Vol. 9, Issue 4, April 2020
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MOSAIC CELEBRATES WESTCHASE OFFICE’S FIRST ANNIVERSARY
In 2020 MOSAIC has the vision to impact its patients and the community. The realization of the value in people and the uniqueness of individual talents making the company whole is what MOSAIC’s culture is all about. Each person is necessary, honored, and respected, and they are taking that to the community. As in the past, the doctors at MOSAIC, Dr. Mark Mitchell, Dr. Uday Mehta, See “Mosaic” on page 14
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor.....................5 Tech Talk with Bob.................6-7
By Deborah Bostock-Kelley Maxillofacial Surgical Arts and Implant Centers has been providing oral surgery and facial aesthetic care to the Pinellas and Pasco County area for over ten years. Combined, the four oral surgeons have been providing hospital care and office-based services for over 45 years. The Westchase office celebrates its first anniversary in April 2020, serving Hillsborough County with a new focus to
promote health and hope. MOSAIC continues to focus on developing excellence at every level to establish a standard of life, not just a standard of living.
Cornerstone Pros..................8-9
“The highest reward for a person’s toil is not what you get for it, but what you become by it” – John Ruskin
Grout Tech.....................12-13
Salt. The Natural Spa.....10-11
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First of all, I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe. Before I get sidetracked and start rambling about the beaches not closing sooner and the toilet paper hoarding situation, I will go straight to the point. The Tampa Bay community needs you; it needs all of us. In my previous Editorial, I coincidentally talked about supporting local businesses and what an incredible role they played in fostering our local economy, keeping money close to home, and supporting neighborhoods and communities. Small businesses employ about 47 percent of private-sector workers in the U.S., meaning nearly 60 million individuals depend on them to support themselves and their families. These businesses range from your local, independent restaurant to the selfemployed accountant. The global pandemic caused by the Coronavirus has negatively impacted hundreds of thousands of independent local businesses all over the state of Florida, and Tampa Bay has been particularly affected. The rapid spread of CoronavirusCoronavirus (COVID-19) has led to specific critical social-distancing measures that are keeping people homebound and avoiding unnecessary shopping trips and social gatherings in order to “flatten the curve.” While those efforts are incredibly important for the greater good, these sudden changes in consumer behavior have had a devastating impact on local businesses, particularly restaurants and bars. Local Tampa Bay Yelp data shows in a recent “impact report” that over the past week, U.S. consumer interest for restaurants has fallen by 54%, and for
nightlife businesses including local bars by 70%. Many of these local bars and restaurant owners, staff and workers, are our friends, our relatives, our very own neighbors. And they are all struggling. We must support them now more than ever. How You Can Help Continue to shop local! Follow your favorite local businesses, bars, and restaurants on social media. A lot of them have been busy adapting to this unprecedented crisis. Some of your favorite local eateries have launched new take out menus and even FREE delivery options. Many of them use apps like UberEats, DoorDash, and GrubHub. Many of these apps are even waving delivery fees to support local restaurants. Enjoy some of your favorite foods in the comfort of your own safe home. To get through this challenging and uncertain time, we all must come together as a stable and supportive community. Let’s all do our part to help lift those local businesses that were hit the hardest by the impact of this pandemic. The Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles team has always been committed to supporting small local businesses and will continue to its part while respecting the social-distancing regulations. “Give, and it will be given to you.” Luke 6:38. Stay safe, everyone, until next month!
Carla
Tech Talk with Bob: Corona Virus Attacks Computers By Bob Dalles Yes, it’s true. COVID-19, the Coronavirus Outbreak, can attack computers. But not in a way you might be thinking. Leave it to society’s lowest form of dirtbags to take advantage of people when they are at their most vulnerable. The Coronavirus Pandemic has given cyber criminals yet another platform in which they can snatch your money and contaminate your computer with dangerous malware leaving it in a precarious state. My friends, I urge you to be on the lookout for these cyber scams. It is
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not my intent to frighten you but rather to make you more vigilant and aware of steps you can take to protect yourself
and the people you care about. The COVID-19 outbreak will certainly increase cyber criminals’ email phishing campaigns
in the coming months. As you spend more time at home you will probably be spending more time online. While online, please, please, please, be wary of any links you click. There may be coronavirus computer attacks poised for attack in your email’s inbox right now. It’s just a matter of whether you will click the link or delete the email. I’ll bet you are getting emails from many of the companies you deal with in regard to how they are reacting to this pandemic. Especially watch out for the emails you may receive from companies you DO NOT do business with. If you get an email from a
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bank you have never done business with, beware. Why would they send you an email? You may also be getting emails from helpful friends and family that may include links to news stories, medical information and so forth. Emails made to look like they come from credible companies, organizations, and other familiar entities can be spoofed (faked) to look like they came from a trusted source. Embedded in these phishing emails might be links offering to connect you to another website with more information. Please think twice before you click that link. If for any reason you are not sure you can trust the link, then do not click it.
