The City of Tampa and Hillsborough County will host the 2008
Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Tampa’s Museum of
Science & Industry (MOSI). Admission to the Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo is FREE. In addition,
Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo guests can enjoy MOSI exhibit galleries and one standard IMAX® Dome
Theatre* film for only $8 per person (children under 2 admitted FREE)! *Special engagement films
not included.
New this year, the Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo will educate residents on the importance of
knowing their evacuation zone and making an effective plan in the event of an emergency. Held
inside MOSI, the expo will feature over 50 vendors, educational seminars in both English and Spanish,
live entertainment, emergency vehicles, giveaways (while supplies last) and much more! Tampa Bay
Hurricane Expo attendees will enjoy a multi-cultural family-fun event complete with music,
presentations by city departments and community partners, a special appearance by Dan Noah of the
National Weather Service and over 450 hands-on science exhibits inside MOSI! The Tampa Bay
Hurricane Expo is presented by the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County in partnership with
MOSI.
Text in your zone! Text ZONE to 81024 along with your zip code and Hillsborough County
evacuation zone for a chance to win a cool prize during the 2008 Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo—
participants must be present to win.
Breeze By The Bay Health and Art Event on Saturday, May 17
April 30, 2008 - Join the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department on Tampa’s Beautiful Bay for the Second Annual “Breeze By The Bay” Health and Art Event on Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. 2 p.m. There is no better time than now to start living a healthy lifestyle, so bring the family and learn great ways to be active, be informed and be healthy. Enjoy free health screenings, fitness assessments and a sidewalk art show featuring local artists. The event will take place at the Joe Abrahams Fitness and Wellness Center, located at 5212 Interbay Boulevard next to Ballast Point Park.
For more information and activities available through the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, please visit our web site at www.tampagov.net/parksandrec or call (813) 274-8615.
Moffitt Cancer Center Presents The L.A.T.T.E. Forum
April 25, 2008 - Moffitt Cancer Center’s thoracic oncology program invites patients, family and friends to attend the Lung and Thoracic Tumor Education (LATTE) forum.
The LATTE forum will be held from 12 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, in the Parkview Room at the Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive in Largo.
This is a semi-annual event that provides community education about lung cancer research, treatment, prevention and screening.
The event will feature patient testimonials, a presentation by Moffitt’s Dr. Eric Haura on cutting edge lung cancer treatments and a multidisciplinary “Ask the Experts” panel presentation.
The forum will also include “Faces of Lung Cancer,” a collection of photographs and personal stories of lung cancer patients, their caregivers and health care professionals.
A complimentary lunch will be served.
For more information, call 1-888-MOFFITT. Space is limited and reservations are required for the event. Please RSVP by Thursday, May 16.
About H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
Located in Tampa, Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center (www.moffitt.org) is the only Florida-based cancer center with the NCI designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center for its excellence in research and contributions to clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. Moffitt currently has 15 affiliates in Florida, one in Georgia and two in Puerto Rico. Additionally, Moffitt is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a prestigious alliance of the country’s leading cancer centers, and is listed in U.S. News & World Report as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” for cancer, as well as for ear, nose and throat. Moffitt’s sole mission is to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Rallying Cyclists for Cancer Research at Moffitt Cancer Center
April 1, 2008 - Cycling events to raise money for charity have become very popular in recent years, and now Cure on Wheels is taking the idea for a spin. The first annual Cure on Wheels, a ride of 165 miles along the scenic roadways of Pasco and Hernando counties, will take place rain or shine on the weekend of May 30 to June 1, starting in St. Leo.
Cure on Wheels, Inc., a nonprofit 501c3 corporation, organized the event with proceeds going to research at Moffitt Cancer Center. “More has been done in the last 20 years to overcome cancer than in the last 20 centuries,” said Bill Riddle, Cure on Wheels president and executive director. “More and more patients are being saved. But only research can speed up the process and find the final answers,” he said.
The event takes off May 30 with check-in at St. Leo University, which is providing accommodations for riders on its campus. On Saturday, one-day riders cycle either a 65- or 105-mile course. Two-day riders spend an additional night on campus and cycle a 60-mile loop on Sunday. The ride features water stops every 20 miles, a lunch stop, sag wagons, and mechanical and medical help. Portions of the ride include the Withlacoochee and Suncoast trails, along with some of the most scenic roadways in the Tampa Bay area.
