Page 12 - Martin Downs Bulletin - January '24

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Treasure Coast Hospice Susan, a true advocate for the organization, is a
Foundation Recognizes 2023 lifetime member of the Founding Friends of Treasure
Coast Hospice, a member of the Treasure Coast Hospice
Thanks For Giving Honorees Individual and Business Giving Committee, and serves
on several event committees.
Longtime Supporters Richard And Denise While she supports every program at Treasure Coast
Hospice, Susan has a special place in her heart for
Boyle And Philanthropist Susan King veterans and children. She and her team have played
Honored For Their Distinguished Service Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves at the annual children’s
holiday party for several years, enthusiastically stepping
The Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation presented into “character” to deliver smiles and holiday magic for
its 2023 Thanks for Giving Awards to two honorees the children and their families. Susan has also filled many
during this year’s Jingle and Mingle reception. Longtime of the needs of Camp Good Grief. Whenever she is asked
supporters Richard and Denise Boyle and philanthropist to help, Susan’s response is, “As long as it’s helping the
Susan King were honored for their commitment to the kiddos, I’m good with it.”
Treasure Coast Hospice mission and distinguished service To learn how to support the Treasure Coast Hospice
to philanthropy through time, talent and treasure. Foundation, visit www.TreasureHealth.org/Foundation.
“Thanks for Giving celebrates the incredible Thanks for Giving honorees Denise Boyle and Susan King
contributions that our honorees have made and how
their generosity supports quality end-of-life care for
our community,” said Treasure Coast Hospice CEO
Jackie Kendrick, CHPCA. “Our honorees exemplify
selfless service because they care deeply about providing
compassionate care to the individuals and families we
serve.”
A special Thanks for Giving honor, the Joan Hay-
Madeira Award, was presented to Denise Boyle for the
incredible support that she and her late husband Richard
provided to the organization since 2004. The Boyles’ ORTHOPAEDICS
volunteerism and financial support have made a lasting
impact on the patients and families served by Treasure
Coast Hospice.
Richard Boyle served concurrently as the treasurer
on the Treasure Coast Hospice Board of Directors and
as the secretary/treasurer on the foundation Board of
Trustees for eight years. During that time, he also chaired
the finance and the investment committees, served as
a member on the compensation committee and both
executive committees, providing the organization with
immeasurable hours and business expertise.
Denise Boyle has served as a volunteer with the
Founding Friends of Treasure Coast Hospice for 24
years, helping to raise funds for Treasure Coast Hospice’s
Youth and Family Grief Support Programs. For 20 of
those years, Denise served as the publicity chair and
also chaired the golf event held at Harbour Ridge for
two years. Today, she remains actively involved with the
founding friends, recently earning the position of Member
Emeritus.
Thanks for Giving honoree Susan King, owner of The Patricia Lichtenberger Medical Plaza is located at 2150 SE Salerno Road in Stuart.
Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, has supported
Treasure Coast Hospice through her volunteer efforts Robotic technology helps fine tune
and financial contributions since 2009. In 2019, Martin
Funeral and Crematory became a member of the Treasure joint replacement surgery
Coast Hospice President’s Circle, a group of business
leaders who have made a substantial investment in the
Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation. Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, plan if needed during surgery, and better execute
is the most common cause of walking-related the removal of bone during the surgery.
disability in people age 65 and older.
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Answer for to assist surgeons. an orthopaedic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic

Crossword Puzzle Orthopaedic surgeons at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health who sees patients at the Patricia
Lichtenberger Medical Plaza located at 2150
Martin Health have access to robotic-assisted
technology, which can add accuracy and SE Salerno Road in Stuart next to Cleveland
Clinic Martin South Hospital.
precision to total knee replacement surgery.
“Ultimately, we want to provide the best possible
The robot helps surgeons create a 3-D model of outcomes for our patients, and this technology
a patient’s bone, choose the correct implant size has the potential to do that.”
and placement, and create a custom surgical
plan. Surgeons use the robot to conduct a virtual If you need joint replacement, ask your doctor if
run-through prior to surgery, adjust the surgical you are a candidate for robotic-assisted surgery.

TALK WITH AN EXPERT.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Weisstein or another Cleveland
Clinic Martin Health orthopaedic surgeon, call 877.463 2010 or visit
ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/OrthoDoctors.
Jason Weisstein, MD