Wolfson Receives Distinguished Service Award From Florida Board - Dynamic Chiropractic

The Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine has announced the recipient of its 2005 Distinguished Service Award: Dr. Wayne Wolfson. The board gave Dr. Wolfson the award in recognition of his years of dedicated efforts to promote and protect public health, safety and welfare through the regulation of chiropractic physicians.

Florida Department of Health Secretary, John O. Agwunobi, MD, MPH, said, 'I congratulate Dr. Wolfson and commend the board for this well-deserved recognition. For more than a decade, he has selflessly volunteered his time and talents on the chiropractic board to help ensure the highest health care standards for the people of our state.'

Dr. Wolfson, a former chair of the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine, has served as president of the Central Florida Chiropractic Society, president of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, and as a member of the board of directors of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He currently serves on the board of directors of the Florida Patient Safety Corporation, an entity established by the Florida legislature to improve patient safety and the quality of health care. He also operates an active practice in Orlando.

Florida Board Member of Medicine honors Agwunobi - Miami Times

Miami Times
11-25-2003
TALLAHASSEE -- At its recent meeting, the Florida Board of Medicine
recognized Secretary of Health John O. Agwunobi, M.D., M.B.A., by
presenting him with the Chairman's Recognition Award. Past Chairman Gaston
Acosta-Rua, M.D., established the award to recognize and commend physicians
who exemplify outstanding contributions to the protection of Florida's
citizens, the medical profession and public service.

Florida Board of Medicine Chairman Raghavendra Vijayangar, M.D., said, 'By
presenting this award, we honor a wonderful leader and physician who not
only serves as a fine example to all physicians, but also as someone who
has gone beyond the call of duty for all of Florida.'

'As a physician, I am both honored and humbled by the Florida Board of
Medicine's recognition,' said Agwunobi. 'Their public service, commitment
and dedication to protecting the people of Florida inspire me deeply.'

Agwunobi has a wealth of experience in healthcare delivery, managed care,
health policy and public health. Prior to becoming Secretary and State
Health Officer, he diligently served the people of Florida as Deputy
Secretary and Deputy State Health Officer for Children's Medical Services.

The Florida Board of Medicine, which meets seven times annually, protects
the health and safety of Florida's residents and visitors by establishing
minimum requirements for licensure and through diligent discipline of
practitioners who violate practice acts defined by Chapter 456, and 458,
Florida Statutes and 64B-8 Florida Administrative Code. The legislative
intent of the practice act is to ensure that every physician practicing in
the state of Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice. The
Board's responsibility is to ensure that physicians who fall below minimum
competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public are disciplined
or prohibited from practicing in the state. The Board also establishes and
monitors continuing education of physicians to ensure their knowledge and
skills remain current. The Board also oversees the regulation of physician
assistants, electrologists, dietitians and nutritionists, as well as
physician office surgery centers.

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GOVERNOR CRIST APPOINTS SIX TO FLORIDA BOARD OF GOVERNORS ~~ ~TO CARRY MESSAGE OF STATE UNIVERSITIES' CONTRIBUTION TO FLORIDA'S INNOVATION ECONOMY. - States News Service

TAMPA -- The following information was released by the office of the Governor of Florida:

Governor Charlie Crist today appointed six members to the Florida Board of Governors during a board meeting at the University of South Florida in Tampa. The board is responsible for the management of Florida's State University System.

'I am privileged to appoint this distinguished group of Floridians to the Board of Governors,' said Governor Crist. 'Each appointee is passionate about securing the best possible education for our students, and ensuring Florida continues to develop the talent required to compete in an innovation-based economy.'

The six appointees to the Florida Board of Governors include:

Ava Parker, 47, of Jacksonville, is a reappointment to the Board of Governors, having served as the vice chair of the board and chair of the facilities committee during her first term. She is the president of Linking Solutions Inc. and a practicing attorney at Lawrence and Parker P.A. Parker is also currently serving on the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and has previously served on the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees. She received her bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Florida. Parker fills the seat created by the resignation of Lynn Pappas for a term ending January 6, 2012.

Richard A. Beard III, 66, of Tampa, has 36 years of experience in real estate development and has been the president and owner of R.A. Beard Co., a real estate investment company, since 1995. He has been member of the Board of Directors at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute and the Florida Health Science Center at Tampa General Hospital. He is a current member of the Florida Council of 100 and is the founding chairman of the University of South Florida Board of Trustees. Beard received his bachelor's degree from Georgia Institute of Technology. Beard succeeds Sheila McDevitt for a term ending January 6, 2017.