Registration is $150, and the deadline is May 30. Fees include up to two nights at St. Leo University, food, entertainment and a bike shirt. Riders must commit to raise $500 to participate in the event. Registration information is available on the Cure on Wheels Web site at www.cureonwheels.org. You also may e-mail info@cureonwheels.org, or call Bill Riddle at (813) 350-7900.
Located in Tampa, Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center (www.moffitt.org ) is the only Florida-based cancer center with the NCI designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center for its excellence in research and contributions to clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. Moffitt currently has 15 affiliates in Florida, one in Georgia and two in Puerto Rico. Additionally, Moffitt is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a prestigious alliance of the country’s leading cancer centers, and is listed in U.S. News & World Report as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” for cancer, as well as for ear, nose and throat. Moffitt’s sole mission is to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Luncheon to Honor Cancer Survivors; Focus on Health Disparities Research at Moffitt Cancer
April 1, 2008 – Joyce Austin, a breast cancer survivor who says she receives exceptional care at Moffitt Cancer Center, has made it her mission to encourage others to join her in the fight against cancer. She is hosting A Sparkling Pink Cancer Awareness Luncheon fundraiser to celebrate men and women who have survived breast cancer. The inaugural event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 19 at Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club. Tickets are $50 per person and sponsorships are available. Proceeds will benefit health disparities research at Moffitt.
“My joy comes from sharing my experiences about Moffitt. My faith and Moffitt saved my life and I have to tell others,” Austin said. “Moffitt is the lifeline of the Tampa Bay community, so I encourage everyone to join me and support Moffitt’s mission to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.”
The luncheon comes only a day before National Minority Cancer Awareness Week (NMCAW) begins. NMCAW is recognized to foster collaboration with local agencies and organizations to develop programs that reach ethnic minority groups with cancer prevention, early detection and screening information. The luncheon will feature two experts who will discuss the importance of minorities, and the whole community, knowing about cancer risks.
“Health disparities impact all of us,” said B. Lee Green, Ph.D., the vice president of the Office of Institutional Diversity at Moffitt, who will be on the panel. “We should be striving for the best health for all communities regardless or race, ethnicity, income, or geographical location.” Green will be joined by Dr. Mokenge Malafa, the division chief of the gastrointestinal oncology program at Moffitt.
A Sparkling Pink Awareness Luncheon also will include a candlelight memorial to honor those who have died from cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, more than a half a million Americans will die from a cancer-related illness this year.
“We cannot do all of this without you. We need your help. Be a part of this landmark luncheon today and watch how your involvement transforms lives,” Austin said.
The following sponsorship levels are available:
Sparkling Pink Level - $2,000.00
TWO tables of TEN with premier seating
Announcement of your participation in Media
Table signage
Verbal recognition from the podium during the luncheon
Full-page ad in Luncheon Program
Fuchsia Level - $1,500.00
TWO tables of EIGHT with premier seating
Announcement of your participation in Media
Table signage
Verbal recognition from the podium during the Luncheon
Full-page ad in Luncheon program
Magenta Level - $1,000.00
ONE table of TEN with premier seating
Announcement of your participation in Media
Table signage
Verbal recognition from the podium during the Luncheon
Full-page ad in Luncheon program
Rose Pink Level - $500.00
ONE table of TEN with preferred seating
Table signage
Verbal recognition from the podium during the Luncheon
To purchase sponsorships and tickets, please call Joyce Austin at (813) 929-4323.
Located in Tampa, Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center (www.moffitt.org ) is the only Florida-based cancer center with the NCI designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center for its excellence in research and contributions to clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. Moffitt currently has 15 affiliates in Florida, one in Georgia and two in Puerto Rico. Additionally, Moffitt is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a prestigious alliance of the country’s leading cancer centers, and is listed in U.S. News & World Report as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” for cancer, as well as for ear, nose and throat. Moffitt’s sole mission is to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
New Breast Surgeons Join Moffitt Cancer Center
April 2, 2008 - Moffitt Cancer Center welcomes Drs. Catherine Lee and Nazanin Khakpour to the Don and Erika Wallace Comprehensive Breast Program.
Lee joins Moffitt as a breast surgeon in the comprehensive breast program. She comes to us from the University of Michigan Medical Center where she completed her research and clinical surgical breast oncology fellowship.
Lee received her medical degree from the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. Her research interests include breast cancer in pregnancy, fertility and breast cancer treatment, and racial disparities in breast cancer care.
