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GETWELL health | wellness | medical | resource guide
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Children’s Medical Care Is Soaring to New Heights. Palm Beach Children’s Hospital is raising the quality of care for Wellington families.
Wellington is a special place to raise kids. And when your kids are in need of medical attention, there’s a special place to turn to. Palm Beach Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the area that offers a children’s ER/trauma center that’s open 24/7 and has neonatologists, pediatric interventionalists and hospitalists in-house around-the-clock. And best of all, it’s all just 20 minutes away. Palm Beach Children’s Hospital ensures that children have access to the care they need close to home.
More than 170 doctors representing 30 specialties.
Learn more at PalmBeachChildrens.com
For your free KITE, call 561-841-KIDS Scan with your smartphone’s QR code reader
901 45th Street, West Palm Beach, Florida
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welcome from the medical committee
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welcome from the executive director
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welcome from the health care committee
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business of health care
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how to choose a doctor
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numbers to know
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take control of your medical records
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school immunization requirements
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5 goals to losing weight
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breast cancer survivor
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what is skin cancer?
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nerve impingement syndrome
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health care resource membership directory
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membership directory
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index to advertisers
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Hypnosis Self Hypnosis Life Coaching HYPNOSIS AND WELLNESS
Hypnosis can be an important part of integrative health care. If you are facing a serious illness, or simply need to find a way to reduce stress, call today for an appointment with one of our highly trained hypnotists. Let us help you: • Relieve Stress and Manage Your Emotions Surrounding Illness • Boost Your Immune System • Prepare Your Mind for Upcoming Surgery • Maximize the Treatment Potential You and Your Doctor Have Decided Upon • Reduce Both Acute and Chronic Pain • Sleep Wonderfully Every Night
Be Your Best! Laura Boynton King, CHt, NLP, Life Coach
Start feeling better today knowing that you have taken a positive step toward better health. Make hypnosis with our certified hypnotists a part of your wellness plan. We can also help you find a better direction for your life with life coaching, improve your performance at work or your sport, help with relationships, weight loss, smoking and more. Call for an appointment today - 561.841.7603. Are you the caregiver? We can help you, too!
Hypnosis for Health and Wellness Hypnosis has become a mainstream technique for smoking cessation and weight loss. Clear evidence of the emergence of hypnosis as a serious practice is the Wall Street Journal article published on April 9, 2012. This article touts usefulness of hypnosis for these and a variety of other things, including medical hypnosis for pain reduction, relieving anxiety and relaxing patients before surgery. Despite the ridicule hypnosis has endured because of its portrayal in movies, hardworking hypnotists have made headway with the general public by helping real people with real issues get lasting results in just a few visits. It also helps that some of the most respected medical institutions, like Harvard Medical School, Stanford University, and many others are taking a serious look at how hypnosis improves healing, reduces the amount of anesthesia needed, is helpful in the treatment of migraines, is a viable treatment for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and is even an
excellent intervention for drug addictions. Many medical professionals, from MDs to psychologists, nurses, and dentists, are even adding hypnosis to their practices, or often choose to refer out to practicing hypnotists, like Laura Boynton King and her daughter, Larissa King, of Summit Hypnosis and Wellness. Laura Boynton King, CHt, NLP, founder of Summit Hypnosis and Wellness, is the lead hypnotist at the Sari Asher Center for Integrative Cancer Care. She is certified in pain management, hypno-oncology, and many other medical hypnosis techniques and works with patients and families in all stages of cancer care. Mrs. King also has offices in the Lake Worth/Wellington area and Palm Beach Gardens, where she, her daughter and other certified hypnotists on staff see clients five days a week. In her latest book about hypnosis due out in October, 2012, Hypnosis for Health and Wellness, Mrs. King connects the dots between the medical community and hypnosis.
(561) 841-7603
SummitHypnosisAndWellness.com Two Convenient Locations: Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens
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Celebrating Years Together SINCE OPENING OUR DOORS IN 1986, Wellington Regional Medical Center has been dedicated to helping you and your family members get well, and stay well. Over the years, we have consistently invested in leading technologies, advanced equipment, new programs and resources to meet the healthcare needs of the growing communities we serve. This mission continues with the construction of our $50 million Patient Care Tower. Once completed, it will offer 80 additional rooms for patients – all of them private and featuring the latest technologies and comfort amenities. The anticipated economic impact of our latest expansion to the community is signiďŹ cant. Projections include hiring 100 full-time employees, resulting in an estimated $5,000,000 in annual salaries.
We thank you, our neighbors, for spending the last 25 years with us. We look forward to 25 more!
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Wellington Chamber of Commerce 12230 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 183 Wellington, Florida 33414 (561) 792-6525 | Fax (561) 792-6200 www.WellingtonChamber.com info@wellingtonchamber.com Executive Director Michela Perillo-Green michela@wellingtonchamber.com
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is my honor to represent the health, wellness and medical committee for the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. With the continued growth of the community and the exciting opportunities to come, our village continues to open its arms to the advancements in the healthcare field. Not only is this a great community to live but an amazing community for the ever advancing healthcare markets and the entrepreneurial spirit of private and group practices. If you are new to this community we welcome you and if you have lived here forever we hope you look to you community for all your healthcare needs. We Welcome You!!! Dr. Randy Laurich 561-333-5351 Wellness-experience.com
ART & DESIGN Angelo LoPresti | Art/Production Director Rebecca Lafita | Graphic Designer ADVERTISING Janice Waterman | Senior Advertising Manager Richard Wolff | Director of Advertising Lew Blatte | Director of Signature Publications Donna Mercenit | Contract Administrator
GetWell 2013 is published by Passport Publications & Media Corporation, with offices located at 1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 1550, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, (561) 615-3900, for the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Listed content descriptions for members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce were provided and approved by each active Chamber member. The publisher and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Chamber of Commerce and Passport Publications & Media Corporation. Š 2012 Passport Publications & Media Corporation
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welcome from the executive director
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welcome you to the Inaugural Issue of our 2013 “GET WELL”
Publication! The idea to implement this publication came to fruition in one of our monthly Medical and Wellness committee Meetings. Wellington is comprised of a diverse and exceptional cluster of healthcare, wellness and medical supporting organizations. In that, it is apparent that Wellington is rapidly becoming a destination for the pursuit of wellness. Our committee agreed that we needed a vehicle not only to showcase our Medical and Wellness community but also aid in the venture to make Wellington a premier Health and Wellness village. It is our pleasure to offer you a glimpse of the diverse village that we live, work and play in while touting our exceptional Medical and Wellness professionals. Wellington has grown into one of the most sought-out towns in the country. As you review “Get Well” you will find that the Village of Wellington is one of the most desirable places to live, work and play and stay healthy! The Wellington Chamber of Commerce has taken a leadership role in bringing the diversity of our village to current residents and businesses as well as the thousands of
relocation requests we get each year. If you already reside in our boundaries we hope you will use this guide to assist in your selection of a qualified healthcare professional. If you are picking this up as a visitor, we hope you will do the same, while you enjoy all Wellington has to offer, please note our outstanding family of Medical organizations. In addition, we have included a variety of helpful articles, tips for a healthy lifestyle and stories of survival. So whether you are a resident of Wellington or here as a seasonal resident, visiting families or even looking for a new place to call home, we at the Chamber offer our sincerest welcome. We hope you enjoy this informative guide to the finest Medical and Wellness information Wellington has to offer and we encourage you to patronize our Chamber Medical professionals. Please stop by or give us a call for additional information, or you can visit us on the Web at www.wellingtonchamber.com.
