MacDonald Twins Both Specialize in Occupational Medicine

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The MacDonald brothers not only look alike, but they think alike when it comes to their careers. Drs. Stephen and Michael MacDonald both chose occupational medicine as their specialty, a fortunate choice for Brevard County workers who benefit from the twin’s expertise in the field.

Dr. Thomas-Stuart Earns Fitness Pro Card

Dr. Thomas-Stuart, an osteopathic physician and emergency room doctor earned her pro card in May at the National Physique Committee Jr. USA competition. After three years of near misses, Thomas-Stuart ranked the overall winner in the women’s fitness category.

DR. SANDI THOMAS-STUART, an osteopathic physician and emergency room doctor, has overcome adversity and serious injury to become a a pro athlete – and is an inspiration to anyone who has dared to dream to accomplish a significant personal goal.

Dr. Palermo Named Chief Medical Officer At Health First

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – James V. Palermo, M.D., who has served as the Health First Vice President of Quality Management and Chief Quality Officer for the past eight years, has recently been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Health First, an integrated healthcare delivery system consisting of three (soon to be four) hospitals, a health plan and a physician group in Brevard County, Florida.

Brevard Healthcare Forum, FIT Hosts Healthcare Summit

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Brevard Healthcare Forum, sponsored by the Florida Institute of Technology College of Psychology and Liberal Arts, will host their inaugural Community Health Summit on Friday, June 4, at Florida Tech’s Denius Student Center.

Brady, Pittman Named VPs at Health First Health Plans

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Jennifer Brady, MD, and Robin Pitman, have both been installed as Vice Presidents at Health First Health Plans.

Electronic Medical Records Firm Born Out Of Necessity

DOCTORSPARTNER’S practice management solutions – part of its integrated EMR product – ranked Best in KLAS among small doctor offices in the company’s annual ratings in 2007. The Electronic Medical Records side also fared very well, coming in second place.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – A quiet office doesn’t usually signal a bustling business. But to the founders of DoctorsPartner, the absence of ringing phones at the company’s Melbourne, Florida call center means their product is successful.

Powers Selected Director of Wuesthoff Hospice

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Judy Powers, RN, BSN, has been appointed executive director of Wuesthoff Hospice & Palliative Care.

Dr. David Malis: Ultralight Adventurer

Dr. David Malis is Brevard and Indian River County’s only Fellowship-Trained, Board-Certified Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat specialist exclusively committed to young patients.

When he describes his work as a surgeon, Dr. David Malis talks about the meticulous nature of his specialty and the reward of serving children. When he describes his favorite off-hours pursuit, he compares himself to a pelican.

Helmet Use Proven Life-Saver

ACCORDING TO the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a motorcyclist is 27 times more likely to die in a crash per mile driven compared to someone in an automobile, and an unhelmeted motorcycle rider is 40 percent more likely to sustain a fatal head injury than helmeted riders.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – From a leisurely weekend bike ride to driving down the open road on a motorcycle, people love to be in motion. Sadly, thousands every year are killed or forced to endure life-long disability from head injuries involving bicycle and motorcycle crashes.

Sorenson, Shaffer Take On “The Windy City”

TEAM WORK: Chris Sorensen, above left, and Dr. Jim Shaffer traveled north to compete in the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 11. For Sorenson, it was his first marathon, and for Shaffer, his 29th.

Suntree’s Chris Sorensen remembers the first 15 miles of this year’s Chicago Marathon as like a giant block party, but on a metropolitan scale. Everywhere he ran, people cheered him on.

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