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Parrish Medical Center View Larger Map About Parrish Medical Center Parrish Medical Center, located at 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, Florida, is a 210-bed, not-for-profit public medical center serving North Brevard County for more than 50 years. PMC earned the Gallup Great Workplace Award, the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital ProgramSM Award for An Outstanding Inpatient Experience, was named a Modern Healthcare magazine Top 100 Place to Work in Healthcare and a Spirit of Excellence Award Winner. PMC was voted America's # 1 Healing Hospital three years in a row. The medical center has been awarded nine disease specific certification gold seals from the Joint Commission in acute coronary syndrome, breast cancer, diabetes education, heart failure, hip replacement, knee replacement, palliative care, stroke and wound healing. For more information, visit www.parrishmed.com or call 321-268-6110. About The Children's Center The Children's Center, an affiliate of Parrish Medical Center, offers a variety of learning and early development programs for area children. The Center consists of six local partner agencies working together to meet the needs of children. The Children's Center is located on Highway U.S. 1 in Titusville. For more information, visit parrishchildrenscenter.com. About Parrish Health & Fitness Parrish Health & Fitness Center is North Brevard's only medically integrated wellness center. It features state-of-the-art strength and cardiovascular training equipment, multiple weight-training rooms, two indoor heated pools, personal fitness training, wellness coaching, more than 80 weekly group fitness classes, and much more. Located at 2210 Cheney Highway (Hwy 50) Titusville, FL 32780. Call 321-268-6200 for more information, or go online to parrishmed.com and click on Programs & Services / More Locations / Parrish Health & Fitness Center. About Parrish HealthCare Center at Port St. John Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John is "Healing in Nature®" and a service of Parrish Medical Center, nationally recognized as a service and quality leader. The healthcare center is silver LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) certified by the U.S. Green Building Association and offers a wide range of outpatient diagnostic services and primary care. For more information visit healinginnature.com or call 321-636-9393. About Jess Parrish Medical Foundation The mission of JPMF is to inspire philanthropy and volunteerism in support of Parrish Medical Center's mission of healing experiences for everyone all the time. Through staff and volunteers, JPMF raises funds to support healthcare initiatives in North Brevard County. Its featured projects are Cancer Care, the Center for Lifelong Health, The Children's Center and the Parrish Health Village. For more information about Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, call 321-269-4066. Parrish Sleep Disorders Center of Port St. John is a four-bed sleep center where studies are done seven days/nights a week. Diagnostic testing is done for sleep apnea, narcolepsy, REM behavior disorder, maintenance of wakefulness test, nocturnal seizures, and shift-work sleep studies during the day. Continuous follow-up care for Sleep Apnea is also done for patients with CPAP machines. The Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary is a volunteer organization with more than 350 adult and teen volunteers. Auxiliary members give their time and talents throughout Parrish Medical Center and its off-site facilities, and they administer the Pink Angel Gift Shop. Community Medical Clinic Family practice/primary care/gynecology/mental health counseling. The clinic accepts most insurance and offers free or reduced rates to the uninsured. 500 N Washington Ave. Suite 105, Titusville, FL 32796, 321-268-0267. Julie Canada, MSN, ARNP-C, Director Parrish Community Medical Clinic. About Parrish Senior Solutions A service of Parrish Medical Center, Parrish Senior Solutions, 805-A Century Medical Drive, Titusville, Fla., assists seniors and caregivers (spouse, children, family member or friend) with finding the services and information they need. Geriatric patients and their caregivers will find information about support services, educational materials, and information about health concerns and community resources. It also serves as a lifeline to long-distance caregivers—children who do not live in the area but want to ensure their parents and loved ones have the services and support they need. Website.

Parrish Medical Center Offers Support Groups and Classes for New Parents, Children and Families TITUSVILLE, FLA. (January 17, 2012)—Parrish Medical Center offers a number of health and wellness classes throughout the month. Please contact the individual numbers listed for more information. Diabetes Group Class All-day program for comprehensive knowledge of diabetes management; Mondays. Call 321-268-6699 for more information and to register. Covered by Medicare and most private insurances. Diabetes Survival Skills Three-hour group class: overview of diabetes self-management skills. Held at Parrish Medical Center Diabetes Education Department, 603 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, and Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John, 5005 Port St. John Parkway. Call 321-268-6699 for complete information, times and to register; covered by Medicare and most private insurances. Exercise, Nutrition, Wellness classes Free monthly events offered on a variety of fitness and wellness topics at Parrish Health & Fitness Center, 2210 Hwy. 50, Titusville. Call 321-268-6200, ext. 8607, Wellness Coordinator Tia Amaya, or email tia.amaya@parrishmed.com for information and free one-week trial pass. Living Healthy: Free six-week workshop for those living with a chronic condition, like diabetes, heart failure, asthma, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc. Call 321-268-6596 for detailed workshop information, and to register. The Children's Center Offers Classes and Support Groups for Parents and Children TITUSVILLE, FLA. (January 17, 2012)—The Children's Center, located at 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, is an affiliate of Parrish Medical Center. It offers a variety of learning and early development programs for area children. The Center consists of six local partner agencies working together to meet the needs of children. The Children's Center Activities Contact Kathy Simonsen at 264-0855 for details or e-mail kathy.simonsen@parrishmed.com 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville 32780 Mom's Morning Out: Ages 2–3 Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $160 per month (snack provided) Playgroup Pals for ages 1–3 Wednesday mornings; event time varies $40 per month or $100 per quarter session MAK Gathering (Mothers and Kids) Support Group–Birth to age 2 Every Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Facilitated by Parrish Medical Center Lactation. Consultant Eileen LoPresti. Held at The Children's Center, 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville. Call 321-268-6682 or 321-264-0855 for more information. Learn basic ZUMBA® FITNESS in Port St. John Program offered at Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John TITUSVILLE, FLA. (January 16, 2012)—Get ready to party yourself into shape with the ZUMBA® FITNESS program. It's an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that's moving millions of people toward joy and health. Now available at the Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John, 5005 Port St. John Parkway, on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in the community conference room. Cost is $5 per class. Enter through the south entrance (on the south side of the building). The Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John is located on the south side of Port St. John Parkway between I-95 (the Port St. John interchange) and Grissom Parkway. Call instructor Michelle Hall at 321-480-7607 for more information. Parrish Medical Center's February Sleep Support Group A.W.A.K.E. — Alert, Well And Keeping Energetic; Learn How to Help Yourself TITUSVILLE, FLA. (January 13, 2012)—Do you or someone you know suffer from sleep problems? If so, you are encouraged to attend this support group meeting on Monday, February 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John, 5005 Port St. John Parkway (east of the I-95 Port St. John exit). The meetings are held in the Conference Center by the south entrance (near the sleep lab). This is a free community service. Please call 321-268-6408 to register. The February 6 meeting will include a CPAP Equipment Fair and Tune Up: CPAP Equipment Fair: Take a look at the newest model machines, masks, chin straps, tubing, humidifiers and dental devices. CPAP Tune-ups: Pressure and equipment checks. Do you have an old, noisy machine? Do you feel your pressure has changed or isn't adequate? Join us for a free "CPAP tune-up" (be sure to bring your machine and supplies). Free Sleep Evaluations by a registered technologist. One of the most common signs of obstructive sleep apnea is loud and chronic (ongoing) snoring. Sleep apnea can result in depression, diabetes and morning headaches. Sleep apnea also contributes to high blood pressure, which an estimated 50 percent of sleep apnea patients have. The greatest risk from this sleep disorder, however, is stroke or heart attack. Everyone (you, someone you know or anyone with a sleep partner) who suffers from the sleep apnea warning signs mentioned above should take these symptoms seriously.

Jess Parrish Medical Foundation golf tournament raises $14,000

TITUSVILLE, FLA, January 3, 2012—The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) "Golf Classic 2011," held on December 10, 2011 at Sherwood Golf Club in Titusville, raised $14,000. Proceeds benefit the Parrish Early Care and Education (PECE) program at The Children's Center in Titusville. The PECE program provides high quality developmental and educational care in fully inclusive classrooms where typically developing children and those with special needs learn together.

More than 100 golfers participated in the tournament held on the new greens at Sherwood. "The new greens are in fantastic shape and I think everyone enjoyed playing there," said Kathy Myer, co-chair of the Golf Classic committee and director of women's services at Parrish Medical Center (PMC).

The first place men's team was Jason Snodgrass, Tim Fields, Todd Denson, and Eric McDougal. The first place women's team was Jan Henderson, Toni Thigpin, Maureen Legg, and Janet Whittemore. Door prizes for attendees were donated by many local businesses such as Dixie Crossroads, Brevard Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Pumpernickels and many more.

Joann Chapman, manager of the surgical/orthopedic/pediatric unit at PMC, was the lucky winner of the ball drop hosted by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. She was presented with a check for $1,000.

"We'd like to thank all our sponsors, participants and volunteers who helped us exceed our goal and make this event a huge success for the children in our community," said Richard Boggs, chairman of the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Board of Directors.

The "JPMF Golf Classic 2011" first place women's team was (L-R): Janet Whittemore, Maureen Legg, Toni Thigpin, and Jan Henderson.	The "JPMF Golf Classic 2011" first place men's team was (L-R): Eric MacDougal, Tim Fields, Todd Denson, and Jason Snodgrass.

2012 Living Healthy Workshops at Parrish Medical Center

Make Your New Year's Resolution to better deal with your chronic condition & live a healthier life.

TITUSVILLE, FLA, December 16, 2011—Do you need help dealing with a chronic condition? Living Healthy is a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) based on a proven model developed by the Stanford University Patient Education Research Center. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Administration on Aging have adopted the CDSMP model as an effective, evidence-based program.

Parrish Medical Center offers Living Healthy workshops, a six-week workshop for adults with chronic conditions, at no cost. Three workshops are scheduled to begin in the New Year. Caregivers and loved ones are also invited to attend.

• Friday, January 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon and Fridays through February 17 at the Parrish Health & Fitness Center, 2210 Cheney Hwy, Titusville.
• The second workshop begins Tuesday, February 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Tuesdays through March 13 at Parrish Medical Center, 951 North Washington Avenue, Titusville.
• The third workshop begins Friday, February 24 from 9:30 a.m. to noon and Fridays through March 30 at the Parrish Health and Fitness Center.

Participants will learn strategies and gain confidence in their ability to manage their health. The workshops are led by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are nonhealthcare professionals who themselves have a chronic health condition. Subjects covered will include:

1. Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
2. Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
3. Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
4. Nutrition, problem solving and creating personal action plans.

Parrish Medical Center has received positive feedback from participants who have attended the workshop, such as "The best class I have ever taken"; "By attending this workshop I now have increased energy, exercise regularly, and have a very positive feeling about myself regarding my health"; "I highly recommend this workshop to anyone with chronic conditions...the members of this workshop have moved forward with their personal health issues; it's very rewarding to be a part of this group."

Take charge of your life and register now. Space is limited and an RSVP is required. Call 321-268-6596 or email Jenny.Hogue@parrishmed.com.

Gift of Light Free Community Event Sunday, December 4, 2011 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Come early for photos with Santa beginning at 3:00p.m. You and your family will experience a truly spectacular holiday gathering filled with good friends, good tidings. and much more. Everyone is welcome. A very special 50-foot holiday tree courtesy of the Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary, will be lit. Guest Emcee from WFTV Performances by "The Mistletones" Kids Crafts Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus (First 250 Families) Games, Prizes & Refreshments for Sale Community Performers Tree Lighting Ceremony Begins at 6 p.m. Click for PRINT & SHARE flyer HEALTH VILLAGE OPEN HOUSE PHASE I: West end of the Parrish Health Village (Completion – Fall 2011). The houses will include a Philanthropy House for sharing a piece of history and philanthropy, Carey's Guest House by Sodexo for overnight stays, and Heritage Hall for educational and community events.

Jess Parrish Medical Foundation announces golf tournament fundraiser

TITUSVILLE, FLA, November 3, 2011—The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) "Golf Classic 2011" will be held on December 10, 2011 at Sherwood Golf Club in Titusville. Registration begins at 7 am, with a shotgun start at 8 am. The tournament will have a modified scramble format.

Proceeds will benefit the Parrish Early Care and Education (PECE) program at The Children's Center in Titusville. The PECE program provides high quality developmental and educational care in fully inclusive classrooms where typically developing children and those with special needs learn together.

"JPMF has been supporting The Children's Center since its inception in 2000. Participation in this golf tournament is just one way to help provide the financial support for quality teachers who nurture and support the children in our community so they grow and develop to their fullest potential," said Greg Sparkman, co-chair, JPMF 2011 Golf Classic Committee.

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office will host a ball drop at 1:30 pm. Tickets for the ball drop are $20 each for a one in 250 chance to win up to $1,000. Winners need not be present. Additionally, Ron Norris Honda, Buick, GMC & Ford has generously sponsored a Hole-in-One Contest for a chance to win a car.

The cost per player is $75, which includes lunch catered by La Cita Country Club, and chances at awards and prizes. Sponsorships are available at the following levels: $500 Gold Corporate Sponsor, which includes one foursome, one hole sponsor sign and signage at the event; $200 Silver Corporate Sponsor, which includes one hole sponsor sign and signage at the event; and a Door Prize Sponsor, which includes signage at the event.

The JPMF Golf Classic 2011 committee has begun fundraising efforts toward the $10,000 goal. Current event sponsors include: Coastal Ambulance, Fran Gerrett, Graphic Press, Industrial Steel, Inc., La Cita Country Club, MedFast Urgent Care Centers, Inc., and Sherwood Golf Club.

Event co-chairs are Greg Sparkman, past chairman of the JPMF board of directors, and Kathy Myer, director of women's services at Parrish Medical Center. Other committee members are: Dr. Anthony Allotta, Jackie Allotta, Santi Bulnes, Lori Duester, Paul Duester, Fran Gerrett, Randa Itani, Bill Moore, Debby Settle, Tim Skeldon, Holly Woolsey and Suzanne Yarbrough.

For sponsorship and/or event information, or to purchase ball drop tickets, call The Children's Center at 321-264-0855 or email lori.duester@parrishmed.com.

Space Coast Medical Specialists Move to New Offices

Ribbon Cutting & Community Open House

TITUSVILLE, FL. (November 2, 2011)—The community is invited to a ribbon cutting and open house at the new offices of Space Coast Medical Specialists on Thursday, November 10, 4 pm to 6 pm, at 702 Country Club Drive, Titusville. The Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold an official ribbon cutting at 4 pm, with an open house immediately afterwards. Come and meet the staff and tour the new offices. Light refreshments will be served. Space Coast Medical Specialists include:

• Christopher DiBello, MD, Pulmonary, Critical Care, & Internal Medicine
• Maria Solina Oconer, MD, Internal Medicine
• Rose Hitson, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, Family Nurse Practitioner

For more information, contact Tara Brock at 321-268-1995.

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(L-R) Richard Boggs, chairman of the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation board of directors, and Marsha Richardson, PMC oncology program coordinator and breast health navigator, is presented with a check for $4,617 by "All About You" Event Co-Chairs Linda Fliss and Katherine Musick. The money raised at the fifth annual "All About You" event is earmarked for the breast health program at Parrish Medical Center.

"All About You" event raises $4,600 for
Breast Health Program at Parrish Medical Center

TITUSVILLE, FLA, October 27, 2011—The fifth annual "All About You" event, held at La Cita Country Club on October 8, 2011, was attended by more than 200 women, who enjoyed a day of festivities especially for women. The day included food, holiday shopping, a 50/50 raffle and a chance to bid on high-end gift baskets.

Event Chair Linda Fliss and Katherine Musick, of La Cita Country Club, presented a check for $4,617 to Marsha Richardson, Parrish Medical Center (PMC) oncology program coordinator and breast health navigator, and Richard Boggs, chairman of the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation board of directors. Proceeds will benefit the PMC Breast Health Program by providing mammograms to approximately 50 uninsured or underinsured women.

According to the American Cancer Society, 230,480 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Numerous studies have shown that early detection saves lives and increases treatment options.

"Early detection of breast cancer with screening mammography means that treatment can be started earlier in the course of the disease, possibly before it has spread", said Marsha Richardson. In 2009, the "All About You" event provided financial assistance to 48 women and those who were diagnosed with breast cancer contribute their early stage diagnosis and good prognosis to receiving the assistance they needed.

"As a three time breast cancer survivor," said Linda Fliss, "I want to make sure that women do their regular self examinations and have their screening mammograms. Through our efforts and the annual "All About You" events, I know we have helped save lives."

"We are so thankful to Linda for once again choosing the PMC program to receive these funds," said Richard Boggs.

Bid by proxy or in person for "Bucket List Adventures" at
Jess Parrish Medical Foundation's
Hollywood Nights & Bollywood Dreams Benefit Ball on October 28

TITUSVILLE, FLA, October 20, 2011 — Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) announced auction items for the Hollywood Nights & Bollywood Dreams Benefit Ball on Friday, October 28, 2011, from 8:00 pm to midnight at La Cita Country Club in Titusville.

The event will be reminiscent of old Hollywood where guests will walk down the Hall of Fame and then cross over into the magical world of Bollywood with high energy music, brilliant colors and alluring entertainment.

This year's auction items follow the Hollywood theme with "bucket list" adventure trips based on famous movies, such as: Interview with a Vampire: trip to New Orleans to include cooking classes in the French Quarter; Sex in the City: ladies' trip to New York City with a personal shopper and drinks at locations where movie scenes were filmed; Secretariat: trip to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby with a VIP party and race; JAWS!: trip to Martha's Vineyard for incredible shopping, fine dining and sailing excursion; Close Encounters: trip to Sante Fe, New Mexico for a luxurious spa getaway, balloon trip, and visit to the pueblos. The dream trip to be auctioned is a four-night Hollywood trip that includes two impossible-to-get tickets to the 2012 Emmy Awards, complete with VIP limo service!

And finally, for those who are captivated by the British Isles, there is a once-in-a-lifetime week-long trip to London, Oxford and Scotland for a behind the scenes look at the spectacular places where The Wizarding World of Harry Potter was filmed countryside. All trips include airfare and deluxe accommodations for two, plus many extras.

Other fantastic auction items include an authentic piece of art signed by John Wayne, as well as autographed photographic art from Twilight, the original Rat Pack, and sports legend Payne Stewart.

JPMF will take bids by proxy for all auction items until Thursday, October 27. To place a bid, call JPMF at 321-269-4066. Bids will be kept private.

Proceeds from the ball will benefit the prevention and treatment of heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions prevalent in Brevard County. General admission tickets to the ball may be purchased for $100 per person. Additional sponsorships are available starting at $350. Space is limited. Call JPMF for more information.

Share Your Wares Holiday Fair at Parrish Medical Center

TITUSVILLE, FL (October 11, 2011)— Join us in Parrish Medical Center's Conference Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, for the annual Share Your Wares Fair on Friday, October 28 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

A variety of items will be for sale—many of them handcrafted or home business items. What a great opportunity to begin your holiday shopping!

Come and see the Christmas decorations, cookie jars/cook books, jewelry, ladies accessories, Pampered Chef, Partylite candles, pottery, scenty candles/purses, scrubs & equipment, Silpada silver jewelry, Stamp It Up, stuffed bears, Swarovski jewelry, tote bags, towels, Vialysis Protein Shakes...and MORE!

If you have a home business and would like to be included in the fair the cost is

$30 per table ($10 nonrefundable deposit per table) or

$50 per table for nonemployees ($10 nonrefundable deposit per table)

Please contact either Beth Daniels at 268-6333, ext. 7509, or Leslie Marquez at 268-6333, ext. 6164 if you have any questions or would like to have a table at the fair.

All proceeds from the fair will go directly to PMC's United Way Employee Campaign.

2011 Karla Foster, RN, Memorial Scholarship Award winner Vanessa Holanda (second from left) is shown with (L-R) Ryan Hieronymus, PMC registration manager, Holly Woolsey, senior philanthropy officer at Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, Teri McMillan, PMC lead scheduler, and Edwin Loftin, PMC vice president of nursing.

Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Announces Karla Foster, RN, Scholarship Recipient

TITUSVILLE, FLA, September 16, 2011—Jess Parrish Medical Foundation awarded the 2011 Karla Foster, RN, Memorial Scholarship of $3,000 to Vanessa Holanda, Parrish Medical Center (PMC) patient registrar/scheduler. The scholarship was established by Doug Foster in loving memory of his wife, Karla, who was tragically killed on September 11, 2006, by a hit and run driver. Karla had been a nurse at PMC for more than 22 years.

Holanda is currently enrolled in an associate's degree nursing program at Brevard Community College. "I am very passionate about helping others. I dream of becoming a nurse and this scholarship will help me achieve that dream. I'm so thankful I was chosen as this year's scholarship recipient, said Holanda."

For more information, please contact Jess Parrish Medical Foundation at 321-269-4066 or visit parrishmedfoundation.com.

Celebrate National Yoga Month with a Family Yoga Class at Parrish Health & Fitness Center

The entire family will enjoy this fun way to get fit.

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (September 6, 2011) To celebrate National Yoga Month in September, Parrish Health & Fitness Center is sponsoring a Family Yoga Session free to the community.

The Family Yoga class will take place on Saturday, September 17 from 11:00 a.m. to noon at Parrish Health & Fitness Center, 2210 Cheney Highway (Hwy 50), Titusville. This family class is free to members and nonmembers alike. And the center's enrollment fee will be half off the day of the event.

Yoga is appropriate for all ages. In this class, stories will be shared as participants transform to amazing animals. Learn, laugh and limber your body as a bird, bear, bug or bee! Unite your mind, breath and heart in this Family Yoga practice.

Children, parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend together, but adults can attend solo as well. Mats will be provided. Come and see what a yoga bear looks like.

Call 321-268-6800 for more information.

Parrish Medical Center to Host Brain Game Challenge

Event encourages individuals to be proactive about brain health

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (September 6, 2011)—Individuals of any age will be challenged to take steps towards good brain health when Parrish Medical Center hosts the "Brain Game Challenge" on Thursday, September 29 from 1–4 p.m. in the PMC conference center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, Fla. No reservations are required.

