan D. Curran, M.D. Marine Corps Corporal Steven Ashley Currieo, M.D. Air Force Major Thomas Dean Dalrymple, M.D. Army Major JW Richard Davis, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Charles Deal, M.D. Army Specialist III Larry Deeb, M.D. U.S. Public Health Service Commander/Lt. Commander (Inactive Reserve)

William Crawford Dixon IV, M.D. Army Lieutenant Colonel Wade Douglas, M.D. Army Major Russell W. Eggert, M.D. Air Force Colonel Margarett Conklin Ellison, M.D. Army Lieutenant Colonel Tom Enoch, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Commander Marcus Stewart Fisher, M.D. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel John P. Fogarty, M.D. Army Colonel (Retired), US Army Medical Corps

James D. Geissinger, M.D. Air Force Captain (Worked as a Surgeon)

Tom Haney, M.D. Air Force Flight Surgeon Donald Ray Hansard, M.D. Army Captain James Ocie Harris, M.D. Navy & National Guard Navy Lieutenant Commander

Jerry Harris, M.D. Army Major Randell J. Hartlage, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Commander Floyd Jaggears, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Commander Roland Jones, M.D. Air Force Major Lawrence D. Kaelin, M.D. Army Major

HAPPY

Member Name

Branch of Service Rank

Howard Kessler, M.D. Army Major F. Andrew Kozel, M.D. Air Force Captain Joel Kramer, M.D. Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander, Public Health Service

Thomas Lawhorn, M.D. Air Force Major Nancy Loeffler, M.D. National Guard Captain Charles Gordon Long, M.D. Air Force Major Gordon Low, M.D. Air Force Retired Lt. Colonel Joe Mazziotta, M.D. Air Force Major

Al C. McCully, M.D. Navy Seaman, First Class

Earl McKenzie, M.D. Marine Corps & Navy Lieutenant Commander Meredith McKinney, M.D. Army Major

Spurgeon W. McWilliams, 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 Isaac Moore, M.D. Army Captain William Leigh Morse, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Commander James F. O’Neill, M.D. Air Force Senior Airman

David Jason Oberste, M.D. Air Force Major Thomas Peele, M.D. Army Captain

Michael D. Pentaleri, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Commander Duncan Postma, M.D. Army Captain Shawn Ramsey, D.O. Army E-4 Krista Ware Rankin, M.D. Air Force Major Terence Reisman, M.D. Army Major Raleigh Rollins, M.D. Army Major Steve Sarbeck, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Commander William Paul Sawyer, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Brence Sell, M.D. Army Major

J. Brian Sheedy, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Commander William P. Simmons, M.D. Navy Lieutenant, JAG Corps Francis C. Skilling, Jr., M.D. Navy Lieutenant/Medical Corps Reserve

George Francis Slade, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Commander J. Orson Smith, M.D. Army Captain Kimberly Ivy Smith, M.D. Navy Commander Robert Snider, M.D. Air Force Captain James William Stockwell, M.D. Navy Lieutenant John Michael Streacker, M.D. Army Specialist (Combat Medic) Timothy J. Sweeney, M.D. Air Force Major Larry D. Taylor, M.D. Navy Commander James Albert Totten, M.D. Army Captain

Carl David Vegas, M.D. Air Force Major

James F. Walton, III, D.D.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Kenneth R. Wasson, M.D. Navy Lieutenant Commander Michael Wilhoit, M.D. Army Captain Cheau Williams, M.D. National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Charles D. Williams, M.D. Air Force Captain John L. Williams, M.D. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Spurgeon W. McWilliams, M.D. Army Major Pat Munroe Woodward, M.D. Army Captain

CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY COMMUNITY SERVICE FAMILY FOOD-PACKING EVENT

Family volunteering is the latest opportunity the Capital Medical Society provided to physicians and their families to grow new and existing friendships, bond as families, and to experience health benefits like reducing stress and providing a sense of purpose. On September 17, enthusiastic packers assisted Second Harvest of the Big Bend, in packing backpacks for their Backpack Program, which provides

food to children to take home on the weekends throughout the school year. Stay tuned for the next Capital Medical Society family activity. Past events include Tallahassee Museum, CMS Family Movie Nights, Dog Parks, and Catch My Stride walks. If you have other suggested activities, please contact Pam Irwin at pirwin@capmed.org or 850-559-8611.

“At first, it was just the fun of chatting with people I haven't seen in a while, and listening to happy music while doing a ‘good cause.’ But halfway through, I looked up to see a pallet labeled ‘Pre-K’ and it broke my heart, the idea of a child my son's age, hungry. Bittersweet reminder of how blessed we are.”

Sarah Ko, M.D., CMS President-Elect

MINUTES CMS MEMBERSHIP MEETING

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 - 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. Welcome – Dr. Paresh Patel, President, called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm. He welcomed everyone and thanked Westminster Oaks for their flexibility in allowing us to resume meetings in their incredible facility.

