Hospice donation
The Bay Area Bassmasters made its annual donation to Gulfside Hospice from money raised through the Ina Mahoney Hospice Challenge, with a record-setting amount of $10,281.67.
The tradition began when Ina Mahoney passed away on Gulfside’s service in October 2009.
Shortly afterward, the fishing club members rallied around Tom, Ina’s husband and president of the Bay Area Bassmasters, to start the challenge as a way to say thank you for the care provided to Ina and her family.
The Bay Area Bassmasters is a B.A.S.S. Nation “Buddy” Team Tournament Trail Bass Fishing Club.
During the Bassmasters’ season, each angler donates $1 per pound for each fish that is caught.
The club also hosts an annual fundraiser at its meeting in November, raising additional funds through prize drawings. The money is then pooled together and donated to Gulfside after each fishing season.
New pediatric office
BayCare Medical Group has opened a pediatrics office in the New BayCare HealthHub (Land O’ Lakes) at the corner of State Road 54 and Sunlake Boulevard.
Dr. Nicole Conde and Dr. Mercedez Cruz, both affiliated with St. Joseph’s Hospital-North in Lutz, have joined the practice, and both are board certified in pediatrics.
The HealthHub opened to the community last December and integrates multiple health care services such as adult and pediatric primary care, urgent care, and imaging, at one convenient location.
The pediatrics office is at 18600 Fernview St., Suite 102, in Land O’ Lakes.
For information, call 813-692-8033.
New practice opens
Phoenix American Medical announced the opening of the practice of Dr. Christian Laman, primary care physician and anesthesiolgist, in Spring Hill and Port Richey.
Dr. Laman served as faculty medical director of anesthesia services at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point from 2017 to 2021.
He currently is board certified in anesthesiology through the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiologists.
Dr. Laman is a member of the Pasco County Medical Society, American Medical Association, Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, and the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology.
For more information, call 352-691-5050.