This free event is a collaborative partnership between Parrish Medical Center, Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation (sponsor of Joe's Club), Benton House and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. The partnering agencies are working together to provide the community with information, education, resources and support to those affected by, or caregivers for, loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The Brain Game Challenge is designed for people of all ages, abilities and interests. Attendees can participate in puzzles, logic and memory games. Educational materials on how to make healthier lifestyle choices will also be available.

"It is never too early or too late to build up good health habits, including brain health," said Eric J. Hall, AFA's president and chief executive officer. "This event is designed to show that the path to successful aging can be both educational and entertaining."

AFA developed the Brain Game Challenge around the concept that flexing and stretching your brain, just like flexing and stretching other parts of your body, is critical for a successful aging workout. So much so that experts suggest that people of all ages exercise both their brains and bodies on a daily basis. Research suggests that regular mental workouts may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease or other memory disorders by enhancing cognitive reserve, stimulating growth of new brain cells, and maintaining or strengthening connections between brain cells.

Currently, Alzheimer's disease, which results in loss of memory and other intellectual functions, affects as many as 5.1 million Americans. The incidence is expected to increase dramatically in line with the nation's aging population; advanced age is the greatest known risk factor. In Brevard County, 20 percent of the population is over age 65–a higher percentage than any other Florida county or the U.S. in general. Alzheimer's disease is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.

October Openings for Living Healthy Workshops at Parrish Medical Center

Learn to better deal with your chronic condition to live a healthier life.

TITUSVILLE, FLA, September 2011—Living Healthy is a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) based on a proven model developed by the Stanford University Patient Education Research Center. Living Healthy is a six-week workshop for adults with chronic conditions. Caregivers and loved ones are also invited to attend. Workshops are offered in communities worldwide to improve health and reduce hospitalizations. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Administration on Aging have adopted the CDSMP model as an effective, evidence-based program.

Parrish Medical Center offers Living Healthy workshops at no cost and has two workshops scheduled to begin in October:

• Tuesday, October 4 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., each Tuesday through November 8.
• Wednesday, October 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., each Wednesday through November 9.
• Both workshops will be held at Parrish Medical Center, 951 North Washington Avenue, Titusville.

Participants will learn strategies and gain confidence in their ability to manage their health. The workshops are led by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are nonhealthcare professionals who themselves have a chronic health condition. Subjects covered will include:

1. Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
2. Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
3. Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
4. Nutrition, problem solving and creating personal action plans.

Parrish Medical Center has received very encouraging feedback from participants who have attended the workshop, such as "the best class I have ever taken"; "by attending this workshop I now have increased energy, exercise regularly, and have a very positive feeling about myself regarding my health"; "I highly recommend this workshop to anyone with chronic conditions...the members of this workshop have moved forward with their personal health issues; it's very rewarding to be a part of this group."

Take charge of your life and register now. Space is limited and an RSVP is required. Call 321-268-6596 or email Jenny.Evans@parrishmed.com.

Infopia USA to be presenting sponsor of Jess Parrish Medical Foundation's Hollywood Nights & Bollywood Dreams Benefit Ball on October 28

Other sponsorship opportunities still available

TITUSVILLE, FLA, September 2, 2011 — Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) announced Infopia USA as the presenting sponsor for this year's Hollywood Nights & Bollywood Dreams Benefit Ball on Friday, October 28, 2011, from 8:00 pm to midnight at La Cita Country Club in Titusville.

Proceeds from the ball will benefit the prevention and treatment of heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions prevalent in Brevard County. "Infopia's passion is to increase quality of life by providing home monitoring technology for chronic conditions. This was the perfect partnership opportunity for Infopia and why we became a sponsor of this great event," said Bryan Sowards, CEO of Infopia USA.

The underwriting committee has secured sponsorships from numerous other community members and organizations. As a "Star of the Silver Screen" sponsor, Jon's Fine Jewelry in Cocoa Village has graciously donated 3-carat diamond inside out hoop earrings valued at $5,000. Guests who treat themselves to a "Signature Hollywood Experience"—vodka, caviar & cupcakes—will have a chance to win the spectacular diamond earrings.

"Last year's gala was one of the best events I've ever attended, so it was without question that I wanted to be a sponsor again this year. I'm looking forward to this exciting event that will benefit so many people in our community," said Jon Miller of Jon's Fine Jewelry.

Other sponsors at the time of this release include: "Star of the Silver Screen" sponsors, Atlantic Business Systems and Dr. Frank and Marilyn Dienst; "Critics' Choice" sponsors, Anesthetix of TEAMHealth & Parrish Anesthesia Specialists, Johnson Controls, Inc. and Nave Event Design by Rachel Hobgood; and "Walk of Fame" sponsors, Burkett Advertising Associates, Coastal Health Systems of Brevard, GrayRobinson Attorneys at Law, Karl Thorne Trucking and Land Clearing, Inc., Moore Stephens Lovelace, P.A., photoARTworks, Vance, Lotane & Bookhardt, P.A., and Vintage Selections. Invaluable media sponsors include: Brevard Business News, FLORIDA TODAY and SCB Marketing. Other generous sponsors will be recognized at the ball.

"We are so pleased that many of our sponsors continue to support us year after year; they will all be helping our community members have healthier lives," said Richard Boggs, chairman, JPMF board of directors.

General admission tickets to the ball may be purchased for $100 per person. Additional sponsorships are available starting at $350. Space is limited. For more information, call Jess Parrish Medical Foundation at 321-269-4066 or email foundation@parrishmed.com.

Jess Parrish Medical Foundation receives Boeing grant for The Children's Center

TITUSVILLE, FLA, September 1, 2011—Jess Parrish Medical Foundation announced a $5,000 grant received from the Boeing Employees Community Fund for the Parrish Early Care and Education (PECE) program at The Children's Center in Titusville. The grant will provide nearly 1,000 hours of service to special needs and typically developing children.

The PECE program provides high quality developmental and educational care in fully inclusive classrooms where typically developing children and those with special needs learn together. PECE offers a continuum of care including a support group for new mothers, part-time and full-time preschool and child care, and respite care. The Children's Center, serving more than 2,500 children annually, has six non-profit partner agencies on site to assist children with physical, occupational and speech therapy, and one-on-one behavior services. The center also offers parent support programs, birthday parties and much more.

"This grant will allow us to focus on teaching and helping children rather than raising funds to support programs. We're grateful the Boeing Employees Community Fund recognized the need in our community and are providing us with this grant," said Debby Settle, The Children's Center program manager.

"The Children's Center provides an essential service to the community; offering the only child care service, of this kind, in North Brevard. The professional, yet nurturing, environment is positively reflected in each and every one of the kids. The Boeing Employees Community Fund is honored to be a part of their community," said Janet Rawlins, project manager of The Boeing Company.

For more information about The Children's Center, contact 321-264-0855.

Living Healthy Workshops at Parrish Medical Center

For people living with a chronic health condition

TITUSVILLE, FLA, August 25, 2011—Are you or a loved one living with a chronic health condition? If so, you will want to learn more about the Living Healthy Workshop.

A six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), Living Healthy is based on a proven model developed by the Stanford University Patient Education Research Center. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Administration on Aging have adopted the CDSMP model as an effective, evidence-based program.

These workshops are offered in communities worldwide to improve health and reduce hospitalizations. Parrish Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to bring this proven program to North Brevard. There is no cost to attend.

Participants will learn from others who themselves have a chronic health condition. Participants will also learn strategies and gain confidence in their ability to manage their chronic condition, such as:

1. Techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation.
2. Appropriate nutrition and exercise to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and endurance.
3. Effective communication techniques with family, friends and health professionals.
4. Creating a personal action plan.

PMC has received excellent feedback from participants who have attended the workshop, such as: "The best class I have ever taken"; "By attending this workshop I now have increased energy, exercise regularly and have a very positive feeling about myself regarding my health"; "I highly recommend this workshop to anyone with chronic conditions...the members of this workshop have moved forward with their personal health issues; it's very rewarding to be a part of this group."

For information about the next scheduled workshop, contact education coordinator Jenny Evans at 321-268-6596, or email at jenny.evans@parrishmed.com. Workshops are held at Parrish Medical Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. Space is limited and an RSVP is required.

Jess Parrish Medical Foundation receives major gift from Sodexo

TITUSVILLE, FLA, August 22, 2011 — Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) announced a $100,000 gift from Sodexo Health Care for the expansion of the Sodexo Room at Parrish Medical Center (PMC). The gift will fund the addition of a recognition gallery.

Earlier this year, JPMF announced a $350,000 gift from Sodexo to fund "Carey's Guest House", which will provide lodging/overnight stays for visitors with a hospitalized family member who wish to stay close to PMC. The new commitment makes Sodexo's total gifts and pledges more than $750,000.

"The new Sodexo Hospitality Room and Recognition Gallery will continue our mission of healing experiences for everyone all the time®. The area will be more than a place to recognize benefactors; it will focus on the generosity of our community and allow us to tell stories of healing," said George Mikitarian, PMC's president/CEO.

"Sodexo is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for customers, clients and communities, which is in line with PMC's vision of Healing Families—Healing Communities®. This will be a natural extension of our healing hospitality within PMC," said Bob Bucciarelli, senior vice president of Sodexo's Hospital Division.

"Because of Sodexo's commitment to PMC and JPMF, we will be able to provide our benefactors the recognition they deserve for their outstanding generosity. We hope visitors will be drawn to learn more about us and be inspired to get involved in our healing mission and vision," said Laurie Smirl, executive director of JPMF.

For more information about Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, contact 321-269-4066.

About Sodexo
Sodexo in North America Sodexo, Inc. (www.sodexoUSA.com), leading Quality of Daily Life Solutions company in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, delivers On Site Service Solutions in Corporate, Education, Health Care, Government, and Remote Site segments, as well as Motivation Solutions such as Esteem Pass. Sodexo, Inc., headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md., funds all administrative costs for the Sodexo Foundation (www.SodexoFoundation.org), an independent charitable organization that, since its founding in 1999, has made more than $15 million in grants to fight hunger in America. Visit the corporate blog at www.sodexoUSA.com/blog.

Sodexo Health Care Services Sodexo Health Care Services provides essential food and facilities services to hospitals across the country. Healing is more than treating a disease, an illness, or a condition. It means caring for someone's complete physical and emotional well-being. It means supporting guests, doctors, nurses, and non-clinical staff to enhance the healing process. Every day, through the essential food and facility services that we provide, Sodexo Health Care Services helps hospitals nurture a healing environment. That's our promise - to implement programs, systems, and procedures that free a hospital's staff to stay focused on its highest priority: treating patients.

Jess Parrish Medical Foundation and Parrish Medical Center host Symphony of Hope Concert

Celebrate grand opening of new Cancer Care Boutique

TITUSVILLE, FLA, August 19, 2011 — Jess Parrish Medical Foundation's (JPMF) Spirit of Philanthropy network and the Parrish Medical Center (PMC) cancer team hosted the second annual "Symphony of Hope Concert" at PMC on July 28. Three musicians from the Brevard Symphony Orchestra serenaded more than 150 cancer survivors, patients and families who attended the event. Guests also celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated Cancer Care Boutique, which was funded through proceeds received from JPMF's 2010 Masquerade Benefit Ball.

Shown in Parrish Medical Center's new Cancer Care Boutique are (L-R): Marsha Richardson, PMC oncology program coordinator and breast health navigator; Dawn Cummings, cancer survivor and Symphony of Hope guest speaker; Aja Assad, owner of Aja Salon & Day Spa; Betty Thorstenson, licensed orthotic fitter at Sego's Home Medical Equipment; and Gloria Velez-Barone, PMC director of service line development.

Guests had the opportunity to purchase Symphony of Hope "bling" shirts from PMC's Pink Angel Gift Shop to wear to the event. Additionally, Dianne Jennings, PMC cardio/diagnostic imaging coding and QA specialist, created a beautifully decorated bra, which The Downtown Gallery framed to become an exquisite piece of art that was auctioned off at the event.

"The event was a huge success! All the survivors, patients and families enjoyed the beautiful music and were touched by the personal testimony given by Dawn Cummings, local cancer survivor. The event made them feel special, which is particularly important at this time in their cancer journey," said Marsha Richardson, PMC oncology program coordinator and breast health navigator.

Located on PMC's fifth floor, the Cancer Care Boutique provides a pampering environment with the resources to help cancer patients adjust to the social and psychological effects of cancer. The boutique is used to focus on a patient's self-esteem and well-being by providing wigs, turbans, hats, bras and prostheses. Educational consultations are also given. The boutique is available to patients with all types of cancer, with an emphasis on breast cancer.

"This project demonstrates our benefactors' commitment to living PMC's vision of Healing Families—Healing Communities®. We thank them for their generosity and for allowing us to turn this dream into a reality," said Laurie Smirl, executive director, Jess Parrish Medical Foundation. Local experts provide resources to help cancer patients receive healing experiences in the boutique. Aja Assad, owner of Aja Salon & Day Spa in Titusville, is an American Cancer Society volunteer who facilitates the Look Good Feel Better program at PMC. "She has volunteered her expertise in cosmetology for many years and is dedicated to improving the lives of those undergoing cancer treatment by offering suggestions and advice to cope with the appearance side effects of chemotherapy and radiation," said Richardson.

Betty Thorstenson, licensed orthotic fitter at Sego's Home Medical Equipment in Titusville, provides her expertise in fitting patients for proper post-breast surgery garments. "She has worked successfully to provide this service to our patients to better prepare them for their recovery," said Richardson.

The American Cancer Society provides all the resources for the boutique through community donations. Resources include wigs, turbans, hats, bras and prostheses at no cost to the patients.

"We'd like to thank everyone involved who made this boutique possible and who continue to provide resources and support. It is such an invaluable resource for our community," said Gloria Velez-Barone, PMC director of service line development. For more information about the Cancer Care Boutique and the resources available at PMC, contact 321-268-6111, ext. 3544.

A Matter of Balance Workshop at Parrish Medical Center

Learn to reduce your fall risk through exercises to increase strength and balance.

TITUSVILLE, FLA, July 28, 2011—A Matter of Balance is an evidence-based program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have this concern. A Matter of Balance is based upon research conducted by the Roybal Center for Enhancement of Late-Life Function at Boston University.

One out of three adults age 65 and older fall each year. Many people who fall, even if they are not injured, develop a fear of falling. This fear may cause them to limit their activities, leading to reduced mobility, muscle strength and balance, which in turn increases their actual risk of falling. It can also compromise social interaction and increase the risk for isolation, depression, and anxiety. A large number of falls are preventable. A Matter of Balance acknowledges the risk of falling and emphasizes practical coping strategies to reduce fears. Participants learn to view falls and the fear of falling as controllable and set realistic goals for increasing activity. Participants also learn ways to change their environment to reduce fall risk factors and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance. Participants who complete the workshop have increased exercise, social activity, and confidence that they can manage their fall risk.

This program is currently offered at no cost through a grant from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. PMC has two workshops scheduled. The first workshop begins Thursday, August 4 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and will continue each Thursday through September 22 at The Children's Center, 5650 South US1, Titusville. The second workshop begins Friday, September 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and will continue each Friday through November 18 at Parrish's Health & Fitness Center, 2210 Cheney Highway, Titusville. As funds are available, Parrish Medical Center will continue to offer Matter of Balance workshops throughout the community at churches, senior centers, assisted living facilities and community centers.

"We have chosen to bring this evidence-based program to our community because we have a higher population of seniors across Brevard County and in Florida. We want to empower people to be active managers of their health and learn strategies to reduce their risk of falling," says Lori Duester, manager of Parrish Health Village program development.

For more information or to register for A Matter of Balance workshop, contact Jenny Evans at 321-268-6596 or email Jenny.Evans@parrishmed.com.

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Parrish Medical Center's August Sleep Support Group

A.W.A.K.E. — Alert, Well And Keeping Energetic; Learn How to Help Yourself

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (July 18, 2011)—Do you or someone you know suffer from sleep problems? If so, you are encouraged to attend this support group meeting on Monday, August 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John, 5005 Port St. John Parkway (east of the I-95 Port St. John exit). The meetings are held in the Conference Center by the south entrance (near the sleep lab). This is a free community service. Please call 321-268-6408 to register.

The August 1 meeting will include a Sleep Equipment Fair:

• Learn about sleep apnea, new research findings, and services available at the Parrish Sleep Disorders Center.
• A variety of equipment will be on display, including new technology CPAP machines, mask and accessories. In addition Dr. J.B. Keo will be available to answer questions about dental devices to treat sleep apnea. He will also have newer dental device options on display.
• Anyone with a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine, especially older ones, can have them checked by therapy experts and ask questions about CPAP usage and proper mask fitting.
• Free sleep apnea screenings will be done if you, or someone you know may be at risk of sleep apnea.
• Bring your sleep study with you and you can be educated about your condition. Do you feel your pressure has changed or isn't adequate? Join us for a free "CPAP tune-up" (be sure to bring your machine and supplies). Presented by Kristina St. Peter-Weaver, RPSGT
• At every A.W.A.K.E. Support Group meeting you'll have the opportunity to see newer model CPAP machines and masks and receive a free mask fitting.

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Parrish Medical Center employee giving campaign benefits children

TITUSVILLE, FLA, July 14, 2011— Parrish Medical Center (PMC) employees raised more than $125,000 in their fourth annual employee giving campaign that concluded in June. Cochaired by Ryan Hieronymus, Sheryl Shelley, and Rev. Dr. Jerald Smith, the Parrish employee Circle of Giving committee rallied employees and selected a signature project that would further PMC's mission of providing healing experiences for everyone all the time®. The campaign supported the renovation and expansion of The Children's Center (TCC) playground, as well as other foundation projects designated by employees.

When The Children's Center, a service of PMC and one-stop childhood development resource center, opened in 2000, the wheelchair accessible playground was constructed for both special needs and typically developing preschool children ages 2–5. At that time approximately 250 children and their families were served by TCC. Now TCC serves well over 2,500 children annually through the programs offered, including toddler classes for children ages 1–2. The playground is directly related to childhood success as it provides optimum space for therapeutic play and child directed play that is essential to the growth and development in each child. With the increase in the number of children utilizing the playground over the years and the fact that the playground is over 10 years old, renovation and expansion was desperately needed. The new playground will ensure a safe and healthy early childhood development environment accessible to all children, regardless of ability.

Bill Moore, PMC chief information officer and executive sponsor of the Circle of Giving committee, said, "Our employees' generosity is amazing. I'm very proud of the committee and all of our employees who are committed to our vision of Healing Families—Healing Communities®."

The Circle of Giving committee is an extension of the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation. For more information about The Children's Center, call 321-264-0855 or visit parrishchildrenscenter.com.

Parrish Medical Center Circle of Giving committee members (L-R): Sheryl Shelley, cochair;
Misty Wilson, liaison for the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation; Sharon Griffis; Ryan Hieronymus, cochair;
Rev. Dr. Jerald Smith, cochair; and Bill Moore, executive sponsor. Committee members not shown are
Mindy Bachmaier, Kathie Coon, Paul Fender, Tommi Middleton, Peggy Niehoff, Nancy Rhinelander,
Edie Stiner, Wendy Warner and Jim Wolford.

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation accepting Karla Foster, RN, scholarship applications

TITUSVILLE, FLA, July 6, 2011—Applications for the Karla Foster, RN, Memorial Scholarship are now being accepted for students pursuing nursing degrees. The scholarship was established by Doug Foster in loving memory of his wife, Karla, who was tragically killed on September 11, 2006 by a hit and run driver. Karla had been a nurse at Parrish Medical Center (PMC) for more than 22 years.

Scholarship applicants must be residents of North Brevard County, be accepted into a nursing program, and possess a 3.0 or better grade point average. The $3,000 scholarship is in exchange for a one-year commitment to work at Parrish Medical Center. Recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for the next semester award.

Applications are available in the PMC Human Resources department or at the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation. For more information about applying, please contact the PMC Human Resources department at 321-268-6155. The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday, July 27, 2011.

To make a tax-deductible contribution to the Karla Foster, RN, Memorial Scholarship Fund, please contact Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) at 321-269-4066. The JPMF office is located at 213 Broad Street, Titusville, FL 32796.

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Caregiver Academy Sponsored by Parrish Senior Solutions TITUSVILLE, FLA. (June 21, 2011)—Caregivers live with stress and uncertainty every day. Trying to take care of a loved one can be hard, no matter how much you love them. Knowledge is Power! Parrish Senior Solutions sponsors helpful monthly presentations especially for caregivers. Caregiver Academy meets the second Thursday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 805-A Century Medical Drive, Titusville, Fla. 32796. Gain useful information that will help you with your daily care giving, and share time with other caregivers. For additional information please call Janet Rooks. MA, at 321-268-6800. Upcoming presentations: July 14, 2011: Managing Stress August 11, 2011: Stages of Dementia vs, Normal Aging September 8, 2011: Falls: Preventing them as well as dealing with them after they occur October 13, 2011: Useful Adaptive Devises November 10, 2011: Nutrition/Dietary needs of the elderly and their caregivers December 8, 2011: Medical Management of Dementia and other related Illnesses

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Receives $15,000 Grant
from the McKesson Foundation for the
Parrish Medical Center Diabetes Education Program

Money will be used to continue Insulin Voucher Program for those in need of temporary aide

TITUSVILLE, FLA, May 31, 2011 — The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation was awarded a $15,000 grant from the McKesson Foundation for the Parrish Medical Center Diabetes Education Program, located at 951 N. Washington Avenue in Titusville. The grant will help the Diabetes Education Program with its mission to provide quality, cost effective, diabetes education to all patients with diabetes in North Brevard communities.

The PMC Diabetes Education Program recognizes the needs of the under-served and uninsured and provides community outreach programs to address these specific needs. Provisions are made for those patients with financial needs in the form of an Insulin Voucher Program. This system is used to provide a one-time, 30-day supply of diabetes medications to individuals without the funds or insurance necessary to provide this medication. The grant will provide approximately 75 individuals with insulin vouchers. The participants are then assisted with finding long-term, alternative sources to fund their medication needs.