B. City of Tallahassee Update – John E. Dailey, Mayor of Tallahassee, gave a brief update on the City of Tallahassee and expressed his gratitude to the medical profession for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

C. Dr. Patel welcomed and thanked our supporters for the evening:

Presenting Sponsor

PhRMA

Supporting Sponsor

James Moore & Co. – Stacy Dreher, C.J. Leonard, and Cheri Swan

Meeting Sponsor

TMH Federal Credit Union – Harry Burn and Liz Thiele

Displayers

Lilly – Paul Batista and Chuck Harris

Novo Nordisk, Inc. – Gavin Boone and Loren Whyte

D. Dr. Patel announced the upcoming meetings/events:

October 18, 2022

CME Membership Meeting

Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking (2-hr CME)

Presenters: Dr. Suzanne Harrison & Dr. Mary Norton Westminster Oaks Maguire Center, 6:00 pm

November 1, 2022 Special CME Event

Creating a Culture of Well-Being for Physicians (2-hr CME)

Presenter: Quint Studer Westminster Oaks Maguire Center, 6:00 pm

November 15, 2022

CME Membership Meeting

A Year Later: The COVID-19 Long-Hauler

Panelists: Dr. Carlos Campos, Dr. Bayard Miller, Dr. Tom Noel Westminster Oaks Maguire Center, 6:00 pm

December 1, 2022

CMSF Holiday Auction Dunlap Champions Club, 6:00 pm

E. Nominating Committee – Dr. Patel called for three nominations from the floor. This committee will nominate future CMS officers, board members, and FMA Delegates and Alternates. The following CMS members were nominated to the Nominating Committee:

Dr. Russell Cole nominated Dr. David Dixon Dr. Sarah Ko nominated Dr. Tracey Hellgren Dr. J. Brian Sheedy nominated Dr. Alma Littles Dr. Kiana Taba nominated Dr. Nancy Loeffler

A motion was made by Dr. John Mahoney, seconded by Dr. David Jones, and unanimously approved.

Dr. Patel announced that the slate would be presented to the membership at the November 15 CMS Annual Meeting for vote.

F. Special Presentation – Dr. Patel and Pam Irwin, CMS Executive Director, recognized the 35th work anniversary of Rosalie Carlin, CMS Executive Administrative Assistant. They presented her with a bouquet of roses to celebrate this milestone.

II. Tonight’s Program – this is a 1-Hour Category One Program

Topic: “Advances in Migraine Treatment. The Future is Bright!”

Presenter: Danny Estupiñán, M.D., Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, PA

Dr. Estupiñán gave an informative presentation on migraine treatments.

CME Proof of Attendance Forms were sent to participants who stayed for the entire CME program and completed an evaluation form.

III. Special Drawing

Dr. Patel asked Liz Thiele with TMH Federal Credit Union to pick the name out of a bucket for their special drawing. Dr. Wayne Freilich won the Traveler’s Choice Carry On suitcase.

IV. Adjourn

Dr. Patel adjourned the meeting at 7:30 pm.

Supporting Sponsor, James Moore & Co.: (l-r) Cheri Swan, Stacy Dreher, and C.J. Leonard.

Meeting Sponsor, TMH Federal Credit Union: (l-r) Liz Thiele and Harry Burn.

(L-r) Dr. Danny Estupiñán, speaker for the evening; and Dr. Paresh Patel, CMS President.

(L-r) Dr. Sarah Ko, CMS President-Elect; Mayor John Dailey; and Dr. Paresh Patel, CMS President.

Displayer, Lilly: Chuck Harris.

Displayer, Novo Nordisk, Inc.: (l-r) Gavin Boone and Loren Whyte.

Pam Irwin (left), CMS Executive Director, and Dr. Paresh Patel (right), CMS President, presented Rosalie Carlin (middle) with a bouquet of roses to celebrate her 35th anniversary with CMS.

Please Thank Our Supporters for the September 20th CMS Membership Meeting

Presenting Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor

James Moore & Co. Meeting Sponsor TMH Federal Credit Union

Displayers

Lilly Novo Nordisk, Inc.

LOOKING BACK ON 35 YEARS

In September 2022, Rosalie Carlin, Executive Administrative Assistant, celebrated her 35th anniversary with the Capital Medical Society (CMS). We thank her for her many years of dedicated service to the CMS members and their office staff.

The Capital Medical Society interviewed Rosalie (RC) to learn more about the changes she has seen in her 35 years with CMS. Please enjoy Rosalie’s responses, in her own words.

CMS: How has the CMS membership rate changed since 1987?

RC: When I started, we were at around 350 members. Now we are up to 660! Of course, back in the day we did not have the FSU College of Medicine. Our membership now includes medical students. We currently have 45 FSU College of Medicine medical student members.

CMS: What special projects has CMS coordinated over the years?

RC: That is a lot; hopefully I don’t leave anything out.

When I came on, we held the Doctor/Daughter and Doctor/Son Banquets. These were held every other year. These banquets morphed into the Doctor/Family Events.

1987: (L-r) Mollie Hill, Executive Director; Rosalie Carlin, Secretary; and Madeline Shepard, Bookkeeper.

2022: (L-r) Pam Irwin, Executive Director; and Rosalie Carlin, Executive Administrative Assistant.

