Our Community

Our community is one of the most charitable in the state… possibly the country. We have many nonprofits that support all ages, backgrounds, and illnesses with a variety of activities in which anyone can participate. The numbers of people who come out to support these causes touches me, and my team at ICE is among them. We are active supporters of our local YMCA, Ocala Women’s Shelter, American Heart Association, and local food banks. Our team also organizes an annual Walk to End Cardiovascular Disease event each November.

These community activities give us the chance to hear from our neighbors who have a personal connection with a disease or condition, delivering the message of awareness closer to home. It also gives us the opportunity to support the cause by walking or running, which I feel is a win-win! The desired result is that we use this knowledge to identify early symptoms of conditions like celiac and mesenteric artery blockage and feel empowered to help ourselves, our families, and our neighbors live healthier lives.

By dedicating ourselves to such causes each year, we educate and update each other on these issues and can make strides toward living healthier lives — and hopefully saving lives, too. Imagine how much healthier we would be if we all picked something to support each month. Even if it is just reading about a new condition or disease on the Internet, we can discover so much about what is impacting world health and provide for greater understanding of those around us. Another win-win for our community!

Yours,

Asad U. Qamar, MD

FACC, FCCP, FSGC, FACP, FSCAI Cardiologist