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welcome from the Wellington Chamber Medical and Wellness Committee!
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are comprised of a diverse group of dynamic individuals who share the common goal of informing and educating the community while promoting the health and wellness professionals of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. This committee is a resource for Chamber members regarding health, wellness, spiritual, pet wellness and safety issues as it pertains to quality of life matters in Wellington. This committee is chaired by Dr. Randy Laurich and Judy Gelpey.
Health Care Members Paul Cholak Diabetic Life Insurance/FLA Health Insurance Professionals
Dr. Christine A. Klepp, M.D. Lake Worth Pain Center, P.A.
Judy Gelpey MorseLife
Dr. Randall Laurich DC The Wellness Experience Of Wellington, Inc
Laura Hanson Merill Lynch
Johnny Meier My Community Pharmacy
Dr. Blake Kendall Wellington Regional Medical Center
Karen Moronese Hospice By The Sea
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Mission Statement The Health & Wellness Committee strives to develop programs to encourage health and wellness awareness in the community of Wellington. Our Health and Wellness committee members plan, execute and host the Chamber’s Bi- annual Health and Wellness festivals; mentor students entering health related educational programs in Wellington and work on numerous heath care projects and special events. We support and strive to enhance the Medical Arts District.
A component to each monthly meeting is a “Meet Your Professional” where local physicians and healthcare related companies visit and allow members to meet them, ask questions, and learn about their practice(s). The committee also works to increase membership in the Chamber through interaction with medical and health care community. We hope you enjoy our “Get Well” publication and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you.
Bill Nemser Village of Wellington
Ken Sehres Dr. G’s Weightloss and Nutrition
Sean Oatney AdvoCare, Independent Distributor
Marge Sullivan The Palm Healthcare Foundation
Connie Rieser Diet By Design
Amanda Weiss, OD Seaview Eyecare LLC
Tiffany Rodriguez Prescriptions Plus, Inc.
Woody White, CPA, MHA Pin Point Strategic Solutions, LLC
Dayana Rooks Hospice of Palm Beach County
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Providing health services in Palm Beach County since 1998. To enroll call Medicaid Options at 888-367-6554. For more information on services provided to our members call us at 866-930-0035 or visit our website at www.mypersonalhealthplan.org
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medical healthcare and services constitute one of the most important economic clusters in Palm Beach County’s western communities, providing thousands of jobs for the region. By serving patients and clients from all walks of life, from birth to advanced age, the region’s medical and healthcare organizations also contribute to the western communities high quality of life.
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Located at the heart of the region is Wellington, whose dynamic health and medical sector encompasses: Primary and specialized medical care physicians Major hospitals Skilled nursing and independent living facilities Physical, occupational and speech therapists Wellness programs Nutrition and weight loss services Laboratory services Health insurance providers Hospice programs
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a dynamic health and medical cluster Medical support organizations Now, this robust industry cluster will be entering a new stage with the planned development of the Wellington Medical Arts District. Located at Forest Hill Boulevard and State Road 7, the district will be an integrated 210-acre campus with more than 2 million square feet for hospital, education, office, medical-related, and support retail activities. The district will draw up the economic engine of the Wellington Medical Regional Medical Center – the region’s largest employer – as well as nearby Palms West Hospital, to attract new medically related companies and
providers, potentially creating 5,000 to 6,000 jobs new jobs in the western communities. Wellington Regional Medical Center is already investing in the future of the region with the recent opening of the Alan B. Miller Pavilion, a 103,000-square-foot three-story addition to that expands the hospital into a 233-bed medical complex. For current healthcare and medical service providers – as well as prospective newcomers – the Wellington Medical Arts District will provide a solid foundation for longterm, sustainable economic development throughout the western communities.
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how to choose a doctor choosing
a new physician can be a difficult task, especially if you have moved and are living in a new community. Your insurance plan may restrict your choices to a group of plan-approved physicians. Most practicing physicians in the U.S. both primary care physicians (a doctor you would see for routine ailments such as a cold, the flu, and regular checkups) and specialists (doctors who focus on one area whom you would see) are board certified. Primary care providers may be board certified in different areas such as, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
The following questions can help you to define further what is most important for you: 1. Where is the practice located? Will it be easy for you to get there? Is it accessible by public transportation? 2. Which hospital(s) does the doctor use? Are you comfortable with the possibility of being treated at one of these institutions should the need arise? 3. Where are routine x-rays and laboratory studies performed? Can these be done inoffice, or will you have to go to an outside laboratory? 4. How long must you wait for an appointment after you call? Can you be seen on the same day if you have an urgent need?
5. Is the office staff friendly and courteous? 6. If you call with a question about your care, does a doctor or nurse return your call promptly? 7. Who covers for the physician when he/she is away? If the doctor works in a group, are you comfortable with being seen by one of the practice partners? 8. Does the physician frequently refer patients to specialists or does he/she prefer to manage the majority of your care themselves? 9. Does the office process insurance claims, or must you pay up-front for services and file the claims yourself?