"The beneficiaries of the Insulin Voucher Program greatly appreciate the loving kindness of the service, knowing they owe nothing in return. We are grateful to the McKesson Foundation for allowing us to continue this program," says Kimberly Fischer, manager, PMC Diabetes Education Program.

In the United States today, approximately 25.8 million people are known to have diabetes. That's 8.3 percent of the population. The key to successful diabetes self-management is education and communication with your healthcare professionals. The PMC Diabetes Education Program is the longest running hospital-based education program in Brevard County. It has been providing timely, comprehensive, and cost-effective care to patients since 1995, and continues to offer appropriate and quality education.

Call 321-268-6699 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Go online to www.parrishmed.com and look under Programs and Services for more diabetes information, including a free DiabetesAware online self-assessment.

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Parrish Medical Center Welcomes Erica O'Bryan M.D., Pediatrician TITUSVILLE, FLA. (May 24, 2011)— Parrish Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to welcome Pediatrician Erica O'Bryan, M.D. to its medical staff and the North Brevard Community. Dr. O'Bryan received her medical degree from American University of the Caribbean, Netherlands Antilles, and did her residency at Southern Illinois University Pediatrics, St. John's Children's Hospital, Springfield, Ill. Through her extensive pediatric training and experience at Southern Illinois University, Dr. O'Bryan is able to provide comprehensive multidisciplinary care for a wide variety of pediatric patients. Dr. O'Bryan offers concern for both the patient and the family to bring about a positive experience, whether dealing with a routine physical or a potentially serious illness. Comprehensive Childhood and Adolescent Healthcare Including: School physicals / sport preparticipation exams Growth and development / health maintenance Immunizations Childhood obesity Asthma / allergy diagnosis and treatment ADHD diagnosis and treatment Developmental conditions Prenatal visits Newborn and premature infant health issues Adolescent health issues Dr. O'Bryan's practice—Parrish Pediatrics—welcomes new patients, newborn to 18 years old, and is conveniently located at 1709 Garden Street, Titusville. Walk-ins are welcome and same day sick appointments are available. Most insurances accepted. Please call 321-267-3941 for more information.

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation awards 13 scholarships

TITUSVILLE, FLA, May 18, 2011—Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) awarded $15,000 in scholarships to 13 high school and college students for the 2011–2012 school year. Recipients live in the North Brevard County Hospital District and are pursuing a career in a health-related field. JPMF has been awarding scholarships to deserving students since 1990.

This year's scholarship winners were: Jeremiah Butler and Virginia Leavel – Astronaut High School; Melissa Blaue – Merritt Island High School; Valerie Luman, Kelli Michael, Alana Nelson and Renee Shivel – Titusville High School; Martha Kraft – Emory University; Edith Bracho-Sanchez, Catherine Norris, Alexandra Parrish and Steven Raymond – University of Florida; and Reanne Graves – University of South Florida.

The JPMF scholarship committee is chaired by Bill Terry, who has been a volunteer at Parrish Medical Center (PMC) since 1994. Mr. Terry has accumulated more than 23,000 hours of volunteer service at PMC and has been on the JPMF Board of Directors since 2007. Other committee members are Hugh Brown, Richard Boggs, Santi Bulnes, Dot Hudson, Robert Jordan, Ron Norris, Howard Rinker, DDS, Barbara Terhune, Bernie Vinoski, MD, John Weaver and John Williams, Ph.D. "The scholarship committee takes their task of evaluating the applicants very seriously. It is with great pleasure we are able to award such deserving students these scholarships," said Terry.

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Free Early Detection Screening For Anyone with Family History of COPD/Asthma and other breathing difficulties at Parrish Health & Fitness Center

TITUSVILLE, FL. (May 10, 2011) – The Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation service at Parrish Health & Fitness Center, in collaboration with Accredo, a Medco company, is offering a free Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency screening, Wednesday, May 25, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Space is limited. Reservations are required. Call 321-268-6726 to RSVP.

AAT deficiency is an inherited disorder characterized by low to nonexistent levels of AAT, a protein that protects the lungs from a potentially damaging enzyme produced in the body. Individuals with family history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or any form of lung disease will benefit from this screening. The screening consists of a simple finger stick (fasting is not necessary) and completion of a short questionnaire.

Parrish Health & Fitness Center is located at 2210 Cheney Highway (Hwy. 50), Titusville, FL 32780. PMC's Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation is located within the fitness center and is a medically supervised program that helps improve the health and well-being of people who have heart and/or lung problems. The program uses the expertise of medical professionals associated with Parrish Medical Center in the fields of cardiac and pulmonary medicine, nutrition, nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacology and exercise physiology. Benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation include: exercise programs tailored to your needs; better breathing and overall health; and monthly educational self-management seminars. For more information call 321-268-6726.

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Parrish Health & Fitness Center Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day^®

Local Activities Part of National Movement to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle

TITUSVILLE, Fla. (May 10, 2011) — Parrish Health & Fitness Center will join an estimated 1,000 national events to celebrate the 18th Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day (NSHFD) on Wed., May 25, 2011. As an official host site, Parrish Health & Fitness Center, located at 2210 Cheney Highway (Hwy 50) in Titusville, Fla., will hold a fun event focusing on senior health and wellness.

An estimated 100,000 seniors across the country are expected to help promote active, healthy lifestyles through physical fitness, good nutrition and preventive care. At Parrish Health & Fitness Center, it's a special day just for people over age 55. It is free and open to the public.

The event will include a continental breakfast, health screenings, vendor booths, health information, fitness instruction, physician lectures, reduced-cost lab testing, joint/balance screenings and much more. Space will be limited due to room capacity; all activities will be on a walk-in, first come basis. Seniors who join on this day will pay only $10 for enrollment (it is normally $45). Senior rates are always available on monthly dues.

"Our Senior Health & Fitness Day is a wonderful opportunity for seniors to make, renew, and revitalize their commitment to live healthier lives through better health and wellness," said Jessica Schwartz, Parrish Health & Fitness Center's general manager.

For more information about this event, please call Robin Rymkos at 321-268-6200 or visit parrishhealthandfitness.com. Parrish Health & Fitness Center is a service of Parrish Medical Center in Titusville.

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation's Underwriting Committee Preparing for an Award Winning Performance for this Year's Benefit Ball

TITUSVILLE, FLA, May 9, 2011—Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) will host its annual benefit ball on Friday, October 28, 2011, from 8:00 pm to midnight at La Cita Country Club in Titusville. This year's theme is "Hollywood Nights & Bollywood Dreams...A Night of Fantasy!" Guests will walk down the Hall of Fame reminiscent of old Hollywood and then cross over into the magic of Bollywood with high energy music, brilliant colors and alluring entertainment.

Underwriting committee chair and JPMF board chairman, Richard Boggs of Boggs Gases in Titusville, has begun fundraising efforts toward the $150,000 goal. Proceeds will benefit the prevention and treatment of heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions.

Event co-chairs are Dr. Biju and Lisa Mathews, and Jim and Katherine Musick. Other benefit ball committee members are Kelley Broome, Mary Coleman, Cheryl D'Cruz, Rachel Hobgood, Dot Hudson, Lisa McAlpine, Tricia Parrish, Laurie Smirl, Ann Snodgrass, Tara Sutherland, N. Christine Sylvester, Barbara Terhune and Holly Woolsey.

Tickets to the event are $100 per person and sponsorship opportunities begin at $350. Sponsors will receive special recognition according to level of contribution. For sponsorship and/or event information, call Jess Parrish Medical Foundation at 321-269-4066 or email foundation@parrishmed.com.

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Free Early Detection Screening Offered to Anyone with Family History of COPD/Asthma and other breathing difficulties

At Parrish Health & Fitness Center

TITUSVILLE, FL. (April 25, 2011) – The Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation service at Parrish Health & Fitness Center, in collaboration with Accredo, a Medco company, is offering a free Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency screening, Wednesday, May 25, 3 p.m.–7 p.m. Space is limited. Reservations are required. Call 321-268-6726 to RSVP.

AAT deficiency is an inherited disorder characterized by low to nonexistent levels of AAT, a protein that protects the lungs from a potentially damaging enzyme produced in the body. Individuals with family history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or any form of lung disease will benefit from this screening. The screening consists of a simple finger stick (fasting is not necessary) and completion of a short questionnaire.

Parrish Health & Fitness Center is located at 2210 Cheney Highway (Hwy. 50), Titusville, FL 32780. PMC's Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation is located within the fitness center and is a medically supervised program that helps improve the health and well-being of people who have heart and/or lung problems. The program uses the expertise of medical professionals associated with Parrish Medical Center in the fields of cardiac and pulmonary medicine, nutrition, nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacology and exercise physiology. Benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation include: exercise programs tailored to your needs; better breathing and overall health; and monthly educational self-management seminars. For more information call 321-268-6726.

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Living Healthy Workshops at Parrish Medical Center Learn to better deal with your chronic condition to live a healthier life. TITUSVILLE, FLA, April 20, 2011—Living Healthy is a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) based on a proven model developed by the Stanford University Patient Education Research Center. Living Healthy is a six-week workshop for adults with chronic conditions. Caregivers and loved ones are also invited to attend. Workshops are offered in communities worldwide to improve health and reduce hospitalizations. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Administration on Aging have adopted the CDSMP model as an effective, evidence-based program. Parrish Medical Center offers Living Healthy workshops at no cost and has a workshop beginning Tuesday, May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to noon and will continue each Tuesday through June 21. The workshop will be held at Parrish Medical Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. Participants will learn strategies and gain confidence in their ability to manage their health. The workshops are led by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are nonhealthcare professionals who themselves have a chronic health condition. Subjects covered will include: Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professional Nutrition, problem solving and creating personal action plans. In the U.S., 80 percent of seniors live with at least one chronic condition and 50 percent have two or more chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, asthma, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc. "We have chosen to bring this evidence-based Living Healthy program to our community because we have a higher population of seniors across Brevard County. We want to empower people to be active managers of their health and ultimately improve their quality of life," says Lori Duester, manager of Parrish Health Village program development. Parrish Medical Center has received very encouraging feedback from participants who have attended the workshop, such as "the best class I have ever taken"; "by attending this workshop I now have increased energy, exercise regularly, and have a very positive feeling about myself regarding my health"; "I highly recommend this workshop to anyone with chronic conditions...the members of this workshop have moved forward with their personal health issues; it's very rewarding to be a part of this group." Take charge of your life and register now. Space is limited and an RSVP is required. Call 321-268-6596 or email Jenny.Evans@parrishmed.com.

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation hosts community update, recognizes benefactors

TITUSVILLE, FLA, March 10, 2011—A community update was held for benefactors of the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) on March 1. Former Representative Ralph Poppell and Parrish Medical Center (PMC) President/CEO George Mikitarian were the featured speakers, discussing current issues including health care reform and the impact it will have on community hospitals such as PMC.

Shown with a replica of their glass tile on the Pillar of Honor in the Parrish Medical Center Atrium are (front row, L-R): Michael Boggs, Dollie Boggs, Richard Boggs, N. Christine Sylvester; (second row, L-R): Michelle Boggs Thorne, John Hutsell, division vice president, Sodexo Health Care, and J. J. Parrish III, chairman, Parrish Medical Center Board of Directors.

J.J. Parrish III, chairman of PMC's board of directors, thanked all JPMF benefactors for accomplishments made in 2010, including providing funding for: a Cancer Care Boutique, digital stereotactic breast biopsy technology, the Parrish Health Village, and The Children's Center. Parrish announced a $350,000 commitment by Sodexo Health Care that will name a new three-room hospitality house to be located on the medical center campus at the Parrish Health Village's west end. This new commitment makes Sodexo's total gifts and pledges more than $650,000.

To be named, "Carey's Hospitality House by Sodexo," in recognition of the company's patient experience initiative known as CARES, the hospitality house will open in mid 2011. The house will provide lodging for visitors with a hospitalized family member who wish to stay close to PMC. With warm and healing ambiance, the house will be fully stocked with all the comforts of home.

Parrish also recognized three benefactors for significant commitments in 2010. The PMC Auxiliary was honored for its $300,000 pledge designated for The Children's Center Futures Fund, making their total gifts and pledges more than $600,000. Mrs. N. Christine Sylvester was recognized for her gifts of more than $150,000 including funding for the Butterfly Garden in the Parrish Health Village in memory of her late husband, James H. Sylvester, Jr., as well as funding for The Children's Center playground in honor of her children, Jimmy and Katherine. The Boggs Family was recognized for their gifts of more than $100,000 for the Parrish Health Village. A dedication was held after the event for these benefactors at the base of the grand staircase in the PMC Atrium where glass engraved plaques were installed on a pillar surrounding the staircase in their honor.

"We are able to do amazing things for our community because of the generosity of these benefactors. We can't thank them enough," says Laurie Smirl, executive director, Jess Parrish Medical Foundation.

For more information about Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, contact 321-269-4066.

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Spring Break Camp at The Children's Center in Titusville

Lots of fun activities for children ages 3 –7

TITUSVILLE, FLA, February 17, 2011—Are you looking for a safe, fun environment for your little one during Spring Break? The Children's Center, located at 5650 S. US 1 in Titusville, will hold a Spring Break Camp on Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities will include spring crafts, playground, story time, snacks, indoor gym, music & movement and tons of fun!

One full day is $40 and all five days is $150. All children ages 3 through 7 can participate in this program. Space is limited, so you must register by Monday, March 21. For more information and to register, please call 264-0855 or email childrenscenter@parrishmed.com

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation announces grants chairman and awards community grant

TITUSVILLE, FLA, February 10, 2011—The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) announced the appointment of Jerry W. Allender, Titusville attorney, as chairman of the foundation's community grants committee. Allender, who has served on the JPMF Board of Directors since 1993 and chairman from 2006 to 2008, is serving a second year as chairman of this committee. Also serving on the committee are: Hugh Brown, Santi Bulnes, Kathy Dunn, David Ferguson, Robert Jordan, Jr., J.J. Parrish III, Patricia Parrish, Howard Rinker, D.D.S., and Jason Snodgrass.

The JPMF community grants committee provides small grants totaling $50,000 or more each year to not-for-profit organizations that offer health and wellness related services to North Brevard residents. The foundation recently awarded a $2,000 grant to the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's Black Women's Roundtable, which supported the group's National Empowerment Tour Kick-Off held on February 5, 2011. The event brought more than 150 women together representing diverse views and interests within the black community and focused on motivating women to engage in being healthy, wealthy and wise to improve and advance the community they live in.

"As a non-profit organization raising funds to promote the health and wellness of North Brevard, it is with great pleasure that we are able to award grant funds to small organizations with a shared passion for helping our community," said Allender.

Organizations may apply for grant funds four times per year. The second quarter grant applications are due March 7, 2011. An application may be obtained by contacting JPMF at 321-269-4066.

Free Early Detection Screening Offered For Any person with COPD/Asthma and other breathing difficulties at Parrish Health & Fitness Center

TITUSVILLE, FL. (February 10, 2011) – The Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation service at Parrish Health & Fitness Center, in collaboration with Accredo, a Medco company, is offering a free Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency screening, March 15, 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Space is limited. Reservation is required. Call 321-268-6726 to RSVP.

Individuals with family history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or any form of lung disease will benefit from this screening. The screening consists of a simple finger-stick (fasting is not necessary) and completion of a short questionnaire.

Parrish Health & Fitness Center is located at 2210 Cheney Highway (Hwy. 50), Titusville, FL 32780. PMC's Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation is located within the fitness center and is a medically supervised program that helps improve the health and well-being of people who have heart and/or lung problems. The program uses the expertise of medical professionals associated with Parrish Medical Center in the fields of cardiac and pulmonary medicine, nutrition, nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacology and exercise physiology. Benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation include: exercise programs tailored to your needs; better breathing and overall health; and monthly educational self-management seminars. For more information call 321-268-6726.

Respite Program Open House

Kids and Parents...Need a Night Out?

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (January 21, 2011)—Learn about the Respite Night program designed for parents of kids ages 10 to 15, sponsored by The Children's Center and United Way of Brevard. Experience Respite Night for yourself!

The Respite Program Open House will be held at Parrish Health & Fitness Center, 2210 Cheney Highway, Titusville, Fla., on Saturday, January 29, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Parents and children of all abilities won't want to miss this open house! Fitness specialists will engage the family in fun and fit activities, including Zumba, Spinning, and crafts. Snacks will be provided, you'll have the chance to win door prizes...and more!

Regular Respite Nights are held once a month to give parents a night out while children of all abilities (special needs and normally developing children), siblings, and friends can participate in supervised activities.

For more information about the open house, regular respite nights, or to RSVP call 264-0855.

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Red Hot Heart Health Reception

Celebrating women's heart health and active lifestyles

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (January 21, 2011)—Red symbolizes action, strength, confidence, courage, and vitality. You can be Red Hot at any age. All it takes is the right state of mind, strength of heart, and red attire.

So, put on your red shoes, red dress or red slacks and join us for a uniquely energizing health and wellness experience at Parrish Medical Center's Red Hot Heart Health Reception.

The event will be held on Wednesday, February 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Titusville-Kennedy Space Center, located at 4715 Helen Hauser Boulevard, Titusville (behind the Cracker Barrel off SR 50 west of I-95).

A PMC Art of Healing Hearts (cardiovascular care) and Spirit Of Women event, you'll find health screenings such as free blood pressure checks, blood glucose test, and health risk assessments, along with other health information.

You'll also get a chance to learn some red hot Zumba moves during the Zumba dance/fitness demonstration before the program. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness program.

Then from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. hear board-certified Interventional Cardiologist Amitra Caines, M.D. as she shares information on "Advances in Heart Disease Treatments for Women."

This event is free for Spirit of Women® members, and $5 general admission for nonmembers. Seating is limited so please RSVP to 321-268-6110. Red social attire is appropriate. Hot hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served, and a cash bar will be available.

Women and Heart Disease: Fast Facts*

You can make a difference in your heart health. Take that first step and be Red Hot at any age.

• Heart disease is the leading cause of death of American women, killing more than a third of them.
• More than 200,000 women die each year from heart attacks—five times as many women as from breast cancer.
• More than 42 million women are currently living with some form of cardiovascular disease.
• 35.3% of deaths in American women over the age of 20, or more than 432,000, are caused by cardiovascular disease each year.
• More women die each year of congestive heart failure than men, accounting for 56.3% of all heart failure deaths.

Who is at risk?

• Cigarette smoking results in a 2 –3 times increased risk of dying from heart disease.
• 48% of adult women have a total cholesterol of at least 200mg/dL.
• 50%, and more, of women get no leisure time physical activity.
• 58%, and more, of women are overweight or obese.
• Women with diabetes are 2.5 times more likely to have heart attacks.

Affects more women than men

• More women than men die of heart disease each year.
• Women are less likely than men to receive appropriate treatment after a heart attack.
• Women comprise only 27% of participants in all heart-related research studies.

*WomenHeart: The National Coalition For Women With Heart Disease

Do you know your numbers?*
It is recommended that individuals keep these critical health numbers within the following ranges: *WomenHeart: The National Coalition For Women With Heart Disease

• Fasting Blood Sugar: less than 100
• Total Cholesterol: less than 200
• LDL "Bad" Cholesterol: less than 100
• HDL ("Good") Cholesterol: 50 or higher
• Triglycerides: less than 150
• Blood pressure: less than 130/80
• Fasting Glucose: less than 100
• Body Mass Index (BMI): less than 25
• Waist Circumference: less than 35 inches

*American Heart Association

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New Year! New You! Fitness Challenges

Free for a limited time at Parrish Health & Fitness Center

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (January 19, 2011)— Parrish Health & Fitness Center challenges you and others to burn off those holiday pounds by joining one of three interactive health challenges: calorie burn challenge, fitness challenge, or weight loss challenge.

Fitness center members and nonmembers alike are invited to join one, or all three, of the five-week challenges beginning Monday, January 24. Simply go to http://parrish.totalhealthinteractive.com.

Challenge details include:

• Free to Join
• Dynamic Leader Board
• Weekly Reports
• Private Personal Wellness Trial Account (an engaging web-based system that combines social networking, health activity, daily health guidance, competition and fun).
• Prizes (personal training packages, one-month free memberships, among other prizes)
• Challenge begins January 24
• Sign up deadline is February 7

The NEW YEAR! NEW YOU! fitness challenges are part of the Parrish fitness center's new web-based Parrish Total Health Interactive service that gives its members 24-hour access to fitness and wellness resources. Nonmembers are invited to participate on a trial basis from January 24 until February 28. Members who have not yet registered for Parrish Total Health Interactive contact a client service representative at 321-268-6200.

Take the challenge and sign up today at parrishhealthandfitness.com and click on NEW YEAR! NEW YOU! For more information, contact Parrish Health & Fitness Center at 321-268-6200.

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation accepting scholarship applications

TITUSVILLE, FLA, January 13, 2011—Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) is now accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in a medical/healthcare field related to human health. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $1,500 and recipients will be announced in May.

Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who reside in the Parrish Medical Center service area (SR 528 north to the Brevard/Volusia county line). Students must have a 3.0 grade point average or greater, based on a 4.0 scale. Students who have been awarded a JPMF scholarship in previous years may reapply, provided they are continuing in a medical/healthcare field related to human health and have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average.

High school students who attend Astronaut High, Space Coast High and Titusville High may obtain an application from the Guidance Office at their school. Others may obtain an application by calling the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation at 321-269-4066. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 18, 2011.

