Orlando Health Foundation - Summer 2022 Inspire

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Summer 2022

Dear Friend, Epilepsy Centers for the 18th consecutive year. As one of
only five Adult Level 4 Epilepsy Centers in Florida, the
As this edition of Inspire hits your mailbox, I hope you southwest community continues to benefit from their
are enjoying the summer months and finding ways to excellence and dedication to superior medicine.
relax and recharge in preparation for the remaining year
ahead. I am pleased to share updates regarding both The organization’s push to excellence may be most felt
Orlando Health and Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, in the plans for the new Orlando Health Jewett
knowing your support enables us to achieve these Orthopedic Institute, currently rising into the sky on the
milestones. downtown campus. Not only is orthopedic care in
Orlando going to change significantly through the
First, Orlando Health has received national recognition innovative investments in the new building, but it will
as the highest-ranking healthcare organization in the catapult other medical professionals and facilities to
state of Florida on Forbes’ America’s Best Large update their models of care as well. Read more about
Employers list. The healthcare system ranks #86 overall the exciting strategies to be put in place on pages 10-11
out of 500 large organizations. In the “Healthcare & of this issue.
Social” category, which contains 35 employers, Orlando
Health appears at #19, making the organization one of Philanthropic gifts, large and small, power our ability to
the top 20 healthcare employers nationwide. impact patient care. Inside, you’ll learn more about a
handful of those gifts and how Orlando Health and
These accolades speak to our amazing team members Bayfront Health St. Petersburg turn this support into
and physicians, and their contributions to making our life-changing medical care.
organization the best place to work. Despite the Gratefully,
challenges thrown at our essential healthcare workers in
the last two years, leaders have created a culture of John W. Bozard, President
caring for about each other – team members and Orlando Health Foundation
patients alike. Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Foundation

This culture of caring extends to Bayfront Health St.
Petersburg, where the Level 4 Epilepsy Program has
been re-accredited by the National Association of

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ontent 4-5 Advancements in Neurosciences Arrive at Orlando Health
6-7 Team Members Celebrate the Impact of Philanthropy on

Emergency and Trauma Care
8-9 The Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Awards $25,000 to

Arts in Medicine Program
9 Art Meets Medicine - Finding Gratitude!
10-11 Medicine at its Best: First Orthopedic Specialty Hospital

in Florida
12-13 Orlando Health Announces a New Four-Legged Team

Member
14-15 Local Families Find Encouragement Through the V 3 Family

Foundation
16 Newly Hired Physician to Start Pediatric Bone Marrow and

Cellular Therapy Program
17 Arnold Palmer’s Legacy Continues to Impact Care for Kids
17 Helping to Heal Little Hearts: Panera Bread® Celebrates

Top Fundraisers
18-19 “Wawaversary”: Celebrating 10 Years of Wawa Support
20-21 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Highlights
22-23 National Doctors’ Day Recognition

24 Grant Helps to Connect Patients with Employment
Opportunities Through CareerSource Florida

25 Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Foundation Philanthropy
Council

26 Honor a Caregiver at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
27 Tribute Gifts

Advancements in
Neurosciences Arrive at
Orlando Health

When you hear the words “the future of “From stroke to epilepsy to Parkinson’s disease, and
healthcare”, what comes to mind? The multiple sclerosis, spinal injuries and dementia - our
term may be overused in certain circles, team consists of more than 30 physicians covering every
but at Orlando Health Neuroscience type of diagnosis and treatment technique in the
Institute, it is right on target. neurosciences field”, states Robert A. Hirschl, MD,
Chairman and Medical Director of Neurosurgery at
With staggering advancements in imaging and Orlando Health. “I’m proud of our team and the fact
computer simulations, physicians and researchers have that we can help every patient who walks through our
been able to deepen their understanding of the brain doors.”
and its functioning. With this growth, the field of
neurosciences has become an integral part of the Orlando Health Neurosciences Institute
services offered at top hospitals around the nation. offer the only Joint Commission-certified
Orlando Health has been dedicated to securing all Spine Center of Excellence, as well as
aspects of this intricate and life-changing medicine for the only Comprehensive Stroke Centers,
the benefit of not only Central Floridians, but patients in Central Florida; meaning that not only
and families suffering throughout the Southeast. are we the highest-volume in the state,
but the highest quality as well.
Neuroscience focuses on neurological
conditions of the brain and spine and Neurological disorders and conditions often have
their effects on movement, function, devastating consequences for people of all ages. With
pain, neurodevelopmental disorders, as the support of philanthropy, our surgeons, nurse
well as behavioral and cognitive practitioners, support staff and rehabilitation therapists
functions. can deliver the most technically superb, compassionate
and timely care.
As part of Orlando Health’s phased approach to the
growth of neurosciences, we now offer the full spectrum To learn more about philanthropic support of
of neurological services right here in our own backyard, neurosciences, visit:
so patients never need to leave their local communities Give.OrlandoHealth.com/Neurosciences.
to receive treatment.

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Neurology Neurosurgery

Contains the Orlando Health Comprehensive Stroke Center, Involves surgical treatment of
the Memory Disorder Clinic for those battling Dementia and diseases and injuries to the
Alzheimer’s, and experts treating Neuromuscular Disorders spine, brain, stroke, peripheral
and movement disorders (multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s nerves and arteries in the head
disease), epilepsy, as well as facial pain and headaches. and neck.