And who can forget the High School Boys Athletic Physicals? Where I learned what was meant by “paired organ”! The physicals were held each August at Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC). TOC planned and orchestrated this, and it was huge. CMS was responsible for recruiting members to attend. We provided a buffet dinner, water, and candy bars to the volunteers. To steal a quote from the September 1999 issue of Cap Scan: “Imagine – over 500 sweaty high school athletes all in need of a physical – and you have only a few hours to accomplish it! Let the fun begin!” Busses arrived on a schedule, all set up by TOC and the team

coaches. The boys would go from station to station: eyes, ears, lungs, heart, and “other parts”, down the line to be examined and, hopefully, signed off to be allowed to play HS sports. Any athletes with medical issues were referred to a specialist for follow-up.

We have also held New Member Picnics, hosted at the homes of CMS members. New Member Cocktail Parties, a Valentine Dinner in February, which included the installation of the new president. Many shared events with the CMS Alliance: planting gardens, plays, fundraisers. The Alliance is, to this day, a tireless group of determined folks who do a lot of good in our medical community.

A very memorable event was our Fingerprinting Dinner in 1999. It came down that all physicians in the state had to be fingerprinted. Mollie Hill coordinated with CMS Alliance member Dee Patty, to get black and white striped authentic prison uniforms for some of our attendees. FDLE came in to fingerprint each physician attendee. Being fingerprinted was not something our physicians were happy about, but CMS turned it into a fun event.

We also held a few Fall membership meetings where our members competed in a pumpkincarving competition. I admit I hope we do not repeat this, as gutting 10 pumpkins in the CMS kitchen is not something I want to revisit!

We periodically held “Meet the Candidates” events for local candidates to address our members.

CMS also started the monthly “Lunch & Learn” series for physician office staff, practice administrators, office managers, and business office managers. With the coordination of Pam Irwin, Kim Quackenbush at Tallahassee Ear, Nose and Throat, and Bill Hambsh at North Florida Women’s Care, topics such as covering patient non-adherence, identifying and retaining talent, employee law updates, ransomware prevention, HIPAA updates, medical records, to name a few, have all been offered over the years. Originally held at the CMS office, we soon realized that we needed more room and thankfully were able to move to the Capital Health Plan conference room on Governor’s Square. These meetings are now held virtually. Our attendance continues to impress us, and we always welcome topic suggestions!

We now have several “Connect the Docs” events each year. The brainchild of our current ED, Pam Irwin. We have held two very successful CMS Member Family Movie Night events, as well as, group walks and dog park visits. Most recently, we had a CMS Family Food Packing Event at Second Harvest. Watch for another one, as the members who attended have requested we do this again. It was a huge hit!

CMS: How have the venues for CMS meetings and events changed since 1987?

RC: When I came on, we were holding our monthly membership meetings at the Silver Slipper. Prior to that, the meetings were held at Joe's Steak & Spaghetti on Mahan Drive. I’ve heard that it was common for physicians to smoke at the meetings at Joe’s! After the Slipper, we held meetings at Capital City Country Club, Goodwood, and the old Ramada on North Monroe. Now, of course, our membership meetings, which always include a CME, are held at the Maguire Center for Lifelong Learning at Westminster Oaks. It is the perfect venue!

CMS: What changes have you seen with the Cap Scan newsletter?

RC: How much time do you have?! When I first arrived, and for many years, the newsletter was literally laid out by hand by Mollie Hill, our Executive Director. We would type the articles and submit them to a typesetter. The typesetter would then give us a “roll” of the entire newsletter. Picture a roll of toilet paper, but not as wide. Mollie would cut and paste these strips onto a template, on a light table in her office. It was like watching surgery. A very precise process. This averaged her about two days every month to complete. Once the newsletter was printed and delivered to the CMS office, I would schlep it to the hospitals, to deliver to the doctors’ hospital mailboxes. Eventually we began to mail the issue out each month. Of course, now the newsletter is a digital process. Shannon Boyle, Frank Skilling, M.D., and Pam Irwin compile the articles, and advertisements. Shannon submits for layout, edits, edits, edits, and the newsletter is born!

CMS: How has the CMS Foundation Holiday Auction changed since 1987?

RC: The Auction has grown beyond belief! My early days, the Auction was held at the Silver Slipper. Only CMS members were invited, no spouses or guests. The Auction was only “live” items. Averaging 10 items. There was no “silent” Auction. The late-great Dr. Robert Johnson would Auction each item with dear sweet Dr. David Miles. They were hysterical together! Items were not donated back then.

Mollie Hill was the item procurer. Each fall, Mollie would head to Atlanta’s Merchandise Mart to find fun and unique items for the live Auction. We started to invite the spouses to attend, which definitely livened the event up! That caused us to outgrow the Slipper, so we moved onto Capital City Country Club, and started the Silent Auction portion of the Auction. The Silent Auction allowed us to increase the numbers of items (and increase them we did!). We did stints at The Women’s Club in Los Robles and Golden Eagle. We also began to include sponsors for the event, causing the Auction to grow even more. Then we landed at the University Center Club (now the FSU Dunlap Champions Club).