Resolve to Quit Smoking in 2011: Freedom From Smoking® group classes start January 19 TITUSVILLE, FLA (December 29, 2010) — Your Parrish Medical Center care partners want to help you resolve to quit smoking in 2011. The American Lung Association's Freedom from Smoking® group clinics will be offered at PMC's main campus, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, every Wednesday from January 19 to February 23, 2011. The six-week series of classes will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the third floor Women's Center conference room (accessible from the main entrance elevators). To register, call 321-268-6287. Classes are free and open to the public. Group clinics have helped hundreds of thousands quit smoking; it's considered the gold standard for smoking cessation programs. This six-session program is done in a group setting, since the support of others is a beneficial component of the quitting process. The group sessions are led by an expert who understands how hard it is for smokers to quit. Freedom From Smoking classes help individuals learn about: Medicines that can help you stop smoking Lifestyle changes that make quitting easier Preparing for Quit Day Managing stress Avoiding weight gain Developing a new self-image How to stay smoke-free for good Even if you have tried to quit smoking before but didn't succeed, try again. It takes most people several tries before they can quit for good. Call 321-268-6287 to register.

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Learn to better deal with your chronic condition to live a healthier life. 2011 Living Healthy Workshops at Parrish Medical Center TITUSVILLE, FLA, December 16, 2010—Parrish Medical Center (PMC) will continue to offer Living Healthy workshops in 2011. Living Healthy is a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) based on a proven model developed by the Stanford University Patient Education Research Center. Living Healthy is a six-week workshop for adults with chronic conditions. Caregivers and loved ones are also invited to attend. Workshops are offered in communities worldwide to improve health and reduce hospitalizations. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Administration on Aging have adopted the CDSMP model as an effective, evidence-based program. Parrish Medical Center offers Living Healthy workshops at no cost and has two workshops beginning in early 2011. One begins Monday, January 10 from noon to 2:30 p.m. and will continue each Monday through February 14. Another begins Wednesday, February 16 from 9:30 a.m. to noon and will continue each Wednesday through March 23. The workshops will be held at Parrish Medical Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. Participants will learn strategies and gain confidence in their ability to manage their health. The workshops are led by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are nonhealthcare professionals who themselves have a chronic health condition. Subjects covered will include: Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals Nutrition, problem solving and creating personal action plans. In the U.S., 80 percent of seniors live with at least one chronic condition and 50 percent have two or more chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, asthma, arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, etc. "We have chosen to bring this evidence-based Living Healthy program to our community because we have a higher population of seniors across Brevard County. We want to empower people to be active managers of their health and ultimately improve their quality of life," says Lori Duester, manager of Parrish Health Village program development. Parrish Medical Center completed four Living Healthy workshops in 2010 and received encouraging feedback from participants, such as: "The best class I have ever taken"; "By attending this workshop I now have increased energy, exercise regularly, and have a very positive feeling about myself regarding my health"; "I highly recommend this workshop to anyone with chronic conditions...the workshop members have moved forward with their personal health issues; it's very rewarding to be a part of this group." Take charge of your life and register now. Space is limited and an RSVP is required. Call 321-268-6596 or email Jenny.Evans@parrishmed.com.

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Elects New Officers TITUSVILLE, FLA, November 22, 2010—Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF), the philanthropic arm of Parrish Medical Center (PMC), announced the election of Richard Boggs as chairman of the board of directors. Boggs is vice president of Boggs Gases, a family-owned medical gas company based in Titusville. Boggs grew up in Titusville and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He worked as a Health Care Consultant for Andersen Consulting and Ernst & Young before returning to Titusville in 1994. Boggs lives in Winter Park with his wife Elizabeth. Other officers and members of the executive board voted into office at JPMF's annual meeting on September 29, 2010 include, Christopher Broome, Esq. (chairman-elect), Barbara Terhune (vice chairman), E. Eugene Sego, R.Ph. (secretary), Jessie Kirk (treasurer), Jason L. Snodgrass (immediate past chairman), and George Mikitarian (PMC president and CEO). Also named as committee chairs and members at large were: Judy Allender, Hugh M. Brown, Randy Coleman, Christopher Manion, M.D., Christine Sylvester and Rachel Terry. Also serving as directors are Santiago Bulnes, Herman Cole, Kathy Dunn, David D. Ferguson, Tim Hartsfield, Dorothy Hudson, Robert Jordan, Jr., Kerry Kennedy, Dr. Albert M. Koller, Jr., Roger Miller, Katherine Musick, J.J. Parrish III, Tricia Parrish, Dr. Howard Rinker, D.D.S., Turmy Sieveking, Tim Skeldon, Gregory Sparkman, William Terry, Nancy Turgeon, Bernard Vinoski, M.D., John Weaver, Dr. John Williams and Bob Yarbrough. Newly elected to serve three-year terms were Timothy Hartsfield, Harris Corporation and Dr. Albert M. Koller, Jr., SpaceTEC. The newly elected executive committee of the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Board of Directors (L-R): Jason L. Snodgrass (immediate past chairman), Rachel Terry, E. Eugene Sego, R.Ph (secretary), Jessie Kirk (treasurer), Randy Coleman, Barbara Terhune (vice chairman), Christopher Manion, M.D., Richard Boggs (chairman), Christine Sylvester, Christopher Broome, Esq. (chairman-elect), and Judy Allender. Not pictured are: George Mikitarian (Parrish Medical Center President and CEO) and Hugh M. Brown.

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Celebrates Masquerade Ball Success

TITUSVILLE, FLA, November 15, 2010—The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation's (JPMF) Masquerade at Monte Carlo Benefit Ball held October 29, 2010 at La Cita Country Club, resulted in net proceeds of more than $133,000.

With 69 sponsors and 300 in attendance, the event was a huge success! The proceeds will create a Cancer Care Boutique on the 5th floor of Parrish Medical Center, as well as provide assistance for children and their families at The Children's Center.

The Monte Carlo inspired evening began with live entertainment by Scott and Scotty Cockerham and dancers from Parrish Health & Fitness Center. Guests then tried their luck at "games of chance" for an entry to win exquisite gift baskets. Barbara West, News Anchor WFTV, Channel 9 News, gave a presentation on the projects being funded through the event and assisted with the live auction hosted by American Fundraising Auctions. Guests bid on trips to Monte Carlo, Pebble Beach and the Sonoma Valley, Tuscany, France, Alaska and a Blue Danube River Cruise, along with jewelry and a treasure chest. Bonnie Sego was the lucky winner of the 1.5 carat diamond necklace donated by Jon Miller of Jon's Fine Jewelry in Cocoa Village. Dancing and entertainment continued until the midnight grand finale and reverse raffle drawing. Three lucky winners shared the $7,777 jackpot. Proceeds from the raffle benefit The Children's Center.

"On behalf of the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation board of directors and staff, along with the Cancer Care and The Children's Center staff, we thank all those who attended, volunteered, purchased raffle tickets, contributed to the baskets or otherwise helped make this event an outstanding success for Parrish Medical Center and the North Brevard community," said Richard Boggs, chairman of the JPMF board of directors.

Integrative Medicine Seminar Hosted by Parrish Health & Fitness Center Learn about the "whole person" healing process. TITUSVILLE, Fla. (October 25, 2010)— Learn how patients and their physicians should work together in a "whole person" healing process. Parrish Health & Fitness Center will host Authrine Whyte, M.D., PhD for "An Introduction into Integrative Medicine and Your Journey to Wellness" on Thursday, November 4 from 6 p.m. –7 p.m. in the Parrish Health & Fitness Center, 2210 Cheney Highway (Hwy 50) in Titusville, Fla. Dr. Whyte is board certified in family medicine. Integrative medicine is healing-oriented medicine that takes into account the whole person—body, mind and spirit—including all aspects of lifestyle. Dr. Whyte combines the use of conventional medicine with natural, effective, less-invasive interventions to treat illness and help you maintain your health and wellness. Integrative Medicine emphasizes the partnership between the patient and physician in the healing process, and considers all of the factors that influence health, wellness and disease. For more information call 321-268-6202. No reservations are required.

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Parrish Medical Center introduces InQuickER

Bypass ER waiting room and a 15-minute guarantee

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (October 18, 2010)— Parrish Medical Center is pleased to introduce InQuickER, an online advance registration process that allows people to bypass the emergency waiting room. InQuickER is an online early-registration system for the emergency room (ER) and urgent care center. Prospective patients with lower-acuity conditions can register online to "hold their place." Instead of spending time in the waiting room, they are able to wait at home.

It's fast and easy. The cost for this service is only $4.99 for the emergency room at Parrish Medical Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. The service fee is currently being waived at the MedFast Urgent Care Center located inside the Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John, 5005 Port St. John Parkway, Port St. John.

InQuickER guarantees that patients who register online and provide all requested information will be seen within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time.

To use InQuickER, simply go to www.parrishmed.com and click on the InQuickER icon on the homepage. Follow the online instructions to hold your place in line. If you need immediate treatment, do not use InQuickER. Go directly to the emergency room or call 911.

Parrish Medical Center is the exclusive provider of InQuickER in the Brevard County area. For more information, visit www.parrishmed.com.

Facts

What is InQuickER?
InQuickER is an online early-registration system for the emergency room (ER) and urgent care center. Prospective patients with lower-acuity conditions can register online to "hold their place" in the ER. Instead of spending time in the waiting room, they are able to wait at home. It's fast and easy. There is a nominal convenience fee applied at the time of registration.

How can I use InQuickER?
Simply go to www.parrishmed.com and click on the InQuickER icon on the home page. Follow the online instructions to hold your place in line. You'll receive a "projected treatment time" when you complete the online registration process. Arrive at the ER at this time in order to be seen within 15 minutes.

What if my condition requires immediate treatment?
If you need immediate treatment, do not use InQuickER. Go directly to the emergency room or call 911.

How can you schedule ER treatment? Isn't the ER based on triage?
All emergency departments use a triage system to evaluate incoming patients. As a result, patients with low-acuity symptoms may experience a longer wait while patients with higher-acuity symptoms receive priority treatment. InQuickER allows patients with lower-acuity symptoms to wait at home, rather than in the waiting room.

Patients who use InQuickER wait just as long (or longer) to be seen as other patients; InQuickER does not shorten the wait time, it simply allows prospective patients to wait at home or at another location before coming in to the ER.

What if a more urgent patient arrives at my projected treatment time?
If the ER triage nurse determines that another patient has a greater need of immediate treatment when you arrive, that patient will receive prioritized treatment.

What if I am not seen within 15 minutes of my chosen treatment time?
InQuickER is backed by a 15-minute money-back guarantee; see the website at www.inquicker.com for details. Feedback from past InQuickER users indicates that over 95% of the people who register with InQuickER are seen in 15 minutes or less.

Which ERs currently offer the InQuickER service?
InQuickER is available at a growing list of emergency departments and urgent care centers around the country. Parrish Medical Center is the exclusive provider of InQuickER in the Brevard County area.

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Parrish Medical Center Offers Support Groups and Classes for New Parents, Children and Families

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (October 18, 2010)—Parrish Medical Center offers a number of monthly support groups and classes for new parents, children, and families. Contact the individual numbers listed for more information.

Moments to Miracles: Childbirth Education Class
Call 321-268-6790 for dates and times
$50 per couple (preregistration required)
Held at PMC Conference Center

Beginning Breastfeeding Class
Third Monday each month, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
321-268-6682 to register (Free)
Held at The Children's Center, 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville

MAK Gathering (Mothers and Kids) Support Group – Birth to Preschool
A place to meet other mothers to gain knowledge and support on child development issues. Facilitated by Parrish Medical Center Lactation Consultant Eileen LoPresti.
Every Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 –11:30 a.m.
Call 321-268-6682 or 321-264-0855 for more information
Held at The Children's Center, 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville

Playgroup Pals for ages 1 –4
A certified teacher facilitates in an inclusive environment. A one-hour group includes indoor gym time, music, stories and sensory experiences.
Monday and Wednesday mornings, times vary
Call 321-264-0855 for more information
$37 per month or $100 per quarter session
Held at The Children's Center, 5650 South Washington Ave., Titusville

Mom's Morning Out: Ages 2 –4
Children enjoy a morning of crafts, story time, music, playground, indoor gym and sensory fun.
Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. –11:30 a.m.
$40 per week (snack provided)
Call Kathy Simonsen at 264-0855; held at The Children's Center, 5650 S. Washington Ave. Titusville

Respite Nights Parent night out while children with special needs, siblings, and friends participate in outside time, crafts, indoor play and fitness fun. Staff includes qualified instructors/ teachers, PMC registered nurse on site and volunteers. Sponsored in part by United Way of Brevard.
4 p.m. –8 p.m., Saturday, November 13
To register for Respite Night call 321-264-0855 or e-mail kathy.simonsen@parrishmed.com
Children 9 and under at The Children's Center, 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville: $20 first child; $5 each additional sibling.
Children 10 and over at Parrish Health & Fitness, 2210 Cheney Hwy, Titusville: $25 first child $5 each additional sibling

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Parrish Medical Center to Host Brain Game Challenge

Event encourages individuals to be proactive about brain health

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (October 13, 2010)— Individuals of any age will be challenged to take steps towards good brain health when Parrish Medical Center hosts the "Brain Game Challenge" on Sunday, November 14 from 2 –4 p.m. in the PMC conference center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, Fla. No reservations are required.

This free event is a collaborative partnership between Parrish Medical Center, Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation, Benton House, and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. The partnering agencies are working together to provide the community with information, education, resources and support to those affected by, or caregivers for, loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

"We are very excited to bring this event to the North Brevard community. Both my parents had Alzheimer's disease, so this cause is near and dear to my heart," said Dr. Pat Manning, PMC and Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation board member.

The Brain Game Challenge is designed for people of all ages, abilities and interests. Attendees can participate in puzzles, logic and memory games. Educational materials on how to make healthier lifestyle choices will also be available.

The event is part of an initiative sponsored by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), a national nonprofit organization composed of 1,400 member organizations that provide hands-on support to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their families.

"It is never too early or too late to build up good health habits, including brain health," said Eric J. Hall, AFA's president and chief executive officer. "This event is designed to show that the path to successful aging can be both educational and entertaining."

AFA developed the Brain Game Challenge around the concept that flexing and stretching your brain, just like flexing and stretching other parts of your body, is critical for a successful aging workout. So much so that experts suggest that people of all ages exercise both their brains and bodies on a daily basis. Research suggests that regular mental workouts may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease or other memory disorders by enhancing cognitive reserve, stimulating growth of new brain cells, and maintaining or strengthening connections between brain cells.

Currently, Alzheimer's disease, which results in loss of memory and other intellectual functions, affects as many as 5.1 million Americans. The incidence is expected to increase dramatically in line with the nation's aging population; advanced age is the greatest known risk factor. In Brevard County, 20 percent of the population is over age 65—a higher percentage than any other Florida county or the U.S. in general. Alzheimer's disease is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.

Parrish Senior Solutions can connect you to information, community resources and support for seniors, their families and caregivers. Call 321-268-6800, email seniorsolutions@parrishmed.com or visit www.parrishmed.com.

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Come and Celebrate The Children's Center 10-Year Anniversary

Community Invited to Celebrate with a FREE Children's Concert

TITUSVILLE, FLA, October 5, 2010 — The Children's Center, located in South Titusville, will celebrate 10 years of providing early childhood programs, services and support for children and their families on Saturday, November 6, from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Titusville Performing Arts Center at Titusville High School, 150 Terrier Trail.

Join us as we recognize the children, volunteers, partners and employees who have been a part of The Children's Center for 10 years. A "walk down memory lane" slide show will take you through the years and introduce you to our past and present families as they have participated in the many childhood development programs housed at the center.

"We are looking forward to celebrating the growth of the children and families we have touched over the past 10 years," said Center Manager Lori Duester. "This event is also a chance for us to say thank you to the many people in our community who have supported and partnered with us in our efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of young children throughout Brevard County."

You'll get your toes tapping with Brian Slawson as "Boomer" with his BOOMERBEATS performance using a dazzling array of percussion instruments and toys. Brian is Julliard trained and a Grammy-nominated percussionist. He is currently a member of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra.

Then you can Bop Till You Drop with "Mr. Al," a musician-turned-educator-turned-entertainer who will get you up singing, dancing, moving and grooving! Mr. Al travels throughout the U.S. and abroad performing sold-out concerts for children and families. He also writes, produces and records his pop-styled educational music and has produced 20 CDs. Mr. Al has also been honored with numerous Parents' Choice and NAPPA awards! And what's a party without cake? The grand finale will be cake for all! So mark your calendar and help us celebrate The Children's Center 10th Anniversary with fun and family.

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Knowing the Facts about Domestic Violence

A workshop for anyone interested in learning more about domestic violence TITUSVILLE, FLA. (October 4, 2010)— Parrish Medical Center, Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John, and the Women's Center present are co-sponsoring this important presentation. It will be held on Thursday, October 21, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John Community Room, 5005 Port St. John Parkway (east of the I-95 Port St. John exit).

The Women's Center will present information on a basic understanding of what domestic violence is; the resources available to victims of domestic violence; the services provided by the Women's Center in North Brevard; and opportunities available to the community for people to get involved.

Established in 1975, the Women's Center is a nonprofit organization serving the needs of women and their families with programs that evolve to meet the changing needs in women's lives. They are designed to help women help themselves to develop safe, healthy, and self-sufficient lives. Recent events led to the expansion of domestic violence victim's services into Titusville and North Brevard, which will soon include a domestic violence victim's shelter for women and their children.

The mission of the Women's Center is to empower women and their families by providing support, education, counseling, information and services. For additional information about the Women's Center, call 321-607-6811, or visit the website at www.WomensCenterInBrevard.org. The workshop is meant for anyone interested in learning more about domestic violence.

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Parrish Health & Fitness Announces Customer Service Week TITUSVILLE, FLA. (September 24, 2010)— In recognition of Customer Service Week, October 4–8, Parrish Health & Fitness is offering a 50 percent discount on enrollment fees to prospective members. Current members will enjoy daily discounts on featured retail store items along with prize drawings. They'll also have the opportunity to learn more about hospital services including Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Laboratory Services, the new MedFast Urgent Care Center (located inside the Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John), and others. Parrish Health & Fitness Center, located at 2210 Cheney Highway (Hwy 50) in Titusville, Fla., is a service of Parrish Medical Center. The 38,000 square foot facility sits on 10-acres and includes: On-site walk-in lab services Cardiopulmonary, Physical and Aquatic rehabilitation services Two indoor heated pools Half-mile outdoor walking/jogging path Human Sport® equipment for total body strength and stability training Three studios for group fitness, cycling and personal training 80+ group fitness classes per week Steam rooms and saunas Outdoor basketball court Personal training, Wellness Coaching and more For membership information call 321-268-6200 or check out our Web site www.Parrishhealthandfitness.com.

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Are You At Risk for PAD? Know Your Risk for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) TITUSVILLE, FLA, September 9, 2010 – People have PAD when the arteries in their legs become narrowed or clogged with fatty deposits or plaque. The buildup of plaque causes the arteries to harden and narrow, which is called atherosclerosis. When leg arteries are hardened and clogged, blood flow to the legs and feet is reduced. Some people call this poor circulation. Take a moment to answer these PAD screening questions: Do you have high blood pressure? Do you have diabetes? Do you have high or abnormal blood cholesterol levels? Have you had heart disease, heart attack, stroke or TIA? Do you have a family history (parent, sister or brother) of PAD, heart attack, stroke, or TIA? Do you have aching, cramping or pain in your legs when you walk or exercise that goes away when you rest? Do you smoke, or used to smoke? Do you have any ulcers or sores on your feet or legs that are slow in healing? Are you African American? If you answered yes to any of these risk factors we invite you to a FREE PAD screening at Parrish Medical Center. The Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) test takes 20–30 minutes, and you are only required to remove shoes and socks. Call Parrish Medical Center (PMC) at 268-6150 and make an appointment for a FREE PAD screening. They are performed at PMC on Wednesdays and Thursdays every half hour from 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Sometimes, people ignore their leg pain and think it is just a sign they are getting older. As a result, many people with PAD do not know they have it and do not get treatment. It is important to discuss any leg or thigh pain you may be having with your health care provider since it may be a warning sign of a serious disease such as PAD. Finding and treating PAD early can help keep your legs healthy, lower your risk for heart attack or stroke, and save your life and limbs.

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Parrish Medical Center welcomes Julie Chevillet, D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon to North Brevard

Julie Chevillet, D.O., Orthopedic Surgeon

TITUSVILLE, FL (September 3, 2010)— Parrish Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to welcome Orthopedic Surgeon Julie Chevillet, D.O., to its medical staff and the North Brevard community. Dr. Chevillet has extensive experience treating a wide range of conditions, including, but not limited to: Pediatrics Specialties: Growth plate injuries or fractures, Sports injuries, Leg length discrepancy, Scoliosis, In-toeing, Clubfoot

Children and Adult Specialties: Chronic or acute foot and ankle pain injuries, Ankle sprains and fractures, Achilles tendinitis or tears, Osteoarthritis and arthritis in the foot or ankle, Deformities of the foot and ankle, congenital or acquired

Dr. Chevillet completed her fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics at Nationwide Children's Hospital (recognized by U.S. News and World Reports' 2008 best hospitals list and ranked in the top 10 Pediatric Orthopedic programs in the country by Parent's magazine) in Columbus, Ohio. She served as a Clinical Fellow in foot and ankle treatment at the Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

She earned her medical degree at Nova Southeastern University, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and completed her residency and internship at Doctor's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, an affiliate of Ohio University College of Medicine.

Prior to her medical training, Dr. Chevillet was a National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division I, PAC-10 strength and conditioning coach for Washington State University and an instructor for its Department of Kinesiology. She was an elite NCAA Division I, PAC-10 shot put, discus and hammer thrower; and an accomplished Olympic-style weight lifter and competitive swimmer.

Dr. Chevillet welcomes new patients (adults and children) and accepts most insurance. She joins the Parrish Human Motion Institute® multi-specialty group of Anthony Allotta, D.O., Sports Medicine, Aaron Smith, D.O., Neurosurgeon, and Patrick Sonser, M.D., Physiatry and Physical Medicine. Their office is conveniently located on the second floor of the Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John, located at 5005 Port St. John Parkway. For an appointment call 321-433-2247.

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Public Service Announcement

Medical Reminders to Help You Prepare for a Hurricane

Get a 30-day supply of necessary medications.
If you are taking prescription medications and normally purchase them from your local pharmacy, try to have a 30-day supply on hand. This is not as easy as it sounds – many insurance companies will not authorize the filling of additional days or months worth of a medication unless ordered by the state to do so in emergency situations, such as natural disasters. Make your medication plan now. This plan should include speaking with a health insurance representative, pharmacist or your physician about options to acquire extra medications, one of which may include paying cash for your 30-day supply.