Neuro-Psychology Rehabilitation Medicine

Neuropsychologists focus on the Physicians work with patients to
relationship between a patient’s recover function, lessen symptoms and
brain and their behavior, improve their overall well-being.
including dementia and
traumatic brain injury.

Interventional Pain Management

Physicians devise conservative, minimally-invasive
treatments to help heal chronic pain, from joint
pain to spine injuries.

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Team Members The initiative to expand and renovate our Emergency
Celebrate the Impact Department, as well as the Level One Trauma Center,
of Philanthropy on was identified following the June 12, 2016, Pulse tragedy.
Emergency and Thanks to generous donations from the community,
Trauma Care Orlando Health Foundation has been able to provide
not only our patients, but also our team members, with a
As part of Orlando Health’s top-of-the-line piece of technology to improve imaging
commitment to improve the quality and efficiency within the Emergency Department,
and speed of patient care for our ultimately leading to faster imaging, diagnoses and
rapidly growing community, the improved care.
Orlando Health Orlando Regional
Medical Center (ORMC) Emergency The new, high-tech CT scanner from Siemens is only the
Department recently celebrated a second of its kind at Orlando Health ORMC. It features a
newly installed Computerized patient-friendly design with a large 82cm bore that not
Tomography (CT) machine. only gives the patient extra room, but also allows
technologists the ability to perform additional
6 inspire - Summer 2022 diagnostic procedures while the patient is being
scanned. The large size, in addition to the adjustable
mood lights on the machine, help patients feel more
relaxed and comfortable. The CT scanner also features
a color-coded guide that helps patients comply with
breathing commands and is especially useful for
hearing-impaired patients. Radiological technologists
are also able to operate the scanner using the
detachable gantry-mounted tablet and have the
option to control the entire scan via the tablet while
maintaining focus on the patient. No matter the patient

or complexity of the procedure, this new CT scanner
enables users to reduce unwarranted variations – and
generate consistent, comprehensive results.

The Orlando Health Foundation hosted a ribbon cutting
ceremony with Emergency Department and Trauma
Center leaders and team members to mark the
installation of the new scanner. After months of
construction, team members were invited to come see
the new machine and celebrate this significant
accomplishment.

“This new scanner will help us reduce
radiation to our patients and help image
quicker. Our Trauma patients will get
imaging that is probably twice as fast as
what we currently do now, and that will
really speed up results back to our
physicians to take care of those patients,”
says Jason Burtner, BS, RT, Director,
Imaging Services at Orlando Health
ORMC.

Thank you to our donors who helped make this
advancement for our Emergency Department and
Trauma Center possible.

As we continue to expand our
capacity to care at Orlando Health
ORMC, please consider supporting
our Level One Trauma Center and
Emergency Department capital
campaign. For more information
about making a donation, please visit
Give.OrlandoHealth.com/Trauma.

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Chuck Steinmetz and Margery Pabst Steinmetz

The Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Awards
$25,000 to Arts in Medicine Program

When husband and wife Chuck Steinmetz and Margery This grant funding will allow our Arts in Medicine team to
Pabst Steinmetz established The Pabst Steinmetz continue to offer programming to patients and their
Foundation in 2018, they began it with a mission to caregivers free of charge, allowing them to experience
inspire and build community through innovation in arts the stress-reducing results of art production, explore
and education. their creativity and take part in community events.

Continuing to meet that mission, the In addition, this funding has created an opportunity for
Foundation awarded $25,000 to the a graduate-level art student to join the Arts in Medicine
Arts in Medicine program at the team at the Cancer Institute and experience the
Orlando Health Cancer Institute, transformational impact that the fine arts can foster in
where innovative art education patients and their caregivers. This addition fulfills Chuck
inspires and motivates patients and Margery’s vision of supporting sustainable
during their cancer treatment. programs that improve the community. A true meeting of
arts and education, the training this student receives will
create an additional professional who will touch the lives
of cancer patients and their families.

Art Meets Medicine - A division of the Integrative Medicine Department, the
Finding Gratitude! Arts in Medicine program provides materials, time and
the expertise of an artist in residence, plus volunteers
A cancer diagnosis and treatment process are often and art interns. Thanks to generous donations, this
accompanied by a tremendous amount of stress. To program is offered at no cost to patients and caregivers.
combat this, Orlando Health Cancer Institute offers
various Integrative Medicine programs that provide Each spring, the program hosts the Art Meets Medicine
healing services to compliment patients’ medical showcase - a showcase to benefit the Arts in Medicine
treatments – focused on their physical, emotional and program at the Cancer Institute. The showcase, held
social health. from April 21 through May 15, featured over 100 art
pieces created by cancer patients and their caregivers,
exploring creative ways to bring hope to healing.