Source: How to Choose a Doctor, by Melissa Stoppler, M.D. and Barbara K. Hecht, Ph.D. Medicine.net, retrieved June 20, 2012 from http://www.medicinenet.com/ script/main/art.asp?articlekey=47649
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Nurses Providing the Finest Quality Nursing Care in Palm Beach and Martin Counties for over 20 Years
Superior Quality Caregivers Private Duty Nursing Care 24/7
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RN • LPN • CNA • HHA Hospital • Residential • Facility • Travel Superior Quality Caregivers are Referred To Us Based On Their Exceptional Skills And Experience Caregivers Must Meet Our Highest Standards Exceeding State Requirements, Including: Level I and Level II Background Screening (with Fingerprints to the FBI)
HOSPITALS Palms West Hospital 798-3300 St. Mary’s Medical Center 844-6300 Wellington Regional Medical Center 798-8500
Kathy Richards RN Director of Nursing
Nancy Roe Administrator
Terry Johnson RN Supervisor
Call The Nurses Who Physicians Call For Their Own Families
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES All Emergencies 911 211 Helpline 211 Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse 265-3797 Hotline (800) 355-8547 Alcoholics Anonymous 655-5700 Alzheimer’s Community Care Association West Palm Beach 800-861-7826 x 204 American Cancer Society 366-0013 American Heart Association 615-3888 American Red Cross 833-7711 Breast Cancer Foundation (Susan G. Komen) 514-3020 Blind Services 681-2548 Deaf Services Center (Voice/TDD) 802-3353 Epilepsy Foundation (305) 670-4949 Health Care District of Palm Beach County 659-1270 Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies 732-2110 Hospice of Palm Beach County (888) 848-5200 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 775-9954 Lupus Foundation (561) 279-8606 Mental Health Association 832-3755 Multiple Sclerosis (800) 441-7055 National Drug Abuse Hotline (800) 662-HELP PBC Division of Emergency Management 712-6400 Planned Parenthood 848-6402 Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222 Wellington Chamber of Commerce 792-6525
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Experience Wellness Chiropractic Care • Massage Acupuncture • Physical Therapy Auto Accidents • Sports Injuries Slip & Fall • Horse Related Injuries The DRX9000TM for the treatment of back pain WITHOUT surgery! Non-Invasive, Non-Surgical, Back Pain Relief. Making life better one treatment at a time.
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We are proud to welcome to our staff Steve Lomax-Physical Therapist Meredith Vorrath-Acupuncturist
Randall Laurich, D.C. (Chiropractor)
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Any person responsible for payment has a right to refuse to pay, or be reimbursed for a payment or any service, examination or treatment performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to an advertisement for free, a discounted fee, or reduced fee service, examination or treatment. Does not pertain to Medicare/Medicaid or Federal insurance.
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take control of your medical records your
medical records are yours, and you have the right to see them. If you are ready to take control of your medical records, here are some tips that can help you: Keep your own records: Make notes of your health care visits, and what was said. You can also make notes of your prescriptions. Keep your own records, and you will know what is happening. Get a full copy: Before you leave any appointment, ask for a copy. From blood tests to dental records, there is no reason why you cannot have a copy of your records. Be organized: Organize your records so that you know where they are. Have a system in place that allows you to find them quickly. Keep your records safe: Make sure your records are in a safe place. You want essential records safe from damage and from theft. Know your rights: You own the infor-
mation in the medical records — even though the health care professional owns the actual document. Realize that you have control over the information. Have mistakes corrected: By law, you can have misleading or incorrect information corrected. If there is a mistake in your medical records, you need to have it fixed. Be on the alert for identity fraud: If you discover that your identity has been stolen, make sure you check for unauthorized medical procedures in your name. Make sure records are updated: Try to make sure that copies of your records are updated with new information. Consider records for legibility: Charts can often be illegible. If something in your medical records appears sloppy or difficult to read, ask to have it clarified. Consider setting up an online profile: There are services like Google Health that can provide you with a way to manage your health records electronically.
Source: 33 Essential Tips to Take Control of Your Medical Records, by Anna Fernando. Masters in Health Informatics, retrieved June 20, 2012 from http://mastersinhealthinformatics.com/2010/33-essential-tips-to-take-control-of-yourmedical-records/
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school immunizations requirements Palm Beach County Childhood Immunizations Requirements School Year 2012-2013 Florida Certificate of Immunization, Form DH 680, is the only document that the schools are permitted to accept as proof of immunization. Shots may be obtained through your local physician or Palm Beach County Health Department Health Centers or Palm Beach Health Department Immunization Van located throughout the county. REQUIRED Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP) Polio Series Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) Hepatitis B Series (Hep B) Varicella Pneumococcal –children 2-24 months entering childcare Tetanus/Pertussis Booster (Tdap) 7th grade Haemophilus influenzae type B (age appropriate) By the time a child starts school he/she should have already had a number of required immunizations. However, proof of updates, boosters, and series completion is required to enter Palm Beach County Schools for the first time and to advance to some grade levels. A physical is required for entrance to Prekindergarten, kindergarten and those entering 7th grade. Proof of the following are Required for New Students, Transfer Students And Entry To Some Grade Levels. Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP) • 5 doses (4 if last dose given after 4th Birthday) (REQUIRED GRADES PRE- K -12) Polio Series • 4 or 5 doses (last dose must be given after age 4th birthday and before kindergarten)
(REQUIRED GRADES PRE- K -12) Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) • 2 doses MMR, (Mumps, Measles, Rubella) (on or after 1st birthday) May also be given as 2 doses of MMRV (Varicella) (REQUIRED GRADES PRE-K -12) Hepatitis B (Hep B) • 3 doses (REQUIRED FOR GRADES PRE-K-12) Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis Booster (Tdap) • 1 dose Tdap REQUIRED GRADE 7,8,9 1 dose Tdap or Td GRADE 10-12 proof of temporary medical exemption if Tetanus booster Td given in last 2-5 years Varicella (Chicken Pox) • 1 dose (or provider documentation of chickenpox) (REQUIRED GRADES 4-10) • 2 dose (or provider documentation of chickenpox) (REQUIRED FOR KINDERGARTEN - THIRD GRADE) Immunization appointments can be made at Palm Beach County health centers For immunization information and van locations Call (561) 840-4568 or (toll free) 1-800-8101225.