You should always type in the website address yourself instead of using a convenient link that looks legit but may be programmed to attack you. Don’t believe any unsolicited emails you receive from the IRS or the U.S. Treasury. At the time I am writing this, congress is trying to figure out how to get money to people. This makes a perfect opportunity for cyber criminals. Do not engage in any activity online or on the phone until you are completely confident you are dealing with a legitimate source. Here are some sources you might find helpful: Coronavirus.gov ---- www.CDC.gov ----www.HHS.gov ----- www. flhealth.gov ----- www.Tgh.
org/virtual-care The Florida Department of Health has a COVID-19 Hotline at 1-866-779-6121. If you are having health issues or symptoms regarding the coronavirus, please call your doctor. If your computer is having symptoms or you are unsure of its security, safety, or health, please call me at 727-534-4000. We are still open for business. We have the ability to provide support without needing to send an IT Specialist out to your home or office. We can remotely access your computer to perform most repairs. We can also remotely perform complete scans for viruses and other malware issues. So if you think you have
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malware, we can scan for it remotely from our location to yours. So, during a selfquarantine, we can still provide technical support to you over your phone and internet connection. Cyber criminals will exploit the easy victims and unprotected systems. Protecting yourself online is your responsibility. Don’t go it alone. We’re here to help. If you are not sure your system is safe, please have it looked over by a Professionally Certified IT Specialist. Call us now at 727-534-4000. We’ve been helping folks restore their peace of mind, and sanity, with their technology for decades. Be Safer In Your Digital World!
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Cornerstone Pros is Ready to Meet Your Home Comfort Needs: Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electrical, Water Treatment Systems, and Whole Home Generators By Deborah Bostock-Kelley Get your home ready for Summer with Cornerstone Pros - Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electrical, Water Treatment Systems, and installation of Whole Home Generators It‘s nearly impossible to prevent all your emergency home service needs, but there are ways to prepare for them. Don’t wait until the emergency arises. Cornerstone Pros’ Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical can provide preventative maintenance with checkups and tuneups to keep your air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems ready. With summer months ahead, and May being the busiest·time of the year, now is the time to schedule your maintenance checkups/ tune-ups for all trades. Stay Cool this Summer: You can rest assured that your AC will run smoothly this summer after a tuneup from Cornerstone Pros, but if you find yourself in a fritz with a non-functioning AC system, Cornerstone’s skilled technicians are available around the clock 24/7 to provide you with an honest diagnosis of your system, provide an honest evaluation, and estimate for any repairs or replacement. Cornerstone services all brands and is always ready to help, providing you with a free estimate on installations or a second
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opinion on repairs. They make it a point to get to your emergency call the same day so that you can be cool and comfortable as soon as possible. Plumbing Problems: Cornerstone is here and ready to fix small problems like clogged pipes and rains, replacing fixtures, etc., to larger jobs, such as whole-home re-pipes, new water heaters (including tankless water heaters), slab leaks, water treatment systems, any other plumbing emergencies, as well as yearly plumbing maintenance plans. Water Treatment & Purification: A healthy home needs healthy drinking water. In addition to their expert plumbing services, Cornerstone provides you with safe, crystal clear water for your family. They can install personalized well water treatment systems and water purification systems. Not only will these systems remove impurities from your water and improve its taste, but refined water can prevent scaling and double the life of your appliances, saving you money over time. Expert Electrical Service: Cornerstone’s certified electricians can expertly handle any electrical need at your home, including adding or replacing lighting
fixtures, ceiling fans, LED and Can lighting, cables for cameras or media equipment, cameras, panel upgrades, provide electrical inspections, as well as yearly electrical maintenance plans.
need to monitor. WholeHome Generators are a safer option than portable generators, since there is no risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, making this a safer option for you and your family.