“Our Arts in Medicine program at Orlando Health
focuses on patients and their caregivers not for their
physical needs, but for their emotional well-being. We
have worked with talented artists since the 1990s and
have helped cancer patients and their families cope
with their diagnosis and treatment through active art
making, creative engagement and stress reduction.” –
Diane Caroline Robinson, PhD, Integrative Medicine
Program Director

Medicine at its Best: First Orthopedic Sp

The Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic experience for patients. The decision to include imaging
Institute brings together the two most and anesthesia in-house through employed rather than
respected orthopedic and sports medicine contracted clinicians is a deliberate shift in orthopedic
practices in Central Florida: the Jewett care that will allow us to deliver immediate results for
Orthopaedic Clinic, with eight decades of physicians and patients. Caregivers working together in
service to the community, and Orlando unison, to achieve perfection, not only elevates our
Health, home to the region’s only Level One healthcare organization, but forces our competitors to
Trauma Center for adults and children. rise to the occasion as well – ultimately leading to
better care throughout our state.
“With all of the pieces in place – physician training, top
quality providers and the busiest trauma program in the Research and Education
state – we expect the Orlando Health Jewett
Orthopedic hospital will care for more patients upon With an award-winning orthopedic residency program,
opening than any other orthopedic facility in the graduates leave Orlando Health with the skills and
Southeast,” said David Strong, president and CEO, talent to practice anywhere in the world. However, our
Orlando Health. ability to attract the best surgical residents, focusing on
continued research and expertise in orthopedic care,
Orthopedic Specialty Hospital increases the number of orthopedic surgeons who
remain here in Central Florida as they fall in love with the
Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute will move area and make greater Orlando their permanent home.
into its new spacious, state-of-the-art home in 2023. This consistent creation of top talent leads to top-tier
This move will create the only orthopedic-specific healthcare.
hospital in the Southeast, providing premier trauma,
sports medicine and orthopedic medical care in one Some of the most notable additions to the Institute,
location. benefiting physicians throughout the world as well as
those in our residency department, lie in the research
Orlando Health has built a remarkable, finely tuned and education opportunities currently being built on the
team of employed orthopedic physicians, radiologists 7th floor.
and anesthesiologists to provide a pristine elective

pecialty Hospital in Florida

• Four virtually connected operating suites that can “Every inch of this orthopedic medical
complex was designed to meet the rapidly
be used to train surgeons around the world increasing demand for orthopedic services,”
added Carlos Carrasco, president, Orlando
• A bio-skills lab for research and training, allowing Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute and senior
vice president, Orlando Health. “We expect
residents to practice intricate procedures with the the Institute to become the standard by which
oversight of board-certified surgeons all other orthopedics programs will be
measured.”
• Conference space suited for hosting medical

educational forums, including a 118-seat auditorium

Orlando Health will continue to offer orthopedics at
multiple community locations, but the Institute will house
all the expertise necessary to treat any orthopedic
condition. By challenging ourselves, and everyone else
in the region, we’re ushering in a new pinnacle of
orthopedic care not available anywhere else in Florida.

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Orlando Health Announces a
New Four-Legged Team Member

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children recently welcomed our
first facility dog named Parks! Brought to you by the Orlando Health
Foundation, in partnership with Petsmart Charities, Orlando Health
Arnold Palmer welcomed Parks after being trained by Canine Companions®.

Considered part of our Child Life team, Parks is a 2-year-
old male labrador retriever. He has been trained beyond
the role of a comfort animal, completing his national
certification in the same way as a service dog. Parks is
responsible for helping to bring healing, comfort and fun
to chronic and critically ill patients, their families and
team members throughout the hospital.
Parks spends weekdays at the hospital accompanied
by his handler Kimberly Burbage, a Child Life Specialist
at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for 15 years. Parks
and Kimberly travel throughout Orlando Health
Arnold Palmer, visiting with patients who need the
unique emotional support and motivation that only
Parks and his skilled handler can provide. Parks, like
many dogs, loves to play with his toys, go for walks and
even knows 40 different commands!

Watch this video to
see Parks in action!

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Learn About Parks! commands. Facility dogs are certified with their handlers
using the same test as service dogs. The handler also
Shared by Parks’ Handler, Kimberly Burbage undergoes intensive training to learn how to continue to
train their dog and incorporate them into sessions with
What does it mean to be a facility dog versus a patients.
pet therapy dog?
How does Parks fit in with the Child Life team at
Our pet therapy and facility dogs both greatly impact Orlando Health Arnold Palmer?
our patients’ lives. Our pet therapy teams are volunteers
that are registered and evaluated by a national therapy As a Child Life Specialist, my role is to work with children,
dog organization. Pet therapy dogs provide diversional adolescents and their families to help them cope during
visits for our patients, families and staff alongside their their hospital stay. When working with these families, I
handlers and can help brighten everyone’s day. previously used many “tools” to meet their needs, but
now I use Parks to help them reach their hospital goals.
Facility dogs differ in that they receive two years of
training prior to working in the hospital, including working Parks and I are consulted by the child life specialists to
around medical equipment and learning over 40 work with patients who may need extra support. Some
patients struggle to meet goals such as getting out of
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patients that would benefit from deeper, consistent
interaction. We collaborate with the medical team and
can co-treat with other disciplines, including
rehabilitation, to serve as motivation. For example, if we
have a patient that is refusing to walk but needs to, I
can bring Parks in and offer for the patient to take him
for a walk using a second leash. In many cases, this no
longer feels like a required task but something fun
because Parks is there.

What impact have you already seen Parks have
on patients?

Parks has been a wonderful tool in working with our
patients and families. He can be high energy when
patients need to get up and play, as well as calm when
they only need support and comfort. Parks has done a
great job adjusting to working in the hospital and I look
forward to seeing how much of a difference he makes
over the next several months as he continues to settle in
to his new home!

How would you describe Parks?

Parks can be serious and focused when working but also
has a very playful and goofy side when “released” from
command (aka “off duty”). He loves to chase tennis balls
and play with new toys and is also quite the snuggler!
Parks is highly motivated to learn new commands and
really enjoys being active with our patients and at home.

