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Oak Hill announces new medical staff officers

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By HERNANDO TODAY STAFF

Published: July 6, 2008

Oak Hill announces new medical staff officers

BROOKSVILLE Oak Hill Hospital has announced the election of its new medical staff officers. These officers include, Mallik Piduru, M.D., Chief of Staff; Anil Bhatia, M.D., Vice Chief of Staff; Fawzi Soliman, M.D., Chief of Surgery; Ganesh Chari, M.D., Chief of Medicine; and, Joel Nunag, M.D., Secretary/Treasurer.

The medical staff officers will serve for a two year term beginning June of 2008. Outgoing officers are: Mahmoud Nimer, M.D., who served as Chief of Staff from June 2006 to May 2008 and Vice Chair from June 2004 to May 2006. Jose Augustine, M.D., served as Chairman of the Department of Medicine from June 2006 to May 2008. The Medical Staff and Management Team at Oak Hill Hospital congratulate the new slate of officers and offer a profound "Thank You" to the outgoing officers.

Oak Hill seeks volunteer drivers for golf carts

BROOKSVILLE Oak Hill Hospital recently announced its Volunteer Association is seeking men and women who enjoy the outdoors and meeting people. Volunteers are needed to man the parking lot transportation vehicles that transport patients and families from their cars to the hospital's various entrances. Applicants will work in 4-hour shifts. Oak Hill Hospital opened its doors in 1986. Some of the volunteers who greeted patients at that time are still members of the Volunteer Association.

More than 400 volunteers have chosen to volunteer at Oak Hill Hospital and play a vital role in the caring for its patients. Oak Hill Hospital has been serving the Nature Coast since 1984. It is the largest medical facility in Hernando and Citrus counties (204 acute care beds) and offers Hernando County's only comprehensive heart program including open heart surgery.

The hospital is located at 11375 Cortez Blvd. For more information, call Richard W. Linkul at 597-6383 or e-mail him at Richard.Linkul@hcahealthcare.com.

Oak Hill appoints

Pierre Richard

Director of Education

SPRING HILL Oak Hill Hospital recently announced the appointment of Pierre Richard as director of education. He comes to Oak Hill Hospital from The Kingston Hospital in Kingston, N.Y., where he served as ICU Clinical Coordinator for two years. He also served as an adjunct clinical professor at State University of New York College in New Paltz, N.Y. He also worked at St. Francis Hospital for 19 years. Richard graduated from Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and received his Bachelor and Masters degrees in Nursing from SUNY College.

Budget Blinds of Spring Hill earned trip

to Ocho Rios

SPRING HILL Lynda Morrison, owner of Budget Blinds of Spring Hill, recently was awarded a trip for two to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, due to the volume of sales her company did in 2007 with one of its top manufactures, Kathy Ireland Home by Alta. As a thank you for the company's effort, Morrison received an all-expense paid vacation for two at the all-inclusive Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach and Villa Resort. Her husband, Tim, accompanied her. The trip took place May 1-5.

Budget Blinds of Spring Hill is independently owned and operated by Morrison. The company proudly offers homeowners and businesses in Spring Hill, Brooksville, Weeki Wachee, Aripeka, Hernando Beach and Hudson free personalized in-home consultations, professional measuring and installation and a rich selection of quality window treatments. Those treatments include shutters, blinds, draperies, 3M window film and more.

For more information, call 686-2572 or 727-842-8089. The showroom is located at 11132 Libby Road.

Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope promotes Debbi White

SPRING HILL The Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope recently announced the promotion of Debbi White to office manager of its County Line Road Center at 11063 County Line Road. Prior to her promotion, White served as clinical research data coordinator in the Clinical Research Department at Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope's New Port Richey Center. White has been employed at Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope since November 2006. Florida Cancer Institute – New Hope is affiliated with US Oncology, the nation's largest health care services network dedicated exclusively to cancer treatment and research.

Today, the US Oncology network is affiliated with more than 1,000 physicians practicing in nearly 500 locations in 38 states. The company is currently involved in approximately 70 research trials for breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian, pancreatic and prostate cancer therapies. For more information, visit www.FloridaCancerInstitute-NewHope.com or call toll free at 1-888-206-0054.