Source: Palm Beach County Health Department School Immunizations Requirements. Palm Beach County Health Department, retrieved June 20, 2012 from http://www.pbchd.com/imunz/immunization.html#sir
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5 goals to losing weight to
lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you eat. Wise food choices can help you eat fewer calories and daily physical activity helps you burn off some of the calories you consume. You lose weight more easily and you’re more likely to keep it off, too.
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Source: American Heart Association 5 Goals to Losing Weight. American Heart Association, retrieved June 20, 2012 from http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/WeightManagement/LosingWeight/5-Goals-toLosing-Weight_UCM_307260_Article.jsp
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has been said about the relationships between nail technicians and their clients. Like hairstylists, manicurists hear secrets, gossip, and confessions – and in this case, life-saving advice. Marion Pollock, a nail technician at The Spa at Hunter’s Run in Boynton Beach, knows how valuable these relationships can be. Through her friendship with Hunter’s Run resident Bonnie Howard, Marion received an important referral to the South Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® that connected her with the cancer treatment she needed. Pollock’s stage 1 cancer diagnosis in 2010 was a shock. Marion, a single mother of two, was only 32 years old and wasn’t insured. She needed medical treatment – fast. That’s where Bonnie Howard came in. A longtime volunteer with the Komen South Florida Affiliate, Bonnie was familiar with the options open to uninsured individuals. She had also lost friends to cancer and didn’t want to see it happen again. “Marion is a wonderful woman,” Bonnie said. “I heard from her as soon as she received her diagnosis. As a Hunter’s Run Race Team Captain and a former team liaison in Boynton Beach, I knew that Komen [South Florida Affiliate] could help Marion find the treatment she needed.” It was through the Affiliate that Marion received a grant for her lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation at the Bethesda Memorial Hospital Women’s Center. Two years
later, Marion has a clean bill of health. Marion says that now her motto is Don’t give up. Komen South Florida Affiliate volunteers like Bonnie can relate. They’ve worked tirelessly towards annual Race goals, year after year. Their core goal is to raise money to award local organizations grants that serve women and men who would otherwise have few options for breast health education, screening, and treatment – individuals just like Marion. “A lot of uninsured people with cancer don’t know that Komen can help them,” Marion reflected. “I try to spread the word as much as I can. I recently spoke at my church, St. Paul AME in Boynton Beach, and I referred one recently diagnosed woman to Komen.” If you know anyone who needs education or screening services in Palm Beach, Martin, or St. Lucie county, have them call the Komen South Florida Affiliate’s hotline at (561) 514-3020 today. To find out how to volunteer or donate, call the Affiliate or visit www.komensouthflorida.org.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5 million skin cancers in over two million people are diagnosed annually. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime.
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what is skin cancer? Over the past 31 years, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers combined. 13 million white non-Hispanics living in the US at the beginning of 2007 had at least one nonmelanoma skin cancer, typically diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Nearly 800,000 Americans are living with a history of melanoma and 13 million are living with a history of nonmelanoma skin cancer, typically diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer. An estimated 700,000 cases are diagnosed each year in the US, resulting in approximately 2,500 deaths. Between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have either skin cancer at least once. About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
Treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancers increased by nearly 77 percent between 1992 and 2006. Treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancers increased by nearly 77 percent between 1992 and 2006. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer; an estimated 2.8 million are diagnosed annually in the US. BCCs are rarely fatal, but can be highly disfiguring if allowed to grow.6 An estimated 3,010 deaths from nonmelanoma skin cancers will occur in the US in 2012. Actinic keratosis is the most common precancer; it affects more than 58 million Americans. Approximately 65 percent of all squamous cell carcinomas and 36 percent of all basal cell carcinomas arise in lesions that previously were diagnosed as actinic keratoses.
Source: Skin Cancer Facts. Skin Cancer Foundation, retrieved June 20, 2012 from http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information
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Nerve Impingement Syndrome nerve
Impingement Syndrome (NIS), or a Subluxation, occurs when a misalignment of one or more of the joints in the spine places pressure on a nerve. Nerves communicate from the brain through the spinal cord and nervous system. Pressure on the nerves can cause interference with the transmitted signal. This can cause pain and/or discomfort, as well as other symptoms. In addition to pain, other symptoms of Nerve Impingement Syndrome Include: Headaches, Fatigue, Sleep Disturbances, Sinus and Allergy Issues, Mood Swings, Digestive Problems Are you among the thousands that are suffering needlessly because of a lack of understanding of your symptoms? If so, wouldn’t you like to relieve these symptoms and return to a happier, healthier lifestyle?
CAUSE… The misalignment of a joint is called Nerve Impingement Syndrome or a Subluxation. This can develop for a variety of reasons, including an accident trauma, poor posture or diet, lack of or incorrect exercise, a sports or repetitive motion injury, relationship or financial stress. It is the Subluxation that creates the Nerve Impingement Syndrome that prevents you from enjoying all of life’s pleasures. “Subluxations caused by Nerve Impinge32 | GETWELL
ment Syndromes can reduce nerve impulses by 60%.” Dr. Chung Ha Suh, University of Colorado.
NERVE IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME FACTS: 80% of all childbirths result in Nerve Impingement Syndrome. 40% of all children fall on their heads by age 1, according to OSHA; this can result in Nerve Impingement Syndrome. Between ages of 2 and 5 years old, children fall over 200 times; this can be a major cause of Nerve Impingement Syndrome. Within 2 years of receiving a drivers license, 70% of all teens are involved in an auto accident. Car accidents often result in Nerve Impingement Syndrome. Because there are so many causes of Nerve Impingement Syndrome, everyone at some time or another will suffer from NIS. In many cases, the symptoms do not appear for months or even years. When the body detects a problem, over time it compensates for it. This compensation causes PAIN. If left untreated, this condition could lead to the destruction of the joint and irreversible damage to the nerve, causing chronic pain or worse.
