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iN your CoMMuNity

MyClinic Hosts Milestone Celebration With Dimino Family

Center Dedication, Ceremonial ‘Burn The Mortgage’

Jupiter-based MyClinic, an independent nonprofit health
and wellness organization, welcomed longtime supporters
and community partners to its Feb. 8 milestone celebration.
The evening events included an update on the nonprofit’s
evolution; acceptance of a major donation and dedication of
the new DiMino Family Center; and a ceremonial burning
of its mortgage.
Thanks to generous support from individuals, foundations
and sponsors, within seven years, MyClinic has paid off its
mortgage which was held by Valley Bank enabling MyClinic
to operate debt-free. The campus has expanded to include the
newly dedicated DiMino Family Center which will be used
to accommodate informational group classes and resources,
focusing on the needs most often found in financially DiMino family representative Wendy Balch, MyClinic’s Jupiter Mayor Jim Kuretski with MyClinic’s Jeanne Rizzo
challenged families. Dr. Ron Surowitz and DiMino family representative Tressa and Dr. Ron Surowitz
“We are beyond grateful to the Frank DiMino Family Harris-Jones
Foundation for their major mortgage elimination gift,
community partners and individual volunteers and donors
for helping MyClinic achieve these milestones, enhancing
MyClinic’s long-term sustainability,” says MyClinic
Executive Director Amy Pepper. This gift was presented by
Wendy Balch, treasurer/secretary and Tressa Harris-Jones
on behalf of the DiMino Family Foundation including their
Executive Director Darren Bardell.
MyClinic Chairman Doug Brown said, “For our more
than 4,100 and growing registered clients, we remain
focused on providing information and linkage to empower
them to improve theirs and their family’s health and quality
of life. In addition, our evolution includes increased
support for Jupiter Medical Center’s newly discharged
patients who have limited resources so they may carry
out the hospital’s recommendations for a successful DiMino family representative at far right, Wendy Balch, MyClinic Vice Chairman Don Hearing
recovery. MyClinic’s building is also home to the CL presents the final check to Valley Bank representatives left to
Brumback Primary Care Clinic (Health Care District of right, Lester Wright, Felicia Slappy and Beth-Ann Morrison. In Your Community on page 17
PBC). This unique co-location provides opportunities
for collaboration, making the facility an inclusive and
welcoming comprehensive medical home.”

MyClinic staff at new DiMino Center

Valley Bank’s Felicia Slappy, Beth Ann Morrison and Lester
Wright

Don Hearing, Ilan Kaufer and Suzanne Hearing