To support our child life team, visit:
Give.OrlandoHealth.com/ChildLife.

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Families Find
Encouragement
Through the
V 3 Family
Foundation

The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families, “The V 3 Family Foundation is focused on three pillars
part of Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for critical to a healthy and prosperous community and
Children, provides a support system and resources country: advancing faith, strengthening families and
for families facing overwhelming challenges. A protecting freedom. Through these three key areas,
part of that support system are the donors who they wish to leave a mark on the communities where
make up the Advocates for Children, a multi-year they live and work.
giving society focused on helping those who
struggle with significant concerns such as child Where The Howard Phillips Center really shines, is in its
abuse, lack of access to healthcare and
parenting children with special needs. “ability to uplift families here in our local communities.
“I think the family is the core of a community”,
As Advocates for Children members since the group’s says Trey, “To have an organization that’s truly
inception in 2013, Trey and Carrie Vick have long been focused on building and sustaining healthy
champions of The Howard Phillips Center’s mission. families – focusing on physical health,
Through the last decade, the Vicks have continually emotional health and parental health - that’s
stepped up to help families meet the challenges life has such a core issue that a lot of other things can
thrown at them. As Carrie explains, “We love The spin-off of it. We want to invest our money in
Howard Phillips Center because of its proactive areas that are at the core of what makes
approach. They are fixing problems on a lot of different communities work.”
levels prior to them becoming overwhelming obstacles
for local families.”

At the close of 2021, the Vick family set up the V 3 Family Why Start a Family Foundation?
Foundation, a new and exciting frontier in their giving
journey. By leveraging the power and benefits of a As their family and business - V3 Capital Group - grew in
foundation to meet their philanthropic goals, the Vicks the last two decades, their philanthropic support grew
have been able to increase their impact on not only The as well. Starting a family foundation has allowed them
Center, but additional causes close to their heart. to plan for their giving in new and more developed ways,
including their children in the process.

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After meeting with their certified public account Planned Giving
and attorney, Trey and Carrie determined a family Tips
foundation would best meet their needs, allowing
them to: Discover the variety of ways you can make a
difference in the lives of others in the community,
• Decide on an annual donation amount, providing support for our healthcare mission while
also considering your unique financial and
providing key tax benefits, without having to charitable goals.
immediately earmark or disperse the funds to
a non-profit. By partnering with you and your professional
advisors, our Planned Giving team will help
• Provide future opportunities for V3 Capital maximize your giving today while building your
charitable legacy into the future. Together, we
employees to donate via payroll or host their can create a highly personalized giving plan to
own charity fundraisers in support of the V3 best meet your needs and inform you on any
Family Foundation, knowing they spend time potential tax-saving benefits.
to research the best non-profits.
If you are currently working with a trusted attorney
• Engage their children in the giving process, or advisor, we would value the opportunity to
meet with them and learn how we can work
not only as current or future board members, together to further your impact at Orlando
but allow the family to discuss charitable Health.
options and plan their future legacy.
Contact our planned giving team for a free
As Trey, Carrie and their children (Brandon, 21; estate planning checklist and guidance on how
Bailey, 19; Bella, 14) form a family legacy of their a gift through your estate can make a difference.
own through the V3 Family Foundation, families in
Orange and Osceola counties are already feeling Office of Planned Giving
the influence of their philanthropy through the
services provided by The Center. (321) 841-8795
Tiffany.Collier@OrlandoHealth.com
OrlandoHealthPlannedGiving.com

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Newly Hired Physician For children, Bone Marrow Transplant offers specific
to Start Pediatric Bone treatment advantages, such as:
Marrow and Cellular
Therapy Program • Replacing diseased bone marrow with healthy,

At the Haley Center for Children’s Cancer functioning bone marrow for conditions such as
and Blood Disorders at Orlando Health leukemia, aplastic anemia and sickle cell anemia.
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, physicians
treating certain types of cancer and blood • Regenerating a new immune system that will fight
disorders now have another way to help
children and teens fight back. leukemia or other cancers not killed by
chemotherapy or radiation.
Rikin K. Shah, MD,
• Rescuing bone marrow and restoring its normal
a hematologist-oncologist
with extensive training in function after chemotherapy or radiation. This is
stem cell transplantation, done for diseases such as lymphoma,
has joined Orlando Health neuroblastoma and high-risk brain tumors.
Arnold Palmer.
• Replenishing bone marrow with genetically healthy
The Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Cellular Therapy
team includes oncologists, advanced practice bone marrow to prevent more damage from a
providers, pathologists, radiologists, nurses, therapists, genetic disease such as Hurler’s syndrome and
researchers, child life specialists and counselors who adrenoleukodystrophy.
work together to help patients and families fight the
destruction caused by cancer and blood disorders. Care Closer to Home

What Is Pediatric Bone Marrow Prior to Dr. Shah’s arrival, children in need of BMT often
Transplant and Cellular Therapy? had to travel to other cities or hospitals to receive
treatment, uprooting their lives for approximately four to
A bone marrow transplant treats cancer and other six weeks as they healed. Now, with support from the
blood or immune system disorders. It replaces the Orlando Health Cancer Institute, we offer all the
cancerous or damaged cells inside the marrow with services of a top-rated cancer center and a trusted
healthy stem cells. These stem cells then stimulate new pediatric hospital. Children can receive a transplant
bone marrow growth, which in turn produces blood cells. and follow-up care in one location.
Stem cells can turn into platelets, red blood cells and
white blood cells, which everyone needs to function. Exciting treatments continue to become available at
Thanks to a previous multi-million-dollar donation from Orlando Health in part due to the generosity of
Roy and Dee Haley, the infrastructure to bring Bone individual donors, as well as corporate partners,
Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy services from a
vision to a reality is here – with Dr. Shah and the grants and other foundations. To support the ongoing
extended team completing the last piece of the puzzle. needs of Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular

Therapy, visit Give.OrlandoHealth.com/PediatricBMT.