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health care resource ANIMAL SANCTUARY PANTHER RIDGE CONSERVATION ENTER INC. Judy Berens 561-795-8914 14755 Palm Beach Point Blvd. Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-333-8245 www.PantherRidgecc.org
ASSISTED LIVING NUVISTA LIVING AT WELLINGTON GREEN Robert Campion 561-795-3360 10334 NuVista Avenue Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-333-4492 www.nuvistaliving.com
ASSOCIATION HOSPICE BY THE SEA Beth Harple Betty Pepper 561-416-5011 1531 W. Palmetto Park Road Boca Raton, FL 33486 Fax: 561-862-5513 www.hbts.org
ASSOCIATION/NON-PROFIT ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CHAPTER Dottie Carson Amy Gyau-Moyer 800-861-7826 x 204 3333 Forest Hill Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Fax: 561-967-0947
GULFSTREAM GOODWILL INDUSTRIES Brian Edwards Iva Grady 561-848-7200 1710 Tiffany Drive East West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Fax: 561-214-8720 www.gulfstreamgoodwill.org
HOSPICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Dayana Rooks Sue Deakin 561-227-5176 5300 East Ave West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Fax: 561-273-2198 www.hpbc.com
PAWS 4 LIBERTY, INC. Heidi Spirazza Jennifer Bielen 561-644-6292 8939 Palomino Drive Lake Worth, FL 33467 Fax: 561-868-0891 www.paws4liberty.org
GOOD EARTH FARM (HOME OF THE CHOCOLATE CHIP ANIMAL RESCUE INC. & MAGICAL PONIES) Nancy Fried Tobin 561-792-2666 2141 B Road Loxahatchee, FL 33470 CHIROPRACTIC
www.komensouthflorida.org
www.wellness-experience.com
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Martha Gilmartin 561-650-0134 621 Clearwater Park Rd. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Fax: 561-659-2316 www.cancer.org
CHILDREN, HOPE & HORSES Laura Newbery Tom Newbery 561-997-6693 4255 NW 25th Way Boca Raton, FL 33434 Fax: 561-994-5594
THE PALM HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION Marge Sullivan Melanie Otero 561-833-6333 1016 North Dixie Hwy. West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Fax: 561-833-0070
www.ChildrenHopeandHorses.org
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SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE SOUTH FLORIDA Carrie Kufta 561-514-3020 X 13 14538 100th Lane West Palm Beach, FL 33412 Fax: 561-514-3531
www.bloomingwithautism.com
BLOOMING WITH AUTISM Jodi Goldberg 561-251-3964 9805 Scribner Lane Wellington, FL 33414
www.wellingtonchamber.com
THE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE OF WELLINGTON, INC Dr. Randall Laurich DC Brande Gonzalez 561-333-5351 9180 Forest Hill Blvd . Wellington, FL 33411 Fax: 561-333-5374
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE GREATER PALM BEACHES Craig Frustaci 561-253-6030 13889 Wellington Trace Ste. A-15 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-253-6035
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CHAMBER WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Michela Perillo-Green Executive Dir. Alec Domb, Esq. President 561-792-6525 12230 Forest Hill Blvd., Ste. 183 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-792-6200
www.jcconline.com
DENTIST A WINNING SMILE DENTAL EXCELLENCE Carolyn Hinson Sabrina Schwartz 561-965-7000 4623 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 114 West Palm Beach, FL 33415 Fax: 561-965-8117 www.flsmiles.com
AESTHETIC & FAMILY DENTISTRY Steven Miller, DDS Kena 561-798-8023 12788 W. Forest Hill Blvd, ste 2001 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-791-8802 www.wellingtonsmiles.com
DR. VINCENT DOLCE Dr. Vincent Dolce 561-966-2000 9897 Lake Worth Rd, Ste 108 Lake Worth, FL 33467 www.DrVincentDolce.com
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membership directory GRAYHILLS & MOHIP DENTAL OF WELLINGTON Laurence Grayhills DMD, MS, MAGD Vikram Mohip DMD 561-798-1600 250 Professional Way Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-798-1269 www.grayhillsmohipdental.com
PERFECT SMILE DENTISTRY, LLC Barbara Bates, D.M.D. Rasmi Akel D.M.D. 561-204-4494 12300 South Shore Blvd. Ste. 208 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-204-2840 www.perfectsmiledentistry.com
WELLINGTON FAMILY AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY Noah Crane Dr. Steven Crane 561-798-0825 10111 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 331 Wellington, FL 33414 GROCERY-SPECIALTY THE FRESH MARKET Scott Nicholson 561-753-9861 10640 Forest Hill Blvd . Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-798-8267 www.thefreshmarket.net
WHOLE FOODS MARKET Lauren Belinsky 561-904-4000 2635 State Rd. 7 Wellington, FL 33414 www.wholefoodsmarket.com
HEALTH & FITNESS LA FITNESS Todd Boren Jason Hollenberg 561-333-3358 10180 Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-333-3956 www.lafitness.com
PALM BEACH KANGOO CLUB BY CHEEKY FITNESS Michelle Marton 561-215-9125 370 Business Parkway # 113 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Fax: 954-206-5930 www.palmbeachkanggoclub.com
SHAKLEE BY ODELL Susan S. Odell 561-795-1718 10794 Pelican Dr. Wellington, FL 33414 www.shaklee.net/susanodell
SUPERFIT GYM Yvonne Gibson-Serrette Julian Gibson-Serrette 954-258-6840 8233 Gator Lane # 28 West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Fax: 561-753-0209 www.superfitvegan.com
ULTIMA FITNESS-XTREME TAE KWON DO Jill Merrell 561-795-2823 12799 West Forest Hill Blvd Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-795-8807 www.ultimafitness.com
YOUFIT HEALTH CLUBS Monti McGill Omari Coley 561-839-1925 13865 Wellington Trace Wellington, FL 33414 www.youfithealthclubs.com