Call your dialysis center for a temporary plan of care.
If you are on dialysis, call your dialysis center to make a plan of action for your care.
Do not miss a treatment prior to bad weather and make sure to follow your doctor-ordered diet very closely. Read the patient care information provided to you by your doctor. It includes medical information to assist you and phone numbers to the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Network. Only your doctor can recommend if it is medically safe for you to miss treatments and can advise you on whether or not you should be admitted to a hospital during a hurricane. Special needs shelters do not offer dialysis and some centers may be closed during a hurricane. When the storm passes, contact your dialysis center for further instructions or go to your hospital for short-term care if your center is closed.

The hospital is not a county shelter.
County shelters are designated throughout the county, mostly in elementary schools. The hospital is not a designated shelter and does not take evacuees. In North Brevard, the designated shelters are located at Mims, Apollo, and Imperial Estates elementary schools.

Make shelter arrangements if you are oxygen dependent.
You may be eligible for care at a special needs shelter, based on your medical needs and availability. If you are an oxygen-dependent person, be sure to get your oxygen tanks filled. You should try to have two days worth of oxygen on hand. Also make shelter arrangements now. If you do not plan to evacuate, contact the Brevard County Office of Emergency Management at 321-637-6670 for more information on how to register for special needs shelter. If you wait until a hurricane hits to make shelter arrangements, it will be too late.

General Preparation for a Hurricane
For complete information on what you can do to prepare for a disaster or hurricane, go online to the Brevard County Office of Emergency Management Web site at www.brevardcounty.us/EOC. You will find valuable information to help prepare your home and family before a hurricane strikes.

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Parrish Medical Center contest winners Albert Gutierrez, 13 (left), Titusville, and Jada Britt, 15, (right) Mims, learned valuable basketball lessons from Orlando Magic Center Dwight Howard at the "Hang With Dwight Howard Basketball Camp" held at the University of Central Florida in Orlando in early August.

"Hang with Dwight Howard Basketball Camp" Contest Winners Announced by Parrish Medical Center

TITUSVILLE, FLA, August 16, 2010—Parrish Human Motion Institute®, the exclusive sports medicine partner of the 2010 Old Spice Dwight Howard Basketball Camp, announced the two lucky winners of the Hang With Dwight Howard Basketball Camp Contest. They were Albert Gutierrez, 13, from Titusville, and Jada Britt, 15, from Mims. Their winning entries were randomly chosen from hundreds of entries received during the previous month.

Each winner had their camp fees paid to join Olympic gold medal winner and Orlando Magic Center Dwight Howard for nine hours of expert instruction, a camp T-shirt, camp team photo and other prizes.

While kids worked on fundamentals, parents interacted with Parrish Human Motion Institute physicians, Dr. Anthony Allotta and Dr. Patrick Sonser.

This annual camp was held from August 2–4, 2010, at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, and was open to boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 18.

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MedFast Urgent Care Center Open House

Located inside the Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John

Titusville, FL, May 28, 2010 — Join us for the MedFast Urgent Care ribbon cutting and open house, Tuesday, June 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at a new location inside the Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John, 5005 Port St. John Parkway, just east of I-95. MedFast Urgent Care Centers is opening its new location inside Port St. John's largest outpatient healthcare center in a new $1.1 million addition.

The MedFast Urgent Care Center at Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John will provide the community with its first comprehensive, urgent care facility. Adding this care inside the Parrish Healthcare Center offers access to doctors every day of the week without an appointment.

Fast and easy access to:

• Emergency room-experienced physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners, seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Results/medical record of urgent care visits, including images, sent to patient's primary care physician
• Most insurance plans accepted and cash payments for services.

Advanced urgent care services include: abdominal pain, asthma/bronchitis/sinusitis, cellulitis, infections (ear, urinary tract, respiratory, etc.), fractures, gastrointestinal (GI) or genitourinary (GU) complaints, general medicine, headaches, lacerations (stitches), pelvic pain, sprains/strains/sports injuries, physicals: annual/basic (ages 18+), camp, executive, school, sports and DOT/DOE/OSHA/Resp.

Full-service diagnostic services available at Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John include: CT, MRI, ultrasound, x-ray, mammography (all digital), heart function testing (stress, nuclear, EKG and others), laboratory (blood) testing, full-time physician specialists, diabetes support and education, wound healing, physical and occupational therapy and sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment.

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Recognizes Local Women For Their Spirit of Philanthropy

TITUSVILLE, FLA, May 17, 2010 — From a field of 29 nominees, the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation awarded 11 North Brevard women with Spirit of Philanthropy awards at the second annual Spirit of Philanthropy Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Parrish Medical Center. Donna Skattum, managing editor of SpaceCoast Living and events editor of SpaceCoast Business, served as the master of ceremony. Honorees were:

• Rising Star Award for outstanding young female philanthropist ages 14-20: Frankie Eschweiler, Astronaut High School Sophomore; and Mitzy Gonzalez, Titusville High School Senior.
• Community Hero Award for outstanding woman of philanthropy at least 21 years of age: Sara Ann Conkling, Community Volunteer; Cindy Flachmeier, MSW, Community Services Council; and Margaret Kinslow, Brevard Literacy.
• Healthcare Hero Award for a female clinical professional: Stephanie Haridopolos, MD, Melbourne, Fla.; Marsha Richardson, MSN, RN, OCN, Parrish Medical Center; and Janet Rooks, MSW, Parrish Senior Solutions.
• Spirit of Philanthropy Lifetime Achievement Award for a woman 55 and older: Billie Fitzgerald, Marion Sharkey and Rachel Terry.

The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation began the Spirit of Philanthropy as an extension of the national Spirit of Women initiative sponsored by Parrish Medical Center. The Spirit of Philanthropy honors and celebrates the power and passion of women leaders who actively contribute their time, talent or treasure to make our community a better place in which to live, work and raise families.

"Every person who engages in philanthropy in one way or another makes our county stronger," said Lisa Mathews, 2010 Spirit of Philanthropy Chairwoman. "The Spirit of Philanthropy women's initiative is giving women throughout Brevard, and especially North Brevard, a networking tool that provides new opportunities for them to improve everyone's quality of life. We are extremely proud of all the women who were nominated for this meaningful award," she added.

Parrish Medical Center is central Florida's only Spirit of Women Network hospital and has earned the prestigious Spirit of Women Premier Hospital designation for excellence in women's health. The designation is awarded only to hospitals that meet and/or exceed national women's health standards of excellence, as defined by the Office of Women's Health and Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS). As part of a comprehensive evaluation process, PMC demonstrated innovation and excellence in women's programming across the board and earned the designation as a Premier Hospital by meeting 100 percent of the standards and earning an overall perfect score. The Premier Hospital designation is earned by hospitals that meet or exceed at least 80 percent of the standards. The National Standards of Excellence in Women's Health require focus on women-centered care, call-to-action education, and access to care in seven different areas.

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation awards 20 scholarships

TITUSVILLE, FLA, May 14, 2010—Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) awarded $15,500 in scholarships to 20 high school and college students for the 2010–2011 school year. Recipients live in the North Brevard County Hospital District and are pursuing a career in a health-related field. JPMF has been awarding scholarships to deserving students since 1990.

This year's scholarship winners were: Matthew Bahr, Sarah Dingess, Brandy Fowler and Martha Kraft – Astronaut High School; Alexis Hutchison and Andy Phan – Space Coast Jr./Sr. High School; Rachel Baird, Cynthia Boger, Roy Colvin II, Mitzy Gonzalez, Samuel Goodwin, Reanne Graves and Catherine Norris – Titusville High School; David Morse – Brevard Community College; Michael Webster-Gardiner – Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University; Kenneth Estes – Ross University School of Medicine; Mariah Meesakul – University of Central Florida; and Sarah Facemire, Alexandra Parrish and Steven Raymond – University of Florida.

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Brevard Health Alliance to operate Community Medical Clinic; agreement with Parrish Medical Center gives Alliance countywide service coverage

TITUSVILLE, FL (May 11, 2010) — Parrish Medical Center and Brevard Health Alliance (BHA) has reached an agreement for BHA to assume management this summer of the hospital's 14-year-old Community Medical Clinic.

The move will establish countywide coverage for BHA as it serves Brevard's uninsured and underinsured population.

BHA will provide primary care service to the clinic's patients. The office at 500 North Washington Avenue in Titusville will be staffed by two physicians, an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) and backed up by a support staff.

PMC officials said that BHA is eligible to receive grants and programs – including prescription drug programs – for which the Community Medical Clinic is not eligible. Additionally, the hospital's analysis of BHA's processes shows it will actually be able to see more patients than the high number that already use the clinic's services.

"This transition to BHA is based on our area's future needs and BHA's ability to offer additional services," said Lisa Alexander, PMC vice president of medical affairs. "The Brevard Health Alliance has established an outstanding reputation for its work serving Brevard residents who are uninsured or underinsured.

"We're proud of the service and care that the Community Medical Clinic has provided to our community," Alexander said. "The physicians and staff are doing wonderful work. We're entering this new phase in the clinic's life because BHA can add new dimensions of service and a countywide presence, both of which fit well with PMC's mission of healing experiences for everyone all the time."

Alexander added that another advantage is that BHA will now work with all of Brevard's major health systems.

BHA is described on its Web site as a federally qualified community health center that serves patients regardless of their ability to pay. Discounted fees are available based on income and family size. BHA participates with Health First Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid and Florida Healthy Kids.

Lisa Gurri, BHA chief executive officer, said the BHA is enthusiastic about extending its services to north Brevard.

"The demand for affordable healthcare continues to grow. We are committed to this growth and increasing access to a medical home for those citizens of North Brevard County. This partnership with Parrish Medical Center will significantly expand healthcare resources to the uninsured and we are very pleased to be working with such a dedicated organization."

The Community Medical Clinic's 11 employees are being given the option of joining BHA or applying for employment with PMC.

"With BHA taking over management of something we have already built, the result is a seamless transition for our patients," Alexander said. Notification of the management change has been sent to all clinic patients and other interested groups, she added.

During the transition to BHA management, the clinic's operating schedule will remain the same. BHA also operates a mobile clinic. Details are being worked out about its potential use in north Brevard.

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Parrish Medical Center Recipient of the Gallup Great Workplace Award 2010

TITUSVILLE, FL, APRIL 30, 2010— Parrish Medical Center proudly announces that it received the Gallup Great Workplace Award during a gala on April 28, 2010, in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Gallup Great Workplace Award is based on the most rigorous workplace research ever conducted. A panel of workplace experts evaluated the award-winning organizations. Parrish Medical Center is among the winners because its results demonstrate one of the most productive and engaged workforces in the world.

The Gallup Summit occurred on April 27–29, 2010. During the Summit, Great Workplace Award winners presented the best practices they applied to their workplace and the improved business results they achieved through building an engaged workforce.

"The winners of this award have established a new global standard for engaging people," said Tom Rath, who leads Gallup's Workplace and Leadership Consulting practice. "When compared to the millions of workgroups we have studied around the world, the awardees have worked tirelessly to create an environment that values people. They go far beyond trivial perks to ensure that each employee has an emotional connection to the company's mission and growth."

"We are extremely proud of this latest distinction from Gallup as a great place to work," said George Mikitarian, Parrish Medical Center president and chief executive officer. "When an organization creates an engaging, healing environment for employees to do and be their best everyone benefits. That's why our board of directors and leadership are steadfast in their commitment to PMC care partners (employees, physicians and volunteers), especially in these tough economic times."

"It is rewarding for everyone—our community and our care partners—when Parrish Medical Center is recognized with awards such as this one," added PMC Board Member Peggy Crooks. "It demonstrates excellent care partner communication on behalf of our patients, increased patient satisfaction, clinical quality and a safe environment."

About the Gallup Great Workplace Award
The Gallup Great Workplace Award recognizes the best-performing workforces in the world. Applicants' results are compared across a workplace research database composed of millions of work teams in more than 100 countries. A panel of workplace experts assesses the applicants' results to select the winners. The award's weight and design equal the merit of the winners' accomplishments. To create the award, Gallup designers collaborated with R.S. Owens & Company, the company that produces many of the world's most prestigious awards, including the Academy Award. The award consists of two components: The top design features 12 etched crystal planes, layered to convey the kinetic energy of an engaged workforce. The crystal sits atop a concave-shaped pedestal base composed of polished silver-plated legs and a satin-finish front display. The combination of these parts results in a piece that evokes the nature of engagement.

About Gallup
Gallup has studied human nature and behavior for more than 75 years. Gallup's reputation for delivering relevant, timely, and visionary research on what people around the world think and feel is the cornerstone of the organization. Gallup employs many of the world's leading scientists in management, economics, psychology, and sociology, and its consultants assist leaders in identifying and monitoring behavioral economic indicators worldwide. Gallup's 2,000 professionals deliver services at client organizations, through the Web, at Gallup University's campuses, and in more than 40 offices around the world.

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Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary Awards 20 Scholarships

MONDAY, APRIL 26, 2010, TITUSVILLE, FLA — The Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary awarded 20 scholarships of $1,000 each to high school and college students for the 2010–2011 school year. Recipients live in the North Brevard County Hospital District and are pursuing a career in a health-related field.

This year's scholarship winners were:

• Astronaut High School: Matthew Bahr, Danae Meyer
• Space Coast Jr/Sr High School: Alexis Hutchison
• Titusville High School: Rachel Baird, Cynthia Boger, Monica Cavallero, Mitzy Gonzalez, Reanne Graves, Amanda Holloway (dual-enrolled in Brevard Community College), Sara McLaughlin, Catherine Norris, and Eileen Tran.
• Home Schooled/Brevard Community College: Abby Hamilton
• Brevard Community College: Spencer Alden, Stephanie Greer, Nicole Jordan, David Morse
• University of Central Florida: Amyleigh Ball
• Valencia Community College: Sarah Maynard
• University of Florida: Alexandra Parrish

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation to host annual Spirit of Philanthropy awards ceremony

TITUSVILLE, FLA, April 20, 2010— Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) will host the annual Spirit of Philanthropy Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 13, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Parrish Medical Center Atrium. Donna Skattum, managing editor of SpaceCoast Living, will serve as the Master of Ceremony. The event will celebrate the talent and dedication of women who devote themselves to making communities healthier, safer and more inspirational places to live.

JPMF received 30 nominations in the following four award categories: Rising Star for outstanding young female philanthropist ages 14-20; Community Hero for outstanding woman of philanthropy at least 21 years of age; Spirit of Philanthropy for a lifetime achievement award for a woman 55 and older; and Healthcare Hero for a female clinical professional. The top three finalists in each category will be treated to a beauty session provided by one of the following local salons: About An Inch, Aja Salon & Day Spa, Alicia's Hair and Nail Salon, Brent Allan Salon & Day Spa, and Jeannette Adrian Salon. Award winners will be submitted as nominees to the National Spirit of Women Awards.

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UCF Cornerstone Students to Volunteer at The Children's Center

Community is invited to help spruce up the handicapped accessible play structure

TITUSVILLE, FLA, April 2, 2010—The University of Central Florida College of Business Administration's "Cornerstone" students are completing a community volunteer project at The Children's Center located at 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, on Sunday, April 11, beginning at 8 a.m.

Donated supplies will allow the students and community volunteers to prep, paint and recoat the handicapped accessible play structure at The Children's Center. Support has been received from local businesses, including Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Richard's Paint, Home Depot and Sherwin Williams of Merritt Island. Lending the expertise to complete this project will be Joe Caslin Painting & Pressure Cleaning.

If you are interested in supporting this project or learning more about the early childhood services offered at The Children's Center please call 264-0855.

The Children's Center, an affiliate of Parrish Medical Center, offers a variety of learning and early development programs for area children. The Children's Center consists of six local partner agencies working together to meet the needs of children. The Center annually serves nearly 1,300 children and their families. Visit The Children's Center online at parrishchildrenscenter.com.

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World's Greatest Baby Shower Coming Saturday, May 1

Annual event to be held at The Children's Center in Titusville

TITUSVILLE, FLA, March 12, 2010— The best gift you can give an expectant or new mother is to bring her to the World's Greatest Baby Shower, Saturday, May 1 — communities working together to promote healthy babies and healthy mothers. This annual event will be held at The Children's Center, 5650 South Washington Avenue, Titusville. The free event will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and targets all new and expectant parents, including adoptive parents.

The World's Greatest Baby Shower offers educational exhibits and helpful presentations by healthcare and other children's experts, plus light refreshments and plenty of door prizes. Topics this year are "Make Your Own Baby Food," offered by Beth Shephard, University of Florida Extension Agent/IFAS Brevard County Extension; "Diabetes in Children" by Omar Hudson, MD, pediatric endocrinologist with MIMA; "Drowning Prevention/Water Safety" by Gayle Whitworth, University of Florida Extension Agent/IFAS Brevard County Extension; and "Ask A Doc" panel with a lactation specialist, midwife, anesthesiologist and pediatrician. Over 40 informational booths showcasing agencies or merchants will offer their services to young families with soon-to-be newborns or infants under two years old.

Sponsors of the World's Greatest Baby Shower are Parrish Medical Center Spirit of Women, University of Florida/Brevard County Extension Service, Titusville Kiwanis, The Children's Center, Brevard County Health Department/WIC and B.E.T.A. of Titusville, Inc.

For more information call 321-633-1702, or 321-952-4536, ext.245

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation offers Doctors' Day recognition program

TITUSVILLE, FLA, March 12, 2010—Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) is offering the community a special opportunity to participate in Parrish Medical Center's (PMC) vision of Healing Families—Healing Communities by honoring a PMC physician.

First held on March 30, 1933, National Doctors' Day is the perfect occasion to honor a PMC physician by making a gift to JPMF and writing a personal note of thanks to him or her. Appreciation notes will be personally delivered to physicians. Gift amounts will not be disclosed.

Proceeds will benefit The Karla Foster, RN, Memorial Nursing Scholarship, unless otherwise designated. The Karla Foster scholarship was established in 2007 by Douglas Foster in loving memory of his late wife, Karla Foster, RN, who had been a registered nurse at PMC for more than 22 years prior to her death in a tragic accident. The scholarship is awarded every year to a deserving student to pursue his or her dream of becoming a nurse.

Brochures about this recognition program may be obtained by calling JPMF at 321-269-4066. Each brochure contains blank appreciation notes to complete for the physician and a remittance envelope. Or you may send your appreciation note and monetary gift directly to the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation to P.O. Box 2969, Titusville, FL 32781-2969.

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation accepting nominations for Spirit of Philanthropy awards

TITUSVILLE, FLA, March 3, 2010—Join the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) in celebrating the talent and dedication of women who devote themselves to making communities healthier, safer and more inspirational places to live by nominating them for a Parrish Spirit of Philanthropy Award.

The Spirit of Philanthropy honors and celebrates the female heroes in our community who actively contribute their time, talent or treasure to make our community a better place to live, work and raise families.

All nominations must be submitted online at parrishmedfoundation.com/spirit. The nomination deadline is April 7, 2010. All local winners will also be submitted as nominees to the National Spirit of Women Awards.

Nomination Categories include Rising Star for outstanding young female philanthropist ages 14-20, Community Hero for outstanding woman of philanthropy ages 21 and older, Spirit of Philanthropy for a lifetime achievement award for a woman 55 and older, and Healthcare Hero for a female clinical professional. Honorees will be recognized at the Spirit of Philanthropy Award event planned for summer 2010.

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Empower Kids with Kidz 'N Power

Free Interactive Child Safety Seminar Will Focus On Confidence Building

TITUSVILLE, FLA, February 26, 2010 — Is your child safe? Confidence is the key! When you empower your child, you teach them to confidently make choices. When you teach them to make good choices, you empower them for life.

Space Coast Martial Arts and ATA Martial Arts are committed to maximizing child safety through the Kidz 'N Power� program. Children and their parents are welcome to join a one-hour program on Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Parrish Health & Fitness Center, 2210 Cheney Highway, Titusville, Fla.

This free open house, co-sponsored by Parrish Health & Fitness Center, will feature "Stranger Danger" role playing, "How to Deal With Bullies," child ID cards and fingerprinting and more! Call 321-268-6200 or email Bridget.Griffin@parrishmed.com for information. Additional information is also available at the Web site www.kidznpower.net.

ATA schools are the exclusive provider of this educational program in our community. Additionally, ATA has partnered with AMBER Alert (www.AmberAlert.com) to increase AMBER Alert notification via email and personal communication devices. After an AMBER Alert is issued, state-of-the-art technology is used to notify subscribers of a missing child in a specific area.

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MedFast Urgent Care Center coming to Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John

PORT ST. JOHN, FL (February 25, 2010)—MedFast Urgent Care Centers will open a new location inside Port St. John's largest outpatient healthcare center—Parrish Healthcare Center, located on Port St. John Parkway. The new $1.1 million urgent care center addition will be completed by summer 2010.

"Parrish Medical Center made the largest healthcare investment in the history of the Port St. John-North Cocoa-Canaveral Groves communities when we constructed the state's first silver LEED-certified green and medically advanced outpatient healthcare center in 2007," said J.J. Parrish III, chairman of the Parrish Medical Center board of directors.

"The addition of the MedFast Urgent Care Center marks another milestone in the growth of Port St. John and surrounding communities and in the level of healthcare services those communities receive," Parrish said.

The MedFast Urgent Care Center at Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John will provide the community with its first comprehensive, multidisciplinary emergent care facility, featuring emergency room-experienced physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners, along with a full complement of advanced treatment and diagnostic imaging services (from labs and x-rays to MRI, CT and more) in one convenient location.

Because it will be staffed by MedFast emergency room-experienced physicians, the center will offer much more than traditional urgent care services. The new center will treat all types of emergent or urgent illnesses or injuries such as fractures, cuts that need stitches, sprains, asthma/bronchitis/sinusitis, as well as treat abdominal pain, respiratory infections, pelvic pain, headache, infections, influenza, and sports and other injuries. In addition, the center will offer occupational medicine/workers comp and corporate health services, physicals, and vaccinations.