A massive improvement to the Auction process was electronic bidding for Silent Items. Thanks to an incredible suggestion by Dr. Tony Weaver, we partnered with BidPal (now OneCause) to enable all to bid electronically at the Auction. Sue Conte spearheaded this undertaking, including the addition of sponsorships for the event.

Fun Fact: Compared to 10 items offered at the Auction in 1987, last year we had 180 items! We have definitely grown!

The ability to bid online was a priceless advantage in 2020 when we were not able to hold the Auction live due to COVID-19. It was our first, and let’s hope only, virtual CMS Foundation Auction. I will admit, we were nervous – would our members be willing to participate in a virtual Auction? Well you all did, and it was a very successful year!

Our Live Auctioneers are the heart of the Auction. It is not an easy job, and there is a lot of preparation before the event. When I started, Dr. Robert Johnson and Dr. David Miles ran the show. Dr. Johnson stepped down and Dr. Scott Sellinger stepped in. When Dr. David Miles stepped down, Dr. John Mahoney came on board.

The Auction has also grown in a huge way thanks to the amazing efforts of the Capital Medical Society Alliance, who diligently acquire item donations to the Auction. I would also like to give a big shout-out to Dr. David Jones, who we affectionately refer to as the “one-manauction”. He goes above and beyond every year in procuring items for the Auction.

Please be sure to mark your calendars to attend this year’s Auction. It will be held on December 1st, 6pm, at the FSU Dunlap Champions Club. Invitations will go out early November. It is an event like no-other. I won’t lie, it is a ton of work for the CMS staff. Thankfully, our process has been honed over the years. We call it a “labor of love” as the rewards far outweigh the blood, sweat, and tears it takes to plan the event.

CMS: How have your job responsibilities changed over the years?

RC: I continue to say, this job is never boring, nor is it the same thing day in and day out. First off, when I arrived at CMS, there was a typewriter on my desk. Remember those? There was also a computer, a rather large one, in my office, which I had to learn how to use. The majority of my duties were typing letters, processing membership applications, ordering supplies, assisting in organizing membership meetings, and the yearly Live Auction.

We did not have email. There were no cell phones. We didn’t text. It’s amazing how things took so much more time to accomplish back then. It was phone calls, typed letters, and faxing. Now, it is a completely new game. I am so grateful for technology!

Each new Executive Director has upped the game. From Mollie Hill, to Karen Wendland, to Sue Conte and now to Pam Irwin, our events have multiplied, our services to our members have grown, and our services to the community have expanded. When COVID-19 hit, I am proud to say that we remained incredibly intouch with the medical community. Through

Pam Irwin, we kept very relevant to our members with updates and information, and the distribution of PPE.

There was no We Care Network in 1987. The CMS staff consisted of the Executive Director, the Bookkeeper, and me. We now have a staff of 9. The CMS building, prior to CMS moving in and purchasing it, was a physician office (just ask Dr. Joel Kramer!). It has gone through many construction changes to accommodate more staff.

I would like to give a shout-out to the We Care Network. The dedication and caring of the We Care Network staff is a beautiful thing. I see it here every day. Briefly, the staff has unlimited patience, and massive hearts. They, and all the volunteers, are a blessing to this community.

I am grateful to all our members, and Executive Directors Mollie Hill, Karen Wendland, Sue Conte, and Pam Irwin, for my 35 years with CMS. We have a very special relationship with our members, unique among county medical societies. Our members know they can come to us with anything, and if we can’t help, we’ll figure out who can. I am grateful to so many physician members, physician staff, and alliance members who have always treated me warmly and kindly. May God bless you all.

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INFORMATION BLOCKING REQUIREMENTS ON THE HORIZON

In April 2021, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s (ONC) rules on information blocking went into effect. Information blocking is defined as practices that are likely to interfere with, prevent or materially discourage the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI). Physicians, hospitals, electronic health record (EHR) vendors, health information exchanges (HIE) and health information networks (HIN) are all subject to ONC's regulations and are referred to as "Actors." Actors whose actions are likely to interfere with the access, exchange, or use of EHI could be considered information blockers and subject to penalties or disincentives. EHR vendors and HIE/HINs can receive up to $1 million in civil monetary penalties per violation. Penalties and other "disincentives" for physicians have yet to be determined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). We are expecting a proposed rule on disincentives in late 2022. For now, physicians participating in the Promoting Interoperability Program could see an impact to their Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Quality Payment Program incentives if they are found to be information blockers.

Since April 2021, information blocking requirements have been focused on a narrow subset all EHI. While Actors are encouraged to send the full set of EHI upon request, they are only responsible to provide a limited subset of health data called the United States Core Date for Interoperability (USCDI). The USCDI accounts for most of the common information you would likely find in a medical record, including a patient’s lab results, vital signs, clinical notes, allergies, and procedures. The USCDI is a federally defined requirement that all EHR systems must meet. However, starting October 6, 2022, HHS’ information blocking requirements shift to the entire EHI. After October 6, physicians and other Actors will be responsible for the access, exchange, or use of the full EHI requirement and no longer limited to just the USCDI.