Dean Colson, 56, of Coral Gables, has been a partner with the Law Firm of Colson Hicks Eidson since 1981. He also currently serves as a special advisor to the Governor on higher education. Colson was a member of the University of Miami Board of Trustees from 1991 to 2009. He also served on the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Committee from 2002 to 2006. In addition, Colson served as law clerk to the Honorable Peter T. Fay in the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and Justice William Rehnquist of the Unites States Supreme Court. He received his bachelor's degree from Princeton University and his law degree from the University of Miami. Colson succeeds John Dasburg for a term ending January 6, 2017.

Patricia Frost, 72, of Miami Beach, spent 28 years as a teacher and principal in the Miami-Dade County Public School System, retiring in 1993. She is currently a trustee at Florida International University and has served as chair of the Florida International University Board of Directors and as chair of the Florida International University Academic Policy Committee. Frost was named Educator of the Year for her work at Florida International University and with the Miami-Dade County and Broward County public school systems. She received her bachelor's degree from Colby College and a master's degree from Columbia University. Frost succeeds Zachariah Zachariah for a term ending January 6, 2017.

Morteza 'Mori' Hosseini, 54, of Daytona Beach, has been the chairman and CEO of Intervest Construction Inc. for 29 years. He is the vice chairman of the board and chairs the Committee on Trustees and the Committee on Facilities and Capitol Planning for the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Board of Trustees. Hosseini is a member of the Florida Council of 100 and previously served on the Halifax Hospital Medical Center Board of Commissioners. He received an aeronautical engineering degree from the Chelsea College of Aeronautical Engineering in London, England, and his bachelor's degree and master's degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Hosseini succeeds Carolyn Roberts for a term ending January 6, 2017.

John Rood, 54, of Jacksonville, has been chairman of the Vestcor Companies since 2007 and was previously chairman from 1983 to 2004. Rood was an Ambassador of the United States to the Bahamas from 2004 to 2007. Previously, he served as the vice chair, chairman and commissioner of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission from 1999 to 2004. Rood has also served as the commissioner of the Marine Fisheries Commission. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Montana. Rood succeeds Ava Parker, who is being reappointed to complete the term of another seat, for a term ending January 6, 2017.

About the Florida Board of Governors

The Florida Board of Governors was established by a Florida Constitutional Amendment approved by voters in 2002 and is responsible for the management of Florida's State University System. The board consists of 17 members - 14 appointed by the Governor and subject to Senate confirmation, plus the Commissioner of Education, the chair of the Advisory Council of Faculty Senates, and the chair of the Florida Student Association.

FLORIDA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE CHAIR RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD WINNERS - US Fed News Service, Including US State News

The Florida Department of Health issued the following news release:

Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine Chair Salvatore LaRusso, D.C. today recognized Paul Lambert, Esquire; Rick Sheldon, D.C.; Mike Shreeve, D.C.; and Vicki R. Grant as recipients of this year's Outstanding Service to the Chiropractic Profession Award winners.

'This year's recipients are being recognized for their years of dedication to promoting and protecting the public's health, safety and welfare through the regulation of chiropractic physicians,' Chair Salvatore LaRusso, D.C. said.

Mr. Lambert has served both the Chiropractic profession and the residents of Florida with distinction initially as a board counsel and for the past 25 years as the Florida Chiropractic Association general counsel. Most recently, Mr. Lambert has served as founder and board member of the National Association of Chiropractic Attorneys and has set a standard by which Chiropractic legal representation is measured worldwide.

Dr. Sheldon, a former chair of the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine, continued his service to the Probable Cause Panel as a former board member. He has served the profession for over 30 years as a practitioner in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and was on the Board for eight years.

Dr. Shreeve, after a 25 year private practice in Tampa, has moved cross state to become a faculty and clinic director of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida. For more than 20 years, Dr. Shreeve has served as a consultant and testing examiner for the Department of Health and continues to exemplify community and professional service while maintaining strong core ethical standards.

Mrs. Grant, from Tallahassee, has dedicated more than 30 years of service to both the Chiropractic profession and the people of Florida. She has served as Program Operations Administrator for the Board for the past 16 years and is a recognized expert in regulatory issues.

The Board of Chiropractic Medicine protects the health and safety of Florida's residents and visitors by establishing requirements for licensure and through diligent discipline of practitioners who violate practice acts defined by Chapters 112, 119, 120, 408, 456 and 460, Florida Statutes and Rule 64B-2, Florida Administrative Code. The legislative intent of the practice act is to ensure that every licensee practicing in the state of Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice. The Board's responsibility is to ensure that licensees who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public are disciplined or prohibited from practicing in the state. The Board also establishes and monitors continuing education of licensees to ensure their knowledge and skills remain current.Contact: Eulinda Jackson, 850/245-4111.

