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Independent Physicians of the Carolinas
to enter a foursome, donate, sponsor, or gather more information,
should inquire at forethecurecharlotte@gmail.com
Independent Physicians of the Carolinas is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) Jason A. Wilson, MD, of Charlotte Gastroenterology &
membership organization whose mission is to create public awareness Hepatology’s Randolph Road office has been named Fellow of
of medical doctors not employed by a network or hospital system and the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the nation’s
to provide educational programs and resources to physician members
and their administration. Visit us at IndependentPhysicians.org. oldest medical society dedicated to disorders of the
gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The mission of theAGA is to
Carolina Family Healthcare is now offering travel health promote the science and practice of gastroenterology
consultations for persons traveling overseas and is a yellow through the support of research, education, advocacy
fever certified travel health clinic. Carolina Family Healthcare and practice. Through the fellowship program, the
Travel Clinic is located in the Ballantyne area. The Travel Health AGA honors superior professional achievement in
Pharmacist provides a comprehensive travel assessment of health JasonA.Wilson,MD clinical private or academic practice and in basic
needs based on the traveler’s specific destination, activities, or clinical research. Fellowships are awarded to AGA members
purpose for travel and medical history. The 30- to 45-minute whose accomplishments and contributions demonstrate personal
consultation includes a travel report document regarding the commitment to the field of gastroenterology.
destination, one-on-one travel health advice and counseling about “AGA acknowledges our members with superior professional
medications and immunizations. During this visit, immunizations achievement in the field of gastroenterology with fellowship within
may be administered if recommended and our organization,” says
prophylactic medications may be Michael Camilleri,
prescribed. For some diseases, MD, AGAF, AGA
there are no treatments Institute president. “We
or medications available, are proud to announce the 2016 inductees for the AGA Fellowship
however there are tips and program who have been recognized by their peers and community
advice on avoiding communicable diseases. For more information, as being at the forefront of our field.”
contact Carolina Family Healthcare at 704-847-4000 or email
info@carolinafamilyhealthcare.com. Advertising Acknowledgements
The healthcare professionals at Oncology Specialists of Charlotte The following patrons made Mecklenburg Medicine possible.
will be at the 2017 Inaugural Patient Advocacy Hill Day on April
Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center......................................4
26. This event takes place in conjunction with
the annual Community Oncology Conference Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates......................17
at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention
Center in National Harbor, MD, outside Carolinas HealthCare System.............................................19
the Washington, D.C., area. At the conference, oncologists Justin
Favaro, MD, PhD, and Catherine Moore, MD, along with physician Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates...................18
liaison, Sherie Bradshaw, will be advocating for cancer patients and
learning the latest in clinical cancer care. Charlotte Radiology...................................................... 12, 18
The fourth annual “Fore The Cure” golf tournament fundraiser Flagship Healthcare Properties.............................................6
for Susan G. Komen Charlotte will be Monday, May 22, at Raintree
Country Club. Joanne Monaco, a chemo nurse at Oncology Foundry Commercial...........................................................17
Specialists of Charlotte and advocate and top fundraiser for Komen
LabCorp................................................................ Back Cover
Charlotte
breast cancer Memory Center Charlotte....................................................12
programs, is
spearheading Novant Health.........................................................................2
the event with
help from Parsec Financial......................................................................4
volunteers.
Those wishing Randolph Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic......................18
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