What is EHI?

EHI is defined as electronic protected health information (ePHI) to the extent that it would be included in a designated record set (DRS)

The DRS is defined within the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

A DRS is a group of records maintained by or for a HIPAA covered entity (e.g., physician or hospital) that is: 1) the medical records and billing records about individuals maintained by or for a covered health care provider; 2) the enrollment, payment, claims adjudication, and case or medical management record systems maintained by or for a health plan; or 3) used, in whole or in part, by or for the covered entity to make decisions about individuals.

The EHI definition incorporates terms (ePHI and DRS) defined by HIPAA. The definition of EHI, however, specifically excludes psychotherapy notes as defined in the HIPAA Rules and information compiled in anticipation of legal proceedings. EHI relies on the electronic part of what the HIPAA Rules define as the DRS.

HHS has created several resources (listed below) to assist in better understanding EHI. However, there is not a consensus across Actors, individuals, and other EHI requestors about the definition of EHI nor is there widespread availability of the technologies needed to support EHI access, exchange, or use. HHS has created several exceptions for situations where an Actor cannot or should not release EHI. While it is important to understand each of these exceptions fully,

Source:

the “Infeasibility” and “Content and Manner” exceptions will likely a play major role when you or your EHR cannot provide the full EHI to a requestor, or if there is a discrepancy the interpretation of EHI.

What does this mean for me and my medical practice?

The first step is to make sure your practice has implemented a process to evaluate and comply with the information blocking requirements. The AMA has created a two-part educational resource to help you understand what information blocking is and how to comply. The AMA has also created a learning module that provides continuing medical education (CME) credit.

Second, you are not alone. Your EHR vendor is also an Actor under the information blocking regulations. Since April 2021, your EHR vendor should have enabled you, your patients, and other requestors to access at least the USCDI. By December 31st, 2022, all EHRs are required to provide their customers new technology that better enables access to EHI. Your EHR vendor is also likely planning for the full EHI requirement in October. In addition to reviewing your information blocking compliance policies and procedures, you should contact your EHR vendor to find out how they are preparing to assist you and your practice in meeting the October 6 EHI deadline.

Due to the complexity of HHS’ regulation and lack of clarity around EHI, it is likely that each Actor, e.g., physician practice, EHR vendor, hospital, etc., will interpret EHI differently. For instance, a hospital may request the full EHI on one of your patients but expect a slightly different set of records than you can make available. You may also see an increase in requests from patients seeking their EHI using personal digital health applications. Make sure to raise this issue with your EHR vendor and consider developing policies and procedures at your medical practices to address this issue before it comes up. The AMA is actively engaged with HHS to address the shortcomings of its rules and is urging flexibility in HHS’ enforcement of information blocking.

Below are resources to help you and your medical practice prepare for the upcoming EHI requirements.

HHS resources

• Information blocking overview - https:// www.healthit.gov/topic/informationblocking?options=2450b60a-e96a-4f4c-ab1740aac81e40be

• EHI blog post - https://www.healthit.gov/ buzz-blog/information-blocking/say-hi-to-ehi

• Understanding EHI - https://www.healthit. gov/sites/default/files/page2/2021-12/ Understanding_EHI.pdf

• EHI frequently asked questions - https://www.healthit.gov/ faqs?f%5B0%5D=subtopic%3A7026

• Information blocking exceptions - https://www.healthit.gov/sites/ default/files/page2/2020-03/ InformationBlockingExceptions.pdf

AMA resources

• Part one—What is information blocking? (https://www.ama-assn.org/system/ files/2021-01/information-blocking-part-1.pdf) —defines information blocking, outlines key terms, illustrates information blocking practices and a summarizes exceptions.

• Part two—How do I comply with info blocking and where do I start? (https://www.ama-assn. org/system/files/2020-11/info-blockingcompliance.pdf) —provides a roadmap for compliance, including questions to consider, factors for maintaining a compliance program and next steps.

• CME module “Information Blocking Regulations: What to know and how to comply” (https://edhub.ama-assn.org/ interactive/18602106) accessible through the AMA Ed Hub™ (https://edhub.ama-assn. org/) online learning platform.

Reprinted from the American Medical Association

DONATED ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE CMS FOUNDATION HOLIDAY AUCTION

The Holiday Auction is a month away and we need donated items!

All items are needed. Do you have any of the following items or know someone you can ask to donate them?

• Week/Weekend at Vacation Homes

• Hunting Trips or Fishing Trips

• Hunting or Fishing Gear

• Sports Memorabilia

• Children’s Toys

• Games

• Home Décor

• Jewelry

• Paintings/Art

• Fine Wine & Spirits

• Pet Items

• Holiday Items

Our deadline to receive items is November 18.

If you 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.

If you’d rather find another way to help with the Holiday Auction, please keep the following in mind:

• Plan to attend! Mark the Holiday Auction on your calendar. We want everyone to join us on December 1 at 6:00 pm at The Dunlap Champions Club at FSU – Doak Campbell Stadium (288 Champions Way, Bldg. B). Invitations will be mailed to your residence, so be sure and register by November 22nd!