“Moffitt has an outstanding multidisciplinary center. The opportunity to collaborate with the specialists at Moffitt on a daily basis is a privilege,” Lee said.
Khakpour comes to Moffitt from the Marlene & Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center where she was the director of breast surgery and the breast-multidisciplinary cancer program and assistant professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. She finished her general surgery training at the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and completed her breast surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
She has been extensively involved in breast cancer clinical and basic science research to provide patients with cutting-edge cancer therapies and efforts to improve the understanding of breast cancer treatments.
“I hope to expand my research efforts at Moffitt. I am very excited about practicing at an institution with state-of-the-art facilities where care is provided by dedicated breast cancer specialists and experts,” Khakpour said.
Nursing Group Names Moffitt Cancer Center Employer of the Year
The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation has honored Moffitt Cancer Center as one of the best places to work for oncology nurses.
The ONCC employer recognition award is presented annually to an organization that has provided support and recognition of oncology nursing certification to its nursing staff.
ONCC has named Moffitt Cancer Center 2008 Employer of the Year. This is Moffitt's first time receiving the award, winning among 14 nominations nationally.
"The dedication and professionalism of our nurses has made this an easy award for us to attain," said Theresa Papa-Rodriguez, patient care manager and chair of Moffitt's nursing recruitment and retention committee.
The qualifications for the ONCC employer recognition award include the
following: certification credentials mentioned in job descriptions, financial support provided for examinations, organization-wide acknowledgment of achievements, salary recognition and paid time off for ONCC Board participation and committee work.
Moffitt offers financial support to nurses who choose to pursue certification. After completion, Moffitt recognizes its nurses through a nurses' week reception and credentials inscribed on name badges and business cards.
"I personally believe that Moffitt has always been an employer of choice. I am thrilled that we have finally received this recognition," said Sheila Ferrall, an oncology clinical specialist at Moffitt.
Moffitt nurses will receive an award plaque at the ONCC Recognition Breakfast at the Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress in Philadelphia in May.
About H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Located in Tampa, Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center (www.moffitt.org) is the only Florida-based cancer center with the NCI designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center for its excellence in research and contributions to clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. Moffitt currently has 15 affiliates in Florida, one in Georgia and two in Puerto Rico. Additionally, Moffitt is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a prestigious alliance of the country's leading cancer centers, and is listed in U.S. News & World Report as one of "America's Best Hospitals" for cancer, as well as for ear, nose and throat. Moffitt's sole mission is to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Ladies Life Solutions Expo/Focus on Whole Life Wellness
Date: March 1, 2008
Lady BodFit
23600 State Road 54
Lutz, FL 33559
813-230-5200
www.LadyBodFit.com
Lutz, FL - A variety of health and safety information for women will be available at the Ladies Life Solutions Expo/Focus on Whole Life Wellness sponsored by Lady BodFit. The health expo will be held March 1st,
2008 from 10am to 2pm at Lady BodFit located at 23600 State Road 54, Lutz, Florida 33559, which is centrally located six (6) minutes from the corner of I-75 and State Road 56 and four
(4) minutes from County Road 41 and
State Road 54.
Local doctors, health and fitness professionals, weight loss experts and related vendors will be available to answer questions and distribute information about many women's health and safety topics, including healthy eating, injury prevention, fitness and much more. Keynote Presenters are: Dr. Pete Szakacs from Quantum Vitality Centres, Dr.
Jorge T Cisneros from Paradise Holistic Center and Ty Pena from Club BodFit.
Lady BodFit is dedicated to supporting a lifestyle change approach to fitness. This means that good health and fitness isn't just about what you see on the outside. Our approach includes nutritional improvements and training specific to your needs, while keeping it motivating and fun. The professionals that will be at the Expo are all related to life solutions for ladies.
The health expo is open to the public and it is FREE admission. For more information about the Ladies Life Solutions Expo/Focus on Whole Life Wellness, contact Alberta Party Bland at 813-230-5200).
For the last seven years the parent company of Lady BodFit, Club BodFit located on Dale Mabry in Tampa has had a mission to bring people together with similar fitness goals in a group setting and educate them on nutrition and training. We found that many of our clientele were women and Lady BodFit was born.