Hurricane Prep: Don’t Lose Power Again! Hurricane season will be here soon, with Cornerstone’s GENERAC Whole Home Standby Generators, you and your family will have peace of mind knowing that you’ll have power in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. Your home is protected automatically when the power goes out. It switches over within seconds and automatically supplies power directly to your home’s electrical circuit breaker box, providing you with 24/7 electrical system backup. It will also turn itself off when the utility power returns, leaving no
Helpful Financing: Most families don’t plan for an emergency, but Cornerstone Pros offers financing plans for every budget and will help you restore your home comfort without breaking your bank. They also provide financing for any home improvement projects you may be planning to complete. Family-Owned, founded in 2006: Cornerstone Pros was founded in 2006, is familyowned and operated and takes pride in providing dependable, friendly, and honest service. Cornerstone Pros is one of the toprated companies in the
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Tampa Bay Area, as proven by their many awards, such as the prestigious “Angie’s List Super Service Award,” winning eight (8) consecutive years from 2012-2019, an honor only received by the top 3% of companies. They were
also voted Tampa Bay Times “Best of the Best, People’s Choice Award,” Clipper Magazine’s “Best of Clipper Magazine’s Peoples Poll,” and continually maintain a BBB A+ rating and accreditation with the Better Business Bureau. Cornerstone has also won the Brighthouse Business Awards two years in a row and has over 800 Five-Star online reviews. Give Cornerstone Pros - Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electrical, Generators, and Water Treatments a call today at 813 949 4445. They say, “Call Today, Fixed Today!” For more information about their specials and services, take a look at their web site: www. cornerstonepros.com.
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Salt. The Natural Spa
Competition is the guiding principle of business. Underneath the surface, however, there is a deeper satisfaction that success is most appreciated when it’s experienced by the community. That’s what brought dozens of business
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owners and Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce members out on a rainy night to officially welcome Megan Gaertner, and business partner Ivonne Zablah, as the newest members of the chamber, to celebrate the launch of their new business, “Salt. The
Natural Spa”. Guests and friends had a chance to meet the owners and tour the spa. Megan, who’s originally from Poland and Germany, and Ivonne who is originally from Mexico, are experiencing the American dream of owning their own business and giving
their children benefits of salt therapy. The spa uses the healing power of aerosolized sodium chloride, or salt. The salt is 99.9 percent pure and is processed and dispersed by specialized equipment helping to increase energy, reduce stress and help
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support the lymph and respiratory systems. Clients relax in comfortable therapyroom chairs. The floors are covered with Himalayan rock salt. Soft music plays, lights are dimmed, and walls (made from blocks of salt) are illuminated as micro fine salt particles are dispersed in the air. There is a children’s therapy room with a playground. More
conventional spa services like massages and facials are also available. Salt. The Natural Spa is located at 8375 Gunn Highway in Keystone Professional Park which is in the Citrus Park area of Tampa. Check out the Salt web site at www.saltthenaturalspa.com for more information or to make a reservation. Enjoy the natural healing power of salt and relax!
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Grout Tech - Your Tile and Grout Specialist!
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Before you spend thousands of dollars remodeling and retiling your bathroom or kitchen be sure to call Grout Tech for a FREE estimate on cleaning or repairing old dingy tile and grout. Grout Tech can breathe new life into your existing tile work, making everything shine like new at a fraction of the cost. Grout Tech is a family owned business serving Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties. With over 17 years of experience in the industry, Grout Tech specializes in cleaning and sealing tile and grout, re-coloring grout, re-caulking showers and tubs, and repairing grout and broken tiles.
Grout Tech will renew existing grout and tile to its original beauty by
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cleaning and maintaining the tile and grout lines. Jeremy G. and his wife were ready to re-tile their entire bathroom before calling BJ at Grout Tech. “Our bathroom tile was over 40 years old it was looking grungy and very dull. We called Grout Tech and we are extremely pleased with our results! We saved so much money by having the grout in our shower resurfaced and the tile cleaned and it looks brand new.”
can keep their prices low because they are a family owned business and not a franchise. She explains, “What many people don’t understand is that franchises are often forced to charge more for their services because they have to maintain their franchise fees, but not with Grout Tech.” Not only does Grout Tech keep its rates competitive, but the company will also honor any other quote as long as it is in writing.
BJ is happy to set your appointment, come out and give you a free estimate. She stresses, “It is important for me to be respectful of our customers’ time so I will always arrive at the time we set.” In addition to always arriving in a timely manner, BJ says that they
Because grout is a porous material, trying to remove stains is seemingly impossible. BJ explains, “Color sealing grout lines is one of the many services we offer and it is definitely the most effective way to create a perfect, new look.”