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Arnold Palmer’s Legacy “It feels great to be able
Continues to Impact to win here,” Scheffler said
Care for Kids at the end of his winning
day. “To be completely
This Spring, 25-year-old Texan Scottie Scheffler won the honest with you, right now
44th Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by I’m exhausted. This course
Mastercard, just three weeks after securing his first PGA is a total beat-down trying
TOUR victory. to play. I’m very pleased I
didn’t have to play any
The 2022 tournament urged players and fans alike to extra holes today.”
embrace Arnold Palmer’s enduring legacy. Blending the
traditional and familiar elements of this iconic Orlando “We are grateful for this opportunity to continue the
event with the modern landscape we live in today, legacy of Arnold and Winnie Palmer and their
first-year tournament director Joie Chitwood, III, focused foundation. The support of the Arnold Palmer Invitational
on the popular tenets of Mr. Palmer: Play boldly. Live presented by Mastercard has furthered our mission of
wisely. Act kindly. providing the best possible care for kids,” said Cary
D’Ortona, president at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer.
Between the tournament itself and Monday’s Pro-Am, “Because of their continued support, we are able to
Champions for Arnold’s Kids, over $250,000 was better offer children leading-edge treatments with
donated to Pediatric Oncology Research at Orlando renewed hope and better outcomes.”
Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

Helping to Heal Little
Hearts: Panera Bread®
Celebrates Top Fundraisers

From February 1-14 of this year, 100 percent of all This year, the Windermere bakery-cafe located at 6537 17
proceeds from each Panera Bread Heart Cookie sold Old Brick Rd, Windermere, FL raised more funds than any
were donated to the Heart Center at Orlando Health other Central Florida location. Overall, Panera Bread
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Through a wide customers raised nearly $24,000 for the Heart Center.
range of specialized services and expert care, the Heart
Center gives young patients the chance to live life as the Thank you to the caring
amazing kids they are. individuals at Panera Bread who
help to ensure Orlando Health
Knowing how much of an impact the funds have on Arnold Palmer’s patients receive
young patients and their families, Panera Bread award-winning care.
leadership encourages all employees to highlight the
Heart Cookie Campaign with customers when possible. OrlandoHealthFoundation.com

“Wawaversary”: Celebrating
10 Years of Wawa Support

Ten years ago, Florida welcomed its first for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer
Wawa in Central Florida. With their exciting Hospital for Women & Babies for the warm welcome
groundbreaking came the philanthropic and continued partnership this past decade to serve
commitment of Wawa, Inc., and following so many children in our community,” said Robert
soon thereafter, The Wawa Foundation, Inc. Yeatts, Senior Director of Florida Store Operations,
(established in 2014). Just prior to the first Wawa. “We invite our community to celebrate our 10th
store opening in the area, Wawa began a anniversary at our first store on Colonial Drive in
unique partnership with Orlando Health by Orlando on Thursday, July 14, 2022 to reflect on the
supporting our tiniest and sickest patients in past ten years and how we plan to support our
the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at longstanding partners in the years ahead!”
Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for
Women & Babies. Wawa continues to be a leader in our local community.
Their partnership and dedication to enhancing our
Over the past ten years, Wawa and The Wawa facilities and programs has created lasting impact for
Foundation have been true champions for the children families who rely on our advanced medical care. We
and families cared for by Orlando Health Arnold Palmer thank Wawa, their store associates and their many
Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer generous customers for their support of the children and
– raising over $1,250,000 and engaging in meaningful families we serve.
ways with our families and our team members.
Areas of Support

Wawa’s deeply rooted philanthropic values are evident Leon Center for Pediatric Bone Marrow
in their employees’ genuine concern and engagement Pediatric Neuroscience Transplant Program
with the causes they choose to support. This support of at Orlando Health
Orlando Health is varied and includes Children’s Miracle at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer
Network Hospitals campaigns, which allow customers to Arnold Palmer
give no matter the amount. In addition, their decade- Neonatal Intensive
long support has included generous grants, event The Haley Center for Care Unit (NICU) at
sponsorship, in-kind donations and support for our Children’s Cancer and
frontline workers. Orlando Health
Blood Disorders Winnie Palmer
“Wawa Day” is one of the company’s many traditions -
an annual celebration of the first-ever Wawa. This year, The Howard Phillips
as part of honoring their 58th anniversary, Wawa Center for
donated a total of $1 million in gift cards to charities
throughout the United States. Their giving supports Children & Families
health, hunger and everyday heroes. Locally, this
generous donation was directed towards The Howard
Phillips Center for Children & Families, part of Orlando
Health Arnold Palmer. The Wawa gift cards were given
to families served in Orange and Osceola counties,
giving parents the financial flexibility needed to put gas
in their cars and food on their tables.