HEALTH & WELLNESS ADVOCARE, INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR John Carroll Betsy Carroll 561-373-1900 15240 Meadow Wood Drive Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-333-6835 www.Advocare.com/9802354
ADVOCARE, INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR Tammie Oatney Sean Oatney 561-459-7404 2386 Sunderland Ave Wellington, FL 33414 www.buildingsuccesstoday.com
ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL Ana Melo 561-251-0500 20354 Monteverdi Circle Boca Raton, FL 33498
HEALTHCARE MORSELIFE Judy Gelpey 561-687-5743 4847 Fred Gladstone Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33417 Fax: 561-209-6168 www.morselife.org
HEALTHCARE CONSULTING PIN POINT STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC Woody White, CPA, MHA 561-214-6167 12230 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 181 Wellington, FL 33414 www.pinpointstrategicsolutions.com
HOME HEALTH CARE/ PRIVATE COMPLETE COMFORT PRIVATE DUTY HOME CARE Sarah Hansen 561-433-8999 2326 S. Congress Ave 2 C West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Fax: 561-214-4022 www.completecomforthomecare.com
HOSPITAL PALMS WEST HOSPITAL Eric Goldman Laura Hilbert 561-753-4247 13001 Southern Blvd. Loxahatchee, FL 33470 Fax: 561-791-8108 www.palmswesthospital.com
ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER AND THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT ST. MARY’S Julie Timm 561-840-6131 901 45th Street West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Fax: 561-882-4730 www.stmarysmc.com
DIET BY DESIGN Connie Rieser 561-752-0055 8024 Emerald Winds Circle Boynton Beach, FL 33473
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Jerel Humphrey, C.E.O. 561-798-8500 10101 Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-472-2506
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SOUTH FLORIDA SKIN AND LASER CENTERS Brad Glick Judy Wilt 1447 Medical Wellignton, FL 33414
AFFORDABLE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS OF FLORIDA, LLC Harold John McCarthy 561-543-5695 3626 Old Lighthouse Circle Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-333-0526
COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL TRIALS, LLC Linda Wyatt Dr. Ronald Ackerman 561-478-3177 603 Village Blvd, Ste 201-B West Palm Beach, FL 33409 Fax: 561-682-1242
ALLSTATE INSURANCE Julie Kime 561-798-0230 12788 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Ste 1004 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-798-0265
LAKE WORTH PAIN CENTER, P.A. Dr. Christine A. Klepp, M.D. 561-333-8460 10115 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 102 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-333-2899
DIABETIC LIFE INSURANCE/FLA HEALTH INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Paul Cholak 561-734-3884 11698 Briarwood Circle, Ste 4 Boynton Beach, FL 33437 Fax: 561-734-3886
MEDEXPRESS URGENT CARE Dana Tiger 561-891-8757 1021 N. State Road 7 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Fax: 561-314-4655
DIAGNOSTIC CENTERS OF AMERICA Alan Shullman Holly Gordon 561-727-2300 2565 South State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-727-2333
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MEDICAL SPECIALISTS OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. Dr. Benjamin Hoffman Marlene Kole 561-964-3700 3918 Via Poinciana Lake Worth, FL 33467 Fax: 561-641-2484
INDEPENDENT IMAGING Staci Martin 561-795-5558 3347 State Rd. 7, Ste. 100 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-792-7300
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EVERGREEN INSURANCE AGENCY Jennifer McDeavitt Abel Oria 561-966-8883 583 105th Ave Suite 2 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Fax: 561-964-8885 www.evergreenins.net
RH CASHIN CONSULTING Russell Cashin 561-336-0303 1810 Edgewater Drive Boynton Beach, FL 33436 RISK INSURANCE GROUP & US EQUESTRIAN INSURANCE Kevin Swerdlin 786-355-9231 13125 Southfields Rd Wellington, FL 33414 www.equestrianinsurance.com
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PALM BEACH SURGICAL ASSOCIATES Jack Seltzer, MD Vanessa Moore 561-798-1515 1397 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 100 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-798-9282 www.palmbeachsurgical.com
PREMIER FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS Elizabeth Prol Cheryl Anders 561-839-1877 1037 State Road 7, Ste 211 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-839-1878 www.premierfamilyhealth.com
PRIMARY AND URGENT CARE CENTER Dr. Mohammad Javed Shahid Chaudry 561-433-1700 6447 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, FL 33463 Fax: 561-642-7587 www.healthcenters.ed
WELLINGTON IMAGING ASSOCIATES Dr. Scott Ruehrmund Jackie Johnson 561-358-1074 PO Box 211179 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421 Fax: 561-333-1817 MEDICAL IMAGING
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MEDICAL SUPPLY COMPANY PRESCRIPTIONS PLUS, INC. Tiffany Rodriguez 561-795-1636 3361 Fairlane Farms Rd. Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-472-7957 www.diabeticsupport.com
MEDICAL- COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGEON JEFFREY WISNICKI, MD Jeffrey Wisnicki, MD Nicole Arnette 561-798-1400 13005 Southern Blvd, Ste 133 Wellington, FL 33470 Fax: 561-798-0255 www.drwisnicki.com
PLASTIC SURGERY OF PALM BEACH Ashley Calazzo 561-935-4761 10115 Forest Hill Blvd, Ste 400 Wellington, FL 33414 mds@plasticsurgerypb.com
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membership directory RSJ PLASTIC SURGERY Ravinder Jarial, DO 561-249-0390 13005 Southern Blvd, Medical Mall 2, Suite 212 Loxahatchee, FL 33470 Fax: 561-249-0421 www.drjarial.com