Maureen Rupe, a Port St. John resident and Parrish Medical Center board member, also serves on the advisory committee of Port St. John and Canaveral Groves residents. She said that community involvement has been an important factor in the decision to open an urgent care center to serve Port St. John, Canaveral Groves and north Cocoa.

"From the beginning, the citizens of Port St. John, Canaveral Groves and north Cocoa have helped guide the programs and services — and even the design — of their healthcare center," said Rupe. "Through surveys, focus groups and the work of the Port St. John citizen advisory group, the people who live in these communities have made important contributions to the healthcare center's progress and success. Convenient access to primary and urgent care was high on the priority list for residents: Parrish Medical Center listened and brought both to the community."

"The Parrish mission is healing experiences for everyone all the time, and the Urgent Care Center is another extension of that mission," said George Mikitarian, Parrish Medical Center president and chief executive officer. "That healing mission is why we also have physician offices located at the Parrish Healthcare Center, to serve the people of Port St. John and surrounding communities.

"The Urgent Care Center will bring the total Parrish investment in Port St. John to more than $35 million," Mikitarian added.

Among services available now at the Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John are advanced digital diagnostic technology (digital mammography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound); full-time primary care physician specialists; laboratory services; a sleep disorder center; physical therapy; diabetes education; wound care; occupational therapy; stress testing and other heart-related services.

About MedFast Urgent Care Center at Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John

• Additional community investment of $1.1 million, bringing the total Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John investment to $35 million
• Fast & easy access
• Extended hours: seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Convenient access on Port St. John Parkway to both I-95 and Grissom Road
• Only North Brevard Urgent Care Center to offer its depth of services, including full-service diagnostic imaging; typical centers have x-ray and lab only
• Your full record, including images, will be delivered to your physician for his or her review of the results of your visit
• Will accept most insurance plans, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield (for Urgent Care services only), and cash payments for services
• Operated as a part of the nationally recognized and awarded Parrish culture of excellence
• List of services to be available:
• Urgent care level services
• Abdominal pain
• Asthma/bronchitis/sinusitis
• Cellulitis
• Infections (ear, urinary tract, etc)
• Fractures
• Gastrointestinal (GI) or genitourinary (GU) complaints
• General medicine
• Headaches
• Lacerations (cuts requiring stitches)
• Respiratory infections
• Pelvic pain
• Sprains/strains
• Sports injuries
• Physicals
• Annual/Basic (ages 18+)
• Camp, School, Sports
• College physical
• Executive physical
• DOT/DOE/OSHA/Resp.
• Laboratory (Blood) Testing Services & Screenings
• Direct Access Testing services (walk-in, no doctor's order needed)
• Vaccinations/Immunizations

Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John is "Healing in Nature®" and a service of Parrish Medical Center, nationally recognized as a service and quality leader. For more information visit healinginnature.com or call 321-636-9393.

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PARRISH MEDICAL CENTER'S ENDOSCOPY UNIT RECOGNIZED BY LEADING GASTROINTESTINAL MEDICAL SOCIETY FOR QUALITY AND SAFETY

OAK BROOK, Ill. – February 25, 2010 – The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, has recognized Titusville, Fla.-based Parrish Medical Center's Endoscopy Unit as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy, in all settings where it is practiced in the United States. Parrish Medical Center's endoscopy unit is one of 167 endoscopy units to be granted the recognition since 2009. The ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program honors endoscopy units that follow the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopy reprocessing and CDC infection control guidelines and have completed specialized training on principles in quality and safety in endoscopy.

"We are honored to be recognized by ASGE for our efforts to enhance quality and safety in our endoscopy unit and to be one of only five in the state," said Bernard Vinoski, MD, board-certified gastroenterologist and PMC endoscopy services medical director. "The program course on improving quality and safety provided us with valuable knowledge to continue to give our patients the safest and best care possible."

Upon completion of the program, units receive an ASGE "Certificate of Recognition" for promoting quality in endoscopy.

"ASGE is delighted to be recognizing these 167 endoscopy units, whose staff work hard every day to provide high-quality care to their patients in a safe environment," said Bret T. Petersen, MD, FASGE, chairman, ASGE Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee. "There continues to be an outstanding response to this program. We are proud to acknowledge these ASGE members through our Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program for their commitment to promoting the highest standards of safety and quality."

About the Program
To successfully complete the program and receive a Certificate of Recognition, a center must show proof of successful and current accreditation by a recognized accrediting body (AAAHC, Joint Commission); sign an attestation affirming that certain ASGE and CDC guidelines are adopted as minimum requirements of the unit policy; and have a representative of the unit complete the ASGE Recognition Course, "Improving Quality and Safety In Your Endoscopy Unit." The Certificate of Recognition award is granted for a three-year renewable period.

The program is applicable to all settings in the United States where endoscopy is practiced, including office-based endoscopy units, hospital-based endoscopy units, and stand-alone ambulatory endoscopy or surgery centers.

An important component of the program is an educational course that thoroughly reviews related guidelines. Honorees attended the "Improving Quality and Safety in Your Endoscopy Unit" course held in Oak Brook, Ill., in October 2009.

ASGE and Quality
ASGE is the profession's leader in setting standards of excellence in endoscopy through its safety guidelines and the training of its members so that patients receive the best and safest care possible. The Society constantly reinforces the importance of quality among its members through member communications, such as emails and newsletters, and its CME courses, including "Improving Quality and Safety in Your Endoscopy Unit."

About Parrish Medical Center
Parrish Medical Center is a nationally recognized industry leader having earned a number of prestigious recognitions, including America's #1 Healing Hospital; Health Grades® Outstanding Patient Experience Award�, Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award�, and Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Awards�; Modern Healthcare Magazine's Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare and Spirit of Excellence Awards; Hospital of Choice Award; National Spirit of Women Premier Hospital; and more Joint Commission disease-specific Gold Seal® certifications than all but two other hospital in Florida. For more information, visit parrishmed.com or call 321-268-6110.

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About the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Since its founding in 1941, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has been dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy. ASGE, with more than 11,000 members worldwide, promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research, recognizes distinguished contributions to endoscopy, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education. Visit www.asge.org and www.screen4coloncancer.org for more information and to find a qualified doctor in your area.

About Endoscopy
Endoscopy is performed by specially trained physicians called endoscopists using the most current technology to diagnose and treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Using flexible, thin tubes called endoscopes, endoscopists are able to access the human digestive tract without incisions via natural orifices. Endoscopes are designed with high-intensity lighting and fitted with precision devices that allow viewing and treatment of the gastrointestinal system.

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Arcadian Broad, of America's Got Talent Fame, Will Perform at Day of Dance, Saturday February 27

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (February 9, 2010) — If you've got rhythm, or even the occasional urge to "bust a move" on the dance floor, you can groove your way over to Sand Point Park in Titusville on Saturday, February 27 for the fourth annual Spirit of Women Day of Dance. Starting at 11 a.m., Parrish Medical Center will host a fabulous celebration of fitness and heart health for the entire family. Enjoy a day of dance instruction, demonstrations, games, prizes and health screenings as part of the Red Shoe Initiative—a campaign that inspires women and families to get active! Every step counts and admission is free.

Featured dancer Arcadian Broad will dance his way into your hearts with his unique dance routines. He'll be performing at 1:00 p.m. and 1:20 p.m.

A Central Florida resident, Arcadian was a 2009 semifinalist on NBC's "America's Got Talent" TV show playing piano and dancing. He also appeared as a guest on the Ellen DeGeneres TV show.

Arcadian's love for the piano became apparent at an early age and he started formal lessons at age 4. Dance also became one of his passions, and three years of intensive piano and dance studies have put Arcadian on an entertainment fast track.

His dance training consists of many hours of classes, rehearsals and competitions. Arcadian has received a gold medal at the American Dance Competition and a silver medal at YAGP (Youth America Grand Prix). In 2009 he performed in opening night for the Orlando Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker," and in January 2010 Arcadian was guest artist with the Space Coast Pops Orchestra where he performed the third movement of Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No. 1.

Don't miss this inspirational day of dance that's fun for the whole family. Walk, run or rock on over to Sand Point Park in Titusville on Saturday, February 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and move like you mean it!

The Day of Dance is brought to you exclusively by Parrish Medical Center, Brevard's only "Spirit of Women" network hospital and America's number one healing hospital. Visit parrishmed.com/dayofdance or call 321-268-6110 for more information.

CarePlus Health Plans, Inc., the Day of Dance premier sponsor, specializes in Medicare Advantage HMO Plans with almost 10 years of operational experience. Based in Miami, Fla., CarePlus is the third largest Medicare Advantage HMO Organization in the state of Florida.

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Orlando Magic Dancers and Arcadian Broad, of America's Got Talent Fame, Will Perform at Day of Dance, Saturday February 27

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (February 4, 2010) — If you've got rhythm, or even the occasional urge to "bust a move" on the dance floor, you can groove your way over to Sand Point Park in Titusville on Saturday, February 27 for the fourth annual Spirit of Women Day of Dance. Starting at 11 a.m., Parrish Medical Center will host a fabulous celebration of fitness and heart health for the entire family. Enjoy a day of dance instruction, demonstrations, games, prizes and health screenings as part of the Red Shoe Initiative–a campaign that inspires women and families to get active! Every step counts and admission is free.

Come and shake it up with the Orlando Magic® Dancers, who will be on site from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. These famous dancers will perform their routines and inspire you to get moving and dance along with them. They'll also lead clinics and sign autographs, so don't miss this opportunity to see the Orlando Magic Dancers up close and personal.

Arcadian Broad will dance his way into your hearts with his unique dance routines. A Central Florida resident, Arcadian was a 2009 semifinalist on NBC's "America's Got Talent" TV show playing piano and dancing.

Families will also enjoy dance demonstration and instruction from emcees Alberto and Selena Hoyos, co-founders of Rhythmic Harmony International, Inc. Together, they have over 50 years of experience teaching, speaking, performing and dancing. Alberto and Selena have traveled the world, performing for world leaders, royalty, celebrities and many others.

"The power of music and dance moves people of all ages to become more confident, more relaxed and more fully engaged in their work and personal lives," said Alberto Hoyos.

Families will enjoy the Radio Disney AM 990 Road Crew, sports simulators, bouncy houses and games. You'll also benefit from health screenings, free blood pressure checks and receive health, beauty and wellness information.

Don't miss this inspirational day of dance that's fun for the whole family. Walk, run or rock on over to Sand Point Park in Titusville on Saturday, February 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and move like you mean it!

The Day of Dance is brought to you exclusively by Parrish Medical Center, Brevard's only "Spirit of Women" network hospital and America's number one healing hospital. Visit parrishmed.com/dayofdance or call 321-268-6110 for more information.

Emcees Selena and Alberta Hoyas show off some Latin dance steps on stage at the 2009 Day of Dance.		Swing dancers movin' and groovin' on stage at the 2009 Day of Dance.

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Parrish Medical Center Earns Total Joint Replacement
Gold Seals for Quality from The Joint Commission

This brings PMC's total number of Gold Seals to nine—
one of only five hospitals in the nation with as many

(TITUSVILLE, FLA, Friday, January 29, 2010)—Parrish Medical Center has earned two more Gold Seals of Approval� for healthcare quality. The Joint Commission awarded Parrish Medical Center with the Disease-Specific Care certification for both Hip and Knee Joint Replacement. This brings the hospital's total number of Gold Seals to nine, and makes PMC one of only five in the nation to have earned as many Gold Seals from The Joint Commission.

PMC's nine Disease-Specific Care certification gold seals for quality are in the areas of (1) acute coronary syndrome (heart attack treatment), (2) breast health, (3) diabetes management, (4) heart failure care, (5) hip replacement, (6) knee replacement, (7) palliative care, (8) stroke and (9) wound care. "When we introduced the Parrish Human Motion Institute (HMI) a year ago, we knew we had a top-notch joint replacement program, and achieving these two most recent Gold Seals from the Joint Commission confirms it," said George Mikitarian, PMC president/CEO.

The Parrish HMI emphasizes a comprehensive, integrated approach that includes prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of bones, muscles and joints. It includes physicians who specialize in orthopedics, neurosurgery, physiatry (physical medicine and rehabilitation), and sports medicine. Total hip and knee replacement procedures, for which PMC received the latest Joint Commission certifications, are performed by orthopedic surgeons in the HMI program.

"We continue to be very proud of our care partners (employees, physicians and volunteers) for working every day to constantly improve and achieve simply amazing results," said PMC Board Chair J.J. Parrish, III.

To earn this and the other seven distinctions, PMC underwent an extensive, on-site evaluation by Joint Commission reviewers. The program is evaluated against Joint Commission standards for Disease- Specific Certification through an assessment of the program's processes, the program's ability to evaluate and improve care within its own organization, the emphasis on patient self-management, and interviews with patients and staff. The tracer methodology process, used in the interview process, tracks the patient's progression through the program, facility, and ultimately discharge and sometimes post discharge.

To achieve the Gold Seals of Approval, PMC must consistently meet four specific quality measures for patients undergoing a hip or knee replacement for the next two years:

• Compliance with the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP): Ensure antibiotics are administered appropriately and timely both pre- and postoperatively
• Compliance with the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) for the implementation of appropriate and timely venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
• Patient Satisfaction: Garnering high patient satisfaction scores in regard to pain management
• Diabetes Intervention: Monitoring patient glucose levels pre- and postoperatively and intervening appropriately to decrease risk of infection
"In addition to meeting the rigorous Joint Commission standards for disease-specific care, what really distinguishes PMC is our dedication to our mission—healing experiences for everyone all the time," said Gloria Velez-Barone, director of Parrish Human Motion Institute program.

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About Parrish Medical Center

Parrish Medical Center is a nationally recognized industry leader having earned a number of prestigious recognitions including America's #1 Healing Hospital, HealthGrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award�, Hospital of Choice Award, Modern Healthcare's Spirit of Excellence Award for Service, National Spirit of Women Premier Hospital, Commission on Cancer Accreditation with Commendation, and more Joint Commission disease-specific Gold Seal® certifications than all but two other hospitals in the nation. For more information, visit parrishmed.com or call 321-268-6110.

About The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission's Disease-Specific Care Certification Program, launched in 2002, is designed to evaluate disease management and chronic care services that are provided by direct care providers such as hospitals and home care vendors, as well as health plans and disease management service companies. Organizations may seek certification for clinical programs for virtually any chronic disease or condition.

About the Parrish Human Motion Institute

Parrish Medical Center is one of a select group of medical centers around the country to offer the Human Motion Institute® (HMI), a new concept in orthopedic and musculoskeletal care. The Parrish HMI emphasizes a comprehensive, integrated approach that includes prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of bones, muscles and joints. It includes physicians who specialize in orthopedics, neurosurgery, physiatry (physical medicine and rehabilitation), and sports medicine. HMI physicians offer, but are not limited to, the following: bone and muscle care, fracture care, joint replacement, joint reconstruction, kyphoplasty, minimally invasive surgery, osteopathic manipulative therapy, outpatient rehabilitation, pain management care and surgery.

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Parrish Medical Center Ranked in Top Five Percent In the Nation for Quality and Service

One of only three Florida hospitals recognized for both Outstanding Patient Experience and Clinical Performance by HealthGrades, the Leading Independent Healthcare Ratings Organization Titusville, Florida (January 26, 2010) – Parrish Medical Center announced today that a new study ranks its clinical quality among the top five percent in the nation. The study by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization in the country, analyzed patient outcomes at each of the nation's 5,000 nonfederal hospitals over the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 and named hospitals in the top five percent as HealthGrades Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence�.

"This, coupled with having just earned HealthGrades' Outstanding Patient Experience award for 2009/2010 makes Parrish Medical Center one of only a handful of hospitals in America to earn top honors for both clinical and service excellence from this prestigious healthcare ratings organization," said Parrish Medical Center Chairman of the Board, Jay Parrish, III.

According to HealthGrades, of the more than 5,000 American hospitals only 30 total and three in Florida (Baptist Hospital of Miami, Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville and Parrish Medical Center) received the 2010 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence� and the 2009/2010 Outstanding Patient Satisfaction Award�.

Every year since opening its leading-edge healing environment in 2002, PMC has earned a steady stream of national recognitions for clinical, service and workplace excellence proving they are among the best-of-the-best hospitals in the industry.

"Any organization, healthcare or otherwise, can only achieve this level of continuous excellence through its people," said Parrish Medical Center President/CEO George Mikitarian. "And I am very proud to say that PMC care partners (employees, medical staff, volunteers and board members) are among the finest healthcare professionals anywhere."

This newest accomplishment places Parrish Medical Center in the top five percent of hospitals in the nation, according to the eighth annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence study.

Parrish Medical Center, and the other hospitals in the top five percent, demonstrated patient outcomes that far exceeded those of other hospitals. Patients admitted to these hospitals had risk-adjusted mortality rates that were, on average, 29 percent lower than all other hospitals. Risk-adjusted complication rates were, on average, 9 percent lower than all other hospitals.

Parrish Medical Center is one of only 269 hospitals that received this distinction from HealthGrades. In 2010, Parrish Medical Center also received 5-star ratings for treatment of heart attack, heart failure and sepsis, according to HealthGrades.

"Our data show that only a select few hospitals achieve high-quality patient outcomes, not just in a few categories of care, but across the board and over time," said Rick May, MD, a vice president with HealthGrades and an author of the study. "Patients in communities with a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence should feel proud of the hospital's accomplishments, and confident that the level of care there is among the very best in the nation."

The study states: "Patients who choose to receive their care at a Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence certainly will have a lower risk for an adverse clinical outcome relative to all other hospitals."

As a group, Parrish Medical Center, and those identified as being in the top five percent in the nation, improved their mortality rates at a faster pace than all other hospitals. Over the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 the HealthGrades study found that Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence lowered their risk-adjusted mortality rates over the three years by an average of 14%, compared with a 10% average improvement of all other hospitals.

Methodology

This is the eighth year that HealthGrades has independently analyzed the clinical quality performance of all non-federal hospitals across the country in 26 procedures and diagnoses. In the study, the company reviewed approximately 40 million hospitalization records from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, over the years 2006, 2007 and 2008. All hospitals that participate in the Medicare program were part of the independent study. Hospitals that receive the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence are those hospitals that rank in the top five percent when all 26 individual scores are aggregated into an overall score.

Editor's note: A full copy of the study is available at http://www.healthgrades.com or by contacting Scott Shapiro at sshapiro@healthgrades.com.

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Dianne and Bobby Goldsboro To Visit The Children's Center Respite Care Program

Bobby and Dianne Goldsboro will be at The Children's Center in Titusville on Saturday, December 5 for the Respite Care Program.

A service for both typically developing and special needs children

TITUSVILLE, FLA, November 30, 2009—The Children's Center, located at 5650 S. US 1 in Titusville, will welcome special visitors to the Respite Care program on Saturday, December 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All children ages 1-15 can participate in this monthly program, but space is limited to the first 45 children. Seniors whose caregivers could benefit from an afternoon of respite care will also be included in this month's program, and up to five seniors can be accommodated. For more information and to participate in respite care, please call 264-0855 or email childrenscenter@parrishmed.com.

The Respite Program this Saturday, December 5, will include Bobby Goldsboro, the legendary singer/songwriter, and his wife Dianne. Bobby became famous for his number one hit song "Honey," which was the largest-selling record in the world in 1968. But it is Dianne's interest in children with special needs that will bring them from their home in Ocala to the Space Coast for a visit to the Titusville respite care program. Dianne was born with Spina Bifida, and because of personal medical challenges, she's had a lifelong commitment to working with children who have special needs. Dianne spends much of her time visiting children's hospitals and programs and donating Swamp Critters, stuffed animals and other items from the popular television show created by her husband Bobby. She does all these things just to put a smile on a child's face.

The Children's Center, an affiliate of Parrish Medical Center, offers a variety of learning and early development programs for area children. The Children's Center consists of six local partner agencies working together to meet the needs of children. It annually serves nearly 1,300 children and their families. The Children's Center is located at 5650 S. Washington Avenue in Titusville. For more information call the Children's Center at 321-264-0855 or visit parrishmed.com or www.parrishchildrenscenter.com.

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Media Advisory

What: Annual Parrish Medical Center Gift of Light Holiday Celebration
When: Sunday, December 6, 2009, 3 to 6:30 pm
Where: Parrish Medical Center, 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, FL 32796
Who: Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary and Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Why: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to celebrate season and fundraising for the Parrish Health Village, a one-stop destination for healthy aging services.

This annual event brings families together in a holiday spirit. You'll enjoy:

• WFTV Meteorologist Tom Terry, Emcee
• Photos with Santa & Mrs. Clause
• Children's crafts, games and prizes
• Holiday tree auction sponsored by the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce
• Candy Cane Express train rides
• Meet live reindeer
• Lite Rock 99.3 live remote
• Fun and games with the Radio Disney AM 990 Road Crew
• Live entertainment on the outdoor stage by the Mistletones, Brevard Symphony Orchestra Brass quintet, Strolling Carolers and community groups
• · Tree lighting at 6 pm; 50-foot outdoor tree generously donated by the Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary to commemorate 50 years of service to North Brevard
Funds raised through the purchase of a light on the tree or the star in honor or memory of a loved one will be used for the Parrish Health Village, a first-of-its-kind healing environment that combines the ambiance and attractiveness of a small town setting with compassionate, skilled, specialized care for older adults and their families. Slated for completion in 2011.

Gift of Light is a community event sponsored by the Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary, Jess Parrish Medical Foundation with support from Atlantic Business Systems, Benton House, Coastal Health Systems of Brevard, CIGNA and PMC Medical Staff.

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Meet Real Reindeer at Parrish Medical Center's Gift of Light

Sunday, December 6, 2009
3:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Everyone is welcome.