“As Wawa celebrates its 10th anniversary in the
Sunshine State, we’re grateful to our partners including
the world-class Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital

Children’s Miracle Network
Hospitals Highlights

Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has partnered with some of the most giving companies in North
America to support the organization’s mission of helping as many kids as possible live better, healthier lives. We
honor several of our long-standing partners that are celebrating milestones this year and extend our deepest
gratitude for their continued commitment to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Every ask, every
dollar, has added up to millions of miracles made possible for children and their families across Central Florida.

30 YEARS 35 YEARS 15 YEARS

Publix Walmart & Panda Express
Over $5.2 Million Raised Sam’s Club Over $700,000 Raised
Over $13 Million Raised
RE/MAX
Over $3.3 Million Raised Costco
Over $1.5 Million Raised

Marriott Golf
Tournament

In partnership with Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) 16 sponsors that enjoyed an extraordinary day on the
Hospitals, Jack and Barbara Nicklaus, along with course, all while raising $75,000 to help change kids’
support from the PGA TOUR and many of its partners, health.
have been encouraging the golf community to fill the
funding gap in pediatric healthcare through the Play
Yellow campaign. Understanding the importance of
providing high-quality care to kids in the community,
Marriott, the longest-standing partner of CMN Hospitals,
joined forces to support the Play Yellow initiative.

The Marriott Central Florida Business Council hosted Special guests included Teri Nestel, CEO, Children’s Miracle
their inaugural Play Yellow Golf Tournament at the Network Hospitals; Jim Connelly, President, Marriott
beautiful Hawk’s Landing Golf Club, located at the Full-Service East Region; and Lauren, Melanie and Patrick
Orlando World Center Marriott. The tournament quickly Doubleday, a CMN Hospitals Champion family for
sold out and included a full field of 136 players and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer.

Miracle Network Dance Marathon
Helps Change Kids’ Health

Miracle Network Dance Marathon events were back in University of Central Florida $811,589.26
full swing this year after two years of virtual and hybrid
events. Fifteen educational institutions across Central Boone High School* $27,279.01
Florida are part of the Dance Marathon movement
including the University of Central Florida, Stetson Cornerstone Charter Academy* $20,439.07
University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and
twelve public and private K-12 schools. Lake Highland Preparatory School* $22,344.68

After a year of hard work hosting fun events and Melbourne Central Catholic High School* $14,095.66
programming, students were thrilled to be back in
person with their peers and more determined than ever The First Academy* $76,096.37
to change kids’ health through their efforts. The
supporting schools rallied more than 3,100 students to Timber Creek High School* $23,221.41
be a part of the Dance Marathon movement with the
purpose of fundraising and advocating for pediatric West Orange High School* $32,391.56
healthcare. Together with the support of the
participants, donors and corporate partners affiliated Windermere High School $101,456.64
with each of these schools nearly $900,000 was raised
for Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Windermere Preparatory School* $37,279.00

These young leaders are making an incredible impact Winter Park High School* $2,263.93
in our community that will be felt for years to come.
Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School $23,675.27
If your school has an interest in joining the Dance
Marathon movement in Central Florida, please contact Embry Riddle Aeronautical University $10,196.46
Rebekah.Nantais@OrlandoHealth.com.
Stetson University $52,050.22

Viera High School $9,173.73

*Fundraising total is included in UCF Knight-Thon annual
efforts

National Doctors’ Day Recognition

Since 1991, March 30 has been a special day to honor those who serve faithfully as our
nation’s physicians. This year, in recognition of National Doctors’ Day, we saw an
outpouring of support from our community. Our physicians work hard to provide the
best possible care for our patients. We know your recognition of that effort - through
your donations and personal notes - gives them joy as they continue to serve such a
fantastic community.

Dedicated to all physicians at Dear Dr. Henry,
Bayfront Health,
Thank you for the care and attention
Thank you to each of you for all you do you gave me last year while preparing
to take care of our community. The for my breast surgery. You assured me
time you sacrifice from family and
personal endeavors doesn’t go that no matter the diagnosis, you
would be there by my side every step
unnoticed and is appreciated. Thank of the way. My entire experience with
you for making St. Petersburg a trusted you and your team was outstanding. I
hope you feel valued and appreciated
place to live, work and play knowing every day because you are. Happy
we have the best experts to care for National Doctors’ Day, Dr. Henry. You

us in a time of need. are simply the best!

– Anonymous – Danielle

We are proud to recognize the following physicians at Orlando Health and
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, whose service has not only healed ourselves

and loved ones, but inspired great generosity.