FLORIDA BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY RECOGNIZES MASSAGE THERAPY AWARENESS WEEK. - States News Service

TALLAHASSEE -- The following information was released by the Florida Department of Health (DOH):

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) in conjunction with the Florida Board of Massage Therapy recognizes the 32,000 licensed massage therapists (LMT) throughout Florida, during the National Massage Therapy Awareness Week, October 25-31. During this time, massage therapists and supporters gather in their communities to demonstrate their skills, explain the health benefits of massage, and the importance of well-trained massage professionals.

State Surgeon General Ana M. Viamonte Ros, M.D., M.P.H., praised licensed massage therapists for their skill and knowledge of the massage practice. 'Florida residents and visitors must know that it is a special skill massage therapists have, and one must not put their health at risk by receiving services from an unlicensed health care practitioner. 'It is very dangerous to put your life into the wrong hands, so the only way to ensure your massage professional is operating with proper skill and technique is to check their license status,' Viamonte Ros said.

'Consumers should make sure that their massage therapist is licensed and they should remember to do three things before getting a massage,' Lynda Solien-Wolfe, L.M.T. chair of the Florida Board of Massage Therapy said. 'First, they should ask to see their current massage license, secondly they should check online at www.FLHealthSource.com to see if their LMT has any disciplines on their license and thirdly they should look for the practitioner's license (MA) and their establishment number (MM) in any advertisement for their service- as this is required by law.'

Massage therapy is a proven, effective means of relaxation and stress relief. Benefits of a massage include but are not limited to: reducing stress and tension, improving flexibility, strengthening the immune system and improving circulation problems. Governor Charlie Crist signed a proclamation that echoed these sentiments saying, 'Increased awareness of the benefits of massage therapy contributes to the health and vitality of the residents of the state of Florida.'

Every year, the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) conducts a consumer survey and for the second year, the results indicated that massage therapy use is fairly steady, despite the lagging economy. 'Even with the ongoing economic crisis, people are not willing to compromise their health,' AMTA president, Judy Stahl said. 'We are pleased to see that consumers are prioritizing massage to help them through difficult times.' The survey also showed that the elderly population is most likely to seek massage for its medical and health benefits rather than for relaxation and stress relief, as some younger citizens opt to do.

For more information about activities throughout the state and to view the survey in its entirety, visit the American Massage Therapy Association website at www.AMTAmassage.org Massage therapists and consumers are encouraged to visit AMTA's website and the Board of Massage

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Therapy's website at www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/massage to learn more about massage therapy and about Florida's healthcare regulation system.

The Florida Board of Massage Therapy protects the health and safety of Florida's residents and visitors by establishing requirements for licensure and through diligent discipline of practitioners who violate practice acts defined by Chapters 112, 119, 120, 408, 456 and 480 of the Florida Statutes and rule 64B-7 of the Florida Administrative Code. The legislative intent of the practice act is to ensure that all massage therapists practicing in the state of Florida meet minimum requirements for safe practice. The Board's responsibility is to ensure that massage therapists who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public are disciplined or prohibited from practicing in the state. The Board also establishes and monitors continuing education of massage therapists to ensure their knowledge and skills remain current.

TWO FLORIDA BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE OFFICIALS ARE RECOGNIZED BY THE FLORIDA OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION - US Fed News Service, Including US State News

The Florida Department of Health issued the following news release:

Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine Executive Director Pamela King and Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine Chairman James Andriole, D.O., were honored by the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) for their outstanding commitment and service within the osteopathic profession.

'I commend both Ms. King and Dr. Andriole for being recognized by the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association,' said Department of Health (DOH) Secretary M. Rony Fran�ois, M.D., M.S.P.H., Ph.D. 'The Department has benefited greatly from Dr. Andriole's experience and Ms. King's professionalism. Both are very deserving of this honor.'

Ms. King received the 2006 Distinguished Service Award - the highest honor presented to an individual by FOMA - in recognition of her commitment to the delivery of quality healthcare to Florida's residents and visitors. Ms. King has worked in health care regulation for over nine years. She is currently the executive director for not only the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, but also the Boards of Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology and the Council of Midwifery.

Dr. Andriole received the 2006 Presidential Achievement Award in recognition of his dedication to the osteopathic profession and for having made a difference in the success of the profession and worked diligently to ensure access to quality healthcare for all the citizens of Florida.

FOMA President Joseph Giaimo, DO, selected Dr. Andriole for this prestigious award due to his commitment to the osteopathic profession. Dr. Andriole has been a member of FOMA for 10 years and was first appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. He currently serves as president and CEO of Disability Consultants USA, Inc. Dr. Andriole also participates in Medical Review and Evaluation Services for the State of Florida, Disability Determinations/SSA.