MEDICAL-DERMATOLOGY RODAN & FIELDS DERMATOLOGY Kirsten Braden 404-713-4011 4820 Polo Club Road Lake Worth, FL 33467 www.kirstenbraden.myrandf.com
MEDICAL-MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING TREATMENTS SOLUTIONS Maritsa Yzaguirre Brendan Bickley 561-729-6092 222 Professional Way Wellington, FL 33414
MEDICAL-NUTRITION DR. G’S WEIGHTLOSS AND NUTRITION Ken Sehres Vicky Sehres 561-370-6484 2615 State Road 7, B540 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-370-6483 www.drgswellington.com
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MEDICAL/GENERAL AND VASCULAR SURGICAL PALM BEACH SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC Michele Legue 561-798-1515 1397 Medical Park Blvd. Ste 100 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-798-9249 MEDICAL/TATTOO AND HAIR REMOVAL
WELLINGTON ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE Dr. Michael R. Mikolajczak, D.O. Leah Saporito 561-670-2010 1397 Medical Park Blvd. Ste 260 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-670-2319
TROPICALASER OF PALM BEACH Rick Sabates Claudia Sabay 561-753-3336 2515 South State Rd 7 Wellington, FL 33414
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EYESITE OPTICAL Dave Thomas 561-738-0112 2244 Congress Ave N Boynton Beach, FL 33426 Fax: 561-735-9359 www.eyesiteoptical.com
SEAVIEW EYECARE LLC Amanda Weiss, OD 2545 State Road 7, Ste 10 Wellington, FL 33414 ORTHODONTIST SHULLMAN ORTHODONTICS Dr. Howard B. Shullman Cherie Kennen 561-868-5050 9859 Lake Worth Rd., Ste. 21 Wellington, FL 33467 Fax: 561-868-5097 www.shullmanortho.com
PET SUPPLIES PETS SUPPLIES PLUS Monte DuBois 561-333-8669 13889 Wellington Trace Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-333-0143 PET SUPPLIES/HOSPITAL/ GROOMING MY WHOLE PET MARKET/ANIMAL HOSPITAL AT THE MARKET Jill A. Scott Barbara Franciosi 561-790-6612 10323 Southern Blvd Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Fax: 561-790-4833
MY COMMUNITY PHARMACY Johnny Meier Norma Harris 561-753-6768 2615 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33411 Fax: 561-753-6763 www.freedeliverpharmacy.com
WELLS PHARMACY NETWORK, LLC Douglas Garvey Ross O’Brien 561-793-1568 11120 S. Corwn Way, Ste 11 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-793-1570 www.wellsrx.com
POST ACUTE REHABILITATION AND PHYSICAL THERAPY NUVISTA LIVING AT WELLINGTON GREEN Robert Campion 561-795-3360 10330 NuVista Avenue Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-333-4492 www.nuvistaliving.com
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SPECTRUM SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES Alison Evans, M.S., CCC-SLP John C. Dymowski 561-753-4998 12794 Forest Hill Blvd., Ste. 30 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-753-4911 www.spectrumspeech andlanguage.com
SUBSTANCE ABUSE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF THE PALM BEACHES Alan Stevens Lucy Peccerillo 561-615-6664 631 US Hwy One North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Fax: 561-615-4042 www.bhopb.com
VETERINARIAN PALM BEACH ANIMAL HOSPITAL Thomas Griffith, D.V.M. 561-249-1071 9184 Forest Hill Blvd Ste 202 Wellington, FL 33411 Fax: 561-355-0779 www.pbanimalhospital.com
PUPPY BOUTIQUE LUV MY PUPPIES, INC. Joan Slack Ron Slack 561-422-2220 10240 Forest Hill Blvd., Ste 120 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-422-9039
SOUTH SHORE ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dr. Karen Forbes, DVM 561-296-7724 12160 South Shore Blvd. Ste 101 Wellington, FL 33414 Fax: 561-491-5141
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a A Winning Smile Dental Excellence Carolyn Hinson 쎰 561-965-7000 DENTIST AdvoCare, Independent Distributor Tammie Oatney 쎰 561-459-7404 HEALTH & WELLNESS AdvoCare, Independent Distributor John Carroll 쎰 561-373-1900 HEALTH & WELLNESS Aesthetic & Family Dentistry Steven Miller, DDS 쎰 561-798-8023 DENTIST Affordable Insurance Solutions of Florida, LLC Harold John McCarthy 쎰 561-543-5695 INSURANCE AllState Insurance Julie Kime 쎰 561-798-0230 INSURANCE Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter Dottie Carson 쎰 800-861-7826 x 204 ASSOCIATION/NON-PROFIT American Cancer Society Martha Gilmartin 쎰 561-650-0134 ASSOCIATION/NON-PROFIT Arbonne International Ana Melo 쎰 561-251-0500 HEALTH & WELLNESS
b Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches Alan Stevens 쎰 561-615-6664 SUBSTANCE ABUSE 42 | GETWELL
Blooming with Autism Jodi Goldberg 쎰 561-251-3964 ASSOCIATION/NON-PROFIT
Eyesite Optical Dave Thomas 쎰 561-738-0112 OPTICAL
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Children, Hope & Horses Laura Newbery 쎰 561-997-6693 ASSOCIATION/NON-PROFIT
The Fresh Market Scott Nicholson 쎰 561-753-9861 GROCERY-SPECIALTY
Complete Comfort Private Duty Home Care Sarah Hansen 쎰 561-433-8999 HOME HEALTH CARE/PRIVATE
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Comprehensive Clinical Trials, LLC Linda Wyatt 쎰 561-478-3177 MEDICAL
d Diabetic Life Insurance/FLA Health Insurance Professionals Paul Cholak 쎰 561-734-3884 INSURANCE Diagnostic Centers of America Alan Shullman 쎰 561-727-2300 MEDICAL IMAGING Diet By Design Connie Rieser 쎰 561-752-0055 HEALTH & WELLNESS Dr. G’s Weightloss and Nutrition Ken Sehres 쎰 561-370-6484 MEDICAL-NUTRITION
Good Earth Farm 쎰Home of the Chocolate Chip Animal Rescue Inc. & Magical Ponies) Nancy Fried Tobin 쎰 561-792-2666 CHILDRENS ZOO AND ANIMAL SANCTUARY Grayhills & Mohip Dental of Wellington Laurence Grayhills DMD, MS, MAGD 쎰 561-798-1600 DENTIST Gulfstream Goodwill Industries Brian Edwards 쎰 561-848-7200 ASSOCIATION/NON-PROFIT
h Hospice By The Sea Beth Harple 쎰 561-416-5011 ASSOCIATION
Dr. Vincent Dolce Dr. Vincent Dolce 쎰 561-966-2000 DENTIST