Oak Hill's Nunag elected president of

local society

BROOKSVILLE Oak Hill Hospital recently announced a member of its medical staff, Dr. Clemente Nunag, was elected president of the Philippine Medical Society of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter. Nunag's term began in June 2008 and will extend through May 2010. He was officially inducted during the society's Induction Ball, which took place Saturday, June 7, at Hyatt Regency Tampa The Philippine Medical Society was founded 30 years ago by Dr. Jose Galvez, Jr. with a handful of members who started the tradition of establishing fellowship amongst Filipino physicians.

These physicians were united in the common goal of acquiring the highest levels of medical knowledge and skills, through continued medical education. Nunag was the second physician to open a practice on the west side of Hernando County. He has been a member of the Oak Hill Hospital medical staff since its inception. He is now joined in practice by his two sons, Drs. Joel Nunag and Randolph Nunag.

Biz Vision '08 will offer free business advice Wednesday

TAMPA Biz Vision '08 is a free technology and networking event hosted by Verizon Wireless in partnership with the Westshore Business Alliance, the Carrollwood Area Business Association and the University of South Florida Small Business Development Center. Attendees will learn how to maximize profitability and increase their bottom line using the latest communications solutions.

Bob Martinez, former governor of Florida, will be the keynote speaker at the free opening luncheon (RSVP required). Key industry speakers from a variety of local companies will be leading the break-out sessions, providing samples of products and services and networking with small business owners.

In addition, several Tampa Bay Buccaneers' players will be available for autograph-signings and photo opportunities. The event will take place from noon to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza, located at 4200 Jim Walter Blvd. People may check in at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.bizvision08.com.

Caregiver support group will meet Thursday

SPRING HILL Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope will hold its Caregiver Support Group at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 10. The group meets for an hour on the second Thursday of every month at 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 203 in the Medical Arts Building next to Spring Hill Regional Hospital. For more information, call Dorothy Hiller at 688-7744.

Networking at Noon scheduled for Friday

HERNANDO BEACH The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon, Networking at Noon, from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Bare Bones Fish and Steak House.

The restaurant is located at 3192 Shoal Line Blvd. The cost is $10 with a reservation, $15 without a reservation and $20 for nonmembers. Cancellation of reservations must be made 24 hours prior to the RSVP deadline, which is Wednesday, July 9. Late cancellations and no shows will be invoiced. For more information, call Patty Himmelberger at 796-0697, Ext. 18.

Cancer Institute will hold Caregiver Support Group Saturday

SPRING HILL Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope will hold its Caregiver Support Group at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 12. The group meets the second Thursday of every month at Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope's Spring Hill Center, located at 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 203 in the Medical Arts Building next to Spring Hill Hospital. For more information, call 688-7744.

Wine Toad will host tasting social Saturday

SPRING HILL The Wine Toad will host a tasting social from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Hor d'oeuvres will be served along with wine, imported beer, etc. For more information, call 796-WINE.

Pharmacist will speak on medication July 15

HUDSON Pharmacist Troy Jarvi is the featured speaker for an upcoming lecture on "Understanding and Managing your Medication." This presentation is sponsored by Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point and will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, at CARES Hudson Bayonet Point Enrichment Center, located at 12417 Clock Tower Parkway. The event is free to the public. Due to limited seating, reservations are required and can be made at 727-869-5498 or 1-888-741-5119.

Next Look Good Feel Better Support Group will meet July 16

SPRING HILL The Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope will hold its Look Good Feel Better Support Group at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. The group meets the third Wednesday of every month at the Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope's Spring Hill Center, located at 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 203 in the Medical Arts Building next to Spring Hill Hospital. For more information, call Peggy Dome at 688-7744.

Colon Cancer seminar scheduled for July 16

BROOKSVILLE The Hernando Endoscopy and Surgery Center recently announced its next seminar. Dr. Gary McCarragher, a board-certified gastroenterologist, will present "All About Colon Cancer" at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the Hernando Medical Park Conference Center, located at 12208 Cortez Blvd. McCarragher will discuss causes, prevention and treatment options of the disease. For reservations and information, call 596-4999.

Business Briefcase, compiled by Tony Holt, is published each Monday. News releases must be received by the Wednesday before the desired publication date. Items of interest include employee promotions, company openings, closings, expansions and relocations

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