BaptistBriefs January 2016
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Mark your calendar January Observances Blood Donor Month Cervical Health Month Mentoring Month
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Saturday, Jan. 30
Wolfson Children’s Challenge Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville Come have fun and support a great cause – kids! Whether you join the fun as an individual participant or as a team of up to 11, your participation in the Wolfson Children’s Challenge will help provide hope for countless children and their families. To learn more and to register, visit wolfsonchildrenschallenge.org .
January Educational Opportunities Nursing and the Ministry of Healing Saturday, Jan. 23, 8:45 am – 1 pm Jacksonville Main Public Library Keynote speaker David I. Levy, MD, a neurovascular surgeon and clinical professor of Neurology at the University of California, San Diego, will speak on “Resilience in Health Care.” The conference also includes a nurse panel on the topic, “Incorporating Faith in Practice,” moderated by Diane Raines, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Baptist Health chief nursing officer. The program offers 3.5 nursing contact hours and is also relevant for physicians and other health care professionals, as well as community members interested in the topic. The conference includes lunch, is $15 for nurses and other health care professionals, and $10 for students and community members. Sponsored by Baptist Health, it is presented by the Lord’s Foundation, The W.W. and Eloise Gay Foundation and the Edna Sproull Williams Foundation. Registration and more information is available at nursingandtheministryofhealing.eventbrite.com . First Coast Infectious Disease/Clinical Microbiology Symposium Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29 – 30 Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, St. Augustine Topics will include evidence-based practice guidelines, new and emerging antimicrobials, interactive infectious disease case studies, and what is expected of an expert witness in medical cases. Sponsored by Baptist Health, this program is for nurses, laboratorians, physicians, pharmacists and other allied health professionals. Register at firstcoastidcm.com . For additional information, contact Diane Halstead, PhD, director, Infectious Disease Laboratory Services, Southeastern Pathology Associates, 904.202.2166.
Physician Integration
Baptist Nassau
Walk With a Doc Join family physician Jonathan Balog, DO, for the first Walk With a Doc of 2016, on Saturday, Jan. 9, at Baptist Primary Care Mandarin South, located at 11261 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville. The event begins with a brief talk by Dr. Balog at 9 am, followed by a short walk at your own pace. During the walk, you will be able to ask Dr. Balog questions. Family, friends and well-trained pets are welcome! For more information, call 904.370.1131.
Congratulations to Brittany Brock, RN-BC, assistant nurse manager of the Medical-Surgical Units at Baptist Nassau, who recently passed the Medical-Surgical Nursing Board Certification exam. This certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center assesses the clinical knowledge and skills of nurses in the medicalsurgical specialty after initial RN licensure.
Baptist Beaches
Summer Volunteen Program On Feb. 1, Baptist South will begin taking names of teenagers interested in participating in this summer’s
Retirement Reception for Dr. Christian Jessica Jewel Nathan, the first baby born at Baptist Beaches in 1997, presented OB/GYN physician Sam Christian, MD, with flowers at his retirement reception on Dec. 14. During his years of service at Baptist Beaches, Dr. Christian delivered more than 2,200 babies. Thank you, Dr. Christian, for your dedication to families in the Beaches communities.
Baptist Jacksonville Zumba Classes Begin Jan. 6 Zumba classes are now included as part of your membership when you join the Wolfson Wellness Center. Thanks to the Healthy For Life subsidy, the membership fee for eligible team members is only $12.50 per month. (For nonmembers, the Zumba course fee is $80 for eight weeks/16 classes.) Both members and nonmembers need to register for the class. For more information, call 904.202.9708.
Baptist South
Volunteen Program. If someone you know is interested in participating, and is between the ages of 15-17 years old with a minimum GPA of 3.0, contact Rachelle Jivoin at 904.271.6081 or rachelle.jivoin@bmcjax.com .
Wolfson Children’s Hospital Next Florida Forum Speaker Wednesday, March 2, 7 pm The Times-Union Center for Performing Arts A noted humanitarian, master pitchman and current Denver Broncos quarterback, Peyton Manning has earned his place among the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Manning also earns kudos off the field for his work with at-risk youth and health care for children. Not content with past triumphs, Manning shares his continuing quest to be a game changer. Baptist Health team members (and up to three of their guests) can purchase general seating single tickets to see Manning for $60 (under age 30) or $85 (age 30 and over). To purchase tickets, call The Women’s Board at 904.202.2886 or visit their website at womensboardwch.com/florida-forum/ .