Using a step-bystep process, Grout Tech begins by using a cleansing product to remove all bacteria and surface dirt with special machinery. They will then apply a color seal (of your choice). Once the sealer is applied the grout lines will be permanently protected from any stains. The color seal also guarantees against cracking, chipping and peeling. Additionally, they will also cosmetically fix or replace chipped or cracked tiles, making your bathroom or kitchen tile like new again. Kathy G., a satisfied customer, shares her experience, “When BJ
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came out to give us a quote, she looked at the job and I could tell immediately that she knew what she was talking about. We had our family room, kitchen and dining room regrouted. They also regrouted the tub, shower and base of our toilet in our bathroom. They were fantastic! Not only were they professional and reliable but they also completed the job much faster than we had anticipated.”
Excellent Service Leads to Referrals Throughout the years, Grout Tech has grown through its many referrals from happy customers. People really appreciate that Grout Tech saves them time and money, but it is the excellent service provided that has really helped this business grow. Grout Tech’s success stories say that before
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calling Grout Tech, their bathrooms, guest bathroom showers and floor grout, had deteriorated over time and the tiles were dull and stained. “The tile was in good condition but it was stained so we had Grout Tech come out and clean them and they turned out very well.” They were so pleased that they have already referred Grout Tech to neighbors in their community.
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Grout Tech can also remove and re-caulk around sinks, baseboards, tubs and showers serving to clean up old moldy areas and keep your dry wall free from water damage. From old to new in just one day! To find out more about Grout Tech’s services or for a free estimate call BJ at 727768-6828.
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Mosaic - Story continued from page 1 Dr. Shaun Young, and Dr. Samuel Landrian manage both officebased and hospitalbased surgical patients. They continue to treat medically compromised patients and serve on staff at BayCare hospitals and HCA Bayonet Point trauma centers where treating maxillofacial injuries range from facial infections to complex head and neck trauma and reconstruction. All surgeons provide inoffice sedation and/or anesthesia that promotes patient comfort for oral surgery, wisdom teeth, dental implants, and bony regenerative procedures. The doctors utilize cutting edge technology and incorporate computer-generated surgical guides for complex dental implant cases, maxillofacial reconstruction, and facial cosmetic procedures. In 2019, MOSAIC was very active in
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its communities and will remain busy with philanthropy in 2020. They have donated over 1,500 school supplies to local high schools, participated in the Great American Teach-In, volunteered at several free dental clinics, actively participated in Westchase’s First Friday Celebration events, and the Waterchase Community Luau. They have also participated in the Great Westchase 5K Race, to name a few. It is MOSAIC’s Mission Statement To Provide Surgical Excellence, Compassionate Care, And Availability. It is at the heart of MOSAIC to understand that each of us has been given gifts, which include Choice, Love, Relationships, Faith, and Vision. It is in that understanding that they desire to reach out into the community and bring significance and hope to those they serve.
stated, “to get the “Dr. Sam Landrian is full value of joy, you a fabulous doctor. He must have someone knows what he does and, to divide it with.” furthermore, a joyful man. Here is what a few of the patients had to say about their experience at MOSAIC:
I strongly recommend MOSAIC! In addition, the staff is very caring. Lastly, customer service is great. My wishes to all of them.”
As Mark Twain
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“Not enough amazing words could be used to articulate my excellent experience and treatment that I have received at MOSAIC. Dr. Young exceeded my expectations and my care. He took his time to explain the treatment and made me aware of any changes before they were implemented. Dr. Young will forever have my recommendation without any reserve. More ever, when you arrive for your appointment, you are greeted with smiling, friendly faces. His assistants are beyond amazing and make you feel welcome and cared for. By far, the best
experience a patient could ever ask for.”
changed now, thanks to Dr. Mehta!”
“I am so impressed with MOSAIC, their staff and doctors are so kind, compassionate, and caring. The office is immaculate and beautiful. I walked into the office in so much pain; I cannot even explain it! Dr. Mehta took his time with me, and he has got to be one of the kindest oral surgeons that I’ve encountered in my thirty-years in Florida. I highly recommend this office to anyone needing an oral surgeon, implants, etc. I have been deathly afraid of any dental work after an awful experience; however, all that has
“If I could grow more wisdom teeth just to have Dr. Mitchell and staff remove them again, I would! LOL, I was so terrified! I am so happy I came here. It made me feel so secure, and everything was quick and literally, and the feeling was Painless! I love MOSAIC doctors and staff!”
us concentrate on the good in others and inspire patients and the community with compassion.
“May gratitude drive our vision to eternal rewards, and may we realize in 2020 the significance of hope and the power of unconditional love.” (1 Corinthian’s 13:413).
MOSAIC would like to take this time to thank the Tampa Bay Community To schedule an for the opportunity to appointment or to serve. The 2020 vision learn more about is to live beyond and MOSAIC, visit www. make a difference. Let MosaicSurgery.com.
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