Ms. King and Dr. Andriole received their awards at the 103rd Annual FOMA Convention at Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

Photo Captions: (Left to Right) - Pamela King, executive director of the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, receives her award from FOMA Past President Joel Rose, DO.

James Andriole, D.O., chairman of the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, received his award from FOMA President Joseph Giaimo, DO.

The Board of Osteopathic Medicine protects the health and safety of Florida's residents and visitors by establishing requirements for licensure and through diligent discipline of practitioners who violate practice acts defined by Chapters 120, 456 and 459, Florida Statutes and Rule 64B-15, Florida Administrative Code. The legislative intent of the practice act is to ensure that every licensee practicing in the state of Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice. The Board's responsibility is to ensure that licensees who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public are disciplined or prohibited from practicing in the state. The Board also establishes and monitors continuing education of licensees to ensure their knowledge and skills remain current.

The mission of DOH's Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) is to protect and promote the health of all persons in Florida by diligently regulating health care practitioners and facilities. MQA, in conjunction with 22 boards and six councils, regulates six types of facilities and more than 40 health care professions. MQA evaluates the credentials of all applicants for licensure, issues licenses, analyzes and investigates complaints, inspects facilities, assists in prosecuting practice act violations, combats unlicensed activity and provides credential and discipline history about licensees to the public. For additional information, visit the Department of Health Web site at www.doh.state.fl.us and select Medical Quality Assurance from the drop box. Contact: Thometta Cozart, 850/245-4111.

FLORIDA BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND VICE CHAIR RECEIVE STATEWIDE AWARDS - US Fed News Service, Including US State News

The Florida Department of Health issued the following news release:

Florida Board of Massage Therapy Executive Director Pamela King and Board Vice Chair Lynda Solien-Wolfe, L.M.T., have been selected by the Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA) as 2006 recipients of statewide awards. King was honored with the Florida State Massage Therapy Association President's Award for her outstanding leadership as executive director of the Board of Massage Therapy. Solien-Wolfe received the Association's Charles Canfield Award for her dedication to the Board.

'I commend Pamela and Lynda for being acknowledged on a state level by the Florida Massage Therapy Association,' said DOH Secretary M. Rony Fran�ois, M.D., M.S.P.H., Ph.D. 'Their recognition is a testimony of the continuing efforts of the Florida Board of Massage Therapy and the Department of Health to promote quality health practices and protect patient and consumer safety.'

'Since Pam has been executive director of the Board of Massage Therapy, the relationship between the Florida State Massage Therapy Association and the Board of Massage has never been better,' said Immediate Past President of the FSMTA Mike McGillicuddy, L.M.T. 'I believe this cooperative effort helps improve the profession.'

McGillicuddy chose Solien-Wolfe for the Canfield Award due to her exceptional work on the Board of Massage Therapy. The Canfield Award was named after a special past member of the Board. It is only awarded to an outstanding member currently serving on the Board. In addition to being vice chair of the Board, Solien-Wolfe has served on the continuing education units review committee and is the current Board community outreach chair.

According to McGillicuddy, 'Solien-Wolfe has worked very hard to serve the Board and elevate the massage profession.'

The Board of Massage Therapy protects the health and safety of Florida's residents and visitors by establishing requirements for licensure and through diligent discipline of practitioners who violate practice acts defined by Chapters 112, 119, 120, 408, 456 and 480, Florida Statutes and Rule 64B-7, Florida Administrative Code. The legislative intent of the practice act is to ensure that every licensee practicing in the state of Florida meets minimum requirements for safe practice. The Board's responsibility is to ensure that licensees who fall below minimum competency or who otherwise present a danger to the public are disciplined or prohibited from practicing in the state. The Board also establishes and monitors continuing education of licensees to ensure their knowledge and skills remain current.

The Department of Health's Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) plans, develops and coordinates programs and services for the Florida Board of Massage Therapy. The mission of MQA is to protect and promote the health of all persons in Florida by diligently regulating health care practitioners and facilities. MQA regulates more than 850,000 health care practitioners and facilities. MQA, in conjunction with 22 boards and six councils, regulates more than 40 health care professions and six types of facilities. MQA evaluates the credentials of all applicants for licensure, issues licenses, analyzes and investigates complaints, inspects facilities, assists in prosecuting practice act violations, combats unlicensed activity, and provides credential and disciplinary history about licensees to the public. Visit www.dohmqaservices. com for more information about MQA.Contact: Thometta Cozart, 850/245-4111.