Hospice of Palm Beach County Dayana Rooks 쎰 561-227-5176 ASSOCIATION/NON-PROFIT
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Evergreen Insurance Agency Jennifer McDeavitt 쎰 561-966-8883 INSURANCE
Independent Imaging Staci Martin 쎰 561-795-5558 MEDICAL IMAGING
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j Jeffrey Wisnicki, MD Jeffrey Wisnicki, MD 쎰 561-798-1400 MEDICAL- COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGEON Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches Craig Frustaci 쎰 561-253-6030 ASSOCIATION/NON-PROFIT
l LA Fitness Todd Boren 쎰 561-333-3358 HEALTH & FITNESS Lake Worth Pain Center, P.A. Dr. Christine A. Klepp, M.D. 쎰 561-333-8460 MEDICAL
My Whole Pet Market/Animal Hospital at the Market Jill A. Scott 쎰 561-790-6612 PET SUPPLIES/HOSPITAL/ GROOMING
n NuVista Living at Wellington Green Robert Campion 쎰 561-795-3360 ASSISTED LIVING NuVista Living at Wellington Green Robert Campion 쎰 561-795-3360 POST ACUTE REHABILITATION AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
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Luv My Puppies, Inc. Joan Slack 쎰 561-422-2220 PUPPY BOUTIQUE
Palm Beach Animal Hospital Thomas Griffith, D.V.M. 쎰 561-249-1071 VETERINARIAN
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Palm Beach Kangoo Club by Cheeky Fitness Michelle Marton 쎰 561-215-9125 HEALTH & FITNESS
Massage Influence Scott Green 쎰 561-601-9550 MASSAGE THERAPIST MedExpress Urgent Care Dana Tiger 쎰 561-891-8757 MEDICAL Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches, Inc. Dr. Benjamin Hoffman 쎰 561-964-3700 MEDICAL
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The Palm Healthcare Foundation Marge Sullivan 쎰 561-833-6333 ASSOCIATION/NON-PROFIT Palm Beach Surgical Associates Jack Seltzer, MD 쎰 561-798-1515 MEDICAL
MorseLife Judy Gelpey 쎰 561-687-5743 HEALTHCARE
Palm Beach Surgical Associates, LLC Michele Legue 쎰 561-798-1515 MEDICAL/GENERAL AND VASCULAR SURGICAL
My Community Pharmacy Johnny Meier 쎰 561-753-6768 PHARMACY
Palms West Hospital Eric Goldman 쎰 561-753-4247 HOSPITAL
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Panther Ridge Conservation Center Inc. Judy Berens 쎰 561-795-8914 ANIMAL SANCTUARY Paws 4 Liberty, Inc. Heidi Spirazza 쎰 561-644-6292 ASSOCIATION/NON-PROFIT Perfect Smile Dentistry, LLC Barbara Bates, D.M.D. 쎰 561-204-4494 DENTIST Pets Supplies Plus Monte DuBois 쎰 561-333-8669 PET SUPPLIES Pin Point Strategic Solutions, LLC Woody White, CPA, MHA 쎰 561-214-6167 HEALTHCARE CONSULTING Plastic Surgery of Palm Beach Ashley Calazzo 쎰 561-935-4761 MEDICAL- COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGEON Premier Family Health and Wellness Elizabeth Prol 쎰 561-839-1877 MEDICAL Prescriptions Plus, Inc. Tiffany Rodriguez 쎰 561-795-1636 MEDICAL SUPPLY COMPANY Primary and Urgent Care Center Dr. Mohammad Javed 쎰 561-433-1700 MEDICAL
r RH Cashin Consulting Russell Cashin 쎰 561-336-0303 INSURANCE Risk Insurance Group & US Equestrian Insurance Kevin Swerdlin 쎰 786-355-9231 INSURANCE Rodan & Fields Dermatology Kirsten Braden 쎰 404-713-4011 MEDICAL-DERMATOLOGY GETWELL | 43
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membership directory RSJ Plastic Surgery Ravinder Jarial, DO 쎰 561-249-0390 MEDICAL-COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGEON
s Seaview Eyecare LLC Amanda Weiss, OD OPTICAL
SuperFit Gym Yvonne Gibson-Serrette 쎰 954-258-6840 HEALTH & FITNESS Susan G. Komen for the Cure South Florida Carrie Kufta 쎰 561-514-3020 X 13 ASSOCIATION/NON-PROFIT
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Shaklee By Odell Susan S. Odell 쎰 561-795-1718 HEALTH & FITNESS
Treatments Solutions Maritsa Yzaguirre 쎰 561-729-6092 MEDICAL-MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Shullman Orthodontics Dr. Howard B. Shullman 쎰 561-868-5050 ORTHODONTIST
Tropicalaser of Palm Beach Rick Sabates 쎰 561-753-3336 MEDICAL/TATTOO AND HAIR REMOVAL
South Florida Skin and Laser Centers Brad Glick MEDICAL
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South Shore Animal Hospital Dr. Karen Forbes, DVM 쎰 561-296-7724 VETERINARIAN Spectrum Speech and Language Services Alison Evans, M.S., CCC-SLP 쎰 561-753-4998 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE St. Mary’s Medical Center and The Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Julie Timm 쎰 561-840-6131 HOSPITAL
Ultima Fitness-Xtreme Tae Kwon Do Jill Merrell 쎰 561-795-2823 HEALTH & FITNESS
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Wellington Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Noah Crane 쎰 561-798-0825 DENTIST Wellington Imaging Associates Dr. Scott Ruehrmund 쎰 561-358-1074 MEDICAL Wellington Orthopedic Institute Dr. Michael R. Mikolajczak, D.O. 쎰 561-670-2010 MEDICAL-ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON Wellington Regional Medical Center Jerel Humphrey, C.E.O. 쎰 561-798-8500 HOSPITAL The Wellness Experience Of Wellington, Inc Dr. Randall Laurich DC 쎰 561-333-5351 CHIROPRACTIC Wells Pharmacy Network, LLC Douglas Garvey 쎰 561-793-1568 PHARMACY Whole Foods Market Lauren Belinsky 쎰 561-904-4000 GROCERY-SPECIALTY
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Wellington Chamber of Commerce Michela Perillo-Green Executive Dir. 쎰 561-792-6525 CHAMBER
YouFit Health Clubs Monti McGill 쎰 561-839-1925 HEALTH & FITNESS
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Med Express Urgent Care NuVista Living at Wellington Green Palm Beach Pediatrics Palms West Hospital South Florida Radiation Oncology, LLC St. Mary’s Medical Center Summit Dynamics, LLC The Wellness Experience Weiss Chiropractic Wellington Day Spa Wellington Regional Medical Center Whole Foods Market
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