You'll find something for everyone, from little ones to seniors. Children's crafts will keep little hands busy and give them something to take home. Children can also have their photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus inside PMC. Outside they can see live reindeer, including a baby reindeer, take a kiddie train ride, rock out with the Radio Disney AM990 Road Crew, sing along to your favorite holiday carols and meet WFTV's Tom Terry, who will host the holiday show from the outdoor stage. The lighting of the 50-foot holiday tree, donated by the Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary, will take place around 6:00 pm.

The event is free and open to the public.

Individuals have an opportunity to purchase a light on the 50-foot tree in honor or memory of a loved one as a donation to the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF). Funds raised through the purchase of a light on the tree benefit the Parrish Health Village, a unique healing environment that combines the ambiance and attractiveness of a small town setting with specialized care for older adults and their families. For more information about making a donation to the JPMF, please call 321-269-4066 or to make an online donation visit the foundation's home page.

Gift of Light is a community event sponsored by the Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary, Jess Parrish Medical Foundation with support from Atlantic Business Systems, Benton House, Coastal Health Systems of Brevard, CIGNA and PMC Medical Staff.

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Get Ready for the Holiday Season with the Gift of Light at Parrish Medical Center

You'll find something for everyone, from little ones to seniors. Children's crafts will keep little hands busy and give them something to take home. Children can also have their photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus inside PMC. Outside they can see live reindeer, including a baby reindeer, take a kiddie train ride, rock out with the Radio Disney AM990 Road Crew, and meet WFTV's Tom Terry, who will host the holiday show from the outdoor stage. The lighting of the 50-foot holiday tree, donated by the Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary, will take place around 6:30 pm.

The event is free and open to the public.

Click Here To View Video From Last Year's Gift of Light

Individuals have an opportunity to purchase a light on the 50-foot tree in honor or memory of a loved one as a donation to the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF). Funds raised through the purchase of a light on the tree benefit the Parrish Medical Health Village, a unique healing environment that combines the ambiance and attractiveness of a small town setting with specialized care for older adults and their families. For more information about making a donation to the JPMF, please call 321-269-4066.

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(L-R) Event co-chair Katherine Musick and chairwoman Linda Fliss present a $7,606 check to Parrish Medical Center Oncology Program Coordinator Marsha Richardson and Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Board Chair Jason Snodgrass. The money raised at the fourth annual "All About You" event is earmarked for the breast health program at Parrish Medical Center.

"All About You" Event Raises More Than $7,600 for Women's Health

TITUSVILLE, FLA, November 20, 2009—The fourth annual "All About You" event, held at La Cita Country Club on October 24, 2009, saw more than 400 women enjoy a day of festivities especially for women. The day included food, holiday shopping, and exclusive items to bid on including themed gift baskets valued at between $600 $1,600, and a gold and diamond necklace. Proceeds will benefit the Parrish Medical Center Breast Health Program. Event Chairwoman Linda Fliss presented a check for $7,606 to Parrish Medical Center Oncology Program Coordinator Marsha Richardson, and Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Board Chair Jason Snodgrass.

The mission of JPMF is to build partnerships with people who have a common interest in insuring continued healthcare excellence for the residents of North Brevard. Through staff and volunteers, JPMF raises funds to support healthcare initiatives in North Brevard County. For more information about Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, call 321-269-4066.

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Free Family Healthy Living Seminar at The Children's Center

Nutraceuticals: What You Should Know About Vitamins and Supplements

TITUSVILLE, FLA, November 20, 2009—Join board-certified family practice physician Anita Spitz at The Children's Center on Wed., Dec. 9, from 10 am to 11 am for a free Healthy Living Seminar. The Children's Center is located at 5650 South Washington Ave., Titusville. Dr. Spitz will offer families health and wellness education on the use of vitamins and supplements.

The Children's Center, an affiliate of Parrish Medical Center, offers a variety of learning and early development programs for area children. The Center consists of seven local partner agencies working together to meet the needs of children. The Children's Center is located on Highway U.S. 1 in Titusville. For more information, visit parrishmed.com.

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WFTV Chief Meteorologist Tom Terry to Emcee Parrish Medical Annual Gift of Light Holiday Event

TITUSVILLE, FL, October 16 , 2009 -- Parrish Medical Center is pleased to announce WFTV Chief Meteorologist Tom Terry will be the official emcee at its annual Gift of Light holiday event. This free public event will be held on Sunday, December 6, from 3 pm to 6 pm at Parrish Medical Center located at 951 N. Washington Avenue, Titusville, Fla.

"During the infamous 2004 hurricane season, Tom Terry's expertise and accuracy made him the most watched meteorologist in Central Florida," said Natalie Sellers, hospital spokesperson. "We are thrilled to have him serve as master of ceremonies for our annual Gift of Light event."

Annually this popular, traditional holiday event attracts more than 1,000 people from around North and Central Brevard. "Families enjoy seeing the 22 multicultural holiday displays in the hospital and many families use our holiday displays as backdrops for their family holiday photos and cards," added Sellers. Other event attractions include:

• Photos with Santa & Mrs. Clause
• Children's crafts, games, train rides and prizes
• Holiday tree auction sponsored by the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce
• Meet live reindeer
• Gingerbread cookie decorating
• Fun and games with the Radio Disney AM 990 Road Crew
• Live entertainment on the outdoor stage by the Mistletones, Strolling Carolers, Brevard Symphony Orchestra Brass quintet, and community performing groups
• WFTV Channel 9 and Lite Rock 99.1 live remotes
• Tree lighting at 6 pm; a spectacular 50-foot outdoor tree generously donated by the Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary
The event is free and open to the public. Individuals will have an opportunity to purchase a light on the 50-foot tree in honor or memory of a loved one as a donation to the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF). Funds raised through the purchase of a light on the tree benefit the Parrish Medical Health Village, a unique healing environment that combines the ambiance and attractiveness of a small town setting with specialized care for older adults and their families. For more information about making a donation to the JPMF, please call 321-269-4099.

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Parrish Senior Solutions Open House

Who: Parrish Senior Solutions
What: Open House and Ribbon Cutting
      Free. Public welcome. Light refreshments.
When: Thursday, November 5, from 4 to 6 pm
      4:30 pm Ribbon Cutting with Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce
Where: 805 Century Medical Drive, Titusville, FL 32796
      Next to Parrish Senior Consultation Center (Dr. Tronetti's office)
Why: The open house will serve to acquaint the community with this new service being offered as part of Parrish Medical Center's healthy aging initiatives. Parrish Senior Solutions will assist seniors, older adults and their caregivers (spouse, children, family member or friend) with finding the services and information unique to their needs in a convenience, single location. A highly specialized social worker will provide individual and group support services and she, along with a staff of trained volunteers, will provide personal assistance with locating the desired resources, including but not limited to:
• Advance directive planning
• Community resources
• Counseling services
• Durable medical goods
• Legal referrals & advisors
• Lifeline/Project Lifesaver
• Living arrangement options
• Private duty care
• SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of the Elderly)
• Support groups
• Transportation options
For more information about Parrish Senior Solutions, contact Janet Rooks, MA, Senior Solutions Coordinator, 321-268-6800 or email Seniorsolutions@parrishmed.com

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Compassion and Competence: Caring in Times of Crisis

Brevard County Chaplains Day For Networking And Learning

The Second Annual Brevard County Chaplains Day is scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2009. The one-day gathering will be held at Wuesthoff Hospice and Palliative Care, 8060 Spyglass Road, Viera, from 9 am to 3:30 pm.

Chaplains serving in any capacity in Brevard County—law enforcement, fire, crisis response teams, military, port, jail/prisons, hospitals, hospices, nursing homes and schools—are encouraged to attend this day for networking and learning.

"Last year's event was a very successful first effort and we are exited to offer another excellent program for Brevard County Chaplains this year," said The Reverend Robert Bruckart, chair of the planning committee.

Speakers for this year's Chaplains Day include keynote speaker Reverend Jake Popejoy, PhD, LCDR Jay Bergstresser, and Andrea Miller, MD.

Reverend Popejoy has served as chaplain to the FBI and was on scene for several notable disaster events, including the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995. Opening and closing the event, Reverend Popejoy will address "Ministry Beyond the Traditional Mindset" and "Ministry in a Pluralistic Society."

LCDR Bergstresser will speak on his recent deployment in Afghanistan and "Bringing Peace in the Midst of War."

Dr. Miller will speak on the important and difficult task of "Breaking Bad News."

A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration is free, but space is limited. Early registration is recommended.

For more information or to make your reservation for the Second Annual Brevard County Chaplains Day, contact Danielle Cowin at danielle.cowin@health-first.org.

Event Committee:
Chair, Robert Bruckart, Director of Pastoral Care, Health First
Jon Arnold, Manager of Pastoral Care, Cape Canaveral Hospital
Danielle Cowin, Education Coordinator, Health First Center for Learning
Jerald Smith, Director of Pastoral Care, Parrish Medical Center
Ann Taylor-Owen, Chaplain, Wuesthoff Hospice and Palliative Care


Rev. Dr. Jerald Smith
Director of Pastoral Care
Parrish Medical Center
951 N. Washington Ave.
Titusville, FL 32796
Ph. 321.268.6333 ext.3526
Fax 321.268.6283
Jerald.Smith@parrishmed.com

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Reading with Radio Disney AM 990

The Children's Center will host readings based on classic Disney movies.

TITUSVILLE, FLA (October 12, 2009) Join the Radio Disney AM 990 road crew at The Children's Center in Titusville on Thursday, October 22, from 10 am to 11 am for a fun, interactive hour of Disney magic. The Children's Center is located at 5650 S. Washington Ave. (US-1 south of Titusville Chrysler Jeep Dodge).

The Radio Disney AM 990 road crew will present interactive stories that will be fun for all ages. Each 20–30 minute story will involve two to three children from the group to help tell the story with the use of sound makers and various instruments.

Based on Walt Disney Pictures' films and characters, each story highlights a different theme. For example, the Hercules story promotes fitness and health, Mulan tells the tale of courage, and Winnie the Pooh talks about friendship.

Don't miss this opportunity to Read with Radio Disney AM 990. For more information call the Children's Center at 321-264-0855. Free and open to the public.

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The Children's Center, an affiliate of Parrish Medical Center, offers a variety of learning and early development programs for area children. The Center consists of seven local partner agencies working together to meet the needs of children. The Children's Center is located on Highway U.S. 1 in Titusville. For more information, visit parrishmed.com or www.nbbd.com/npr/ChildrensCenter.

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Parrish Medical Center Pharmacy Director Named to State Board
Michael Mustard, RPh, has been Pharmacy director since 1988.

TITUSVILLE, FL (September 25, 2009) — Michael Mustard, RPh, Parrish Medical Center's Pharmacy director, was recently appointed to the Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FSHP) board of directors for a three-year term. FSHP is a professional association of pharmacy practitioners that promotes and supports the continual improvement of pharmaceutical care and the profession of pharmacy as an essential component for the delivery of health care. FSHP is the second largest health-system pharmacist-oriented organization in the country, second only to California.

Mustard received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Florida, Gainesville. He has been with PMC since 1978 and Pharmacy director since 1988. Mustard has held a number of positions in professional organizations including the University of Florida, College of Pharmacy, Dean's National Advisory Board; chairperson of VHA-Southeast Pharmacy Directors Council; and president and secretary of the Central Florida Society of Hospital Pharmacists, among others. Mustard has also earned his Six Sigma Green Belt.

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Parrish Medical Center Board Votes no Taxes for the 15th Straight Year

TITUSVILLE, FL (September 24, 2009) — For the 15th straight year, no taxes will be assessed to support operations of Parrish Medical Center (PMC).

PMC's board of directors voted unanimously during a September public hearing to set the millage rate at zero.

PMC is a public community hospital, and state law gives the North Brevard Hospital District the authority to set a tax rate to back hospital operations.

However, unlike most public hospitals, the Parrish Medical Center board has for 15 years chosen not to use tax dollars as a means of funding the hospital, said PMC Board Chairman J.J. Parrish III.

"We are pleased to continue to take this position on behalf of the community we serve," he added.

North Brevard County Hospital District, doing business as Parrish Medical Center, is located at 951 N. Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796. Parrish Medical Center is proud to serve the patients of its district area, which includes area from the Volusia County line to the Beach Line, SR 528.

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Parrish Medical Center named one of the 100 best places to work by Modern Healthcare magazine

Titusville, FL (September 9, 2009) —Parrish Medical Center (PMC) has been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by business magazine, Modern Healthcare. The magazine released the 100 best list on Tuesday, September 9.

Modern Healthcare conducts this program to recognize outstanding employers in the healthcare industry on the national level. The program collects information from both the employer and employees and is open to all healthcare companies (providers, suppliers, payers) with at least 25 employees. Employees were randomly selected for a survey on their work experience. Eight core areas were analyzed including:

• Leadership and planning
• Culture and communications
• Role satisfaction
• Working environment
• Relationship with supervisor
• Training and development
• Pay and benefits
• Overall satisfaction
Employers also complete a survey detailing company policies, practices and benefits, and demographics.

"Being named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work is a unique and prestigious honor. Not because it was awarded by a national magazine from a pool of some 5,000 U.S. hospitals and as many, if not more, suppliers and payers. It's unique and prestigious because it was awarded to PMC by the employees who make the difference between good organizations and great ones," said PMC Board Chair Jay Parrish, III.

In an email PMC Board Member Peggy Crooks wrote, "This is great news and reflects the concept that everyone is an integral part of a working team, and if everyone does their job to the best of their ability, everyone gets to partake in the reward of a job well done. I hear employees and members of the auxiliary state that they are so proud to be associated with Parrish. How exciting!"

"We voluntarily invite frequent and stringent reviews of our service and quality practices, as well of our workplace practices," said PMC President/CEO George Mikitarian. "Taking care of the people who take care of people by providing a healing workplace is paramount to being a healing hospital. We thank our more than 1,200 PMC care partners for this newest honor, and we thank our friends and neighbors of North Brevard for the privilege and honor to serve their health and healing needs."

For more information on the 2009 Modern Healthcare "Best Places to Work" visit www.ModernHealthcare.com/bestplacestowork.

In addition to the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare honor, PMC has also earned such distinctions as Healthgrades® Outstanding Patient Experience Award, Nurse Advance Magazine Reader's Choice Award, Three-time winner of America's #1 Healing Hospital award by the Baptist Healing Trust, Spirit of Excellence Award for Service from Modern Healthcare, Discovery Award for Exceptional Patient Experiences, American Alliance of Healthcare Provider's Hospital of Choice Award, Designated as a National Spirit of Women Premier Hospital for excellence in women's health, and seven Joint Commission disease-specific Gold Seals earned—more than all but seven hospitals in the U.S.: primary stroke, diabetes, heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, wound care, breast health, and palliative care.

Parrish Medical Center is a 210-bed, public, not-for-profit, community medical center, nationally recognized as "one of America's finest healing environments®." The medical center is located on Florida's Space Coast at 951 North Washington Avenue, Titusville, Fla. For more information visit parrishmed.com.

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Parrish Medical Center Receives Outstanding Patient Experience AwardTM From HealthGrades

Patients Rate Parrish Medical Center Among Top 10% in the Nation for Satisfaction, Including Staff Responsiveness, Quiet Rooms, Well-Controlled Pain

TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA (August 6, 2009) – Parrish Medical Center (PMC) is proud to announce that it has received the 2009/2010 Outstanding Patient Experience Award� from HealthGrades, the nation's leading independent healthcare ratings organization. A representative from HealthGrades will present the award to hospital officials on Wednesday, August 19 at 2 pm, during a special ceremony to be held in PMC's atrium.

Hospitals receiving this award rank in the top 15 percent or better in terms of patient satisfaction, as measured by survey results of patients gathered under an initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services covering the year ending June 2008. PMC's results place them among the top 10% in the nation. The results were analyzed by HealthGrades.

For hospitals receiving the HealthGrades award, 57% more patients gave that hospital a 9 or 10 on a 10 point scale for overall patient satisfaction, compared with the worst-performing hospitals.

The national, standardized survey, called the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems or HCAHPS, assesses patients' perspectives of the hospital care they received, including physician and nurse communication, cleanliness, noise levels, medication information and post-discharge care instructions.

"We are incredibly proud that our patients and HealthGrades have rated us among the best in the country for patient experience," said Jay Parrish, Parrish Medical Center Board Chairman. "Our nurses, doctors and administration work hard every day to ensure our patients have outstanding care during their stay, from clear communication to vigilant pain management to a quiet environment in which to rest. It's a core part of what we do, and we're grateful for this acknowledgement."

Comparing the top 15 percent of eligible hospitals to those in the bottom 15 percent, the surveys showed:

• 57% more patients at the highest performing hospitals gave their hospital a 9 or 10 on a 10 point scale for overall patient satisfaction
• 57% more patients at the highest performing hospitals would definitely recommend the hospital to their family and friends.
• 44% more patients at the highest performing hospitals reported receiving help as soon as they asked for it.
• 34% more patients at the highest performing hospitals reported that it was always quiet at night.
• 32% more patients at the highest performing hospitals reported that staff always explained medications prior to giving them.
• 28% more patients at the highest performing hospitals reported that their room and bathroom were always clean.
• 26% more patients at the highest performing hospitals reported that their pain was always well controlled.
Methodology
To identify the top-performing hospitals, HealthGrades analyzed survey results for the 3,711 hospitals nationwide that participated in the HCAHPS program during the study time period to determine which hospitals scored highest on the surveys. Hospitals had to meet bed size, survey response size, and clinical-quality thresholds in order to be eligible for the award. The methodology is available at www.HealthGrades.com.

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The winners of the 2009 Hang With Dwight Howard contest announced

TITUSVILLE, FLA, Friday, July 31, 2009–Parrish Human Motion Institute®, the exclusive sports medicine partner of the 2009 Old Spice Dwight Howard Basketball Camp, today announced the lucky winners of the Hang with Dwight Howard Basketball Camp contest. The winners are:
• Deborah Buono, Mims
• Jennifer Cook, Cocoa
• Debbie Gregory, Mims
• Shannon Ramsey, Titusville
Each of the winners received camp fees paid for one child to join Orlando Magic Center and Olympic Gold Medal winner Dwight Howard for nine hours of expert instruction, camp T-shirt, camp team photo and other great prizes. Winners were contacted today, Friday, July 31.

While kids work on fundamentals, parents can hear from Parrish Human Motion Institute sports medicine physician, Anthony J. Allotta, DO, Board-certified Primary Care/ Sports Medicine.

The camp is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 18. Camp fees are $199. For camp details, visit DwightHowardCamp.com.

• Date: August 4 – 6, 2009
• Location: University of Central Florida, Orlando
• Time: Session 1 (ages 7 to 11): 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Session 2 (ages 12 to 18): 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Parrish Human Motion Institute offers comprehensive bone, muscle, joint and spine care within one of America's finest healing environments®. For more information, please call 321-268-6750 or visit www.parrishmed.com/motion.

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation Completes First Phase of Work on the Taylor Dunn House

Rood & Zwick Inc., Architects in Association, donated a rendering of the 1910 Taylor-Dunn House as it will appear once renovated. The house will be used as a foundation house and welcome center for events and fund-raisers and will open in the summer of 2010 at the Health Village at Main Street PMC in Titusville. The Parrish Medical Center and Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) first-of-its-kind project is being partially funded through philanthropy. It will centralize services for seniors and families in a healing environment reminiscent of a small town. Pictured from left are JPMF Chairman Jason Snodgrass, JPMF Executive Director Laurie Smirl, Rood & Zwick Principal Architects Jack Rood and Travis Kerr, PMC Medical Center Developer Christopher Male, and PMC Vice President of Nursing Edwin Loftin – Main Street PMC project leader.

TITUSVILLE, FLA, July 23, 2009— Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) recently completed project work associated with a $48,825 Small Matching Historic Preservation Grant awarded by the Bureau of Historic Preservation, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State, assisted by the Florida Historical Commission.

This grant partially covered the architectural and engineering design for the restoration and expenses to relocate the 1910 Taylor-Dunn House and build a new structural foundation. The house was permanently lowered onto its new foundation on June 15, 2009. With the final placement of the 100-year-old Taylor-Dunn house, work on the long awaited Health Village at Main Street PMC has formally begun.

JPMF is only $500,000 away from concluding the initial phase of its first ever $3.5 million capital campaign for the Health Village at Main Street PMC project. By summer 2010, JPMF expects to open the Taylor-Dunn house as the Foundation House and welcome center for the Health Village.

"We look forward to hosting fund-raisers and gatherings inside the Taylor-Dunn house where we will lovingly preserve and showcase some of our local heritage and artifacts in this authentic historical setting," said Laurie Smirl, JPMF executive director. "In the fall, two other historic houses will be relocated on either side of Taylor-Dunn. This significant grouping will serve as the entryway for the Health Village, and will take our visitors back in time to the compassion and healing of a small town community," Smirl added. Plans for the overall project will be unveiled later this year.

The Foundation recently recruited the assistance of Rood & Zwick Architects to produce a rendering of the historic houses as they will look once restored on the site. "We are able to create a digital drawing of the entire site that can be viewed from any perspective, and our artist can then create a true watercolor rendering of any aspect of the project," stated Jack Rood, principal with the architectural firm. "We were very pleased to help the foundation and Parrish Medical Center with this innovative project," Rood added.

The Bureau of Historic Preservation is an organization within the Florida Department of State's Division of Historical Resources that reviews and administers applications for cultural and historical preservation grants awarded by the Florida Legislature each year. This was the second grant awarded by the Bureau to the JPMF for the Health Village, bringing the combined total to more than $75,000 in public funding.

Through staff and volunteers, JPMF raises funds to support healthcare initiatives such as the Health Village at Main Street PMC. This project will offer North Brevard residents an innovative solution and bring generations together around a common purpose of lifelong health and well-being. For more information, call 321-269-4066.

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Jess Parrish Medical Foundation's Gala Committee kicks off planning for special event Friday, October 30

The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation's Gala Committee (left to right) includes Lisa McAlpine, Teresa & Jason Snodgrass, Judy Allender, Kelley Broome, Dot Hudson, Terry Terhune, Mary Coleman and Barbara Terhune

TITUSVILLE, FLA, July 23, 2009—The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation's Masquerade Ball gala committee held its own special event on July 10 to kick off planning for this fall's signature event — Midnight on Main Street Benefit Masquerade Ball.

