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Board Honors Tampa Man For 20 Years As Surgical Assistant
Alliance Seeks To Unite Real Estate Surrounding USF Area
Led by former Hillsbor- ough County Commissioner Mark Sharpe, an effort is underway to transform thou- sands of acres surrounding the University of South Florida area into a vibrant district kicked off this week.
The targeted district in- cludes 25,000 acres in North Tampa, in an area that in- cludes Busch Boulevard, Bearss Avenue and Inter- states 75 and 275.
The anchors for the dis- trict are USF, Moffitt Cancer Center, Busch Gardens, Uni-
MARK SHARPE
versity Mall, and MOSI. Although those institu-
tions are in close proximity, they are disconnected by six lanes of Fowler Avenue and areas of low income residents called Suitcase City.
Sharpe wants to create a place that will foster innova- tion, and a kind of place that will create and attract a highly educated workforce along with corporations and in- vestors.
Sharpe said he sees the area tied together with quality mixed used development, great retail, and eventually residential development.
The National Board of Sur- gical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is honor- ing Herbert Alonzo Cruse for 20 years as a Certified Sur- gical First Assistant (CSFA).
A milestone in his career, Cruse has maintained certifi- cation for 20 years as a CSFA and the NBSTSA is proud to honor all milestone recipients for their hard work and com- mitment to the profession.
While CSFA certification is currently non-compulsory in many states more and more state are adopting statutory re- quirements for certification of surgical first assistants. A CSFA is required to renew their certification every four years, either by submitting 75 continuing education credits or by taking the NBSTSA CSFA examination.
The NBSTSA was estab-
HERBERT ALONZO CRUSE
lished in 1974 and is headquar- tered in Littleton, Colorado. The mission of the organiza- tion is to provide professional certification of surgical tech- nologists and surgical first as- sistants, hereby promoting quality patient care in the sur- gical setting.
Moffitt Cancer Center, National Kidney Foundation Of Florida To Host Free Kidney Cancer Workshop
On his birthday in June 2013 after waking up in the middle of the night with stomach cramps and passing blood clots, Rick Thomp- son finally went to the emer- gency room where tests revealed kidney cancer.
The diagnosis was over- whelming for the 67-year-old Orlando resident, but Moffitt Cancer Center is giving him a second chance at life. Moffitt, along with the National Kid- ney Foundation of Florida, is hosting a free kidney cancer educational workshop on Nov. 21, 2015, geared toward people like Thompson.
Moffitt Cancer Center and the National Kidney Founda- tion of Florida will co-host the Kidney Cancer Patient Educa- tion Workshop on Saturday, Nov.21,from8a.m.to2p.m. at Moffitt’s Vincent A. Stabile Research Building, 12902 Magnolia Drive. The event, led by genitourinary surgeon Philippe Spiess and other leading experts, is free to pa-
tients, survivors and care- givers.
The day will consist of ed- ucational sessions addressing topics including treatments, surgical options, and manage- ment of a kidney cancer diag- nosis. A patient panel will take place midday, and sur- vivor stories will be shared at the end of the event.
Thompson, along with other patients, will tell their stories of survival and will be available to answer questions
from the audience. Patients, caregivers and survivors will have the opportunity to ask the doctors questions during the workshop so that they can be better informed on the dis- ease.
There will be morning and afternoon breaks. Attendees will also be provided with a light lunch and refreshments. To register for this workshop, please contact JKaran@kid- neyfla.org or call (813) 501- 8300.
Fraternity Plans Founder’s Gala
The members of Pi Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. are hosting their annual 2015 Founder’s Ball Awards Gala on Saturday, November 14, 2015. This formal affair will be held at the Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore, 2225 N. Lois Ave., Tampa.
The proceeds from this event will enable the Pi Iota Chapter to provide scholarship funding for academically qualified gradu- ating senior males.
For more information, please call 727-798-3145, or go to: https:www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-founders-day-ball-tickets- 17912438586.
FYI
Howard W. Blake Class Of 1961
The Howard W. Blake High School Class of 1961 will hold their monthly meeting on Saturday, October 31st, at 1 p. m. at the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Branch Library, 2607 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Tampa, 33610.
Build Hope Thanksgiving Luncheon
The Bible-Based Fellowship of Carrollwood, 4811 Ehrlich Rd., Rev. Anthony C. White, Senior Pastor, is hosting a commu- nity-wide Build Hope Thanksgiving Luncheon. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, 11 a. m. at the church.
Those interested in attending should RSVP by Monday, November 9th by calling (813) 264-4050 or texting (813) 364- 4271; or RSVP on line at www.Bible-Based.org and click on the Luncheon Banner. Leave your name, phone number and number of people in your family.
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