Elpidio A. Abreu, MD Penny S. Glickman, MD Margaret K. Poulos, MD
Avanish M. Aggarwal, MD Daniel G. Goddard, MD Kathleen A. Pulsifer, DPM
Emilio Alonso, MD Patrick P. Gonzales, MD Wayne T. Ramcharitar, MD
Gene R. Arangorin, MD Michael K. Gordon, MD Jorge Ramirez, MD
Irena M. Assefa, MD Ashil J. Gosalia, MD Inoel R. Rivera-Ramirez, MD
Nicholas G. Avgeropoulos, MD Scott D. Greenwood, MD Jeffrey P. Rosen, MD
Said M. Baidas, MD Christine C. Greves, MD Regan D. Rostorfer, MD
Stephen S. Baker, MD Mohit Gupta, MD Ramon L. Ruiz, MD, DMD
Kevin M. Beers, DO Michael S. Gurian, MD Michael L. Russell, MD
Omar E. Beidas, MD Edgar D. Guzman Arrieta, MD Fanor M. Saavedra-Pozo, MD
David Bello, MD Jamal A. Hakim, MD Alden E. Sanborn, MD
John A. Beneke, MD Jacqueline E. Hamilton, MD Mark E. Sand, MD
Elly Benzaquen-Parkes, MD Lou C. Harold II, MD Jose E. Sarriera, MD
Sudhir K. Bhaskar, MD Danielle A. Henry, MD Eric L. Saunders, MD
Lavone G. Bradfield, MD Aparna B. Hernandez, MD Veronica L. Schimp, DO
Daniel F. Brennan, MD Luis J. Herrera, MD Efrain Segura, MD
Annette R. Cabiac, MD Steven J. Hoff, MD Robert N. Serros, MD
Robert N. Capobianco, MD Joseph A. Ibrahim, MD Nikita C. Shah, MD
Deanna L. Carr, MD Tirrell T. Johnson, MD Ruchir Shah, MD
Casey P. Celecia, PA Craig P. Jones, MD Margaret C. Shoup, MD
Michael L. Cheatham, MD Michael P. Kahky, MD Dean Sider, MD
Christina S. H. Chen, MD Prakash P. Kalan, MD William M. Silverman, DO
Wei-Shen Chin, MD Omar R. Kayaleh, MD Howard G. Smith, MD
Shehzad H. Choudry, MD Patrick Kelly, MD, PhD Mark A. Steiner, MD
Kaitlin M. Christopherson, MD Arupa Y. Khusial, MD Sandra R. Stine, MD
Jeffrey M. Cohen, MD Ronald C. Knipe, MD Robert M. Sutphin, MD
Donald M. Collins, MD Christian A. P. Kovats, DO Andre F. Teixeira, MD
Robert B. Constant, MD Suraj R. Kurup, MD Josef G. Thundiyil, MD
Susan M. Constantino, MD Joshua R. Langford, MD Jennifer E. Tseng, MD
W. Kevin Cox, MD Salvador N. Lanza, MD Egerton K. van den Berg, MD
Aixa Curbelo-Irizarry, MD James S. Lawrence Jr., MD Christine M. L. Van Dillen, MD
Michael F. D’Angelo, MD Frank H. Leiva, MD Travis B. Van Dyke, MD
William C. Davenport, MD Mickey Liao, MD Shyam S. Varadarajulu, MD
Maria V. De Leon, MD Jennifer K. Logan, MD Jessica M. Vaught Aviles, MD
Edmund F. Delgado, MD Mitchell W. Madden, MD Adam J. Waldman, MD
Neeraj N. Desai, MD Mario J. Madruga, MD Benjamin Wang, MD
Sunil S. Desai, MD Eleftherios P. Mamounas, MD James L. Welch, MD
Erin Dickson, DPT Rafael R. Manon, MD Thomas H. Wentzell, MD
Ronald R. Domescek, MD Israel J. Mantecon, MD Kelly A. Wesolowski, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC
Aurelio Duran, MD Scott D. Marsel, MD Paul R. Williamson, MD
Dennise C. Durkee, MD Mohammad R. Mastali, MD Dominic A. Zigrossi, MD
Maria S. Echavez-Arroyo, MD Michael J. Meares, MD Justin W. Zumsteg, MD
Juan C. Escalon, MD Max B. Medary, MD
Elizabeth Feldman, DMD John L. Meisenheimer, MD Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
Keron A. Ferguson, MD Caleb Mercado, MD Physicians
Roland A. Filart, MD Derek Morris, DDS
Patrick W. Fisher, DO Robert L. Murrah Jr., MD Angela Bowersock, PA
Catherine A. Frank, MD Caroline N. Nguyen-Min, MD John C. Brock, MD
Raymond B. Franklin Jr., MD, PhD John C. Olson, MD Daniel Eckstein, MD
Joseph T. Gallagher, MD Robert P. Olson, MD Trina Espinola, MD
Hermes G. Garcia, MD Jorge G. Otoya, MD Krystle Louise Hunt, MD
Luis I. Garcia, MD Kavita M. Pattani, MD Andrew D. Rosenthal, MD
M. Kathy Garrett, MD Gary S. Pearl, MD, PhD Sotiris Stamou, MD
Calvin L. Gibson, MD Angelina C. Pera, MD Katherine F. Wojnowich, MD
Patrick M. Gill, MD Warren J. Peralta Castro, MD
Vincent F. Giusti, MD Hal S. Pineless, DO

Grant Helps to Connect Patients with Employment
Opportunities Through CareerSource Florida

A recent grant of $30,000 from
CareerSource Florida supports Orlando
Health’s Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Navigator who will assist OUD individuals
with job and career placement
opportunities post-treatment.

Currently, our Patient Navigator in the Emergency
Department at Orlando Health Orlando Regional
Medical Center (ORMC) does their best to connect
patients to community resources and employment
opportunities. Now, through this new partnership with
CareerSource Florida, our OUD Navigator will be able to
directly connect these patients to employment
resources in Central Florida.

This enhancement to our OUD Patient Navigator
Program will help those well into their recovery journey
get connected to CareerSource Florida and its training
resources.