Lady BodFit is a unique facility that offers a creative and challenging alternative to traditional fitness centers. Oneon- one training with certified instructors who care will motivate and inspire you to achieve that higher level of fitness that you have been striving for, but not attaining in traditional facilities. Lady BodFit also offers a unique blend of weight and cardiovascular equipment to help you reach your ultimate goals. This personal studio atmosphere has everything a traditional fitness center has plus so much more. And better yet, you are not just a number on a membership card!
Proper exercise combined with proper nutrition will result in the body you've always wanted, but it's up to you to take the first step. It is your body, the only one you have, and it is up to you to do everything possible to keep it healthy and looking good. Sound hard? BodFit makes it easy! BodFit instructors help by providing encouragement, advice, and a positive training environment. Stop by and see for yourself what makes BodFit truly unique - our clients are the best advertisement we could have. "Addicting" is a word you'll hear frequently from dedicated BodFit clients. Addicting because it works- come see for yourself!
Moffitt Cancer Center Faculty To Present At 2008 BMT Tandem Meetings
Date: Feb. 13-17, 2008
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
12902 Magnolia Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
813-745-7858
www.moffitt.org
Tampa, FL (Feb. 7, 2008) - Several Moffitt Cancer Center physicians will present new research at the 2008 BMT Tandem Meetings, a joint effort between the Center for International Blood & Marrow Transplant Research and the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation.
This year's BMT Tandem Meetings will be Feb. 13 through 17 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego.
Among Moffitt's BMT faculty who will present are:
-Melissa Alsina on the use of Bortezomib plus high-dose Melphalan and autologous stem cell rescue as an effective treatment for patients with Primary Refractory Multiple Myeloma.
-Ernesto Ayala on a meta-analysis showing that high dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell rescue is better than standard dose therapy to control follicular lymphoma.
-Hugo Fernandez on the use of allogeneic stem cell transplants for patients older than 60 with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome.
Results have demonstrated median survival outcomes of more than one year, better than what has been reported previously in this age group with standard chemotherapy.
-William Janssen on intraprocedural sampling used to accurately determine final aphaeresis volume for hematopoietic progenitor cell collection.
-Mohamed Kharfan-Dabaja on the safety of Rituximab in patients with lymphoid malignancies undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation.
-Janelle Perkins on Voriconazole as an effective prophylaxis for Aspergillus invasive fungal infection in patients receiving glucocorticosteroid therapy for graft-versus-host disease after allogeneic transplantation.
-Xue-Zhong Yu on targeting b2 integrins to alleviate graft-versus-host disease and spare graft-versus-leukemia effect activity after allogeneic BMT in mice.
About H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Located in Tampa, Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center (www.moffitt.org) is the only Florida-based cancer center with the NCI designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center for its excellence in research and contributions to clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. Moffitt currently has 15 affiliates in Florida, one in Georgia and two in Puerto Rico. Additionally, Moffitt is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a prestigious alliance of the country's leading cancer centers, and is listed in U.S. News & World Report as one of "America's Best Hospitals" for cancer, as well as for ear, nose and throat. Moffitt's sole mission is to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
Spring Swing-Moffitt's Sun Safety Tour to Kickoff March 1
Date: 3/1-3/29
Tropicana Field
St. Peterburg, FL 33511
813-745-1505, 813-326-8275, 727-825-3242
www.moffitt.org
What: Spring Swing-Moffitt's Sun Safety Tour is a
partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center and the Tampa Bay Rays offering free skin cancer screenings at specified baseball Spring Training venues throughout the month of March 2008. The tour kicks off March 1 in search of the early signs of skin cancer while promoting sun safety and skin cancer
awareness and education.
When/Where: Screenings will begin approximately two hours before
game time
Saturday, March 1, St. Pete, Progress Energy Park
Blue Jays vs. Rays 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 8, Tampa, Legends Field
Rays vs. Yankees 1:15 p.m.
Thursday, March 13, Fort Myers, City of Palms Park
Rays vs. Red Sox 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 15, Port St. Lucie, Tradition Field
Cardinals vs. Mets 1 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18, Clearwater, Bright House Networks Field Rays vs.
Phillies 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 22, Jupiter, Roger Dean Stadium
Twins vs. Cardinals 1:05 p.m.
Tuesday, March 25, Dunedin, Knology Park
Rays vs. Blue Jays 1:05 p.m.