• Be an Individual Sponsor. Make a donation of $100 or more in support of the 2022 Holiday Auction. We will publish the names of our individual sponsors in our event materials.

We hope you can help to make this year bigger and better than ever!

CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION AWARDS $52,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO FSU MEDICAL STUDENTS

According to the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (JABFM), the current patient panel size for a primary care physician is 1,200 to 1,900 patients per physician. Data published by the Association of American Medical Colleges in January 2020, predicts that the United States could see an estimated shortage of between 54,100 and 139,000 physicians, including shortfalls in both primary and specialty care, by 2033. The Capital Medical Society Foundation hopes to encourage medical students at Florida State University College of Medicine as these future physicians prepare to help meet the shortages. In fulfillment of 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,” the Capital Medical Society Foundation awarded scholarships to nine students in their first or second year of medical school at the Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine and third and fourth year medical students at the Tallahassee Regional Campus of FSU College of Medicine. Dr. Frank Walker, Chair of CMS Foundation Scholarship Committee, presented the scholarships to each of the recipients at a special presentation held at the Tallahassee Regional Campus on October 12. A committee comprised of Capital Medical Society members and Dr. Myra Hurt, FSU College of Medicine Senior Associate Dean for Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences, and chaired by local pediatrician, Dr. Frank Walker, selected the scholarship recipients. When selecting awardees, the Scholarship Committee focuses on financial need, as reflected in their application and interview. The Scholarship Committee gives preference to North Florida residents and students who plan to practice in North Florida after completion of their residencies.

The following medical students received scholarships:

Braden Cathey Class of 2025

Hometown: Niceville, Florida

Rachel Cathey Class of 2025

Hometown: Niceville, Florida

Austin Countess Class of 2023

Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida

Christian Cunningham Class of 2024

Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida

Ashley Desinor Class of 2025

Hometown: Miami, Florida

Charles Maggitis Class of 2024

Hometown: Thomasville, Georgia

Macauley Mascarenhas Class of 2026

Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida

Timar Mascio Class of 2026

Hometown: Orlando, Florida

Bertis D. “Tripp” Taylor, III Class of 2024

Hometown: Blountstown, Florida

“Attending medical school is a very expensive proposition these days. My fellow physicians are pleased and proud to help support medical students, who have not only a financial need, but a desire to stay in Florida and practice medicine in Florida,” said Dr. Walker. Dr. John Fogarty, Dean of the Florida State

University College of Medicine was delighted to participate in the presentation. He was pleased to be able to celebrate the students’ achievement and to thank the Capital Medical Society Foundation for their years’ of scholarship support for their medical students. According to EducationData.org, the average medical school debt is $215,000 excluding premedical and other educational debt. The average medical school graduate owes $241,600 in total student loan debt. The high cost of medical school loans weighs heavily on doctors for many years following graduation. One-third of respondents (34%) expected to take at least 10 years to pay off their student loans.

The scholarship fund has been one of the most successful and well-respected programs first established by Capital Medical Society over 35 years ago. Archived records since 1997 document that Capital Medical Society Foundation has provided over $742,489 to students in the Program in Medical Science Program, the precursor to FSU College of Medicine, University of Florida medical

students and FSU College of Medicine students. $725,000 in scholarships have been awarded to FSU College of Medicine students beginning with those in its inaugural Class of 2005. Many of those past recipients are now practicing in Tallahassee, and some serve on the Scholarship Committee. An additional $50,000 in scholarships was awarded from the CMS Foundation Scholarship Fund this year. The CMS Foundation Scholarship Committee also awarded an additional $1,000 in scholarships to siblings Braden and Rachel Cathey from the Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Fund, and $1,000 to Bertis D. “Tripp” Taylor, III from the newly-established Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholarship Fund.

The Capital Medical Society Foundation will host their annual fundraising event, the 2022 Capital Medical Society Foundation Holiday Auction on December 1, to raise funds for medical school scholarships and other programs in fulfillment of its mission. Corporate sponsorships are encouraged.

(Standing, l-r) Dr. Mark Cannella, representative from Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee and CMS Foundation Scholarship Committee member; Bertis D. “Tripp” Taylor, III, Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholarship Recipient and CMS Foundation Scholarship Recipient; Christian Cunningham, CMS Foundation Scholarship Recipient; Dr. Frank Walker, Chair, CMS Foundation Scholarship Committee; Dr. Alma Littles, Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education and Academic Affairs, FSU College of Medicine; Timar Mascio, CMS Foundation Scholarship Recipient; Ashley Desinor, CMS Foundation Scholarship Recipient; Charles Maggitis, CMS Foundation Scholarship Recipient; Macauley Mascarenhas, CMS Foundation Scholarship Recipient; Rachel Cathey, Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Recipient and CMS Foundation Scholarship Recipient; Braden Cathey, Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Recipient and CMS Foundation Scholarship Recipient; Dr. John Fogarty, Dean, FSU College of Medicine; Dr. Sandeep Rahangdale, Dean, FSU College of Medicine