This partnership gives
individuals opportunities for
enhanced employment options
while also providing them with
additional motivation.

Jaime Bridges, LCSW

Opioid Navigator at
Orlando Health ORMC

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Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Foundation
Philanthropy Council

A newly formed group of community “The Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Foundation is proud
leaders recently came together to serve to welcome all our new members. Each individual brings
as ambassadors of the philanthropic their own special talents and knowledge to this role,
mission at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg contributing to the Foundation’s vision for the future of
Foundation. Each member is dedicated healthcare. In the coming years, the council will work
to working alongside Bayfront Health tirelessly as advocates for the health of children and
leadership to raise much needed funds families in the southwest Florida community.” – John W.
to support the programs, capital needs Bozard, President, Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
and technology necessary to provide Foundation.
optimal care for residents and visitors to
St. Petersburg and the surrounding area. Photo Caption:
Back Row (Left to Right):
During its more than 100-year history, Bayfront Health Blake Bard, Chad Loar, Brian Auld, Ryan Griffin, John
St. Petersburg has earned a reputation for being the Bozard, John Moore, Marc Reiskind, MD, Matt Taylor
trusted healthcare resource on which everyone in the Middle Row (Left to Right):
community can depend. In partnership with hospital Roy Binger, JoAnn Nestor, Katie Pemble, Karen Jensen,
staff, these volunteer leaders are reengaging with Jane Forsythe, RN MHA DNP, Shannon Moore,
grateful patients, local businesses and individual donors Mercy Ameyaw
to support Bayfront Health’s strategic vision. Front Row (Left to Right):
Elizabeth Dvorak, Amy Maguire, Marci Doyle,
Alyse Latour Barger, Trina Espinola, MD
Not Pictured: Brian Bowen, Kanika Tomalin

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At Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, caregivers do more than provide treatment at the hospital. They
also offer the hope and encouragement instrumental to the healing process.

To show appreciation for the care you or a loved one received, consider making a gift to the Bayfront
Health St. Petersburg Foundation in honor of your caregiver(s).

Your generosity not only honors and recognizes those who provided excellent care, it also allows us to
continue providing life-saving and compassionate care to our community.

Visit Give.OrlandoHealth.com/Bayfront-HonorACaregiver
to make a gift in recognition of a team member
who made your experience exceptional.

(407) 841-5194
HonorACaregiver@OrlandoHealth.com

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TRIBUTE GIFTS | February 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022

An ideal way to celebrate the life of someone special is through a gift in their name. Not only does your gift honor
the individual, it also enables Orlando Health to carry on life-saving care for others.

Tribute for Michael Bartlett Tribute for Jared S. Larson Tribute for Tracey Sullivan
Ms. Nancy Rush Mr. Everett W. Erdoesy & Mr. Timothy J. Sullivan
Gretha M. Erdoesy Foundation
Tributes for Shay Berryman Tribute for Chelsey J. Taylor
AW Transport Services Tribute for Charlotte B. Malsberger Broward Bonsai Society, Inc.
Bernard Painting Services Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Randa
Mr. and Mrs. Jared A. Berryman Tribute for Helen Weeks
Mr. James N. Flach, DDS and Tribute for Callie Marin Dr. Scott D. Greenwood and
Mrs. Lamerle E. Flach Ms. Melissa Harrison Dr. Pamela G. Freeman
Phillips Toyota
Red Bug Global Tributes for Daniel K. Milanak
Sunshine Canvas Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bozard
Tributes for Renae B. Bingham Ms. Suzanne Hackbarth
Mrs. Regina L. Bates Mrs. Michelle Hagman
Bridges Hardware Mrs. Jill Havey
Ms. Lynn Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hoepfner
Ms. Karen Thornton Jensen
Tribute for Marty J. Dixon Mr. and Mrs. Zachary J.
Ms. Verna Dixon Kallenbach
Ms. Debra Landry
Tribute for Marlie K. Dodson Mr. Joseph Longo
Ms. Sarah Dodson Mr. Peter Luedeking
Mrs. Vicky McIntyre
Tribute for Michael K. Gordon Mr. Alan Milanak
Ms. Janice Grady Ms. Susan Morris
Mrs. Mary A. Nordeen
Tribute for Mary L. Griffin
Dr. Phillips, Inc. Tribute for Royston Miller
Mr. Ronald D. Risner
Tributes for Scarlett Griffin
Ms. Julie Dalessandro Tribute for Lakhu Panjabi
Ms. Becky Kaltenbach Mrs. Sanaa Mahtani
Ms. Kimberly Mathis
Tributes for Mary J. Poston
Tributes for John Harper Anonymous (2)
Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Huang Chen
Mr. Brian Keenan Mr. Paul J. Erickson
Mr. Jeffrey Swanson Mr. George Frunzi
Ms. Kerry Hazelrigg
Tributes for Imelda B. Higgins Mrs. Jeanette F. Lawrence
Anonymous (4) Mr. Martin Miller
Mr. Wayne Dewey Ms. C. Patricia Rogner and
Mrs. Bobbie Holman Ms. Deborah E. Austin
Ms. Alexa Lupfer
Ms. Janice McLean Tribute for Rick Roehrick
Mr. Clement Petters Mrs. Rhonda Mallard
Mr. and Mrs. Myron L. Thaden
Tribute for Taylor Stromberg
Tribute for Wen-Chien Hsiao Anonymous
Anonymous

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