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Medical Matters Dancing With The Martin Stars from page 1
Coalition CEO Samantha Suffich said, “you know the
Education Foundation Projects funded by this grant include comprehensive courage and determination it takes. We’re so grateful that
our 2024 Martin Stars are willing to take the stage to help
curriculum materials, equipment and supplies aligned
Of Martin County Helps with healthcare industry certifications, vouchers to cover in our mission to ensure that every baby is born healthy,
Students Forge A Path In certification exam fees for students in need, and teacher every mother is supported, and every father is involved.”
This year’s Martin Stars lineup includes Christian
stipends for the coordination and implementation of
Healthcare student work-based learning experiences. Anderson, dancing with local professional Daisy
Krakowiak-Wiebe; Casey Caplan, with Brian Spector;
“As a healthcare provider deeply invested in the well-
being of our community, we are honored to support the Lorna Day, with Angel R. Tamayo III; Matthew Durban,
The HCA Healthcare Foundation has awarded a $60,000 Education Foundation of Martin County in their mission with Emily Matos; Jonathan Garich, with Tanya Chaves;
grant to the Education Foundation of Martin County, which to foster healthcare career opportunities for high school Stephanie Martinez, with Michael Chaves; April Milner,
will lead to more healthcare career opportunities for local students,” said Corey Lovelace, chief executive officer with Bob Murray; Matthew Right, with Marianella Tobar;
high school students. The grant is a $20,000 award per at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital. “This will not only and Sue Whittington, with Jang Don.
year for the next three years. pave the way for brighter futures but also contribute to Will it be a waltz, a cha-cha, a tango, or a foxtrot that
Part of a statewide initiative called “Career Pathways a stronger, more diverse healthcare workforce along the takes them to victory? The answers will be revealed on
to a Healthier Florida,” the program focuses on preparing Treasure Coast and across the state of Florida.” Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart.
students for in-demand healthcare roles through enhanced For more information about the Career Pathways Dancers will be judged on their performance and will
healthcare academy offerings. to a Healthier Florida program, visit www. also earn points for the funds they’ve raised in the quest to
“We are thrilled to receive this crucial support, which educationfoundationmc.org. become the 2024 Champion. Last year’s event raised more
enables us to address the growing need for skilled healthcare For more information about the Education Foundation of than $200,000 for the Martin County Healthy Start Coalition
professionals,” said Lisa Rhodes, the foundation’s executive Martin County, please visit www.educationfoundationmc.org. mission. This year’s contestants are determined to beat that
director. “This initiative will prepare students for successful Visit hcacaring.org to learn more about HCA Healthcare amount.
careers and inspire them to serve their communities.” Foundation. “If you have a favorite dancer, or just want to support
the work of the Martin County Healthy Start Coalition,”
Suffich says, “we encourage you to give them a vote of
confidence on our website and to join us at the event
in September. And just a word of warning, it always
sells out!”
Sponsorships ranging from $600 to $20,000 are still
available. For more information, visit https://www.
mchealthystart.org/dancing-with-the-martin-stars/2024-
stars-dancers/. Ticket sales begin in August.
Martin County Healthy Start is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to ensuring that every baby is born healthy.
It provides educational and health services to pregnant
women, new mothers and their families at no cost,
particularly expectant mothers who are at risk for late
or no prenatal care.
Part of a statewide coalition, Healthy Start connects
pregnant women and young mothers with essential
services including prenatal care, home visitations by a
nurse or social worker, breastfeeding support, parenting
education, car seat and sleeping safety, a free diaper
pantry, and access to other community partner agencies
through the Betty Moore Prenatal Outreach Center. The
David Cardno Fatherhood Initiative, also part of the
Martin County Healthy Start Coalition, helps fathers
to become more involved in parenting and offers legal
assistance to fathers who are separated from their children.
Tracee Hendershott, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, chief nursing officer; Lex Lalicon, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, The programs of Martin County Healthy Start
assistant chief nursing officer; Lana Barros, Martin County School District, director of Innovation and Choice; Dr. Jorge F. Coalition are voluntary and available to all Florida
Gonzalez Jirau, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital; Corey Lovelace, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, chief executive officer; residents at no cost.
Shaun Williams, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, board member; Lisa Rhodes, Education Foundation of Martin County, For more information about Martin County Healthy
executive director; Dr. Thomas Matese, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, board member; Rene Arteaga, HCA Florida St. Start Coalition and its ongoing programs, visit www.
Lucie Hospital, board member. Photo by Education Foundation of Martin County. mchealthystart.org, call (772) 463-2888 or follow the
organization on Facebook.
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