The Lakes News

Nemours recently selected several key individuals to guide its mission to improve the health of children as well as develop an integrated system of pediatric care in Florida.

Nemours appointed new members to its Florida Board of Managers (FLBOM) that serves as the governing body for Nemours health care facilities in Florida and in the future, Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando. This leadership group provides guidance to ensure that the organization has a strong strategic focus in delivering the programs and services needed in the communities Nemours serves throughout the state. New members include former Florida Lieutenant Governor Toni Jennings, David Dizney, president and chief executive officer of United Medical Corporation, Craig M. McAllaster, EdD, dean and professor of management at the Roy E. Crummer Graduate School of Business, and Robert K. Wilson, Jr., MD, clerkship co-director in pediatrics, clinical professor at the Florida State University College of Medicine Pensacola Regional Campus.

Nemours also announced the appointment of Bill Winder to a newly created position of senior administrator, Nemours Florida. In his new role, Winder will collaborate with a team of professionals in leading the development and integration of the Nemours Florida system of care. In addition, he will have a role in the development of affiliations, partnerships with community organizations, strategic and business planning, including health care system integration and retail business strategy. Winder's appointment will allow him to focus on and drive the development of Nemours Children's Hospital.

In Jacksonville, Nemours designated Michael Erhard, MD, as medical director for Nemours Children's Clinic, Jacksonville and Paul Pitel, MD, as associate chief executive of the practice for Nemours Florida. These critical positions will help Nemours in achieving its strategic destination of being ranked in the top five percent of child health institutions in the nation by 2015, defined by patient satisfaction and targeted health and quality outcomes.

"We have chosen a strong group of leaders that will create the future of pediatric health care in Florida," said Jeffrey E. Green, Nemours vice president and chief administrative officer – Florida. "It is an exciting time as we begin construction on Nemours Children's Hospital that will be the center piece of our integrated system of care."

For a complete list of the Nemours FLBOM and more information about the recent appointments, visit orlandokids.org.

On Saturday, May 2, several Nemours Associates joined hundreds of central Florida community members for the American Lung Association's 2009 Asthma Walk. The event took place at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando and had a carnival-style set up, with food and games for families in attendance.

The "Nemours Fantastic Flows" team was made up of Nemours Associates from Nemours Children's Clinic, Orlando, and two Nemours Associates who traveled from Nemours Children's Clinic, Jacksonville to participate. The team raised more than $500 for the American Lung Association cause.

The ALA raises funds to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. For more information on the ALA, visit www.lungusa.org.

Mike Campbell, PhD, of the Nemours Healthy Choices Clinic was recently appointed to the board of trustees for the east central Florida division of the March of Dimes Foundation (covering 8 Florida counties including Flagler, Volusia, Brevard, Seminole, Orange, Osceola, Lake and Sumter). As a board member, Dr. Campbell will be responsible for building and leveraging community resources to help improve the health of babies. Members of the voluntary board represent the public in governing the organization and advancing its mission. Dr. Campbell will serve a three-year term.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and children's health. For more information about the March of Dimes, visit www.marchofdimes.com.

The Florida Society for Respiratory Care recently presented Bruce Brown, MS, RRT, AE-C, of the Pulmonary Function Lab at Nemours Children's Clinic, Orlando with a Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition. Brown received the recognition for over ten years of exemplary service and commitment to the Space Coast Cardiopulmonary Conference. The 14th annual Space Coast Cardiopulmonary Conference took place on April 23 and 24 and offered medical professionals up to 12 continuing medical education units.

For more information about The Florida Society for Respiratory Care, visit www.fsrc.org.