The committee toasted their efforts and the generous community contributions for a successful celebration and conclusion of the Main Street PMC campaign. The proceeds from the ball will complete the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation's first ever $3.5 million capital campaign for the Health Village at Main Street PMC project.

The Midnight on Main Street Benefit Masquerade Ball will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight at La Cita County Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville. The event will take you back to a Venetian Carnival in the 1700s where the society patrons gathered to dance, dine and be entertained — all while under the grand illusion of mask and costume. There will be an imaginative night of music, entertainment and enchantment as La Cita is transformed into a Venetian-inspired palace.

The Main Street PMC project is a first-of-its-kind historic health village that will initially provide services to seniors, then expand to include all generations in a charming, turn-of-the-century healing environment. Historic preservation is a centerpiece of this project. Historical houses have been placed on the Medical Center campus to serve as the "doorway" to the campus and the Health Village at Main Street PMC. The first facilities to be newly constructed will house the Parrish Senior Consultation Center and Parrish Senior Solutions.

The event chairs are Terry and Barbara Terhune, and honorary event chairs are Jason and Teresa Snodgrass. Other masquerade ball committee members are Judy Allender, Kelley Broome, Herman Cole, Mary Coleman, Dot Hudson, Lisa McAlpine, Lisa McCotter, Tricia Parrish, Timothy Skeldon, Laurie Smirl, Ann Snodgrass, N. Christine Sylvester and Holly Woolsey.

The mission of JPMF is to build partnerships with people who have a common interest in insuring continued healthcare excellence for the residents of North Brevard. Through staff and volunteers, JPMF raises funds to support healthcare initiatives in North Brevard County. For tickets, information or sponsorship opportunities for the Midnight on Main Street Benefit Masquerade Ball, call 321-269-4066 or visit parrishmedfoundation.com.

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The Children's Center receives grant funding for special needs bikes

Special bikes for both typically developing and special needs children

TITUSVILLE, FLA, June 10, 2009—The Children's Center, located at 5650 South US 1 in Titusville, received a $2,000 grant from the Margaret R. Binz Foundation, Inc., a Brevard County charitable organization, to purchase a variety of special bicycles for both typically developing and special needs children at the center.

The Children's Center, an affiliate of Parrish Medical Center, offers a variety of learning and early development programs for area children. The lack of adequate playground equipment prompted the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation to submit the request for funding to the Margaret Binz Foundation.

The bikes create opportunities for children to practice and develop their large muscle skills, essential for future learning and success. With the increased number of special needs children being served at the center, the bicycle purchase not only provides therapeutic training, but also the opportunity for the children to manipulate the bicycles independently.

The Children's Center consists of six local partner agencies working together to meet the needs of children. It annually serves nearly 1,300 children and their families. The Children's Center is located at 5650 S. Washington Avenue in Titusville. For more information call the Children's Center at 321-264-0855 or visit parrishmed.com.

The mission of JPMF is to build partnerships with people who have a common interest in insuring continued healthcare excellence for the residents of North Brevard. Through staff and volunteers, JPMF raises funds to support healthcare initiatives in North Brevard County. Its two signature projects are The Health Village at Main Street PMC and The Children's Center. For more information about Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, call 321-269-4066 or visit parrishmedfoundation.com.

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Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary Awards 20 Scholarships

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2009, TITUSVILLE, FLA — The Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary awarded 20 scholarships of $1,000 each to high school and college students for the 2009–20010 school year. Recipients live in the North Brevard County Hospital District and are pursuing a career in a health-related field.

This year's scholarship winners were:

• Astronaut High School: Jessica Fitts, Nicole Jordan, Christopher Mirabile and Brittany Poteet
• Titusville High School: Kavita Chapla, Mausam Chokshi, Sarah Facemire and Samantha Gheen
• Space Coast Jr./Sr. High: Yoendry Lopez and Lexis Strobel
• Edgewood Jr./Sr. High: Brianna Brandon
• Brevard Community College: Alexander Baker, Jill Baldwin, David Morse and Melanie Stroup
• University of Florida: Neal Delvadia, Kenneth Estes, Alexandra Parrish and Steven Raymond
• University of South Florida (online): Margaret (Peggy) Niehoff

The Parrish Medical Center Auxiliary is a volunteer organization with more than 350 adult and teen volunteers. Auxiliary members give their time and talents throughout Parrish Medical Center and its off-site facilities, and they administer the Pink Angel Gift Shop.

Parrish Medical Center, located at 951 N. Washington Ave., Titusville, Florida, is a 210-bed, not-for-profit public medical center serving North Brevard County for more than 50 years. PMC was voted America's # 1 Healing Hospital three years in a row and named a Modern Healthcare Magazine Spirit of Excellence Award Winner. The medical center has been awarded seven disease specific certification gold seals from the Joint Commission in acute coronary syndrome, breast cancer, diabetes education, heart failure, palliative care, stroke and wound healing. For more information, visit parrishmed.com.

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MEDIA ADVISORY

What: Historic Taylor Dunn house to be Moved from BCC-Titusville Campus to Parrish Medical Center Campus

When: 7 a.m., Sunday, May 31, 2009 (the move will take only about 15 minutes)

Where: From BCC-Titusville Campus, west on Oak Grove Road, then south on northbound lane of US1 to southwest corner of PMC main campus

Why: Historic Taylor Dunn house will be moved onto its permanent structural foundation later in the month. It will mark the entrance and create the formal beginning of the Health Village at Main Street PMC, an intergenerational program where the needs of seniors can be met in one charming location reminiscent of a small town. The Taylor Dunn house will be renovated and used as the JPMF's philanthropy center.

For information, contact: Natalie Sellers or Kathie Coon at 268-6110.

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May 20, 2009

Parrish Medical Center designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

TITUSVILLE, FLA, May 20, 2009— Parrish Medical Center (PMC) has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The award is presented only to breast imaging centers that have demonstrated excellence by earning ACR accreditation in all the college's voluntary, breast-imaging accreditation program and components, in addition to the mandatory Mammography Accreditation Program.

This means PMC's mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy imaging services are all fully accredited. Accreditation is determined through peer-review evaluations by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. PMC achieved high practice standards in image quality, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs.

Only 23 hospitals, clinics or health centers in Florida have earned this distinction.

PMC voluntarily went through ACR's rigorous review process to ensure it met nationally accepted standards. This process certifies that PMC care partners, through education and certification, are well qualified to perform and interpret medical images and administer radiation therapy treatments. It also means PMC has the appropriate equipment for a patient's prescribed test or treatment, and that quality assurance and safety guidelines are always met or exceeded. The ACR, headquartered in Reston, Va., is a national organization serving more than 32,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology, as well as the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services.

Parrish Medical Center is an award-winning 210-bed, acute care, not-for-profit medical center that has served North Brevard for over 50 years. PMC is nationally recognized as one of America's finest healing environments.^® It has earned a gold seal for excellence and quality in Breast Health from the Joint Commission, the premier accrediting organization for healthcare systems in the nation, plus six other disease-specific gold seals. For more information visit parrishmed.com or call 321-268-6110.

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May 13, 2009

Jess Parrish Medical Foundation awards 20 scholarships

TITUSVILLE, FLA, May 13, 2009—The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF) awarded $16,050 in scholarships to 20 high school and college students for the 2009-2010 school year. Recipients live in the North Brevard County Hospital District and are pursuing a career in a health-related field. The JPMF has been awarding scholarships to deserving students since 1990.

This year's scholarship winners were: Rachel Browne, Jessica Fitts, Haleigh Mounger, Brittany Poteet and Brittany Turner – Astronaut High School; Ariel Marie Letts and Lexis Strobel – Space Coast Jr./Sr. High School; Kavita Chapla, Mausam Chokshi and Sarah Facemire – Titusville High School; Alexandra Baker – Brevard Community College; Rebecca Kahrs – Florida State University; Michael Webster-Gardiner – Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University; Douglas Doud – Mercer University; Christina Reinhold – University of Central Florida; Edith Bracho-Sanchez, Kenneth Estes, Alexandra Parrish and Steven Raymond – University of Florida; and Melanie Stroup – University of South Florida.

The mission of JPMF is to build partnerships with people who have a common interest in insuring continued healthcare excellence for the residents of North Brevard. Through staff and volunteers, JPMF has raised funds to support healthcare initiatives in North Brevard County since 1983. Its two signature projects are currently The Health Village at Main Street PMC and The Children's Center. For more information about Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, call 321-269-4066.

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May 12, 2009

Brevard County School Board names Parrish Medical Center Business Partner of the Year

Titusville, FL —Parrish Medical Center (PMC) was named Business Partner of the Year by the Brevard Schools Foundation and Brevard Public Schools by two local schools—Titusville High School and Mims Elementary. All public schools in Brevard County partner with a local business and the two schools partnered with PMC to support educational programs. Alexandra Gutierrez, RN, BSN and PMC education coordinator accepted the two awards on the medical center's behalf at the May 1 awards ceremony.

"I was very proud and happy to accept the recognition plaques on behalf of PMC," said Gutierrez. "To be recognized as Business Partner of the Year by two schools in North Brevard County is truly an honor." Lisa Alexander, M.D., vice president of Medical Affairs for PMC oversees PMC's People Development department, which coordinates the various school partnerships. She said, "PMC is grateful to have the ability and resources to provide students with learning opportunities to prepare them to become productive members of the community."

PMC offers multiple guest speakers and other support to each school for a variety of classroom settings throughout the school year.

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May 11, 2009

Jess Parrish Medical Foundation recognizes 18 Local Women For Their Spirit Of Philanthropy

TITUSVILLE, FLA. — From a field of 18 nominees, the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation awarded five North Brevard women with Spirit of Philanthropy awards at the first annual Spirit of Philanthropy Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Titusville Playhouse. The event was held in conjunction with Parrish Medical Center's Spirit of Women Red Shoe Reception, an event to promote heart-healthy lifestyles through step, walk and dance. Those honored were:

Patricia Manning, Ed.D., Lifetime Achievement award winner, was unable to attend the awards gala, but was honored in absentia. Ms. Manning accepted her award via video.

Patricia Manning, Ed.D., Titusville, Fla. – Lifetime Achievement award winner, which recognizes a remarkable woman (age 55+) for a lifetime of achievements in making positive differences within the community. Early in her journey she broke barriers by receiving a doctoral degree in education at a time when most women did not go to college. Manning has earned a number of distinctions from her peers including the first woman to earn an Excellence in Teaching Award, Teacher of Year (several times) and honored as an Outstanding Educator in America. Since retiring from teaching, she has diverted her energy and passion to educating the community. She serves as a volunteer for many human service agencies and was named Woman of the Year by the Brevard County Commission on the Status of Women. In addition, she has made Alzheimer's prevention and education one of her many missions. She was instrumental in the development of three Alzheimer's Centers in Brevard and continues her support of the Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation. She has also been instrumental in the development of the planned Health Village at Main Street PMC project, a one-of-a-kind initiative that brings healthy aging resources and services together within what will be another trademark PMC healing environment.

Mausam Chokshi, Titusville High School senior – Rising Star award winner, which recognizes an Outstanding Young Philanthropist between the ages of 14 and 20. Chokshi is an active member of the Health Occupations Students of America Club, and volunteers for numerous community events such as Alzheimer's Walk, Autism Speaks, Valentines for Vets and Adopt a Nursing Home for the Holidays. She is a teen volunteer for Parrish Medical Center, where she has logged over 500 hours of volunteer service.

Shown with their Spirit of Philanthropy Awards are (L-R), Janet Rooks, Community Hero award; Mausam Chokshi, Rising Star award; Marialice Knight, RN, Healthcare Hero award; and Aja Assad of Aja's Salon & Day Spa, Business Hero award.

Janet Rooks, MSW, Merritt Island, Fla. – Community Hero award winner, which recognizes an Outstanding Woman of Philanthropy between the ages of 21 to 54. Rooks made helping older adults age gracefully her life's work. This outstanding woman is a social worker by trade. She has developed a one-stop resource for healthy aging and caregiver support. She facilitates support groups of people caring for aging parents or loved ones; teaches high schoolers about aging; coordinates community courses on the subject; and serves on a number of civic organizations including the American Cancer Society, the Legal Aid Society, and the Brevard Commission on Aging.

Marialice Knight, RN, Titusville, Fla. – Healthcare Hero award winner, which recognizes an Outstanding Clinical Professional and Philanthropist. Knight has dedicated her life to cardiovascular care. She is an excellent clinical professional. She has provided nearly 1,000 free peripheral artery disease (PAD) screenings. She has conducted countless community seminars to educate people, especially women, about the risks of heart disease and stroke. Her passion for her cause has resulted in her becoming a mentor to other Spirit of Women hospitals around the country. She was invited to present 'Models that Work" at the National HeartCaring Conference in Chicago in 2008 and has been invited back again this year. In addition to HeartCaring, she also served as a United Way Loaned Leader, among many other volunteer capacities.

Aja Assad of Aja's Salon & Day Spa, Titusville, Fla. – Business Hero award winner, which recognizes a local Spirit of Women Network Business Partner who is dedicated, through their business, to making a meaningful difference that results in a healthier, safer and stronger family-friendly community. Assad is a longtime volunteer with the American Cancer Society who donates her time and talent to the Look Good Feel Better and Locks of Love programs. This businesswoman has made cancer prevention her priority. She teaches cancer patients how to care cosmetically for scars and wounds that result from treatment or therapy and provides scarves, wraps, hairpieces and specialized cosmetic products for women battling cancer. She also participates in the Relay for Life, Titusville Rotary Club, The Gulf Restoration Network to support healthy drinking water and preserving the Gulf's most pristine waters including the St. Johns and Suwannee Rivers in Florida, and Cut it Out – Salons against Domestic Abuse.

The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation began The Spirit of Philanthropy Award as an extension of the national Spirit of Women initiative sponsored by Parrish Medical Center. The Spirit of Philanthropy honors and celebrates the power and passion of women leaders who actively contribute their time, talent or treasure to make our community a better place to live, work and raise families.

"We are extremely proud of all the women who were nominated in this inaugural event," said Laurie Smirl, executive director of Jess Parrish Medical Foundation. "We knew there were women living and working in North Brevard who give unselfishly of themselves for the benefit of the community, so we were extremely pleased when our selection committee was presented with 18 women of such diverse backgrounds and passion for what they do.

"They all deserve a medal for their contributions," she added.

Other nominees in one of the five categories were Nancy Eberlin, George Anne Goggins, Rachel Hartos, Julie Kable, Hillary Lynch, Judy Morter, Pam Myers, Lindsay Raub, Lynda Tempest, Barbara Terhune, Rachel Terry, Pamela Tronetti, DO, and Authrine Whyte, MD, PhD.

Parrish Medical Center is central Florida's only Spirit of Women Network hospital and has earned the prestigious Spirit of Women Premier Hospital designation for excellence in women's health. The designation is awarded only to hospitals that meet and/or exceed national women's health standards of excellence, as defined by the Office of Women's Health and Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS). As part of a comprehensive evaluation process, PMC demonstrated innovation and excellence in women's programming across the board and earned the designation as a Premier Hospital by meeting 100 percent of the standards and earning an overall perfect score. The Premier Hospital designation is earned by hospitals that meet or exceed at least 80 percent of the standards. The National Standards of Excellence in Women's Health require focus on women-centered care, call-to-action education, and access to care in the following seven areas:

1. Integration of a focused community assessment
2. Implementation of comprehensive life-stage programming
3. Sensitivity to community diversity and cultural differences
4. Strategic alignment of women's service lines
5. Leading innovation and outreach initiatives
6. Managing a process for quality improvement
7. Multidisciplinary approach to care
For more information visit www.parrishmed.com.

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Parrish Medical Center Employees Raise $130,000 for Hospital Transportation Program

TITUSVILLE, FLA. (March 30, 2009) — Parrish Medical Center (PMC) employees raised $130,000 in their first ever three-year employee giving campaign that concluded in February 2009 with a check presentation to the Parrish Medical Center board of directors.

Co-chaired by Thomasina Middleton, PMC financial analyst, and Nancy Rhinelander, PMC Finance program assistant, the Parrish employee Circle of Giving committee rallied employees to select a project that would make the most impact in their community. Funds raised by employees were matched dollar-for-dollar by PMC to support the Healing in Motion van transportation program, which brought the program total to $260,000. In operation since April 2007, the van transports seniors and others without transportation to and from the hospital. It will also be used in the same way for transport to and from the Health Village at Main Street PMC when it opens in 2010 on PMC's campus.

Since the program was initiated, approximately 100 patients per month have been given transportation, according to Security Manager Deena Ellis. Security oversees the PMC van program and the head driver is PMC security officer Robert Kinne.

"We knew PMC employees really cared about the community, but I never imagined we could raise the money, buy the van, hire a driver and put the Healing in Motion transportation service in place for our community," said Thomasina Middleton, one of first co-chairpersons for the Circle of Giving and a current committee volunteer. "I am so proud of my fellow employees and the Circle of Giving committee that helped make this program happen," she added. The Circle of Giving committee is an extension of the Jess Parrish Medical Foundation (JPMF). The mission of JPMF is to build partnerships with people who have a common interest in ensuring continued healthcare excellence for the residents of North Brevard County. Through staff and volunteers, JPMF raises funds to support healthcare initiatives in North Brevard County. Its two signature projects are The Health Village at Main Street PMC and The Children's Center. For more information about Jess Parrish Medical Foundation, call 321-269-4066.

Parrish Medical Center employees raised $130,000 for the Healing in Motion transportation program to give rides to and from Parrish Medical Center to patients with no other means of transportation. Funds raised purchased the van and fund operational expenses. Employee funds were matched by Parrish Medical Center to allow the program to expand for the benefit of the community. Shown presenting a check to J.J. Parrish III (left), chairman of the Parrish Medical Center board of directors, and Richard Boggs, Jess Parrish Medical Foundation chairman-elect (holding opposite end of the check) are PMC Circle of Giving employee committee members Elaine Wessinger, Kathie Coon, Mindy Bachmaier, Deena Ellis (Security manager who oversees the program), Tommi Middleton, Sharon Griffis, Nancy Rhinelander, Ryan Hieronymus (behind Rhinelander), Wendy Warner, Paul Fender, Ray Howard, Jerald Smith and Robert Kinne, primary van driver. Circle of Giving committee members not shown are Melissa Clapp, Leslie Marquez, Bill Moore-executive sponsor, Edie Stiner, Jimmy Wolford and Holly Woolsey.

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Parrish Medical Center granted state approval to perform elective angioplasty and stenting TITUSVILLE, FL (January 22, 2009)—The State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), which regulates hospital services, has granted Parrish Medical Center (PMC) approval to perform elective coronary angioplasty and stenting. This comes just over one year after the medical center sought and earned approval from AHCA to perform these procedures on an emergency basis. "This is truly exciting news," said PMC Chairman of the Board Jay Parrish, III. "This latest achievement is another example of Parrish Medical Center's commitment to quality and excellence. We, the entire board of directors, are extremely proud of the hard work and dedication required by everyone involved to earn this achievement on behalf of the community we serve." "Earning state approval to perform elective angioplasties was our goal over a year ago when we applied for, and earned, emergent approval," said PMC President/CEO George Mikitarian. "We knew legislation was being considered to expand AHCA rules from emergent to elective, so our team was proactive in developing a world-class cardiovascular program to a level that exceeds national quality best-practices," said Mikitarian. "Hospitals everywhere are striving to shorten the time a heart attack patient waits before receiving angioplasty," said board-certified Interventional Cardiologist Biju Mathews, MD. "Our time-to-treatment not only exceeds national best practices standards, but our team outperforms even those centers with open-heart surgery on-site," said Mathews. "The national best practice time-to-treatment goal is 90 minutes. PMC's time-to-treatment is 60 minutes or less, which is a full 30 minutes better than the best-of-the-best nationally," added Harvard-trained board-certified Interventional Cardiologist Ravi Rao, MD. The state requires and evaluates quality indicators like time-to-treatment, training of staff and cardiologists and other indicators as part of its approval process. Coronary angioplasty is a procedure performed inside a catheterization lab to open clogged arteries in response to a heart attack. The procedure quickly restores blood flow through blocked arteries without the need for invasive open-heart surgery. "With the advances in technology today, open-heart really is a last-resort intervention," said Rao. "A majority of heart interventions and treatments can and are effectively performed in a catheterization suite and we are fortunate to have the newest, state-of-the-art cath suites available anywhere right here at PMC," Rao added. PMC's cardiovascular program includes highly credentialed, board-certified interventional cardiologists Chapman Bean, MD, Biju Mathews, MD, and Ravi Rao, MD, and board-certified cardiologists David McMahon, MD, Kiran Modi, MD, Naresh Mody, MD, and Surya Rao, MD. Cardiovascular services provided at PMC include: Cardiac catheterization Emergent coronary angioplasty and stenting IVUS – Intravascular Ultrasound Peripheral angiography, angioplasty, stenting and atherectomy Carotid angiography Permanent pacemakers, including biventricular pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) Cardiac and peripheral ultrasound, including echocardiograph, carotid artery and lower extremity arterial studies AACVPR certified cardiac rehabilitation (outpatient) Stress testing and all routine cardiac tests and treatments Complementing the cardiovascular services at PMC are the four disease-specific Gold Seals for excellence and quality in the areas of Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure, Diabetes and Stroke from The Joint Commission, the premier accrediting organization for healthcare systems in the nation. PMC has earned a total of seven Gold Seals for quality and excellence, more than any other hospital in the area. In addition to those related to cardiovascular disease, PMC has Gold Seals in Breast Health, Palliative Care and Wound Healing.




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Parrish Medical Center, nationally recognized as one of America's finest healing environmentsTM, is an award-winning, 210-bed, not-for-profit public medical center serving North Brevard for more than 50 years. For more information, visitwww.parrishmed.com.

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