Tallahassee Regional Campus and CMS Foundation Scholarship Committee member; (seated, l-r) Pam Irwin, CMS Foundation Executive Director; Dr. John Mahoney, CMS Foundation President and Scholarship Committee member; Dr. David Stewart, CMS Foundation Treasurer and Scholarship Committee member; Paula S. Fortunas, CMS Foundation Board Director; Yvonne Brown, CMS Foundation Board Director; and Dr. Tracey Hellgren, CMS Foundation Secretary. (Not pictured: Austin Countess, CMS Foundation Scholarship Recipient) Photo credit: Colin Hackley/FSU College of Medicine

We Thank Our Donors

We thank the following donors who made a gift to the CMS Foundation this past month:

We Care Network

Tim and Paula Fortunas –for Cancer Patient Assistance Fund –In Memory of Kiera Sheedy Camron

The CMS Foundation Scholarship Fund

David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Kiera Beth Sheedy Camron

David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Frank J. Gredler

David Bellamy, M.D. – In Memory of Anita Watts Roberts

Yvonne T. Brown

The Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Fund

Robert J. Atwater, M.D. Dr. and Mrs. Mark Cannella

Dr. Scott Gilleland and Ms. Olivia Bushardt Dr. Valerie Lazzell and Dr. David Berg William Marchio, M.D. Dr. and Mrs. James A. Totten

Christopher Wilhoit, M.D.

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

Charles D. Williams, M.D.

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

The Impact of Private Support:

The Capital Medical Society Foundation’s community of donors strategically help fulfill its mission “to support the charitable efforts of physicians and others, increase access to healthcare, promote education and serve the community’s health needs through innovative projects that are exemplary, affordable and dignified.” ➢ Access to healthcare is increased through gifts to the We Care Network and the We Care Network Endowment Fund. More than $124 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 2021-22, which ended June 30, 2022, more than $5 million in healthcare was donated. Gifts support the operational expenses of the program including salaries and benefits of the case management team who coordinate the donated care. ➢

To provide incentives to keep medical students trained at the FSU College of Medicine in the Big Bend after completion of their residencies and help meet the growing demand for physicians in Florida, gifts to the CMS Foundation Scholarship Fund provide scholarships to FSU College of Medicine students who have expressed an interest in returning to the Big Bend to practice after completion of their residencies. $50,000 was awarded in 2022. An additional $1,000 was awarded from The Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee Scholarship Fund. $1,000 was also awarded from The Charles D. “Pedro” Williams, M.D. Scholarship Fund. In 2022, the first Julia Revell St. Petery, M.D. Scholarship in Pediatrics was awarded. ➢ 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 2022, the CMSF awarded a total of $10,500 in grants to Elder Care Services for their In-Home Services Program, the Big Bend Hospice Foundation for bereavement services, and to Lutheran Social Services of North Florida, Inc.’s KidSafe program

Gifts to Honor and In Memoriam:

make

to the

Foundation in memory of someone who has passed away or in honor of someone, such as a fellow

family. The CMS Foundation will send an acknowledgement letter to those

memorialize and honor.

How to Give:

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THANK YOU

To our CMS members and We Care Network partners who provided healthcare to new patients in September 2022.

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

Physicians

Amanda Aronchik, M.D. Ricardo Ayala, M.D. Christopher Babl, M.D. Julia Barry, D.O. Michael Bernhardt, M.D. Timothy Bolek, M.D. Alexander J. Brickler III, M.D. Robert Brumberg, D.O. David Burns, M.D. Gilbert Chandler, M.D. Adam Engel, M.D. Spencer Gilleon, M.D. Todd Hewitt, M.D. Marc Inglese, M.D. Hiren Joshi, M.D. Kenneth Kato, M.D. Sayeed Khalillulah, M.D. Fang Sarah Ko, M.D. Amulya Konda, M.D. Maribel U. Lockwood, M.D. Kurt Luhmann, M.D. David Mellman, M.D. Mina Mousa, M.D. Christopher Murphy, D.O. Jeffery Myers, M.D. Charles Newell, M.D. Mitchell Peabody, D.O. Michael Pentaleri, M.D. Jorge Perez de Armas, M.D. Christopher Price, M.D. Cybelle Pfeiffer, M.D. Allison Retzer, M.D. Stephen Richardson, M.D. Davis Rierson, M.D. Adrian Roberts, M.D. Abel Romero-Corral, M.D. Tim Ruark, M.D. Ronald Saff, M.D. Jamey Sarvis, M.D. Eliot Sieloff, M.D. Hardeep Singh, M.D.

Bhavik Soni, M.D.

Joseph Soto, M.D. Robert Steinmetz, M.D. Ronald Sullivan, M.D. Christopher Sundstrom, M.D. Timothy Sweeney, M.D. Scott Taylor, D.O. Jean-Paul Tran, M.D. Ernesto Umana, M.D. Beatriz Cepeda Valery, M.D. Kaisa van der Kooi, M.D. Carl Vegas, M.D.

