(Courtesy of Medical Center of Trinity)
Aspiring surgeons perform mock surgeries
The Medical Center of Trinity collaborated with the Perry Initiative, a national nonprofit working to recruit women to be orthopedic surgeons, and hosted the Perry Outreach Program to introduce students to women leaders in the field.
Students used oscillating saws and surgical nails to model femur bones, and performed mock surgeries to try their hands at the in-demand field of orthopedic surgery.
The Association of American Medical Colleges predicts a national shortfall of 46,100 surgeons/specialists by the year 2020.
CARES honors woman’s club
The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club was honored by CARES of Pasco County, a senior social agency, for its monetary donations and volunteer hours. Since 1987, the club members have volunteered at the call center and made weekly reassurance calls to area infirm and shut-ins.
CARES recognized the club as a “Bronze Sponsor” for its annual donations in excess of $500.
For information on the club, visit GFWCLutzLandoLakesWomansClub.org.
Hospitals earn A for patient safety
The Medical Center of Trinity, Oak Hill Hospital and Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point have been recognized with an “A” safety score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.
The score was awarded based on preventable medical errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
To see the hospitals’ scores compared nationally, visit HospitalSafetyScore.org.
Obstetrics & Gynecology of Trinity welcomes new doctor
Dr. Nay G. Hoche, obstetrician and gynecologist, has joined Obstetrics & Gynecology of Trinity and is located at her new practice at Medical Center of Trinity, 9332 State Road 54, Suite 406.
Hoche received her master’s degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, where she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology. She also holds a Master of Science degree in physiology and biophysics from Georgetown, and received her undergraduate degree in psychobiology and neuroscience with a minor in chemistry from the University of Miami.
For information, call (727) 376-3798.