Friday, March 28, St. Pete, Progress Energy Park
Reds vs. Rays 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 29, Sarasota, Ed Smith Stadium
Rays vs. Reds 1:05 p.m
Moffitt, Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundations Team Up for Golf Tournament
Tampa, Jan. 17, 2008 - Moffitt Cancer Center joins forces with The Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Foundation for the 2008 Celebrity Pro-Am for MDS and cancer research on Feb. 18 at Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club, Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor. This is the second year the foundations have teamed up for the golf tournament to raise funds for MDS, a fatal cancer of the bone marrow.
The tournament, which is also open to non-golfers, will follow a VIP gala and pairings party on Feb. 17 at Innisbrook. The evening will include golf pros, celebrities, the Hall of Fame vocal group The Memories, dancing, auction items, and plenty of food and fun. Golf tournament competitors and sponsors will be invited to the VIP gala.
Golf pros and celebrities scheduled to appear are Bruce Fleisher, PGA Pro and US Senior Open champion; Bob Griese, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback and member of the Moffitt Cancer Center Board of Advisors; Bob Toski, World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame; Fred McGriff, five-time MLB All Star; Phil Esposito, NHL Hall of Fame; Tony Mayberry, Tampa Bay Buccaneers player and Pro Bowl player; and PT Willis, FSU Hall of Fame and former Chicago Bears quarterback.
The presenting sponsors for this event are Celgene, MGI Pharma, Novartis and Pharmion. Other sponsorship opportunities are still available. Sponsors will receive a welcome gift and souvenir photo; ticket to the VIP gala and pairings party; an opportunity to warm up with the pros before the tournament; an opportunity to play 18 holes with golf pros and celebrity guests; breakfast, a box lunch and an awards reception. To register for this tournament, go to www.mdsgolftournament.golfreg.com or call (609) 298-0342.
Moffitt Cancer Center is noted for its work to fight MDS. Alan List, M.D., Malignant Hematology Program leader, is the principal investigator on a study that shows important clinical results involving a drug called Revlimid, which has received fast-track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of MDS and multiple myeloma.
Located in Tampa, Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center (www.moffitt.org) is the only Florida-based cancer center with the NCI designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center for its excellence in research and contributions to clinical trials, prevention and cancer control. Moffitt currently has 15 affiliates in Florida, one in Georgia and two in Puerto Rico. Additionally, Moffitt is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a prestigious alliance of the country's leading cancer centers, and is listed in U.S. News & World Report as one of "America's Best Hospitals" for cancer, as well as for ear, nose and throat. Moffitt's sole mission is to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.
The MDS Foundation is a multi disciplinary, international organization devoted to the prevention, treatment and study of the myelodysplastic syndromes. The organization is based upon the premise that international cooperation will accelerate the process leading to the control and cure of these diseases.
Hall Named Marketing and Public Relations Director
Brandon, Florida - (January 2, 2008) - Melonie Hall joined Brandon Regional Hospital as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations, according to Mike Fencel, Chief Executive Officer of Brandon Regional Hospital.
Hall recently served as the Southeast Regional Advertising Sales Manager for the Tampa Tribune, where she had worked since 1996. Hall worked extensively in the Tampa and Orlando areas in various marketing, sales and training roles for Club Corporation of America and Walt Disney World. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Florida State University. As a 20 year resident of Valrico, she serves the greater Brandon community in several key leadership roles including: Founding Board Member of Brandon Young Life, Executive Board Representative to the Brandon Chamber, Board member of the Brandon Foundation, President of the Leadership Brandon Alumni Association, Co-Chairman of the Leadership Brandon Class of 2008, Brandon Chamber Health Task Force Committee Member, and a member of the Brandon '86 Rotary. Hall also serves her church in a leadership capacity as a ChristCare Equipper for small group leader training.
Hall's focus is to reconnect the hospital and the community. "I'm fortunate to be guided by our CEO, Mike Fencel, who is a strong community leader and current Chairman of the Brandon Foundation," said Hall. "Mike and the staff truly understand the importance of connecting the community. I spent my Christmas Eve escorting various groups throughout the hospital spreading holiday cheer to our patients and employees. It was a magical feeling to see the faces of children and adults light up as holiday greetings were exchanged. Brandon is the most giving community that I have ever been involved in and as Marketing and Public Relations Director for the hospital, I am able give something back every day."
Brandon Regional Hospital is a 367-bed acute care facility which has recently received Chest Pain Center with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) and JCAHO Primary Stroke Center certification. Major services include the Heart and Vascular Institute, Spine Center of West Florida, Baby Place with Level III Neonatal Intensive Care and Company Care.
