Capital Regional Medical Center announces the appointment of Ian Clark to the position of Clinical Manager at the facility’s free-standing emergency room in located in Gadsden County.
Clark brings more than 15 years of experience to this role, having served the past ten as a nursing supervisor, director of patient flow and staff nurse. Prior to this, he served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps.
“I look forward to working with the Capital Regional Medical Center team, helping staff meet the needs of our patients and becoming actively involved in the community,“ said Clark. “Capital Regional is expanding and continues to be a community healthcare partner not only in Tallahassee, but surrounding communities like Gadsden County.”
Clark received his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee and his master’s degree in healthcare management at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne. During this time, he was an active member of the Naval ROTC and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. and also served on the FAMU School of Nursing Advisory Board.
“Ian is very experienced in medical operations,” said Susie West, Director of Emergency Services. “We are confident in his ability to operate an efficient and quality-driven emergency department.”
Capital Regional provides the only ER in Gadsden County, and services are available 24/7. Area residents receive the same high quality emergency care they receive at Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee without having to travel. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology, lab services and radiology including x-ray and CT to meet immediate healthcare needs.
About Capital Regional Medical Center
Capital Regional Medical Center is a fully-accredited healthcare facility with more than 1,100 employees and 500 physicians. It is a 266-bed, acute-care hospital that offers 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties including; a Pediatric ER, Senior Care ER and an Express Care ER. Offerings also include a Bariatric Center, Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center w/PCI, Comprehensive Breast Center, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Orthopedic Center, Physical Therapy Services, Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Wound Healing Center, Network-of-Care Affiliated Physician Practices, and more.
Healthy Start Invests in Shaken Baby Simulators to Educate Parents
The Healthy Start Coalition of Okaloosa and Walton Counties has invested in six Shaken Baby Simulators and have donated them to community partners who will provide preventative education on the dangers of shaking a baby. The recipients will use the simulators and correlating curriculum to educate new parents and caregivers on how to properly cope with a crying baby by depicting how an infant’s brain is affected by just a few seconds of shaking. It is the Healthy Start Coalition’s goal that through these partnerships, instances of shaken baby syndrome and cases of severe and fatal head trauma in infants of Okaloosa and Walton counties will be greatly reduced.
According to the Center for Disease Control, nearly all victims of shaken baby syndrome suffer serious, long-term health consequences such as problems with vision, developmental delays, physical disabilities and hearing loss. At least one in every four babies who experience shaken baby syndrome dies.
Healthy Start is a non-profit organization that works to ensure that all babies born in Okaloosa and Walton Counties get a healthy start in life. For more information, please call (850) 833-9284.
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FLASCO Hosts “Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer” Educational Luncheon
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) hosted a free “Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer” luncheon this afternoon about treatment and support for people who have this advanced type of cancer and their caregivers.
Metastatic breast cancer, also known as stage IV breast cancer, is when the cancer cells have travelled to other organs in the body— most commonly the lungs, liver, or brain. Speakers representing the Mayo Clinic Florida, Florida Cancer Specialists, and Tallahassee Memorial Cancer Center discussed the disease itself, treatment options, patient advocacy, caring for the caregiver, and patient assistance programs. A question-and-answer session followed the formal presentation.
“This event was an opportunity to connect with the community and let them know that help is here,” said Dorothy Green Phillips, Executive Director of FLASCO. “Metastatic breast cancer often does not get the attention it deserves and we want people to know they don’t have to face this battle alone.”
Speakers also discussed legislative issues that concern people who have metastatic breast cancer. One such issue is funding for the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Care Early Detection Program, a program that provides cancer screening to women between the ages of 50 and 64. Another issue is address by SB528 and SB530, sponsored by Sen. Greg Steube, supporting step therapy and patient access. In order to bring awareness to this disease, Governor Rick Scott has proclaimed February 2017 as “Metastatic Breast Cancer Month.”
FLASCO is a member-supported state society that focuses on providing education, timely dissemination of pertinent information, and general support of the Florida professionals who have chosen the challenging medical discipline of oncology. For more information, visit www.FLASCO.org.
Florida Lotto™ Gas for Life on Sale Today
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The FLORIDA LOTTO™ Gas for Life Promotion begins today, giving FLORIDA LOTTO™ players the chance to win cash prizes or Gas for a Month, Gas for a Year or the grand prize of Gas for Life.
For a limited time, beginning May 23 through July 11, 2012, all players who purchase at least $5 in FLORIDA LOTTO or FLORIDA LOTTO with XTRA® tickets will have a chance to win additional prizes. Some lucky players will instantly win $50; all others will receive a voucher they can enter in the Gas for Life Promotion on the Florida Lottery’s website.
Throughout the course of the promotion, the Florida Lottery will conduct seven weekly drawings with 50 players winning Gas for a Month ($300) and five players winning Gas for a Year ($3,600) during each drawing. All entries will be eligible for the grand prize drawing, Gas for Life, in which the winner will receive $3,600 a year in gas cards for life or a cash option of $72,000, less applicable taxes.
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Florida Legislature Unanimously Passes Adverse Possession Reform Bill
Tallahassee, Fla. – This morning, by a unanimous vote, the Florida House of Representatives passed SB 1142/HB 927 Adverse Possession sponsored by Rep. Ken Roberson (R-Port Charlotte). This bill, which substantially reforms the law relating to adverse possession, was filed as a result of the ongoing abuse of the current adverse possession statute to the detriment of landowners throughout Florida. [Read more…] about Florida Legislature Unanimously Passes Adverse Possession Reform Bill
Have You Heard? PCB BCAS 11-01 Has Been Noticed
Today, the Business & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of the Florida House noticed a proposed committee bill (PCB) proposing to repeal licensing and examination requirements and penalties for specified professions, occupations, and businesses currently regulated by the state. PCB BCAS 11-01 applies to the following professions and businesses:
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Rep. Rehwinkel Vasilinda Requests Governor Crist Consider Additional Paid Leave for State Workers this Holiday Season
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Recognizing it has been another year without raises for state employees’ salaries, Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda (D-Tallahassee) has requested Governor Charlie Crist to consider issuing an executive order allowing state employees to take one week of paid leave during this holiday season. [Read more…] about Rep. Rehwinkel Vasilinda Requests Governor Crist Consider Additional Paid Leave for State Workers this Holiday Season
Attorney General Files Injunction, Freezes Assets in Alleged Ponzi Scheme
~ First lawsuit filed under new Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act ~
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General today announced his office has obtained
an injunction against and frozen the assets of a company and two
individuals who have allegedly been developing a $23 million investment
Ponzi scheme. According to the Attorney General’s lawsuit, filed yesterday
in Pasco County Circuit Court, Botfly LLC and principals David R.
Lewalski, and Jon J. Hammill targeted victims with promises of high
investment returns, but in reality spent millions on expensive personal
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