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Medical Matters

Education Foundation “As a healthcare provider
deeply invested in the well-
Of Martin County Helps being of our community, we
Students Forge A Path In are honored to support the
Education Foundation of Martin
Healthcare County in their mission to foster
healthcare career opportunities
for high school students,” said
The HCA Healthcare Foundation has awarded a $60,000 Corey Lovelace, chief executive
grant to the Education Foundation of Martin County, which officer at HCA Florida St.
will lead to more healthcare career opportunities for local Lucie Hospital. “This will not
high school students. The grant is a $20,000 award per year only pave the way for brighter
for the next three years. futures but also contribute to a
Part of a statewide initiative called “Career Pathways to a stronger, more diverse healthcare
Healthier Florida,” the program focuses on preparing students workforce along the Treasure
for in-demand healthcare roles through enhanced healthcare Coast and across the state of
academy offerings. Florida.”
“We are thrilled to receive this crucial support, which For more information about the
enables us to address the growing need for skilled healthcare Career Pathways to a Healthier
professionals,” said Lisa Rhodes, the foundation’s executive Florida program, visit www.
director. “This initiative will prepare students for successful educationfoundationmc.org. Tracee Hendershott, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, chief nursing officer; Lex Lalicon,
careers and inspire them to serve their communities.” For more information about HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, assistant chief nursing officer; Lana Barros, Martin
Projects funded by this grant include comprehensive the Education Foundation of County School District, director of Innovation and Choice; Dr. Jorge F. Gonzalez Jirau,
curriculum materials, equipment and supplies aligned Martin County, please visit www. HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital; Corey Lovelace, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, chief
with healthcare industry certifications, vouchers to cover educationfoundationmc.org. executive officer; Shaun Williams, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, board member; Lisa
certification exam fees for students in need, and teacher Visit hcacaring.org to learn more Rhodes, Education Foundation of Martin County, executive director; Dr. Thomas Matese,
stipends for the coordination and implementation of student about HCA Healthcare Foundation. HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, board member; Rene Arteaga, HCA Florida St. Lucie
work-based learning experiences. Hospital, board member. Photo by Education Foundation of Martin County.

Dancing With The Martin Stars from page 1 says, “we encourage you to give them a vote of confidence The programs of Martin County Healthy Start Coalition
on our website and to join us at the event in September. And are voluntary and available to all Florida residents at no cost.
courage and determination it takes. We’re so grateful that just a word of warning, it always sells out!” For more information about Martin County Healthy
our 2024 Martin Stars are willing to take the stage to help in Sponsorships ranging from $600 to $20,000 are still Start Coalition and its ongoing programs, visit www.
our mission to ensure that every baby is born healthy, every available. For more information, visit https://www. mchealthystart.org, call (772) 463-2888 or follow the
mother is supported, and every father is involved.” mchealthystart.org/dancing-with-the-martin-stars/2024-stars- organization on Facebook.
This year’s Martin Stars lineup includes Christian dancers/. Ticket sales begin in August.
Anderson, dancing with local professional Daisy Krakowiak- Martin County Healthy Start is a nonprofit organization
Wiebe; Casey Caplan, with Brian Spector; Lorna Day, with dedicated to ensuring that every baby is born healthy.
Angel R. Tamayo III; Matthew Durban, with Emily Matos; It provides educational and health services to pregnant
Jonathan Garich, with Tanya Chaves; Stephanie Martinez, women, new mothers and their families at no cost,
with Michael Chaves; April Milner, with Bob Murray; particularly expectant mothers who are at risk for late or
Matthew Right, with Marianella Tobar; and Sue Whittington, no prenatal care.
with Jang Don. Part of a statewide coalition, Healthy Start connects
Will it be a waltz, a cha-cha, a tango, or a foxtrot that takes pregnant women and young mothers with essential services Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing
them to victory? The answers will be revealed on Sept. 21 at including prenatal care, home visitations by a nurse or social Palm Beach County and is a privately
7 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart. worker, breastfeeding support, parenting education, car owned and managed company.
Dancers will be judged on their performance and will also seat and sleeping safety, a free diaper pantry, and access to Captain’s is committed to providing
earn points for the funds they’ve raised in the quest to become other community partner agencies through the Betty Moore dependable, reliable and professional
ground transportation to and from all
the 2024 Champion. Last year’s event raised more than $200,000 Prenatal Outreach Center. The David Cardno Fatherhood South Florida Airports and Seaports.
for the Martin County Healthy Start Coalition mission. This Initiative, also part of the Martin County Healthy Start To reserve your vehicle: PBCVH212
year’s contestants are determined to beat that amount. Coalition, helps fathers to become more involved in parenting 561-798-2180 or 800-634-7890 www.captainsairport.com
“If you have a favorite dancer, or just want to support the and offers legal assistance to fathers who are separated from
work of the Martin County Healthy Start Coalition,” Suffich their children.
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