Jordan Walters, M.D. Tony Weaver, M.D. William Yaakob, M.D.

Dentists

Briano Allen, D.D.S. Walter Colón, D.M.D. Brittney Craig, D.M.D.

Aixa Guzman, D.M.D. Barbara Leadbetter, D.M.D. William McFatter, D.D.S.

Lawrence Pijut, D.M.D. Frank Swerdzewski, D.D.S. Lawrence Weaver, D.D.S. Ronald Willis, D.M.D.

Facilities

Advanced Urology Institute

Airway Works, LLC

Allergy & Asthma Diagnostic Treatment Center

Anesthesiology Associates

Apalachee Primary Care

Barbara Leadbetter, DMD Beachton Denture Clinic

Bond Community Health Center

Brittney K. Craig, DMD

Capital Nephrology Clinic, PA Care Point Health & Wellness Center Centre Pointe Dental Group

CESC Dental Clinic

Dermatology Associates

Digestive Disease Clinic

Enhanced Endodontics

Eye Associates of Tallahassee

Frank Swerdzewski, DDS

FSU PrimaryHealth

Gadsden County Health Department

HCA Florida Capital Hospital Cancer Center

Jessie Furlow Medical Center

Ketchum, Wood, & Burgert

Pathology Associates

Lawrence J. Pijut DMD PA

Madison Medical Center

Neighborhood Medical Center

North Florida Nephrology Associates

North Florida Womens Care

North Monroe Medical Center

Periodontal Associates of North Florida

Radiology Associates of Tallahassee

Red Hills Dental Associates

Southeast Radiology Partners

Southeastern Surgery Center

Southern Medical Group, P.A.

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates

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

Heart Rhythm Clinic

TMH Physician Partners Hospitalists Group

TMH Physician Partners

Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Specialists

TMH Physician Partners Quincy

TMH Physician Partners

Radiation Oncology Specialists

TMH Physician Partners

Surgical Specialists

TMH Physician Partners

Urology Specialists

TMH Transition Center

Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, PA

Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic

TOC Canopy

Tallahassee VA Clinic

Vascular Surgery Associates

Wakulla County Health Department

Wakulla Medical Center

Wakulla Urgent, Primary, & Diagnostic Care Center

Women’s Clinic

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 September 2022, and your name is omitted.

The We Care Network strongly encourages our volunteer physicians and dentists to send their value of donated services to us. The value of donated services is important for us to share with our funders and the community. In addition, up to five hours, per biennium, of CE credit may be fulfilled by performing pro bono medical and dental services to We Care Network patients, if we have received documentation of value of services. You can send your value of donated services via fax to Diana Bixler at (850) 2010085 or mail to 1204 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL, 32308. Thank you!

We thank our referring providers from September 2022:

Atinuke Abijo, M.D.

Ebonie Allen, APRN

Jonathan Appelbaum, M.D.

Katrina Ball, APRN

Jose Barbosa, D.M.D.

Kendra Brady, APRN

Alexander Brickler III, M.D.

Fran Bridges, APRN

Viet Bui, M.D.

Callie Burch, APRN

Rachel Busby-Drewek, APRN

Carlos Castro, M.D.

Victor Chou, D.M.D.

Melba Colon-Renta, M.D.

Joshua Dault, M.D.

Jill David, APRN

Wade Douglas, M.D.

Nathalie Esellem, APRN

Cynthia Evans, APRN

Sharron Foster, M.D.

Alexander Franz, M.D.

Spencer Gilleon, M.D.

Charmaine Gilmore, APRN

Judy Griffin, APRN

Hantz Hercule, M.D.

Amit Jain, M.D.

Anneka Johnson, APRN

Keyla Juszczyk, APRN

David Keen, M.D.

Amulya Konda, M.D.

Stefanie Kreamer, M.D.

Elaine Larkins, APRN

Carolanna Lawson, P.A.

Jessica Lea, APRN

Ashok Manocha, B.D.S.

Ovidiu Marina, M.D.

Lisa Menchion, APRN

Mayra MendozaRodriguez, M.D.

Marie Methellus, APRN

Kelley Miller, APRN

Marcia Morris, APRN

Manoela Mota, M.D.

Abiodun Ogunremi, APRN

Jorge Perez de Armas, M.D.

Cybelle Pfeifer, M.D.

Carla Robertson, APRN

Russell Robinson, M.D.

Andres Rodriguez, M.D.

Abel Romero-Corral, M.D.

Lucilita Salvador, P.A.

Benjamin Shivar, P.A.

Eliot Sieloff, M.D.

David Smith, M.D.

Bhavik Soni, M.D.

Joseph Soto, M.D.

Alanna Steaple, APRN

Gregory Todd, M.D.

Jean-Paul Tran, M.D.

Mary Van Vliet, APRN

Anthony Vara, M.D.

Ramona Vossler, RDH

Lakeshia Washington, APRN

Jeffrey Wasserman, D.O.

Eula Weaver, APRN

Chien-Yi Williams, M.D.

Shynequria WilliamsMcNealy, APRN

Shana Wood, APRN

Charles Yowell, M.D.

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