Page 26 - HCMA Summer Bulletin

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Encouraging Moments
“Physicians are taking care of their own patients instead of referring to the emergency department, which results in better care for these patients and less inappropriate and inordinate- ly expensive emergency care.” - Michael Rains, MD, PGY-2, Emergency Medicine, USF/HCA-Brandon Regional Hospital
“During these stressful times in the ER, we have received an unprecedented amount of support coming from our consul- tants, local businesses, and regular people in the community. Their generosity and thoughtfulness has made us feel appreci- ated for being on the frontlines of healthcare in the ER. A lo- cal grassroots movement called #FeedtheER, #feedthefrontline started right here in my Emergency Department at St Joseph’s Main Hospital where people began sending meals in to sup- port our ER staff. It went “viral” spreading to other locations across Florida and into other states where ERs everywhere have received an outpouring of support from local people and businesses sending us meals every day to boost our morale while simultaneously supporting local small restaurants. For those 8-10 minutes in the breakroom we get a nice meal and we feel a sense of camaraderie. It has been very uplifting in the
With a minimum donation of $50, HCMA Benefit Provider, Full Circle PR, will deliver a “THANK YOU HEALTH CARE WORKERS” sign to your front yard, business or doorstep. All proceeds will be used to purchase food from locally owned and operated restaurants, who will deliver meals to health care workers in our community hospitals and COVID-19 testing sites across the Tampa Bay area. To participate, visit GoFundMe.com and search “Full Circle PR Tampa.”
Debbie Zorian, Executive Director, and Elke Lubin, Executive Assistant, maintaining social distancing and mask recommendations when celebrating Dr. Cromer’s installation!
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