AN EXCELLENT HIRE

Amy Patterson recently accepted the role of chief nursing officer at South Lake Hospital. Her duties will include overseeing and coordinating inpatient and outpatient nursing operations in addition to making sure patient care, clinical, and staffing standards are met.

She has served in leadership positions at several hospitals, including Duke University in North Carolina and most recently as chief nursing officer at Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital in Tarpon Springs. She received her master’s degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University.

“Our community and the hospital are very fortunate to have Amy as part of our team,” says South Lake Hospital Chief Executive Officer John Moore. “Her extensive leadership experience in the clinical and management settings, coupled with her passion for caring for each patient, will help ensure that South Lake Hospital continues to provide the highest level of care to the individuals we serve.” ■

BOXERS, BRAS, and a good cause

The Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation is proud to present its fifth annual “Bras for the Cause and Boxers Too!!” event. This fun-filled fashion show and silent auction features whimsically themed and decorated bras and boxers that are designed and donated by members of the community. The event will be held April 21 at Heritage Hills Clubhouse.

Attendees can enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres and bid for the privilege of owning one or more of these custom-decorated garments. The Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation is a local community-based, nonprofit organization that provides financial aid and other free services to local cancer patients, their families, and caregivers.

For more information about the event, please call 352.435.3202. ■

Make Strides In The Fight Against Cancer

Relay for Life is an 18-hour event that raises funds to fight cancer and create awareness about the deadly disease. Participants take turns walking around a track through all hours of the night. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. This year’s Relay for Life events in Lake and Sumter counties are as follows:

Relay for Life of West Lake (Apr. 13–14)

Relay for Life of The Villages of Hope (Apr. 13–14)

Relay for Life of North Lake (Apr. 20–21)

Relay for Life of Tri–County (Apr. 21–22)

Relay for Life of Mount Dora (Apr. 27–28)

Relay for Life of South Lake (Apr. 27–28)

Relay for Life of Sumter County (Apr. 27–28)

Relay for Life of Eustis/Tavares (May 4–5)

Relay for Life of Lady Lake (May 18–19)

Relay for Life of Sorrento/Mount Plymouth (May 18–19)

Call 352.326.9599 for more information. ■

Enhancing Health

LifeStream: The Center of Hope

LifeStream Behavioral Center now has a video to help tell the story of its impact on the community. The 10-minute video, Where Hope Comes to Life, features LifeStream CEO Jon Cherry and Dr. T.J. Valente as well as other staff members and clients. It was developed with three endings so it can be used for employee orientation, fundraising, and general community and referral as a source of awareness about the extensive resources LifeStream offers.

“The video effectively portrays the importance of our services, which benefit individuals and families affected by mental illness and substance use disorders,” says LifeStream marketing director Sherry Olszanski. The video can be viewed in its entirety online at YouTube. com/LifeStreamBC. ■

For the past year, the number of clients served by the Lake County Health Department’s Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program has increased by more than 11 percent. The program provides the following services at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for healthcare. Eligible women and children participating in the program receive food checks for specific nutritious food items that may be redeemed at most local grocery stores.

Clermont office: 352.394.3464, Umatilla office: 352.771.5559, Leesburg office: 352.315.4425.

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SKIN, HEAD, AND NECK CANCER

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