Brewfest raises $7,500 for hospice
The inaugural Brewfest for Hospice raised $7,500 to benefit Gulfside Hospice patients and families. Guests had the opportunity to make a toast and raise a glass on stage in memory of a loved one, for a donation to Gulfside. There also was a silent auction, as well as a grand prize ticket drawing. The Jase Randall Band entertained, while the crowd sampled beer and wine.
Oak Hill welcomes Dr. Brian Hudson
Dr. Brian Hudson, osteopathic medicine and pharmacy, has joined the Oak Hill Hospital family.
Hudson’s experience includes a fellowship in neurosurgical oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center in 2015; an enfolded fellowship in neuro trauma at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, Advocate Christ Medical Center; and, an enfolded fellowship in trauma and neuro critical care at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
He completed his residency at A.T. Still University/Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Advocate Health Care in Illinois; a residency at Clinical Pharmacology Services in Tampa; and, received his Doctor of Osteopathic medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton and his Doctor of Pharmacy from Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy in Fort Lauderdale.
Hudson practices at two locations: one in Brooksville, and one at 16541 Pointe Village Drive, Suite 209, in Lutz.
For information, call (813) 336-4461.
New director of ER services
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has appointed Walter E. Weston as director of emergency services.
Weston comes to RMCBP from Tampa Community Hospital where he also served as director of emergency services and the intensive care unit since 2011.
He has more than 14 years of clinical nursing experience in emergency/trauma medicine.
Weston has a Bachelor of Science degree in health science from Saint Mary’s College of California; a national registered EMT-P certification from Western Medical Institute in San Jose, California; and, an Associate Degree of Nursing from Excelsior College in Albany, New York.
He also is certified in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, crisis prevention institute training, and disaster management.
Weston is a member of the Emergency Nurses Association.
Safety during the summer
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a leader in orthopedic conditions, spinal cord injuries, burns and other specialty care, and wants parents to remind kids of simple precautions for a summer of safety.
- At the playground, slide feet first, and swing sitting down.
- Keep children inside when lawn mowers are in use.
- Keep at least 3 feet away from fire pits, campfires or grills.
- Swim only when an adult is present, and wear lifejackets on open water.
- Protect yourself from the sun with hats and sunscreen.
For additional safety tips, flyers and activity pages for children, visit ShrinersHospitalsForChildren.org/safesummer.
Capital City Bank donates to Sertoma
Sam Shrieves, the market president of Capital City Bank, presented $250 to the Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation, to be used for program services.
The bank has supported Sertoma services in Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties for almost 20 years.
The mission of the Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation is to enhance individual potential and quality of life through better hearing.
For information, visit FamilyHearingHealth.org.
Bayfront receives accreditation
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Bayfront Health Dade City for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain.
Bayfront Health Dade City was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
Hospitals that have earned this accreditation are required to meet the criteria of the accreditation designation, complying with standard Chest Pain Center protocols and being equipped with a hypothermia program for post-cardiac arrest treatment.
